September 25, 2018
‘Mystery buyer’ of Necco wafers and Sweethearts revealed
Spangler Candy Co. announced that it is the mystery buyer of the shuttered maker of Necco wafers and Sweethearts. The purchase gives the Ohio confectioner a third holiday to focus...
Tishman Speyer launching its own co-working brand
If you can’t lick ’em, join ’em. After leasing portions of its buildings to various co-working companies, Tishman Speyer is launching Studio, its own co-working brand, in Rockefeller Center —...
Marilyn Monroe's 1956 Ford Thunderbird set for auction
The only thing more cherry than Marilyn Monroe was her cars — and now you can own one. Up for auction in the coming months is a raven black 1956...
Spaces signs lease at former Jehovah's Witness complex
Spaces is bringing its own brand of co-working to Dumbo Heights. The company signed a lease for 61,539 square feet at 175 Pearl St., part of the former Jehovah’s Witness...
Mets bullpen implodes after Syndergaard exits with illness
That wasn’t “Drew” resonating from the stands at Citi Field on Tuesday. Drew Smith was a bright spot among the relievers to audition for the Mets this summer, but lately...
Richard Carranza visits high school in voter registration push
You’re never too young to think beyond class president. City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza and a handful of student activists visited a lower Manhattan high school Tuesday to promote voter...
Signature Bank takes chunk out of 1400 Broadway
Signature Bank is taking 91,180 square feet at 1400 Broadway. The lender signed a lease for the entire sixth, seventh and 27th floors, where it will move from both 29...
Court officers say shortages are leaving staffers in line of fire
Severe staffing shortages are leaving state court officers in the line of fire and struggling to keep up with a slew of weapons that people are attempting to smuggle in...
Residents hit hard by inhumane NYCHA conditions to speak out in court
Dozens of New Yorkers who have suffered horrendous living conditions in the city’s public-housing complexes — including exposure to toxic mold and lead paint — will crowd into a downtown...
NYC's older apartment buildings more likely to have water that tests positive for lead: report
New York has another lead contributor: old pipes. Smaller, older apartment buildings that dot the outer boroughs are more likely to have water that tests positive for lead than elsewhere...
'I have three jobs': Ron Darling doesn't want to be Mets' GM
It looks like Ron Darling really doesn’t want to be the next general manager of the Mets. Darling emphatically denied a report that said he would take a meeting if...
Lady Gaga gives Oscar-worthy performance in 'A Star is Born'
Lady Gaga has traveled by egg, donned skirt steak and taken part in a TV blood orgy. But her biggest transformation occurs in the new film “A Star Is Born.”...
Nike slides as company keeps forecast despite Kaepernick ads
Shares of Nike fell 3 percent on Wednesday as the world’s largest sportswear maker stuck to its full-year forecast even after sales got a boost from a controversial ad campaign...
'It's go time': Is this the game that saves Gary Sanchez?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Throughout a dreadful season for Gary Sanchez that has led to questions about his long-term future with the Yankees, Aaron Boone has drilled home the fact...
Google CEO to be grilled by Republicans on the Hill this week
Sundar Pichai is going to have to search real hard to find a way to relax and enjoy Google’s 20th anniversary on Thursday. As the Mountain View, Calif., company’s chief...
LA Times owner backs McClatchy bid for Tronc
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the Los Angeles health care billionaire, has apparently shifted sides and is now backing the bid by McClatchy Co. to take over Tronc, owner of the Chicago...
City Councilman Rory Lancman announces bid for Queens DA
City Councilman Rory Lancman on Wednesday became the first person to announce his candidacy for Queens district attorney, a job held by seven-term incumbent Richard Brown. Brown, 85, has not...
Wealthy families investing less money in hedge funds
The country’s wealthiest families last year — soured by hedge funds’ high fees and poor returns — continued to turn their backs on the so-called smart money. So-called “family offices”...
Yahoo Finance poaches 2 editors from TheStreet.com
Andy Serwer, editor-in-chief of Yahoo Finance, has lured two editors from TheStreet.com to join the Verizon-owned site. Brian Sozzi, who became executive editor of TheStreet late last year, will be...
Why it was up to Trump to call bull on Kavanaugh allegations
With apologies to Rudyard Kipling, “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs . . .” you are Donald Trump. At least that was the...
Trump threatens to take a 'hard look' at foreign aid recipients
President Trump on Tuesday spoke about America’s generosity during his speech at the UN General Assembly, but warned that the gravy train might be halted for any nations receiving foreign...
New Net Alan Williams has service in his blood
The Nets signed Alan Williams hoping for a rebounder. They may have gotten so much more. One day into training camp, he already had made an impression. Ask Kenny Atkinson...
A shocking number of US murders went unsolved last year
Americans are getting away with murder. A new FBI report found that roughly 40 percent of the nation’s slayings went unsolved last year. The bureau looked at 2017 crime and...
Judge sentences killer to 25 to life, says he deserves 'no mercy'
A Queens judge threw the book at an unrepentant man who was convicted for fatally stabbing a stranger in 2015. “He clearly showed no remorse for what he has done...
Nets' new rebounding machines already making an impact
The Nets worked the whole offseason trying to fix their rebounding problem. On the first day of training camp, it looked like their work might pan out. After getting beaten...
This shocked trader woke up $89M richer — kind of
He was the $89 million man — if only for 90 minutes. Daniel Levene, a Manhattan venture capitalist, lived every day-trader’s dream on Tuesday: He awoke to find E-Trade accidentally...
Millennials behind America's shrinking divorce rate
Millennials are shirking yet another American tradition: divorce. Thanks to younger couples getting married later, presumably when they’re more mature, the US divorce rate dropped by 18 percent between 2008...
Woman accused of helping boyfriend dismember her pal describes horrific scene
A woman accused of dismembering her friend after her boyfriend killed her recounted the horrific incident to police, describing how the victim fought to the end. Ciara Martinez — who...
Why assault charge against Roberto Osuna was dropped
TORONTO — Canadian prosecutors dropped a domestic assault charge on Tuesday against Astros closer Roberto Osuna, who agreed to stay away from the alleged victim for one year and continue...
Anthony Bourdain's return to bookstands isn't what you'd expect
In 1984, a young Anthony Bourdain showed up uninvited on the doorstep of a Lower East Side literary magazine. Dressed in chef’s whites and clearly high on heroin, the 20-something...
Shohei Ohtani having the surgery everyone expected
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Angels two-way rookie Shohei Ohtani will have Tommy John surgery next week. The Angels confirmed Ohtani's long-expected decision on elbow ligament replacement Tuesday. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will...
The likely plan for David Wright in his final week as a Met
David Wright’s routine changed Tuesday when he placed on his Mets jersey and buttoned it, displacing the hoodie he usually wears around Citi Field. He was an active player again....
White supremacist accused of murder wanted to purge black people from Earth
The crazed racist accused of murdering an African-American man in Manhattan last year told investigators that he was on a mission to purge the Earth of black people. “I think...
The five craziest moments at Gucci
When Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele announced he was moving his spring 2019 fashion show from Milan to Paris, it was a very big deal. Huge. Massive! After all, Michele...
How to make Anthony Bourdain’s classic meatballs
From "Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts" Classic meatballs 3 tablespoons plus ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 white onion, peeled and very finely chopped to yield about 2 cups 5...
Cuomo's $26M primary campaign outspent Nixon 10-1
Hey Big Spender! Gov. Andrew Cuomo spent more than $26 million to defeat Democratic primary rival Cynthia Nixon -- outspending her 10-to-1, according to campaign filings made public Tuesday. The...
Schumer's bid to stop airline seat-shrinking
Sen. Chuck Schumer deserves massive bipartisan support for his push to stop airlines from shrinking seats any more. The Senate is now debating a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation...
Schumer wants the FAA to regulate airplane legroom
Air passengers would get more room to spread out under a last-minute addendum to an FAA bill from Sen. Chuck Schumer. The minority leader wants the federal government to establish...
Democrats' 'investigation' calls are just code for delay
Democrats are still calling for an FBI investigation of the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh — as if their actual preferred investigators in the media hadn’t already failed in massive efforts...
FBI offers $10K reward in hunt for missing boy with autism
The FBI Tuesday announced a $10,000 reward for information about a missing 6-year-old boy with autism who last was seen at a North Carolina park Saturday. The Gastonia Police Department said Maddox...
How to make Russia back off in the Middle East
For the first time in decades, Israel finds itself on the receiving end of Russian threats. The tensions follow the downing last week of a Russian Ilyushin IL-20 military aircraft,...
Sorry: It still doesn't feel like the subways are getting better
"The statistics show that we are turning the corner where we need to turn it,” NYC Transit chief Andy Byford said Monday . . . to the collective groans of straphangers. Byford...
Kavanaugh nomination vote rescheduled for Friday morning
The Senate Judiciary Committee has tentatively scheduled a vote on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for Friday morning. Committee chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R- IA) said on Tuesday that the...
Eight big problems for Christine Blasey Ford's story
Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are serious. She is accusing him of violent attempted rape. “I thought he might inadvertently kill me. He was trying to attack me...
The Yankees' injury problem somehow just got worse
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Add Gleyber Torres to the list of Yankees who are fighting injuries in the final week of the regular season. The second baseman was scratched before...
How Trump is sticking it to the globalists
President Trump let the world know Tuesday that he’s sticking to his vision of America-first sovereignty, rather than cede power to UN mulitlateralists — to their great dismay. Too bad...
The Knicks' 'skinny Shaq' is stunning David Fizdale, too
Rookie center Mitchell Robinson continues to prove to teammates and the Knicks coaching staff he’s not raw and he’s not a project. It’s too early to label him the steal...
Man busted for spying on defense contractors for China
The feds said Tuesday that a Chinese national living in Chicago was busted for spying on US engineers and scientists — including defense contractors — on behalf of the Chinese...
'Million Little Things' offers hope for suicide survivors
A wife left without her husband. Two kids left without their father. A young woman without a boss — and possibly a job. And a raft of friends robbed of...
GOP committee won't spend any money to help indicted congressman's campaign
WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee isn't planning to shell out any money to help indicted Rep. Chris Collins, who's running for reelection despite facing charges of insider trading....
It's set up perfectly for everyone to hate the Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Look: this probably would have happened no matter who the Yankees drew in the playoffs this year (with the exception of their big-spending mirror images up...
Humans may be why Earth wobbles more than it should
When looking at the Earth from afar it appears to be a perfect sphere, but that actually isn’t the case. Because Earth isn’t uniform on all sides due to land...
This mom dropped 125 pounds by cooking everything in an Instant Pot
For Brittany Williams, weight loss happened in an “instant.” The 28-year-old mother of three has shed 125 pounds with the help of an Instant Pot, a popular multicooker celebrated for...
Scientists battle over safety of silicone breast implants
Plastic may not be so fantastic. A large new analysis has found that silicone breast implants are associated with a host of serious diseases and complications, but some regulators say...
The Giants appeased Ereck Flowers until they failed him
Ereck Flowers failed the Giants, but the Giants also failed Ereck Flowers. Unless an injury forces a move, his time as a starting player is done, with Chad Wheeler officially...
Airline finally decides to offer healthy in-flight food options
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is expanding its in-flight food options with the addition of a light and healthy Mediterranean menu. The world's largest carrier on Monday announced an...
Will Jets' Leonard Williams excuses make it to negotiating table?
Leonard Williams did not post a statistic in Thursday’s 21-17 loss to the Browns. Not a tackle, not a sack, not a quarterback hit. But Jets coach Todd Bowles defended...
You could stay in this cottage made entirely of chocolate
Chocolate lovers will soon have the chance to fulfill their sweet tooth in a whole new way by spending the night in a cottage made entirely of their favorite treat....
Waterbeds are for sleeping — not sex, makers insist
TAMARAC, Fla. — Waterbeds still elicit a wink, wink, nudge, nudge whenever they come up in conversation — but two pioneers of the industry in the United States are hoping...
Married dad accused in murder of pregnant mistress who refused abortion
A married Florida dad faces charges for allegedly killing his pregnant mistress who refused to get an abortion, officials said. Jose Escalera, 41, was arrested Friday for the murders of...
More than 1K new apartments coming to Barclays Center area
Residents of Brooklyn’s booming Barclays Center district will soon have even more new neighbors. In a breakthrough at the slow-moving Pacific Park project, big-league New York developers TF Cornerstone and...
Your favorite 'healthy' yogurt might be more sugar bomb than superfood
Your morning cup of yogurt may not be so virtuous. After examining 900 tubs of the tangy stuff, UK researchers found that most yogurts contain disturbingly high amounts of sugar....
College president apologizes for beer bong tailgating video
A college president has apologized for drinking from a beer bong while tailgating before last Saturday’s football game, promising that it “will not happen again.” Dr. Carlos Vargas, Southeast Missouri...
Models walk on water at Paris Fashion Week show
Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello turned a concrete jungle into a tropical paradise at tonight's Saint Laurent fashion show. As guests entered an open-air venue built around the Trocadero,...
Brown-bag it like a pro by mastering this surefire sandwich formula
Suffering from turkey-and-cheese ennui? Bust out of brown-bag boredom with help from NYC’s top sandwich pros. “All of our sandwiches [share a few common] elements,” Alicia Guevara, chef and partner...
Brooklyn is losing its cheap apartments
The comptroller's office has issued a correction saying the city actually lost 425,492 apartments renting for $900 or less between 2005 and 2017, not the 1 million it reported in...
Ex-Raiders linebacker in coma after aneurysm
Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball is in a medically induced coma following an aneurysm that burst in his brain, according to multiple published reports. The 26-year-old Ball reportedly has...
Man mistakes airplane's emergency exit with bathroom
A passenger on a GoAir flight from Delhi to Patna, India, created “pandemonium” when he tried to open the emergency exit door midflight, claiming he mistook it for the lavatory....
This book will take you back to a vanished Brooklyn
South Brooklynite photographer Larry Racioppo has watched his borough change tremendously since he began shooting it in the 1970s and ’80s. From Park Slope to Windsor Terrace and Sunset Park,...
Beluga whale somehow ended up in the River Thames
This sea creature made a whale of a trip. A beluga whale native to the Arctic region was spotted more than 1,000 miles away from home, swimming in the River...
Cat owners spend a lot of time talking to their felines
In an often turbulent and negative world, many Americans are getting through by focusing on what counts: watching cat videos on the internet. A new survey found that the average...
Giants call up tight end and finish the Kaelin Clay era
Evan Engram is going to be out of action, most likely for at least a month, and thus the Giants need another tight end. That is why on Tuesday they...
Bronx fire leaves woman dead, 2 others critically injured: cops
A woman was killed and two other people critically injured in a Bronx fire early Tuesday, police said. Neesha Endusay-Wilson, 46, died in the blaze, which started in her building...
These are the most sex-crazed states in America
The smallest state in America is also the most "sex-crazed." Google data shows people in Rhode Island are the thirstiest for sex, according to an infographic by Four Loko. The...
This weird designer purse is bigger than the model carrying it
Hold everything: Spring’s biggest handbag has arrived. At Paris fashion week on Monday, French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus traded his viral jumbo sun hats for another supersize straw sensation: purses...
These two Ryder Cup villains can't wait for the hate
SAINT-QUENTIN-en-YVELINES, France — We’re always drawn as much to the villains as we are to the heroes. In the case of this week’s Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, there’s...
Mathematician may have cracked $1 million riddle
A renowned mathematician claims to have cracked one of the field's most enduring riddles -- and it could be worth $1 million to him if he's right. In a 45-minute...
Gillibrand’s medieval idea of justice... and other commentary
Policy wonk: Kirsten Gillibrand’s Medieval Standards The Brett Kavanaugh circus is shining a spotlight on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who’s busy playing to her network of true believers. But as City...
Fizdale opens camp with Knicks surprise: Starter free-for-all
Knicks coach David Fizdale conducted his first official practice and created a frenzy with a message to his team. For Monday’s preseason opener in Washington, he has no starters yet....
Flashy fish species discovered in remote Brazilian archipelago
What’s a fish gotta do to get noticed around here? A new species of fish — a trippy yellow and pink creature that looks like it belongs at a Grateful...
National Parks are warming twice as fast as rest of US
US National Parks are getting hit twice as hard by climate change. New research shows 417 parks and monuments within the National Park Service’s (NPS) legislation are warming twice as fast...
Large doses of vitamin D could help with migraines: study
Vitamin D has already been shown to help fend off heart disease — and even bad sex. Now researchers say the supernutrient might keep migraine headaches at bay, too. In...
Murder retrial underway for man accused of burning teen cheerleader alive
The murder trial of a Mississippi man accused of setting 19-year-old Jessica Chambers on fire ended with a hung jury last year after defense lawyers argued the dying woman told...
Astros' World Series-winning closer is burning his bridges
Ken Giles collected a World Series ring with the Astros last season. But now that he's in Toronto, he's enjoying baseball more than he has in years. The former Houston...
Man tries to wash feet in Yellowstone's hot springs
An unidentified man was seen in a viral video attempting to wash his feet on the Yellowstone National Park's geyser basins — a section of the park where people have...
UN meetings make commuting hell for city ferry riders
The United Nations General Assembly meeting is causing a wave of woes for city ferry riders. Service on some NYC Ferry routes was suspended during morning and evening rush hours...
Man bursts into church and confesses to cold case murder
A man barged into a Connecticut church and confessed to worshipers that he was the fiend who killed a Hartford jogger four years ago — a cold case that's confounded...
Lawyer busted for allegedly bribing witness to lie for his client
A Queens defense lawyer convinced his client’s accomplice to lie on the stand and take the entire blame for a mistaken ID murder — in exchange for a boost to...
Dad explains 'good purpose' for locking son inside trunk
A Chicago couple tried explaining why they put their 2-year-old son inside the trunk of a car – insisting they’re “good parents” who were merely conducting a controlled social experiment....
Iran's president lashes out at Trump for pulling out of nuclear deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at President Trump for withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal, telling the UN General Assembly that his country had abided by the agreement’s terms....
Video shows man setting fire to deli after fight over cigars
Video footage shows a disgruntled deli customer setting a Bronx shop on fire after he got into a fight with a worker over cigars, authorities said Tuesday. The customer got...
GOP senator says she's deeply troubled by Kavanaugh allegations
Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski revealed that she's deeply troubled by attempted rape allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh — and played a key role in ensuring that accuser...
Winking Phil Mickelson seems to know about Tiger Woods pairing
SAINT-QUENTIN-en-YVELINES, France -- Phil Mickelson played a Ryder Cup practice round Tuesday with Tiger Woods, who’s fresh off his Tour Championship victory Sunday, and was astounded with what he witnessed....
Elderly man found alive in apartment a week after fire gutted building
An elderly man was found alive in his Washington, DC, apartment nearly a week after the building — which officials assumed was vacant — was ravaged by a fire. Building...
MTA chief wants to get rid of the pigeon poop all over your commute
City transit chief Andy Byford will no longer tolerate pigeon-poop-caked walls in his subway stations. Byford on Tuesday announced the appointment of more than two dozen new managers whom he...
UN rushing food aid to Yemen after families found eating leaves
CAIRO — The United Nations and individual donors are rushing food to a desperate corner of northern Yemen where starving villagers were found to be living off leaves. Aid officials...
NYC has never sued under law requiring landlords to test for lead paint: report
The city has never brought a case against any landlord for failing to inspect apartments for lead in the 14 years since a landmark law was enacted requiring such inspections,...
Uber wins legal battle to keep drivers independent contractors
Uber won a legal victory on Tuesday as a federal appeals court said drivers seeking to be classified as employees rather than independent contractors must arbitrate their claims individually, and...
Man claims to be a minority business owner after DNA test shows he's 4% African
An insurance agent claims he should qualify as a minority business owner, because a DNA test shows he’s 4 percent African — enough, he believes, to make him "a certified...
Janice Min to join Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg's mobile video venture
Janice Min, veteran print editor who ran Us Weekly, the Hollywood Reporter and Billboard, is joining the new, well-funded mobile streaming venture headed by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman. The...
Former CNBC director gets probation for spying on nanny in bathroom
An ex-CNBC television director from Westchester County has been sentenced to five years of sex offender probation for spying on his family’s teen nanny through a hidden bathroom camera, officials...
New Zealand's 'First Baby' makes United Nations debut
UNITED NATIONS — With a mock security pass that lists her as the “First Baby” of New Zealand, 3-month-old Neve Te Aroha made her United Nations debut on Monday when...
Dunkin' Donuts to change its name
Dunkin' is dropping the donuts — from its name, anyway. Doughnuts are still on the menu, but the company is renaming itself "Dunkin'" to reflect its increasing emphasis on coffee...
US to get slammed by economic impact of climate change
Climate change is burning through the US economy, according to a new report. Researchers said the social carbon cost (SCC) of climate change is costing the US $250 billion per...
LeBron James knows it won't come easy with Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James realizes the size of the challenge he accepted when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers. After eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances, he knows his...
This sad wine glass shower caddy is the wake-up call women need
Ladies, it’s time to admit we have a problem. First came the wine memes, with their cutesy, tongue-in-cheek jokes about the reasons women drink. Then it was wine merch: chic...
Red Sox make first decision on potential Yankees playoff series
The Yankees can't afford to look ahead, but if they advance past the A's in the wild-card game, Chris Sale will be waiting. Even though the Red Sox ace is...
Woman wanted for stealing bags in tourist hotspots
A sticky-fingered blonde swiped at least two bags from customers at touristy Midtown hot spots in a single day, authorities said. The suspect, a woman in her 20s or 30s,...
David Wright is officially back
The wait is over, Wright on time. The Mets officially activated David Wright off the 60-day disabled list Tuesday to begin their season-ending, Wright-career-ending six-game homestand. The Mets will play...
Cuomo to business execs: I've governed as a fiscal conservative
With the Democratic primary behind him, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday during a speech to business executives that he’s governed as a fiscal conservative. Cuomo, who is running for a...
Rob Gronkowski's brother spills out Patriots' inner workings
Gronk isn't going anywhere. Neither are the family's loose lips. After tight end Rob Gronkowski confirmed Sunday that he blew up a potential trade to Detroit by threatening retirement, the...
Trump stresses energy independence while slamming OPEC at UN
President Trump on Tuesday preached the gospel of American energy independence during his address to the UN General Assembly — and once again slammed OPEC for the recent spike in...
Oktoberfest 2018: Beer, lederhosen and rides
Thousands of visitors, many of them dressed in traditional lederhosen or dirndl corseted dresses, descended on Munich on Saturday for the start of Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival.
Trump on Kavanaugh accuser: She was messed up and drunk
President Trump on Tuesday ripped the sexual misconduct allegations against Brett Kavanaugh as a “con game” perpetrated by Democrats. “I think he is just a wonderful human being,” Trump said...
'Left wing' rip: ESPN awkwardly toed political line Monday night
If ESPN wanted more NFL-friendly broadcasters, then it seems the network chose right. As in, not left. The most eye-opening comment on "Monday Night Football," during Pittsburgh's 30-27 victory over...
School bus driver walking to work gets killed in hit-run
A school bus driver was killed on his way to work Tuesday morning when he was was struck by a hit-and-run motorist in the Bronx, police and sources said. Yun...
Driver screams as tornado hits her car
A rare tornado touched down in the city of Gatineau in Quebec, Canada. Kasandra Parker was stuck in her car when the twister hit, and she filmed her horrifying experience. Luckily, she...
Wealthy couple allegedly murdered by contract killer hired by estranged kin
A wealthy British businessman and his Thai wife were found murdered in shallow graves as part of a hit job ordered by the woman’s estranged brother, according to a report...
Murkowski backs FBI probe into Kavanaugh accusations
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on Tuesday expressed support for an FBI probe into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “It would sure clear up all...
This US airline is trying to make VR another first-class perk
Alaska Airlines announced Monday it will soon be unveiling VR headsets as a trial run for first-class passengers on its Seattle-Boston and Boston-San Diego routes. The headsets are by French-American...
'What's up, bitch?': Slur-laced Wrigley Field bleachers fight is nuts
Some fans at Wrigley Field on Monday got to witness a little more action than they paid for — an all-out brawl in the bleachers. A 2-minute clip of the...
The intriguing, boring and rejected 49ers quarterback options
The 49ers had their future figured out. Now, they're back digging at the bottom of the bargain bin. After losing $137 million quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the season to a...
Trump on global trade: US will no longer tolerate 'abuse'
President Trump railed against what he called other countries’ unfair trade practices during his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday — declaring that the US "will not be...
Scientists develop 'world's first' Alzheimer's treatment
Scientists have developed a new way of battling Alzheimer’s. In research being hailed as a world first, they aim to target toxic particles that trigger the brain disease. Their work...
Trump slams Iran's leaders during UN address
President Trump on Tuesday unleashed an aggressive attack on Iran during his address to the UN General Assembly — calling the Islamic regime a brutal dictatorship that neglects its own...
'Bob's Burgers' actor lands in hot water for racist joke
Voice actor H. Jon Benjamin, who's known for his roles on the animated TV shows "Archer" and "Bob's Burgers," is facing backlash for a recent tweet, which was seen by...
Murphy Brown takes no prisoners in CBS reboot
When the unexpected success of the “Roseanne” reboot gave way to an onslaught of TV revivals, the announcement that “Murphy Brown,” the smart comedy about TV journalism, would be among...
Zoo lion proves she still has a taste for blood
A lion stalked and attacked a heron that landed in its enclosure at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam as visitors watched in horror. This is not the first time the Artis...
White House skirts questions about Rosenstein's fate, Mueller probe
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday declined to provide assurances that President Trump will allow the Russia probe to proceed should Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein quit...
Raiders chaos grows around Jon Gruden
As the Raiders sit in the basement of the AFC West, head coach Jon Gruden believes there's plenty of blame to go around following Oakland's 28-20 loss Sunday to Miami....
Sheldon Silver gets to stay out of jail for a bit longer
New York state's disgraced former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver just got another get-out-of-jail-free card — thanks to a new appeals court ruling. In the latest twist in Silver's ongoing prison...
Hungry black bears are making their homes closer to humans
Black bears are running amok in Connecticut -- invading homes and terrifying residents more than ever before this year -- and the number of encounters in New York state is...
Tinder India is trying out a new feature that gives women more security
The Indian edition of dating app Tinder is trialing a new feature which gives women an additional level of scrutiny and security before they allow men to start messaging conversations,...
Trump to UN: My administration is one of the greatest America has ever known
President Trump on Tuesday hailed the US economy and what he called his achievements in his two years in office as he addressed the UN General Assembly. “One year ago,...
Couple arrested for death of son found in 'makeshift cage'
A Michigan couple was arrested for the death of their 2-year-old son after he was found dead in a "makeshift cage," authorities said. Matthew James Luke and Jamie Lynn Starr,...
Children's hospital drops gender markers from patient wristbands
Children's Hospital Colorado has removed gender markers from patients' wristbands as part of an effort to support their "unique gender identity." The hospital said its staff understands that it's "not...
7-year-old sings epic national anthem at LA Galaxy game
A 7-year-old belted out the national anthem to a stunned crowd at the LA Galaxy game against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night. Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja performed “The Star-Spangled Banner”...
Tech giants are using AI to predict and fight famine
Google, Amazon and Microsoft are linking arms with international organizations to use artificial intelligence to identify and prevent famines. International organizations including the World Bank, the United Nations and the...
Japan's space agency releases first images of asteroid surface
We’ve seen plenty of photos taken from the surface of places other than Earth. There’s the moon, of course, a huge archive of images snapped from the surface of Mars...
MTA pulls buses out of service over bed bug fears
Bedbugs may be onboard. The MTA have yanked a half-dozen city buses off the road because they may be infested with the blood-sucking insects, officials said Tuesday. The suspect vehicles...
Walmart plans to use blockchain to track lettuce
Walmart and its unit Sam’s Club said Monday leafy greens suppliers will be asked to implement real-time, farm-to-store tracking using blockchain technology by next September, as the retailer tackles food-safety...
WWE star knocked out by Brie Bella in ring scare
WWE star Liv Morgan was knocked out live on TV Monday night after being kicked in the head twice by Brie Bella. The 24-year-old suffered a suspected concussion in the...
Judge blocks grizzly bears hunts, restores protections
BILLINGS, Mont. — A US judge ordered federal protections restored for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains on Monday, a move that blocks the first grizzly hunts planned in...
WeddingWire to merge with XO Group in $933M deal
Event planning company XO Group said on Tuesday it would merge with wedding planning firm WeddingWire in a $933 million deal. XO shareholders will receive $35 per share in cash,...
'Not gonna be quiet': Dwight Howard explains Shaq feud
Dwight Howard is engaged in an off-the-court feud with Shaquille O'Neal — sort of. Howard, now with the Wizards, recently was the butt of a joke on O'Neal's Instagram following...
Qualcomm accuses Apple of passing its chip secrets to Intel
Qualcomm on Tuesday alleged that Apple stole its trade secrets and gave them to Intel Corp. with the goal of improving Intel’s chips so Apple could replace Qualcomm’s chips, the...
Facebook shares drop as Instagram founders leave
Shares of Facebook fell more than 2 percent in early trading on Tuesday after the two founders of photo-sharing app Instagram left the social networking giant under unexplained circumstances. Analysts...
White House open to testimony by second Kavanaugh accuser
The White House is open to having Deborah Ramirez — the second woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct — testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, press secretary...
Hints that Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson are reuniting
Gretzky's relationship with Johnson has been under fire in recent weeks, after the Great One's daughter scrubbed all traces of the golfer from her Instagram.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer says third Kavanaugh accuser is ready to come forward
Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti says that “at least one” woman is ready to come forward publicly within 48 hours with fresh allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “We're...
Flyers mascot ‘Gritty’ engineered to terrify Twitter
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot — a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty with a wild, orange beard. The creature is so bizarre that...
Vikings fear for star who allegedly threatened hotel shooting
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen reportedly was undergoing a mental health check at a Minneapolis-area hospital Monday after a scary incident this weekend. Griffen was ruled out on the...
Stray bullet kills teen riding in car with family
A 14-year-old Utah boy was killed in front of his family when he was hit in the head by a stray bullet fired from a group of nearby target shooters,...
Michael Kors buys Versace for $2.2 billion
US fashion label Michael Kors has agreed to buy Versace in a deal valuing the revered designer at $2.2 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, making it the latest Italian...
Rookie cop fired for offensive 'zoo animals' Snapchat post
A rookie police officer in Detroit is off the force after officials say he posted an offensive message about "zoo animals" on Snapchat. The officer, Sean Bostwick, 27, was terminated...
Jason Voorhees statue dredged from bottom of lake
RIP Jason Voorhees. A statue of the “Friday the 13th” character was deemed “litter” and removed by the parks department in Lake Pleasant, Arizona, after a video revealed the hockey-mask-wearing...
Trump says there's no plan to meet with 'lovely' Iran president
President Trump said Tuesday that he has no plans to meet Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, whom he described as “an absolutely lovely man,” but signaled he was open to a...
Weed killer is causing the bee genocide
The weed killer Roundup is deadly for bees, according to an alarming new study. Scientists found that exposure to the popular product decimated bees’ beneficial gut bacteria. “We need better...
Florida teen charged after threatening school shooting on Instagram
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A Florida 13-year-old who threatened to shoot up a school in a group chat on Instagram now faces a felony charge after another juvenile alerted adults....
Pope Francis says Church must 'change' in wake of sex scandals
Pope Francis has acknowledged that the sex abuse scandals rocking the Catholic Church are driving people away and said the Church must change its ways if it wants to keep...
Transit Authority boss' rosy subway outlook: We are 'turning the corner'
His rosy outlook may not match the opinions of most straphangers, but NYC Transit Authority boss Andy Byford was filled with optimism Monday over the agency’s “subway action plan.” “The...
Man arrested for brutal attacks on homeless people
LOS ANGELES — A man arrested Monday on suspicion of beating a homeless man into unconsciousness is suspected of at least six other attacks in Los Angeles and Santa Monica...
US diplomat found dead in his home in Madagascar
A US diplomat was found dead at his home in the capital of Madagascar last week — and authorities have a suspect in custody, officials revealed Monday. Details on the...
Driver spots baby crawling across the street in New Jersey
A man spotted a 10-month-old baby crawling across a busy New Jersey street and escorted it back to safety, a report said Monday. Cory Cannon was driving through Lakewood, New...
Democratic congressional candidate in Florida dies
SARASOTA, Fla. — A 54-year-old Florida Democrat who was making her third run for Congress has died. According to Abbe Forman, a close friend and campaign organizer, April Freeman of...
Teacher accused of dropping student's grades because they stopped having sex
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A South Carolina math teacher is accused of lowering a student's grade because he stopped having sex with her. The young man and his mother are suing...
400-year-old shipwreck found off Portugal coast
LISBON, Portugal — Archaeologists in Portugal say they have discovered off Lisbon a 400-year-old shipwreck they describe as the most important underwater find in the country for two decades. The...
Aaron Boone stretching out wild-card mystery as long as possible
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The only thing Aaron Boone is going public with regarding who will start the Oct. 3 AL wild-card game is that it won’t be a reliever....
The Gary Sanchez mess is peaking at the worst time
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gary Sanchez started his 17th game behind the plate Monday night since coming back from his second stint on the disabled list with a strained groin....
Mental health worker admits to sexually assaulting girl
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A Vermont mental health worker has admitted to sexually assaulting a girl. The Brattleboro Reformer reports 49-year-old Robert Havens, of Brattleboro, pleaded guilty Friday to sexual assault...
Mosquitoes force robbery suspect to surrender
A Wisconsin robbery suspect reportedly surrendered to police after he couldn't take mosquitoes biting at him anymore. John Wilson allegedly led Campbellsport police officers on a chase Tuesday as he...
Expert says massacre of Ohio family may have been a 'professional hit'
The brutal, unsolved murders of seven adults and one teen in Ohio in 2016 have the "aspects of a professional hit," an expert said this week. Dr. Jennifer Murray's analysis...
Nets loaded with one-year deals — and an uncertain future
The Nets head into training camp Tuesday — and the regular season next month — with a roster rife with players on one-year deals. It’s the elephant in the room....
This is the Henrik Lundqvist the Rangers wanted to see
This was quite a bit better for Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers’ franchise netminder bounced back in his second preseason performance, stopping 14-of-15 shots over two periods in his team’s 4-3...
Mom accused of leaving kid home alone for hours to go party
An Arizona mother was arrested Sunday after she allegedly left her young daughter home alone while she went out partying. Alexandra Ciliento, 29, left her house around 11 p.m. Saturday...
Frank Ntilikina debuts new body, height and even position
Frank Ntilikina, with his newly sculpted body, believes he has more versatility to guard different positions. The Knicks are officially listing Ntilikina at 6-foot-6 — up from 6-foot-5 as a...
Analyzing the Rangers' crucial roster decisions
David Quinn’s lineup philosophy of “[Having] the top nine forwards be our top nine forwards regardless of position,” as stated by the coach before Monday’s 4-3 overtime victory over the...
A forgotten veteran reminds Yankees why he's so important
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At the crack of the bat, David Robertson knew he was in trouble. Big trouble. There were runners at the corners, two outs, a full count...
Republican Party's approval rating at its highest in 7 years
The Republican Party’s approval rating among Americans has risen to its highest level in more than seven years. Some 45 percent of Americans have a favorable view of the GOP,...