May 24, 2019
Woman shot by police in Queens, cops say she had a knife
Police shot and injured a woman who was armed with a knife in Queens Friday night, law enforcement sources said. The shooting happened just after 10 p.m. near 212th Street...
Why Mets shouldn't rush up stud pitching prospect
Jason Vargas plans to return from the injured list Saturday afternoon to start for the Mets against the Tigers, and you know what that means: It’s time to contemplate other...
Anthony Joshua starts Garden's move back to boxing's forefront
The Knicks and the Rangers aren’t using Madison Square Garden these days, which is why it will become the Mecca of Boxing again, starting June 1, when heavyweight champion of...
Noah Syndergaard stinks it up as Mets' win streak ends
Between Noah Syndergaard and Drew Gagnon, the Mets on Friday played “Game of Flush it Down the Throne.” What could have been a celebratory night, with five home runs blasted...
Here's how cops used a penis pic to bust NYC's alleged subway menace
He got done in by his dipstick. Cops were able to bust the alleged subway brake-yanker this week thanks to a cellphone-wielding straphanger -- who caught the young man on...
Tech investor backing bid to buy W magazine from Condé Nast
Tech investor Eric Crown is backing a bid by Marc Lotenberg, chief executive of Surface Media, to buy glossy fashion title W magazine from Condé Nast, according to a well-placed...
Keon Broxton shows off power he never displayed with Mets
Former Mets outfielder Keon Broxton must really be glad to be out of New York. In his first at-bat and first pitch as an Oriole, Broxton — who was traded...
McDonald’s wants to become a New Year’s Eve destination
How about a Big Mac and fries with that ball drop? McDonald’s is quietly angling to become a New Year’s Eve destination with an 11,000-square-foot flagship restaurant that’s slated to...
CBS unlikely to pay Lionsgate’s $5.5 billion price tag for Starz
Lionsgate’s chances of selling its Starz TV network to CBS for $5.5 billion just shrank — by about $2 billion. Investors in the film studio behind “The Hunger Games” made...
Two students go missing from city schools
Two students went missing from city schools Friday morning, police said. Junior Parker, 21, who suffers from autism, slipped out of the Stuyvesant HS at about 8:45 a.m. while attending...
Fires break out at Montefiore Medical Center
Two separate fires broke out at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx Friday night, authorities said. Firefighters were first called to the Norwood hospital at about 7 p.m. for a...
Sephora gives mega boost to micro brands
Beauty giant Sephora is giving prime-time exposure to a handful of indie cosmetics brands that have never appeared on retail shelves. The new initiative, “The Next Big Thing,” was unveiled...
Lawmakers promote bills to crack down on sexual harassment
New York state lawmakers are promoting bills to crack down on sexual harassment in the workplace. A key measure would scrap the current standard that says harassment must be “severe...
Disgraced Baylor coach Art Briles hired by Texas high school
Art Briles' next gig will be coaching high schoolers. The disgraced former Baylor football coach landed a job as a head coach at Mount Vernon High School in Texas, the...
Snap shares jump after report of talks with major music studios
Shares of Snap Inc. jumped as much as 6% Friday on reports that the Snapchat parent wants to expand the ways users can include music in their disappearing messages. Snap,...
Dillon Danis on 'crazy' MMA life — and that 'fun' brawl last fall
Mixed martial arts fighter Dillon Danis flies on private jets, has 784,000 Instagram followers and regularly posts photos of himself with Drake, Jennifer Lopez and David Beckham. His Twitter bio...
Switch Playground's live-music workout will leave you pooped but pumped
If you go to Switch Playground’s latest class, you will get sweated on and you may momentarily lose your hearing. You will never hear a cowbell the same way again....
Slamming a whole generation is just lazy and cheap
I’ve changed my mind (a little) about how we discuss generations. First, let me illustrate my longstanding gripe. “I am probably the biggest fan of the millennials you’ll ever meet,”...
Bronx brush fire stalls Metro North trains
A brush fire near Metro North tracks in the Bronx stalled trains for nearly an hour at the start of the holiday weekend, authorities said. The small fire broke out...
'Vida' creator: We break 'new ground' for Latinx and family shows
"Vida” creator Tanya Saracho made sure that her series about Mexican American women was also reflected behind the scenes. Now in its second season (9 p.m. Sundays on Starz), the...
Why even bother having campaign finance laws when enforcement is a joke?
What’s the point of even having campaign finance laws when one of the state’s most powerful political players can get away with a flagrant violation? In a settlement with the...
Is this an MTA crackdown or just a distraction?
In the wake of massive overtime abuse at the Long Island Rail Road, the MTA is assigning yet more eyeballs to review employee pay. Fine — but let’s hope it’s...
A new low in posturing over climate change
Of all New York politicians’ efforts to posture on climate change, the drive to divest public pension funds from fossil fuels may be the most deranged. The bill from state...
These rent ‘reforms’ don’t remotely just hurt landlords
New York’s rent-regulation laws expire next month, and New Yorkers ought to be paying attention to the radical “reform” proposals floating around Albany. The risk is that the Legislature will...
New York Republicans hope for a comeback and other commentary
From the right: NY GOP’s Chance for a Comeback New York’s GOP, observes City Journal’s Bob McManus, was in trouble before Ed Cox became chairman a decade ago, “whereupon the...
Hall of Famer Biggio's son set for MLB debut with Jays
TORONTO — Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, was brought up by Toronto on Friday and set to make his major league debut...
Mets about to get an outfield reinforcement
The Mets won’t be without Michael Conforto — or a left-handed bat — much longer. Conforto, who has been on the injured list since suffering a concussion in a collision...
'Jeopardy' champ James Holzhauer surges to 27th victory, over $2M in winnings
James Holzhauer has written another chapter in the "Jeopardy!" record books. With a runaway victory of $74,400 on Friday night -- his 27th in a row -- the professional sports gambler...
'Archer' teaches Jessica Walter some pretty wild sex slang
'Archer' producers on what racy terms they can use on the show: 'It’s not what can we get away with; it’s what we are comfortable explaining.'
Yankees-Royals postponed, rescheduled as part of Saturday doubleheader
The Yankees' win streak is on hold. Inclement weather in Kansas City postponed Friday's matchup with the Royals at Kaufman Stadium. Instead, the game will be played on Saturday as...
Teen who allegedly assaulted firefighter was awaiting sentencing for burglary
Where there was smoke ... The teen who allegedly assaulted an off-duty firefighter last weekend was roaming the streets at the time because a judge had released him without bail...
Man’s arm eaten alive by aggressive bug that’s like ‘forest fire burning your skin’
When teacher Chris Gordon woke up with a warm, tennis ball-sized bump on his elbow, he went to get checked out by his doctor. At first, he was told that...
Tiger Woods roasts bettor who tried to capitalize on his Masters win
Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 Masters was inspiring. His follow-up at the PGA Championship, less so. And give him credit: he knew better. The same can't be said for...
Paul Singer's $4.4B deal to sell Travelport may be in danger
Another buyout orchestrated by billionaire Paul Singer may be under threat — and this time, the Russian government is causing static. Moscow regulators on Friday said they would require as...
Gerald McCoy leaves Browns visit without a contract
CLEVELAND — Gerald McCoy isn't ready to commit to the Browns — or anyone else just yet. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle visited Cleveland's facility for several hours Friday,...
New Yorkers luck out with perfect Memorial Day weekend weather
It'll be nothing but sunny skies for the next three days in the Big Apple, with Memorial Day the best of the bunch, forecasters said Friday. "We're going to luck...
Dudes rule Memorial Day TV
Memorial Day is almost always an occasion for the networks to trot out those World War II chestnuts. Programmers got a little frisky this year, digging deep into film history...
De Blasio calls for stiffer penalties against speeding in school zones
Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed Friday that the state Legislature pass a new law to stiffen fines -- and even yank the licenses -- of reckless lead-foot motorists repeatedly nabbed...
Lifetime's new Meghan Markle dishes on 'Becoming Royal'
Tiffany Smith, who plays Meghan Markle in Lifetime’s “Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal,” is aware of her uncanny resemblance to the Duchess of Sussex. “Obviously when Harry and Meghan started...
NYC's best Memorial Day Weekend events to kick off your summer
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in the city. Whether you’d like to honor the people keeping our nation safe or just want to hit the beach,...
Accused subway saboteur charged with criminal tampering, reckless endangerment
Alleged subway brake-yanker Isaiah Thompson was hauled into Manhattan criminal court Friday, where prosecutors tried to bring a screeching halt to the stalling spree with a request for $25,000 bail....
Two men killed while trying to 'jump' a drawbridge in Louisiana
Two men were killed on Friday when they attempted to "jump" a drawbridge in Louisiana by speeding their car off the ramp, police said. Alejandro Cazares, 23, and Roberto Alejandro,...
Expert: Tom Sandoval's ear Botox is 'not common'
Reality TV bartender Tom Sandoval is into taking different kinds of shots. The “Vanderpump Rules” star, 35, shared his extensive grooming routine with PopSugar, revealing that in addition to trimming...
Matt Kemp becomes the Mets' latest veteran option in outfield
Yoenis Cespedes won’t be walking through the door at any point this summer to help the Mets, but another former All-Star slugger might have the opportunity. In a low-risk, potential...
State trooper shoots machete-wielding man 'multiple times' during traffic stop
A Pennsylvania state trooper had to shoot a man "multiple times" on Friday morning during a routine traffic stop after he attacked the cop with a machete, officials said. "Very...
Alleged subway brake-yanker has 'gone too far': aunt
The accused subway brake-yanker who lives to "create mayhem" has "gone too far," his aunt told The Post on Friday. "It's been serious," said Victoria Coaxum of her nephew, purported subway...
How Kevin Durant justifies his social media behavior
Kevin Durant isn't going to stop getting into Twitter fights anytime soon. After yet another instance in which Durant punched downward online, responding to both Chris Broussard and a random...
Statue of Liberty Museum lets you check her out from head to toe
"Head, shoulders, knees and toes ... knees and toes ... eyes and ears and mouth and nose ... ” I couldn’t help thinking of the children’s ditty while visiting the...
Trump administration wants to reverse Obama-era LGBT protections
Team Trump proposed revoking Obama-era anti-discrimination protections for transgender people in health care on Friday — a move LGBT groups fear will result in many Americans being denied needed medical...
CEO tells employees to never 'apologize for having lives'
Ian Sohn, president of creative tech agency Wunderman Chicago, has a few choice words for employees who eschew work for other responsibilities. In an open letter that's going viral, Sohn...
How to wager on this weekend's big auto races
LAS VEGAS — Memorial Day weekend brings about barbecues, parades and good times with family and friends, but most importantly taking time to remember the fallen who made the ultimate...
NYPD detective gets 2 years for lying about drug-dealing bookie
An NYPD detective was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for lying to the feds to protect his sports bookie — who was allegedly dealing drugs while working...
NASA tests air traffic control system for drones
RENO, Nev. — NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones, testing them in cities for the first time...
Dad shares meningitis B warning after infection kills daughter 'within 36 hours'
Sara Stelzer’s life was just beginning when it was tragically cut short. At 18, Sara — a smart, loving and thoughtful girl — was a freshman at San Diego State...
Intruder breaks into home, cleans it and makes beds
Someone really cleaned this guy’s place out – literally. A Massachusetts man said someone entered his Marlborough home earlier this month and seemingly took nothing -- but instead dutifully cleaned...
Upstate summer camps turning away unvaccinated kids amid measles outbreak
There'll be less “Kumbaya” at New York's summer camps this year. As the US fights its worst measles outbreak in 25 years -- with New York at the epicenter --...
Widow discovers her late husband of 64 years was a British spy
A widow was left stunned after discovering her husband of 64 years was a spy who took his double-life secret to his grave. Audrey Phillips, 85, knew Glyn as a...
Smartphones to help spot signs of Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear
Smartphones will be able to spot Alzheimer’s disease up to 30 years before symptoms appear, scientists say. The new digital test is reportedly 90% accurate, compared to 50% for current...
Jayme Closs' kidnapper gets life without parole
The Wisconsin man who kidnapped Jayme Closs after killing her parents was sentenced to life without parole on Friday — as the teenager addressed the horrific ordeal publicly for the...
FDA approves $2M medicine, most expensive ever
US regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a disorder that destroys a baby's muscle control and kills nearly all of those with the most common variant of...
Donovan McNabb compares himself to Troy Aikman to make Hall of Fame case
Donovan McNabb is a Hall of Famer. Or, at least he is according to Donovan McNabb. The former Eagles, Redskins and Vikings quarterback compared himself favorably to Cowboys legend Troy...
Pooch rescued after falling into East River in Brooklyn
Cops rescued a little pooch after it fell into the choppy waters of the East River on Friday morning in Brooklyn, police said. The white Maltese pup — named Holly...
CEOs got $800,000 pay raise, leaving workers further behind
NEW YORK — Did you get a 7% raise last year? Congratulations, yours was in line with what CEOs at the biggest companies got. But for chief executives, that 7%...
Bronx Night Market is back with global bites to tickle your taste buds
Forget Yankee Stadium and the New York Botanical Garden — this weekend, head to The Bronx to stuff your face. The Bronx Night Market returns to Fordham Plaza for its...
Princess Diana's death turned into morbid attraction at Tennessee theme park
A theme park has created a bizarre attraction based on Princess Diana’s death in what is being seen as a sick attempt to cash in on the tragedy. Guests are...
Colorado law caps cost of insulin at $100 a month
DENVER — People with diabetes in Colorado won’t have to pay more than $100 a month for insulin under a new law. Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation Wednesday that caps...
Man freed in ‘doppleganger’ case now facing weapons, drug charges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man who was released from prison and awarded $1 million for his wrongful conviction has been indicted on weapons and drug charges. Federal...
Brooklyn soldier slams Mykonos hotspot over $937 lunch bill
A US Army soldier from Brooklyn is warning tourists to avoid a hotspot in Greece, saying he and his friends were ripped off to the tune of $937 for a...
Jets' GM search begins with one expected, one surprise candidate
The Jets’ search for a new general manager ramped up Friday as the team began to request permission to interview candidates. Among the first ones contacted are Eagles vice president...
Dealership gifts car to woman after cop gives her a lift
A Louisiana woman who walks six miles to her Walmart cashier job now has a car of her own after a Good Samaritan cop gave her a lift one day...
Why sharps loving betting on the WNBA
Though it’s likely to be buried in an early-season media barrage that features the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs, golf’s U.S. Open (June 13-16), and possibly even the women’s soccer...
Yankees starter still worried after pitching test: 'Felt it a little bit'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Don’t pencil James Paxton back in the Yankees’ rotation yet. The left-hander has been sidelined with left knee inflammation and said he “felt it a little...
After backlash over creepy look, 'Sonic' release will be delayed
Fans, you can either have a bizarrely human-looking Sonic the Hedgehog this year, or you can have a less odd-looking Sonic the Hedgehog later. The makers of the movie based...
Kenyan court upholds law criminalizing gay sex in unanimous ruling
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s High Court on Friday upheld sections of the penal code that criminalize same-sex relations, a disappointment for gay rights activists across Africa where dozens of countries...
Meteorologist takes AOC to task about climate change message
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media Thursday during a tornado warning in Washington, DC, and tried to connect the event to climate change — prompting a meteorologist to call...
Climate protesters rally as Europe votes on parliament
BERLIN — Protesters -- many of them too young to vote -- took to the streets Friday across the European Union to demand tougher action against global warming as the...
The best Hamptons restaurants for feasting in summer 2019
Every summer a new crop of restaurants pops up in the Hamptons faster than you can say rosé. Some are the brainchildren of East End natives, while others have New...
Three more people die on Mount Everest
Three people died descending from Mount Everest on Thursday, increasing the death toll for the week to seven. Climbers hoping to make it to the top of the mountain are...
LeBron James steps up Kyrie Irving recruitment in bold Instagram move
LeBron James has another superstar target, and the Knicks may have a competitor for Kyrie Irving. James liked an Instagram post Friday afternoon displaying Irving in a Lakers jersey, adding...
'Forrest Gump,' 25 years later: Why this classic doesn't hold up
This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the beloved Tom Hanks/Robert Zemeckis movie “Forrest Gump,” about a dim-witted but lovable everyman and his unintentional journey through the center of pivotal...
FCC and DOJ may agree on Sprint, T-Mobile merger
When it comes to T-Mobile and Sprint, President Trump’s top regulators may be more closely aligned than previously thought. Before making this week’s surprise announcement that he supported the controversial,...
Golden Tate all-in on Giants' long shot quarterback plan
Giants receiver Golden Tate says he hopes Daniel Jones’ time as Eli Manning’s protégé will pay off as well as Aaron Rodgers’ years as Brett Favre’s understudy did. Big Blue...
'Poison Rose,' John Travolta's latest, withers on the vine
John Travolta tries out a Texas twang in this predictable noir from director George Gallo, best known as writer of 1988’s terrific “Midnight Run.” But that was a long time...
This retiree drives underprivileged college students home from school
A selfless 76-year-old retiree in upstate New York is dedicating his golden years to paying it forward — driving thousands of miles to bring low-income college students home from school....
Airbnb gives NYC information on 17,500 rental listings
Airbnb turned over partially redacted data of 17,500 listings — as part of a deal in the company’s long-simmering legal battle against the city, according to court documents. The data...
Delta flight attendants say Zac Posen uniforms caused health issues
Two Delta Air Lines flight attendants are taking an American clothing company to court over allegations that their Zac Posen-designed uniforms are causing a slew of medical issues including rashes,...
All signs point to the under in this one
The Blue Jays have had 15 of their 25 home games go under the total so far this season and with the Padres heading north of the border for a...
NFL's most controversial cornerback retires
Adam "Pac-Man" Jones’ career was long and filled with controversy. And now, it is over. Jones announced his retirement on Friday after a 12-year career. The infamous cornerback ends his...
College student falls to her death taking photo at scenic cliff
An Oregon State University student tragically died Sunday morning after police say she fell 100 feet while trying to snap a picture at a popular mountain lookout. Michelle Casey, 22,...
Accused serial subway saboteur likes to 'inconvenience people': sources
It’s the ultimate middle finger to Big Apple commuters. The subway saboteur suspected of causing some 750 delays told cops that he gets his kicks by causing chaos and ruining...
Double or Nothing preview: What AEW needs to match huge hype
Let's see if All Elite Wrestling lives up to the hype. After months of talk and promises, we finally get to see what the company is about. AEW puts on...
El Chapo is lying about prison life to plot an escape: prosecutors
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is only whining about his lack of earplugs and outdoor activity as an elaborate ruse to escape prison ahead of sentencing, according to a new court...
Robbery suspect draws comparisons to Jon Snow, Harry Styles
Detectives investigating a robbery may need to look in the north after releasing a computer-generated image of the suspect who bears a striking resemblance to Game of Thrones hero Jon...
Autistic student missing from Stuyvesant High School
A 21-year-old student with autism was reported missing from Stuyvesant High School Friday morning — bringing a flurry of police cars, helicopters and harbor units to the area to find...
Firefighters bring Wendy’s baked potato to woman who burned her own
There’s no use crying over burned potatoes — especially when the local fire department delivers a replacement. A woman in Glade Spring, Va., was treated to get a special delivery...
NASA exec quits weeks after appointment to lead 2024 moon landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A top NASA executive hired in April to guide strategy for returning astronauts to the moon by 2024 has resigned, the space agency said on Thursday,...
National Spelling Bee drops perfection as prerequisite to entry
The field of competitors in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee has nearly doubled in recent years, thanks to a program that gives young prodigies an alternative route into an...
Trump defends attack on Nancy Pelosi and rips Russia 'hoax'
President Trump declared Friday that he was justified in attacking Nancy Pelosi because she fired first, asserted that his administration would get to the bottom of the Russia “hoax” and...
Booking.com is cracking down on hotel ‘resort fees’
Booking.com will soon begin to charge hotels a commission on the resort fees they collect from consumers in an effort to combat the practice. For tourists, it could provide hope...
De Blasio calls for probe of Brooklyn community board for spending $26K on SUV
Mayor Bill de Blasio called for a city probe of a Brooklyn community board that shelled out $26,000 in public funds for a hybrid SUV — reportedly for the board...
Police end mystery behind Olympic soccer star's death
After days of wild speculation, first on where Colombian soccer player Leidy Asprilla had disappeared and then what caused the Olympian’s death, authorities have ruled it a simple, but tragic,...
Not all the Browns share in Odell Beckham's Gerald McCoy dream
Gerald McCoy seems to be taking Odell Beckham's advice. Just days after Beckham unleashed a cavalcade of Instagram comments pushing McCoy to come to the Browns, McCoy has told teams...
'Q Ball' explores Kevin Durant's side gig with San Quentin prisoners
In basketball, rehabilitation generally keeps a player off the court. For San Quentin’s Warriors, the court is the rehab. “Q Ball” is a moving and dynamically shot portrait of the...
Missing 4-year-old Texas girl Maleah Davis likely dead: cops
The 4-year-old Texas girl who went missing about three weeks ago was likely murdered, according to police, who said her stepfather's story about what happened has a hole "large enough...
Man commits suicide after his service dog is killed by alligator
A Florida man whose service dog was killed by an alligator last week committed suicide after the attack, distraught relatives and neighbors said. Andrew Epp, who had struggled with mental...
Sylvester Stallone is still pals with turtles from original 'Rocky'
These tough turtles are not down for the count. Sylvester Stallone, 72, has kept in touch with his two hard-shelled pals from the original "Rocky." ""With my original buddies from...
Several injured in suspected package bomb blast in France
A package bomb exploded on a busy street in the French city of Lyon on Friday, injuring at least seven people and prompting a probe by anti-terrorism investigators. The small...
Airline worker assaulted by angry passenger
A passenger was filmed striking a Spirit Airlines employee while attempting to board a flight in Denver, Colorado. Video filmed by another customer shows the employee telling the passenger not...
Catholic nuns urged to speak out about sex abuse
VATICAN CITY — The umbrella group of Catholic nuns is urging religious sisters around the world to speak out about sexual abuse by priests and other abuses of power that...
Discovery of billion-year-old fungi upends understanding of life on Earth
When scientists search for species that lived hundreds of millions of years ago they’re not always just looking for ancient animals. Life on Earth has changed a lot over time,...
Underwater volcano explains mysterious ocean hum heard around the world
Months ago, a bizarre hum rippled through the waters far off the coast of Africa, traveling around the world and drawing the attention of scientists who managed to capture it...
Disneyland holds auditions for Stormtroopers to work on 'Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge'
Disneyland is looking for a few good Stormtroopers to help defend the Dark Side in the California park’s new “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Auditions were held Friday for men and...
Judge denies retrial for NJ man who robbed, killed pal over $10K
A 21-year-old New Jersey man who murdered his childhood pal to get his hands on her inheritance money was denied his request for a retrial Friday. A lawyer for Liam...
Colombian breeds, sells rare frogs to undercut animal traffickers
CUNDINAMARCA, Colombia — In a small farmhouse surrounded by cloud forest, Iván Lozano inspects dozens of glass containers that hold some of the world’s most coveted frogs. The conservationist has...
De Blasio tries to defend using taxpayer-funded NYPD security for campaign trips
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended the use of taxpayer funds to cover the costs of his NYPD security detail while traveling for his long-shot presidential bid. "I'm obviously in a...
US to send 1,500 troops to Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
President Trump announced Friday that about 1,500 additional US troops will be deployed to the Middle East — mostly in a protective role — amid escalating tensions with Iran. "We're...
More teens are terrorizing the city
Cops are on the hunt for four teens who allegedly robbed two people in Manhattan and attacked one of them, police said Friday. The teens are wanted for stealing a...
Mets take shot on former All-Star, who's nearing rock bottom
Ervin Santana’s availability and résumé spoke loudly to a Mets team in need of starting pitching depth. And so the 36-year-old right-hander will receive a chance to show he has...
Sanders refuses to apologize for not supporting wars in Middle East
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday he’d never apologize for refusing to support wars in the Middle East, saying that he was right about past wars going back to...
Why Lance Armstrong 'wouldn't change a thing' about doping downfall
Lance Armstrong said he wouldn’t have changed a thing about his consistent doping that led to what he called “the biggest meltdown in the history of sports.” The former cycling...
Veteran pitcher might refuse to leave if MLB's worst team trades him
Andrew Cashner might be the only player in Major League Baseball who may refuse to leave the league's worst team for a contender. Cashner, who could be a trade chip...
Woman has 86 skin cancer surgeries, blames tanning 'addiction'
Here's a cautionary tale to start your summer. A 43-year-old Tennessee woman claims she's undergone 86 skin cancer surgeries. She blames tanning beds. "If I could go back and talk...
Rep. Nadler nearly passes out during NYC press conference
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, nearly collapsed and had to be rushed to a hospital from a Manhattan press conference with Mayor de Blasio on...
Sophia Weaver dies, mom vows to advocate for other disabled children
Sophia Weaver, a North Carolina girl whose restrictive disabilities made her a rallying point for activists, passed away at 10 years old on Thursday, after two months in hospice care....
The Sam Darnold and Adam Gase marriage is off to an impressive start
The Jets had their first organized team activity (OTA) practice that was open to the media on Thursday. Most of the attention focused on coach Adam Gase’s news conference and...
NASA needs help deciding where to land on this asteroid
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has already accomplished a lot since arriving at the space rock known as Bennu late last year. The spacecraft successfully entered orbit around the asteroid, scanned its...
Dying mom's final wish: Son's hospital room graduation ceremony
Marilyn Siets had one big thing keeping her going: Her baby boy, Noah, was graduating from high school in three weeks. But as her organs started failing after a five-year...
Feds bust Disney World worker for trying to lure young girl for sex
A Disney World employee was nabbed for trying to lure an 8-year-old girl for sex — after bringing a child-size pink dress and condoms to the “encounter” that was actually...
Scientists think Leonardo da Vinci probably had ADHD
Legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci may have had ADHD, according to a shocking paper published 500 years after his death. It's claimed that da Vinci — who famously left behind...
Twitter bans anti-Trump Krassenstein brothers over fake accounts
Twitter has put the kibosh on the Krassenstein brothers – saying the anti-Trump trolls had broken the site’s rules by operating fake accounts. Brian and Ed Krassenstein, who gained a...
Port Authority reveals options to overhaul Times Square bus terminal
A plan may finally be in the works to replace the decrepit Port Authority Bus Terminal with a new transit hub — now officials just need to decide what that...
Wendy's worker takes bath in kitchen sink, restaurant still passes inspection
This doesn’t count as washing your hands before returning to work. An employee at a Wendy’s in Florida brought his home hygiene routine to the fast food restaurant, washing up...
Flaming birthday cake surprise ruined by clumsy kid
This birthday cake surprise was a real “smash.” When a sleeping boy in Mexicali, Mexico, was awakened with a birthday song and a cake on his bed, the kid rolled...
RJ Barrett MVP comparison that should have Knicks salivating
Here’s a juicy comparison to chew on over Memorial Day Weekend — courtesy of ESPN’s college basketball savant Jay Bilas. Bilas sees a lot of 2018 MVP James Harden in...
Suspected subway saboteur has history of transit crimes: cops
The transit troublemaker with a penchant for pulling emergency brakes has terrorized the rails before — as a serial subway surfer with a laundry list of arrests. Isaiah Thompson, 23,...
What to buy at Topshop's sale before its US stores close
Fresh-off-the-runway fast fashion is dead. Well, that's the mood among Topshop and Topman fans stateside. On Thursday, the BBC reported that the British High Street retailer will close all of...
Spirit passenger gets 'lit' on an airplane
What a butt-head! A man was busted for smoking on a Spirit Airlines flight to Minneapolis, Minnesota. His seatmate, Anita Russell, filmed the outrageous incident and said the offender seemed...
Teen who showed sex tape to friends will register as sex offender
A judge in Ohio has ordered a teen who admitted to secretly filming himself having sex with a 14-year-old girl and sharing the footage with classmates to register as a...
Mailman's last day on the job will move you to tears
A job well done. US Postal Service employee Floyd Martin has been delivering mail to the same community of residents in Marietta, Ga., for more than two decades. As of...
Penguins' changes could start with blockbuster Phil Kessel trade
After an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Islanders, the Penguins might be shifting some pieces around. Phil Kessel is not only available, but could soon be on the...
Jayme Closs kidnapper to learn his fate at sentencing
The Wisconsin man who kidnapped 13-year-old Jayme Closs, killed her parents and kept her captive in a remote cabin for 88 days before she escaped will learn his fate Friday....
Animals will shrink to survive over the next century
Animals will get smaller over the next century as they downsize to survive. Scientists say larger species will also be wiped out as humans destroy their habitats. Rodents, including the...
Burglars don blond wigs, take off in minivan with $40K and jewelry
Two men wearing cheap blond wigs and surgical masks were among a group that held up a Queens social club for $40,000 in cash, cellphones and jewelry — before peeling...
Barking dogs turn FedEx driver into a scaredy cat
A FedEx driver is run off by a pair of barking dogs in a funny new video. When the deliveryman tries to take a package to a Texas home, two...
The Hamptons’ hautest beach boutiques for 2019
Frances Valentine, 78 Main St., Sag Harbor Just in time for summer, Frances Valentine is opening a Sag Harbor pop-up, selling everything from Polaroid cameras to peacock embroidered caftans ($245),...
Explore the new North Fork: The buzziest hotels, restaurants and vineyards
Sweet Stays Two new hotels (and another glam inn update) are debuting on the North Fork this season, placing the destination firmly on the New York City weekender’s map. The Menhaden (from...
Tracy Anderson on the makeup, books — and yes, even wine — she swears by
Swimsuit season is nigh, but never fear: Tracy Anderson is here to make you sweat. The celebrity fitness pioneer and creator of the “Tracy Anderson Method” — whose devotees include Gwyneth Paltrow,...
Glamping in the Hamptons is now a thing
Four years ago, Brooklynite Janet Huey and her boyfriend, Colin Green, were browsing listings on Airbnb when they stumbled upon a safari-like setup in Woodstock. The site was operated by...
Theresa May's successor won't get better Brexit deal: Irish minister
DUBLIN - The European Union will not offer a better Brexit deal to the person who takes over as British prime minister, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Friday,...
College softball star puts heart surgery on hold for last season
Open-heart surgery can wait. Stevie Wisz has a season to finish. Wisz, a UCLA senior softball player who has suffered from heart ailments virtually her entire life and wears a...
Suspected subway saboteur speechless as he's hauled off in cuffs
The accused serial subway brake yanker who is being eyed for causing as many as 750 train delays was speechless as he was hauled out of a Manhattan police station...
Aaron Rodgers' beer-chugging shame got worse from hundreds of miles away
Aaron Rodgers isn't the most talented quarterback in the NFC North ... when it comes to chugging beer. At Thursday night's Bucks game, the Packers star was featured on the...
Ride Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs
Kyle Hendricks made us look great last Sunday night and after a roller-coaster week we can use a little stability. Reds are at Wrigley for the weekend and Hendricks allowed...
Summer's most versatile bags (and what to put in them)
Whether you're hitting the Memorial Day sales or the shore, fun ideas on how to curate the perfect summer carry-all bag, depending on your destination: Randall's Island, the Highline, Central...
Charles Barkley takes aim at Drake: I'd 'knock the hell' out of him
Greek Freak, take heed: Charles Barkley has a plan for that pesky Toronto Raptors superfan. The outspoken NBA great gave a possible gameplan for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo when the...
Nanny gets 14 years for making toddler eat porridge with deadly amount of salt
A nanny from hell has been sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison for killing a 2-year-old boy by forcing him to eat porridge laced with an enormous amount...
Woman killed 70-year-old victim, sexually assaulted her with umbrella: cops
A New Jersey woman was busted in the sickening murder of a 70-year-old woman — who was sexually assaulted with an umbrella and robbed of a mere $15, according to...
Jellyfish carrying paralysis toxins found along Jersey Shore
Memorial Day revelers who flock to the Jersey Shore are being advised of a real sting operation. Hundreds of unwelcome visitors — toxic jellyfish noted for their tiny size and...
Therapy alpacas help trauma victims de-stress
Victoria Barrett, a counselor from Worcester, England, treats victims of trauma and abuse with the help of 43 therapy alpacas. Barrett uses “Camelidynamics” to train the alpacas, and applies the...
4-year-old boy missing after being swept away in flooded Indiana creek
A 4-year-old boy was swept away in a flooded Indiana creek after heavy rain pounded the area — and he is nowhere to be found, according to a local report....
Sultan of Brunei returns degree from Oxford after proposed LGBT death penalty
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has returned an honorary degree awarded by Britain's Oxford University after a global backlash led by celebrities including George Clooney and Elton John for proposing the...
High school reprints yearbooks after students seen flashing alleged racist signs
A Chicago high school will reprint its 2018-19 yearbooks at a cost of $53,794 after 18 photographs show students making a hand gesture associated with white nationalism, according to reports....
Son buried dead 97-year-old mom in back yard to collect benefits: cops
An Arizona man allegedly buried his dead 97-year-old mother in the back yard — and told no one, so that he could continue raking in the woman’s Social Security and...
Woman strips down and jumps into a frozen lake and more idiotic moments
In this episode of "They Had It Coming," a half-naked hottie learns she may not be hot enough to melt a frozen lake. Plus passengers watch their bus driver get...
Teen wanted in Florida shooting arrested in Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities say a teen connected to a Florida high school football game shooting has been arrested in Georgia. The Florida Times-Union reports that 19-year-old Arthur Davin Jones...
North Korea says talks won't resume unless US changes position
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday that nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless the Trump administration moves away from what Pyongyang described as unilateral...
Pakistan official: Bomb at Quetta mosque kills one, wounds 15
QUETTA, Pakistan — A bomb exploded at a mosque on Friday in the Pakistani city of Quetta, the capital of restive Baluchistan province, killing the prayer leader and wounding 15...
UK Prime Minister Theresa May resigning after Brexit failures
A tearful Theresa May said Friday she’d quit after failing to deliver a Brexit deal, setting up a contest that will install a new British prime minister who could pursue...
India troops kill Kashmir militant linked to al Qaeda
SRINAGAR, India — Government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed a top militant commander linked to al Qaeda in the disputed region, officials said Friday. Zakir Musa was killed Thursday evening...
China to support airlines seeking compensation from Boeing
BEIJING — China's airline industry association has thrown its support behind 13 Chinese carriers seeking compensation from Boeing for groundings of the 737 MAX 8. The China Air Transport Association...
Same-sex couples start registering marriages in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Hundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan rushed to get married Friday, the first day a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage took effect. Taiwan became the first...
NY lawmakers to hold hearing on sexual harassment
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers are holding a hearing on sexual harassment and what the state can do to combat the widespread problem in the public and private sectors....
Cops bust subway saboteur likely behind hundreds of train delays
Police nabbed an alleged subway brake puller late Thursday — and are investigating if he’s the suspect responsible for causing more than 700 commute-crushing delays since February alone, police said....
How the Yankees could fill gaping CC Sabathia hole
BALTIMORE — CC Sabathia went on the 10-day injured list Thursday to take care of his inflamed right knee. That was a given following Wednesday night’s victory over the Orioles...
DH days jump-starting Yankees' Luke Voit
BALTIMORE — Manager Aaron Boone used Luke Voit as the DH on Thursday for a second straight game and went with Kendrys Morales at first in back-to-back games. “Kind of...
Yankees' big guns were needed after all
BALTIMORE — Considering they were a combined 10-for-26 with seven homers and 14 RBIs in the previous three wins over the Orioles, not seeing Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres in...
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket, Starlink satellites into orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- SpaceX, the private rocket company of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched the first batch of 60 small satellites into low-Earth orbit on Thursday for Musk's new...
The Brodie Van Wagenen mistake that put Mickey Callaway in danger: ex-Mets GM
Steve Phillips cringed when he heard it. That would be one of Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s boasts before the season started that his newly constructed team was the...
TV networks can't get enough cover-ups and obstructions
“Gee, Mr. Edison! You just invented the light bulb! People will be able to see in the dark! What will you think of next?” “Next, Billy, I will invent the...
AOC shares panicked reaction to DC tornado warning on Instagram
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez livestreamed on Instagram her panicked reaction to a tornado warning in Washington, DC, on Thursday afternoon. The Bronx Democrat shared video of a downpour shot from...
'Manny' arrested for molesting kids, possessing child porn
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A 30-year-old Southern California man who says he works as a "manny" for families with young children is facing four felony counts of sexual assault involving...
This incredible Yankees' run doesn't make any sense
BALTIMORE — For six games, the Golden State Warriors have been slathered in praise for remembering how to win without Kevin Durant. Durant may be the best basketball player on...
Snapchat employees abused data access, spied on users: report
Snapchat employees have been using internal tools — which offer them privileged access to user data — to spy on people's pages, a report says. Two workers who are no...
'Killer granny' indicted in husband's fatal shooting
MANTORVILLE, Minn. — A grand jury in Minnesota indicted a 57-year-old woman who authorities allege fatally shot her husband before fleeing to Florida and killing a woman there. The Dodge...
Trump, Pelosi wage Twitter war over 'stammer' video
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump traded insults on Twitter Thursday evening after Trump tweeted a video that showed moments when the Democratic congresswoman stammered during a press conference...
Mets and Mickey Callaway's real test will be coming soon enough
The scores turned late and often this week at Citi Field, and if you really want to know the greater state of the National League East, here’s the true final...
Man charged with murder in death of daughter he mistook for intruder
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Authorities in South Carolina have charged a man with killing his daughter, whom he mistook for a potential intruder. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Jermaine...
Suspect in bus shove murder case did not 'intend to kill': lawyer
LAS VEGAS — There is more to know than a bus security video clip has shown about the case of a 25-year-old woman accused of killing a 74-year-old man by...