July 22, 2019
Dems will hold mock Mueller hearing to prep for testimony: report
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to hold a mock hearing on Tuesday -- behind closed doors -- to prep for Robert Mueller's upcoming congressional testimony, a report says....
Woman wearing cat shirt arrested for trying to poison neighbor's dog
She's more of a cat person. A Colorado woman wearing a cat-themed t-shirt was arrested for trying to poison her neighbor’s dog, according to reports. Margaret Werker, 73, was convicted...
Murdered couple, missing teens in Canada could be linked: cops
The brutal killing of an American woman and an Australian man could be connected to the disappearance of two teenagers in British Columbia and the remains of a man found...
Yankees can't overcome rare play, Sabathia fiasco
MINNEAPOLIS — Poised to score in the first inning and force the Twins to play catch up, the Yankees watched Edwin Encarnacion lumber toward first base after hitting a ball...
Bad apples: Couple claims racial profiling mid-proposal at Angry Orchard brewery
“I have never been so humiliated in my life," wrote Cathy-Marie Hamlet in a lengthy Facebook post on Sunday. "On what was supposed to be one of the best days...
Jarred Kelenic's mother is sick of Mets stories about her son
Jarred Kelenic will always be tied to the Mets and that doesn't sit well with the former first-round draft pick's mother. "It still surprises me seeing him in New York...
'Hero' unclogs sewer to help clear flooding on Queens highway
If you see something, do something. One woman in Queens took action Monday night to help alleviate severe flooding that closed all lanes on the Long Island Expressway near Francis...
Puerto Ricans pack streets again after governor refuses to resign
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans packed the streets of San Juan Monday to renew demands that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resign amid a scandal triggered by the leak of offensive...
City Council could allow cyclists to follow pedestrian signals over traffic lights
It’s a green light for cyclists to run red lights. The City Council will vote Tuesday on a bill that would allow bike riders to follow pedestrian walk signs rather...
Cops looking for subway creep who took video up woman's skirt
A perverted creep held his cellphone under a woman's dress aboard a No. 7 train in Queens and recorded illicit video, police said Monday. The suspect approached the 30-year-old woman...
Sergeants union chief rips NYPD for tweet about cops ‘cooling off’
"Sometimes you just need to cool off!" Videos posted online Monday -- showing NYPD cops being drenched with buckets of water by residents in Harlem and Brooklyn -- were being...
Scandals and storms have left Puerto Rico drowning in debt
The scandal engulfing Puerto Rico was most recently fueled by revelations in July that Gov. Richard Rosselló had exchanged sexist and homophobic messages with top aides — but the seeds...
Suspended MTA official caught parked in crosswalk by Post reporter
An MTA supervisor who was recently suspended for running a side business on state time spent part of his Monday workday on a meandering shopping break in which he parked...
In-N-Out can't explain how mystery burger got to Queens
The popular West Coast burger chain In-N-Out said Monday it could not solve the mystery of a New York man who discovered one of its burgers sitting untouched on Queens...
Mexico sets new record for most murders in first half of year
Mexico set a new murder record in the first half of 2019 -- as 17,608 people were killed in the country plagued by cartel and gang violence. The alarming number...
Beauty queen Kathy Zhu fell victim to the left's ugly bias
Kathy Zhu is an intelligent, global-class beauty, worthy of being crowned Miss World. Now, she’ll never get the chance. Her goal of achieving national and international beauty-pageant stardom — to...
Giants avoid Daniel Jones drama
Daniel Jones will not miss any time on the field at the start of his first NFL training camp. Jones signed his first NFL contract Monday night, assuring he will...
Berkeley political correctness means we'd get 'Person-hattan'
You’ve probably heard that the city of Berkeley, Calif., is banning the use of the word “manhole” because it isn’t gender-neutral — meaning it has that deplorable word “man” in...
Iran's bitcoin interest should have the world concerned
The Associated Press reported last week that there is a boom in bitcoin use — in Iran. “Some observers have warned that cryptocurrencies could be used to bypass the Trump...
Warren Buffett took Occidental CEO 'to the cleaners': Carl Icahn
Occidental Petroleum allowed itself to be played by the Oracle of Omaha so top brass could hold onto their jobs, billionaire investor Carl Icahn alleged Monday. Icahn, who has railed...
Saks Off Fifth closing only store in the Bronx
Saks’ discount brand, Saks Off Fifth, is pulling out of the Bronx after opening its first store there two years ago. The 25,000-square-foot store at the Bay Plaza Shopping Center...
Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal losing clients over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Hollywood is running closing credits on publicist Peggy Siegal, citing her ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. No fewer than three movie or television clients have fired Siegal for her...
Venezeula capital plunges into darkness after massive power outage
CARACAS, Venezuela — The lights have gone out across much of Venezuela, snarling traffic in the capital and reviving fears of the blackouts that plunged the country into chaos a...
NJ man busted after allegedly leaving toddler in car for 3 hours
A New Jersey man was reportedly arrested for leaving his 3-year-old son in a hot car while he spent three hours inside a sports bar early Saturday. Atlantic City resident...
The best of golf's way-too-fast season of majors
DUBLIN , Ireland — With Shane Lowry having captured the British Open Sunday at Royal Portrush and all of Ireland not nearly finished celebrating, this brings an abrupt and jarring...
Woman killed in jet ski accident at popular Georgia lake
A 20-year-old Georgia woman was killed in a jet ski accident on Lake Lanier -- the 12th person to die at the popular reservoir this year, authorities said. Kaylynn Ticas...
Uber says de Blasio's ride-share rules hurt poor New Yorkers
The de Blasio administration’s crackdown on ride-hailing services is hurting poor riders, according to Uber. The San Francisco company says city and state regulations reining in ride-hailing services like Uber...
Video shows woman cross flooded Brooklyn street during hellish storm
A powerful rainstorm hammered New York City on Monday evening, flooding streets in Brooklyn and Staten Island and downing trees in the metro area.
Yankees fall victim to sad, rare play
After DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Judge started the first inning by drawing walks from Twins lefty Martin Perez, the heavy-legged Edwin Encarnacion strolled to the plate. Out of all the...
Man says he nearly died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
A Georgia man says he contracted a flesh-eating bacteria during a family vacation to Florida — and nearly died. Tony Meredith told WDHN that he began to experience flu-like symptoms...
De Blasio says city ready for more power outages amid severe storms
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday night said the city is prepared for more power outages as severe thunderstorms rolled through the tri-state area. “With severe storms tonight, we are...
The war on the military's diet
America's armed forces are fighting — over food. A study published in the journal Military Medicine suggested that serving men and women should adopt the keto diet — the trendy high-fat,...
Jeff McNeil's fiery nature is perfectly balanced by Mets coach
For somebody hitting .339 to lead the major leagues, Jeff McNeil tends to get worked up about his failures. It’s a character trait that has driven the 27-year-old Mets utilityman...
City Council calls on ACS to clarify custody rules for pot-smoking parents
Parents caught using or possessing marijuana will be at much less risk of losing custody of their kids under a new rule change being pushed by the City Council. The...
Flesh-eating bacteria: How to avoid summer's scariest health threat
It's summer’s scariest health threat. But how worried should you be about necrotizing fasciitis, better known as “flesh-eating disease”? Although US officials haven’t issued any warnings this summer about the...
Cuomo's incredible wind-power pander
Flanked by former veep and climate-crusader Al Gore, Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed a wide-ranging “climate-action” bill. He also announced that New Yorkers would subsidize construction of more than...
Yankees' diagnosis for Gary Sanchez slump
MINNEAPOLIS — On June 21 Gary Sanchez was hitting .274 with 23 homers, 52 RBIs, a .982 OPS and headed for the All-Star Game. Sanchez exited Monday night’s 8-6 loss...
Bob Morgenthau's decades of service made NYC a far better place
Robert Morgenthau, who died Sunday at age 99, was Manhattan DA for 34 years — not only setting the record for the city’s longest-serving prosecutor but, in the words of...
Britain's beginning to wake up on the Iranian menace
In its final hours in office, the British government of Prime Minister Theresa May was still trying to have it both ways, this time in response to Iran’s seizure of...
De Blasio 'temporarily' withdraws TLC chief nominee after 'awful' hearing
Mayor Bill de Blasio has "temporarily" withdrawn the nomination of Jeff Roth to lead the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission. The news comes four days after Roth's disastrous confirmation hearing,...
Turning the tide against campus kangaroo 'rape' courts
"John Doe” was in his second year in Pennsylvania State University’s honors program when he told a fellow student she was “beautiful” in a flirty text session that led to...
Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame nod could come with painful company
The rivalry could be going somewhere it has seldom gone before. Cooperstown. Yankees fans are almost certain to return to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in droves next July...
Schumer told Al Franken to resign in creepy bedside chat: report
In a weird 2017 bedside chat, Sen. Chuck Schumer threatened to sic the entire Democratic caucus on Al Franken if he refused to resign from the chamber amidst several women...
Long Island officials offer $15K reward for return of stolen eagle
Long Island officials are offering a $15,000 reward for the safe return of "Sam" — an elderly bald eagle that was stolen from his enclosure at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge....
The left smears a senator for calling out elite ideology
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley used a perfectly good word in its appropriate context — and now he stands accused of dog-whistle bigotry. At the National Conservatism conference in Washington,...
Even running for prez, de Blasio can't resist dirty financial tricks
He’s clearly addicted to funny money: Now Mayor Bill de Blasio’s been caught violating federal campaign law by using his state Fairness PAC to jumpstart his White House run. Not...
'MAGA bomber' lawyers ask judge for 10 years instead of life sentence
Attorneys for accused “MAGA bomber” Cesar Sayoc Jr., who faces life behind bars for shipping bomb-like devices to prominent Democrats last year, say that he should receive no more than...
Trump announces budget deal with congressional leaders
President Trump and congressional leadership have reached a deal on a new federal budget and lifting the debt ceiling, it was announced Monday night. “I am pleased to announce that...
Jets' Marcus Maye injury saga has already begun
Third-year safety Marcus Maye is going to have to wait to start training camp. The Jets placed Maye on the active/physically unable to perform list on Monday in advance of...
Louisiana cop fired for Facebook post saying AOC ‘needs a round'
The Louisiana police officer who wrote on Facebook that New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "needs a round" has been fired, officials said Monday. Gretna Police Chief Arthur Lawson told reporters...
Trump's Fed board choice calls for rate reduction
President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, Judy Shelton, is calling on the Fed to lower interest rates by 50 basis points as soon as next week. “Even a...
Tracing Le'Veon Bell's unique greatness back to its earliest days
Le’Veon Bell’s determination showed itself at an early age. Bell’s mother, Lisa, remembers him at 5 years old climbing up a chair to the kitchen counter to the refrigerator to...
NBA legend returns to Spurs in different role
Gregg Popovich has made some additions to the coaching staff in San Antonio, and he’ll have a very familiar face on the Spurs bench with him. Two-time NBA MVP Tim...
Dive-bombing seagulls a threat to kids on Jersey Shore: mayor
Beware the dive-bombing birds! Aggressive, snack-obsessed seagulls are wreaking havoc on the Jersey Shore — and posing a legit public safety threat to kids, the mayor of Ocean City warned....
Breast implants should come with 'illness' warning: plastic surgeon
Breast implant illness may not be a medically recognized condition, but some surgeons say the cosmetic procedure should now come with a warning. Those who claim to suffer from the...
Mom of Harlem shooting victim feared her 11-year-old son was paralyzed
"The fact that he's only 11 and he can say, 'I got shot.' It doesn't make sense...I don't know what's going on with this world we're living in. It's dangerous...
Switch failure snarls subway service in Brooklyn
Subway service on several numbered lines will be disrupted during the Monday-evening rush hour, the MTA warned -- after the same lines ground to a halt during Friday's commute. As...
Mike Pence canceled NH trip to avoid drug-dealing ex-Giants player: report
Vice President Mike Pence abruptly canceled a trip to New Hampshire earlier this month so he could avoid shaking hands with a former New York Giants player under investigation for...
FBI targets LA's City Hall, DWP in scathing investigation
FBI agents descended on Los Angeles’s City Hall and a public utilities agency Monday amid a wide-ranging federal probe into the local government, according to a new report. Federal agents...
Amanda Knox asks donors for $10,000 to pay for wedding
Amanda Knox and her fiancé are trying to crowdfund their wedding — asking people for up to $10,000 a pop to do such things as pay for a time capsule....
Odell Beckham on media double standard: 'It's all backwards'
Odell Beckham Jr. had more bones to pick than just the Giants. When he wasn’t criticizing the manner in which the Giants traded him to the Browns, Beckham made sure...
Woman allegedly slugs Disney employee after cutting line
The angriest guest on earth? A Chicago woman threw a fit while waiting to get on the popular Disney ride "Tower of Terror" -- allegedly punching a cast member in...
Forget summer casual — flaunt your style while sticking to the dress code
When Sarah Johnson strolled into her office near Grand Central last week, the Upper East Sider sported a black dress with strappy heels and accessorized with sparkly jewelry. The public...
Mets' pivotal Zack Wheeler return plan comes just in time
Zack Wheeler finally has a tentative date for his return to the Mets. The right-hander is scheduled to pitch Friday against the Pirates at Citi Field, according to industry sources,...
Schumer demands Grubhub CEO refund all overcharges
Sen. Chuck Schumer has been in talks with the chief executive of Grubhub over bogus fees the food-delivery giant has been charging restaurants nationwide — and is demanding that the...
Boris Johnson is the hero Britain needs and other commentary
Foreign desk: Boris Johnson Is the Hero Britain Needs “Boris Johnson really doesn’t fit the commentariat’s view of what a [prime minister] should be,” observes Tim Montgomerie at The Telegraph,...
Sex offender traps 2 girls in car, allegedly molests one while other escapes
A level-three sex offender lured two girls onto his Brooklyn property by offering to sell them a used bicycle — only to lock them in a car and sexually abuse...
Anti-Israel bigotry blocks Mideast Christians' pilgrimages
Last week, hundreds of religious leaders and activists descended on Washington for the Trump administration’s second annual ministerial gathering on international religious freedom. Yazidis, Shi’ite Muslims, evangelical Christians, Ahmadiyya Muslims,...
Jets bring in veteran to help fill temporary tight end hole
Just days before training camp, the Jets addressed some depth Monday. Gang Green agreed to a deal with tight end Ryan Griffin, the team announced. Griffin spent the past six...
Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face Vegas rape charge: prosecutors
Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges stemming from a model-turned teacher's claim that the soccer superstar raped her in 2009 after a night of clubbing in Las Vegas, prosecutors said...
Fat-shaming plates yanked from Macy's after online backlash
Pass the salt, these dinner plates are pretty tasteless. Macy’s yanked a series of dishes that feature arbitrary “portion control” circles from their Herald Square location on Sunday after social...
A quarter of moms, dads raising teens say they are helicopter parents
More people admit to being helicopter parents than you'd think. A quarter of parents raising teens admit that they are the main barrier to their kids becoming independent, according to...
'Drug cheat' controversy resurfaces in intense swimming scene
Mack Horton finished second. His principles came first. After claiming a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in South Korea, Horton, an Olympic gold...
MAGA couple recall moment Donald Trump crashed their wedding
They planned it as a Trump-themed wedding — so it was a dream come true for Staten Island couple Nicole Marie and PJ Mongelli when the President showed up. “I...
'Total anarchy': NYPD cops get drenched by buckets of water
Stunning videos posted online Monday show uniformed NYPD cops getting drenched with buckets of water by brazen young men in Harlem and Brooklyn, law enforcement sources told The Post. One...
Amazon's best-selling pants are $26 and flatter your 'bum'
At first glance, Amazon’s best-selling Grace Karin high-waist stretchy trousers might look like a business basic in the front, but based off online shoppers' rave reviews they're more of a...
Remains of supermarket employee missing for 10 years found behind cooler
Human remains found behind a cooler at an Iowa supermarket earlier this year were identified on Monday as an employee who went missing 10 years ago. Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada, 25,...
UK, allies work on safe passage after Iran seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Britain called Iran's seizure of a UK-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz an "act of state piracy" and said it was joining with European allies to ensure safe passage...
How to sneak into business class
We’ve all had this fantasy. As you, the plebe clutching the economy ticket, are ushered to your seat through business class, the air scented with Champagne and elevated self-worth, you...
The type of teacher most likely to be remembered by their students
Late-night hospital visits, class cookouts in the mountains and horse rides dressed as Shakespeare – these are just some of the best memories Americans have of their favorite teachers, according...
Revamped OxyContin was supposed to reduce abuse, but has it?
WASHINGTON — Dr. Raeford Brown was uniquely positioned to help the U.S. government answer a critical question: Is a new version of the painkiller OxyContin helping fight the national opioid...
New York becomes first state to ban cat declawing
New York became the first state in the nation to ban cat declawing on Monday when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill outlawing the practice that was passed by lawmakers...
Beto O’Rourke rips Trump on border crisis during Ellis Island tour
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke made a pilgrimage to Ellis Island Monday and used the opportunity to criticize President Trump over the treatment of migrants at the US border. “Seeing...
Crook swipes knife in Target, uses it to aid escape
A man swiped a knife from a Manhattan Target store -- and then used it to threaten customers as he fled, police said Monday. The crook was at the East...
This kind of bath could give you the best sleep ever: study
While many so-called mature adults opt for showers — a good soak might be better for you. Just ask researchers at the University of Texas, who say taking a warm,...
Powerless Brooklyn residents furious at Con Ed: 'They made things worse'
"They [Con Ed] basically told us to go f--k ourselves. Us and everyone on this block," he said.
Landon Collins won't even say the name 'Giants'
Odell Beckham isn't the only ex-Giant whose departure was less than savory. Landon Collins provided that reminder on the same day Beckham's GQ interview was published in which he criticized...
83-year-old man charged with murder after allegedly killing Texas man
A Texas octogenarian was busted for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor in a property dispute, according to a report Monday. Wilmer Alton Taylor — who was tossed in jail...
Trump insists there is 'no racial tension' in the US
President Trump on Monday insisted there was “no racial tension” in the US, just hours after he continued his attacks on four radical freshman Democratic congresswomen — calling them “very...
Inventor to cross English Channel on jet-powered hoverboard
The former French military reservist known as the "flying soldier" will attempt to cross the English Channel this week on a jet-powered hoverboard. Franky Zapata, who wowed crowds in France...
Photos of MS-13 gang member as a teen help charge him for murder
An MS-13 gang member from Long Island posed as a killer in chilling photos — and Monday, he pleaded guilty to being one. Illegal immigrant Carlos Argueta was 16 when...
Family says 'Santa' app sent inappropriate text to young girl
A North Carolina family is sounding the alarm about a creepy "Santa" app that reportedly sent an inappropriate message to their young daughter. The app, called Santa Call & Text...
Trump calls Iran a 'very mixed-up' country as tensions grow
Calling Iran a "very mixed-up country," President Trump said Monday he isn't sure where the US stands with the Islamic Republic — closer to nuclear negotiations or war. “I think...
Polaris' Lunar Roving Vehicle replica to run at NASCAR race
Now this is how you fake a moon mission. Polaris has teamed up with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., to build a functional replica of the...
Trump rules out Afghan plan that would kill millions
President Trump said Monday he had “plans” that would win the 19-year-old Afghan war in as little as a week — but that the US would have to “kill 10...
NYCHA blamed for letting busted pipe rain 'putrid liquid' for months
The New York City Housing Authority let a busted pipe rain down “putrid liquid” into a housing-project laundry room for two months because workers didn’t have a ladder — and...
Thief robbed visiting Arena Football team during game
Their defense is also lousy off the field. A gridiron ghoul has been raiding the locker room of a White Plains arena-football venue during games, swiping thousands of dollars from...
Driver dangerously tapes large cardboard box to the roof of his car
A man in Los Angeles, California, used blue painter's tape to secure a large cardboard box to the roof of his car. “This guy can’t be serious,” the person filming...
The Mets have to stop fooling themselves
There are three tiers in the National League. The Dodgers are alone at the top, the Marlins at the bottom. Then there are 13 teams in between. Play the season...
'So many questions': Passengers watch lunatic climb plane wing
This stowaway wanted to fly on a wing and a prayer. The man ran on Friday onto a taxiway at the international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, where he threw his...
The huge decision ESPN's Dan Le Batard faces after talking politics
Dan Le Batard has now boxed himself in. ESPN has called his bluff, leaving him with a choice: Either kowtow to what he described as “cowardly” corporate policy, placing politics...
Tourist loses chunk of flesh from foot after spider bite in Las Vegas
A British tourist had to have a huge chunk of rotten flesh cut out of his foot after getting bitten by a spider on a trip to Las Vegas. Actor...
Kyle Kuzma's model ex responds to Kendall Jenner's NBA dating tweet
It appears Kendall Jenner's NBA dating history is still up for debate.
Trump to host state dinner for Australia prime minister
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host an official visit and state dinner in September for the prime minister of Australia, the White House announced Monday. It's only...
US hotels caught in fight over housing detained migrants
DETROIT — There’s a new target in the clash over immigration: hotels. Advocacy groups and unions are pressuring Marriott, MGM and others not to house migrants who have been arrested...
Fire union calls on tightwad senators to pass 9/11 victims bill
New York’s firefighters union demanded that the US Senate pass a bill Tuesday supporting 9/11 first responders, after a pair of penny-pinching Republican lawmakers slammed the brakes on the measure...
'Brady Bunch' takes over Food Network for 50th anniversary specials
Get ready for “The Brady Bunch” onslaught as the iconically kitschy series nears its 50th anniversary.
Mayflower steps allegedly found under bathroom in English pub
Perhaps the most famous steps in history, the Mayflower Steps have supposedly been located in a surprising, yet somewhat cheeky spot — under a women's restroom in an English pub....
Woman accused of beheading mom was a fan of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'
Chilling Facebook posts show how an Australian accused of decapitating her mom was obsessed with horror films, including the blood-filled "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Jessica Camilleri, 25, said that violent flicks...
British cops laugh hysterically as they chase 'dinosaur' down street
A tiny-armed T. rex never stood a chance against the long arm of the law. Police dashcam footage shows British cops laughing hysterically as they chase someone dressed as the...
Daniel Jones is the Giants' lone unsigned draft pick
Nine down, one to go. The Giants announced the signing of third-round pick Oshane Ximines Monday as rookies report to training camp. Ximines, an outside linebacker, was selected 95th overall...
'What's going on?' ESPN star re-lives scary details of his latest stroke
Tedy Bruschi knows as well as anyone the warning signs of a stroke, and that knowledge prepared him for the scary situation he endured earlier this month. On the morning...
Woman can't believe she survived freak accident with lawnmower
A South Dakota woman says she's "extremely lucky" to be alive after a freak accident with a lawnmower sliced open her neck. Kendra Jensen, 28, said she was cleaning up...
Rescue dog died from possible heat exhaustion during ACC transport
A dog from the city pound died of possible heat exhaustion while being driven to his forever home during the hottest weekend the Big Apple has seen in nearly a...
Challengers are lining up to take on Cy Vance
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance will face another 2021 challenger as Janos Marton, an attorney and former member of the now-defunct Moreland Commission, announced his candidacy Monday morning. “I’m running...
Deadly fungus creates 'zombie ants' with hijacked jaws
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature. In ants. According to research published...
Baltimore man charged in murder of transgender woman
A Baltimore man has been busted in connection with the murder of a transgender woman last month, ending a five-week probe during which cops tracked him down from grainy surveillance...
Etsy acquires musical instruments site Reverb for $275 million
Etsy, the Brooklyn-based marketplace for handmade knickknacks, said Monday it has acquired music gear site Reverb for $275 million. Reverb — backed by Groupon co-founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell,...
Parents detail daughter's fatal plunge from cruise ship
The Indiana parents whose daughter died on a Royal Caribbean cruise described in an interview aired Monday their moment of horror when their daughter plunged to her death in Puerto...
Jonathan Groff to lead 'Little Shop of Horrors' off-Broadway revival
And it goes uptown! “Little Shop of Horrors,” the proudly weird sci-fi musical comedy with music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, is getting its first...
Online gaming personality Geoff Robinson dies suddenly at 33
The online gaming community was left reeling after the sudden death of one of its biggest personalities, "iNControlTV" host Geoff Robinson, aged just 33. "With immense grief, we announce Geoff’s...
Al Franken regrets resigning from Senate over sexual misconduct scandal
Former Sen. Al Franken says he "absolutely" regrets his December 2017 resignation over a sexual misconduct scandal — and some of the senators who’d pressed him to quit are also...
Hong Kong police criticized for failing to stop attacks on protesters
HONG KONG - Hong Kong police faced criticism on Monday for an apparent failure to protect anti-government protesters and passersby from attack by what opposition politicians suspected were gang members...
Mom of 2 nearly dies from cat scratch: 'It's ruined my life'
Moira Brady was trying to break up a cat fight on the trampoline in her garden when one of the felines scratched her arm. She nearly lost her limb —...
Fake legs keep turning up near memorial for bodyboarder killed in shark attack
Three fake legs -- one of them made to look bloody -- have recently turned up near the memorial stone for a Cape Cod bodyboarder who died in a shark...
Mike Clevinger will again be Mr. Reliable for Indians
A crowd of 25,173 showed up at Monmouth Park on Saturday, but after a 4 ¹/₂-hour heat delay about 173 watched Maximum Security win the Haskell at 8:15 p.m. Track,...
Yankees shake up bullpen to begin pivotal road trip
The Yankees reshuffled the back end of their bullpen after Aaron Boone used Stephen Tarpley in two games over the weekend. Tarpley, who pitched 4.1 innings in the Yankees' series...
Trump, first lady pay respects to the late Justice John Paul Stevens
President Trump and the first lady on Monday paid their respects to the late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. "Going with First Lady to pay our respects to Justice...
Reckless driver takes 'Step on it' too far
This woman’s relaxing hotel getaway ended with a getaway car. Watch as an SUV descends a flight of stairs at Sheraton Wall Center Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The best...
Giants looking at two veteran safeties for open secondary spot
On the day the Giants welcome in their rookies for the start of training camp, the team on Monday will also bring in a pair of veteran safeties, as Johnathan...
Two Southwest planes collide while preparing for departure in Nashville
A battle of the winglets left two Southwest Airlines planes full of passengers out of commission in Nashville. “Welcome to Crashville,” passenger Eric Borden tweeted Saturday night from one of...
Democratic candidate admits she lied about saving Pulse nightclub victims
A former Democratic hopeful for Florida’s House of Representatives confessed to making up claims that she removed 77 bullets from Pulse nightclub victims, flatly admitting to state investigators that she...
First images emerge of crew from oil tanker seized by Iran
The first images of the crew of the British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz were released on Monday, showing them gathered around a table...
Animal shelter: Our pets 'protect you from the Area 51 aliens'
These pets are looking to get beamed up. An Oklahoma animal shelter has jumped on the viral "Storm Area 51" event in an attempt to find forever homes for its...
UFC champ accused of slapping waitress' genitals
Jon Jones may be the best to ever step into the octagon, but his record in the court of public opinion continues to disappoint. The UFC light heavyweight champion is...
New parents charged with strangling unwanted baby in hospital
A young couple strangled their newborn to death in a California hospital just hours after the birth, saying they had never wanted him, according to authorities. Police in Oxnard say...
FDNY reveals cause of fatal Queens blaze
The Queens blaze that killed a mother and her 7-year-old daughter was caused by a damaged air conditioner cord, the FDNY said Monday. The two-alarm fire erupted on Sunday morning...
Rashida Tlaib says she's not going anywhere until she impeaches Trump
Rep. Rashida Tlaib — one of the four members of "the Squad" who President Trump said need to “go back” to where they came from — returned to her hometown...
Tom Brady takes heat after leaping off cliff with his daughter
Pigskin great Tom Brady is taking heat over his decision to jump off a cliff with his 6-year-old daughter in Costa Rica over the weekend. The New England Patriots quarterback...
Oklahoma is due to take a step back
While new quarterback Jalen Hurts was indeed 26-2 as a starter at Alabama, there is a dangerous assumption he will simply pick up where Heisman winners and fellow transfers Baker...
Shane Lowry celebrates British Open win with bar sing-along
https://twitter.com/John_K_Nugent/status/1153248159994458113 Shane Lowry knows how to celebrate. After sealing his first career major win at the British Open in Northern Ireland on Sunday, Lowry toasted the victory at a pub,...
Dominican Republic tourist blames ‘soapy’ mojitos for orange diarrhea
A British woman says a resort in the Dominican Republic served her "soapy'' mojitos, leaving her bedridden with orange diarrhea, according to a report. Karin Kidd said she came down...
Trolls target owner of pet chihuahua after it was snatched by bird
A seagull swooped down and snatched a chihuahua from the garden of a home in England over the weekend, right in front of one of its horrified owners, the woman...
Le'Veon Bell goes nuts on critics in frantic airport Instagram video
Le’Veon Bell hasn't played a game in New York, but he is already fed up with his critics. The Jets' new running back has a well-known life outside of football...
'Beautiful Day' trailer: First look at Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers
Do you buy "the nicest guy in Hollywood" as Mister Rogers? The first trailer for "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," the new film starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers,...
The Jets are putting a lot on C.J. Mosley's shoulders
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
El Chapo appeals life sentence for decades-long reign over drug cartel
Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman is appealing his sentence of life plus 30 years for his decades-long reign over the Sinaloa cartel. Defense lawyer Marc Fernich filed the notice...
Fast-growing web of doorbell cams raises privacy fears
The woodsy community of Wolcott, Connecticut, doesn’t see a lot of crime. But when the police chief heard about an opportunity to distribute doorbell cameras to some homes, he didn’t...
Couple had 'heated exchange' with mystery man before they were found murdered
A bearded mystery man spotted having a "heated exchange" with the young couple found murdered in British Columbia last week could help investigators crack the case, according to a new...
Novak Djokovic's marriage under fire after wife's Wimbledon absence
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s marriage is under scrutiny after wife Jelena — his "rock" — missed his Wimbledon win. The 33-year-old did not attend any of his matches at the...
Israeli probes into deaths of Palestinians often go nowhere
JALAZON REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank — Hamedo Fakhouri clearly remembers the moment when the young Palestinian who worked at his neighborhood coffee shop was shot dead. Israeli troops were lingering...
Red Sox eye big trade splash with top closers
The July 31 trade deadline is rapidly approaching. The Yankees won't stop winning. The Red Sox are running out of time. Now sitting 11 games out of first place in...
Ole Miss student found dead near lake 20 miles from campus
A 21-year-old sorority sister at the University of Mississippi was found dead near a lake over the weekend — and foul play is suspected, authorities said. The body of Alexandria...
Julian Edelman is latest Patriots injury to muddle Gronk transition
Julian Edelman will have to wait a little bit longer to get on the field, and it could be a while before the Patriots are at full strength. Edelman, who...
Upcoming matchups of AL's elite will give valuable futures insight
Though it’s impossible for all six of the following teams to reach the American League playoffs (only five spots!), there definitely will be a playoff atmosphere at possible playoff previews...
Countless bedbugs unearthed in exterminator's worst case ever
A mega horde of bedbugs was discovered inside a house in Vancouver, Canada. "It was hands down the worst thing any of us have ever seen," pest controller Ryan Osbourne...
You can now purchase a $1,500 flamethrower that will attach to your drone
Weapons of war, delivered straight to your door! Much to the chagrin of local fire departments, flamethrowers are legal in most parts of the US — as evidenced by Elon...
Fans are flipping out over Tom Cruise's jacket in new 'Top Gun' trailer
He may feel the need … to appease China. In the Paramount Pictures trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the 1986 blockbuster, Tom Cruise’s character is seen wearing...
Florida 'pill mills' were 'gas on the fire' of opioid crisis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida survives on tourism, but a decade ago thousands of visitors made frequent trips to the state not to visit its theme parks or beaches. Instead,...
Search team locates French submarine that disappeared in 1968
A French submarine that went missing more than a half-century ago with 52 sailors aboard has been located by a search team using a boat belonging to a US company,...
Woman's birth control implant in her arm ends up in her lung
A woman was rushed to surgery after her contraceptive implant had moved from her arm to her lung. In a "very rare" incident, the 31-year-old from Portugal had gone to...
Lakers feel they 'got played' by Kawhi Leonard in free agency
The Lakers had designs on putting together an elite trio this summer. They traded for Anthony Davis to put him alongside LeBron James, and in the process created enough cap...
Man proposes to his girlfriend with adorable golden retriever puppy
Joel Booth wasn't leaving anything to chance when he asked his "special" gal of three years to be his wife.
Teen mom, newborn eye new life from Tijuana migrant shelter
TIJUANA, Mexico — The tiny, month-old boy slept soundly on the bottom bunk, seemingly undisturbed by the squealing Central American toddlers running by and a kitten leaping from the neighboring...
Baltimore's new deputy police commissioner gets mugged at gunpoint
You're not in Louisiana anymore. A new deputy police commissioner in Baltimore got a firsthand lesson in the city's crime problems — getting robbed at gunpoint while out with his...
'Jihad Squad' meme removed after Illinois GOP shares mock poster
Leaders of the Illinois Republican Party released a Facebook posting depicting the four House minority freshman Democrats in a movie-type poster as "The Jihad Squad" last week before taking it...
Paralyzed vet walks again with robotic exoskeleton
Sixteen years ago, Johnnie Williams III was paralyzed in Iraq while serving his country. Now the wheelchair-bound Army vet is able to walk again with the help of the Idego...
Heat wave sparks wildfires in the Arctic
The Arctic is a chilly place, or at least it’s supposed to be, but a recent combination of record-breaking heat and intense wildfires have turned areas of Greenland, Siberia and...
Toddler falls from second floor of Queens building
A 2-year-old Queens girl fell from a second-floor window that was left open during the Big Apple's recent heat wave, police and sources said Monday. The girl’s father had just...
Teens go missing, body found near truck in Canada just days after couple murdered
Two teens have been reported missing in British Columbia — and a man’s dead body was found just over a mile from their burning truck — stirring "growing concerns" in...
Odell Beckham unloads fresh round of Giants hate with specific targets
Odell Beckham Jr. insists the Giants “could never get past my past’’ and said his initial reaction when he heard he was traded to Cleveland was an emotion other than...
Dan Le Batard makes own punishment after long talks with ESPN president
After going back and forth all weekend with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro, Dan Le Batard has chosen not to do his national radio show on Monday. Le Batard’s decision comes...
The horrifying moment as Hong Kong reporter livestreams being attacked
A man in a pink shirt and jeans is seen trying to hit people with a stick over the barrier of a train’s passenger gantry. In the next moment, he...
Equifax deal with FTC closes largest-ever settlement for a data breach
Credit-reporting company Equifax will pay up to a record $650 million to settle US federal and state probes into a massive 2017 data breach of personal information, authorities said on...
Speedo-wearing man kicked in crotch by horse after ignoring signs
He has to admit — the warning signs were there. A man enjoying a day at the beach on Assateague Island, off the coast of Maryland, had his fun cut...
Life after football begins for Dolphins player after losing arm in crash
Defensive tackle Kendrick Norton has been waived by the Miami Dolphins after losing his arm in a car crash earlier this month – but will receive his full salary as...
Man phones in fake bomb threat to get date with flight attendant
A 65-year-old Serbian man allegedly phoned in a fake bomb threat last week in the hope of keeping a flight attendant who refused a date with him in the country,...
Why James Holzhauer thinks Browns are 'single worst bet' to win Super Bowl
Betting on the Browns to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the 2019 season isn't a sound idea, according to former "Jeopardy" champ James Holzhauer. As the professional...
Indians star upset after foul ball sends 3-year-old to hospital
CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor wasn't thinking about his home run that helped the Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Sunday. Instead, the All-Star shortstop was only concerned about...
Trump wants to meet with Schumer 'ASAP' to discuss his border visit
President Trump tweeted that he will meet with Sen. Chuck Schumer "ASAP" after the Senate minority leader called out the "inhumane" conditions he witnessed during a trip to the southern...
Iran claims they arrested 17 nationals working with CIA to spy on nuclear, military sites
Iran said Monday that it arrested 17 nationals working for the CIA to spy on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and military sites — and that some have been sentenced to...
De Blasio blasts Con Edison as thousands remain without power
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted Con Edison Monday as roughly 19,000 customers remained without power -- including 13,000 in Brooklyn. A half-day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ripped the utility giant,...
Dad of six dies in 'freak accident' with wave at beach
A father of six died on a North Carolina beach when a huge wave broke his neck, his heartbroken family said. Lee Dingle, 37, was playing with three of his...
Reptile runway: Man flaunts his scaly pets as accessories
Snake print is back in style for this fashionista. Watch as a man struts down the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC with two slithery accessories. When asked why he chose to...
India sends unmanned mission to moon's far side
SRIHARIKOTA, India — India's space agency says it has launched an unmanned spacecraft to the far side of the moon a week after aborting the mission due to a technical...
Oregon approves 'mental health days' for students
Oregon students will be allowed to take “mental health days” off from school, just as they would sick days, under a new bill signed by the governor. The bill would...
Award-winning lamb under investigation for performance-enhancing drugs
A lamb who won an award at a county fair in Ohio is under scrutiny after veterinarians discovered illicit drugs in its system, a report said. The grand champion market...
How Steven Matz finally found his dominant Mets ways again
SAN FRANCISCO — This was the Steven Matz who had helped carry the Mets rotation over the first two months of the season. That version of Matz had largely disappeared...
Brooks Koepka looked ready to explode at British Open playing partner
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Brooks Koepka has had a lot of memorable experiences during his remarkable run in the past 10 major championships, winning four of them along the way....
Mob boss 'killer' thought victim was part of the 'deep state'
The man accused of gunning down a Mafia kingpin on Staten Island wasn't intending to kill a mob boss that day, his lawyer says. In his eyes, Anthony Comello was...
How Mustapha Heron is making St. John's his team
Mustapha Heron didn’t have to wait long to know where he stood. Hours later, it was obvious. Mike Anderson became the new St. John’s coach late on April 18. By...
Police release footage of gunman who struck an 11-year-old in East Harlem
Police released surveillance footage from the moment a gunman opened fire on a crowded East Harlem street on Sunday, striking an 11-year-old boy in the leg. Cops said they are...
Luke Voit shows off new look after taking fastball to the face
Luke Voit had a new look Sunday, but the same results. After being hit in the face with a pitch Saturday, Voit was back in the lineup — wearing a...
Brett Gardner's unexpected Yankees feat may be over
Brett Gardner has played more than anyone expected him to this season, but now the injury bug that plagued the rest of the Yankees outfield has finally caught up to...
'Another Life' star Katee Sackhoff is cool always playing badasses
Former “Battlestar Galactica” star Katee Sackhoff is returning to space after a 10-year absence. “After ‘Battlestar Galactica’ it was really daunting for me to go back into this genre,” says...
Former Manhattan DA Robert M. Morgenthau dead at 99
Robert Morgenthau, a World War II Navy hero best known as Manhattan’s legendary district attorney, and who worked as a practicing lawyer and philanthropist through his final days, died Sunday....