November 6, 2019
'Lion Queen' caged: Bronx Zoo trespasser busted
The Bronx Zoo "Lion Queen" who jumped into two animal enclosures at the zoo in September was arrested by the NYPD on Wednesday, police said. Myah Autry, 32, was arrested...
NJ high school students dress as slave, whip-carrying owner for Halloween
A New Jersey high school held a diversity training session Wednesday after school officials learned two students attended an off-campus Halloween party dressed as a slave and an owner. The...
Woman claims she was 'slut-shamed' by Australian airport workers
An Australian woman claims she was “slut-shamed” inside Sydney Airport for wearing track pants and a crop top while sitting on her boyfriend's lap, according to a report. Serah Nathan,...
Rangers bounce back by destroying awful Red Wings
There had to be moments when they thought about it, when the fresh memories of the most recent debacle crept up and shook the ground under the Garden ice. But...
Nets' DeAndre Jordan injury forecast could be worse
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said he believes DeAndre Jordan’s ankle injury is “not really that bad,” and the Nets’ big man has been listed as day-to-day entering Friday’s opener of...
Postseason talk finally surrounding Rutgers basketball
Geo Baker saw the blueprints for a new practice facility, bought into a vision and committed to Rutgers for the potential. Entering his junior season, he can’t escape a different...
Bill Gates says meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a 'mistake'
Bill Gates said Wednesday that he "made a mistake" when he decided to meet with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein while seeking money for his global health campaign. Gates made the...
Writer slimed on ‘Shi—ty Media Men’ list won't get names of accusers: judge
A writer who appeared on the “Sh—ty Media Men” list was blocked by a Brooklyn federal judge from finding out who levied the allegations against him on Wednesday. Magistrate Judge...
Bamboozlers biggest bitcoin boosters
We now know there is strong evidence that one party manipulated the price of bitcoin to nearly $20,000 two years ago. So, the question today is: Who is manipulating it...
Woman charged with murder after delivering stillborn baby with Meth in its system
A California woman was arrested and charged with murder after she delivered a stillborn baby with high levels of meth in its system, a report said. The woman, identified as...
Devine: Candace Owens' Blexit movement is Dems' worst nightmare
The dirty little secret about wokeness is its lack of diversity. It’s a movement entirely comprising of white, college-educated progressives. Therein lies the problem for the Democratic Party as it...
James Dolan urged to sell stakes in Knicks and Rangers by investor
Pressure is building on New York Knicks owner James Dolan to pump up the value of the failing basketball team by selling off stakes to wealthy investors. On Wednesday, activist...
Trump's Miami golf resort wasn't best choice for G7 meeting anyways
Here’s the funny thing about the US government trying to pick President Trump’s National Doral Miami golf resort for next year’s G7 meeting. Last winter, I golfed one of the...
Dems may have something to use against Trump — but it may backfire
The Democrats may finally be getting something to use against President Trump that people will care about. But there’s a catch. The US economy in the fourth quarter looks to...
Jets at halfway mark: Ugly storylines, disturbing questions
The Jets season careened off the tracks quicker than usual this season and now the team is dealing with an angry fan base, uncertainty around its coach and, barring a...
Mets can't blow it with Noah Syndergaard trade buzz nearing
Don’t tempt fate. Learn from it. Finally, Mets. Five weeks ago, Brodie Van Wagenen vowed not to trade Noah Syndergaard. With the GM meetings beginning next week in Scottsdale, Ariz....
Knicks bullied by Pistons as Kristaps Porzingis awaits
DETROIT — This is no way to go into the Kristaps Porzingis Bowl on Friday night, mired in a four-game losing streak, carrying a 1-7 record and possibly without starting...
WW International stock falls 15% despite Oprah Winfrey tour
Investors put shares of WW International, formerly Weight Watchers, on a crash diet Wednesday after the company missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations. The stock fell nearly 15 percent — to...
Thriving Kristaps Porzingis is set for Knicks revenge
DALLAS — The Unicorn is back to his old tricks in his new life. Twenty-one months removed from his final game in a Knicks uniform — in which he tore...
Greg Schiano demanding a lot to save Rutgers again
Rutgers reportedly wants Greg Schiano to save its football program again, but it will take a lot of maneuvering from the woebegone program to get the New Jersey native back...
'Kidz Bop Karen' reemerges after viral road rage incident
A New Jersey woman is “still processing” the dramatic moment when an enraged driver stuck her head in her car last week, spitting out a profanity-laced rant that's since gone...
Mitchell Robinson exits early in possible Knicks nightmare
DETROIT — Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was in the NBA’s concussion protocol late Wednesday night, before doctors ruled that he was fit to fly with the team to Dallas. Robinson...
Sam Darnold-Saquon Barkley debate meets unlikely end
Anyone else notice all the chatter about the Giants making a mistake by taking Saquon Barkley with the second pick in the 2018 NFL Draft has vanished amid the recent...
Cuomo says no new funding for criminal justice reforms
District attorneys across the state slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday after he said law enforcement agencies don’t need more funding to implement new criminal justice reforms. “I think they’ve...
St. John's opens Mike Anderson era by trouncing Mercer
It was a seamless blowout, the result never in doubt. Mike Anderson’s star players acted the part. His role players contributed. There was full-court pressure sprinkled in and ball movement...
Man caught ridiculously faking slip and fall sentenced to probation, community service
A New Jersey man caught on surveillance video faking a slip and fall was sentenced Monday to probation, community service and ordered to pay restitution, according to a report. WABC-TV...
Man arrested after 15 immigrants found alive in back of truck in England
Fifteen immigrants were rescued from the back of a truck in England after someone called police to report suspicious activity in the area, a report said. Authorities in the southwestern...
Marines end longstanding ban on umbrellas
All Marines can now endure the rain with the protection of an umbrella, ending a longstanding tradition of toughening it when it showers. "Umbrellas are good to go," Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger...
The gaping holes in Cuomo's response to Goodwin
In a letter to the right, Gov. Andrew Cuomo responds passionately to Michael Goodwin’s Sunday column faulting the gov and other politicians for their unrelenting hostility to the first president...
Cuomo: It's a lie to say we didn't work with Trump
Fact check on The Post and Michael Goodwin: To say we didn’t try to work with Trump is just a lie. The Post published our efforts to stop, and then...
Cops arrest sixth suspect in connection to June slaying of Charles Reynoso
Cops have nabbed a sixth suspect wanted in connection to the June slaying of Charles Reynoso –– a Brooklyn man who was gunned down a week before his 25th birthday,...
Man rips Apple AirPods from woman's ears in Central Park and demands money
A man was arrested in Central Park after he tried to rob a woman of all of her Apple AirPods and her money, police said Wednesday. Jack Darden, 56, was...
Nicole Malliotakis fundraiser will be hosted by ex-mob wife
Just a month after one of her aides was busted in a mafia-linked scheme, Staten Island Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis is having a Nov. 19 birthday fund-raising bash for her congressional...
If this keeps up, everyone will be a watchman over the NYPD
Of all the City Charter revisions voters OK’d Tuesday, the most troubling is the increase in power for the Civilian Complaint Review Board. This only adds to already-extensive oversight of...
Another batch of 'bad cops' made public by Brooklyn DA
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office has released a redacted list of "bad cops" who prosecutors may not want to put on the stand — the second DA office to do...
Cuomo racks up campaign cash as state considers donor limit
Just a year after getting reelected to a third term, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's fundraising machine is going full bore — as a controversial state commission considers limiting campaign cash from...
Less than 20% of NYC voters cast ballots this year
Less than 20% of New York City voters cast ballots in Tuesday's election, despite the introduction of early voting meant to boost turnout. Unofficial City Board of Election results showed...
NY's pathetic case against Exxon is outrageous abuse of prosecutorial powers
The media have appropriately called out the hypocrisy of celebrities who rail about climate change but leave a huge carbon footprint. They should also call out New York’s attorney general,...
What Giants desperately need from Daniel Jones right now
The big men, still bare-chested and dripping after turns in the cold tub, were going at each other. Dalvin Tomlinson repeating “Roll Tide’’ over and over, expressing his supreme confidence...
Horrified fans react to T.I. having his daughter's hymen checked for 'virginity'
You could do whatever you like, but not if you’re T.I.’s daughter.
NYC-based radio station WBAI to go back on the air at midnight
Shuttered New York radio station WBAI FM 99.5 is expected to go back on the air at midnight Thursday following a judge's ruling in a lawsuit brought by its employees...
New George Michael song gets fans 'High' again
Christmas came early on Wednesday for George Michael fans. The gift from the heavens arrived in the form of “This Is How (We Want You To Get High),” a previously...
Nassau County authorities execute largest fentanyl bust in county's history
Long Island authorities recovered 400 grams of fentanyl in what they’re calling the largest bust of its kind -- squashing a drug ring that was being operated by a ringleader...
James Holzhauer dominates in return to 'Jeopardy!' stage
The professional gambler, whose winnings of $2,464,216 are the second-highest in "Jeopardy!" history, defeated his two opponents in the third matchup of the 2019 Tournament of Champions.
NBA defends Kawhi Leonard's sketchy load management
Kawhi Leonard is missing another high-profile game, but the NBA says that's not a problem. The NBA quickly quashed any concerns that the Clippers were breaking the league's rest rule,...
NY's Medicaid mess is exploding right now
At long last, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is admitting that the Medicaid mess is a “major problem.” Yes — because he has let it grow that big. The state is going...
Uber driver veers off road into pool in Nassau County
This Uber rider did not request a pool. A 66-year-old driver for the ride-hailing app veered off the road in Nassau County on Wednesday morning and ended up submerged in...
Mets' potential bullpen saviors include World Series stud
The Mets need bullpen help again, and two relief targets from a year ago are free agents again. According to industry sources, the Mets engaged in negotiations last offseason with...
Warren's 'Medicare for All' plan is 100 percent fairy dust
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s new Medicare for All plan proves P.J. O’Rourke was right: If you think health care’s expensive now, just wait ’til it’s free. Never mind expensive, Warren’s plan...
Meet the New Yorkers choosing to live on its flood-prone coasts
Seven years after Hurricane Sandy, city dwellers are still making real-estate bets on the Rockaways, South Brooklyn and Staten Island -- to mixed success.
Tuesday's results presage an utterly chaotic 2020 race
We are heading into uncharted waters 364 days before the 2020 election. All signs indicate voter turnout levels so high and races so close we could be looking at chaos...
George Lucas tours $27M condo in famous Manhattan building
The married "Star Wars" filmmaker and Ariel Investments co-CEO scoped out a three-bedroom asking $26.99 million in the tallest tower on Manhattan's Billionaires Row.
Ex-Twitter employees spied for Saudi Arabia with user data: feds
Two former Twitter employees from Saudi Arabia have been charged with spying for funneling inside information about users of the social-media site to an agent of the Middle Eastern kingdom,...
The growing Odell Beckham trade scenario: 'Vultures will be circling'
The Browns have flopped so far this season, and the Odell Beckham trade rumblings aren't going away. "The vultures will be circling if the Browns keep sucking," an NFC team...
Football player prays over opponent whose mother has cancer
Texas football players have gone viral after sidelining their sports rivalry so they could kneel together in prayer. And it couldn't have come at a more touching time. The final whistle...
Guggenheim Basquiat curator says museum fosters 'white supremacy,' 'violence'
Curator Chaedria LaBouvier confronted the panel — and Guggenheim COO Elizabeth Duggal — Tuesday night and accused them of “violence” for how she was treated during the run of “Basquiat’s...
Why Jennifer Aniston chose Mimi Leder to direct 'The Morning Show'
Watching “The Morning Show” on Apple+ might bring back memories of “ER,” NBC’s ’90s-era medical drama known for its quick-cut editing and frenetic pacing. There’s a good reason for that...
Designer sells West Village co-op for over ask in just 15 days
Shawn Henderson's one-bedroom at 791 Greenwich St. was on the market for just 15 days and had four offers over its $1.6 million asking price.
Cops make arrest in Brooklyn pumpkin smash caper
He wasn’t just bumping gourds. The fedora-wearing suspect responsible for smashing pumpkins in Bay Ridge this Halloween was nabbed by cops Tuesday on alleged cocaine possession, according to an NYPD...
Cowboys' lineman arrested on drug, gun charges
FRISCO, Texas — Police in the Dallas suburb of Frisco say Cowboys defensive lineman Daniel Ross has been arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a...
Google parent probing sexual harassment complaints: report
Alphabet’s board of directors has opened an investigation into how executives handled claims of sexual harassment, including Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, who has been accused of having relationships with...
Sterling Shepard's concussion battle worrying his teammates
The scary side of the NFL now has a face in the Giants locker room. All the developing research, all the warnings given in NFLPA meetings, all the realities football...
Kevin Durant's sideline presence making big Nets difference
The Nets will take whatever small steps and minor contributions they can get from Kevin Durant for the time being, whether it’s hoisting a few shots without leaving his feet...
Home of Grammys great lists with granddaughter as broker
The Manhattan apartment of the awards show's late inaugural producer Pierre Cossette is asking $3.5 million with his granddaughter Katherine Casey.
Stunning house in 'Boardwalk Empire' returns after price chop
The townhouse at 108 8th Ave. in Park Slope, which also appeared in "The Age of Innocence," is now priced at $7.51 million, down from $8.8 million last year.
Design duo's sleek Soho loft to hit the market for $6.45M
The founding partners of interior design firm Haynes-Roberts are listing their beautiful 2,900-square-foot, full-floor apartment at 15 Mercer St.
Anti-Semitism driving steep rise in subway hate crimes: NYPD
A spike in anti-Semitic graffiti is driving a surge in subway hate crime investigations this year, NYPD Transit Chief Ed Delatorre said Wednesday. Through Nov. 3, the NYPD had undertaken...
De Blasio demands Board of Elections end $12M spending on black cars
Mayor Bill de Blasio demanded the city Board of Elections end its multimillion dollar black car program following a string of Post stories that exposed the big spending as he...
Celebrate 'Sesame Street' with the 50th anniversary special
On Nov. 10, 1969, “Sesame Street” premiered on public television stations nationwide — reshaping the world of children’s programming and blazing a trail that has yet to be equaled 50...
Trump hosting Erdogan same day as first open impeachment hearing
President Trump confirmed Wednesday that he'll host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Nov. 13. The high-profile visit is the same day the first public impeachment...
Bronx mom sues NYPD after breaking her ankle at precinct's haunted house
She says cops don't know "boo" about safety. A Bronx mom is suing the NYPD, claiming a precinct's haunted house event turned truly ghastly when a cop jumped out to...
Kentucky governor demands check of ballots after results show loss
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin on Wednesday demanded a recanvassing of the vote after election results show him narrowly losing his bitterly contested reelection bid by several thousand votes. Bevin's campaign...
'Sesame Street' 50th anniversary: The best character quotes ever
Ever since it premiered in 1969, “Sesame Street” has been dispensing wisdom to audiences of all ages. Some of it is funny, some of it is moving and smart. In...
DC’s hometown heroes and other commentary
Sports desk: DC’s Hometown Heroes Ten years ago, the Washington Nationals picked “larger than life” pitcher Stephen Strasburg, recalls the Washington Examiner’s Timothy P. Carney. Now they’ve made good on...
The NHL seems to disagree about its cocaine usage
Is there a cocaine problem in the NHL? Depends on who you ask. Several players in recent years have admitted to using the drug -- including Oilers forward Zack Kassian...
The clitoris isn't just for orgasms — it makes human life
Life itself depends on a woman feeling good. The clitoris isn't just for pleasure — it's also vital for reproduction, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Clinical...
No joke: Chicago cop dressed as 'Pennywise' arrested for assaulting officer
A drunk off-duty Chicago cop dressed as “Pennywise” the clown slugged an on-duty officer in the face after she was denied entry to a nightclub while out partying for Halloween,...
Baker Mayfield's sad look that went viral was a punishment
The Browns’ rocky start to the season has caused Baker Mayfield to re-evaluate all aspects of what he’s putting on the field, including his facial hair. The first overall pick...
Incoming NYPD chief, de Blasio weigh in on bike helmet laws
"It it certainly seems like a logical conclusion to me," NYPD commissioner-to-be Dermot Shea said of the recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
15 of the best celebrity cameos on 'Sesame Street' ever
Since 1969, hundreds of pop-culture icons have appeared on “Sesame Street” — everyone from pop stars to politicians to astronauts and comedians who’ve interacted with Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster,...
Man climbs traffic light above busy Midtown intersection
A nut climbed a traffic pole and perched himself above a busy Midtown intersection on Wednesday afternoon. The emotionally disturbed man — who was not immediately identified — scaled the...
Why Didi Gregorius-Yankees reunion is still very possible
Good players not only lust for the day they become free agents. They dream of being the best free agent at their position and having their pick of teams flush...
Evan Engram's newest injury could've been a lot worse
Evan Engram is caught between frustration and relief. On one hand, the Giants tight end now has another season marred by multiple injuries. He is unlikely to play Sunday against...
The 'Sesame Street' set used to have a 'No hablo español' sign
Like any New York block, Sesame Street has seen its ups and downs, questionable design choices, gentrifications and tear-downs in the past half-century. But unlike actual city streets, the television...
'Sesame Street' really wants Bruce Springsteen on the show
For A-list stars, the most coveted block in the world is “Sesame Street.” The show's executive producer, Ben Lehmann, says that the show's iconic nature makes it easy to land...
Faking your own death at these 'living funerals' is life-changing
South Koreans are dying to find out what death is like. "Living funeral services," coffin and all, are becoming increasingly popular at a local healing center, which has laid to...
Brooklyn man busted for trafficking teen girls under recently passed law
A Brooklyn man was hauled into court Wednesday for allegedly selling two teen girls for sex -- and hit with new charges created in the wake of a Post exposé...
NYPD expects arrests in string of anti-Semitic encounters
The NYPD expects to soon collar a group of young bullies who terrorized a handful of Orthodox Jews by chasing them on Borough Park streets with flashlights while screaming anti-Semitic...
Nigeria's 'Lionheart' disqualified from Oscars for using English
Nigeria isn't "international" enough for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, apparently. The nation's first Oscar submission for best international film has been disqualified by the awarding group...
Parasitic worms in woman's eyes may signal 'emerging' disease in US: study
A California jogger found parasitic worms in her eyes -- which scientists fear could now be an "emerging" disease in the US, according to a new study. The 68-year-old woman...
Battle wages over Revolutionary War sword once used by US president
A sword fight of sorts stretching from Connecticut to Ohio is underway as investigators try to solve a mystery surrounding an American Revolutionary weapon once carried by President William Henry...
Rick Pitino's Adidas lawsuit hasn't stopped his love for Adidas
Rick Pitino has rebounded from his hatred of Adidas. The college hoops coaching legend, who sued the sneaker giant over a pay-to-play scandal that cost him his job at Louisville,...
Why smokers could be at greater risk of mental illness
Add this to the miles-long list of reasons to not smoke. Cigarette smokers and their children are more likely to suffer depression and schizophrenia, according to a new study. The...
Pitt will cover vs. Florida State because of its backcourt
The Pittsburgh Panthers finished at the bottom of the ACC last season, but the team looks to be heading back in the right direction as they tip off the 2019-20...
Grading AEW as it heads into 'Full Gear'
All Elite Wrestling ran its fifth episode of “AEW Dynamite” last week on TNT. The show is averaging around a million viewers and has beaten WWE's NXT show on USA...
De Blasio doesn't know how much his Mets tix-for-court-appearances cost
Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Wednesday he has no idea how much his administration is spending on tickets to movies and Mets games used to entice accused criminals into returning...
Woman 'locked-in' own body for month after rare diagnosis
A pharmacist in New Zealand has detailed her terrifying month-long ordeal when she was “locked-in” her own body, unable to respond to doctors or concerned family members. Anstey Campbell said...
Pilot at Amsterdam airport triggers alarm, prompts emergency response
A pilot on an Air Europa plane accidentally set off an alarm, prompting a massive police response and a large security lockdown at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Wednesday, the airline...
Brash bodybuilder is 350 pounds of pure muscle
Meet Craig Golias, one of the world's most massive bodybuilders. Even though the 350-pound beefcake struggles with ordinary tasks such as walking up stairs and tying his shoes, he doesn't...
Antonio Brown's last 2019 NFL chance may have just passed him by
Antonio Brown has not given up, but the NFL may have for now. The banished receiver posted a training video to his YouTube page on Tuesday titled, "Antonio Browns Time...
'Goodbye NY FU': Pool hall has salty message for state after closing
It’s fair to say this upstate family is not in a New York state of mind. The Contes opened Hippos: The House of Billiards 30 years ago in Yorkville, NY....
Popeye's chicken sandwich fan destroys her car while cutting in line
The Popeye's chicken sandwich is so hot that one woman was willing to pay for a bite with her car's paint job. The poultry-crazed motorist was filmed slamming her gray...
New York Times art critic says Louvre should ditch Mona Lisa
Peter Luger was just the appetizer! A New York Times art critic stirred up fresh controversy for the Gray Lady by comparing the The Mona Lisa to Kim Kardashian --...
Soccer player kicks chicken to death mid-game: 'F--k it'
Fowl on the play. A Croatian footballer was red carded after killing a chicken during a semi-professional match in Sisak-Moslavina. Ivan Gazdek became so sick of the farm-like conditions during...
Airbnb to verify all listings following report of fraud
Airbnb announced Wednesday that it will verify all seven million of its listings following a damning expose on scams on its platform. All properties listed on the San Francisco-based company’s...
Texas man argues sleepwalking defense in wife's murder
A Texas man accused of fatally shooting his wife admits to pulling the trigger -- but claims he's not responsible because he was sleepwalking at the time, according to a...
Astronomer says finding aliens will 'probably' take a long time
If you had hopes of finding E.T. anytime soon, one astronomer is about to burst your bubble. Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress in Washington last month, Massachusetts Institute of...
House releases US ambassador's testimony in impeachment probe
Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor told the House panels heading the impeachment probe that he first heard of US military aid for Ukraine being tied to a public...
Retired Air Force general arrested on child porn charges: prosecutors
A retired, decorated US Air Force general from Pennsylvania has been busted on 15 child pornography possession counts, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Former Brig. Gen. Frank Sullivan was charged after a...
Knicks are providing bettors underdog value
It’s possible for a bad team to be a smart bet. That’s important for bettors considering the New York Knicks on a game-by-game basis this season. While the Knicks are...
Brides lift 253-pound barbell for badass wedding photo
Till deadlift do us part. Before exchanging vows at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Boathouse in September, Zeena Hernandez, 27, and Lisa Yang, 28, made it clear they're capable of doing the...
China reportedly harassing families of Uighur activists
WASHINGTON - The United States is deeply troubled by reports the Chinese government has “harassed, imprisoned, or arbitrarily detained” relatives of Uighur Muslim activists and survivors of internment camps who...
Congress approves bill expanding animal cruelty law
WASHINGTON — Congress has passed a bill making certain types of animal cruelty a federal felony. The bill would expand a 2010 law that made creation or distribution of so-called...
Dog brought back to life after being 'technically dead' for 10 minutes
Casper was a friendly ghost, for about 10 minutes. A 13-year-old King Charles Cavalier was brought back to life after reportedly being dead for 10 minutes. The dog, named Casper,...
People in New Delhi decry dirty air in 'unlivable' city
NEW DELHI — Sakshi Chauhan has not left her house in a quiet inner-city slum in the Indian capital for the past six days on her doctor’s orders. The 22-year-old...
Thieves swipe $26K in handbags from Jimmy Choo
A pair of thieves snagged $26,000 worth of handbags from luxury Upper East Side retailer Jimmy Choo, police said Wednesday. The duo – a man and woman – entered the...
Orange is the new MAC: Ex-con uses Doritos in makeup tutorial
It's chip-stick! Prisoners gotta get creative to replicate their creature comforts in the clink — but one YouTuber took inmate ingenuity to the next level by MacGyvering makeup out of...
Alex Morgan plans on playing in 2020 Olympics months after pregnancy
Not even childbirth will slow down US women’s national team star Alex Morgan. Fresh off of her second World Cup victory with Team USA – where she served as co-captain...
Rangers know how they should have responded to Senators wake-up call
Brendan Lemieux took a short moment to think, and measured his words. But the message was clear from the Rangers winger that he didn’t like the edgy way Brady Tkachuk...
Political disagreements are heating up at work ahead of 2020 election
Vanessa McNelley-Neal doesn’t mind her weekly staff meetings, except for one part. She’ll hear about upcoming projects, company results — and, occasionally, a dig about President Donald Trump from some...
North Korea slams US over planned military drills with South Korea
North Korea blasted Washington on Wednesday for its plans to conduct joint military exercises with Seoul next month -- as negotiations remain deadlocked over the rogue regime’s nuclear arsenal. "Our...
Robber caught on camera stealing from elderly man
A shady suspect apparently didn't realize he was on surveillance camera as he robbed an elderly man at gunpoint in the Bronx, according to surveillance footage released by the police...
Digital wallets like Apple Cash can't help if you're scammed
NEW YORK - My desperation to see Ariana Grande in concert created the perfect trap. Instead of seeing her sing about love and loss, I got sucked into an online...
Rep. Pressley breaks from 'The Squad' to endorse Elizabeth Warren
Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren for president on Wednesday, breaking with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the two other progressive Democratic freshman who are part of "The Squad" and...
Did drug cartel confuse Americans for rival gang before horrific massacre?
The nine US citizens massacred in Mexico were mistaken for a faction of the Sinaloa cartel known as "Los Salazar" by rival gang La Línea, local officials said Wednesday. La...
These are the top 10 people Americans choose to be a role model
“Never give up on your dreams,” “education is the best legacy” and “believe in yourself” are examples of the best pieces of advice given to Americans by their role models,...
Former school official who is HIV-positive gets 35 years in sex crimes case
A former Florida middle school assistant principal who molested at least one teenager -- without revealing he was HIV-positive -- has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. Kyle...
Meet the real dogs of Disney's new 'Lady and the Tramp'
Disney’s latest live-action remake of an animated classic, “Lady and the Tramp,” was shot in the sweltering heat of a Savannah, Ga., summer. But the filmmakers couldn’t have their canine...
Fishing gear to blame for majority of plastic pollution in ocean
Think of marine plastic pollution and the image of a sea turtle stuck in a six-pack ring may leap to mind. Or in more recent days, the hotly contested plastic...
Alaska university taking PB&J as payment for parking tickets
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — What a lip-smacking offer! Anyone with unpaid parking fines at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus has the option to reduce or cover the cost of their...
Bryce Harper not the 'villain' he's portrayed to be
When the Washington Nationals won their first World Series right after losing Bryce Harper in free agency, it sparked debate that it was the star slugger who was holding the...
This Kentucky team is a different kind of scary
Get excited, Big Blue Nation. Yes, it’s just one game, five days into November. But for Kentucky to be this impressive this early is a great sign. John Calipari’s teams...
NYPD's second-in-command 'disappointed' he wasn't made police commissioner
"What do you think? Of course you're disappointed," First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin Tucker said to laughter at a press conference on crime statistics, also attended by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Kincade Fire has huge burn scar that can be seen from space
The scope of the damage from California's Kincade Fire can be seen from space in a disturbing new satellite image. The newly released image was taken on Sunday by NASA's...
Epstein's bro lashes out, claims jailed perv 'might have been murdered'
Jeffrey Epstein's brother lashed out Wednesday over "unexplained" details in the pedophile's jail-cell hanging — insisting, “My brother might have been murdered." Mark Epstein, 65, told Fox News that New...
CGI is bringing James Dean back from the dead for 'Finding Jack' movie
He may have died in 1955 — but you haven't seen the last film featuring James Dean. In a creepy turn, the Hollywood icon will be digitally reincarnated to star...
The 'fire Fizdale' feeling hasn't extended beyond Knicks fans
DETROIT -- If Knicks president Steve Mills and GM Scott Perry are antsy over the team's 1-6 start, they have not conveyed that to coach David Fizdale. The common refrain...
Soros-backed candidate loses DA bid, upstate incumbents cruise to victory
Soros spent upwards of $800,000, according to The New York Times, on political ads boosting the campaign of Shani Curry Mitchell in her quest to unseat the incumbent Monroe County...
Bronx man gloats after cases tossed when cops killed, arrested
A Bronx man gloated on social media after a pair of gun-possession cases against him were recently tossed because one arresting cop was later killed by friendly fire and the...
Ex-church leader admits he took photos of a woman inside H&M dressing room
A former official for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pleaded guilty to taking photos of a woman inside an H&M dressing room at a Tennessee mall,...
Astronaut casts Pennsylvania absentee ballot from space
Astronaut Andrew Morgan successfully voted in Tuesday's elections in his home state of Pennsylvania and if you skipped the process as too much of a hassle, consider what he had...
Family of cockroaches found living inside man's ear
This man's medical emergency will have have you reaching for a Q-tip. Doctors in China were shocked to discover that a man's earache was caused by around a dozen cockroaches...
Xerox considers making $27B offer to buy HP: reports
Xerox Holdings Corp is considering making a cash-and-stock offer for personal computer maker HP Inc at a premium to its market value of $27 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported...
Jets optimistic about Le'Veon Bell's status for Giants clash
The Jets are hoping that running back Le’Veon Bell will be able to play Sunday against the Giants even though he is sitting out Wednesday’s practice. Bell has an ankle/knee...
23-year-old goes viral for kissing strangers around the world
A woman smooching strangers around the globe in a set of photos has gone viral online, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase "kiss and tell." Kristiana Kuqi, 23,...
Horrifying X-ray shows unfortunate screwdriver-rectum injury
A Florida man's mysterious abdominal pain was the least of his doctors' concerns after they discovered an 8-inch screwdriver in his rectum. The unnamed 46-year-old man had suffered a near-fatal...
Florida man groped Disney princess as he took photo with wife: cops
He’s no Prince Charming. A Florida man was busted for allegedly groping a Disney princess at a theme park — while his wife was sitting right next to them, authorities...
Restaurant owner fatally struck by school bus during morning walk with wife
The man, identified by police as as Bing Nyan Chen, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the accident at 67th Drive and 73rd Place in Middle Village about...
Creepy photo shows giant squid 'watching' deep sea mission
Rockwell said it best when he sang "I always feel like somebody's watching me." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted an eery image of its remotely operated vehicle Deep...
Mechanic pleads guilty to controlling ex-girlfriend's car with app
An Australian mechanic admitted to using an app to control his ex-girlfriend's car, according to a report. The 38-year-old man, whose identity was not released, pleaded guilty in Hobart court...
Severe drought in Zimbabwe has killed 105 elephants in 2 months
MANA POOLS, Zimbabwe — Weak from hunger and thirst, the elephant struggled to reach a pool of water in this African wildlife reserve. But the majestic mammal got stuck in...
Turkey announces capture of slain ISIS leader al-Baghdadi's wife
Turkey has captured a wife of slain ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday. "The United States said Baghdadi killed himself in a tunnel. They...
'Little Mermaid Live!' ratings show Ariel stayed afloat
It was sink or swim for “The Little Mermaid Live!” Tuesday night — and the ABC musical definitely stayed afloat. The television adaptation of the 1989 Disney movie and 2008...
Pitbull pack mauls man minding his own business
Watch the terrifying moment a pack of pitbulls attacked a man on his way home from work in Miami, Florida. As a crowd tried to distract the dogs, one heroic...
Video shows raging mom confronting son's bully
Most mothers will do anything to protect their children — but would they go full-on raging mama bear against their child's bully? This mom would. In a now-viral video shared...
Who-Don-It? Trump Jr. tweets possible identity of WH whistleblower
President Trump’s son on Wednesday sent a tweet that contained the purported name of the anonymous government whistleblower who set off the investigation into whether the White House attempted to...
Teacher, 63, accused of sex with 17-year-old pupil found dead
A 63-year-old high school teacher accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student was found dead alongside her hubby in their North Carolina home, authorities said. Emma Neil Ogle and...
NASA's Curiosity rover posts eerie image of Mars
NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has posted a stunning black and white image of the Red Planet, shedding new light on just how empty it is. Posted to NASA's Mars Exploration...
$800K worth of stolen artwork found in dead relative’s belongings
A California resident uncovered more than $800,000 in stolen artwork by famed Scottish artist Benjamin Creme tucked away inside a dead relative’s belongings, authorities revealed. The unidentified resident had taken...
Suspect faces murder charges in connection to drug deal gone sour
Police nabbed a man who allegedly killed his drug-dealer after a deal went sour in the Bronx, police said Wednesday. The 23-year-old Bronx man, William Yeaden, is facing murder charges...
Odell Beckham gets birthday 'love letter' from rumored model girlfriend
Beckham celebrated his 27th birthday on Tuesday.
Woman found mauled to death by at least one of her pit bulls
A woman was mauled to death by at least one of her two pit bulls in her Michigan home, police said. Cops found Brandy Joy O’Dell, 41, dead in her...
Ex-NFL running back, friend turn on each other after jumbo jug of pot found in car
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins denied to cops that an oversized jug of marijuana in his crashed Corvette was his, insisting that it belonged to a friend, new...
American ‘drug dealer’ and wife captured by Thai police after epic jailbreak
Police in Thailand captured American fugitive Bart Allen Helmus and his wife, Sirinapha Wisetrit, after a standoff near the Cambodian border. Helmus — who already faced the death penalty after...
There are no Lamar Jackson doubters left
Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian was the face of the Lamar Jackson detractors before the 2018 NFL Draft. Now, he is ready for his about-face. “I was wrong,...
Judge: Trump admin rule for health care workers violates the Constitution
A Manhattan federal court judge has vacated a Trump administration rule that would allow health care workers to deny care based on their religious or moral beliefs. In a 147-page...
Open hearings in Trump impeachment inquiry to begin next week
The first open hearings in the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump will begin next week, Rep. Adam Schiff said Wednesday. The California Democrat, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee,...
Trump's re-election support hits a high despite inquiry
He's Teflon Don. President Trump's outlook for reelection hasn't taken a hit since the impeachment inquiry began and it's even slightly improved, according to a new Monmouth University Poll out...
Uber shares fall to record low as early investors' stock goes up for sale
Uber Technologies fell as much as 9 percent to a record low on Wednesday after shares held by early investors became available for sale following the expiration of a six-month...
Tinder subscriptions slammed as Apple changes app store rules
Shares of Tinder’s corporate owner slumped after it warned it will miss Wall Street’s revenue forecasts — partly thanks to a move by Apple that makes it easier to cancel...
You can rent a room in Harry Potter's childhood house
Accio nostalgia! Harry Potter fans now have the chance to rent the boy wizard’s fictional childhood home in real life. The latest in a string of novelty Airbnb listings —...
California mom gets prison time for sex with two of daughter's teen boyfriends
A depraved California mom sobbed this week when she was sentenced to four years in the slammer for having sex with both of her daughters’ teen boyfriends. But Coral Lytle's...
Colorado woman arrested in 1996 murder of newborn 'Baby Faith'
A Colorado woman has been arrested in connection with the 1996 death of a newborn girl known as “Baby Faith,” authorities said. Jennifer Katalinich, 42, of Erie, was arrested Tuesday...
New York votes to overhaul elections, budget, ethics and land use
New York residents approved a series of ballot measures Tuesday that change the way they will vote in future citywide elections while toughening ethics rules, requiring a rainy day fund...
Mick Mulvaney won't testify in impeachment probe: White House
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney will not appear Friday before House panels conducting the impeachment inquiry, Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday. "I'm told no,"...
Grounded for life: Pilot canned for letting woman pose in cockpit
He grounded for life. A Chinese pilot was axed on Monday for allowing a female passenger to pose for a photo inside the cockpit mid-trip. The woman posted the image,...
Crooked DEA agent took bribes to protect drug-dealing pals: authorities
A former agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration has been accused of taking at least $250,000 in bribes to protect his drug-dealing pals with ties to the Buffalo Mafia, officials...
Fantasy football Week 10 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Ronald Jones, David Johnson
Cardinals-Buccaneers and Falcons-Saints are great Week 10 fantasy football matchups you should take a look at, while Vikings-Cowboys is worth avoiding. Below are some good plays for this week, as...
UK backpacker was strangled by Tinder date: prosecutor
A British backpacker was allegedly strangled in New Zealand during a rough sex romp with her Tinder date, a court heard on Wednesday. Grace Millane, 22, was traveling through Auckland...
WWE star destroys reporter for 'spreading complete lies'
Seth Rollins apparently isn't a rah-rah kind of guy. The WWE star lashed out at longtime wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for reporting Rollins gave a...
Man in India dies during challenge to eat 50 eggs
A man in northern India has died after he was challenged to eat 50 eggs, according to a report. News18 reported that Subhash Yadav in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district got...
Man fatally stabbed outside of homeless shelter in Queens
A man was fatally stabbed outside of a Queens family homeless shelter where he lived with his girlfriend after getting into a fight with a man believed to be a...
NASA's Voyager 2 sends back secrets of interstellar space
NASA launched the Voyager 2 space probe in August of 1977. It’s since spent nearly four decades making its way out of the massive bubble called the heliosphere which is...
9 deals to help you get ready for winter
In case the chill in the air didn’t tip you off, winter will be here sooner than you think. Love it or loathe it, it pays to be prepared for...
Kareem Hunt's return just complicates awkward Browns dynamic
This was the week the Browns offense was supposed to go from dominant to unstoppable. Instead, Kareem Hunt will join a 2-6 team in disarray. Hunt was officially added to...
These US cities have the hottest sex in cold winter months: survey
It's called "cuffing season."
Woman who flipped off Trump's motorcade wins Virginia election
A woman who was axed when a photo of her flipping off President Trump's motorcade went viral won a local election in Virginia. Mom-of-two Juli Briskman, 52, was snapped giving...
Sources suspect family slaughtered by drug cartel in Mexico was targeted: report
The three moms and six children gunned down by drug cartel thugs in northern Mexico were deliberately targeted, according to a new report. The ambush on Dawna Ray Langford, Christina...
Internet pours out support for autistic man who asked 'Would someone like me?'
Until last week, 21-year-old David Bloch had never asked a question. The nonverbal, severely autistic man suffers from an immunodeficiency disorder which has kept him isolated while growing up in...
Top State Department official on Capitol Hill to testify in impeachment inquiry
A top State Department official arrived Wednesday to testify in the House impeachment probe and is expected to say that the agency was reluctant to defend the former ambassador to...
SoftBank's Vision Fund suffers $8.9 billion loss
SoftBank reported its first quarterly loss in 14 years on Wednesday, whiplashed by an $8.9 billion hit at its giant Vision Fund and marking a rare, humbling moment for CEO...
8-year-old boy steers car to safety after mom has seizure behind wheel
A quick-thinking 8-year-old boy from the UK won a "Pride of Britain" award this week for taking control of a car and steering it to safety when his mother had...
Stabbing spree injures eight people at ancient tourist site in Jordan
Four tourists were among the victims wounded in a stabbing spree near ancient Roman ruins in Jordan, officials said. Eight people were injured when a 22-year-old man attacked Wednesday at...
Giving your time to help others, instead of your money, may help you live longer
If you want to live longer, try helping other people. That’s the cheerful implication of a newly published study that looked at the generosity and longevity of more than 3,500...
Airman missing after falling 1,500 feet from plane during training exercise
An Air Force staff sergeant is missing after falling about 1,500 feet from a plane during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico in Florida this week, according to...
LeBron savagely takes down haters in person and on Twitter
LeBron James isn't ready to give up his crown. The 34-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star recorded his third straight triple-double during Tuesday's win against the Bulls, and after the game...
Facebook's data policy change was about stopping rivals, not privacy: court filings
Facebook began cutting off access to user data for app developers from 2012 to squash potential rivals while presenting the move to the general public as a boon for user...
ISIS urges followers to start wildfires across US and Europe
ISIS is urging its followers to spark wildfires across the US and Europe, according to reports. At least four propaganda posters have appeared on Quraysh, a pro-ISIS media outlet, urging...
56 percent of voters expect Trump will win again in 2020: poll
With the 2020 election less than a year away, 56 percent of voters expect President Trump to win reelection next November - including 35 percent of Democrats and 51 percent...
2 dead after fire rips through New Jersey home
Two people were killed by a fire that tore through a New Jersey home early Wednesday. The house on Sheridan Street in Jamesburg burst into flames around 3:45 a.m. Wednesday,...
How ESPN is taking XFL TV access to unprecedented level
ESPN’s coverage of the XFL will be led by big names such as Steve Levy and Pat McAfee, but what could stand out just as much is the increased television...
Teen walked for 6 hours to find help after mom killed in Mexico massacre
Devin Blake Langford and his eight siblings were piled into their mom’s Chevy Suburban on Monday, making their way to a family gathering when the domestic tableau was shattered in...
Chicago's top cop expected to retire this week
Chicago’s top cop is expected to announce his retirement later this week, according to a report. Superintendent Eddie Johnson, 59, will leave his post more than three years after being...
Joe Biden rips Elizabeth Warren's 'my way or the highway' politics
Former Vice President Joe Biden cast his Democratic presidential contender Sen. Elizabeth Warren as an elitist who takes a "my way or the highway" approach to politics. Biden, writing Tuesday...
Tour Nordstrom's new NYC flagship megastore
If there’s ever a third “Sex and the City” movie, Nordstrom is here to provide Carrie and company with their haute, new haunt. The just-opened retail destination at 57th and...
Epstein 'sex slave' says Prince Andrew 'should go to jail'
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre went back to his Manhattan mansion for an explosive new interview -- in which she firmly insists that the financier's one-time chum Prince Andrew...
This $5 billion mall has theme parks, indoor skiing and secret gardens
Remember all those scenes in Netflix’s 1980s sci-fi series “Stranger Things” set at Starcourt, the riotously colorful, brightly lit new mall filled with fun for all ages? It may seem...
Olivia Palermo's favorite fall finds
Olivia Palermo is no novice when it comes to style — as evidenced by her 6.3 million Instagram followers. The fashion mogul has collaborations with brands ranging from Karl Lagerfeld,...
'Watchmen' star Regina King on race, dating and her directorial debut
Do clothes make the superwoman? “Watchmen” star Regina King, for one, knows she looks best in pieces that put her at ease. Reclining on a couch in a Manhattan photo...
Suspect arrested in Mexico Mormon massacre
A suspect holding two bound and tied hostages in a vehicle has been arrested in the massacre of nine US citizens – three moms and six children – at the...
North Carolina high school football coach resigns over racist Instagram video
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. — An assistant football coach at a North Carolina high school has resigned after making racist comments on Instagram. News outlets report John Hoskins resigned over the weekend...
'It might have been teargassed': Hero helps rat during Hong Kong protests
After police in Hong Kong unleashed tear gas on protestors, one passerby noticed a rat lying motionless on the street. After approaching the animal, it became clear that the rat...
Trump to kick off 100th Veterans Day parade in NYC on Monday
President Trump will be the first president to kick off New York City's Veterans Day Parade, the White House announced Wednesday. Trump will address the 100th Annual Opening Ceremony of...
Yankees find some new help for Gary Sanchez
It looks like Gary Sanchez and the other Yankees catchers will have a new coach next season. The Yankees hired Tanner Swanson as their catching and quality control coach, according...
Why Knicks' point-guard headache isn't going away
It looks like the Knicks will have to wait until after their upcoming two-game road trip to receive any point guard reinforcements. Elfrid Payton has been ruled out for games...
Henrik Lundqvist will be back in goal
Not a lot has changed with the Rangers goaltending situation, which would have been a radical statement in most of the previous 15 years considering Henrik Lundqvist has sat out...
Breaking down new-look St. John's
The most beloved player in St. John’s history left campus again, now as just another coach unable to return the Red Storm to their former glory. Chris Mullin returned to...
What a difference a year makes for one Net
The version of Rodions Kurucs the Nets are getting right now isn’t the same one who looked like a second-round steal and a surefire starter. Faced with the challenge of...
Brute busted for viciously assaulting elderly man in Bronx elevator
The fiend who savagely beat a 67-year-old man in a Bronx apartment building elevator was busted by cops Tuesday, authorities said. Bronx resident Joshua Marrero, 22, was charged with assault...
A new Kentucky star is born in win over Michigan State
For most of the night, there felt like something was missing from a jam-packed Madison Square Garden. The building got loud on a few occasions, but the buzz wasn’t there,...
Woman calls cops to admit to drowning 2-year-old daughter
A California mother was arrested after she called police to tell them she had drowned her 2-year-old daughter and police arrived on scene to find the child’s lifeless body in...
Straphanger takes mini horse on Bay Area train ride
A mini horse that serves as a Bay Area resident's service animal was allowed on a commuter train in San Francisco Tuesday, the transit agency said. The horse's owner provided...
Kansas City votes to remove MLK’s name from historic street
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved removing Dr. Martin Luther King’s name from one of the city’s most historic boulevards, less than a year after...
The star who stayed at Duke propels Blue Devils past Kansas
There was no Zion Williamson. No RJ Barrett. No Cam Reddish. The players Tre Jones teamed with last year, that stole the nation’s attention, were off in different parts of...
Republican Tate Reeves wins Mississippi governor's race
Mississippi Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves beat out his Democratic challenger in the state governor’s race on Tuesday night. Reeves' victory against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood was the lone...
Polarizing NHL star sued by casino over massive debt
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane might need to drop the gloves with a Las Vegas casino that is suing the feisty Canadian for allegedly not paying back $500,000 in...
James O'Neill's private-sector gig revealed
Police Commissioner James O'Neill will head Visa's physical security when he leaves the NYPD next month, the credit card company said in a statement Tuesday. O'Neill, who announced his retirement...
One of the great Jets mistakes is behind them — $34 million later
It appears Trumaine Johnson has played his last snap for the Jets. The cornerback was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday. He has been dealing with injuries to both ankles....
Upstate town appears to finally repeal anti-booze law
Break out the bubbly! Voters in an upstate town on Tuesday appeared to finally repeal a local law that had banned its residents from selling booze since 1920. Unofficial results...