November 20, 2019
Arrow pointing up for a couple of long-shots after latest debate
The political fireworks mostly stayed in Washington, D.C. as a dozen Democratic candidates assembled in Atlanta for their two-plus hour-long debate — where the top-tier Democratic candidates largely avoided sharp...
Amy Klobuchar's shaking leaves debate viewers rattled
Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised eyebrows during Wednesday's Democratic primary debate when she appeared to shake as she answered questions. Some viewers were concerned for the 59-year-old Minnesota lawmaker and others...
Would-be terrorist fixated on 'True Crime Community' sentenced to prison
The Ohio woman who was inspired by an online group known as the "True Crime Community" to plot the bombing of a pipeline and another terrorist attack at a local...
Mets add another candidate for bench-coach job
Add Hensley Meulens to the list of candidates for the Mets’ bench coach job. The former Giants coach interviewed for the spot. He spent 10 years with the recently retired...
Questions swirl about Prince Andrew's billionaire lifestyle
Embattled royal Prince Andrew announced Wednesday he was stepping back from public duties “for the foreseeable future” in the wake of a “car crash” of an interview about his longtime...
Biden left with black eye over 'punching' answer to domestic violence query
Joe Biden really put his fist in his mouth this time. The former vice president had a cringe-worthy moment late in Wednesday's fifth Democratic presidential primary debate when he used...
Rangers pick up much-needed win over Capitals
They’ve had nights like this before. Now it’s just about the Rangers finding a way to do it more often. The Blueshirts were mostly disciplined and structured and opportunistic, and...
Former South Carolina deputy arrested for sex with teen in patrol car
A former deputy assigned to a South Carolina high school -- and former basketball player at the University of South Carolina -- was arrested Wednesday for having sex with a...
Bless Austin rode haters all the way to Jets' secondary
You know you can ball. You know you belong. You’ve dreamed that NFL dream since you were 8 years old playing for the Lynvet Cardinals and growing up in Springfield...
MCC prison guard willing to dish on Epstein death, cooperate with IG probe
A Manhattan prison guard is willing to cooperate with a federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s death — even though she’s been accused of goofing off while he hanged himself, her...
Devine: Democrats should eat a big serving of humble pie
It was ironic that Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland used the word “humble” to describe himself in his opening statement on the fourth day of public impeachment hearings....
Pete Buttigieg rises to top of NH polls after Iowa surge
It’s a Buttigi-Edge! Pete Buttigieg has skyrocketed to the lead in New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary polling, a new survey out Wednesday reveals. The South Bend, Indiana, mayor grabbed 25%...
Hey, New York, stop sending me money!
You are going to laugh at the story I’m about to tell you, especially if you find it funny when taxpayer money is wasted because of slapstick incompetence. And hopefully...
Google Stadia review: A lag-riddled mess
Google’s new video-game streaming service is a lag-riddled, nausea-inducing disaster. Stadia, which launched this week, aims to eliminate the need for expensive consoles and cumbersome hardware by letting users access...
Kyrie Irving-less Nets use balanced attack to top Hornets
With the Nets offense cratering since the loss of Kyrie Irving, they’ve needed somebody — anybody — to step up and help Spencer Dinwiddie. They finally got that in a...
Whistleblower claims WeWork rubber-stamped acquisition during Adam Neumann reign
Adam Neumann may have departed from WeWork months ago, but the mess he left behind continues to linger. Already plagued with complaints that Neumann was self-dealing, WeWork is now facing...
Strong apparel sales boost Target shares nearly 15%
Forget dishes, toasters and school supplies. Target customers are now buying their clothes at the discounter — and lots of it. Target shares soared 14% after the company reported stellar...
Rochester throws down the gauntlet: Lots of talkin’ big for a li’l town!
Dear Rochester: Game on. Earlier this month, I wrote a column asking why New Yorkers are losing their minds over Wegmans opening in Brooklyn — essentially mocking my fellow urbanites,...
This Jacoby Ellsbury-Yankees hot take includes important lesson
ARLINGTON, Texas — Let’s start this momentous transaction with a hot take. Worst contracts in Yankees history: 1. Kei Igawa 2. Carl Pavano 3. Jacoby Ellsbury At least Ellsbury actually...
Fitness model found shot and stabbed to death in home
A 23-year-old Mexican trainer and fitness model was found shot in the head and stabbed multiple times inside her home, local reports said. Alondra Getsemani Villaseñor's mother made the grisly...
'Goldilocks' alert: Man breaks into home and sleeps in child's bed
The third bed was just right. A man was arrested after he broke into a home in Tulsa, Oklahoma and fell asleep in a child’s bed, a report said. A...
Kamala Harris calls out Tulsi Gabbard for 'buddying up' to Republicans
Sen. Kamala Harris came after Rep. Tulsi Gabbard during Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate, accusing her of buddying up to Republicans, including President Trump and his former adviser Steve Bannon. The...
Brian Cashman may have foreshadowed Ellsbury's demise
Jacoby Ellsbury’s release Wednesday night surprised many in the baseball world, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman in October hinted his failed $153 million player’s future was on thin ice....
Jamal Adams gunning for this sack record
Move over Mark Gastineau. The Jets have a new sack master in Jamal Adams. The safety has six sacks this season, five in the past two games, and now has...
Wall Street doubts AT&T's new HBO Max in wake of Disney+
Wall Street continues to doubt that AT&T’s new streaming service, dubbed HBO Max, will be a success without the help of “Game of Thrones” — even as it plans to...
Knicks' upset bid falls just short
PHILADELPHIA — The third-quarter boos were plentiful and were all directed at the home-team 76ers. It was looking like a giddy, gritty night Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center for the...
Chuck Schumer worried about future of the Daily News
How to grab the attention of a US senator: Buy a big stake in a local newspaper. Sen. Chuck Schumer said he will be watching Heath Freeman’s Alden Global Capital...
Boy shot during high school football games dies of injuries
A 10-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire last Friday night during a high school football game in New Jersey died of his injuries Wednesday. Micah Tennant was one of...
Reputed gangbanger busted with semi-automatic weapon in Brooklyn
A reputed Brooklyn gangbanger was busted with a semiautomatic pistol and an extended magazine by field intelligence officers who executed a search warrant at his apartment Wednesday morning, cops said....
De Blasio slams 'vampire' Hiram Monserrate for seeking comeback
Mayor Bill de Blasio slammed disgraced felon and ex-state Sen. Hiram Monserrate Wednesday as a shameless “vampire” for mounting another bid for public office — and wished he'd just go...
'The Masked Singer': The Flower is the show's biggest reveal yet
"The Masked Singer" revealed a big name with the unveiling of the Flower on the show. Warning: Spoilers ahead from Wednesday night’s episode of the star-studded competition.
Ex-LSU frat bro gets wrist slap in pledge’s alcohol-related hazing death
The former Louisiana State University student found guilty in the alcohol-related hazing death of a fraternity pledge was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday -- but will likely serve...
St. John's gets back on track
Mike Anderson’s imprint as head coach at St. John’s was apparent immediately: The energy. The urgency. The aggressiveness. The defense, always swarming. The boards, always crashed. The leads, always too...
Jacoby Ellsbury's sad Yankees contract kept getting uglier
Jacoby Ellsbury never lived up to the $153 million contract he received from the Yankees, and will end up having not played more than half the potential games in his...
Jacoby Ellsbury wasn't the only bust Yankees got rid of
Smothered by the Yankees releasing Jacoby Ellsbury and eating $26 million Wednesday night was the news that Greg Bird’s career in pinstripes is likely kaput. Needing room on the 40-man...
The Ben Simmons 3-point miracle finally happened
The Ben Simmons 3-point debate can officially be put to rest. The Philadelphia 76ers star sank his first career trey on Wednesday in front of a home crowd against the...
Trump on impeachment hearings: 'If this were a prizefight, they’d stop it!'
President Donald Trump compared the impeachment process to a professional boxing match on Wednesday, saying the Democrats were nearly knocked out. Trump was reacting to a whirlwind day on Capitol...
Push to add more MTA cops likely to balloon agency's OT spending
Gov. Cuomo push to hire 500 more MTA police officers will likely balloon the agency’s already outrageous $1.4 billion overtime bill, critics charged. MTA cops earn more OT on average...
De Blasio signs bills to overhaul private waste-collection industry
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a series of bills that will overhaul the city's embattled private hauling business by improving safety and truck traffic by reorganizing the business into zones....
Cuomo's disgraceful silence on the outrages at SUNY Binghamton
It doesn’t take much to set off Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Bad weather, legislative impertinence, critics, President Trump, folks who make fun of his brother Chris and private university chancellors over...
What's coming in Thursday's impeachment hearings
The House Intelligence Committee will wrap up a marathon week of impeachment hearings on Thursday with the testimony of Fiona Hill and David Holmes — who could be the final...
Lawyer for MCC guard Tova Noel says she's the real victim of Epstein death
The jail guard who snoozed and shopped for furniture online while she was supposed to be checking on Jeffrey Epstein on the night he killed himself claims she’s the real...
Yankees release Jacoby Ellsbury in stunner
The Yankees opened wide Wednesday night and swallowed hard cash when they released Jacoby Ellsbury, whom they owe $21 million for the 2020 season and a $5 million buyout on...
Carranza keeps treating his minority critics like they're un-persons
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza has an ugly habit of pretending most of his critics don’t exist — ignoring them so he can claim that only the privileged oppose him. Does...
Cuomo needs to call out subway union's blackmail bid
Nice subway system you have there — be a shame if it was to slow to a crawl: That’s the gist of threats from subway workers as their union angles...
No easy explanation for Quinnen Williams' tough Jets start
Quinnen Williams will get to see his college buddy Josh Jacobs on Sunday when the Jets and Raiders face off at MetLife Stadium. The two attended Alabama together, both spent...
Sondland's 'bombshell' turns out to be merely his 'presumption'
Gordon Sondland was supposed to be the key witness in the impeachment drive — the guy who’d nail the coffin shut on Donald Trump’s presidency. Yet his most “damaging” testimony...
Apple pulls 'The Banker' last-minute from AFI Fest over 'concerns'
Apple is learning that making original content is not as easy as it streams. After shaky reviews for its initial TV offerings, Apple TV+ service’s first major film, “The Banker,”...
Epstein boasted to teen model that Bill Clinton was his 'best friend': suit
Multi-millionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein boasted to a young girl he allegedly sexual abused in the early 2000s that he and former President Bill Clinton were "best friends," according to a...
Goodwin: Dems finally got something they can use for impeachment
Years ago, a friend in the public relations business shared with me his approach to dealing with journalists. “You don’t have to give them what they want,” he said confidently....
Rays the roof: Real estate magnate Louise Sunshine selling glam Miami penthouse
Real estate titan Louise Sunshine is in contract to sell her duplex penthouse at 10 Venetian Way in Miami. The final sale price is not yet available. Sunshine is now...
'Most' Fed board members agree to wait on rates cuts
Minutes from the Fed’s October policy meeting, which resulted in the third interest-rate cut this year, revealed that “most” members of the Federal Open Market Committee don’t see a need...
Star lawyer in Madoff settlement relists Park Ave. pad for $3.25M
Bow-tied lawyer William Zabel's prewar pad at 850 Park Ave. is back on the market for $3.25 million, following a price drop and a broker swap. Zabel is best known...
Instagram star drops $22M on Park Ave. pad
Social media savvy nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot, who boasts 100,000 followers on Instagram, is the new owner of a stunning pad at 515 Park Ave. She and hubby Anthony Westreich —...
Hunger pains: JLaw drops price on UES condo — again
Oscar-winning, newlywed actress Jennifer Lawrence has slashed the price of her Upper East Side penthouse yet again, just weeks after Gimme Shelter reported it was on the market. The three-bedroom,...
Watch: Bronx bandit makes clownish getaway on mini-bike
A bozo bandit sporting a plastic bag on his head made a comical getaway on a mini-motorcycle after clearing out a Bronx business' cash register, cops said Wednesday. The bozo...
Cops collar crazed driver who slammed into father, son
A crazed driver who jumped a curb in Harlem and plowed into a father and his 8-year-old boy has been arrested, cops said Wednesday. Thomas Green, 27, was charged with...
Carolyn Maloney becomes House Oversight Committee’s first chairwoman
She’s now Madam Chair. Manhattan Rep. Carolyn Maloney became the first chairwoman of the powerful House Oversight Committee Wednesday after an election by her Democratic colleagues. She beat out Virginia...
Andrea Martin is more than another funny woman
People expect Andrea Martin to make them laugh. Years ago, after her performance as Golde, the careworn mother of “Fiddler on the Roof,” a theatergoer met her at the stage...
Bloomberg will drop $20M to defeat Trump in battleground states
The billionaire and three-term former New York City mayor touted the investment a week after he revealed plans bankroll $100 million in ads targeting Trump in battleground states
No joke: Former Hamptons home of Mel Brooks goes for $5M
A waterfront Hamptons beach cottage, once briefly owned by legendary funny guy Mel Brooks and his late wife, actress Anne Bancroft, has sold for its full asking price of $4.99...
Student slashed, robbed by group of teens near Bronx high school
The student, who attends DeWitt Clinton High School, was confronted by a group of teens in front of campus around 4:10 p.m. when one of the kids slashed him in...
The alarming Daniel Jones trend no one can hide from
When we last saw Daniel Jones on a football field, he was being purse-snatch robbed of the ball by Jets safety Jamal Adams, who returned the “fumble” 25 yards for...
Is it rude to ask your hairdresser not to talk?
When Ashley Chanter Rizzo, 36, goes to the salon, she wants stylists to cut the chitchat. “Silence is rare,” the Ridgefield, Conn., mother of four tells The Post. When it...
David Hale and Laura Cooper testify in Trump impeachment probe
The second round of Wednesday’s public hearings in the Trump impeachment probe featured testimony from witness Laura Cooper, a deputy assistant secretary of defense, that Ukraine knew as early as...
Handy retiree builds chic Connecticut sanctuary
After 23 years of marriage, Tom Morton wanted a change. He didn’t just want to downsize from the 3,000-square-foot house that he had shared with his ex-wife in Sharon, Conn....
Memphis basketball phenom faces hefty NCAA punishment
The NCAA has cleared heralded freshman James Wiseman to return to the basketball court on Jan. 12. Wiseman will sit out a total of 12 games under a decision announced...
'Eargasms' abound as podcast porn is on the rise
Ready to get hot and heavy? Slip on your headphones. Audio porn, a buzzy new genre of X-rated erotic recordings, is the latest tool for intimate exploration — and the...
Who is EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland?
The 62-year-old was born in Mercer Island, Washington state, the son of Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, a story he alluded to in his opening statement to lawmakers.
Here's why celebs are giving out their phone numbers on Instagram
Have your people call my people.
Starry-eyed Ron Moore dishes on Apple show 'For All Mankind'
Ron Moore was just 5 years old when his future was set in stone. “I was a kid when I saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon, and it was...
Is Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's PDA plain gross?
Shawn Mendes may make millions swoon, but the 21-year-old crooner and his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Camila Cabello, also made millions sick when they took their love life a little too...
Florida woman gets 15 days in jail for chucking slushie at Rep. Matt Gaetz
Amanda Kondrat'yev, 35, had faced up to a year behind bars for launching the drink at Gaetz's chest as he was leaving an event at the Brew Ha Ha coffee...
Automated camera enforcement coming to 14th Street busway
Automated enforcement cameras are coming to the 14th Street busway, the MTA and city announced on Wednesday. Cameras mounted to the front of M14 buses will start flagging drivers who...
Mark Teixeira: What it'd take to get Gerrit Cole on the Yankees
Former first baseman Mark Teixeira thinks the Yankees will have to give Gerrit Cole a record-breaking contract to get him to New York. While speaking on ESPN’s "Baseball Tonight" podcast...
Nabisco's Cheese Nips voluntarily recalled: FDA
The FDA on Wednesday announced disheartening news for snackers nationwide — the voluntary recall of certain boxes of Nabisco’s popular cheddar Cheese Nips. The manufacturer of the snacks, Mondelēz Global,...
Mets add stud prospect to 40-man roster
The Mets added four players to their 40-man roster to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 draft, including Andres Gimenez, one of their top infield prospects. The 21-year-old played...
Jerry Jones could have prevented Bill Belichick's dynasty
What would the NFL look like without the tandem of Bill Belichick and the Patriots? A 1996 conversation between Belichick and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was resurfaced by The Athletic...
Ghosts and time travel: 2019's craziest TV Christmas movies
Some of the outlandish flicks have nothing to do with Christmas.
Giants disappointment losing chances to justify big expectations
Imagine the surprised looks on the faces of Bears offensive linemen this week as they look for a way to prevent B.J. Hill from wrecking another game. What they remember...
Prince Charles' favorite artist: 'I've met people far more snobbish!'
He says the painting took five hourlong sittings and isn't his best work.
Get a cozy Leesa mattress up to $350 off during early Black Friday sale
Leesa is giving the gift of a cozy night of sleep after rolling out its Black Friday deals a little early. For now through Black Friday you can score up...
Celebrated LGBT priest abused Bronx Catholic school student: suit
A Pennsylvania man claims that a gay Irish priest — who is celebrated for his work advocating for LGBT and AIDS causes — abused him 40 years ago at a...
Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, turns 93
She's still baby-faced. The original Gerber baby — pictured on the iconic little glass jars of mushed up food — celebrated her 93rd birthday Wednesday. Ann Turner Cook, now a...
FBI wants to interview whistleblower in Trump impeachment effort: report
The FBI is reportedly looking to interview the whistleblower whose complaint about President Trump’s Ukraine call sparked the ongoing House impeachment proceedings. The federal agency has twice reached out to...
DP World Tour Championship: Take a shot on these golfers
The European Tour’s Race to Dubai concludes this week with the season finale, the DP World Tour Championship. Bernd Wiesberger would need to finish near the bottom of the 50-player...
Man dies after falling in the street near Times Square
A 61-year-old man died 10 days after falling in the street near Times Square and getting run over by a clueless driver, cops said Wednesday. The man, whose name was...
Adam Lamberg will reprise Gordo role in 'Lizzie McGuire' revival
Gordo's back. Miranda though? No word yet.
Group backing specialized high school exams calls Richard Carranza 'thin skinned'
The latest tit-for-tat comes after City Hall lost its first round at the state Capitol to scrap the tests, which are required to gain admission to eight of New York's...
Struggling Maple Leafs fire head coach
TORONTO — The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe. Babcock had a record of 9-10-4 this season for the struggling...
Yorkie crushed by FedEx driver who threw package over fence, family says
A California family blames FedEx for their Yorkie's death, saying a driver flung a package over the fence that crushed the beloved pooch, according to a report. Mitchell Galin and...
'SNL' has Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Murphy and Lizzo on deck for December
"Saturday Night Live" is giving us the gift of hosts just in time for the holidays — Jennifer Lopez is hosting "SNL." The "Hustlers" star and soon-to-be Super Bowl co-headliner...
Julie Andrews: Watching husband Blake Edwards direct orgy scene was 'sweet'
“He said, ‘Julie, you’ve just gotta come on over here, it’s an unbelievable sight.’ So I went dashing over!"
Why this monkey with a 'human face' can't get laid
It's not because he bears a striking resemblance to an old, disgruntled man.
The 'Thong Song' turns 20: Sisqo says singing it is like 'climaxing'
Today, the "Thong Song" turns 20 years old — a real blast from the past about that ass. Sisqo, the singer of the iconic novelty R&B jam released in 1999,...
Kevin Knox's next goal as he grinds away far from the spotlight
PHILADELPHIA — As Knicks rookie RJ Barrett held court before a throng of media types Wednesday morning at Wells Fargo Center, Kevin Knox sat alone a few seats away. It’s...
Can you start dating before your divorce is finalized?
It can be tough to know exactly when to get back out there when splitting from a longtime partner.
Real-estate tycoon's ex-gal pal surrenders for alleged assault
The ex-girlfriend of millionaire real-estate tycoon Michael Shah was arrested Wednesday after her former beau accused her of three separate attacks — including stomping on his foot with a stiletto...
Macron to Europe — unite or die and other commentary
Foreign desk: Macron to Europe — Unite or Die At the American Conservative, James Pinkerton flags French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent warning that Europe has to “wake up” or else...
GOP lawmakers grill Sondland: Trump said he wanted 'nothing' from Ukraine
House Republicans on Wednesday seized on Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s acknowledgment that he was only “presuming” that President Trump had linked a White House visit and release of military aid to...
Miguel Andujar shows off progress in Instagram videos
Exactly six months removed from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Miguel Andujar is showing off his progress. Videos the Yankees third baseman posted to his...
Botanists scour aging orchards for long-lost apple varieties
The nonprofit Lost Apple Project log countless hours and hundreds of miles in trucks and on foot to find orchards planted by settlers as they pushed west more than a...
Most people will back out of an online purchase if a website does this
It doesn’t take much at all to push us away from an online purchase, according to a new survey.
Horrific video shows elephant being hacked to death by mob in Kenya
It's hard to watch.
How to watch the Democratic debate tonight
Here's what you need to know ahead of the nationally-televised contest.
Some family doctors ditch insurance for simpler approach
WASHINGTON — Dr. Emilie Scott was only a few months into her first job when she started hearing the complaint: She was spending too much time with each patient. Like...
This Arkansas house was hiding an incredible secret
A log cabin, thought to date to the Civil War era or even earlier, was found inside the house when it was being torn down, according to the Nevada County...
Disney blames past hacks for user accounts sold online
Disney said Disney Plus account passwords being sold in underground hacking forums are coming from previous breaches at other companies, predating last week’s launch of its streaming service. The company...
Biker smashes SUV's window in road rage incident from hell
Someone needs to tell these motorists to calm down. After a biker tailgated an SUV on a busy highway in Kea‘au, Hawaii, the driver had enough and brake-checked him. That...
Bloods gang member connected to two killings just one block apart
The reputed gang banger wanted in connection to an August slaying in the Bronx is now being sought over a fatal weekend shooting — and both attacks took place a...
The Clippers needed Paul George more than they thought
Kawhi Leonard wasn't heading to the Clippers until they were able to trade for Paul George. Yet the fact that the two have not stepped on the floor together shows...
Deputy fired after stopping black shoppers for 'acting suspicious'
A veteran law enforcement agent in Indiana was fired after confronting a pair of black shoppers outside a department store while accusing them of “acting suspicious,” video shows. Lawrence Township...
This is the secret to a more friendly work environment
The nine-to-five desk grind can put a hamper on one's desire to be social -- nearly one in five of those studied say they only socialize with colleagues outside of...
Netflix to 'de-age' Little Italy for 'Irishman' promotion
Eleven business will help take visitors back to August 1, 1975 — the day after Jimmy Hoffa was reported missing.
These brain scans prove something miraculous about the human brain
The brain scans of six patients who've had half of their brain removed to treat severe epilepsy have left doctors in awe.
The other NFL helmet attack Myles Garrett is using as his defense
Myles Garrett's suspension defense revolves around a far less famous NFL helmet swing. According to ESPN.com, the Browns defensive end and the NFLPA argued to the league that the Texans'...
Murdered backpacker was into choking, BDSM: court evidence
Police found records of chats the 21-year-old had sharing her fetishes on explicit bondage, domination and sadomasochism sites such as FetLife and Whiplr, Auckland High Court was told, according to...
Amazon almost added facial recognition tech to Ring doorbells
Amazon has considered adding facial recognition technology to its Ring doorbell cameras, according to a letter to a US senator defending its video-sharing partnerships with police. The company told Sen....
'A Christmas Carol' trailer: Guy Pearce is 'f--king' Scrooge for FX
The Dickens holiday tale is getting a potty-mouthed revamp.
Deputy who tackled teen quadruple amputee under criminal investigation
An Arizona sheriff’s deputy who wrestled a 15-year-old boy who has no arms and legs has been placed on administrative leave and is under criminal investigation, according to a report....
NASA finds 'extraterrestrial sugar' on meteorites
It's common for asteroids in the Solar System to carry water, one of the essential building blocks for life. But now, NASA researchers have found sugar molecules on two different...
Giuliani slams GOP impeachment lawyer, demands apology
Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday slammed the Republicans’ staff counsel during the impeachment inquiry — charging him with parroting “Democrat lies.” “Republican lawyer doesn’t do his own research and preparation, and...
What to look for if you decide to bet on St. John's this season
It’s still too early to tell whether St. John’s will be a team to back or fade in the 2019-20 college basketball season. Three early victories as double-digit favorites were...
2019 poised to be Earth's second-hottest year, NOAA says
This year is all but guaranteed to be either the second or third-warmest year on record, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Sterling Shepard in familiar spot awaiting return to Giants
Sterling Shepard has been here before and experienced a setback. The Giants receiver is back at the point in the five-stage NFL concussion protocol where he has been cleared to...
When the villain is Obama — not Trump — the news is suddenly not worth reporting
So the United States has “the world’s highest rate of children in detention.” Is this worth reporting? Maybe, maybe not. Nevertheless, Agence France-Presse, or AFP, and Reuters did report it,...
Precocious eighth-graders turn dog poo into bricks
A group of secondary school students in the Philippines has found a way to convert poo from stray dogs into a mixture for bricks, aiming to rid city streets of...
Family drags uncle's corpse to insurance company to prove he's dead
This man is definitely not resting in peace.
Mason Rudolph breaks silence as NFL mulls Myles Garrett’s fate
Mason Rudolph knows he is not blameless for the Browns-Steelers mayhem. "With how I played, I did not do a good enough job to help our team win the game....
Astros owner Jim Crane won't get any sign-stealing sympathy
ARLINGTON, Texas — About 20 bigwigs from major-league teams wore orange vests and white hard hats here in a hotel lobby Wednesday morning, preparing for their tour of the Rangers’...
Aston Martin targets Bond girls with first SUV
James Bond’s carmaker of choice Aston Martin took a first step into the lucrative SUV market on Wednesday with an eye on winning female customers, hoping it can dig itself...
GM accuses Fiat Chrysler of bribe scheme in lawsuit
General Motors sued Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Wednesday, accusing its rival automaker of corrupting labor negotiations with a long-running union bribery scheme. The suit — filed on the heels of...
Target shares spike on strong holiday outlook
Target raised its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday, signaling a strong holiday season as the retailer benefits from its investments in same-day delivery services and store revamps, sending its shares...
Dozens descend on park to help search for missing NJ woman
Dozens of volunteers fanned out across a New Jersey park Wednesday to search for a 25-year-old nanny who disappeared after a fight with her ex-boyfriend, according to a report. More...
De Blasio's biggest ally on MTA board quits
The MTA’s most outspoken straphanger advocate and in-house critic will quit its board next month, a decision that transit activists mourned as a “huge loss” for New York. Veronica Vanterpool...
Former Green Bay Packers tight end Colt Lyerla gets 2 years for attacking girlfriend
A former Green Bay Packers tight end has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for choking his girlfriend earlier this year, according to reports. Colt Lyerla, 27,...
Company will pay you $3K a month to smoke weed, test marijuana products
Dream of being a professional pothead? This unique gig will send your career up in smoke. New York-based online magazine American Marijuana is looking for a reliable cannabis connoisseur to...
Rare photo of Billy the Kid expected to sell for $1M at auction
The photo from 1877 — only the second confirmed image of the wanted gunslinger, who was also known as William H. Bonney — shows the 18-year-old seated with Richard Brewer,...
More than 2 million Americans don’t have running water, basic plumbing
Lacking access to safe water and sanitation “makes it difficult to stay healthy, earn a living, go to school and care for a family,” the report by nonprofits DigDeep and...
Gordon Sondland's testimony frees Team Trump to adopt the best defense: the truth
Wednesday’s impeachment testimony by US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland underscored the folly of the main defense strategy adopted by President Trump and his supporters against Democratic allegations...
‘Killing Zac Efron’ reality show sends actor to remote jungle island
The actor will go off-the-grid for 21 days with only basic gear and a guide.
This good boy helps find koalas injured in Australian bushfires
SYDNEY - An obsessive-compulsive dog who was abandoned as a puppy has a new mission: helping find and save koalas injured in Australia’s recent devastating bushfires. Bear, a Cattle Dog...
Ex-US attorney calls Epstein suicide 'more than coincidental'
An ex-United States attorney said Wednesday that "you have to be concerned" about Jeffrey Epstein's suicide in a Lower Manhattan lockup -- which he called "more than coincidental." Former Utah...
This permanently small puppy has doggie dwarfism
He'll be a puppy forever.
Gordon Sondland says Trump wanted 'nothing' from Ukraine president
Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified under cross-examination from Rep. Devin Nunes and staff counsel that President Trump told him during a September phone call that Trump “wanted nothing” from Ukraine President...
US dealt Presidents Cup blow with Brooks Koepka withdrawal
Brooks Koepka’s knee injury is bad enough that he withdrew from the Presidents Cup three weeks before it begins. Koepka, the No. 1 player in the world who led all...
Giant baby Jesus that looks like Phil Collins is coming in the air tonight, O Lord
It's Jesus' Genesis.
Reality TV dance teacher pleads guilty to rape, exposing teen to HIV
John Conner III has appeared on the Lifetime show “Bring It.” His sentencing is scheduled on Dec. 20.
Gordon Sondland name-drops A$AP Rocky during impeachment hearing
The House impeachment hearing got some hip-hop cred Wednesday, when EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland brought up Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky as he testified before lawmakers. The diplomat said he was...
Condo association threatens LI parents with $150 fine after kid plays outside
A Long Island family says they’ve been singled out by their condominium association -- and threatened with a $150 fine -- for simply letting their 4-year-old son play outside. Robert...
Boy, 13, executed teen girl because he feared he got her pregnant
A 13-year-old boy murdered a teen girl -- because he mistakenly believed she was pregnant with his child, according to reports. The teen, now 14, admitted in juvenile court to...
Marijuana use could double stroke risk in young adults, study suggests
Those who used cannabis at least 10 days out of the mont were nearly two and a half times more likely to have a stroke than non-users, according to researchers...
Prince Andrew to step back from public duties in wake of Epstein interview
Prince Andrew announced Wednesday that he's stepping back from public duties "for the foreseeable future" amid furor over his now-infamous interview about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. "It has become...
'Joker' sequel may already be in the works
"Joker" director Todd Phillips reportedly requested rights to a number of DC origin films.
California 'manny' used kids he cared for to make child porn
A California "manny" has been jailed for 30 years for filming child porn with children in his care — after being busted sharing the vile videos with other pedophiles on...
Trump responds to Gordon Sondland testimony: 'No Quid Pro Quo'
In talking to reporters at the White House, President Trump on Wednesday responded to testimony by US Ambassador Gordon Sondland in the House impeachment hearings. “I’m going to go very...
Ten-year-old fan was Lakers' biggest star for 30 magical seconds
https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1197011528865595392 Move over, LeBron James. During halftime of the Lakers' Tuesday night matchup against the Thunder, a 10-year-old boy named Maxx lit up the Staples Center in the Half-Minute to...
Knicks coach thrilled for Carmelo Anthony's NBA return
PHILADELPHIA -- Carmelo Anthony made a rusty return to the NBA after more than a year-long absence, and Knicks coach David Fizdale was thrilled to see Anthony back gracing an...
More cars vandalized in Bay Ridge days after tire slashings: cops
Four more cars had their tires slashed in Bay Ridge — despite increased patrols in the neighborhood following a spate of vehicle vandalism, police said Wednesday. The additional incidents come...
Text messages allegedly prove woman tried to stop Boston College student's suicide
A former Boston College student accused of urging her depressed boyfriend to take his own life tried to dissuade him from harming himself, according to newly released text messages. The...
Dad plunges 4 stories to his death from Carnival cruise balcony
An Indiana dad died after he plunged four stories from the balcony of a Carnival cruise ship, according to reports. Brian Rice, a father of two from Brownsburg, died Friday...
Woman all smiles after bust in husband's stabbing death
An Oklahoma woman flashed a huge grin for her mugshot -- despite facing serious criminal charges for stabbing her husband to death, officials said. Shanda Johnson-Williams, 48, was arrested Tuesday...
Morgan Stanley expanding NYC offices
Wall Street's Morgan Stanley is expanding, sources tell The Post. The financial firm run by James Gorman has expanded its lease at One New York Plaza by nearly 90,000 feet...
British aristocrat booted from royal event after suggesting Epstein wasn't a pedophile
A British aristocrat was dumped Wednesday from turning on the Christmas lights in Prince Charles' home town because of comments she made about Jeffrey Epstein and pedophilia on live TV....
Driver crashes car into Staten Island laundromat, injures two
A driver crashed their car into a Staten Island laundromat Wednesday – less than three hours after a Peapod delivery truck plowed into a home in the borough. The vehicle...
NYPD investigating death of Harlem woman found unconscious on street
A woman died eight days after she was found unconscious on a Harlem street just blocks from her home -- and police are investigating it as a homicide, authorities said...
Second New Yorker dead from vaping-related illness: officials
The man — who was in his 30s and had a “history of using e-cigarettes and vape products” — died on Nov. 9th in Manhattan at Bellevue Hospital, according to...
UK cop accused of taunting Jewish colleague with pepperoni pizza
A UK cop was nearly axed after he was accused of dangling a slice of pepperoni pizza over a Jewish colleague’s food -- causing a piece of swine to tumble...
What Odell Beckham said to Steelers coach after taunting him with yawn
Odell Beckham made sure to clap back at Steelers coach Mike Tomlin where it hurt the most, on the field. Back in August, Tomlin made a yawning gesture when ESPN...
Video shows man fatally shooting homeless woman over 23 cents
Shocking surveillance video captures the moment a man pulls a gun on a homeless Rio de Janeiro woman before shooting her dead — all because she asked him for the...
Singer hopes to close $42 billion financing gap for African women
JOHANNESBURG — The insect-eaten money fluttered in pieces to the floor. For global music star Angelique Kidjo, that image of her grandmother having to use a closet as a bank...
Devin Nunes argues Ukraine was 'out to get' Trump in 2016 election
The ranking GOP member on the House Intelligence Committee peppered Sondland with questions about what he knew about various theories involving Ukraine and the election.
Flight attendant savagely beaten in Mexico hotel room
A Canadian flight attendant says she was beaten senseless while vacationing at a Mexican resort -- a horrifying attack that required hours of facial reconstruction surgery, according to reports. Lexie...
Orthodox Jewish man stabbed walking to morning prayers in Rockland County
An Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed multiple times Wednesday morning as he walked to a synagogue in the Rockland County community of Monsey, according to a report. The man, identified...
Sackler family company caught using same dirty tricks to peddle Oxy in China
An investigation has revealed that representatives from the Sacklers’ Chinese affiliate tell doctors that time-release painkillers like OxyContin are less addictive than other opioids—the same pitch that the US company...
Nigerian convict scammed $1M from behind bars
A Nigerian inmate masterminded an international scam behind the bars of a maximum-security prison -- raking in $1 million while in custody, according to a new report. Hope Olusegun Aroke...
Mets discussing radio return with Wayne Randazzo
Mets radio play-by-player Wayne Randazzo and WCBS radio are in negotiations on a new deal, Randazzo confirmed. Last season, Randazzo replaced Josh Lewin in the booth, joining Howie Rose. CBS...
Dad's odd comments hint at tennis power couple split
It's over for Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem and French sensation Kristina Mladenovic. The couple, who were first linked in 2017, appear to have parted ways, based on curious comments...
The schedule shakeup NBA could make to combat struggling ratings
With NBA national TV ratings struggling again early, the league should consider some radical ideas to better position itself in the marketplace. One thought that has been broached in league...
South Carolina drug dealer accused of helping teen kill herself with narcotics he sold her
A South Carolina drug dealer has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for selling narcotics to a depressed teenager -- then helping her use them to kill...
I told Trump Ukraine prez 'loves your ass': Sondland
EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland laughingly told lawmakers during the House impeachment inquiry on Wednesday that he likely did tell President Trump that his Ukrainian counterpart “loves his ass.” State Department...
Futuristic cast is bath- and ocean-friendly
Kids might actually like wearing this cast. Check out the futuristic sleeve, designed by American startup Cast21, that patients can take into the bath or ocean. Unlike traditional plaster or...
Grammy nominations 2020: Biggest snubs and surprises
The Grammys nearly forgot Taylor Swift existed with her snubs.
Inmate accused of ordering hit on teen girl he allegedly raped
A Utah inmate awaiting trial for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl is now accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill her, according to authorities. Kristoffer Jones, 29, was...
How much money Americans are wasting on uneaten food going bad
The average American believes they spend $82 each week on food and drink, but nearly $16 of this will end up being thrown away after going out of date.
Le'Veon Bell hits NFL drug-test breaking point: Done with 'dirty a-- needles'
Le’Veon Bell is tired of getting needled by the NFL. The Jets running back ripped the league’s drug policy Wednesday, saying he has been unfairly targeted in random testing for...
Bargoer claims fellow customer sent him 'racist' food order
A bar patron in England claims that another customer sent him a racist food order. The Richmal Crompton has an app that allows customers to order an item off the...
Missing Oregon cat found five years later in New Mexico
A cat who has been missing for five years in Portland, Oregon, has been found in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jerky turkey goes viral for chasing mailman every day
It's safe to say this mailman has had his fill of turkey this Thanksgiving season.
Teenage Hong Kong protester on why he won’t surrender to police
“Even if you get arrested or die, you know that you’ve tried your best and you’ve got no regrets,” he said.
Pervs getting their jollies with VR exes in sickening avatar trend
"I use it to fulfill my sexual fantasies or replicate sexual encounters with my ex-girlfriends," says one fan.
Delta flight attendant accused of being almost 7 times over alcohol limit
A Delta flight attendant from Brooklyn has been accused of being almost seven times over the alcohol limit while on duty at London’s Heathrow Airport, according to a report. Lemara...
NYPD cops injured after fire breaks out in Bronx building
Thirteen of New York's Finest were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building, police said Wednesday. The blaze broke out in a six-story apartment building --...
Google's game-streaming service is here — but there are a lot of kinks
Google’s new game-streaming service Stadia demonstrates the possibilities of gaming from the cloud, but experts say it’s hindered by a lack of compelling video games and a convoluted pricing scheme.
Watch a twister rip off a building's roof
Imagine experiencing the twister from "The Wizard of Oz" in real life. That's exactly what happened to these folks in Christchurch, New Zealand, who caught the insane moment an entire...
World Series hero could be free agency's first big domino to fall
The first big signing of MLB's offseason could come even before the Winter Meetings. After opting out of the remaining four years and $100 million on his contract with the...
Moment an Amtrak train plows into car left on train tracks
Wild video shows the moment an Amtrak train plowed into an unoccupied car left on the train tracks in New Jersey by an alleged drunken driver early Wednesday. Miraculously, no...
Peapod delivery truck crashes into Staten Island home
An out-of-control Peapod delivery truck overturned and crashed into a Staten Island home Wednesday morning, seriously injuring the driver, officials and witnesses said. The wild incident unfolded at around 7:15...
Water main break floods Staten Island neighborhood
A busted water main flooded a Staten Island neighborhood early Wednesday, fire officials said. The pipe burst just before 5 a.m. on Watchogue Road near Hawthorne Avenue in Westerleigh, according...
“New York City-sized” Cracker Barrel rolling into Manhattan
The mini-Barrel features a front porch, rocking chairs and a glowing fireplace.
Uno pulls red and blue cards to keep Thanksgiving 'politics-free'
Holiday fun with the family should always be free of politics, and the game-makers at Mattel want to make sure of it. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the traditionally primary-colored...
Slash an extra 15% off this grind-and-brew coffee maker for Black Friday
Time is our most precious commodity in today’s busy world. Life barely leaves us time for those little things we love – like a freshly-ground quality cup of coffee. Sure,...
Porn site offers families $250 to livestream Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, porn site CamSoda wants families to let online voyeurs watch them get stuffed . . . with turkey. The adult entertainment website is offering to pay up to $250 to...
Teens storm school bus, attack elementary school kids
A pack of teens stormed onto a Georgia school bus and attacked several elementary students on board -- including one who needed to be hospitalized, according to a new report....
Woman's topless home improvement project may land her on the sex offender registry
A Utah woman is facing criminal charges -- and could be forced to register as a sex offender -- because her stepkids spotted her topless in her own home, according...
Study shows 'concerning' spike in anal cancer among Americans
The US is experiencing a “dramatic and concerning” spike in the rate of new anal cancer cases and deaths -- especially among elderly women and young black men, according to...
Charles Barkley told reporter: 'I don't hit women, but if I did I would hit you'
A political reporter says NBA legend Charles Barkley threatened to hit her after she questioned his apparent political indecisiveness as they discussed the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls. Alexi McCammond, who...
White House pushes back on Sondland's 'quid pro quo' claim
The White House on Wednesday pushed back against Gordon Sondland’s testimony that there was a quid pro quo involving the White House and Ukraine, pointing to his earlier, contradictory statements....
Men stress out if they're not the breadwinner: study
Many husbands still want to be the “man of the house.” In fact, if a man’s wife starts contributing even half of the household income, he starts suffering psychological distress,...
Fantasy football Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Bo Scarbrough, Tom Brady
It's the home stretch of the regular season for fantasy football. Whether you are vying for a top seed in the playoffs or just playing for pride at this point,...
Hitler's birthplace to be turned into police station
The birthplace of Adolf Hitler will be turned into a police station, Austrian officials said Tuesday, after a years-long legal battle intended to keep the building from becoming a shrine...
Milk man: Dad breastfeeds baby in adorable video
A dad’s video of himself breastfeeding his daughter has gone viral after the internet praised the clip for being both inventive and adorable. The 8-second clip, posted to Twitter, shows...
Why 'Shark Tank' guru Mark Cuban won't fund health gimmicks
Mark Cuban has seen hundreds of hopeful entrepreneurs over the years on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” and if he’s not interested in a pitch, he usually replies with a polite “I'm...
Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend loved his surprise Lakers halftime dance
It seems Camille Kostek taught boyfriend Rob Gronkowski a few moves.
Axed shrink allegedly watched porn with violent sex offender
An Iowa psychologist who treated the state’s most dangerous sex offenders has been accused of developing an “emotional affair” with a violent predator -- even watching pornography with him, according...
Prosecutor killed in freak accident when gun submitted as evidence goes off in court
A prominent South African prosecutor was killed in court this week by a loaded gun that discharged when it somehow fell, according to reports. Addelaid Ann Ferreira, 51, was in...
Sondland testifies there was a quid pro quo in Trump's Ukraine dealings
Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said in his opening statement to House impeachment investigators that he raised concerns about a "quid pro quo" that tied a White house visit...
Girl, 5, suffers nightmarish injury after falling on toothbrush
A 5-year-old girl was reportedly left with an inch-wide hole in her throat after she fell off her bed with a toothbrush in her mouth, according to her distressed dad,...
Former soccer star arrested after cops find literal ton of hash
Former Malaga striker Sergio Contreras Pardo, known as Koke, has reportedly been arrested after cops confiscated a ton of hashish as part of an alleged drug trafficking ring. EuroWeekly claims,...
Feds indict ex-Baltimore mayor over shady book deal
Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was hit with federal corruption charges Wednesday related to a shady children's book deal that prompted her resignation. Pugh is accused of improperly tapping into...
9 charged in alleged hazing death of Ohio University student
Nine people -- including seven former members of an expelled fraternity -- have been indicted after an investigation into the alleged hazing death of an Ohio University freshman last year,...
Climax-imum security: Sex toy triggers terror alert at Austrian concert
A suspicious vibrato sparked a bomb scare during a performance by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra -- before a buzzing sex toy was discovered in a concertgoer’s checked bag. The concealed...
Day 4 of Trump impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill
Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said in his opening statement to House impeachment investigators that he raised concerns about a "quid pro quo" that tied a White House visit...
DoorDash's 'deceptive' tip policy sparks lawsuit
Washington DC's attorney general sued DoorDash this week over tipping practices he ripped as "deceptive." "DoorDash misled consumers, who reasonably believed that their tips would go to workers, not the...
Grammy nominations 2020: Complete list of nominees
"Music's biggest night" just announced its VIP guest list.
Ghislaine Maxwell is too loyal to Prince Andrew to implicate him in FBI interview, insider says
Jeffrey Epstein's accused madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, is so loyal to Prince Andrew, she would never implicate him if interviewed by the FBI, according to a report. “It is impossible,” a...
On his madam's secret service: Epstein gal pal compared to Bond character who will never be found
Prince Andrew's socialite ex on Wednesday compared Jeffrey Epstein's accused madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, to a James Bond character — and predicted she will never be found. Lady Victoria Hervey, 43,...
All-women Hasidic EMT group denied bid for ambulance in Brooklyn
The bid of an all-women Hasidic EMT crew to operate an ambulance in Brooklyn was denied Tuesday by a state-sanctioned board, in what the group is blasting as an act...
Clown royal: Telecom giant, universities cut ties with Prince Andrew
A massive telecommunications firm, along with three Australian universities, have severed ties with organizations linked to Prince Andrew following the royal’s ill-fated BBC interview, according to new reports. The UK-based...
Fierce holiday gift finds for your fabulous fur babies
Pizza cat This refillable catnip toy gets Fluffy happy and donates 100 percent of its profits to animal-welfare charities. Food is love Because store-bought kibble won’t cut it for your...
Here's all you need to know about today's Trump impeachment hearings
Three witnesses will appear before lawmakers Wednesday in a public hearing on the impeachment probe of President Trump, including US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, who amended his...
Idiotic tourists hit by waves on this Iceland beach
A "wave" of tourism hit this iconic beach in Iceland. Watch as a group of tourists visiting the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach is tossed around by the high waves....
Lori Loughlin fighting new charges in college admissions scandal
“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded not guilty to a fresh set of charges in the massive college admissions scandal. The couple -- accused of...
11 killed in Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria
The Israeli military said it hit multiple targets belonging to Iran’s elite Quds force in Syria.
A team leader is emerging for Knicks
Marcus Morris has been keeping David Fizdale up at night — not as a headache, but as a source to lessen the Knicks coach’s worries. “Always,” Fizdale said. “I mean,...
Vegan outcry forces vet school to nix nude calendar photo
The image sparked a backlash online after the Veterinary Vegan Network condemned it.
Teen neo-Nazi leader served as firefighter in NJ
He started in the department through a program that introduces Boy Scouts to potential careers in firefighting.
Woman literally gives shirt off her back to save burning koala in Australia
A woman in Australia removed her shirt and rushed in the smoldering brush to rescue a koala bear caught near the flames amid the recent spate of fires. The brave...
The Post's viewing guide to the fifth Democratic debate
Ten Democratic White House hopefuls will once again take the debate stage on Wednesday night, vying to make an impression on a national television audience as polling and fundraising restrictions...
LeBron James picks up another NBA record
LOS ANGELES — To LeBron James, triple-doubles are not a goal. They are only a side effect of the consistent, brilliant all-around play he has been dishing out for 17...
White Georgia girl who planned attack on black church arrested
The sinister plans were detailed in a notebook and found by her high school classmates.
Runaway homeless woman rescued after mom notices her in local TV interview
A woman who ran away from her family in North Dakota months ago was reunited with them after appearing on a local news program in Denver.
CM Punk goes scorched earth in rant against 'garbage' WWE creative
CM Punk didn’t drop any major pipebombs in his first official appearance on “WWE Backstage," but it didn’t stop him from being critical of WWE and addressing whether he’d be...
2 US service members killed in chopper crash in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. forces in Afghanistan in a statement says that two U.S. service members have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. The statement says Wednesday...