October 26, 2016
What a Trump win would mean for the economy
I know that by now I’m supposed to anoint Hillary Clinton as the next president — and give up on the crazy notion that Donald Trump will win. And I’ll...
Trump gains on Hillary in latest national poll
Donald Trump is gaining ground on Hillary Clinton, according to a new poll. A Fox News national poll released Wednesday showed Clinton at 44 percent and Trump right behind with...
Comcast shares slump despite robust rollouts
These days even the cable giants can’t catch a break. Comcast, the biggest of the lot, added video and broadband subscribers at an extraordinary clip in the third quarter and...
Cubs even World Series behind heroics of Schwarber, Arrieta
CLEVELAND — This is how curses die. One magnificent performance after another. One powerful win at a time. Jake Arrieta did not allow a hit until Jason Kipnis’ one-out double...
What these twisted paperclips reveal about your personality
Are your paper clips twisted? Then maybe your personality is, too. A Swiss psychologist has discovered that the shapes into which people bend and squeeze paper clips provide surprising insights...
Bloomberg editor fired after gender bias complaints: suit
Bloomberg News is on the wrong “mommy track,” a new discrimination suit claims. Christine Staiti, an editor and 15-year veteran of the financial news giant, was wrongly let go less...
Hearst acquires software provider in $2B dollar deal
Hearst continued its diversification effort on Wednesday with the acquisition of Camp Systems, a software provider to the aviation-maintenance business. Terms weren’t disclosed, but sources said Hearst paid about $2...
Is Playboy about to be sold?
Hollywood executives Jeff Sagansky and Harry Sloan have their eyes on Playboy. The duo’s Double Eagle Acquisition Corp., which raised $500 million last year, are in “advanced talks” with Playboy...
Rangers brim with confidence after rallying past Bruins
This has not been the prettiest getaway in the 90 years of Rangers history, and the guys in the locker room are not hesitant to say that. But maybe the...
NFL fans still flocking to Buffalo Wild Wings on game days
Buffalo Wild Wings is loving the move of the NFL Rams to Los Angeles. Although same-store sales in the third quarter dipped slightly, the 1,023-restaurant chain said it saw no...
A lesson for Hillary from the pacifist hero of Okinawa
Four days before the election, Mel Gibson’s new movie — “Hacksaw Ridge” — is going to hit the screens. It’s about Private Desmond Doss, a Seventh Day Adventist who refused...
Todd Bowles 'alarmed' by how many Jets too hurt for practice
The Jets’ injury list Wednesday had nearly as many names as the Manhattan phone book. In all, 12 different Jets did not practice, with 11 of those due to injury....
Singer: 76ers pulled me from anthem after seeing my shirt
https://twitter.com/sevyn/status/791432200608702464 The 76ers -- of all teams -- are?getting a lot of attention on their opening night, but all for the wrong reasons. R&B singer Sevyn Streeter posted a video...
Nets’ furious comeback bid falls short in Lin, Atkinson debuts
BOSTON — On the eve of Kenny Atkinson’s NBA head-coaching debut, he was anxious to see how his Nets would respond, exciting to see what kind of team they’d be....
'Everything' is wrong with Knicks defense — and answer is on Cavs bench
New Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek had his trusty defensive coordinator at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday night for the season opener. Except Mike Longabardi no longer works for Hornacek, instead...
College handicapper riding hot hand of reluctant picker
Nearly six years ago, Mrs. Profit and I vacationed in Puerto Rico during the early stages of our courtship. One night after dinner, we walked into a hotel casino and...
Capuano demotes top-line player during Islanders' loss
There were plenty of culprits in the first two periods of the Islanders' 3-2 loss to the Canadiens on Wednesday night at Barclays Center, but few more significant than Andrew...
The war on Halloween
We fear it’s going to be a dull Halloween on campuses across the nation thanks to the war on “offensive” costumes. After meeting with Tufts University’s dean of student affairs,...
Why Giants believe overhauled defense still will be 'scary'
Before the Giants’ defense stepped foot on the field in the regular season, coordinator Steve Spagnuolo cautioned about expecting too much, too soon, given all the new moving parts and...
Michigan State a live underdog: Check out these trends
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Commish: Indians controversial logo will be addressed
CLEVELAND — Rob Manfred dissed Chief Wahoo in his own backyard. The baseball commissioner acknowledged Wednesday, before Game 2 of the World Series at Progressive Field, that the Indians’ longtime...
Mayors aren't supposed to hide in 'safe spaces'
Mayor de Blasio’s deal to do a weekly interview with NY1’s Errol Louis is yet another bid to control his press availability while seeming to be open. Louis is a...
Kluber will feel 'unbelievable' starting Games 4 and 7: Smoltz
CLEVELAND — “Much ado about nothing,” John Smoltz called it on Wednesday afternoon. Of course Smoltz isn’t impressed by Indians manager Terry Francona’s announcement he will go with a three-man...
Russell Westbrook gets two middle fingers from 76ers fan
Dad stole the spotlight from Joel Embiid's debut.
Ex-Secret Service officer behind Clinton tell-all planning defamation suit
A former Secret Service officer who published an explosive tell-all from his days guarding the Bill and Hillary Clinton White House is planning to file a defamation lawsuit against his...
'Fitzmagic 2.0' is here — without any Jets apology or regret
Brandon Marshall dug through his locker Wednesday afternoon before speaking to reporters and found the wardrobe choice that fit the occasion — a green “Fitzmagic” T-shirt. “I’m expecting Fitzmagic 2.0,...
Mets formulating plan for Yoenis Cespedes' imminent opt out
CHICAGO — The Mets remain braced for Yoenis Cespedes to make his move. The star outfielder holds an opt out from his contract and has made it clear to Mets...
Cracking down on Airbnb means a windfall for hotels
If you thought New York’s new anti-Airbnb law is about protecting the little guy, as its sponsors claim, guess again: It’s really about crushing what the hotel industry and its...
Trump's final humiliation of the GOP
When the news hit on Tuesday that the Trump campaign has washed its hands of fund-raising efforts two weeks before the election, the humiliation of the traditional Republican Party at...
City's rule to take down cranes during high wind is bogus: suit
A group of construction associations says tower crane safety is overrated — they are suing the Department of Buildings to overturn a new city regulation that requires the massive rigs...
The populist struggle will continue after Election Day
COLUMBUS, NEB. -- Our first great American experiment with populism began 120 years ago, right in this mid-country prairie town. The anxiety of those people, and the belief that theirs...
Firefighters put out blazes in Manhattan, Queens
A nasty fire broke out in an 18-story Manhattan building Wednesday afternoon, with flames and smoke pouring out of the windows. Firefighters were called to the LaGuardia Houses on Clinton...
Bills threaten Patriots: Don't come near us again
Whenever Rex Ryan has a date with Bill Belichick, he tries to bait the reticent, hoodied?Patriots coach into his favorite?pregame ritual: trash-talking. But this time,?Ryan's players are taking?care of that...
How failed trade for star opened door for Indians revelation
So much attention?has been rightfully paid to the big trade the Indians pulled off at the deadline for Andrew Miller that it has faded somewhat that they had agreed to...
Why Cubs insist Jason Heyward isn't part of MLB's offseason of regret
CLEVELAND — Barry Zito, who at the time he signed his seven-year, $126 million deal was the highest-paid pitcher ever, was left off the Giants’ 2010 postseason roster. Alex Rodriguez,...
De Blasio's helicopter shut down a Little League game
Mayor de Blasio shut down a Little League baseball game in a Harlem park for more than an hour in August so police could ready a field for his helicopter,...
What happened to Sterling Shepard? He's envisioning big things
There was nothing surprising about Sterling Shepard saying, “I feel like after the third game I kind of got a little more comfortable.’’ After all, he is a rookie and...
Tesla announces first quarterly profit in over three years
Tesla Motors is back in the black. Elon Musk’s electric-car company reported its first quarterly profit in more than three years — surprising Wall Street and revving the company’s stock...
Carmelo's iso game showed how a failed Knicks year would look
Carmelo Anthony was talking about his new teammate and his newest sidekick, Derrick Rose, maybe 40 minutes after the Knicks had opened their season with a humbling 117-88 thrashing at...
Michael Phelps secretly tied the knot before Olympics
Turns out, Michael Phelps has kept a major secret on lock for months. The decorated Olympian tied the knot back in June but kept the ceremony under wraps, according to...
Model sues for $5M over bad haircut
?That's a lot of money for a bad haircut! ?A struggling model wants $5 million from a celebrity stylist who accidentally nicked her neck during a hair cutting demonstration at...
These newborns are already cheering for the Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians won game one of the World Series, and?we wonder if it had anything to do with the encouragement of their youngest fans. These babies were born within...
Video shows moment cops find Chelsea bomb suspect
Police body-camera footage captures the moment cops came upon accused Chelsea bomber Ahmad Rahami cowering in the doorway of a New Jersey pub before sparking a gunfight. Rahami was lying...
Cubs fan targets Indians pitcher's weakness with sneaky gift
Cubs fans will do anything to get their team a win, especially now that Chicago is down a game against the Indians in the World Series. That includes doing whatever...
Jailed drug trafficker among 14 indicted in smuggling ring
A massive drug ring that smuggled more than $1.5 million of narcotics – including cocaine hidden in boxing gear – was busted Wednesday. Fourteen people were indicted in the scheme...
With wages climbing, NYC restaurants may add hefty new fees
When Wylie Dufresne closed his vaunted molecular gastronomy restaurant wd~50 in 2014 and the more relaxed Alder the following year, diners were hungry to see what the award-winning chef would...
Convicted murderer busted after flashing gun on subway
A convicted murderer flashed a loaded gun during an argument Wednesday on a Bronx subway train -- and was arrested nearby with the weapon, police sources said. Lavalle Johnson, 46,...
'Dumbest thing I've ever done': When Gretzky rejected Dolan's free $1M
Wayne Gretzky had a million reasons to say yes. And yet ... In 1999, a day before The Great One was to announce his retirement, Rangers owner James Dolan grabbed...
Retired federal judge found dead at Yale Club
A retired federal judge was found dead Wednesday afternoon at a pricey social club in Manhattan, police sources said. Donald Pogue, 69, was found dead in a guest room at...
Voters will stay disgruntled after November and other comments
From the left: Who Are the Disgruntled Voters? Al Hunt at Bloomberg View sat in a recent focus group with a dozen still-undecided voters and found it “the most negative...
Police set to remove 200 Dakota Access Pipeline protesters
CANNON BALL, N.D. — Law enforcement officials said on Wednesday they are poised to remove about 200 protesters trying to halt the completion of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in...
Eric Garner's girlfriend asks for restraining order against his daughter
The daughter of NYPD chokehold victim Eric Garner has been harassing her late father's girlfriend on Facebook -- repeatedly degrading her as a "side piece" and scaring the woman so...
Hairstylist uses pepper spray on unhappy client: police
Authorities say a New Jersey hairstylist used pepper spray on a client who was unhappy with her haircut. Bloomfield police say 35-year-old Maryam Simpson advertised her services online and was...
Somali piracy survivor ate rats, birds for years in captivity
For more than four years, Arnel Balbero was held hostage by Somali pirates, surviving in the African bush on small animals he caught like birds and rats. He’s now a...
Joel Embiid nearly quit NBA over internet's obsession with his Shirley Temples
Backlash over one of the quirks that makes Joel Embiid so endearing to fans almost pushed the 76ers center out of basketball. Embiid, who's set for his three-seasons-in-the-making NBA debut...
Science clears 'Patient Zero' from sparking AIDS epidemic
Researchers have figured out how HIV first spread to the United States after genetically sequencing blood samples from people infected by the virus -- and found?“Patient Zero” was wrongly blamed...
This man was locked in a basement for 20 years
Brazilian police were investigating a drug trafficking case when they accidentally found?Armando Bezerra, a man who had been missing for 20 years, in his father's basement. The?conditions were extremely unsanitary...
Dylan McIlrath or Josh Jooris? Rangers have to dump one
The Rangers probably can push this off until Sunday, but between now and then (and barring an unforeseen development) management essentially will have to decide between Josh Jooris and Dylan...
Women won't earn as much as men for 170 years
Women will have to wait a bit until they earn as much as men?— like 170 years. That’s the disheartening news today from the World Economic Forum, which issued a...
Google halts Fiber rollout in some US cities
Alphabet is halting the rollout of its much-talked about high-speed internet service, Google Fiber, in some cities in the United States. The company's Google Access division, which provides the service,...
I was sexually assaulted — in virtual reality
Virtual reality allows users to enter an unreal world in order to escape their everyday problems. But as VR technology advances and proliferates, acts that would be crimes in the...
This is the world's first albino beauty pageant
The world’s first albino beauty pageant was held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday with the aim of changing how Africans view albinos. Many Africans believe the skin condition to be...
How have Bill Belichick's reclamation projects actually panned out?
Excuse Bill Belichick if his hoodie's a bit dirty — digging through the scrap heap is not the cleanest way to do business. But that's as much a staple of...
Fake real-estate agent gets jail for swindling imam out of $50K
A phony real-estate broker was shamed Wednesday by a Harlem imam for stealing $50,000 that it took his congregants the past 30 years to raise, as the conman was sentenced...
This guy is suing the media for mocking his mullet
Business in front, party in the back, see you in court! An Australian man is suing two newspapers and a radio station for hyping - and perhaps mocking - his...
Jose Fernandez and friends reeked of alcohol after crash
The lifeless bodies of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and his two friends smelled strongly of alcohol, according to divers who recovered them from the site of a tragic?boat crash...
This synagogue's absurdly loud 'siren' is pissing people off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfhyj3cHksE&feature=youtu.be A Bed-Stuy synagogue has been blasting a siren type sound every Friday to signal the beginning of Shabbat – and neighbors say their ears can’t take it anymore. Robert...
World Series game could last 3 days under MLB's rain rule
CLEVELAND --?If the weather forecast for Wednesday night holds here at Progressive Field, we might be looking at a deja vu of the last time Joe Maddon managed in a...
Cops search for suspects who robbed bodega at gunpoint
Police are on the hunt for these two hoodie-wearing thugs who were captured on surveillance footage holding up a Brooklyn bodega worker at gunpoint. Surveillance of the robbery shows one...
Hillary claims Mexican food is her favorite on Univision show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4pSO_n7mUk Hillary Clinton’s final push as Election Day nears features an aggressive attempt to lock down the crucial vote Latino, including by claiming that her favorite food is Mexican and...
This cold-blooded robbery took place only inches from sleeping children
A home surveillance camera captured an armed robbery taking place in a Florida family's home. The robbers are seen armed and rifling through possessions, all within inches of two sleeping...
New York 'Loud Mouth' bolting SNY for Philadelphia radio
Chris Carlin is leaving SNY to host an afternoon radio show on WIP in Philadelphia, sources confirmed. Carlin has been a staple of the airwaves in New York, working as...
Vanessa Hudgens can’t catch a break
This “Grease: Live” starlet’s new ’do was a big don’t. On Sunday, Vanessa Hudgens drew ire on social media after posting a selfie on Snapchat sporting box braids. Online commenters...
This giraffe's best friend is an escaped bunny
South African photographer Ayesha Cantor was driving with her daughter around Kamma Kamma Game Park?when she spotted the two animals together.
Soccer star ignores his stunning wife to play video games
FIFA 17 hasn’t received the greatest of reviews following its release last month.?But the new soccer video game must have something going for it if it’s taking Ciro Immobile’s attention...
Starbucks wins $500K in Frappuccino bong suit
Starbucks has won nearly than half a million dollars in damages in a court battle over a bong designed to look like a Starbucks Frappuccino cup. Food website Eater reports...
ISIS kills 250 kids in dough kneader, burns adults alive
ISIS barbarians used an industrial dough kneader to kill 250 children, and roasted adults in a bakery oven, according to a shocking new report. In an interview with the humanitarian...
National Geographic's iconic 'Afghan Girl' arrested in Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested National Geographic's green-eyed “Afghan Girl” -- whose striking picture became the symbol of the plight of refugees-- for having a phony ID card. Pakistan’s Federal Investigation...
Artist transforms cornfield into giant Trump portrait
An Italian land artist has used his tractor to transform a field near the Italian city of Verona into a giant portrait of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Woman arrested for terrifying subway shove
Police arrested a 62-year-old homeless woman who pushed a straphanger into the side of an oncoming train at a Manhattan subway station Monday, authorities said. The victim was standing on...
Wastewater worker dies after falling into tank
A worked got sucked to the bottom of a 35-foot-deep vat of filth at a wastewater treatment plant in Brooklyn — and he initially survived the horrible ordeal before dying...
Commissioner talks around transfer of cop caught in corruption probe
The NYPD's top cop James O'Neill said Wednesday he'd routinely approve personnel moves when he was chief of department, but didn't say whether he green-lighted the unusual transfer of a...
Burned special-needs boy faces long recovery
A 10-year-old special-needs boy who told relatives he was intentionally set on fire by another boy earlier this month is “doing great” in his long road to recovery, despite nightmares...
Tests show that these expensive luxury cars are unreliable junk
If it wasn’t already, I think it’s now safe to say that Consumer Reports‘ on-and-off-again love affair with Tesla is officially over. In a new tally ranking the 10 least...
Cowboy dances on a mechanical bull while looking dapper as hell
Not many cowboys show up to professional bull riding shows wearing a suit, and they certainly do not come to dance, but Anthony did both. He made the crowd go...
Former Christie aide cries on stand before Bridgegate trial goes to jury
Former Chris Christie aide Bridget Anne Kelly sobbed again on the witness stand Wednesday, declaring her innocence as the Bridgegate trial motored toward jurors in Newark. Six weeks of testimony...
Here's some of the 15,000 guns the NYPD seized since 2013
This mountain of nearly 2,000 guns was amassed by the NYPD during a collection of street stops, gang takedowns, search warrants and other forms of old-fashioned police work. The heaving...
50,000 Icelandic women unleash their inner Vikings
Over 50,000 working women in Iceland gathered during the mid afternoon to protest the gender wage gap that exists in their country. Not only did they leave work early to...
Top Vatican cardinal questioned over sex abuse allegations
SYDNEY — Australian police flew to Rome to interview a top Vatican cardinal about allegations of sexual assault dating back decades, officials said Wednesday. Cardinal George Pell, Pope Francis' top...
Samsung finds a way to get people to return exploding phones
You’d think that smartphone users would care more about their safety than a phone, but some Galaxy Note 7 users out there don’t want to return their devices. A report...
Jay Cutler's wife the only backer he has left – and he knows it
The Bears may not have quarterback Jay Cutler's back, but wife Kristin Cavallari certainly does. The former starlet of "The Hills" fame shared a supportive message to her spouse Tuesday...
Cleveland newborns' World Series welcome
CLEVELAND — Newborn babies at an Ohio hospital have joined the ranks of Cleveland Indians fans. The Cleveland Clinic says at least five babies born Tuesday at its Fairview Hospital...
Breaking down Kristaps Porzingis' opening-night dud
CLEVELAND – Kristaps Porzingis officially became an Adidas guy before the Knicks' season opener Tuesday night. Nike decided against matching the sneaker deal, which is worth about $4.5 million annually,...
Democrats explored racial bullying to get better Clinton coverage
A top Democratic operative advised Hillary Clinton's campaign to use minority and women journalists to “shame” The New York Times and other media outlets into giving the Democratic presidential nominee...
Cops shoot knife-wielding man in Brooklyn
A bipolar man who police suspect was attempting a suicide-by-cop called 911 on himself on Wednesday -- and then swung a knife “ninja” style at officers before they shot him...
Grandma wins $1M lottery while teaching husband not to play
A North Carolina grandma was just trying to teach her husband a lesson on wasteful spending on Saturday when she forked over $10 for a scratch-off lottery ticket. But the...
Why Sia is the envy of other pop stars
It could have been Sia Furler that sang to a packed Barclays Center on Tuesday night. But it could have just as easily been any 40-year-old Australian woman, obscured by...
NBA's first-night star was never supposed to make it here
Kevin Durant. Steph Curry. Klay Thompson. Draymond Green. Kawhi Leonard. LaMarcus Aldridge. Jonathon Simmons. What? Though he lacks the All-Star pedigree of his Spurs running mates or of the constellation...
Charges dropped for limo driver in deadly winery crash
A Suffolk County judge dropped all criminal charges against the limousine driver whose U-Turn into an oncoming pickup truck killed four young women touring Long Island’s wine country — enraging...
Banker snorted superhuman amount of coke before killing hooker: prosecutor
A former Hong Kong banker slaughtered two hookers in his high rise apartment after snorting enough cocaine too put most people in a "coma," jurors heard Wednesday at his murder...
The problem with calling Ronda Rousey 'a quitter'
Ronda Rousey has her fair share of critics, but few are bold enough to straight up call her a quitter. UFC welterweight Matt Brown is bold enough. "I don't really...
Pentagon will stop making National Guard pay back enlistment bonuses
BRUSSELS -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has ordered the Pentagon to stop seeking repayments of enlistment bonuses given to California National Guard members who served overseas. His decision comes...
My peanut butter addiction made me fat
A self-proclaimed peanut butter addict once tipped the scale at 350 pounds because of?her love for the creamy spread.
US women's captain opens up about the real Hope Solo
The moment that drove everyone away from Hope Solo ironically made Carli Lloyd gravitate toward her -- and they have been inseparable ever since. Solo, who showed the world her...
Tree house heroine fights bureaucrats trying to move her indoors
MIAMI — For a quarter century, Shawnee Chasser has lived in a treehouse not far from downtown Miami. The 65-year-old grandmother who once protested the Vietnam War and nuclear weapons...
Khloé really wants you to know she was at Cavs ring ceremony
If Tristan Thompson ever wants to relive the Cavaliers' 2016-17 home opener, all he has to do is check his girlfriend's phone. Khloé Kardashian took to every form of social...
Dog rescued after falling into cesspool while chasing rabbit
In a “Poofa,” this pooch was gone. A goldendoodle named Poofa got away from his owner on Long Island Tuesday night and fell down into a 16-foot abandoned cesspool –...
Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star destroyed
Donald Trump’s star took a beating Wednesday morning — literally.
Nurse who murdered patients wrote eerie poems online
The cat-loving Canadian nurse charged with the murders of eight of her elderly patients kept a sinister body of work online: nearly two dozen, often creepy poems -- including one...
Two men charged with pot dealer's murder
Two men were arrested and charged Tuesday for killing a suspected pot dealer during an apparent drug deal gone sour, police said. Ernest Jones, 34 and Colyn Needham, 28, both...
Kid buys toy from machine, but gets something else instead
Police in New Hampshire say a 7-year-old girl inserted coins into a toy dispenser and received a plastic capsule filled with medications for blood pressure and kidney stones. Rochester Police...
Iran unveils new suicide drone
Iran has a new, cutting edge aircraft in its deadly arsenal – a suicide drone packed with explosives, according to a recent report. The unmanned plane can carry out attacks...
No, we still don't know the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle
Two scientists whose studies were widely credited with unlocking the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle, said their research was completely "misrepresented" -- and that the mystery has not been solved....
Protest snarls morning commute on George Washington Bridge
Immigrants rights protesters brought rush-hour chaos to the George Washington Bridge on Wednesday morning, shutting off four lanes of inbound traffic for more than half an hour. Ten protesters -...
Schoolchildren among dead in latest Syrian airstrike
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said air strikes killed at least 22 people in a village in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province on Wednesday, seven of them children. The Observatory,...
Kids watch in horror as tiger attacks trainer
An animal trainer had to fight off a tiger clawing at her legs after the big cat knocked her to the ground in front of horrified children and their parents...
Some schools closing on Election Day over fears of students' safety
Several schools across the nation have decided to close on Election Day over fears of possible violence in the hallways stemming from the fallout from the heated rhetoric that consumed...
Flight makes emergency landing after crew falls ill
LONDON – A plane traveling from San Francisco to London diverted to Vancouver after members of the crew reported feeling ill, British Airways said Tuesday. Vancouver Coastal Health spokesman Gavin...
Four Torah rolls stolen from Brooklyn synagogue
A man wearing a yarmulke and dressed in black stole four Torah scrolls valued at close to a quarter of a million dollars from a Brooklyn synagogue, police said Wednesday....
Evacuated migrants set fire to 'Jungle' refugee camp in France
CALAIS, France — Large portions of the makeshift camp known as "the jungle" in northern France went up in flames Wednesday, as departing migrants set fire to shelters before being...
US official thinks getting North Korea to give up nuclear bomb is ‘lost cause’
The U.S. policy of trying to persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons "is probably a lost cause" and the best that could be hoped for is a...
Michael Bloomberg co-authoring book on climate change
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is working with environmentalist Carl Pope on a book about climate change. St. Martin's Press told The Associated Press on Wednesday that "Overheated:...
Trump takes morning break from campaign to open new hotel
ASHLAND, Ohio -- Donald Trump is taking a break from campaigning Wednesday to formally open his new hotel in Washington, while dispatching his running mate to play political defense in...
Man wanted for murder, shooting two cops has a hit list
OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities say the Oklahoma man who has been wanted since Sunday in a string of violent crimes, including the killings of two relatives, had a hit list...
Trump pulls ahead of Clinton in Florida, new poll shows
Despite a slew of polls showing Donald Trump losing to Hillary Clinton in the critical swing state of Florida, there's a glimmer of hope for the GOP presidential candidate as...
The gorgeous hotshot behind Instagram's best real estate porn
As a kid in New Jersey, Kate Rumson was in charge of decorating her family’s homes. “Even at 10 or 12, I always took décor very, very seriously,” she tells...
Behold, the house of the future
Luxury real estate is forever reinventing itself, responding to cultural shifts with cutting-edge amenities aimed at the one percent. But those same trends soon trickle down to the rest of...
Tom and Gisele’s giant dog squad will ruff it downtown
When supermodel Gisele Bündchen and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady move into their new $20 million digs at the Robert A.M. Stern-designed 70 Vestry, they’ll be towing along two chic children...
Newt Gingrich to Megyn Kelly: You're 'fascinated with sex'
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich had a meltdown in an explosive exchange with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly on Tuesday night, accusing the prime time host of “being fascinated with sex.”...
AT&T unveils $35 TV package amid mega-merger criticism
AT&T boss Randall Stephenson and Time Warner Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes on Tuesday stepped up their fight for their $85 billion get-together— after previous efforts over the weekend failed. The...
Bad-boy chef David Chang is sorry he let New Yorkers down
Since starting out with a tiny noodle bar in the East Village in 2004, David Chang has become one of the world’s most influential chefs. His Momofuku group now extends...
Does this herb hold the secret to a long life?
The ticket to a long life may be growing in your herb garden. In Acciaroli, a hamlet in Southern Italy, a potent variety of rosemary appears in nearly every dish....
Dermot Mulroney channels old movie role in new show 'Pure Genius'
In 1989, Dermot Mulroney played a terminally ill AIDS patient in the landmark movie “Longtime Companion,” about a young man who died within days of being admitted to the hospital....
'Hot Bench' adds a third judge
"Hot Bench” has a new judge. Former New York State Court Judge Michael Corriero will join judges Patricia DiMango and Tanya Acker on the daytime court show Nov. 1. Corriero...
Two arrested in shooting that left one twin dead, another wounded
Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the May 2015 murder of 26 year old Gavin Becerra, officials said. Ernest Jones, 34 and Colyn Needham, 28, both of Brooklyn,...
Hospital aide accused of muting patient's life-saving alarm to get some sleep
A municipal hospital worker got a single assignment on an overnight shift last year: Monitor an elderly patient to ensure that his ventilator kept working. But the worker, a 17-year...
Warriors' loss concerning — but not for the reason you think
There's no need for the Warriors to panic — it’s not April, or March, or even February. Golden State has seven new players and ornate offensive and defensive systems. While...
Lynn Tilton's lawyer claims clients are to blame
A lawyer for Lynn Tilton maintained his client didn’t hide her fund’s poor performance from investors — they just didn’t take the time to find the results. In a three-hour...
Huma email reveal: Hillary 'still not perfect in her head'
Top aide Huma Abedin warned the Clinton campaign team in a 2015 e-mail that Hillary was “still not perfect in her head” and would have to “stick to notes” during...
Bike bill would let city cyclists follow pedestrian signals
A proposed law would allow city cyclists to get the jump on cars by going through lights at the pedestrian walk sign instead of waiting for the green. The bill,...
ABS Partners and Benenson close on three properties
A venture of ABS Partners and Benenson Investment Co. closed on three different properties, including the Hammacher Schlemmer Building at 145 East 57th St. The unique catalog company once owned...
World Series Game 2 pushed up to beat the rain
CLEVELAND — Eastern Time zone baseball fans may not have to stay up quite as late as usual to watch World Series Game 2 on Wednesday night. They can thank...
Florida takes center stage as Election Day draws closer
The presidential candidates zeroed in on the crucial swing state of Florida on Tuesday, with Donald Trump making his fifth appearance there in three days and Hillary Clinton holding rallies...
Cubs are fooling themselves with been-there-done-that logic
CLEVELAND — In the Division Series, the Cubs won their first two games and then lost one to the Giants. In the Championship Series, the Cubs won their first game...
Hondo hoops for the best
Hondo and the Cubs would have been better off Tuesday night if Jonny Lager had stayed in the clubhouse and pounded beers, ate fried chicken and played video games, just...
Community leader boasted about snagging favor from future top cop
A Borough Park community leader bragged on a taped phone call how he pulled some strings to get future top cop James O’Neill to transfer a friendly lieutenant back to...
'Coming out party': Roberto Perez shines on October stage
CLEVELAND — Catcher Roberto Perez has been the glue to the Indians' great pitching this postseason and an explosive bat at the bottom of the order. He has caught every...
Kyle Schwarber's return is more than just a feel-good story
CLEVELAND — Getting their all-time postseason home-run leader back before the first pitch wasn’t enough to help the Cubs. Kyle Schwarber had been to just one postseason with the Cubs...
Nurse accused of murdering 8 patients with fatal drug doses
A nurse in Canada has been accused of preying on elderly patients at assisted living centers for nearly a decade -- intentionally delivering fatal doses of drugs to them as...
'It was a grind' — but Andrew Miller keeps putting up zeroes
CLEVELAND — Efficient? No. Untouchable? Hardly. Successful? Absolutely. Andrew Miller remains unscored on in this magical postseason, although he sure pushed his luck in his World Series debut. The former...
Joakim Noah mocks Cleveland after congratulating Cavs fans
The only defiance from the Knicks on Tuesday came before their 117-88 season-opening loss — just as the Cavaliers began their ring ceremony. Joakim Noah, whose disdain for the Cavaliers...
Americans' salaries can't keep up with rising medical costs
Americans are spending more of their paychecks on health insurance because stagnant wages aren’t keeping up with spiraling medical costs, according to a new study. A report being issued Wednesday...
Drone lover Trevor Bauer says bloody pinkie fine for Game 2
CLEVELAND — Drone Boy Trevor Bauer insists he is good to go. In his last start in the ALCS, Bauer managed to record just two outs before blood was pulsating...
Justice Dept. eyes a political prosecution in Garner case
When Loretta Lynch was appointed US attorney general in 2014, we expressed delight that she’d be replacing Eric Holder, who had so outrageously politicized the Justice Department. Maybe we spoke...
Trump would love to meet 'tough guy' Biden 'behind the gym'
It’s a sequel to “Hamilton.” Donald Trump on Tuesday took up Vice President Joe Biden’s challenge to meet “behind the gym” for some physical score settling. “I’d love that, Mr....
Derrick Rose's blunt take on his Game 1 Knicks performance
CLEVELAND — In the hours before his Knicks debut, Derrick Rose took his fist and knocked it on the Quicken Loans Arena hardwood. He had been asked whether this was...
Trump campaign: No more GOP fund-raisers
Donald Trump’s campaign reportedly said Tuesday that the candidate would not be holding any more fund-raisers for the Republican Party with less than two weeks before Election Day. The decision...
Bridgegate defendant admits she 'bought into' disdain of Christie's enemies
Bridgegate defendant Bridget Anne Kelly admitted that she “bought into the company line” when asked on Tuesday why she was so disdainful of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who was...
Churchgoer says Pedro Hernandez confessed to Patz murder during retreat
A devout churchgoer testified Tuesday that Pedro Hernandez confessed to murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz. Ramon Rodriguez told Manhattan jurors that Hernandez spilled his guts at a church retreat in 1979,...
Corey Kluber does his best LeBron James imitation
CLEVELAND — Across the street from Progressive Field, the Cavaliers received championship rings and lifted a banner and participated in the love-fest that comes a year after a title. Of...
Coyote spotted haunting cemetery just days before Halloween
It’s no trick — a coyote has been stalking a Queens cemetery a week before Halloween. The critter has spent the last two days roaming around Calvary Cemetery in Woodside,...
New York to be spared worst of ObamaCare premium increases
It may be small solace to New Yorkers shopping for ObamaCare policies, but the average premium increase in 2017 for individuals in the Empire State is 16.6 percent, compared with...
Knicks' new-guys report card: Did anyone earn a B?
Here's how the new-look Knicks graded out in their debuts: Derrick Rose: Looked overanxious with four turnovers in the first half and just one assist all game. Had some great...