January 30, 2018
Bernie Sanders has a lot of problems with Trump's speech
Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is blasting President Donald Trump for what he did not say during his State of the Union address. The 2016 presidential candidate used his Facebook page...
Donald Trump is teaching Republicans how to fight
It’s an observation so strikingly true that you wonder why you didn’t think of it earlier. “Donald Trump,” a friend said the other day, “is teaching the Republican Party how...
Trucker who killed Brooklyn teen escapes felony charges thanks to lax laws
The trucker who fatally struck a teen riding his bike in Brooklyn had a suspended license — which he bragged about on social media — but he escaped felony charges...
Is LeBron setting the stage for his second Cavaliers exit?
LeBron James talked about his past experience with free agency Thursday, but he also could have been laying the groundwork for controlling the narrative if he decides to leave Cleveland...
Joe Kennedy III reacts to Trump: 'Bullies may land a punch,' don't win
Soaring stock prices under President Donald Trump have boosted investor portfolios and corporate profits but failed to give workers their fair share of the reward, Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III...
Reality is setting in for St. John's, 'the best 0-11 team' ever
It doesn’t make sense. When St. John’s coach Chris Mullin sees the stat sheet in front of him, his team’s Big East record (0-11) looks like a misprint. Somehow, a...
Trump honors North Korea defector during State of the Union
A North Korean defector brought lawmakers to their feet on Tuesday night during President Trump's State of the Union address, triumphantly hoisting crutches he used to bravely hobble away from...
Calvin Farley leaves Tishman Speyer to start his own company
After 32 years, Calvin Farley has left the buildings of Tishman Speyer to start his own company. Farley, 57, the brother of Jerry Speyer’s wife, Katherine Farley, has been a...
Jurors see pic of Cuomo palling around with 'bribe' developer
Jurors at the corruption trial of a former top aide to Gov. Cuomo saw photos on Tuesday of the governor palling around with a co-defendant charged in a “pay-to-play” bribery...
Trump backs law to allow experimental treatments
President Trump on Tuesday used his State of the Union address to tout his support for legislation that would allow terminally ill Americans try experimental treatments not yet approved by...
Trump declares 'a new American moment,' stresses unity during first State of the Union
President Trump declared “a new American moment” in his first State of the Union address Tuesday — touting his tax cuts and the booming US economy and vowing to work...
Lawmakers have yet to stiffen penalties for unlicensed drivers
State lawmakers have tried for years to get stiffer punishments for unlicensed drivers who seriously injure or kill people while behind the wheel. In 2014, Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Queens) introduced...
'Person of interest' in Las Vegas massacre sold ammunition to gunman
LAS VEGAS — An Arizona man named in court documents as a "person of interest" during the investigation of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history said Tuesday he...
Rockets wrung out James Harden, and the results are amazing
HOUSTON — James Harden knew he'd have to do a little more on Tuesday night with the Rockets missing key players. Even he couldn't have imagined he'd do this much....
Bulldozer Group to open high-end Italian eatery in Midtown
International hospitality company Bulldozer Group has leased a 5,000-square-foot space at 129 W. 52nd St., where the company intends to create a high-end Italian restaurant. Tom Caliendo and Daniel DePasquale...
Meredith set to officially take over at Time Inc.
Meredith is moving in. The $2.8 billion acquisition of Time Inc. becomes final on Jan. 31, and Meredith officially takes over Feb. 1. New Meredith CEO Tom Harty will be...
Mike Cernovich makes $500K bid for Gawker
Suddenly, a high-stakes auction is shaping up for the defunct gossipy website Gawker.com. Alt-right social media personality and author of "Gorilla Mindset" Michael Cernovich, is bidding $500,000, according to a...
Trump booed over chain migration comments at State of the Union
President Trump received boos from Democrats when discussing his proposal to restrict immigration during Tuesday night's State of the Union. "The fourth and final pillar protects the nuclear family by...
Knicks dominate Nets to record season sweep
Before the game, before what turned into another visit essentially to Dante’s seventh circle of hell for his team, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson was bemoaning several undeniable truths. The Knicks...
Dog-walking app that lost pooch gets $300M in backing
Wag, the dog-walking service, just stepped in it. Started in 2015, the Los Angeles company on Tuesday said it got $300 million in backing from Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund run...
'Serendipidating' is one of these brutal new dating trends
Dating in the 21st century is a minefield – and singles have to put up with an ever-growing list of dating "trends" that are ruining relationships up and down the...
Clinton: This is why I didn't fire aide accused of sex harassment
Hillary Clinton has finally offered an explanation as to why she didn't fire a top campaign aide over allegations that he sexually harassed a female staffer. Speaking in a lengthy...
Jets' path to Cousins easier after Alex Smith-to-Redskins shocker
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — If the Jets want Kirk Cousins to be their next quarterback, one huge domino fell Tuesday night to clear the way. The Redskins and Chiefs agreed to...
Fatal high school stabbing leaves Westchester enclave shaken to its core
In the final moments of her life, 16-year-old Valaree Schwab was just trying to get back her house keys. The New Rochelle High School junior had slipped out for lunch...
Kevin Love exits with broken hand, likely out at least a month
DETROIT — Kevin Love left Cleveland's game at Detroit on Tuesday night with a broken left hand. Love went down the tunnel toward the locker room during the first quarter....
Black lawmakers wear African cloth to protest Trump's 'shithole' comment
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus wore traditional African kente cloth to Tuesday night's State of the Union Address to protest President Trump's alleged "shithole countries" comment. "Wearing kente cloth...
Trump calls for Americans to stand for national anthem
President Trump brought his call for people to stand during the national anthem to the State of the Union address Tuesday. During his speech, Trump hailed a 12-year-old California boy...
Islanders hear the boos in lethargic loss to Panthers
The hole they dug for themselves was plenty deep before the Islanders finally tried to climb out of it Tuesday night. On a day when they spoke of the urgency...
Feds appear to add economics expert for fight over AT&T-Time Warner merger
The arm’s race is underway. President Trump’s regulators, gearing up for their much-anticipated legal showdown with AT&T, appear close to securing a star witness: well-regarded University of California at Berkeley...
Embattled L.A. Reid plotting his return to the music industry
L.A. Reid, the former CEO of Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, has teamed up with Charles Goldstuck, the former executive chairman of TouchTunes Interactive Networks, for his return to the...
T.J. Maxx extends Midtown lease to 2030
T.J.Maxx is doing so well at 250 W. 57th St. that it has extended its lease to 2030 and is expanding. The fashionista hot spot now includes the first and...
Facebook urged to shut down chat platform made for kids
Facebook is learning the hard way that you don’t mess with people’s kids. The social network was urged on Tuesday by a coalition of child health advocates to shut down...
Reputed mobster 'Skinny Joey' a degenerate gambler: lawyer
A reputed Philadelphia mob boss went straight after getting sprung from prison — but a gambling habit left Joseph Merlino an easy mark for lying gangland turncoats, his lawyer claimed...
Only 4 Supreme Court justices attend State of the Union
Only four of the Supreme Court’s nine justices showed up Tuesday night for President Trump’s first State of the Union address. Chief Justice John Roberts was joined by Justices Stephen...
Vice exec accused of sexual harassment has been fired
One of the two executives accused of sexual harassment at Vice Media has been fired. Back on Jan. 2, the millennial-focused multimedia company headed by Shane Smith had suspended President...
Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
The White House says President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order to keep the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay open. Trump said during his campaign that he...
City using hotel near 'Billionaires’ Row' as emergency shelter
Before opening a new homeless shelter near Billionaires’ Row in Midtown, the city has quietly been renting rooms in a tourist hotel just three blocks away as an emergency shelter....
Astronauts may soon be eating their own poop in space
Humanity has big dreams when it comes to space travel, but our technology isn’t quite there yet. Spacecraft that can take astronauts to Mars and beyond are already in development...
NYC schools see surge in sex attacks
Forced sex offenses at city public schools hit their highest rate in a decade last year — and have more than doubled since 2014, according to a Post review of...
Two ex-Patriots reveal thoughts on Brady-Belichick tension talk
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — It is fitting that Groundhog Day falls on Friday, two days before another Super Bowl appearance from the Patriots. Every year feels like “Groundhog Day” — the...
Dem response will urge voters not to dismiss Trump 'chaos'
Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.) is set to punch back at President Trump on Tuesday night by urging Americans not to accept White House “chaos” as mere everyday politics, according to...
Is Melania trolling Trump with her State of the Union outfit?
Melania Trump made her first official public appearance since sordid allegations involving her husband and a porn star surfaced, and she did it in style. At her husband’s first State...
Jeff Hornacek may be big winner in Noah-Knicks showdown
The Knicks were wearing their City Edition uniforms Tuesday night against the Nets at the Garden. They were designed to commemorate the FDNY, the brave men who put out fires...
Man accused of exposing himself was 'handling candy, not penis'
He was "handling candy, not penis." A San Francisco man arrested for indecent exposure and masturbating in public was found not guilty after his defense team proved that he was...
Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address
President Donald Trump, facing a deeply divided nation and sagging approval ratings, addresses Congress -- and the American people -- tonight. It's his first State of the Union address, and...
Reliving the one game that changed Eagles, Giants seasons
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — They look back on it as the turning point, a launching pad, a day that fueled what came next. They are the Eagles, and as a result,...
Why Danny Amendola thinks Odell Beckham will love Shurmur
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Danny Amendola is a championship example of how Pat Shurmur can alter a career. His message for Odell Beckham Jr: You will love him. “I feel like...
You can be a homeowner for just over $1
Now you don't have to choose between eating avocado toast and affording a mortgage. Hundreds of abandoned homes in a remote Italian village are being sold for the bargain price...
Melania arrives at State of the Union without Trump
Melania Trump reportedly arrived at the Capitol building in advance of her husband, President Trump, Tuesday night — despite tradition of first couples traveling together to the State of the...
Trump uses Hillary Clinton phrase for State of the Union
President Trump on Tuesday was set to declare a “New American Moment,” according to prepared remarks from his State of the Union address — the same phrase Hillary Clinton used...
Agriculture secretary is tonight's 'designated survivor'
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will skip Tuesday's State of the Union address, serving as the so-called "designated survivor." A member of the presidential line of succession traditionally skips the address...
Exiled Noah won't be rejoining Knicks anytime in near future
Exiled Knicks center Joakim Noah will not be with the team Wednesday in Boston, according to coach Jeff Hornacek, and indications are he may not be back with the team...
Porn star: I didn't have sex with Trump
An adult film star who previously alleged an extramarital affair with Donald Trump now says in a statement the affair never happened. A lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels confirmed...
Ricky Martin still angry cops couldn't stop Versace killer
Ricky Martin was living in Miami when Gianni Versace was murdered in 1997. And Martin — who plays Versace’s partner, Antonio D’Amico, in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” — says...
Woman who did yoga on plane says she'll do it again
Long flights can be rough on the body, so it’s not uncommon to see people walking around the plane to stretch their legs. However one woman took it even farther...
Rangers down to their last chance to halt looming sell-off
If the Rangers can force management to rethink its course approaching the Feb. 26 trade deadline, they’ve got 13 games in which to do it. Thirteen games to convince management...
Authorities detonate bomb found outside new restaurant
BURLEY, Idaho — An unexploded bomb was found in the doorway of a new, unopened downtown restaurant in Idaho. A bomb squad from Twin Falls detonated the bomb at Kassiani...
Suspected drunken driver pins baby in stroller against glass wall
GLENDALE, Calif. — Southern California authorities say a suspected drunken driver was arrested after his car jumped a sidewalk and pinned a stroller carrying an 11-month-old baby against a building....
Woman accused of killing twin pretended to be her: boyfriend
The Albany yogi accused of murdering her identical twin sister by driving off a cliff in Hawaii, dressed up as her dead sibling shortly after the crash and tried to...
Man busted for meth on the loose after escaping in cop car
He can run and apparently he can also hide. A Wisconsin man who was busted with $40,000-worth of meth made a miraculous escape and is still on the loose, according...
Legally blind man gets probation for raping teen at church camp
SULPHUR, Okla. — An Oklahoma man who is legally blind has been sentenced to probation for raping a 13-year-old Texas girl at a church camp, after prosecutors cited his disability...
Murder victim had run-in with accused killer before car wash rampage
MELCROFT, Pa. — The father of one of four people gunned down by a jealous ex-boyfriend at a car wash says the shooter had an altercation with his son at...
Helicopter crashes into home, killing 3 people
At least three people were killed and at least two were injured after a helicopter crashed into a home in a Southern California beachside community Tuesday, investigators said. The Newport...
Pregnant mom accused of handcuffing son to desk, starving him
A pregnant Arkansas woman and her live-in boyfriend were arrested on Friday after the mother of five handcuffed her 8-year--old son, starved him and made him sleep on a trash...
The Go-Go's reunite to herald Broadway blockbuster
The Go-Go’s are on the go-go! Reunited for the first time in years, the ’80s girl group performed to a packed house Monday night at the Bowery Ballroom. It was...
De Blasio dodges questions about corrupt donor
Mayor de Blasio ducked a fusillade of questions Tuesday about a major donor who pleaded guilty to trying to bribe him during a press conference he called to discuss NYPD...
Piers Morgan's feud with Trevor Noah gets ugly
Trevor Noah on Monday night called out British TV personality Piers Morgan for his "softball" interview with President Trump, which aired Sunday on Britain’s ITV — and Morgan responded with...
Cops arrest man for slugging woman in subway station
Cops have collared a suspect wanted for punching a woman in the face in a Manhattan subway station just because she accidentally bumped into him, police said Tuesday. Surveillance footage...
On immigration, Trump really is offering something for everyone
If you’re having a hard time figuring out the immigration debate, don’t be surprised. The Peloponnesian War was less complicated. There’s a great deal of talk in every direction, but...
Employee raped aboard luxury yacht wins $70M suit
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A female employee who was sexually assaulted by a co-worker aboard a luxury yacht in Florida has been awarded more than $70 million in damages by...
Are vinegar drinks a cure-all — or just the latest fad?
Jodi Bluestein has gotten used to the vile taste. “I call it my daily vitamin,” Bluestein, a 29-year-old actress, says of raw apple cider vinegar. Ever since she first started...
Teen killed ex so she could 'feel the pain he was feeling': cops
An Iowa teen who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death wanted her to "feel the pain he was feeling" after their breakup, according to authorities. Tran Walker, 18, told police...
Woman fatally shot in car in front of teen daughter
A woman fatally shot in the throat as she sat in her Range Rover was on a break from her husband, friends have revealed. Cheryl Hooper, 51, was gunned down...
Don't get fooled by DC's churning outrage machine
Washington is awash in so much muchness these days it’s hard to follow the story. And that may be the point. Every new development or revelation is a “blockbuster” and...
North Korea accuses White House of seeking 'confrontation' at Olympics
North Korea believes the White House is "attempting to advocate a confrontation" at the Winter Olympics next month, according to a report. In a rare phone interview with the Washington...
How Nikki Haley is pushing Europe to get tough on Iran
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley took her Security Council colleagues on a field trip in the US capital, complete with a lunch with President Trump. Did the Monday feel-good adventure make...
Woman accuses ex-Rays doctor of touching, trying to kiss her
The Rays have cut ties with established team physician Michael Reilly a week after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her eight-to-10 years ago. Reilly had been suspended since...
The only-in-New-York law that's death on affordable housing
An insane, New York-only law ties the hands even of do-gooders like Habitat for Humanity as they try to build affordable housing here. Kudos to Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) for...
The Percoco trial is already making Cuomo look terrible
If Gov. Cuomo hoped to emerge unscathed from the bribery trial of former top aide Joe Percoco, he’s going to be disappointed. Because early prosecution testimony shows that the governor...
Why New York is so easy on those who kill while driving with a suspended license
It’s a no-brainer: Killing or seriously harming someone while driving with a suspended license should be a felony. But not in New York — thanks to the state Assembly, which...
The time young Doug Pederson got best of Belichick's defense
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Doug Pederson turns 50 on Wednesday, and he gets to celebrate a milestone in the frigid Bold North, getting his Eagles on the field for the first...
Isles kick off playoff chase by welcoming back defensive help
The Islanders inched closer to full strength Tuesday, just in time to kick off the stretch run. Casey Cizikas returned to the lineup for the first time since suffering an...
New Jersey Transit head says train commute felt like 'Dunkirk'
The soon-to-be leader of NJ Transit admitted Tuesday that the failing system leaves riders feeling as stranded as soldiers “at Dunkirk.” Kevin Corbett, who was named executive director of the...
Teacher in video says he tried to restrain, not tackle, student
CANTON, Ohio — An Ohio high school teacher who tackled a student in a classroom conflict recorded on cellphone video says he felt threatened and was only trying to restrain...
Teen gets 20 years for plotting attack on high school
FREDERICK, Md. — Authorities say a Maryland teen accused of meticulously planning a violent attack at her high school has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty...
5 healthy snack hacks for the Super Bowl
The average American eats about 2,400 calories worth of snacks at Super Bowl parties, according to the Calorie Control Council. And nutritionists say those snacks are usually full of carbs,...
Cop put back on patrol for handling of immigrant activist protest
A cop with the NYPD's elite Strategic Response Group has been kicked back to patrol for his role in the department's handling of a recent Manhattan protest that led to...
'Lizzie' is a chilling, violent reimagining of Lizzie Borden's senseless murder
PARK CITY, UTAH — “Lizzie Borden took an ax and gave her mother forty whacks.” Even if you don’t know the macabre nursery rhyme, chances are you’ve heard something about...
Special ed student in straitjacket pinned to floor by educator: cops
An educator at a Florida special education school is accused of pinning a student to the classroom floor using his straitjacket, according to police. Shelby Faulk, 31, was arrested Tuesday...
The rise of the machines
A look at the new generation of robot technology.
Judge calls Trump's immigrant comments 'extreme, volatile and erroneous'
A Brooklyn federal judge hearing suits seeking to keep federal protections for "Dreamers" slammed President Trump Tuesday, accusing him of making "extreme" and "vicious" anti-immigrant statements during his campaign. "The...
Hamas co-founder dies after 'accidentally' shooting himself in head
One of the founders of Hamas died Tuesday -- weeks after "accidentally" shooting himself in the head, according to reports. Imad al-Alami, 62, was "examining his personal weapon in his...
Philly cops have new plan to keep idiot Eagles fans from light poles
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police think they've found something better than Crisco to keep fans from climbing light poles if the Eagles win the Super Bowl. But they are keeping their...
Mom of hero beach pilot wishes he had a safer job
The mother of the quick-thinking pilot who safely landed a small plane on Long Island after a mechanical problem struck said Tuesday she never wanted her son to have such...
Cuomo spokesperson makes fun of challenger's hairpiece
Gov. Cuomo's camp is going after the scalp of just-announced Republican challenger John DeFrancisco. The Syracuse state senator announced that he’s running for the GOP nomination for governor and slammed...
'The Bachelor's' guide to Fort Lauderdale
For decades, Fort Lauderdale had a reputation as the Southern Jersey Shore to the Miami ’s Hamptons, attracting waves of beer-chugging spring breakers. But in the past few years, the...
Hawaii emergency team cleans house after missile mess
The state of Hawaii said aloha to the hapless emergency-management staffers responsible for terrifying thousands with a fake missile warning earlier this month as it was revealed Tuesday that the...
Justice Department investigating McCabe's handling of Clinton email probe
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog has been investigating why ex-FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe apparently sat on his hands for about three weeks after Hillary Clinton’s emails were found on...
Will Hollywood recognize Rose McGowan as the hero she is?
What will it take for Hollywood to embrace Rose McGowan? If not for her, Harvey Weinstein might still be the most powerful man in the film industry. As McGowan writes...
Student loses job over satirical video poking fun at hometown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ete4HZ3yE8 ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — A college student says he lost his seasonal job with the city in Minnesota over his online video that pokes fun at his hometown. The Star...
Mets being closer-less is more than a tactic: It's an attitude
This could wind up being more about a mindset than a method. Then again, the Mets sure could benefit from a psychological reboot after last year’s debacle, right? Their new...
Man pleads guilty to running over ex-girlfriend and husband
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island man who ran over his ex-girlfriend and her husband, killing the man and injuring her, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and been sent to...
GOP congressman wants cops to arrest 'Dreamers' at State of the Union
A right-wing Arizona congressman known for his hardline immigration stance and faith in conspiracy theories wants the feds to check IDs at the State of the Union and bust any...
Feds investigating Apple over iPhone slowdown scandal
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating whether Apple violated securities laws concerning its disclosures that it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries, Bloomberg reported...
Georgina Chapman's Marchesa is canceling its Fashion Week runway show
Looks like Georgina Chapman isn’t ready for her comeback after all. Harvey Weinstein’s estranged wife was slated to show her fashion brand Marchesa at New York Fashion Week on Feb....
Cops killed family's dog, then made them saw off its head: suit
A pair of Georgia cops killed a family’s dog and forced them to saw off the beloved pooch’s head with a knife or face arrest, a bizarre new lawsuit claims....
Pilot was practicing for emergency when plane's engine actually failed
The quick-thinking Long Island pilot who saved the lives of two teenage flight students was practicing for an emergency — when the plane’s engine actually failed, he and a student...
Thieves busted years after stealing $550K gold bar from museum
A pair of brazen burglars swiped a 17th-century solid gold bar valued at $550,000 from a museum in Florida, authorities said. Richard Steven Johnson, 41, and Jarred Alexander, 32, were...
How the Vikings plundered Minnesota and other comments
Attorney: There’s No Way Mueller Indicts Trump Paul Rosenzweig, a former senior counsel in the investigation of President Bill Clinton, says flatly at The Atlantic that Special Counsel Robert Mueller...
Paris gets its first — incredibly creepy — sex doll brothel
France's first sex doll brothel has opened in Paris for randy customers who prefer the feel of plastic over the touch of a real woman. The sex club has several...
Hope Solo sues the soccer federation she wants to run
Leave it to Hope Solo to get creative on the campaign trail. Solo filed a formal complaint Tuesday against the United States Soccer Federation, of which she hopes to be...
Brian Cashman remembers rival, friend, ex-scout Kevin Towers
Brian Cashman and Kevin Towers were young general managers in 1998, when their teams met in the World Series. “We knew each other extremely well and we both wanted to...
CEO of popular surf brand disappears at sea
The CEO of a popular surf brand is missing at sea -- and his ship has washed up on France’s Atlantic coast Tuesday. French coast guard searched the Bay of...
Video shows knife-wielding man attack landlord before he's killed by cops
This is the moment a knife-wielding man attempted to stab his landlord before being fatally shot by cops in the Bronx. Surveillance footage shows the landlord inside a kitchen in...
Mom dies of flu after concerns over medication side effects
The family of a New Hampshire mom who died from flu complications says she opted not to take medication over concerns about its possible side effects. Amanda Franks, 38, of...
Kirk Cousins really likes one thing about the Jets
If the Jets want Kirk Cousins in free agency, they have one selling point. The Redskins quarterback raved about Jets new offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates in a WFAN interview on...
Woman claims she was kidnapped, raped in empty lot
A woman told cops that she was snatched off a Brooklyn street Tuesday morning by three men -- who then took her to an empty lot, where one of them...
Teacher tells class US service members are 'lowest of the low'
A high school teacher and councilman in a small California town was assailed after insulting US service members -- calling them “the lowest of our low.” In a profanity-laced video...
Mom slams 'police abuse' after 7-year-old placed in handcuffs
MIAMI — School district officials in Florida said they followed standard protocol last week when a 7-year-old boy was placed in handcuffs and removed from his school — and they...
Cops find cars packed with stolen fruit after chase
It's the second biggest OJ car chase of all time. Police in Spain, pulled over a pair of suspicious vehicles, only to find they were stuffed with four tons of...
The Super Bowl could turn into a giant petri dish of influenza
In case you’ve missed the countless headlines, news reports and official warnings from medical professionals across the country, let’s just get this out of the way: This year’s flu season...
The Royal Family has a WhatsApp group chat
You know that annoying family group chat you have, where your mom always shares links to articles she's read about that one television show you said you liked a decade...
Ricketts to take over for Wynn as RNC finance chief
?T?he co-owner of the Chicago Cubs is expected to be named casino mogul Steve Wynn's replacement as finance chair of the Republican National Committee, reports said Tuesday.? T?odd Ricketts, a...
De Blasio fast tracks body cameras for patrol cops
Mayor de Blasio is speeding up plans to outfit the NYPD with body cameras, announcing Tuesday that all patrol officers would get the cams by the end of 2018, a...
Swine, bird flu outbreaks slam South, North Korea ahead of Olympics
Super flu outbreaks are ravaging the Korean Peninsula less than two weeks before the Winter Olympics -- leaving North Korea scrambling to treat more than 81,000 people infected with swine...
Roommate from hell could end up with a clean record
HARTFORD, Conn. — A white former Connecticut university student accused of smearing body fluids on her black roommate’s belongings has asked for a probation program that could result in criminal...
These will be the hottest food trends of 2018
People are dining out for healthier food. Jackfruit, coconut and charcoal are among the top-selling menu items of the year, according to new data from restaurant management platform Upserve’s State...
Suspect in model's grisly murder was ex-con who lived with mom
The suspect in the murder of a young model whose dismembered body was found inside luggage packed in the trunk of a BMW?in Oregon is an ex-con who was recently...
Federal protection of Atlantic Ocean coral up for key vote
PORTLAND, Maine — Federal fishing regulators are set to vote on a proposal that could protect nearly 90 percent of the coral habitat in a key commercial fishing area off...
'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' is a story of love and pain
For more than 50 years, Lale Sokolov stayed silent about a lot of things. The only evidence the world could see of the horrifying 2 ? years he spent at...
Man who buried mom's body in basement coal bin sentenced
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man who said he buried his 90-year-old mother in a basement coal bin after promising to give her a natural burial has been sentenced...
Man posts Facebook ad offering all he owns to the person who kills him
An Australian man who posted an online advertisement for someone to kill him in exchange for everything he owns has received an overwhelming response from social media users who rallied...
Prosecutor: Cop 'intentionally pulled the trigger' on Bronx woman
The sister of a mentally ill Bronx woman gunned down by cops testified Tuesday how she rode up in an elevator to her sibling’s apartment that fateful day — with...
Pat Shurmur adds the assistant coach with the most work to do
Pat Shurmur’s first coaching staff is rounding into shape. The latest addition is Hal Hunter, a veteran offensive line coach, who fills that role with the Giants and thus takes...
This gym babe dropped $18K to have 3 pounds of skin removed
Rachael Heffner has come a long way from the 285-pound girl who used to drink four bottles of soda a day. After dropping 165 pounds, the 26-year-old weight-loss guru was...
Airplane packed with plumbers aborts flight over toilet trouble
A Norwegian airliner was forced to abort its flight to Germany because of broken toilets – despite having 85 plumbers aboard, according to reports. The Norwegian Airlines plane took off...
Robot gets gig as newscaster for Japanese television show
An eerily human-looking robot will be taking over Japanese airwaves this spring as a TV presenter, according to a report. Erica, a lifelike bot created in 2014 by Hiroshi Ishiguro,...
Suspect in Midtown liquor store shooting busted in Georgia
A man wanted in the Midtown shooting that injured three men — including two innocent bystanders — earlier this month was nabbed Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga., police confirmed. Makhtar Diouf...
Patriots fan Mark Wahlberg doesn't care if Eagles win Super Bowl
Even if the Eagles defeat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII on Sunday, Mark Wahlberg wins. The New England die-hard, who infamously departed the big game last year before the...
Warren Sapp's redemption tour begins with 'some ass in your face'
Warren Sapp would like to be one of the faces of a movement to save young football players from the damaging effects of CTE. His past reputation and criminal acts...
'Designated Survivors' reveal what it’s like being the next potential president
"Designated Survivor" isn't just a fantastical TV show for real-life standbys in chief. Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union speech Tuesday, former designated survivors have blown the lid...
Family sues Facebook over livestreamed murder of grandfather
The family of the Cleveland grandfather whose slaying was recorded by his killer and posted to Facebook say the social media company could have helped prevent the shooting. In a...
Protesters climb into globe outside Trump hotel
Fourteen anti-deportation protesters were arrested Tuesday at Columbus Circle -- including three women who sat inside the globe in front of Trump International Hotel & Tower, a law enforcement source...
Ex-Panther renews war with Giants GM: 'Your problem now'
Watch your back. That was the message former Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams had for current Giants players about new GM Dave Gettleman. "He’s your problem now," Williams told WFAN...
Mom, 2 others arrested in 'horrific' death of teen son
SANTA FE, NM — Three people have been arrested in the death of a teenager in New Mexico, including the boy’s mother, authorities said. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s officials said...
Sage Steele draws her sympathy line at Jemele Hill
Two ESPN anchors tweeted controversial thoughts and were under fire, their names dredged up in unflattering headlines, alienating half of the political spectrum. And yet, Sage Steele doesn't quite sympathize...
Massive 'missing link' dinosaur discovered in Sahara Desert
Ancient dinosaur fossils tend to show up in some of the places where you’d least expect it, but finding any dinosaur remains in Africa is typically a cause for celebration....
Tom Brady's gloved hand is not quite there yet
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Tom Brady’s right hand should not be an issue Sunday at Super Bowl LII. The Patriots quarterback had the stitches removed from just under his right thumb...
These celebs are pretty pissed off about the Grammys
Music’s biggest night? More like music’s biggest gripe. The 60th Grammy Awards were supposed to be a glittering display of the pop world’s finest acts. But some celebs still found...
Wife allegedly posted sex ad for husband's mistress on Craigslist
A Houston woman is facing felony charges after she trolled her husband’s girlfriend by posting an ad in her name on Craigslist seeking sex from married men. Tamantha Johnson, 48,...
Elon Musk sells 10,000 flamethrowers in 48 hours
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk says he has sold more than $5 million worth of flamethrowers since Sunday through The Boring Company, his infrastructure firm. Musk tweeted Monday afternoon that sales...
This is 1/4 of a pair of jeans for $400
Wacky denim is in right now, and Unravel Project, the experimental streetwear label beloved by style heavy-hitters Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian and Rihanna, has delivered a daring new take on...
Bill Nye takes heat for attending State of the Union address
Bill Nye “The Science Guy” is facing some heat from his fans for planning to attend President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Nye will attend as the guest of...
Naked mole rats are immune to aging
Naked mole rats might not be the most appealing members of the animal kingdom, aesthetically speaking, but what they lack in visual appeal they more than make up for with...
White House reviewing memo claiming surveillance abuse
The White House said on Tuesday that it will carry out a legal and national security review of a controversial memo that ?claims the FBI and Department of Justice abused...
Fitness apps aren't just spying on the military
Soldiers using fitness-tracking devices inadvertently revealed the locations of US military bases — including classified ones — and the incident has lessons for anyone with a smartphone. The locations of...
Humane Society CEO accused of sexually harassing staffers
Three women filed complaints of sexual harassment against the chief executive at the Humane Society of the United States, according to a report citing an internal memo. The women alleged...
Cops flood courtroom to support officer who shot mentally ill woman
Dozens of cops flooded a Bronx courtroom Tuesday as an NYPD sergeant went on trial for shooting dead a mentally ill, bat-wielding Bronx woman. Some of the officers held a...
Lolo Jones kicks 'terrible kisser' Blake Griffin while he's down
Griffin was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Detroit Pistons on Monday.
Texas Rangers probe facility where Larry Nassar treated athletes
The governor of Texas on Tuesday ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate allegations of sexual assault at the state’s scandal-rocked Karolyi Ranch in response to twisted sports doctor Larry Nassar’s...
NYCFC star Jack Harrison sold to Manchester City
New York City FC have sold winger Jack Harrison to Premier League giants Manchester City, the club announced Tuesday. Harrison, 21, joins NYCFC's parent club on a three-and-a-half year deal....
City Council speaker: I'm not 'anti-business'
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson started his four-year term by assuring the city’s business leaders that his progressive politics won’t prevent a strong partnership with the real estate and financial...
Worker who issued missile alert really thought Hawaii was under attack
The Hawaii state emergency worker — who officials said hit the “wrong button” when he sent out a Jan. 13 inbound-missile alert that plunged the state into chaos — actually...
Scientists aren't happy about plan to send fake 'star' into orbit
It’s no secret that the Earth currently has a bit of a space junk problem. There are so many objects floating around our planet that they’re beginning to run into...
Gamer loses decades-old Guinness World Record for being a cheat
A video game record set in 1982 has been thrown out by a group that tracks such feats — and the gamer even lost his standing with Guinness World Records...
Cops seize 65 pounds of pot from police dispatcher's home
A North Carolina police dispatcher's husband was arrested on Monday after cops seized 65 pounds of marijuana from their shared residence. Blong Ly Vang, 34, and his wife, who has...
Lawmaker says female hunters prefer to feel pretty in pink
A memo discussing how female hunters like to dress has caught fire for being “offensive” and “out of touch.” Drew Born of Grand Rapids, Michigan, traveled to Lansing to attend...
Ryan supports release of controversial FBI memo
??House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday said he supports the release of a controversial memo that claims the FBI and Department of Justice abused surveillance to spy on a former...
Person jumps off 14-story apartment building
A person jumped off a Queens apartment building Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident happened around 10 a.m. at a 14-story building in Rochdale Village, an FDNY spokesman said. The...
I made ketchup-and-mustard cake, and I've never regretted anything more
Earlier this week, Shared.com’s recipe for ketchup-and-mustard cake went viral online. Reactions ranged from hopeful (“the resulting confection appears to be appetizing,” says one food writer) to horrified (“I’ll just make...
How to protect yourself against sexually transmitted debt
When you’re in the first bloom of romance, let’s face it, you don’t want to be thinking about everything that could possibly go wrong with your budding relationship. Yet at...
Eagle's soccer-star wife makes joyous Super Bowl cameo
https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/958179617696722944 After missing the Eagles soaring in the NFC Championship game, soccer star Julie Ertz is making the most of husband Zach's Super Bowl week. The genetically gifted couple, who...
Nutritionist claims pizza is a healthier breakfast than cereal
Looking to start your day off with a nutritious meal? Forget Cheerios. Instead, reach for a slice of pizza, says one dietitian. On Monday, blogger and dietitian Chelsey Amer caused...
Sparks fly from the back of a truck in this eerie police chase
Police in Australia spotted a burning truck driving down a highway around 3 in the morning. They were able to catch up to the vehicle and stop the driver, and...
The target falls on Doc Rivers as Clippers blow up
Doc Rivers lost. If shuttling Chris Paul out of town this offseason wasn't the end of the Clippers as we know them, the Clippers that Rivers inherited, Monday night was....
Rare white stag spotted by stag party bros
An extremely rare "ghostly" white stag has been caught on camera in Scotland. The stag was spotted in the Cairngorms National Park on Jan. 7 by a group of friends...
Isaiah Thomas' biggest ally is LeBron's No. 1 enemy
Not everyone in the Cavaliers organization is frustrated with Isaiah Thomas. In 10 quick games, Thomas has become a focal point of the Cavaliers' supposed demise. The point guard's shot-heavy,...
Wizards dealt John Wall crusher
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall could miss up to two months after he undergoes a procedure on his ailing left knee set for Wednesday, according to multiple reports. A...
Och-Ziff picks outsider to succeed founder as CEO
Och-Ziff settled on a new chief executive, following months of reported infighting among the hedge fund’s top ranks. Robert Shafir, 59, will be stepping into the top spot next month,...
American tourists suffered same strange symptoms as diplomats after visiting Cuba
Almost two dozen Americans who traveled to Cuba have reported experiencing similar symptoms to those suffered by US diplomats serving at the American Embassy. “Since September 29, the Department of...
Homeless man gets jail for stealing from Manchester bombing victims
The homeless man initially hailed as a hero following last year’s Manchester terror attack — until it was revealed he actually stole from dying victims — will have a home...
Teen suspended for 'inciting violence' with anti-bullying video
LEBANON, Tenn. — A Tennessee high school student’s anti-bullying video has resulted in nearly 600,000 views on YouTube and a suspension for its creator. Lebanon High School student Emily Gipson...
Passenger says airline crew beat him up for sitting in wrong seat
An airline crew allegedly punched, bound and gagged a 71-year-old Nigerian man for sitting in the wrong seat, according to a report. David Ukesone was eight hours into an Emirates...
World's oldest man dies at 113
The world’s oldest man has died just over a month after celebrating his 113th birthday. Francisco Nunez Olivera passed away at around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at his home...
Cops looking for creep who slugged woman in subway station
Startling video shows a man punching a woman in the face after she accidentally bumped into him near the turnstiles in a Manhattan subway station. The surveillance footage released by...
Cops shame idiot's sad attempt to rob Pizza Hut driver
Whichever way you slice it, this pizza pilferer's plan was half-baked. A Washington state man robbed a Pizza Hut delivery driver at gunpoint for his $81 grub order and he...
Two cops hurt while arresting knife-wielding man on subway
Two police officers were injured early Tuesday when they responded to a report of a fight in a Manhattan subway station and discovered a man with a knife, authorities said...
Ronda Rousey's new rivals already mad at WWE treatment
Ronda Rousey shouldn't expect the Bella Twins and Nia Jax to roll out the WWE welcome mat. After making her long-awaited debut Sunday night after the women's Royal Rumble event...
Dow falls triple digits on bond yields, health stocks
Turns out stocks go down, too. The Dow Jones industrial average sank 363 points on Tuesday, or 1.4 percent, to 26,076.89 — the worst day for stocks in eight months....
UFC's dream scenario out of the Conor McGregor haze
The UFC’s lightweight seems like it’s alive, what with its champion, interim champion and the upcoming “undisputed” title fight at UFC 223 at Barclays Center. Except that the title won...
McDonald’s sales rise on strong demand for cheap menu items
McDonald’s has won back its defectors. Last year marked the first time since 2012 that customer traffic at its US eateries rose — up 1 percent — as more people...
Over 8,000 Syrians still being held in Jordanian no-go camp
AZRAQ REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan — About 8,500 Syrians are still locked up behind barbed wire in a no-go section of Jordan’s second-largest refugee camp — despite initial assurances in 2016...
Teacher allegedly performed oral sex on sleeping student
A Texas teacher was busted for performing oral sex on a student after the teen fell asleep — after the victim saw pictures of the alleged assault when he asked...
Uzbek man charged in Stockholm truck attack
STOCKHOLM — An Uzbek man who rammed a stolen truck into a crowd in downtown Stockholm in April, killing five and injuring 14, was charged Tuesday with terrorism, attempts to...
Why Bills stalwart couldn't retire at retirement ceremony
ORCHARD PARK — Bills center Eric Wood's plans to announce his retirement on Monday were sidetracked due to issues arising over what he is owed over the final two years...
CIA director expects Russia to meddle in midterm elections
CIA Director Mike Pompeo said he has "every expectation" that Russia will try to meddle in the 2018 midterm elections but that the US will fight back to ensure the...
Saudi authorities net $106B in corruption settlements
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A wide-reaching anti-corruption campaign shrouded in secrecy and intrigue has netted more than $106 billion in financial settlements with 56 people remaining in custody, Saudi...
Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire creating health care company
The billionaire leaders of Amazon.com, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway announced Tuesday that they are teaming up to find ways to provide health care to their 1.1 million employees "at...
Theresa May heads for China as rivals plot her demise
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May is flying to China seeking a key economic partner for post-Brexit Britain. She leaves behind a divided government, a feuding Conservative Party —...
Putin pissed US released list of Russian businessmen
?Russian President Vladimir Putin? on Tuesday blasted ?the Trump administration for releasing a list of businessmen with links to the Kremlin, calling it a "hostile step" that harms relations between...
City Council speaker considers rent regulations for stores
The new energetic City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, fondly known as “CoJo” by colleagues, may turn into Stephen King’s rabid dog, Cujo, for the real estate industry. At his love-fest...
Brady doesn't want radio host who insulted his daughter fired
A suspension is enough, says Tom Brady. After threatening to pull the plug on his weekly radio appearances on Boston's WEEI, in response to critical comments made about his 5-year-old...
North Korea nixes pre-Olympic joint cultural event
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Tuesday expressed regret over North Korea’s cancellation of one of the joint cooperation projects planned for next month’s Winter Olympics, a development highlighting...
Elephant breaks tusks during attack on safari group
Startling footage was captured of an elephant chasing, and then smashing into, a safari jeep in a national park in Botswana, southern Africa. The beast actually used so much force...
Lab-engineered mosquitoes will fight the Zika virus
MIAMI — Thousands of bacteria-infected mosquitoes will be flying near Miami to test a new way to suppress insect populations that carry Zika and other viruses. According to a statement...
This is why 63 million girls are missing in India
NEW DELHI — A deeply felt preference for boys has left more than 63 million women statistically "missing" across India, and more than 21 million girls unwanted by their families,...
Judge asks for release of Vegas shooting autopsy records
LAS VEGAS — A Nevada judge is being asked to release autopsy records that the coroner in Las Vegas says show the 58 victims of the deadliest mass shooting in...
Lawyers are after O.J. Simpson's autograph money
LOS ANGELES — O.J. Simpson is cashing in on autographs since his release from prison and should pay the money toward a wrongful death judgment that now exceeds $70 million,...
What happens if a plane door opens mid-flight is absolutely terrifying
We've all had nightmares about what happens if a plane door opens when you’re in the middle of a flight. It’s now been revealed that if the highly unlikely event...
Over $50M of treasure once lost at sea set to go on display
SANTA ANA, Calif. — More than $50 million worth of gold bars, coins and dust that's been described as the greatest lost treasure in U.S. history is about to make...
Man charged in shooting of pregnant woman, her boyfriend
DURHAM, N.C. — A North Carolina man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a pregnant woman who subsequently had an emergency delivery. The Herald-Sun reports 26-year-old Torie...
Police hunting for thieves who stole truckloads of chocolate
BERLIN — Police say two truck trailers loaded with 44 tons (48.5 US tons) of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany and there's no sign of the sticky-fingered perpetrators. Police...
Historic LA Coliseum gets a new name
LOS ANGELES — Historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be renamed United Airlines Memorial Coliseum. University of Southern California President C.L. Max Nikias announced the new name Monday during a...
Man who says wife shot herself now facing murder charge
DENVER — A 44-year-old Denver man who had told authorities his wife shot herself has been charged with first-degree murder following a search of the scene. The Denver Post reports...
Why Stanford sex assault victim won't participate in memorial
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman sexually assaulted by a then-Stanford University swimmer outside a campus fraternity party will no longer participate in the creation of a memorial plaque after the...
US releases long-awaited 'Putin list' of Russian politicians, oligarchs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration late Monday released a long-awaited list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 "oligarchs" who have flourished during the reign of President Vladimir Putin, fulfilling a...
Eagles know there's a huge gap in experience and they don't care
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Patriots have it. The Eagles do not. The Patriots always seem to be in the Super Bowl this time of year. The Eagles? Not so...
Newsweek suspends editor over claims he was once fired for pressuring co-worker for sex
A top editor at Newsweek Media Group was suspended on Monday after a report surfaced that he was fired from his old job at Reuters after allegedly pressuring a young...
How Patriots kept Super Bowl dream alive despite key injuries
ST. PAUL, Minn. — One of the biggest clichés in the NFL is “next man up,” as in when a player goes down with an injury, it is the “next...
Turns out Jahlil Okafor just needed a team to believe in him
Jahlil Okafor isn’t just saying the right things. He’s doing them, too. He’s making a concerted effort to improve on the defensive end, to develop into a better rebounder, and...
Why de Blasio wasn't allowed inside the Grammys
It’s good to be the mayor – but not good enough to get you into the Grammys. Mayor Bill de Blasio walked the red carpet before the star-studded event at...