May 29, 2019
Couple in kayak have close encounter with rare rattlesnake
A couple on a fishing trip in a Michigan lake earlier this month caught something unexpected -- a rare venomous rattlesnake. Jonathan Hotham “freaked out” when he and his wife,...
New Hampshire man bitten by rabid bat hiding in his iPad case
An elderly man in New Hampshire was bitten by a rabid bat that was hiding in his iPad case, a report said on Wednesday. Roy Syvertson sat down to use...
Bryce Harper forced to exit early
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper left the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night after he fouled a ball off his right foot. Harper nicked one off...
Corey Johnson admits underestimating fur support, will rework ban bill
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson conceded Wednesday that he underestimated the opposition his proposed ban of fur apparel sales in the Big Apple would get -- adding he’s now planning...
Blues topple Bruins in OT to even series
BOSTON — Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson bumped into coach Craig Berube in the bathroom before the start of overtime and told him: "I just need one more." "He hit the...
Wife of Hawaii shark victim shares anguish: 'It happened right in front of me'
The heartbroken wife of a California man killed in a shark attack in Hawaii described on Wednesday watching helplessly from their vacation home as her husband struggled to save himself....
Meet Saybie, the world's tiniest surviving baby
There is a lot of joy in this tiny bundle. A San Diego hospital on Wednesday revealed that the tiniest recorded baby has been born — weighing in at a...
Sam Darnold looks ready to make big jump as he studies Peyton Manning
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is getting very familiar with the Broncos offenses of 2013 and ’14, particularly their quarterback. Darnold has been studying tape of Peyton Manning, who set records...
Breaking down how Warriors-Raptors match up
Afraid an NBA Finals without LeBron James would be short on storylines? Think again. The Warriors are on the longest NBA Finals run in a half-century, looking for the first...
Constant outbursts turn trial of Ivy League dad 'killer' into circus
The trial of an Ivy Leaguer accused of gunning down his hedge-fund dad for cutting his allowance turned into a real family circus Wednesday as his mom was questioned by...
Nxivm leader hid from me when I escaped his captivity: witness
Accused sex-cult leader Keith Raniere is such a coward that he hid from a woman he’d ordered held captive in a room for two years, after she finally escaped the...
Gory crime scene pics revealed at trial of Ivy League dad 'killer'
Jurors viewed for the first time Wednesday gory crime scene photos of Thomas Gilbert Sr. lying dead in a pool of blood after his troubled son allegedly shot him in...
Red Sox head into Yankees showdown with no momentum
BOSTON — About the only hit the Cleveland Indians didn't get was the single Carlos Santana needed to complete the cycle. Santana homered and smacked Cleveland's first triple of the...
Yankees give stud rookie pitcher wake-up call
Chris Paddack arrived in The Bronx as one of the season’s breakout stars. The 23-year-old departed his first game at Yankee Stadium looking like a rookie for the first time....
Barrymore Film Center will honor little-known 'original Hollywood'
Realty Check rarely crosses the Hudson River. But we make an exception for this week’s beam-signing ceremony for the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, NJ — a 21,500-square-foot, 260-seat...
White House asked USS John McCain be 'out of sight' for Trump's Japan visit: report
The White House requested that a warship named after the late Senator John McCain be moved "out of sight" during President Trump's state visit to Japan, a report said on...
Cubs player breaks down in tears after young girl is struck by line drive
HOUSTON — A young fan was taken to the hospital after getting struck by a foul ball during Wednesday night's game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. Cubs outfielder...
Throw the college admissions scam bribers in the gulag
I purposely haven’t written yet about the college cheating scheme that landed actresses Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and a bunch of others in hot water because I kind of understand....
Satanic Temple slams Supreme Court abortion ruling on fetal remains
The Satanic Temple said its religious beliefs are being violated by a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding an Indiana law that requires aborted fetuses be buried or cremated. The Salem,...
Domenica Vacca closes flagship NYC store
Designer Domenica Vacca has found himself in a very unfashionable place: on the curb. After a months-long legal battle with his landlord in Manhattan, Vacca closed his 3-year-old flagship store...
How 7 World Trade Center beat the odds
It was the little lease that could — and now, the deal that proved to be the turning point in downtown’s commercial rebirth after 9/11 is getting a second wind....
'Uber of Weed' wants to raise $100M despite app store bans
Snoop Dogg-backed cannabis company Eaze is raising a new round of financing that’s expected to value it at $800 million — despite Google trying to kill the vibe on Wednesday,...
America left to face the nasty consequences of Robert Mueller's actions
With his work done and his office closing, Robert Mueller could have quietly slipped back into private life. Instead, he gave himself a ?blowout retirement party — and leaves America...
A rate cut in 2019? The markets say yes, but the Fed says no
The financial markets really, really want the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year. So much so, in fact, that the markets have already pretty much made the cut...
Four charged with running porn company in presence of 7-year-old
New Jersey cops arrested four people on Wednesday who were allegedly running a porn company out of their home — while a 7-year-old child was present, prosecutors said. The group...
Gayle King already a ratings success for 'CBS This Morning'
Norah O’Donnell hasn’t been missed by "CBS This Morning" viewers.
Mets suspect Dodgers' sluggers 'know what's coming'
LOS ANGELES — Big swings, not many big misses. The Mets took notice in their 9-5 loss on Monday night at Dodgers Stadium just how often Los Angeles seemed to...
Boat sinking in Hungary leaves seven dead, at least 20 missing
Seven passengers died — and 21 were missing — when a Hungarian sightseeing boat sank early Thursday on the Danube River in Budapest. The vessel was carrying 33 South Korean...
Upper West Side family offering $1,000 reward for stolen lizard
An Upper West Side family is offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return of their Bearded dragon lizard, which was swiped from a pet store over Memorial Day weekend....
Feds send subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago as part of campaign donation probe
Federal prosecutors sent subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago and a President Trump fundraising committee as part of their probe into Florida GOP donor Cindy Yang and her companies, a report said Wednesday....
A 'traumatic loss': Nick Foles' wife announces miscarriage
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The wife of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles announced on Instagram that she had a miscarriage and said getting over the "traumatic loss" will take time. Tori...
Warriors don't expect to see Kevin Durant suit up until Game 3
TORONTO — Careful with his words, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sounded as if Kevin Durant won’t be available until Game 3 when the series resumes in Oakland, Calif. Officially, Durant...
Inside Star Wars Land: First Look at Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge
Disney is traveling to a galaxy far, far away. The famed theme park giant's much-anticipated 14-acre Star Wars Land: Galaxy’s Edge attractions premiere May 31 and Aug. 29 at Disneyland...
Ex-New York Times columnist throws hat in the ring for Bellport mayor
A summer mayoral race is heating up in Bellport. Former New York Times Sunday Styles columnist Bob Morris has thrown his hat into the ring to run for mayor of...
The NBA is starting to get really worried about Drake
Drake’s Toronto fandom has taken on a life of its own as an NBA official said the league has talked to the Raptors about the rapper’s sideline theatrics, which have...
Yankees can make Red Sox's life a living hell
These 2019 Yankees, the domineering favorites and lovable underdogs all rolled into one, can pull off their greatest trick yet this weekend right here in The Bronx. They own the...
Bill Belichick revs up Bruins crowd in surreal scene
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is the surprise pregame flag bearer prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. There had been buzz throughout the day at TD...
It looks like Cuomo is losing control of spending
Gov. Andrew Cuomo loves to brag about his fiscal conservatism, routinely brandishing Power Point slides that show he has kept the growth of state spending at 2% or less for...
Calling climate change ‘catastrophic’ makes it harder to find real answers
Ever notice how, in the last decade or so, we quietly stopped just having storms and started having “extreme weather events”? It feels like no temperature drop or seasonal downpour...
AOC’s approach to wages helped close a restaurant where she used to work
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will return to her restaurant roots this Friday, tending bar in the 14th Congressional District (location TBA) to raise support for a campaign to change...
Cops find body believed to be missing 5-year-old Utah girl
The body of a missing 5-year-old girl from Utah was discovered less than a block from her home on Wednesday after her uncle informed authorities about the child's location. The...
Dad accused of killing his 5 kids would 'whip' them, but wasn't insane: ex
The South Carolina dad on trial for killing his five young children was known to "whip" his kids over minor things -- like spilling a drink -- and would often...
Jeremy Lin sells New York to Kevin Durant as Knicks now wait
TORONTO — Jeremy Lin is back in the spotlight — in the NBA Finals — though his Raptors playoff role has been more of an out-of-the-rotation cheerleader than the star...
Top NY biz group backs driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
ALBANY — A top New York State top business group backs legislation giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants — claiming it will be a boon to the economy. “This is...
SI garbage kingpin who allegedly helped cover up murder still has city license
A Staten Island garbage-hauling kingpin was charged with using dumpsters and a waste-transfer station to help hide a murder — yet he still has his city carting license five months...
Why Antoine Bethea is perfect for Giants' defensive overhaul
This is Antoine Bethea’s recollection of what a James Bettcher defense looks like: “Aggressive style of defense, aggressive style of play. It enables everybody on the field to make plays...
After 30th 'Jeopardy!' win, James Holzhauer within $200K of record
The question du jour is "What is record-breaking?" And "Jeopardy!" juggernaut James Holzhauer may soon be the answer. After Wednesday night's game - his 30th victory in a row -...
Gen Zers struggle to save their sanity with social media breaks
For Lent, “People usually give up chips or ice cream, something bad for you,” Vincent Opalewski tells The Post. “I decided to give up social media — cold-turkey.” The 25-year-old...
Accused gym perv's lawyer uses he's 'handsome' defense at trial
Well that’s a novel defense. Lawyers for an Upper West Side gym owner on trial for sexually abusing two clients argued Wednesday that the defendant is so good-looking he wouldn’t...
Louisiana passes strict anti-abortion bill, Dem governor expected to sign
Louisiana state lawmakers on Wednesday passed an anti-abortion bill that would make the procedure illegal after six weeks of pregnancy — and have no exception for rape or incest —...
Lena Dunham sells Brooklyn pad for less than she paid
Actress and director Lena Dunham made her career with HBO’s “Girls,” about young women launching their lives in Brooklyn. Like the show’s characters, Dunham has since moved on by returning...
How Alzheimer's patients cope with emotional turmoil after diagnosis
In 2013, “Deadwood” showrunner David Milch was in New York City, toiling on a TV pilot, when he suddenly couldn’t remember where he parked his car. It wasn’t the first...
NYC's newest condos are inspired by the past
Generic glass towers — ahem, Hudson Yards; cough cough, Long Island City — continue to rise around the city. At the same time, in a less-documented shift, architects are increasingly...
Seton Hall star will be back, setting up dream season
Go ahead, Seton Hall fans. Dream of a monster season and a memorable March — Myles Powell is returning for his senior year. The Pirates now have the pieces for...
Roy Moore says he 'scares the hell' out of DC establishment, liberals and LGBT
Well, there's at least one person who thinks Roy Moore can win the 2020 US Senate seat in Alabama -- and that's Roy Moore. "Ever wonder why the mere mention...
Carlos Correa admits home massage led to 'frustrating' injury
Shiatsu happens. Carlos Correa admitted Wednesday that he suffered a rib fracture "during a massage at my home on Tuesday." "To sustain an injury in such an unusual way makes...
Why megastars like Kit Harington wind up in rehab after a series ends
Call it the curse of the leading man. On Tuesday, Page Six exclusively reported that “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington checked into ritzy Connecticut rehab Privé-Swiss for stress, exhaustion...
Clinton urges Trump to condemn Russia in light of Mueller comments
Hillary Clinton spoke at Hunter College's commencement ceremony on Wednesday, just hours after Robert Mueller's first public comments about the special counsel investigation into Russia. Clinton told a crowd of...
Woman's 'Call 911' sign leads to arrest of alleged kidnapper boyfriend
A fast-thinking Long Island woman held up a sign reading, “Please call 911, CALL 911," while she and her three kids were allegedly being held captive by her boyfriend in...
Watch out, StreetEasy — a new NYC house-hunting tool is here
Many New York City property owners are so bold as to buy their pads sight unseen. And even those lucky enough to tour the apartments they end up buying may...
Second Bronx twin gets three years for keeping bomb parts in apartment
Tyler Toro, 28, and his twin brother Christian Toro, who worked as a teacher at Harlem Prep, were arrested in February 2018 in their Pelham Bay apartment, where authorities found...
Cuomo criticizes NY lawmakers for not approving surrogacy law
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo rapped lawmakers Wednesday for dragging their heels in passing a new law that would lift the ban on surrogacy contracts -- which would enable New...
Cops probing possible 'foul play' in disappearance of Connecticut mom
Authorities are investigating whether "foul play" led to the disappearance of a Connecticut mom of five who's involved in a bitter divorce, cops said on Wednesday. A statement released by...
NYPD's longest-tenured murder detective retiring after 38 years
NYPD Detective Pete McMahon has seen it all. In his 38-year career — coming to a close with his retirement on Thursday — the venerable homicide detective has investigated hundreds...
Cop dragged by teen gang member honored for heroism
The hero detective who suffered a severe brain injury when he was dragged by a fleeing driver two years ago was met with a standing ovation from fellow officers and...
De Blasio urges New Yorkers to 'stay inside' in advance of stormy weather
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned city dwellers to prepare for rough weather on Wednesday as heavy storms headed toward the five boroughs. "We're in for some severe weather this evening,...
Katz's hosting fake orgasm contest for 'When Harry Met Sally...' anniversary
If you can fake it here, you can fake it anywhere. Katz's Delicatessen is hosting an orgasm-faking contest next month to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the classic romantic comedy...
'Deadwood' star was a real Calamity Jane when HBO shot down her show
Robin Weigert was getting her life together when “Deadwood” last aired in 2006 — 13 years before it returns Friday on HBO as “Deadwood: The Movie.” She’d received an Emmy...
Israel faces new election after Netanyahu misses coalition deadline
In a stunning development, Israel's parliament voted to break itself up early Thursday, sending the country to a second election this year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form...
Richard Carranza denies white execs demoted based on race
City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on Wednesday refused to directly address claims of anti-white discrimination outlined in a $90 million lawsuit by three Department of Education executives, but insisted the...
Former Yankees' hopeful has injury horrors resurface
Michael Pineda is headed to a familiar place. The Twins put the right-hander on the 10-day injured list due to right knee tendinitis on Tuesday. Pineda, the one-time very hyped...
Cheating hubby agrees to lie naked on car after wife catches him
A wife decided to humiliate her cheating husband by making him lie naked on a car in a public street in Colombia as locals laughed at him. Jairo Vargas begged...
Mueller's gift to Trump and other commentary
From the left: Mueller’s Gift to Trump Robert Mueller’s brief statement to the media on Wednesday “didn’t resolve any mysteries,” notes Noah Feldman at Bloomberg View. So what was the...
CEO buys over-the-top Hamptons manse for around $35M — more than half off
Real estate hotshot Ivan Kaufman, CEO and president of Arbor Realty Trust, is in contract to buy Three Ponds Farm in Bridgehampton for around $35 million — more than half...
Pierre pad where wealthy widow was evicted to list for $14.5M
A posh pad is about to list at the Pierre hotel for $14.5 million. The apartment made headlines last year, when a Greek shipping heir's then-73-year-old widow, Tara Kulukundis, was...
Odell Beckham decks out Rolls Royce with Giants memory
CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr.'s got a new team and a new ride. The star wide receiver has purchased a tricked-out, orange Rolls Royce complete with a pop-up hood ornament...
Acting defense secretary breaks with Trump on North Korea missile launches
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches violate a United Nations Security Council resolution, breaking with President Trump. "The short-range missile, is that a violation?...
Shutterstock CEO inks deal for $27M NYC penthouse
Now that Shutterstock founder and CEO Jon Oringer and his wife Talia are in contract to sell their 71 Laight St. penthouse for just under its $20 million asking price,...
Diane Keaton’s post-'Annie Hall' apartment returns at a discount
Diane Keaton credits her old apartment at the legendary San Remo as “the beginning of [her] true interest in architecture,” as she once told Wine Spectator. The three-bedroom unit is...
Brazilian pop singer killed in plane crash at 28
A Brazillian pop singer with millions of fans on social media was killed in a plane crash at age 28, according to a report. Gabriel Diniz died traveling to visit...
7-year-old with rare disease needs mixed-race donor to save his life
The family of a 7-year-old New York boy battling a rare disease is desperately searching for someone with the same mixed heritage to help save his life. Asaya Bullock, of...
Octavia Spencer mixes laughter with revenge in 'Ma'
Did you know that the greatest single threat the world faces today is single, middle-aged women? I didn’t either. But the movies are dead certain they’re coming to murder us...
'The Goldfinch' trailer: First look at Ansel Elgort in film adaptation
The first heart-wrenching trailer for the film adaption of Donna Tartt's 760-page, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Goldfinch" was released Wednesday. "In Amsterdam, I dreamt I saw my mother again," star...
Estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mom wants custody of their kids
The estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mom is seeking custody of their five kids — who he claims are being kept under armed guard at their grandmother's New York...
Metta World Peace: 'I wish I had trusted more people' with my mental health struggle
Metta World Peace insists he’s not “misunderstood.” “That’s saying that I am somehow different from what people say I am,” the retired hoopster tells The Post. “I am that person....
Jean 'speedos' are here to ruin summer
Denim diapers are still making a splash. Shinesty, the kooky etailer that creates "wearable aphrodisiacs," has crafted "The Daytona Dong Sarong Jeado Swim Brief," aka a jean-printed, speedo-like creation. (Yes,...
MTA will soon begin testing new swipe-free payment system
Select New Yorkers will soon bid farewell to the dreaded “please swipe again” message on their morning commutes. Starting Friday, the test phase of the MTA’s OMNY program — short...
Ex-WWE Superstar Terri Runnels arrested for carrying loaded gun in airport
Ex-WWE Superstar Terri Runnels was arrested Wednesday for allegedly carrying a loaded concealed firearm through Tampa International Airport. The 52-year-old TV personality was later released from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office...
Bronx dad arrested for allegedly trying to kill his children
A Bronx dad was arrested for trying to kill his son and daughter by slitting their throats with a knife, police and sources said Wednesday. Carlos Camilo allegedly attacked his...
Teen raped in West Village subway station
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a stranger on the staircase of the West Fourth Street-Washington Square subway station in the West Village early Tuesday morning, police sources said....
Teen dies days after heart stopped while taking a bath
A United Kingdom teen whose mother found her unconscious while taking a bath at her home died from a brain injury and a rare complication of pneumonia, a coroner has...
Rescuers search for pilot after small plane crashes into ocean off New Jersey
A single-engine plane crashed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape May in New Jersey, where rescuers were searching for the sole occupant, according to reports. The Mooney M20J departed...
How Trump campaign plans to reach key demographics in 2020
President Trump's campaign is considering using digital micro-targeting to reach African Americans, suburban women and Hispanics - three key demographic groups that Trump and Republicans have struggled with in recent...
Hangry women attack Burger King employee for not giving free fries
They do say "have it your way." A career criminal and her girlfriend allegedly attacked two Burger King employees in Miami for refusing to give them free French fries, according...
Big Apple has New York's cleanest water while Long Island has the worst: report
You can go from Niagara to Montauk but you won't find better drinking water than in the Big Apple, according to a new study. In fact, the safeguards put in...
Nadler on impeachment: 'All options are on the table'
Rep. Jerry Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said beginning impeachment hearings against President Trump is among the "options on the table" after special counsel Robert Mueller announced...
How a jailed banker's wife spent $20M at Harrods: report
The wife of a jailed Azerbaijani banker bought everything from toys to perfume to jewelry as she blew $20 million at London department store Harrods over 10 years — including...
Apple rejects Google CEO's criticism over privacy being a 'luxury good'
A senior Apple executive dismissed Google CEO Sundar Pichai's claim that Apple is only able to focus on privacy because it charges a premium for its products. In a recent...
China threatens to limit rare earths exports in warning over trade war
China on Wednesday issued a blunt warning to the US over the trade war between the world’s two largest economies, saying it could limit exports of rare earths to the...
Swimming coach seen giving brutal lessons she says can cure kids' disabilities
A Russian "exorcist" swimming coach filmed "torturing" babies in brutal lessons claims she can cure their disabilities. Horrific footage shows Elena Rodionova forcing them first into the water before tossing...
Michelle Wie blasts Tiger Woods' ex-coach over racist comments
LPGA golfer Michelle Wie blasted Hank Haney on Wednesday after the famed instructor made racist and sexist comments about South Korean golfers on his SiriusXM radio show. In discussing the...
James Paxton is brilliant but brief in another Yankees win
Four innings after almost three weeks on the injured list are not enough to drool over no matter how good James Paxton looked Wednesday. Yet, when it comes to a...
American ex-hostage mom said husband Joshua Boyle was a Taliban sympathizer
American ex-hostage mom Caitlan Coleman confessed in a new interview that her husband Joshua Boyle not only routinely abused her -- but he was also a Taliban sympathizer, according to...
Black bear tried to climb into woman's car in Rhode Island
Don't pick up hitchhikers. Even furry ones. A woman in Rhode Island found herself in the frightening position Tuesday of having to deny a ride to an overly friendly bear...
Westchester private school to undergo revamp after mock slave auction
A Westchester private school where a teacher conducted a mock slave auction with students in March will undergo a series of racial reforms in an agreement worked out with state...
China signals it won't follow Taiwan in allowing gay marriage
BEIJING - The Chinese government signaled on Wednesday that it would not follow Taiwan’s example on same-sex marriage after the first legal unions in Asia were hailed by activists as...
Scientists in Hungary accuse government of research takeover
BUDAPEST -- Hungary’s oldest and biggest scientific institute accused the government on Wednesday of trying to take “total political control” of vital research through plans to set up a new...
LeBron James' candle obsession is out of control
"I have to light a candle in my room on every road trip while I'm in my room," the Lakers superstar shared.
College students secretly photographed for facial recognition study
DENVER — More than 1,700 people walking on a University of Colorado campus were unknowingly photographed as part of a facial recognition research project funded by US intelligence and military...
Peyton Manning on Jets GM rumors: A couple of reasons why it's not happening
DUBLIN, Ohio — Peyton Manning has heard the chatter. His good friend Adam Gase, the new Jets head coach, is in search of a general manager to pair with as...
Todd Frazier is a total savage when it comes to pancakes
The Mets are in Los Angeles and infielder Todd Frazier used the trip as an opportunity to visit infamous spot The Griddle Cafe. Players eating on the road isn't anything...
South Sudan struggling to ramp up oil production after war
JUBA, South Sudan — Oil-rich South Sudan is struggling to increase production of crude several months after the end of its civil war and the political upheaval in neighboring Sudan...
Ex-Mets outfielder is rescued at sea
Former Mets outfielder Angel Pagan survived a scare when a boat he was on off the coast of Puerto Rico was flipped over by a 15-foot wave. Pagan, former Mets...
Malaysia's last surviving male Sumatran rhino dies at 35
Tam was Malaysia’s last surviving male Sumatran rhinoceros. The 35-year-old died May 28, surrounded by his caretakers and vets at the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary that had been struggling to save...
NXT's Matt Riddle on the next wrestling war, retiring Brock Lesnar and if he'd return to MMA
Former UFC fighter and current NXT superstar Matt Riddle wrestles with some Q&As with The Post’s Joseph Staszewski ahead of NXT TakeOver XXV on Saturday at the Webster Arena in...
Spelling Bee whiz balances reality TV, social media stardom
OXON HILL, Md. — Akash Vukoti no longer stands out at the Scripps National Spelling Bee for his age, not with a record 23 spellers competing this year who are...
D-Day joy, hell told anew with virtual reality
CAEN, France — The emotion of being liberated from Nazi occupation was so sweet and intense that the French refugees burst into song, a spontaneous rendition of “La Marseillaise” that...
How cellphones undermined drug dealing and cut the murder rate
The increased use of cellphones reduced US homicide rates in the 1990s, according to new research distributed by the National Bureau of Economic Research. The popularity of cellphones undermined the...
Where do Yankees, Mets fit in heating-up Dallas Keuchel hunt
Scott Boras does hyperbole like Stephen Curry shoots -- in volume and effortlessly. The agent inflates, conflates and overstates in the name of embellishing clients, creating leverage and making sure...
Phillies and Aaron Nola will shut down Cardinals
All rise! Reader Steve Babyak writes, “Hey Stitch, did you notice how much Judy Judy is doing her best Ruth Bader Ginsberg impression?” Absolutely Steve, and as Phil Mushnick wrote...
'Violent' Hells Angels banned from the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM — A Dutch court on Wednesday banned the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in the Netherlands, saying it had a track record of violent crime including the killing of rivals,...
Murder suspect's brother killed by cops during mistaken arrest: police
A man mistaken for a murder suspect was fatally shot by Chicago cops after he allegedly pulled out a gun during an arrest, police officials said. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi...
Team Trump launches 2020 fundraising blitz after Mueller statement
WASHINGTON — President Trump's re-election camp launched a fundraising blitz Wednesday just minutes after special counsel Robert Mueller issued a statement saying he's done with the Russia probe. “Democrats wasted...
Mueller's passive-aggressive statement doesn't change the bottom line
In what he clearly means to be his final statement on his investigation, special counsel Bob Mueller still insisted on having it both ways. But the bottom line remains the...
Chicago mom fatally shot while shielding baby from gunfire
A young Chicago mom was fatally shot while shielding her 1-year-old daughter from gunfire outside her home, police said. Brittany Hill, 24, had just gotten out of a car and...
Tiananmen Square protest leader urges West to link human rights, trade
TOKYO — Veteran Chinese dissident Wang Dan urged Western nations to restore the link between human rights and trade with China in a speech Wednesday just days ahead of the...
Travelers left nearly $1 million in loose change at TSA checkpoints
Forget the couch cushions — check the plastic bins! Passengers at the nation’s airports left behind nearly $1 million in loose change at security checkpoints last year — including more...
DNC makes it harder for 2020 candidates to make cut for fall debates
The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday increased the thresholds for 2020 presidential hopefuls to participate in the third and fourth debates this September and October in an effort to whittle...
Why Ashton Kutcher freaked out day after 'Hollywood Ripper' slaying
Ashton Kutcher told a court Wednesday how he was supposed to have a date with a woman who was killed by the infamous “Hollywood Ripper” — and that he feared...
'Absolutely mad' raccoon dogs are terrorizing this small English village
Two rare, hissing critters are wreaking havoc on one English village, attacking farm animals and terrifying residents, according to a new report. The Japanese tanukis — also called raccoon dogs...
This activist Thai band is living in exile: 'We are really in danger'
BANGKOK — They are members of a folk music group living communally in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, but they are in fear for their lives. The musicians from...
Jumaane Williams wants a 'racial impact study' for all proposed rezoning plans
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams wants to add a race-based analysis of all rezoning plans to the city’s cumbersome land-use review process. “Rezonings are one of the primary drivers of gentrification,...
Scientific cooperation between US, Cuba declines under Trump
NEW YORK — The degradation of relations between the US and Cuba under President Donald Trump has begun to cut into scientific and medical cooperation on issues ranging from treatment...
Kids caught scribbling the N-word on sidewalk
“You should be ashamed of yourself,” a business owner in Barberton, Ohio, told three kids after they wrote the N-word in chalk on the sidewalk. Shaun Jaber, who owns a...
Exotic dancer who allegedly killed 3 teens in drunken crash to be charged
The exotic dancer who authorities say drunkenly mowed down three Florida teens waiting for a bus to a soccer tournament over the weekend will be criminally charged. Mariam Coulibaly, 31,...
Missing Connecticut mom said she feared her 'volatile' estranged husband
A missing Connecticut mom of five lived in fear of her “volatile” estranged husband, court papers revealed Wednesday — as cops said they were investigating if “foul play” led to...
Scandal fails to dim scientists' pursuit of gene-edited babies
Six months after a Chinese scientist was widely scorned for helping to make the world’s first gene-edited babies, he remains out of public view and new information suggests that others...
Harlem apartment fire that killed mom, 5 kids ruled an accident
The city Medical Examiner has determined that the Harlem mom and her five kids who perished in a fire at their NYCHA apartment earlier this month all died from smoke...
Office grumps could be making the job better for everyone
The office grump may be doing the whole company a favor. When disgruntled employees have a chance to gripe about pay and conditions, they skip work and leave for other...
Woman loses custody battle for ex's dog, still vows to 'bring Honey home'
There's nothing sweet about this battle over Honey. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court denied an attempt Tuesday by Jessica Sardina, of Bangor, to gain custody of her ex-boyfriend's pooch, affirming...
Did prehistoric supernovas force humans to stand on their own two feet?
Lightning isn't just an awesome weather phenomenon. New research suggests a spectacular show of strikes may have played a pivotal role in human evolution. A paper published in the Journal...
Man sets himself on fire near the White House
A man lit himself on fire near the White House Wednesday afternoon, according to the Secret Service -- a dramatic scene that was caught on video.
Algerian political activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar dies on hunger strike
ALGIERS, Algeria — An Algerian human rights militant who went on a hunger strike after being jailed in March in the southern city of Ghardaia has died. The lawyer for...
Brave biker takes action to save epileptic girl’s life
This father lived every parent’s worst nightmare. When his 8-year-old daughter began having a life-threatening seizure while stuck in traffic in Ban Klang, Thailand, a nearby biker stepped in. Watch...
Kellen Winslow's biking hobby turns into crucial evidence in rape trial
Kellen Winslow Jr.'s biking hobby could turn into his downfall. The former NFL tight end is on trial for three alleged rapes, a misdemeanor case of lewd conduct and one...
'F--king awful': Video surfaces of Jim Boeheim crash aftermath
In the aftermath of the fateful crash, police pitied Jim Boeheim. In body-cam footage obtained by TMZ Sports from the scene of the crash in which Boeheim struck and killed...
Tornado touched down in New Jersey: National Weather Service
A tornado hit a New Jersey community on Tuesday night, knocking down power lines, toppling trees and damaging a high school, officials said Wednesday. The National Weather Service said a...
Real estate broker Robert Futterman fired from his company after drug bust
New York real estate broker Robert Futterman has been fired from his own company following a drug bust in Texas, among other “crazy” behavior, The Post has learned. Futterman, who...
Could you survive this kayaking adventure?
This kayaker knows how to live on the edge. Dane Jackson thought nothing of paddling right off a gigantic drop at Toketee Falls in Idleyld Park, Oregon. Luckily, the wild...
Craft beer makers are coming up with some insane flavors
Anyone for steak and onion Kolsch? Or a macaroni and cheese pale ale? Those were among the flavors at the Strange Brew Festival in Reno, Nevada, this month, where competition...
Mueller’s 'final statement' was a disgraceful mess
Special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s statement upon the shuttering of his two-year investigation into the Trump campaign was weird even by the standards of the weirdness of the past couple of...
Cops hunt for suspect in knifepoint robberies
The NYPD tweeted out a photo of the suspect Wednesday.
The frightening side effects energy drinks can have on your heart
The same stuff that gets your heart pumping in the morning might just stop it altogether. A new report from the American Heart Association reveals that drinking just four 8-ounce...
Climate activists are on trial for taking down Macron portraits
BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France — Across France, activists have been taking down official portraits of President Emmanuel Macron to protest what they consider his “inaction” against climate change. Now they face up...
80-year-old accused of murdering daughter-in-law added to FBI's Most Wanted list
A New York man who allegedly gunned down his daughter-in-law nearly seven years ago has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, officials announced Wednesday. Eugene Palmer,...
'Out of control': Security guard speaks after Ezekiel Elliott shove
The security guard who was shoved over by Ezekiel Elliott at a music festival last week has spoken, and he isn't happy with the Cowboys running back. Kyle Johnson told...
Stars on trade block as Rockets trying to blow it up
The Rockets may be ready to tear it all down and start, relatively, anew. According to ESPN.com, Rockets GM Daryl Morey has made all of his players and picks available...
‘Shoot me! I dare you!’: Armed man shot dead by police
Newly released video of a police shooting in New Orleans, Louisiana, sheds light on the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Donald Davis Jr. Watch the intense May 17 shootout between the...
Delta passenger sues after being mauled by emotional support dog
A Delta passenger who was attacked by a veteran’s emotional support dog is suing the airline, claiming it didn’t properly vet the “dangerous” dog before letting it on the plane....
Trump drops mic after Mueller concludes probe: 'The case is closed!'
"Nothing changes from the Mueller Report. There was insufficient evidence and therefore, in our Country, a person is innocent. The case is closed! Thank you," the president wrote on Twitter.
'The Real World' Season 1's New York loft listed for $7.5M
This is what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real … estate. A sprawling Soho co-op at 565 Broadway -- which most famously served as “The Real...
Father arrested in Japan for using stun gun to discipline children
TOKYO -- A Japanese man was arrested on Wednesday for using a stun gun to discipline his three children, police said, the latest in a series of child abuse cases...
Why parents should 'freak out' about teens checking their smartphones at night
Phones are the new night light. Teen sleep cycles are being disrupted by smartphones, with more than a third waking up to check their devices during the night — and...
FAA investigating why Chick-fil-A was banned at airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into allegations that New York and Texas airports discriminated against Chick-fil-A by barring the fast-food chain over the owner’s stance on LGBT...
Politicians say it's up to Congress to probe obstruction allegations
Democratic lawmakers — joined by a lone Republican — said Wednesday it was up to Congress to pursue the investigation into whether President Trump or his aides obstructed justice by...
Mom whose baby died with drugs in system charged with murder
A Bronx woman has been arrested in the murder of her 18-month-old son, who died last year with a fatal cocktail of fentanyl and heroin in his system, police said...
Hillary Clinton was 'ecstatic' when Trump fired Comey: book
Hillary Clinton was privately "ecstatic" when President Trump dumped James Comey and considered going public to applaud the move to rub the former FBI director's nose in it, according to...
Sackler firm ensnared in opioid probe of Italy's ‘Pain League’
PARMA, Italy — The police huddled for hours each day, headphones on, eavesdropping on the doctor. They’d tapped his cellphone, bugged his office, planted a camera in a trattoria. They...
Louisiana city re-evaluates 'saggy pants' law after man's death
Officials in a Louisiana city are re-evaluating a 12-year-old ordinance banning “saggy pants” after a man wearing a pair died in a confrontation with police. Anthony Childs, 31, whom a...
Restaurant owner sexually assaulted female worker — who then told his wife: cops
A Florida restaurant owner groped a female employee, who then told the man’s wife about the alleged attack, police said. Anthony Sirica, who owns Old Jailhouse Restaurant in Sanford, was...
Uber will start booting riders with low ratings
Better be uber nice! Uber riders with below-average star ratings now risk getting booted from the ride-sharing app, the company announced. “Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability,”...
Paralyzed student miraculously walks across graduation stage
This student achieved his dream of walking once again at his graduation in Plant City, Florida. Durant High School senior Kolton Smith was severely paralyzed in a car crash but...
Bronx middle school teacher allegedly raped 13-year-old
A Bronx middle school teacher is suspected of raping a 13-year-old student and then attempting suicide by threatening to jump off a highway on the same day the alleged crime...
Bed Bath & Beyond names new directors to placate activists
Bed Bath & Beyond said on Wednesday a group of activist investors, which had pushed for sweeping changes at the home-goods retailer, has withdrawn its slate of 10 board nominees...
Andrew Cuomo, billionaire Jim Chanos will raise funds for Joe Biden
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and billionaire hedge fund manager Jim Chanos are slated to join 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden in a fundraising effort in New York next month, according...
Mueller: Charging Trump in Russia probe was never an option
Special counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday put the final stamp on his role in the Russia investigation — and sent a clear message to Congress that it would have to...
Now castoffs are making Derek Jeter's Marlins look terrible
It's not just the stars Derek Jeter's Marlins have gotten rid of who are making them look bad. Everyone knew what Christian Yelich and Giancarlo Stanton were worth when Jeter...
Louvre reopens after staff go on strike amid overcrowding
PARIS — The Louvre museum in Paris reopened to the public Wednesday after being shut down for a day when workers complained about overcrowding and walked out Monday. Union representatives...
Brewery apologizes for Crips- and Bloods-themed beers
A brewery’s decision to release a pair of beers with a Crips and Bloods theme was a "dumb idea," the owner has since admitted. Mirage Beer, a Seattle-based brewery, had...
How failed college receiver lied his way onto NFL roster
Unlike fellow Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi's NFL career didn't begin on draft night. Sheehy-Guiseppi starred as a kick returner for Phoenix College, but did not get a...
Woman charged in racist McDonald's chair beatdown
Cops nabbed the woman who assaulted a man with a chair last month and spewed hateful comments at him inside a Chinatown McDonald's, authorities said Wednesday. Rosa Portelli, 49, was...
DNA evidence links uncle to missing 5-year-old Utah girl: cops
Investigators digging into the disappearance of a 5-year-old Utah girl say DNA evidence links her uncle to the case — and that it appears the child was hurt, according to...
Cubs star's divorce could keep him off team for rest of the season
Ben Zobrist is out indefinitely. And the Cubs are preparing as if that will not change this season. The valuable utility man, who is going through a divorce and has...
Kodi Lee earns 'America's Got Talent' golden buzzer with 'Song for You'
During Tuesday night's season premiere of "America's Got Talent," the show's new judge Gabrielle Union used her very first "Golden Buzzer" to put contestant Kodi Lee on the talent show...
Nurse subjected daughter to invasive, needless medical procedures: authorities
A licensed nurse suspected of suffering from Munchausen syndrome by proxy is accused of misleading doctors in several states regarding her 10-year-old daughter, who needlessly had a pacemaker, feeding tube...
Vaping linked to violence, property theft among teens in US: study
Puffing could be the gateway to delinquency. Teens who vape are more likely to steal and commit violent crimes, according to a new study out of the University of Texas and...
Jets turn to Saints for fifth GM candidate
A fifth candidate for the open Jets general manager position emerged Wednesday. The team has requested permission to interview Saints director of pro scouting Terry Fontenot, according to the NFL...
De Blasio nonprofit got donation after city inked deal with developer
A development firm that inked a $12 million deal with the city donated $25,000 to Mayor Bill de Blasio's nonprofit -- after receiving a phone call from Hizzoner himself, according...
'I'm taking your money': Former Mets manager has Robinson Cano solution
With Robinson Cano resting his left quad, an injury suffered due to superfluous hustle, the Mets can momentarily table the issue of how to deal with players (primarily Cano) whose...
Family of missing mom says she would 'never, ever, disappear'
The family of a Connecticut mom who vanished amid a bitter divorce fight says she would "never, ever, disappear" and leave her five kids. Police said they're searching for Jennifer...
Robert Mueller makes first public statement about Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public comments about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election Wednesday morning, the Department of Justice announced. Mueller is scheduled...
Ocasio-Cortez uses viral weatherman to mock GOP on climate change
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used the Ohio weatherman who berated his audience for griping about breaking into a broadcast of "The Bachelorette" for a tornado warning to slam Republicans for their...
The government admits UFOs are a threat to homeland security
“The Basement Office” is a new video series taking a deep dive into the mysterious world of UFO sightings. In this episode, we are joined by Nick Pope, who headed...
Navy probing troops' unofficial 'Make Aircrew Great Again' patches
The Navy is reviewing whether service members violated Defense Department policy by wearing unofficial uniform patches with the words “Make Aircrew Great Again” when President Trump visited their ship in...
Alabama man dies days after copperhead snake bite
An Alabama man died days after a copperhead snake bit him as he walked his new puppy, according to a new report. Oliver "Chum" Baker, 52, of Tuscaloosa, was outside...
Convicted Portland arsonist now accused of hate crime in Oregon
This inked-up Oregonian is apparently not thrilled about her close-up. Sarah Pugh is all scowls after she was arrested there Monday after being accused of shoving and shouting racial slurs...
New 'Pokemon Sleep' rewards players for snoozing
"Gotta catch them Zs." At a press conference in Tokyo this week, The Pokémon Company announced their latest installment to the Pokémon GO franchise, Pokémon Sleep. "What if you could...
Trump: Another Roy Moore Senate bid would be 'devastating'
President Trump ?on Wednesday urged Roy Moore not to run again for the US Senate in Alabama, because he believes the Republican would lose and jeopardize gains made by his...
Last living gorilla from 'Gorillas in the Mist' believed dead
Poppy, the last living gorilla featured in Dian Fossey's 1983 book “Gorillas in the Mist,” is believed to have died, according to the famed naturalist’s nonprofit organization. The female ape,...
Gucci puts a pro-choice jacket on the runway
Gucci can't seem to shy away from controversy. After inciting social-media rage over a "blackface" turtleneck, an $800 turban, and even pricey pre-distressed "dirty" sneakers, the brand is taking a...
Overdose victim's dad to testify in Johnson & Johnson opioid trial
The father of a 22-year-old college football star who died of a drug overdose will take the witness stand Wednesday in a landmark trial against Johnson & Johnson — which...
US Marine killed in tactical vehicle accident in Australia
A 21-year-old US Marine died over the Memorial Day weekend, days after he was hurt in a tactical vehicle accident in Australia, officials announced. Lance Cpl. Hans Sandoval Pereyra, an...
UFOs have come out of the fringe and into the mainstream
You'd have to be living on another planet not to have heard one of the biggest news stories in recent times: After years of denial, it turns out that the...
Chicken ‘hypnotized’ with this simple trick
Is this chicken under a hypnotic spell? A farmer in Spain filmed himself appearing to hypnotize a hen by drawing two lines in the sand in front of the bird’s...
Cuomo doubts 'right to die' bill will pass this year
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's not optimistic that legislation allowing the terminally ill to request life-ending medication from a physician will pass before state lawmakers...
Jets snag ex-Dolphins linebacker
The New York Jets have claimed linebacker James Burgess off waivers from the Miami Dolphins. The team also announced Tuesday it placed running back Jalin Moore on the reserve/non-football injury...
Vatican omitted part of pope's remarks about sex abuse priest McCarrick
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican communications office released only a partial transcript of Pope Francis' comments about what he knew of disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, omitting his claim that he...
Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
SYDNEY — The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people...
Yankees getting their ace back for finale vs. Padres
James Paxton will start Wednesday against the Padres. It will be his first outing since May 3 because of an inflamed left knee that landed him on the IL and...
Steven Matz is saving Mets rotation without 'one ounce of emotion'
LOS ANGELES — Steven Matz has come of age. Cody Bellinger did more damage to the Mets Tuesday night, but this time Matz, who turns 28 on Wednesday, did not...
Iran 'almost certainly' sabotaged oil tankers off UAE, Bolton claims
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Donald Trump's national security adviser said Wednesday there was "no reason" for Iran to back out of its nuclear deal with world powers other...
Mets reliever almost didn't get chance to face Cody Bellinger
LOS ANGELES — Robert Gsellman was allowed to pursue Cody Bellinger in Tuesday’s seventh inning, but just barely. The sizzling Bellinger came to the plate as the tying run, with...
4 dead, 8 wounded in church van crash in Virginia
FORD, Va. — Four people have been killed and eight others have been wounded in a crash in Virginia involving a church van. News outlets report the van carrying 11...
Navy SEAL accused of killing prisoner wants case dismissed over withheld evidence
SAN DIEGO — Lawyers for a Navy SEAL accused of killing an Islamic State prisoner in Iraq in 2017 want the case thrown out because of alleged prosecutorial misconduct that...
Alleged GoFundMe scam ringleader rejects plea deal
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A man charged with scamming GoFundMe donors out of more than $400,000 with a fake feel-good story about a homeless veteran has pleaded not guilty. Mark...
Michael Conforto's grand slam propels Mets past Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Michael Conforto’s month has included a concussion and ricocheted ball off the fence that nailed him in the crotch earlier this week. So if the Mets outfielder...
Two injured at NJ high school as storms batter the tri-state area
Two people were injured near a New Jersey high school when a strong storm packing high winds tore through the tri-state area Tuesday night, local reports said. Two people suffered...
Red Sox blow this one in ugly fashion
BOSTON — The Cleveland Indians had plenty to celebrate despite the late hour. Zach Plesac delivered a solid start in his major league debut and the bottom of Cleveland's lineup...
This could be the worst ceremonial first pitch ever
CHICAGO — A Chicago White Sox employee of the month got to throw out a first pitch. And, to put it mildly, she was just a little bit off target....
Driver in accident that killed 3 teens smelled of alcohol: police
The driver behind the wheel of a car that struck and killed three Florida teens waiting for a bus to a soccer tournament Saturday was reportedly an exotic dancer with...
Disney guest suffered traumatic brain injury after bird attack: suit
A Florida woman is suing the Most Magical Place On Earth, claiming it knew that seasonal nesting birds were a threat to Disney resort guests but refused to do anything...
This might be Tim Tebow's minor-league rock bottom
Tim Tebow has struggled with the Syracuse Mets, but this could be a new low. Tebow, who is hitting .156 with the Mets' Triple-A squad, struck out looking against Jordan...
Tornadoes hit Kansas, Pennsylvania as storms sweep across US
The Kansas City metropolitan area dodged a dangerous tornado system that swept through the area Tuesday night, but 11 people were injured in a nearby county, according to reports. The...
Beach left covered in 10 tons of trash after Memorial Day bash
Virginia Beach residents are fuming that 10 tons of trash were left behind on the shoreline by Memorial Day weekend partiers. Photos and videos shared on Facebook show mountains of...
Mitch McConnell tells audience he would fill Supreme Court seat in 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he’d work to fill a Supreme Court seat if one came up during the 2020 presidential election — even after not filling...