November 8, 2018
Jets coordinator knows where blame lies for anemic offense
Don’t blame Sam Darnold. Don’t fault Todd Bowles. The real problem with the Jets’ anemic offense is Jeremy Bates — according to Jeremy Bates. “We have to score more points,...
Body-scanned inmates will get radiation exposure stats
Here are your personal belongings, a free MetroCard . . . and your total accumulated radiation count. Enjoy your freedom. The city Health Department has issued new regulations that would allow inmates...
Michelle Obama rips 'misogynist' Trump in new memoir
Former first lady Michelle Obama unleashed on President Trump in a new memoir, calling his "birther" campaign a deliberate attempt to "stir up the wingnuts and kooks." In her new...
Broadway's 'King Kong' is a gorilla-size mess
Show me the monkey! That gargantuan gorilla in “King Kong” is the top banana of the $35 million musical that opened Thursday night on Broadway. Too bad that most everything...
Steven Matz is already getting to know Brodie Van Wagenen
First impressions mean everything in the close-knit world of baseball, and new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen is off to a flying start. “I think it’s an exciting time...
Carmelo Anthony's return to face Thunder was a total flop
Carmelo Anthony turned in one of his best games for the Thunder – except he’s a Rocket. The former Knicks star flopped big in his return to Oklahoma City after...
Speeding school bus driver who left kids crying wants job back
A former school bus driver whose license has been suspended five times doesn’t understand why the city no longer trusts him with its kids. Following a 60-day suspension, Eddy Amilcar...
Islanders put up a fight against Lightning but fall short
TAMPA, Fla. — The Islanders stood toe-to-toe with the Eastern Conference’s best Thursday night, but in the end the Lightning — and especially their goalie — proved too strong. Andrei...
How this NYPD cop tracked down Queens jogger's alleged killer
A dogged police lieutenant determined to crack the case of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano told the court Thursday about a chance sighting, months before the murder, that led him...
Carnegie Hill's Hotel Wales to close in January
The final checkout is near for the Hotel Wales, the historic, cozy Carnegie Hill inn at 1295 Madison Ave. at East 92nd Street. Sources told The Post that the nearly...
Florida elections in limbo as possible recount looms
Likely recounts in Florida’s Senate and gubernatorial races have put the Sunshine State in the national spotlight again — 18 years after the US Supreme Court stopped a Florida recount...
Some New York Times metro staffers take buyouts
The New York Times Metro desk, which encountered a staff rebellion when the paper first began to offer voluntary buyouts in early October, is now finding a few willing volunteers....
Compensation soars for hedge fund managers
The wallets of hedge fund managers are looking fatter this year. Total compensation for hedge fund portfolio managers is expected to climb 40 percent, to $1.4 million, in 2018, according...
California bar shooter barricaded himself in house during incident earlier this year
The gunman in California's mass shooting had reportedly barricaded himself inside his house with furniture and a bullet was fired through the wall during a domestic incident earlier this year....
More Hearst staffers jump ship after Joanna Coles exit
Two more key Joanna Coles loyalists are exiting Hearst — and at least one of them is jumping straight into the arms of Anna Wintour over at Condé Nast. Sergio...
Mets could regret not making run at Giants' new top executive
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Late Wednesday night, not so much “fashionably late” as “it might not have been worth coming at all,” new Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi arrived...
Rick Scott sues 'unethical liberals,' claims they're trying to 'steal election'
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday night accused “unethical liberals” of trying to steal a Senate race from him – and announced his campaign is suing election officials in two...
St. John's may have the answer to its bench-scoring woes
A year ago, bench scoring was like water in the Sahara for St. John’s: There was none to be found. Once starting guard Marcus LoVett went down for good in...
Kellyanne Conway's husband: Trump's AG appointment ‘unconstitutional’
An op-ed co-written by George Conway — husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway — contends that President Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general is unconstitutional because...
Byron Allen seriously interested in buying Tribune Media
Byron Allen, the comedian turned media mogul, is in the hunt to buy Tribune Media, the 42-station TV network, which went on the block for a second time earlier this...
NFL booths ignore the selfish play that couldn't be missed
Tuesday I voted the straight party line. The Farewell Party. Not sure how much more of this I can take. Consider that arguably the biggest moment in Sunday’s Jets-Dolphins on...
Liverpool FC is quietly getting shopped for a sale
John Henry, the billionaire owner of the Boston Red Sox, has quietly signaled he’s willing to sell his other trophy sports franchise, the UK-based soccer team Liverpool FC, The Post...
Condé Nast veteran is finally a free agent
Kim Kelleher is finally a free agent. The Condé Nast veteran was realigned out of her job as chief business officer in the recent changes. But sources said Condé was...
'Ant-Man' helps Disney soar past quarterly projections
Walt Disney — boosted by boffo box-office returns from “Ant-Man and the Wasp” and the “Incredibles 2” — revealed better-than-expected quarterly profits on Thursday. While the Mouse House’s film studio...
Brookstone will return to malls in $165M deal
Brookstone is coming back to the mall — on department store shelves, that is. After closing all of its own stores over the summer except for 34 airport locations, the...
Satanist group wants $50M from Netflix for copying demonic goat statue
A satanist group is suing Netflix and Warner Bros. for $50 million, claiming that the companies unlawfully copied its statue of a demonic goat god for use in the series...
Students raise enough money to bring back beloved phys-ed aide
He plays on New York City concrete instead of famed European pitches — but for kids at an East Village school, Frankie Gonzalez was more important than Lionel Messi. Born...
Daredevil teen busted yet again for hanging off UWS crane
The New Jersey daredevil who as a teenager scaled 1 World Trade Center was busted for another high-altitude stunt this week, police said Thursday. Justin Casquejo, 20, was arrested on...
War correspondent Marie Colvin's fearless life comes to the big screen
What she wanted most when she got out of the hospital was a vodka martini and a cigarette. Marie Colvin had been in Sri Lanka covering the long-running civil war....
Veteran cop who tried to stop California bar massacre 'died a hero'
A veteran California sergeant nearing retirement was gunned down as he selflessly charged into a crowded bar to stop the massacre. “The fact that he was the first in the...
James 'Whitey' Bulger laid to rest in private Mass
Friends and relatives bade a quiet farewell Thursday to notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger at a funeral Mass held in the same South Boston neighborhood he once terrorized as the...
Hospital worker fired after wearing Confederate shirt with noose to polls
A hospital worker from Mississippi went viral this week -- and is now jobless -- thanks to his outfit choice on Election Day. Clayton Hickey, of Olive Branch, thought it...
Colorado to adopt 'Gender X' option on driver's licenses
Colorado residents will soon be able to choose "Gender X" on their driver's licenses if they do not identify as male or female. “This is an important step," said Michael...
Thousands pack Times Square in support of Mueller investigation
Thousands of protesters packed Times Square on Thursday evening to demonstrate against President Trump firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- a move they view as a threat to special counsel...
Ex-con indicted in assassination of reputed mob associate
The ex-con accused of scheming to execute a reputed mobster as he waited for a cup of drive-through coffee has been indicted on murder charges. A federal grand jury slapped...
Inside WFAN's war: Obsessive Francesa, sensitive Carlin and Gio in middle of it all
In daily texts to his boss at WFAN, Mike Francesa will weigh in on a variety of topics. While Francesa may come across as charged up on the air, this...
How one Instagram post launched career of rising ESPN analyst
A year ago, Dan Orlovsky did not know what was next. He had retired after 12 years as mostly a backup quarterback and was perhaps best known for authoring one...
California shooting victim was Marine who helped other vets
A victim of the California shooting rampage was a Marine who helped other military members adjust to civilian life when they returned from overseas. Daniel Manrique, 33, had received a...
Disney visitor arrested after allegedly dragging kid by harness
Police arrested a visitor to Disney's Epcot theme park in Florida after the woman allegedly dragged a child by a harness. Sara Villar, 34, was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
Wrestling coach, college student ID'd in California bar shooting
A high school wrestling coach and a local college student were among four more people identified on Thursday as fatal victims in the California bar shooting. Sean Adler, a bouncer...
The mob at Tucker Carlson’s house is a serious threat to freedom
What’s a bigger threat to our freedom of the press — a reporter losing his White House press pass or a commentator being targeted at his home by a threatening...
Mass shooting victim's mom wants gun control, not 'prayers'
The mother of a victim in the California shooting tragedy — who managed to survive the 2017 massacre in Las Vegas — said she wants gun control and not "thoughts...
Count on Auburn's outside shot against streaky Washington
In a rare early-season Pac-12-versus-SEC basketball clash, No. 11 Auburn and No. 25 Washington square off Friday night. Washington is coming off a 73-55 win over a shorthanded Western Kentucky...
Country star Kane Brown knows how to tune out the haters
Kane Brown is one of the hottest new artists in country music, but he still has to face some haters because he’s part black. “There’s a lot of people —...
Cuomo, de Blasio dream small with a Democratic state Senate
Democrats at long last won commanding control of the state Senate on Tuesday. So why are both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio setting out such modest legislative...
Don't wait for the market to catch up to dominant ACC basketball
Earlier this season, we showed you reality had an SEC bias in college football. That’s still true with Alabama well clear of the field in respected power ratings, and three...
Thank you, Jeff Sessions, for crushing MS-13
As Attorney General Jeff Sessions leaves his post, the parents of many Long Island communities should pay homage to his decisive actions, which may have saved their children’s lives. The...
Why Trump shrugs off Tuesday’s defeats
Midterm losses typically humble a sitting president of the United States, but Donald Trump is beyond humbling. He is the most unbowed president ever to lose a house of Congress....
Imagine Dragons singer on saving marriage and LGBTQ kids
For Imagine Dragons’ frontman Dan Reynolds, there is one song on the band’s new album, “Origins,” out Friday, that really broke his heart: “Bad Liar,” which spoke the truths that...
Alyssa Milano is right to call out the Women's March leaders
Kudos to Alyssa Milano for calling out Women’s March leaders Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory, and refusing to speak at their next march unless the two condemn the hate speech...
Trump just turned CNN's Jim Acosta into a martyr
Sigh: Team Trump just had to hit back too hard at CNN’s Jim Acosta. As we noted Thursday, Acosta was way out of line at President Trump’s post-election press conference:...
Why you can't win betting with the house
One of the most common fallacies for casual bettors is that “all you need to know to win” is “who the house needs.” Find that out. Bet on those teams,...
'Overlord' director strove for 'completely bonkers' in movie
"Like Indiana Jones on acid.” That’s what Australian director Julius Avery wrote in the margins of the script “Overlord” when he first read it. That’s because the story begins as...
Man accused of running deadly nationwide street gang
A Brooklyn man has been busted for allegedly running a murderous street and prison gang with factions that use famous fashion labels as their nicknames. William Seeley was nabbed by...
Captain from duck boat disaster indicted on criminal charges
The captain involved in the Missouri duck boat disaster that left 17 people dead over the summer was indicted Thursday on criminal charges. Kenneth Scott McKee, 51, was hit with...
Man wanted after honors student, dad tortured and killed
Police in Ohio are searching for a man who allegedly tortured and killed a teenage honors student and her father. Ronald Newberry, 23, is wanted for murder in the Oct....
Mets already have realistic target for a pressing need
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The free-agent catching market is so thin the Mets already have a preferred option at the position. According to an industry source, the Mets are showing strong...
Florida teacher finds 'provisional ballot box' in storage area
A teacher in Florida found a container labeled "Provisional Ballot Box" in a storage area of her elementary school on Thursday. Lakeisha Williams, of Broward County, said she discovered the...
Trump administration moves to block asylum for certain migrants
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is moving ahead with a plan to block asylum for certain migrants who cross into the US illegally from Mexico. On a call with reporters...
Former 'Harry Potter' star's new show is out of this world
Harry Potter follows Tom Felton everywhere — even to outer space. The actor, who famously played Draco Malfoy in the “Potter” movies, is now starring in “Origin,” premiering Nov. 14...
Killer teen who sent graphic photos of girlfriend's body sentenced
A Texas teen accused of killing his girlfriend, then sending photos of her body to friends, was ordered to serve life in prison, officials said. Jesus Campos Jr., 18, was...
At least one Giants pillar sees a future with this team
Landon Collins has made it no secret he would like to remain a Giant beyond this year, despite how the last two seasons have gone. But the two sides have...
Yiddish 'Fiddler on the Roof' is headed off-Broadway
I’m going to be a yenta and give you the plotke on “Fiddler on the Roof.” The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s revival down at the Museum of Jewish Heritage is...
Ex-hooker testifies about Vegas sex romp in NYPD bribery case
The ex-hooker who was hired by a Mayor Bill de Blasio donor to entertain NYPD bigwigs on a 2013 junket to Las Vegas recounted the steamy tale under oath Thursday...
This 70-year-old LI couple is punk rock royalty
Next time you’re at a rock show in New York and security opens the VIP section for incoming patrons, the chances are it’s probably not Taylor Swift or a member...
Mats Zuccarello out as injury bug finally hits Rangers lineup
DETROIT — The Rangers had been relatively healthy thus far through the season — but that is in the past tense because it was revealed Thursday that winger Mats Zuccarello...
Jeff Flake will introduce bill to protect Mueller investigation
Lame duck GOP Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona said Thursday that he and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Maryland would introduce legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller. “When the...
Stephen A.-Rajon Rondo feud brewing after locker-room curse
At least he didn't get spit on. ESPN host Stephen A. Smith claimed on "First Take" Thursday morning that Rajon Rondo cursed him out in the Lakers' locker room following...
Rookie brings welcome edge to lacking Rangers lineup
DETROIT — When Lias Andersson was called up from AHL Hartford on Monday and made his season debut with the Rangers on Tuesday night at the Garden, the hope was...
Video shows gunman open fire inside California bar
A harrowing video from inside the Borderline Bar shows gunman Ian David Long going on his bloody rampage in Thousand Oaks, California, on Wednesday night. The Instagram video posted by...
Enes Kanter blasts Hawks after ill-timed Twitter jab
Enes Kanter ripped Atlanta’s social media staffer who joked on Twitter about his scary somersault Wednesday as he grappled for the ball with Hawks powerhouse center Miles Plumlee. Kanter literally...
Why this mom is still breastfeeding her 9-year-old kid
A British mother has revealed how she will miss breastfeeding her daughter after the youngster finally weaned – at age 9. Sharon Spink, a mom of four, insisted that feeding...
Dad of victim in 'jeweler to the stars' case sues murderer and alleged accomplices
A lawyer for the shattered father of a young Connecticut man brutally murdered in an Upper East Side apartment filed suit Thursday against the three men he holds responsible. The...
Bouncer identified as Thousand Oaks bar shooting victim
A bouncer was among the 12 victims killed in Wednesday night's mass shooting inside a California bar -- he died saving others. Justin Meek, 23, was working at Borderline Bar...
Monster shares plunge as Coke plans energy drink
Coca-Cola wants to make a Coke-branded energy drink — and the idea isn’t sitting well with Monster Beverage. Shares of Monster — whose biggest investor is Coke — tumbled as...
Pablo Escobar's widow recalls forced abortion in new book
BOGOTA, Colombia — The widow of Pablo Escobar fell madly in love as a preteen with the man who would rise to be a ruthless drug lord, but she says...
MLB tries to convince teams it has sign stealing under control
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Major League Baseball’s central leadership doesn’t care for spy tales, as least when it involves its teams. So commissioner Rob Manfred and his lieutenants will do what...
Fizdale utters the worst-case Porzingis scenario for first time
Knicks coach David Fizdale acknowledged publicly for the first time the possibility of Kristaps Porzingis not playing this season, calling it an “if and when.” Fizdale said he can’t think...
Teen in remission pleads to get out of forced chemo
The 13-year-old Long Island teen in remission from leukemia who was ripped from his mother’s arms by Child Protective Services and forced to undergo chemotherapy has issued a heartbreaking video...
Diner serving 'Elf'-inspired Spaghetti Sundae dish
If you’re looking to stick to the four main food groups this holiday season — i.e., candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup — this wacky dish is for you....
Traveler figures out crafty way to beat airline baggage fees
A savvy British traveler has found a clever way to bypass Ryanair’s new strict rules on carry-on luggage — by sewing his possessions into this coat. Lee Cimino, 30, of Staffordshire,...
California bar shooter wielded illegally modified gun: cops
The former US Marine who shot dead a dozen people inside a packed California bar late Wednesday was using a .45-caliber handgun that was legally purchased -- but illegally modified,...
The moment of truth when Yankees could tear up plans for Machado
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Yankees are in the never-say-never business — Giancarlo Stanton, for example, was not in their plans and then he was last offseason, when Shohei Ohtani so...
University removes frat for hazing, forced alcohol drinking
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A University of Michigan fraternity has been removed from the school and student-run Interfraternity Council for at least five years following allegations of violent hazing and...
Stephen Hawking's wheelchair sells for nearly $393K at auction
LONDON — A wheelchair used by physicist Stephen Hawking has sold at auction for almost $393,000, while a copy of his doctoral thesis fetched almost $767,000, auctioneer Christie's said Thursday....
This is what happens when galaxies collide
Scientists have managed to capture, for the first time, a series of images showing what happens when galaxies collide and merge together, causing a massive explosion and supermassive black holes...
Active duty military mom pumps breast milk during 70.3-mile Ironman
A military mom was caught on camera using a breast pump while running in a triathlon -- refusing to stop so she could smash her personal best. Jaime Sloan, 34,...
Ariana Grande shatters records, empowers with ‘Thank u, Next’
Thank u, Ariana Grande and Carly Rae Jepsen. This past weekend, the two pop divas released singles centered on self-love and empowerment. First came Jepsen on Thursday, with the instant...
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' rediscovers that Potter magic
The beasts are starting to live up to their adjective. When the Harry Potter spin-off movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” came out in 2016, it sapped the...
New York to ban flavored e-cigarettes next year
Vape on this: the Cuomo administration plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes next year because so many kids are getting hooked on them. The state Health Department has issued regulations to...
Long Island City has no idea where Amazon would fit
It was the lunch-hour rush at the Court Square Diner in New York’s Long Island City on Wednesday and co-owner Nick Kanellos pointed to the elevated subway tracks that rattle...
This artist makes tiny dildos, maxi pads, condoms and bongs
When it comes to art, Amanda Kelly is really small-minded. The staid world of miniatures — think an old-fashioned doll house or model train set — is getting a gloriously...
Washington is set to get even worse and other comments
Political scribe: Beltway Is Gonna Get Ugly Fast Any illusions about Washington suddenly entering a new era of bipartisanship will come to an abrupt end with the ouster of Attorney...
More than a dozen sick from bed bug spray in NYC building
More than a dozen people were sickened Thursday by fumes caused by an exterminator treating for bed bugs at a Lower Manhattan government building, authorities said. The 17 stricken victims...
Parents want teacher fired for using the n-word in class
Parents want a Pennsylvania teacher fired after students said she used the n-word repeatedly during class, including as a nickname for her pet. The honors chemistry teacher at Susquehanna Township...
American Airlines will let passengers with nut allergies board early
In just a few weeks, American Airlines passengers with nut allergies will be invited to board flights early in order to wipe down their seating areas and avoid possible exposure...
This drone concept could save people from burning buildings
Drones have become a popular toy for hobbyists and in some cases vital tools for various professions, but could they ever save your life? A group of design students in...
Teens busted for throwing metal pipe through synagogue window
Two 13-year-old boys were busted Thursday for throwing a metal pipe through a Brooklyn synagogue window on the Sabbath, police sources said. A group of teens was caught on surveillance...
Construction bosses indicted for crane crash that injured two
Two construction bosses were indicted for recklessly using a crane — without the proper permits or training — which toppled over, seriously injuring two hardhats on a Manhattan work site,...
Teens sickened after eating pot brownies at school
Five teen girls got sick after eating pot brownies that a Brooklyn high school classmate brought in this week, police sources said on Thursday. The teens -- three 14-year-olds and...
I'm suing to be 20 years younger so I have better luck on Tinder
A randy 69-year-old Dutch man is waging a desperate court battle to drop 20 years off his life — in order to boost his chances on Tinder. Emile Ratelband, 69,...
Band that doesn't exist manages to top charts
Riot Games created a hologram K-Pop band made up of characters from its “League of Legends” game and had them perform live during the World Championships in Korea over the...
Armed bystander stops knife-wielding alleged killer
Scott Brown is being hailed as a hero after he helped apprehend a man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend in public. David Lee Morris has been charged with first-degree murder for...
This is how much an average Black Friday shopper spends
The average Black Friday shopper plans on spending over $500 this year, according to new research. The fascinating new statistic emerged in a new study examining the upcoming shopping holiday...
Father confirms son’s death in Thousand Oaks shooting
The father of Cody Coffman, 22, sobbed as he told reporters Thursday that his son is among the 12 bar-goers shot dead in Thousand Oaks, Calif. “They found him,” Jason...
Brock Lesnar's UFC future clears up with WWE contract details
Brock Lesnar's new short-term contract with WWE has reportedly been revealed, and it includes a UFC release clause. The Beast was due to end his reign of dominance with Vince...
'Girl in the Spider's Web' is a horrible sequel
And now, your friendly neighborhood “Spider” pan. A disappointing follow-up to 2011’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” is a slow trudge devoid of...
Flight attendant breastfeeds stranger's baby on flight
Coffee, tea, breast milk? A flight attendant went above and beyond to help a mom who ran out of formula for her infant Tuesday during a domestic Philippine Airlines flight. Patrisha Organo,...
Red Sox top adviser ignites fury: All you players can be replaced
The Red Sox organization has some advice for its adviser: Your thoughts are "absurd." The Boston franchise is apologizing for baseball icon Bill James, a Red Sox senior adviser of...
Unheralded freshman could be Duke's most important: ESPN coach
ESPN studio analyst and former Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg speaks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the unheralded member of Duke’s recruiting class, Chris Mullin’s future and an unfamiliar...
Eric Schneiderman accuser feels 'completely vindicated' by his admission
One of former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's accusers said Thursday that she felt "completely vindicated" by his admission of misconduct -- but added that "we need more than...
Model sends Giancarlo Stanton a birthday message
The Bronx Bomber was first linked to Chase Carter over the summer.
Chirlane McCray leads fundraising push for Stacey Abrams
Chirlane McCray sent out an “emergency” fundraising pitch to supporters Thursday — to help the Democrat vying to become the governor of Georgia. The candidate, Stacey Abrams, came close to...
The faces of tragedy after the Thousand Oaks shooting
A mass shooting took place at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. According to reports, 12 people have died, including a Ventura County Sheriffs Department sergeant and...
Suspect arrested for sexually assaulting woman at gunpoint in park
A homeless man was arrested for robbing and sexually assaulting a woman inside Inwood Hill Park, authorities said Thursday. Alian Puello, 18, was arrested around 10 p.m. Wednesday for the...
Loved ones trying to reach those missing since Thousand Oaks shooting
Parents and loved ones of bar-goers still missing from the shooting at Thousand Oaks were desperately “pinging” their phones Thursday — and in some cases, getting the unnerving news that...
Hakeem Jeffries vying to become high-ranking House Democrat
WASHINGTON — Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries launched his campaign Thursday to join House Democratic leadership by promising to take on President Trump with a "bold” counter-agenda. Jeffries enters a three-way...
Mitt Romney: Russia probe should continue despite Sessions firing
Republican Mitt Romney, who won election to the Senate in the midterm elections, said special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation should continue despite President Trump's firing of Attorney General Jeff...
It'll take more than Sonny Gray to land Rangers shortstop
The Rangers are looking for starting pitching and the Yankees have Sonny Gray, previous interest in Jurickson Profar and a short-term need at shortstop with Didi Gregorius expected to miss...
Victim shot in Brooklyn Target was among group chasing gunman: cops
The man killed inside a Brooklyn Target was part of a large group that chased the shooter inside the shopping center with a large knife, police said Thursday. Carlton Spencer,...
Judge denies El Chapo's request to hug wife
No abrazos para El Chapo. A judge ruled Thursday that feared Mexican cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is not entitled to hugs from his beauty queen wife when he...
Thousand Oaks was third-safest city in US before mass shooting
Thousand Oaks, California — where a gunman killed 12 people inside a packed bar Wednesday — was ranked the third-safest city to live in in the United States this year. There...
Tesla names Elon Musk's replacement as chairman
Elon Musk has a new babysitter at Tesla — but experts are skeptical about whether she’ll be able to keep Silicon Valley’s bad boy in line. The electric-car maker has...
White House accused of using 'doctored' video to defend Jim Acosta punishment
A CNN executive accused White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders of posting a "doctored" video online to defend yanking network reporter Jim Acosta's credentials following his microphone tussle with...
Traveling is so horrible that many fear they're 'cursed'
One in seven Americans fears they have a “travel curse,” according to new research. A study examining the travel experiences of 2,000 Americans found 14 percent said they experience so...
Judge Napolitano says Trump's acting AG isn't qualified for role
Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Thursday that President Trump’s appointee to be acting attorney general “does not qualify under the law” to lead the Justice Department. Napolitano’s comment...
Brits reselling Michelle Obama tickets online for over $90K
Michelle Obama is a hot commodity across the pond. Brits have been waiting hours in line to buy tickets to the former First Lady's talk in London with some being...
Warning: Your kid's digital footprint starts before birth
Social media status is grown in vitro. Overzealous parents-to-be are creating a digital footprint for their children — before they’re born, a new warning from the Children’s Commissioner for England...
Google changes sex harassment policies after worker protests
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said Thursday it would make changes to how it handles sexual harassment claims, a week after thousands of its employees around the world walked off their jobs...
Celtics' playoff sensation now wants out of Boston
"Scary Terry" may be headed out of Boston. Celtics point guard Terry Rozier enjoyed a breakout in 2017-18 in the wake of Kyrie Irving's season-ending injury. Last March, Rozier averaged...
Yankees sign veteran catcher as more Gary Sanchez insurance
A day after the Yankees announced a surprise Gary Sanchez surgery, they moved to further solidify his position. The Yankees have signed veteran catcher Ryan Lavarnway to a minor league...
A 'petulant,' PED-wanting A-Rod, like you've never seen him before
In the fall of 2013, when Alex Rodriguez was embroiled in a legendary battle with Major League Baseball concerning his role in the Biogenesis scandal, A-Rod set up a South...
Man arrested for ripping wigs off Orthodox Jewish women
A man was busted this week for ripping wigs off the heads of three unsuspecting Orthodox Jewish women in California, according to local police. The first two incidents occurred in...
Yves Saint Laurent launches controversial penis jewelry
They're not what we'd choose to wear for Sunday lunch with our grandma but if you're a fan of jewelry that's a little bit different — look no further. Designer...
'Do something, p***y-ass!' yells yet another enraged airline passenger
Police reportedly escorted a woman off a plane after it landed at LAX in Los Angeles, California, after she harassed flight attendants and fellow passengers. Footage of her tirade shows...
The breaking up of the World Series Red Sox will begin fast
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Dave Dombrowski has the most dramatic disassembling of a champion on his ledger. In 1997, then-Marlins owner Wayne Huizenga claimed $30 million-ish in operating losses and was...
Big muscles don’t protect men from depression, study says
These guys really need a lift. Macho men who are super into lifting weights at the gym are more likely to struggle with depression, weekend binge drinking, problematic dieting and...
California shooter was ‘weird’ loner who danced by himself in garage: ex-roommate
Ian David Long was a “loner” who served five years in the US Marine Corps as a machine gunner — with a tour in Afghanistan — and may have been...
More adults and kids are practicing yoga, meditation
If you can do a downward-facing dog, you’re among the increasing numbers of Americans doing yoga. A new report says more adults — and even kids — are practicing yoga...
Schneiderman dodges criminal charges for violent sexual encounters
Former New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has dodged criminal charges in the domestic assault allegations that forced him to resign in disgrace, the special prosecutor in his case...
NASA's sonic boom tests in Texas could change air travel forever
GALVESTON, Texas — NASA is monitoring how residents living near the Texas Gulf Coast react to quiet sonic booms as the space agency works on an experimental aircraft that could...
‘I just saved someone’s life’: Woman steps into police confrontation with homeless man
“I literally think I just saved someone’s life,” a woman in Washington, DC, wrote on social media after intervening in a police confrontation with a homeless man. He reportedly was...
Braun Strowman in 'big trouble' with WWE owner Vince McMahon
Braun Strowman is reportedly in big trouble backstage with WWE owner Vince McMahon and the company’s management. The Monster Among Men, who stands 6-foot-8, has allegedly had a series of...
New York professor caught on camera stealing GOP yard signs
A New York professor has been arrested after she was caught on camera ripping out Republican yard signs from someone else's lawn. Laura Ebert, an economics professor at the State University...
Chris Christie reportedly in running to be next attorney general
Team Trump is considering Chris Christie to replace fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions — and the former New Jersey governor was at the White House on Thursday morning, according to...
Another police run-in for Antonio Brown: Driving over 100 mph
Police in suburban Pittsburgh said Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was stopped for speeding over 100 mph in his Porsche on Thursday morning, just hours before the team’s home game...
Brian Kemp takes bold victory lap in disputed governor's race
Republican Brian Kemp said he is stepping down as Georgia's secretary of state after declaring he won a "clear and convincing victory" in the governor's race — even though his...
Experts question Harvard's alien spaceship asteroid theory
Scientists have hit back at "outlandish" claims that a cigar-shaped interstellar body zooming through our solar system might have been sent by aliens to spy on us. Experts from Harvard...
Video shows high school student punching teacher in face
Warning: Video contains graphic language BALTIMORE — A video showing a Baltimore high school student punching a teacher in the face has been viewed more than 60,000 times on Instagram....
NYC approves replacement for 'Watchtower' sign in Brooklyn Heights
A New York City appeals board has given the green light for a new sign to replace the former Watchtower sign on the Brooklyn waterfront. The Department of Buildings had...
Derrick Rose's big night gives Knicks hope for Mudiay's potential
Five observations from the Knicks' 112-107 road victory Wednesday over the Hawks at newly named State Farm Arena (formerly Philips Arena). 1. It took ex-Knicks PG Derrick Rose 11 seasons...
California bar shooter was US Marine who may have been suffering PTSD
The California man who killed a dozen people at a bar packed with college students was a former Marine who may have been suffering from PTSD, the Ventura County sheriff...
This news anchor is actually an AI-powered robot
There's a reason this news anchor seemed a bit robotic. China's state news agency this week unveiled the world's first virtual newsman. The English-speaking "artificial intelligence" anchor for China's Xinhua...
Man accused of butchering roommate said he was 'next mass killer': cops
A Florida man claimed he shot and killed his roommate -- and then dismembered him -- because he could “possibly be the next mass killer that we hear about in...
Central Park's gorgeous rare duck gave everyone a heart attack today
The Big Apple's favorite — and fanciest — bird is back in Central Park after ducking its fans for a couple of days. The rare Mandarin duck — which captured...
Majority of YouTube viewers are watching how-to videos
When I start typing “how to” in the YouTube search box right now, I can see based on the auto-fills that people are coming to the Google-owned streaming video site...
Rat shows cat who's boss
An unusual encounter between a cat and a rat was caught on film in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. It started off normally enough, with a cat chasing a rat. Suddenly, the rat gained...
Former Cowboys cheerleaders tell all on ‘Debbie Does Dallas’ scandal
Three former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders say they never felt exploited despite being sex symbols. “You knew exactly what you were signing up for,” Toni Washington told Fox News. “You saw...
Scientists could save northern white rhinoceros from extinction
Scientists may be able to save the critically endangered northern white rhinoceros from extinction, according to stunning new genetic research. Researchers from the UK’s University of Cardiff and the University...
WFAN war picks up: Mike Francesa is a miserable 'bully'
A day after Mike Francesa lashed out at "Boomer & Gio" co-host Gregg Giannotti — saying his show "stinks," among other complaints — Giannotti clapped back, calling Francesa a miserable,...
Democrats have a plan if Trump fires Mueller in 'Saturday Night Massacre'
House Democrats have a Plan B to make sure Robert Mueller's findings in the Russia investigation see the light of day if President Trump fires the special counsel, a report...
Derek Fisher: I was doomed from the start with Knicks
Looking back on it two and half years later, Derek Fisher wishes he could have seen the signs from the start. Phil Jackson's first hire as Knicks coach, who lasted...
Coffee can help reduce risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
We as humans have to live with a lot of unfortunate realities, including the fact that a lot of the things we love end up being bad for us. We...
Music and dancing turned to terror and chaos as gunman opened fire
Witnesses described the instant a fun night out at a California bar turned into bloody chaos when a gunman opened fire, blasting "everything" and slaughtering 12 people. Young people crowded...
Sessions weighing bid to win back former Senate seat
Dumped Attorney General Jeff Sessions is weighing a bid to win back his old Senate seat in Alabama, a report said. Sessions, fired by President Trump a day after Republicans...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg breaks ribs in fall
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized with several broken ribs on Thursday after falling in her Supreme Court office the day before. “She went home, but after experiencing discomfort overnight,...
Gunman identified in California bar shooting
The gunman who shot and killed a dozen people inside a packed California bar has been identified as 28-year-old Ian David Long, according to a report Thursday.
Boomer Esiason opens up on 'cautionary tale' Craig Carton
Boomer Esiason opened WFAN's morning show Thursday by dealing with former co-host Craig Carton's fraud conviction. "All of us are saddened by the news and we had all held out...
Las Vegas massacre survivors were in California bar during shooting
Some of the people who were inside the California bar where a gunman went on a deadly rampage also survived last year's mass shooting in Las Vegas, according to a...
Porn accidentally played from college professor’s laptop
A raunchy pornographic video accidentally played during a college class in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The clip ran for 20 excruciating seconds before the lecturer was able to stop it.
Thousand Oaks shooting survivor apologizes for escaping with son
A man who was inside the California bar where a mass shooter killed 12 people Wednesday night gave a heart-wrenching apology to the wounded and the dead — for getting...
40,000-year-old cave painting could rewrite history books on human civilization
A piece of cave art recently discovered in Borneo is the oldest of its kind by at least 5,000 years. It depicts a red and orange cattle-like animal, and is...
Bar patron credited with saving dozens during Thousand Oaks shooting
Dozens of people at the California nightclub where a gunman launched a deadly attack may owe their lives to a hero who sprang into action when the bullets started flying....
Spoiler alert: 'Riverdale' reveals family secrets in flashback
The hotly anticipated flashback episode of “Riverdale” dropped, and it’s a doozy. Spoilers below. “The Midnight Club” traveled back in time to the '90s, when the Riverdale parents were high...
This miniaturist makes super tiny dildos, maxi pads, condoms and bongs
You certainly won’t find these items on Etsy. Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Kelly is known for her risqué miniatures. From doll-sized dildos to itty-bitty bongs, there’s nothing this artist can’t make...
Mets kicking the tires on bringing back Asdrubal Cabrera
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Mets’ search for versatile infield depth includes an old friend. In their effort to find a player who can play second base — either as a...
Woman throws impromptu birthday party on the J train
It may not have a Michelin star, but a subway car was a good enough venue for one California woman to celebrate her birthday. Amber Asaly, her cousin and several...
Trey Burke isn't happy being Knicks' odd man out
ATLANTA — The point-guard carousel kept spinning Wednesday and Trey Burke wound up getting his first DNP since his early days as a Knick last season. The starting point guard...
Gunman opens fire in California bar packed with college students
Twelve people — including a sheriff’s sergeant — were killed Wednesday night when a gunman opened fire inside a California bar and dance hall packed with college students, officials said....
Scott Boras didn't just rip Mets — he went around the league
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Those expressing concern about baseball’s vitality have an unlikely ally. Though Scott Boras definitely has an agenda in sharing such concerns, the superagent offered some cogent points...
There's a silver lining to this Sam Darnold injury
If there’s such a thing as an injury — as long as it’s not a serious one — coming at a good time this is that time for Sam Darnold....
Ex-Knick's Lakers debut goes perfectly
LOS ANGELES — Tyson Chandler savored the ovations when he first took the court in downtown Los Angeles. The cheers at the end were even sweeter. The Lakers' newest big...
Zookeeper accused in murder-for-hire plot also accused of killing tigers, selling cubs
OKLAHOMA CITY — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and candidate for governor already accused in a murder-for-hire plot has been indicted on 19 new counts accusing him of killing tigers and...
Clippers will give Trail Blazers fits in this spot
Quietly, the Clippers have pieced together an impressive start to the season. Los Angeles is ninth in defensive efficiency, allowing 1.030 points per possession, and eighth in offensive efficiency, scoring...
CC Sabathia didn't want to go anywhere else
CC Sabathia didn’t want to leave The Bronx without a second World Series title added to the one he helped win in 2009. After undergoing a physical Wednesday and heading...
Landlord stumbles upon 6-foot alligator while evicting tenant
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri landlord stumbled upon an unwanted houseguest while evicting a tenant: a large alligator in a hot tub. The tenant described the 150-pound reptile as...
My pick helper says Clemson will cover
As last Saturday’s games kicked off, I received an email from a reader — (Hi, Jack!) — kindly alerting me that my overall record was short one victory. I thanked...
Macron under fire for praising WWI general who later collaborated with Nazis
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron waded into controversy Wednesday by praising a general who helped win World War I but became a top Nazi collaborator in World War II...
Texas police charged in double homicide in upstate New York
SODUS, N.Y. — Two Texas law enforcement officers and one of their wives are at the center of an investigation into a double homicide that has further rattled an upstate...
Jets' two top receivers miss practice with ankle injuries
Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson and Quincy Enunwa did not practice Wednesday as both deal with sprained ankles. Last week, the duo did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, practiced Friday...
Boeing, FAA issue 737 Max 8 warning in wake of Lion Air crash
Airplane manufacturer Boeing and the FAA issued a safety alert on Tuesday, saying a sensor issue on one of their models could cause the planes to nose dive and crash....
Man shot and killed inside Brooklyn Target
A man was shot and killed inside a Target store at a shopping mall in downtown Brooklyn late Wednesday, police said. The 25-year-old, who was not immediately identified, was blasted...
Lawyer accused of killing girlfriend captured in Cuba
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — A lawyer sought in the shooting death of his girlfriend inside their northern New Jersey home last month has been captured in Cuba. James Ray III was...
Scott Boras zeroes in on Fred Wilpon to creatively blast Mets
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Scott Boras’ annual assessment of the Mets’ spending habits — a tradition like no other at the general managers’ meetings — brought the team’s owner and a...
Judge tosses $5M suit over McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese
A $5 million lawsuit brought by two McDonald’s customers in Florida was thrown out last week by US District Judge William Dimitrouleas, granting a motion filed by McDonald’s. Dimitrouleas dismissed...
Mom who gave her 3 kids marijuana gets 10 days in jail
A Virginia drug-dealing mother was sentenced to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to giving her three children marijuana. Stephanie N. Hamrick, 28, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to three felony...
De Blasio donor allegedly used connections to try to get pal's relative out of jail
A de Blasio donor on trial for allegedly bribing cops was profiting off his powerful connections, including charging a family money to facilitate getting a relative out of jail, a...
Brett Rypien will keep Boise State close
BOISE STATE (+3) over Fresno State: Jeff Tedford is doing a remarkable job at Fresno State, where he’s 18-5 straight up and 18-3-2 against the spread in two seasons. The...
City officials can't promise smoother voting experience in 2020
City election officials admitted Wednesday there are no assurances that future voting — including a 2020 presidential race with likely epic turnout — would go any more smoothly than the...
Start could give Josh McCown closure after 2017's teary finish
With Sam Darnold very likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Bills because of the sprained right foot he suffered in the Jets’ loss to the Dolphins, veteran backup Josh...
Increased inflation concerns loom ahead of Fed's committee meeting
The Federal Reserve’s policymaking committee is meeting this week. There probably won’t be a rate hike this time. The Fed is saving that for December, when there is an 80...
What midterm election results mean for Wall Street, economy
Wall Street liked what happened in Tuesday’s elections, figuring that the Democrats who will now control the House can keep Donald Trump’s more destructive tendencies — on things like trade,...
Bad news for Panthers & Cam Newton: My money's on you
Nick Mullens owes me a gift basket. You want to know why? Because I made him an instant star. That’s right. I have an incredible, superhuman power. Teams I think...