November 14, 2018
School district responds in wake of class' 'Nazi salute' photo
BARABOO, Wis. — A Wisconsin school district plans to host a community program after a photograph surfaced of high school boys giving what appears to be a Nazi salute. Baraboo...
Authorities to examine more video as search for missing teen continues
MILWAUKEE — The FBI is examining additional surveillance video taken from an expanded area around the Wisconsin home where a couple was shot and killed and their daughter was apparently...
Norovirus outbreak confirmed at California wildfire shelter
Officials say there has been an outbreak of norovirus at a shelter housing people who evacuated their homes to escape the massive wildfire in Northern California. Butte County public health...
Consider taking this flier on Seahawks
Thursday night’s NFL matchup (8:20, Fox,) featuring the Packers (4-4-1) and Seahawks (4-5) is already a virtual playoff game in the crowded NFC field. Heading into the new week, 11...
Mexican citizen executed in Texas for 1992 sledgehammer killings
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Mexican citizen on death row in Texas was executed Wednesday night for the sledgehammer killings of his wife and two children more than 26 years ago....
Jimmy Butler couldn't stop 76ers' collapse in Philadelphia debut
ORLANDO, Fla. — Jimmy Butler had 14 points in his Philadelphia debut, but the 76ers collapsed late and lost to Orlando 111-106 after Terrence Ross hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with...
SEC on the lookout for a new home near Wall Street
The Securities and Exchange Commission is on the prowl — not for inside traders, but for a new home near Wall Street. The SEC’s regional-headquarters lease at 200 Vesey St....
Dan Loeb gains an ally in Campbell Soup board feud
Activist investor Dan Loeb is closer to getting in the Soup. Proxy advisory service Institutional Shareholder Services endorsed all five of Loeb’s candidates to the 12-person Campbell Soup board, according...
Plans approved for Bronx’s first full-service animal shelter
The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved plans for The Bronx’s first full-service animal shelter in decades — after the de Blasio administration sweetened the deal following local opposition. Under...
One of the biggest days for hedge funds often goes unnoticed
Thursday is a big day for hedge funds and for the stock market. You won’t see this marked on any calendar. In fact, Wall Street would prefer that this day...
Why Danny Hurley calls matchup versus Jim Boeheim 'surreal'
Dan Hurley hadn’t yet hit puberty when Jim Boeheim first walked into his Jersey City home. Then, Hurley was a teenager, watching the Syracuse coach visit his high school, St....
Couple's twisted sexts revealed in 'Mommy Dead and Dearest' murder trial
Text messages between a Wisconsin man on trial for murder and his girlfriend allegedly revealed their gruesome plot to kill her mom, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, both excited and titillated...
Knicks destroyed by Russell Westbrook-less Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Knicks already had posted one victory Wednesday with mounting evidence Kevin Durant’s rift in Golden State may be irreparable. Durant, who once fled this town when...
Nets overwhelmed in first game without Caris LeVert
The Nets got their first look at P.C. Life — post Caris — and damn, was it ugly. When Caris LeVert — their best player — went down indefinitely with...
Berkshire Hathaway is loading up on JPMorgan Chase stock
The bromance between Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon grows deeper. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway snatched up 35.6 million shares of Dimon-led JPMorgan Chase in the third quarter, according to filings revealed...
Death toll rises in devastating California Camp Fire
The death toll in the devastating Northern California Camp Fire rose to 56 on Wednesday as authorities searched for more victims. The grim update came on Wednesday evening as officials...
City Council looking into legal ways to challenge Amazon deal
The City Council is reviewing its legal options to challenge the epic deal to bring Amazon to Queens, as a growing number of Democrats voiced opposition Wednesday. Council Speaker Corey...
Nets relieved on Caris LeVert injury: 'He had God on his side'
The Nets’ reactions when they first saw Caris LeVert’s gruesome leg injury were X-rated. But when they got a final diagnosis — no surgery needed, a return this season expected...
Oregon will be in a dogfight with Herm Edwards' Arizona State
I was among the skeptics when Herm Edwards left ESPN to take over the Arizona State program, but he has the Sun Devils at 6-4 (also 6-4 against the spread)...
Landlords want Sears to pull the plug and liquidate: hedge fund
Sears has landlords from hell. That’s what billionaire Eddie Lampert’s hedge fund ESL Investments is telling a bankruptcy court, complaining that big mall owners have been pushing for Sears to...
Victoria’s Secret CEO out amid sagging sales
The boss of Victoria’s Secret just got her wings clipped. Jan Singer, the chief executive of the struggling lingerie giant, has reportedly resigned after a two-and-a-half-year stint plagued by sputtering...
Parents plan lawsuit against school diversity proposal
Parents, Asian-American groups and schools are lining up to join a federal suit opposing the city’s planned changes to specialized high school admissions.
Red Sox reward Alex Cora for World Series title
BOSTON — Alex Cora brought a new voice and culture to the Boston Red Sox that helped propel them to their latest World Series title. The Red Sox rewarded him...
This local business is the real winner in Amazon's New York deal
Plastics manufacturer-turned-real estate dynasty Plaxall was the real winner in New York's deal with Amazon. The online retail giant is expected to pay a mountain of cash to snap up...
Avenatti calls domestic violence allegations ‘completely bogus’
Michael Avenatii, who was arrested on Wednesday, called the allegations against him "completely bogus." Avenatti, a lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels, denied ever being "physically abusive" in a statement...
Trump already cooking up new nicknames for 2020 rivals
Insiders said that they’re already preparing to take on Joe Biden, who said he’ll decide by January whether or not he’ll run.
David Wright, other celebs name-dropped at ex-NYPD cop's bribery trial
The names of some heat-packing celebrities were brought up in Manhattan federal court Wednesday during the trial of an ex-NYPD higher-up accused of being on the take. The lawyer for...
Why Le'Veon Bell isn't right answer for Jets
The “We Want Le’Veon Bell” chorus is starting to raise its voice across the NFL now that the Steelers running back is destined to sit out the remainder of this...
Don't let Amazon build an uninviting HQ in Queens
Jeff Bezos must be planning to build his Amazon complex in Long Island City out of Lego bricks. How else to explain his $3.6 billion estimate to develop up to...
US must be careful not to hand Yemen to Iran
In the wake of the Khashoggi affair, a growing chorus in DC is pushing the idea of ending support to the Saudis for the war in Yemen. Lousy idea. Food,...
Top designers embrace plastic material once derided as tacky
From lavish Florentine villas to hip Manhattan nurseries, acrylic is having a renaissance. A plastic derivative often referred to by its commercial names, Lucite and Plexiglass, the material is increasingly...
Mail-in voting makes cheating all too easy
If Americans are losing confidence in elections, don’t blame Russian hackers. The damage is self-inflicted. A week after polls closed, Americans still don’t know who won major races: gubernatorial races...
Super broker Ryan Serhant hires marching band to sell townhouse
A marching band was out in full force on Tuesday as Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York” filmed an episode at 15 Willow St. — a 25-foot-wide townhouse that just...
Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel take a hit selling Soho penthouse
Pop icon Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel are in contract to sell their Soho Mews penthouse for a song. It was last asking $6.35 million — down from its...
It's time to face reality with NYCHA
In a move he’d been telegraphing for months, federal Judge William Pauley on Wednesday rejected the proposed consent decree on the New York City Housing Authority. It’s a slap at...
'RHONY’ star Dorinda Medley rents pricey East Side pad
Dorinda Medley, one of the stars on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City,” has just moved into a new Sutton Place pad. Her three-bedroom, 2½-bathroom rental is at...
House Dems haven't even taken over yet and they're already divided
Democrats don’t assume control of the House until January, but they’re already falling into factions. First come all the members, new and old, who vowed not to support Nancy Pelosi...
Meatpacking District mega-condo to list for $29M
A roomy spread in Porter House, at 66 Ninth Ave. in the Meatpacking District, is about to hit the market for $29 million. The 5,500-square-foot unit, newly created by design...
The race to win NYC's most worthless elected office
A dozen or so candidates are off and running in the race to replace Public Advocate Tish James — that is, to assume the most useless office in city government....
Polar bear forced to live in warm enclosure dies at Mexican zoo
MEXICO CITY — Yupik the polar bear has died after spending more than 25 years in a barren enclosure at a warm Mexican zoo.
Accused Nxivm sex-cult leader begs judge to free him on bail
Accused Nxivm sex-cult leader Keith Raniere is again begging a judge to free him on bail pending trial. Brooklyn federal court Judge Nicholas Garaufis had already shot down an elaborate...
Paul Singer sees path to Arconic sale despite Grenfell Tower fire
Aluminum giant Arconic is moving to give bidders more time to fashion offers for its closely watched auction as it tries to make them more comfortable with financial liabilities related...
Miss New York is now a real estate broker
The current “Miss New York,” Dominican Republic-born Genesis Suero, is now a Corcoran broker. The 26-year-old, who just ran the New York City Marathon, is also pursuing a degree in...
Trump throws support behind bipartisan criminal justice reform bill
President Trump on Wednesday came out in support of bi-partisan legislation that if passed would lead to major reforms in the nation's criminal sentencing laws. “I’m thrilled to announce my...
These neighborhoods better brace for Amazon's HQ2
With Amazon’s selection of Long Island City as the location for one of its two new headquarters, all eyes have turned to the Queens neighborhood. The tech giant plans initially...
How a DNA test led me to the brother I never knew existed
When I get emails from 23andMe — the genetic testing company that I signed up for in June, just out of curiosity — I usually discard them as junk mail....
Meet the real-life inspirations behind the film 'Instant Family'
In May 2015, Aleisha Braide-Bryant and her husband Anthony Bryant went from having just one child living under their roof — her biological teenage son, Mekhi — to six. As...
James Mattis visits troops stationed at US-Mexico border
Defense Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday defended the deployment of thousands of US troops to the border with Mexico, saying the mission was “absolutely legal” and provides good training for...
Michelle Obama's money-making hypocrisy is laughable
CHICAGO — To read the worshipful press coverage you’d never know that, for Democrats, the unthinkable has happened: Michelle Obama has revealed herself as just another guru for sale. On...
Queens couple found stabbed to death inside their home
Two people were found stabbed to death inside their Queens apartment on Wednesday morning, police said. The 67-year-old man and his partner, 64, were discovered inside their home on the...
Deputy national security adviser bashed by Melania is reassigned
A day after Melania Trump publicly called for her to leave the White House, Deputy National Security Advisor Mira Ricardel has been moved to another, unspecified job in the administration....
Texas college lecturer suspended after calling cops on black student
A college lecturer was suspended Tuesday after calling cops on a black student who had put her feet up during a previous biology lecture. Video footage of the incident went viral...
Jacob deGrom at last gets a win: the Cy Young – in a landslide
He is simply de best. Jacob deGrom’s historic season with the Mets received an exclamation point Wednesday, when the ace right-hander was named winner of the National League Cy Young...
Intriguing Japanese pitcher has caught the Yankees' eye
ATLANTA — At the Yankees’ professional scouting meetings a couple of weeks ago, team officials discussed “dozens and dozens” of free agents as they prepared for this offseason, Hal Steinbrenner...
How Filip Chytil has 'earned' a shot on Rangers' top line
Mats Zuccarello’s return to the fray brought a new wrinkle to the Rangers’ line combinations as the team prepared for Thursday night’s match in Brooklyn against the Islanders. No. 36...
Durant's brother fans free-agency flames with 'true colors' posts
As if Kevin Durant vs. Draymond Green wasn't enough, now Durant’s brother is weighing in on the feud between the two Golden State Warriors stars. Tony Durant, who has spoken...
New season of 'Narcos' shifts to '80s-era Mexican drug cartels
TV producers and writers love their drug cartels, as the Emmy-strewn legacy of “Breaking Bad” and its pale imitators testify. There’s lots of sweaty, roll-around-in-prop-vomit acting, lots more violence than...
B&H allegedly only gave Jewish workers $2K baby bonus
Mazel tov! The Hasidic owners of the famed photo equipment company B&H are so keen on having their Jewish workers propagate that they’ve kicked in a little extra incentive: a...
Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti reportedly arrested for domestic violence
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer and fierce President Trump critic Michael Avenatti was busted in Los Angeles for allegedly attacking a woman at an apartment complex and leaving her face “swollen and...
Why do millennials expect mom and dad to bail them out?
Millennials and money just don’t mesh. Despite making more than $52,000 annually, 30-year-old British digital marketer Sian Teasdale cannot seem to pay her own way in life. Sure, she banks...
Flake: I'll block Trump's judicial nominees if Senate doesn't vote on Mueller protection bill
Sen. Jeff Flake on Wednesday threatened to block President Trump’s judicial appointees if Majority Leader Mitch McConnell doesn’t let a bill protecting the special counsel’s Russia probe come to a...
Politicians who signed pro-Amazon letter now oppose city's deal
In a case of be careful what you wish for, politicians who signed a boosterish Dear “Mr. Bezos” letter last year urging Amazon to come to New York City now...
Crafty crook fished $400K in checks out of postal boxes: cops
Queens is a great spot to go fishing — for checks, that is.
Steelers raid Le'Veon Bell's locker, celebrate their found treasure
Add a locker's worth of gear to the $14.5 million franchise tag that went unsigned, adding to a costly season for Le'Veon Bell. A day after Bell did not report...
Corey Johnson rips Amazon's plans for private helipad
Amazon's plan for a private helipad at its Long Island City headquarters doesn't fly with City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. "Hell, no!" Johnson said Wednesday when asked if CEO Jeff...
The big rookie test that awaits Knicks' Mitchell Robinson
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson figures to get a warm welcome Friday, when he returns to his hometown of New Orleans for the first time as an...
Label cuts ties with DJ after allegations of sexual abuse
Record label Ninja Tune severed ties with an electronic music artist on Monday after an ex-girlfriend and an anonymous Instagram account accused him of sexual misconduct and abuse. An Instagram...
'She’s a disaster': Trump wants Florida county elections chief fired
President Trump on Wednesday called for the firing of Broward County elections head Brenda Snipes, amid a frenzied vote recount hampered by overheated machines and a slew of lawsuits across...
Man marries virtual reality hologram in $18K ceremony
Hatsune Miku is a virtual reality pop star in Japan, and thanks to a home hologram version of the character, her fans can "marry" her by downloading a fake marriage...
Don't fall for the 'secret sister' gift exchange scam on Facebook
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning Facebook users not to fall for this online gift-giving scheme. A Facebook post has been recirculating online asking social media users to...
Uber posts $1B quarterly loss as bookings growth slows
Uber Technologies said on Wednesday that growth in bookings for its ride-hailing and delivery services rose 6 percent in the latest quarter, the third quarter in a row that growth...
Flight attendant reveals chilling details of deadly Southwest flight
A flight attendant aboard a Southwest flight whose engine blew apart at 32,000 feet over Pennsylvania -- sucking a woman halfway out of the plane -- described how she frantically...
Instagram model insists she's not trying to be black
A Swedish Instagram model is facing controversy after followers accused her of pretending to be black, calling her out for cultural appropriation. Emma Hallberg, 19, is known for uploading selfies...
A $155.5 million solution for Jacob deGrom and Mets
The major league pay system permits teams to artificially control players’ salaries in their first six or seven seasons, from minimum wage through arbitration-eligible years. By free agency, many players...
This tunnel was used to smuggle 1 ton of cocaine into the US
Brooklyn jurors in the El Chapo trial were given an inside look Wednesday into a clandestine tunnel once used to smuggle 1 ton of "nearly pure" cocaine from Mexico to...
Snow alert issued as wintry mix expected in NYC
The city has issued a snow alert for Thursday afternoon as the first snowfall of the season is expected to drop up to an inch on the five boroughs. The...
Trump angles to put loyalist in charge of House Judiciary Committee
President Trump has been pushing to put a loyal GOP lawmaker in charge of the House Judiciary Committee, which is expected to revive its Russia probe and launch new ones...
Karina Vetrano's mom sobs while viewing autopsy photos
The mother of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano, clutching a wooden cross, broke down as gruesome autopsy photos of her daughter’s body were shown to jurors Wednesday. Vetrano’s mom, Cathy...
Wax 'nose jobs' are taking over Instagram
Instagram is full of bizarre beauty trends and the latest one to go viral is no exception. Women all over the social media platform are sharing shocking videos of themselves...
Google's secret quest to solve language
Thousands of engineers and product specialists spend countless hours at Google’s sprawling complex and its offices worldwide trying to solve search’s most complex problem: language. As Google is answering one...
Another cabbie deep in debt kills himself
Another debt-burdened New York City cabbie has committed suicide -- the eighth for-hire driver to kill himself in the past year, Taxi and Limousine Commission officials confirmed on Wednesday. Roy...
Vicious cheap shot gets college hoops star barred from campus
A Division III men’s basketball player has been kicked off his team and barred from Fitchburg State University after elbowing an opposing player late Tuesday, athletic officials announced Wednesday. Kewan...
DeAndre Jordan is already making enemies on the Mavericks
For having only played 13 games in Dallas, DeAndre Jordan's history with the Mavericks is about as dramatic as it can get. Many remember the bananas free-agency signing period of...
Judge rejects government's $2B plan to take over NYCHA
A Manhattan judge Wednesday killed the feds’ plan to have a court-appointed monitor overhaul the city’s troubled housing agency — saying that’s the responsibility of others, including HUD and Mayor...
Levi Strauss reportedly going public next year
Levi Strauss is looking to raise as much as $800 million in an initial public offering this spring, launching a second stint on the stock market after more than 30...
US officials believe abducted journalist is still alive in Syria
A freelance journalist from Texas abducted in Syria over half a decade ago is still alive, according to US officials. Robert O'Brien, US special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, said...
Trump-Acosta: a love story — and other commentary
Media critic: Trump and Acosta — a Love Story The White House war with CNN’s Jim Acosta is actually “the fakest news in town,” according to Politico’s Jack Shafer. After...
There’s officially plastic everywhere and in everything
Plastic particles have been discovered in the waste of wild seals on a remote Chilean island, according to a new report that sheds a disturbing light on the extent of...
Cops who let handcuffed teen escape patrol car put on modified duty
The two cops who let a handcuffed, 15-year-old robbery suspect bust out of their patrol car this week have been placed on modified duty, police sources said Wednesday. The officers,...
El Chapo hoped Sean Penn interview would lead to book, movie deal
Accused drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is so self-obsessed that he sat down with actor Sean Penn for a now-infamous interview in hopes of scoring a book and movie...
Hal Steinbrenner: Machado will have to explain 'troubling' comments
ATLANTA -- If he wants to be a Yankee, Manny Machado had better hustle his way out of his memorable October musings. At the Major League Baseball owners’ meetings on...
Upstate Democrat barred from DC orientation events while ballots are counted
WASHINGTON — Republicans seem to have it in for Nate McMurray, the Democrat who nearly toppled Rep. Chris Collins in the reddest congressional district in New York. Collins is about...
Rockefeller Center unveils huge new Christmas tree topper
Rockefeller Center's star is rising — literally. Architect Daniel Libeskind and crystal scion Nadja Swarovski unveiled the new topper for the complex's iconic Christmas tree Wednesday morning. The 900-pound ornament sports...
Elderly man drives car around barricade and into six-foot trench
An 89-year-old man drove his car into a trench, overturning his vehicle, but miraculously suffered only minor injuries, according to authorities. Officers received a 911 call shortly after 11 a.m....
St. John's starting big man gone 4-6 weeks after surgery
St. John’s breakthrough season has hit a potential roadblock. Starting forward Sedee Keita, the lone experienced big man on the roster, will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic...
Man rescues 'shivering' horse from pool in fire-ravaged California
A California man returning to his fire-ravaged neighborhood came upon a horse "shivering uncontrollably" in the cover of a backyard pool -- and stepped in to save the animal. Jeff...
Steve Cohen raises $5 billion for hedge fund this year
Billionaire Steve Cohen says he has raised about $5 billion for his hedge fund this year — but figuring out what to do with all that money may be a...
Amazon HQ2 deal brings conservatives and Ocasio-Cortez together
Some conservatives have grudgingly agreed with incoming socialist New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that the $2.5 billion sweetheart tax break that New York gave to Amazon to locate in Queens...
Police find 44 dead dogs, 130 more living in 'deplorable' conditions in woman's home
A New Jersey woman was arrested after investigators found 44 dead dogs in plastic bags inside freezers and another 130 pooches living in “deplorable and inhumane conditions,” state police said...
'I'm coming': Jason Pierre-Paul remembers how Giants handled trade
Jason Pierre-Paul could always be counted on to provide a rousing comment about an upcoming game. It was usually concise and contained no hidden meaning. Looking ahead to his first...
Choking suspect linked to string of Midtown robberies
Police are hunting for a man they believe committed three recent robberies in Manhattan — one at a synagogue and two others that turned violent. Dressed in a gaudy red-and-white...
Phil Mickelson used Tony Romo to play mind games with Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson knows how to get under Tiger Woods' skin. As the golfer detailed in HBO's "24/7" special, which aired Tuesday night, ahead of the duo's highly anticipated match in Las...
Meet the winner of the biggest lottery jackpot in New York history
A retired government employee from Harlem came forward Wednesday to claim last month's $343.8 million Powerball jackpot — the largest in New York state history — and he never plans to...
This boss gifted his entire staff guns for Christmas
That's one killer bonus. Ben Wolfgram, who co-owns BenShot, a novelty glassware company in Hortonville, Wisconsin, gifted every one of his 16 employees the gun of their choice for Christmas....
NASA stunned by mysterious 'creature' in Jupiter's clouds
Space enthusiasts have spotted what they claim is a mythical "creature" hidden in the swirls of Jupiter's cloud system. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently revealed a new, stunning image from...
Now Mudiay rises as Knicks debuting faster starting lineup
OKLAHOMA CITY — David Fizdale wants to be fast again. In a move to try to jolt the offense while sacrificing some defense, the Knicks coach announced his second starting-lineup...
'Aaron Hernandez lives': 'Fortnite' gamers creating NFL avatars was bad idea
The NFL and Epic Games partnered last week to bring team skins to one of the most popular video games in the world, “Fortnite.” The game allows players who purchase...
Plane passenger goes on racist tirade after being denied her fifth drink
A woman went on a racist tirade while flying from Mumbai to London on an Air India flight. She was reportedly upset that she had been denied a drink after...
Fake victim of Paris terror attacks is stranger than fiction
As the world reeled in horror over the 2015 carnage in Paris at the Bataclan concert hall and multiple nightspots, 32-year-old Parisienne Alexandra Damien told her story of survival to...
Mexican tequila industry has issues with Elon Musk’s ‘Teslaquila’
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk and Mexico’s tequila producers may be headed for a collision after the agave-based drink’s industry group opposed the flamboyant billionaire’s efforts to trademark an alcoholic drink...
More children diagnosed with mysterious paralyzing illness
More children have been diagnosed with a mysterious paralyzing illness in recent weeks and US health officials said Tuesday that they still aren’t sure what’s causing it. This year’s count...
Lipreading and stunning quote make it seem Kevin Durant's a goner
Draymond Green has served his one-game suspension and the Warriors still beat the Hawks in Atlanta, even without an injured Stephen Curry. But the drama in Golden State is far...
Migrants climb over fence as caravan arrives in Tijuana
The first wave of migrants from the Central American caravan has arrived in the Mexican city of Tijuana — about 80 members of the LGBT community, some of whom were...
Man arrested for having 'Mother of Satan' bomb materials
A Florida man was busted Tuesday for hoarding a highly volatile explosive dubbed the “Mother of Satan” — capable of leveling an entire block of buildings, officials and reports said....
De Blasio: Amazon wanted even higher tax breaks, but we said no
Amazon wanted even greater subsidies to come to Long Island City but the city and state turned them down, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. “Amazon wanted a whole host...
Co-owner of East Village eatery Prune lists building next door
A co-owner of beloved restaurant Prune, Eric Anderson, has listed a five-story building next door for $13.25 million. Anderson developed this 22-foot-wide building, divided into three units, in 2004. The...
Justice Department says Trump's AG appointment is legal
The Justice Department on Wednesday released a memo that called President Trump’s appointment of loyalist Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general legal — rejecting charges that the move violated the...
Young people say not recycling is a dealbreaker
Is “green” the new sexy? According to new research, 62 percent of Americans consider it a turn-off if somebody doesn’t recycle. The statistic emerged in a new study of 2,000...
Hasbro’s new Monopoly for Millennials game is an insulting experience
Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to hell. Millennials have long been maligned for their inability to “adult” — from avoiding marriage to quitting their jobs...
Woman who lost fiancé in Lion Air crash takes wedding photos alone
An Indonesian woman who lost her fiancé in the doomed Lion Air plane crash honored his memory by taking wedding photos of herself alone. Intan Syari, a 26-year-old hospital staffer,...
Girl spent hours in frigid van after mom's DUI arrest: cops
A 4-year-old girl endured more than eight hours in her family’s van at a city-operated lot during a frigid night in Milwaukee after her mother was pulled over on suspicion...
Fox News backs CNN lawsuit over Jim Acosta's suspended press pass
Fox News announced Wednesday it is supporting CNN’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over its suspension of Jim Acosta’s White House press pass. “Fox News supports CNN in its legal...
Drunk woman stole lobster from tank at Red Lobster: cops
Well, that was shellfish of her. A drunken Florida woman swiped a live crustacean from its tank at a local Red Lobster and escaped, The Smoking Gun reported. Kimberly Gabel,...
Rare painting of Jesus' face discovered in ancient church
A previously unknown, 1,500-year-old painting of Christ’s face has been uncovered at a Byzantine church in Israel’s Negev desert. The discovery in the ancient Byzantine village of Shivta has thrilled...
Graphic image shows bone popping out of MMA champ's finger
MMA fighter Harvey Park showed off his gruesome hand injury after battling through the pain barrier for a lightweight win. The "Fightbot" beat Leville Simpson by unanimous decision on the...
Victims sue utility company over alleged role in deadly wildfires
Several victims of the wildfire raging in Northern California have filed suit against one of the state's largest utilities — accusing it of causing the deadly blaze. The residents are...
You can blame your mom if your love life sucks
Your mom might be responsible for the way your skin tans, or doesn't, the size of your boobs and your love or loathing of reading, but it turns out she...
NASA says it will send humans to Mars, if it's in the budget
Don’t pack the Tang just yet. Martian wannabes will have to wait a little bit longer before landing on the enigmatic red planet, according to NASA. The space agency says...
Lawyer hurls racial slurs at flight crew for denying her more wine
An apparently drunk business class passenger who claims to be a lawyer was filmed hurling abuse at a flight crew after they refused to serve her more wine. Shocking footage...
Boxing fitness studio Rumble leases downtown Brooklyn space
Rumble, a celebrity-backed boxing fitness studio, has leased a new two-story location in downtown Brooklyn. Rumble will have 7,300 square feet for its fitness classes at the new luxury residential...
Woman chokes McDonald's manager over ketchup dispute
Police in Santa Ana, California, are trying to identify a suspect who reportedly assaulted the manager of a McDonald's. The suspect allegedly entered the establishment through the employees entrance and...
Accused Parkland gunman slugged officer in jail: cops
Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz slugged a sheriff’s sergeant in his Florida jail on Tuesday — all because the alleged mass murderer was told not to drag his sandals on the...
The era of gene-edited food is upon us
WASHINGTON — The next generation of biotech food is headed for the grocery aisles and first up may be salad dressings or granola bars made with soybean oil genetically tweaked...
Dad blasts bakers who made son's pathetic birthday cake
An Aussie dad is putting his local grocery store on blast for delivering the most pathetic birthday cake ever for his 3-year-old son’s party. Shane Hallford ordered the cake from...
Disney, celebrities send big donations to help wildfire victims
Donations are pouring in for those affected by the destructive California fires, with corporations and stars alike chipping in. Disney is donating $500,000 to help Golden State residents affected by...
Police nab crooks looting victims of California wildfires
California police nabbed several people suspected of looting in wildfire-ravaged areas. A man and a woman from the Northern California town of Magalia made off with someone else's motor home...
Unborn baby survives after pregnant mom is murdered with crossbow
A UK woman’s unborn baby was delivered in an emergency C-section after the eight-months-pregnant mother was fatally shot with a crossbow in her home, according to reports. The baby boy’s...
Le'Veon's possible last Steelers act: Leaving Roethlisberger hanging
Ben Roethlisberger made one final Hail Mary pass to persuade Le’Veon Bell to return to the Steelers prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline to be eligible to play under the...
Women wanted for stealing $600 worth of sex toys
Police are hunting three glamorous women over a sex toy heist that saw the thieves swipe $600 worth of high-end vibrators from an adult superstore. The women were captured on...
Blue Apron shares dive on revenue projections
Blue Apron Holdings said on Wednesday that it would sacrifice overall revenue growth and cut marketing expenses in 2019, sending shares into volatile decline. Blue Apron is scheduled to hold...
Leak sends World Chess Championship into chaos
A scandal has erupted in the World Chess Federation Championship Showdown with one grandmaster’s secret preparation dramatically leaked for all the world to see. The 2018 world championship between American...
Shakira concerts turned into a nightmare for the NFL
The field at Estadio Azteca had been an irreparable mess long before the NFL's premier matchup of the season, according to reports. Prior to the NFL pulling the plug on...
Mayor's handwritten letters convinced scofflaws to pay $1.5M in overdue taxes
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh convinced scofflaws to cough up nearly $1.5 million in overdue property taxes over the course of four months -- by simply sending them a handwritten letter...
Sears reportedly near a deal for $350 million bankruptcy loan
Sears Holdings is finalizing a deal with financial firm Great American Capital Partners and other lenders for $350 million in bankruptcy financing that would keep the retailer open through the...
Amazon says $3B in tax breaks didn't sway HQ2 decisions
Amazon claims its headquarters decisions weren't swayed by the more than $3 billion in tax breaks and other sweeteners offered by New York and Virginia — because the deals were...
Humans are getting bigger and it will strain our food supply
Everyone knows that obesity is a major health crisis in the United States and many other countries, but humans aren’t just getting fatter, we’re also getting bigger overall. Humans are...
High school in chaos after bullies used boy with cerebral palsy as human bridge
About 50 students and adults rallied outside a high school in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Tuesday, calling for an end to bullying after a teen with cerebral palsy was used as...
You couldn't pay Rory McIlroy to watch Tiger-Phil showdown
Rory McIlroy won't be shelling out the $19.99 to watch golf's $9 million showdown on Nov. 23. The much-hyped one-on-one matchup between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be available...
Creeping mud geyser cuts a destructive path through California
A gurgling, foul-smelling muddy spring is creeping across Southern California — and scientists worry it could destroy everything in its path. "It's a slow-moving disaster," Alfredo Estrada, Imperial County's fire...
Woman accused of raping 12-year-old girl
A Montana woman was charged with raping a 12-year-old girl, after sexually assaulting the child on two occasions, authorities said. Reene Marie Mills, 38, of Helena, is facing felony charges...
Family blames 9-year-old’s suicide on bullying, ADHD meds
The parents of a 9-year-old Alabama girl who hanged herself say a combination of bullying and her ADHD medications was to blame. Madison "Maddie" Whittsett, a fourth-grader from Birmingham, was...
Shares of PG&E plunge amid warning of possible wildfire liability
Shares of California utility PG&E Corp. fell 18 percent Wednesday after the company warned of liquidity concerns if its equipment was found responsible for starting the Camp wildfire currently raging...
Man drives truck into courthouse to report his drugs were stolen
GULFPORT, Miss. — A man has been arrested after he drove his pickup truck into a courthouse in Mississippi. News outlets reported that the Gulfport Police Department said in a...
Rainstorm may give California firefighters break from battling wildfires
Firefighters battling the most destructive blazes in California history may get a hand from Mother Nature next week — in the form of rainstorms. A set of storms appears to...
The brutal reason WWE's Paige can never return to the ring
British wrestling star Paige has insisted she will never compete in WWE over fears she could suffer another neck injury leading to paralysis. The former two-time Divas champion responded to...
Study finds we check our phones a whopping 52 times a day
At this point, smartphone addiction is a pretty well understood phenomenon, even if we sometimes feel powerless to do much about it. Everything seems to be going in one direction...
Macy's raises holiday profit outlook as online sales surge
Macy’s raised its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday, signaling a strong holiday shopping season ahead as it benefits from a growing online business and a revamped loyalty program. The department...
Man kills wife, himself days after she files for divorce
A man in Idaho fatally shot himself after gunning down his wife just days after she filed for divorce, authorities said. Police in Meridian discovered the violence after responding to...
Snap subpoenaed by DOJ and SEC over IPO disclosures
The feds are looking into whether Snap Inc. misled investors ahead of its $3.4 billion deal to go public last year by failing to flag the threat that Instagram posed...
The one word that got Draymond Green banned for Durant fight
We now know at least one word that got Draymond Green in trouble. Green was suspended after repeatedly calling Kevin Durant a “bitch” after Monday’s loss against the Clippers, which...
This city will pay you more than $10K to move there
Go West, young entrepreneur. Tulsa, Okla. is offering remote workers $10,000 to move there. The city is joining the ranks of other locations in the US including Vermont and Maine...
Parents blame son's pregnant wife for horrific murders of family
The parents of the Colorado man who murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters claimed their son was in an “abusive” marriage with a manipulative woman who was more...
'I hate baby Jesus!': Girl wants to be Batman in Christmas play
This little girl had a shocking reaction after being cast as an angel in her school's Nativity play in Poulton-le-Fylde, England. It turns out 3-year-old Darcy Raine Cheshire would rather...
Would you pay $200 for a designer Thanksgiving turkey?
After last year’s debacle, Vicky Konstantinidis wasn’t about to leave the centerpiece of her Thanksgiving dinner to chance. In 2017, the Long Island resident had been a little late to...
Israeli defense minister resigns over Gaza cease-fire deal
JERUSALEM — Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman abruptly resigned his post Wednesday in protest over a cease-fire reached with Gaza militants, in a move that rocked the Israeli political scene...
Woodward blasts CNN's lawsuit over Jim Acosta credentials
Famed Watergate journalist Bob Woodward blasted CNN for suing the Trump administration over its suspension of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, according to a report. “Too many people for Trump or...
'Friend' of synagogue shooter said massacre was a 'dry run'
A self-described white nationalist who claimed he was a "friend" of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect Robert Bowers was busted on a gun charge after claiming the massacre was a “dry...
El Chapo's lawyer: Mexican presidents are on cartel's payroll
Brooklyn prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to strike explosive opening statements made by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's lawyer — in which he claimed both former and current Mexican presidents are...
The moment Becky Lynch's 'face broke' in WWE debacle
The Survivor Series dream match between Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey is off. WWE said that Lynch has a "broken face" that will keep her out of Sunday's pay-per-view. Reports...
Bloomingdale's to sell big appliances in flagship store
This holiday season, Bloomingdale’s would like to sell you a dishwasher. In the latest sign that department stores are desperate to redeploy excess floor space, Bloomingdale’s has cut a partnership...
This dog's adorable 'bat' ears are ruining his life
Tug is a 12-year-old dog in England whom nobody wants to adopt. Apparently, the pooch's giant "bat" ears are turning off potential owners. According to workers at the Coventry branch...
NYPD officer helps family score tickets to 'Hamilton'
This cop didn't write tickets — he helped pay for them. Officer Ricardo Dicandia came to the rescue of a tourist from Ireland who was hell-bent on seeing "Hamilton" — handing...
13-year-old pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of 6-year-old
BATON ROUGE, La. — A 13-year-old boy in Louisiana has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old. The Advocate reports the child appeared in...
Ralph Lauren will be first American designer knighted by the Queen
Call him Sir Ralph. Iconic fashion designer Ralph Lauren has officially gone from the Bronx to Buckingham Palace, it was announced Wednesday. The 79-year-old — who is celebrating the 50th...
Voters in Canadian city say 'no thanks' to 2026 Olympics
CALGARY, Alberta — Calgary's bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics was rebuffed on Tuesday when local voters said "no" in a nonbinding referendum. Unofficial results showed that 56 percent...
Jacob deGrom will be worthy Cy Young successor to Felix Hernandez
Over at the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s (imaginary) headquarters, we call this “Awards Week.” Yet this specific week, here in 2018, feels bigger. Maybe we should call this one...
How Knicks are trying to fix their frustrated free-agent signing
Mario Hezonja criticized his defense. He ripped his free-throw and 3-point shooting. He admitted his playmaking needs improvement. The Knicks’ newcomer, however, insisted he hasn’t lost confidence. “It will come,”...
Man tries to trade cannabis for a car, ends up in jail
ALBANY, Ore. — Marijuana is legal in Oregon, but you can't barter it for a car. Police in Albany, Oregon, said Tuesday a car dealer posted a Mazda SUV for...
Voting machines in Florida overheat amid recount
The Florida recount hit another snag on Tuesday when voting machines in Palm Beach County overheated, a report said. The malfunction in the decade-old machines gave incorrect totals on the...
Another Giants rookie starting to turn heads
Saquon Barkley has impressed Giants fans since his first preseason touch. Now, the team’s top defensive draft pick is showcasing exciting potential, too. Rookie linebacker Lorenzo Carter notched a career-high...
CIA considered using 'truth serum' on post-9/11 detainees
WASHINGTON — Shortly after 9/11, the CIA considered using a drug it thought might work like a truth serum and force terror suspects to give up information about potential attacks....
Peter Alonso's offseason: Van Wagenen dinner and eye-opening play
Over Mexican food in Scottsdale, Ariz., the two rookies bonded, sharing visions of a big upcoming season for the Mets. Peter Alonso left that recent meeting impressed with his new...
EPA official indicted on ethics charges in Alabama
An official at the Environmental Protection Agency, who was appointed by President Trump, has been indicted for violating state ethics laws in Alabama. Trey Glenn, who is the Southeast regional...
McDonald’s worker accused of assaulting manager with ‘crispy’ bacon
A South Carolina McDonald’s employee reportedly was charged with third-degree assault and battery last Friday after she physically confronted her manager. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. when the Bluffton...
Durant not dishing on Draymond after leading Warriors to win
OOAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant never found his typical offensive flow and found it a little strange playing without fiery Draymond Green, even if they have yet to make up...
Nursing home calls cops on 91-year-old visiting his wife
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Officials at a Connecticut nursing home called the police on a 91-year-old man visiting his wife. Heinz Vonkuthy said Tuesday he was trying to kiss his wife...
Jumaane Williams secures WFP backing in bid for public advocate
Councilman Jumaane Williams has secured the backing of the Working Families Party and other progressive activists in his bid to become the city’s next public advocate, sources said Tuesday night....
Man dies after jumping from Upper West Side building
A 50-year-old man died after jumping from a building on the Upper West Side and falling onto scaffolding below, cops said. Bobby Richardson plummeted from the public housing complex at...
Jets' wide receiver numbers tell an ugly story
The Jets offense has too many issues to count right now, but one of the biggest has been a lack of production at wide receiver. The Jets have 98 catches...
Judge ends Palm steakhouse family feud, awards founder's grandkids $120M
Grazie mille, your Honor. A Manhattan judge has ended a family feud between the owners of the legendary Palm steakhouses by granting a late founder’s grandkids about $20 million. Italian...
Kristaps Porzingis talking like he's closing in on Knicks return
Kristaps Porzingis is talking like someone planning on a return. In fact, the Knicks’ star forward is making it sound as if he’s nearing the end of his rehabilitation road....