June 14, 2018
Charges dropped against college students accused of gang rape
Charges were dropped Thursday against two University of Central Florida students who were accused of gang-raping a woman at a frat party. David Anthony Kirk, 20, and Jack Ryan Smith,...
Michael Cohen wants judge to place gag order on Stormy Daniels' lawyer
Donald Trump's personal attorney asked a federal judge Thursday night to sign a gag order to stop porn actress Stormy Daniels' lawyer from speaking with reporters and releasing information about...
Shinnecocked and loaded on opening day
“That’s one small step for man ... one giant leap for mankind.” — Neil Armstrong, Hero “I’ll take $20 on Germany to win the World Cup and $20 on my...
Tiger's start was horrific and it only got worse
There was buzz, like a U.S. Open hadn’t experienced in three years, because there was Tiger Woods, back at the tournament he’d claimed three times. More than 20 minutes before...
Man busted for bringing fake grenade to court
A Manhattan numbskull strolled into Queens court Thursday with a fake grenade Thursday, drawing an immediate response from the bomb squad, law enforcement sources said. David Herbsman, a 22-year-old from...
Banner towed by airplane breaks loose, shatters car window
TRENTON, N.J. — An airplane-towed banner broke loose and came down near the New Jersey Statehouse, fluttering to the ground and shattering the rear windshield of a parked car. The...
Greg Norman's advice for golfers among fiery Shinnecock crowd
Two-time major champion Greg Norman talks to The Post’s Justin Terranova about his near fight with a fan at the 1986 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, his brief time at FOX...
Banksy print worth $45K stolen from Toronto art exhibit
A Banksy print worth $45,000 was stolen from an unsanctioned art exhibit in Toronto this week, according to police. Surveillance video released Thursday shows a man swiping the highly prized...
Roller coaster derails, drops 2 riders 30 feet
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Six people have been taken to a hospital after a roller coaster in Florida derailed, leaving some riders dangling 34 feet above the ground. According to...
Another Donovan-Grimm debate turns nasty
It was billed as a high-minded conversation, but it couldn’t steer clear of the muck. Staten Island Congressman Dan Donovan and his primary challenger Michael Grimm duked it out once...
Boy dies, brother and mother critical after shooting behind dentist's office
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — One boy died and his brother and mom were in critical condition Thursday following a shooting in a suburban Denver parking lot, according to police. Westminster police...
IG report finds FBI agents have cozy relationships with reporters
The long-awaited Justice Department examination into the FBI’s investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails also revealed a cozy relationship between some Washington reporters and G-men. “We identified numerous FBI employees, at...
Teachers, students tell 'real story' behind fatal classroom stabbing
On Sept. 27, 2017, Abel Cedeno, an 18-year-old sophomore who had been bullied for his sexuality, snapped. Cedeno says he was being mocked by two boys; he pulled a black...
Gleyber Torres delivers after Yankees move him up in lineup
Gleyber Torres never hit more than 11 homers in a minor league season. In 1,591 plate appearances in the minors, he hit 24 home runs. And in his first 45...
Father/daughter duo are among rare Native American actors in Hollywood
"Westworld” actor David Midthunder estimates there are only about a dozen Native American actors in Hollywood — so it’s unique that both David and his daughter, Amber Midthunder (FX’s “Legion”),...
Senators slam top financial regulator over banking scandal
A top financial regulator felt the wrath of senior senators over his refusal to say which banks were behind the opening of 20,000 potentially unauthorized accounts. Speaking before the Senate...
El Chapo's lawyer asks judge to toss statements made during extradition
The lawyer for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is asking a Brooklyn federal judge to toss statements prosecutors claim were made by the kingpin during his 2017 extradition, saying it's not...
Joyriding pre-teens flip parents' car, escape unharmed: cops
Two joyriding Staten Island girls, ages 10 and 12, flipped their parents’ car onto its side on Thursday, but avoided any serious injury, law enforcement sources said. The pre-teen swiped...
Heastie doesn’t think lawmakers will back sports gambling
On the same day that legal sports betting took off sprinting in New Jersey, New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said in Albany Thursday he doesn’t have the votes to...
Daily News design and layout now all done in Chicago
The Daily News, New York’s so-called “hometown paper,” is now doing all its design and layout work in Chicago. The long-feared change began Wednesday and our sources say the journalists...
Michael Conforto's swing tweak pays immediate dividends
PHOENIX — Michael Conforto has returned to the laboratory in an attempt to discover his missing swing. And the Mets outfielder is confident that he, hitting coach Pat Roessler and...
Top suitors vying for former Time magazines
Ari Emanuel’s William Morris Endeavor is said to be in the game to buy Sports Illustrated, one of four former Time Inc. titles that the current owner Meredith is auctioning...
Bill Clinton's new book has a huge week of sales
“The President Is Missing,” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, sold 152,000 copies in hardcover its first week on sale. The tracking service NPD Bookscan said that qualified for the...
Teachers file suit over forced union dues
Teachers across New York state are being illegally forced to cough up union dues — even if they’re not members, according to a new class-action federal lawsuit. Gov. Cuomo signed...
Sanchez returns to Yankees lineup — will his bat return, too?
Gary Sanchez was back from his mini-break Thursday night after just two games. It remains to be seen if he’s back from his slump. The struggling Yankees catcher returned to...
Newsday begins printing at troubled NY Times plant
The last editions of Newsday printed at its Melville plants creaked off the presses on Sunday. This week the printing was outsourced and began its press run at the College...
Company slammed for 'Baby Daddy' Father's Day card
You can’t judge a book by its cover — but a Father’s Day card, that’s a different story. Just ask American Greetings, which caught plenty of grief on Thursday for...
'Incredibles' Edna Mode is based on these fashion mavens
Director and screenwriter Brad Bird always took issue with one comic-book trope. Were we really to believe that Peter Parker was bent over a sewing machine, whipping up his Spidey...
Yankees Midtown steakhouse to close after less than five years
The Yankees may be winning on the field — but they have taken a big K in the kitchen. After less than five years, the Bronx Bombers’ extravagant steak house...
This is likely just a cameo for Yankees' surprise prospect
Jonathan Loaisiga had a reaction similar to that of many others when he got the news he’d be making his next start for the Yankees. “It was a big surprise...
Giants' QB pick has unlikely ally in camp: his competition
Rookie Kyle Lauletta got to see some familiar faces the past two days at Giants minicamp. A three-person camera crew from the University of Richmond, the quarterback’s alma mater, squeezed...
On brutal day at US Open, even a power group is overpowered
One by one, they filed -- grim-faced and quietly -- into the Shinnecock Hills members’ pro shop, which for the U.S. Open this week has been converted into the scoring...
$10 lattes weren't enough to keep this coffee shop afloat
See ya latte! The Greenpoint, Brooklyn, coffeehouse that made headlines in 2014 for selling an eye-poppingly pricey $10 latte was shuttered by city marshals this week because the owners were...
Trump approves plan to impose steep tariffs on Chinese goods
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has approved a plan to impose punishing tariffs on tens of billions of dollars of Chinese goods as early as Friday, a move that could...
Some animals have figured out a way to completely avoid humans
Lions and tigers and bears are increasingly becoming night owls because of us, a new study says. Scientists have long known that human activity disrupts nature. Besides becoming more vigilant...
Sounds like Yankees player would love a Jacob deGrom trade
It’s hard to see how the Yankees could end up with Jacob deGrom, with the Mets’ and Yankees’ shared disdain for dealing with each other and the Yankees’ unwillingness to...
School forced my daughter to cover legs with duct tape: mom
A seventh-grader in Maryland had to use duct tape to cover her legs after wearing ripped jeans to school – and her mother is not happy about it. Nicole Williams...
5-month-old girl mauled to death by babysitter's dog
FOREST PARK, Ga. — A Georgia family is in mourning after their babysitter's dog killed their 5-month-old child. Clayton County Police Sgt. Ashanti Marbury says the German shepherd mauled Paige...
Blind woman with rare condition can only see moving objects
Milena Canning has been blind for about one-third of her life. Thirty years ago, she suffered from a respiratory infection and a series of strokes, which landed her in an...
Will Tina Turner join Donna Summer and Cher on Broadway?
The era of the jukebox musical, epitomized by the sensational “Jersey Boys,” is winding down. Now it’s time to bow down to the diva musical. Critics threw rocks at “Summer:...
AT&T, Time Warner complete $85B merger
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Thursday night finally closed his $85 billion merger with Time Warner, the company said. The Justice Department earlier in the afternoon had backed down and...
After ankle surgery, new Jets receiver talks domination
If Terrelle Pryor plays as big as he talks, the Jets may have an elite wide receiver on their hands. In his first comments since signing a one-year, $4.5 million...
Investigators seize NYCHA records in office raid
Federal and local investigators seized records from the New York City Housing Authority on Wednesday as part of a criminal probe at the embattled agency, according to sources familiar with...
Man pleads guilty in killing over domino game
DECATUR, Ala. — An Alabama man will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing an opponent who was shot to death over a game of dominoes. The...
'Superfly' director wanted Future to be his Curtis Mayfield
For his new remake of the 1972 blaxploitation classic “Superfly,” Director X knew the music was going to have to live up to that title. No doubt, the ghost of...
Kellen Winslow Jr. facing life in prison on rape, kidnapping charges
A week after being arrested on a burglary charge, Kellen Winslow Jr. now faces multiple sex-crime counts in San Diego that could land him prison for life. The former Jets...
Mom busts teen son in bed with middle school counselor: cops
A Texas middle school counselor turned herself in to police after a student's mom allegedly caught her in bed with her teen son, according to authorities. Shannon Hathaway, who was...
Scalise back for congressional game a year after shooting
WASHINGTON — Steve Scalise, the House majority whip who was shot at a Republican baseball practice a year ago, fielded a ground ball and threw out the first batter of...
Why theatergoers are giving 'Frozen' the cold shoulder
Want room to spread out? Head to the St. James Theatre on Broadway, where empty seats abound at the musical “Frozen.” But isn’t Disney’s story of ice queen Elsa and...
GOP operative allegedly kicked in groin by cop faked pictures of bruised member: defense
Now that's ballsy. The state GOP finance chair who accused a former Port Authority cop of kneeing him in the groin might have faked the pictures of his bruised member,...
Man praised for bringing pizza to immigrants discovered in truck
A Texas man was praised Wednesday after delivering pizza to more than 50 illegal immigrants who were discovered in a sweltering truck near San Antonio International Airport. Armando Colunga told Fox...
Woman set on fire by boyfriend has burns on 90 percent of body: lawyers
The Brooklyn woman whose boyfriend set her on fire and bludgeoned her with a hammer has burns over 90 percent of her body, prosecutors revealed Thursday in court papers. In...
With 'Liberation,' Christina Aguilera proves she's still got it
She was an original coach on “The Voice,” schooling teams for five seasons from 2011 to 2016, but Christina Aguilera could still out-sing most of the competition in the music...
'Superfly' remake worth it for the hair and costumes alone
Here are some things that are legitimately superfly in “Superfly”: the vertical hairdo on fabulously named anti-hero Youngblood Priest (Trevor Jackson) and his vast collection of trenchcoats (black leather, brown...
New York should pass a sports-betting law immediately
It has been just a few short weeks since the US Supreme Court overturned the federal law that had prohibited states from legalizing sports betting. And states like Delaware, New...
Boy and bear become friends at zoo, play jumping game together
Most folks might run away in fear after coming face-to-face with a bear, but not 5-year-old Ian Parker. Ian, along with his father Patrick Parker, had recently stopped by the...
Residents are right to fight to keep psych ward open
On Wednesday, concerned community members gathered in upper Manhattan to rally against a proposal by New York-Presbyterian to close 30 inpatient psychiatric beds at Allen Hospital in Inwood. Their concerns...
It's time for Scott Pruitt to step aside
It’s time to test the proposition whether it’s possible to roll back the Obama regulatory agenda without using government employees as glorified personal assistants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt...
Man charged with threatening mass shooting at Disney World
COCOA, Fla. — Authorities say they've arrested a Florida man who threatened on Facebook to commit a mass shooting at Walt Disney World. Florida Today reports that 23-year-old Derek Eitel...
Inspector general's report highlights Comey's biggest mistake
Michael Horowitz’s report on the Clinton e-mail investigation is chock full of “whoa” moments, but it’s best to keep in mind that his goal as Justice Department inspector general is...
Crime lab employee accidentally shoots self
RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities say an employee at North Carolina's state crime lab accidentally shot herself while testing a weapon. North Carolina Department of Justice spokeswoman Laura Brewer says the...
Creepy janitor spied on girl in school bathroom: suit
A janitor who was caught spying on a young girl in the bathroom of an elite Lower East Side public school never served a day in jail — but now...
Another dead child the city might've saved
It happened again: Cops say a drug-addicted mother already on the city’s radar murdered her 5-month-old baby. On Tuesday, Joann McLeod allegedly threw her young son, Raymond Porfil Jr., against...
Jets coach likens Elijah McGuire to Hall of Fame running back
The comparison drew quizzical looks and are-you-sure follow-up questions, but Stump Mitchell wasn’t backing down. The Jets’ running backs coach really sees some LaDainian Tomlinson in second-year pro Elijah McGuire....
Woman behind billboards accusing ex-teacher of rape plans next steps
ALBANY -- The woman who put up three huge billboards targeting a teacher she accuses of raping her 20 years ago now plans to fly her message above her alma...
Teen dead after 'hood surfing' car stunt
ABINGDON, Va. — Virginia State Police say a 15-year-old boy is dead after attempting a dangerous automobile stunt known as “hood surfing.” Authorities say the incident happened Wednesday afternoon in...
The real-life story of making 'Gotti' is crazier than the movie
With its twists and turns and colorful cast of characters — celebrities and con men among them — the making of “Gotti” is more intriguing than the John Travolta film...
Small town mayor re-elected with 100% of vote from all 3 residents
RUSO, N.D. — The man believed to be North Dakota's oldest mayor has breezed to another term, winning unanimously in a vote that saw 100 percent turnout. Ruso Mayor Bruce...
Men get probation for slitting dog's throat on Snapchat
BASTROP, La. — A judge has ordered probation, a fine and community service for an Arkansas man who slit a pit bull's throat on camera in Louisiana and another man...
'But my emails': Hillary Clinton trolls James Comey
Hillary Clinton slammed former FBI director James Comey — who investigated her use of a private email server on government business — for using a personal email to conduct FBI...
That buzz you hear from Jets camp is all about Sam Darnold
After all the OTAs and the minicamp that ended Thursday, the first true verdict on Sam Darnold is in: In the eyes of his teammates, a star is being born....
Truck collision spills Fireball on highway, causes fire
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Add Fireball to the menu served up by Arkansas roads. Two tractor-trailers collided Thursday on Interstate 40 in central Arkansas, causing one to spill hundreds...
A sports-betting neophyte's adventure with help from a pro
Bettors, place your bets — or if you’re like me, seek immediate help from the guy wearing a blazer covered in $100 bills. When I walked into Monmouth Park racetrack...
FBI director: Inspector general's report proves no political bias
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday said the Justice Department’s inspector general’s report exonerates the bureau from charges of political bias. “This report did not find any evidence of political...
High school stops selling yearbook over Nazi quote
ANDOVER, Mass. — A Massachusetts high school has pulled its yearbook after the principal found out that a student had used a quote generally attributed to Adolf Hitler or Joseph...
Sessions cites Bible to justify immigration policy of separating kids from parents
Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the White House on Thursday cited the Bible as justification for the Trump administration’s policy of forcibly separating children from their parents if they cross...
Reputed mobster, construction boss allegedly threatened contractor, his family
A reputed Bonanno associate and a construction boss were hauled into Manhattan court Thursday accused of threatening to murder a contractor and his family if he didn’t pay a six-figure...
Luann de Lesseps is ditching $6M Hamptons home for the Catskills
Luann de Lesseps, the former countess and "Real Housewives of New York" star, is moving upstate to the Catskills. The news comes a day after The Post exclusively reported that...
Woman dies after contracting virus spread by rodent droppings
A 67-year-old Oregon woman died on Wednesday after contracting a rare, incurable disease typically transmitted through rodent droppings. The Deschutes County Health Department said the woman, identified as Lindy Farr,...
Yankees might want to bring YES Network home
The Yankees are considering buying back control of YES Network, sources told The Post. The Yankees currently own 20 percent of the network they founded in 2001. The 80 percent...
A US Open survivor still has elusive No. 1 ranking in sight
Justin Rose awoke at 4:30 a.m. and eased into his day. His tee time was three hours away. He took a shower. He got dressed. He drank a cup of...
Inn workers get sick after eating pot-laced candy left by guests
SHELBURNE, Vt. — Police say two employees of an inn at a popular Vermont tourist destination ate marijuana-laced chocolate left behind by guests and got sick. Shelburne Police were called...
Justice Department won't appeal AT&T-Time Warner decision
President Trump’s Department of Justice has backed down and decided not to appeal Judge Richard Leon’s decision to clear AT&T’s $85 billion merger with Time Warner, according to public filings....
Florida massacre suspect's brother starts anti-bully campaign
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The younger brother of the Florida school shooting suspect launched an anti-bullying campaign Thursday, saying he witnessed mistreatment of Nikolas Cruz that may have been a...
The folly of Trump's haters and other comments
Political desk: Without Obama, Democrats Flounder Former President Barack Obama’s absence from the 2018 midterm elections has some Democrats frustrated. At The Hill, Amie Parnes reports that with a “lack...
FBI agent who wanted to 'stop' Trump has really just helped him
“We’ll stop it.” With the revelation of those three words, which popped up in today's Justice Department report about the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton, the world has changed. We...
How B.J. Hill is getting noticed among Giants rookies
B.J. Hill may have been overshadowed at times on a North Carolina State defensive line that included fifth-overall pick Bradley Chubb, but he has still found ways to make a...
The 2018 World Cup kicks off
The World Cup kicks off with the Opening Ceremony in Moscow, Russia.
The Odell Beckham outsiders don't see deserves big new deal
Here’s the thing about Odell Beckham Jr. For all the speculation about getting him on the field, the real issue with the superstar receiver is the exact opposite concern: The...
MLB is not happy about the leak of 'f--king' furious Terry Collins
Somebody’s ass is gonna be in the jackpot. What, you didn’t see the leaked video -- with real-time audio -- of Noah Syndergaard getting thrown out of a 2016 Mets-Dodgers...
Researchers catch biggest tadpole on record
This critter might be a tad too big. The largest bullfrog tadpole on record was discovered by a volunteer at the American Museum of Natural History’s Southwestern Research Station in...
French police stop suspected terror attack at swingers' club
A terrorist planned to bomb a swingers’ club in France – but authorities were able to thwart his attack, they said Thursday. Cops found a handmade explosive device inside the...
New York finally ready to pass anti-'Revenge Porn' law
The courageous voices of thousands of revenge porn victims have finally been heard. A bill outlawing the practice passed the state Assembly’s Codes Committee on Thursday, putting it on the...
Famed Stanford Prison Experiment was a fraud, scientist says
One of the most famous--and controversial-- psychology studies ever conducted is a fraud, a scientist claims in a new report. Not only was the Stanford Prison Experiment a sham, but...
Berkeley declares 'climate emergency' worse than WWII
The Berkeley City Council on Tuesday night declared what it called a "climate emergency" with more global significance than World War II, and called for an immediate effort to "humanely...
Deer runs wild through Washington DC subway station
Doe! Washington, D.C. commuters were clueless as a nimble deer ran a’buck inside the Crystal City subway station Tuesday morning – at least until the creature came face-to-face with them....
Toxic coal mines transformed into beautiful mountain lakes
GROSSRAESCHEN, Germany — As the sun beats down on a small vineyard by the rippling waters of Grossraeschen Lake, there's little sign of the vast wound that lies beneath. Meuro,...
This is what a real US Open nightmare looks like
Scott Gregory’s first round at the US Open wasn’t all bad — he made par on the first hole. But that was something he wouldn’t do again until No. 11....
Rare woolly mammoth bone found on beach
An extremely rare woolly mammoth bone has been found on a beach in Scotland. The mysterious bone was found on a beach in Loch Ryan in southwest Scotland by Nic...
This doctor chose to stop bathing for a month after giving birth
A high-flying doctor has revealed how she didn’t shower for 30 days after giving birth -- and swears it helped her bond with her son. After welcoming baby Matthew into...
Disgraced ex-doctor charged in 1988 cold case murder
A former doctor in Texas is now facing capital murder charges after a woman who was raped and strangled during an attack three decades ago died earlier this year, prosecutors...
Kurt Cobain's personal items to go on show in Ireland
LONDON — An exhibition dedicated to late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain opens in Ireland next month, showcasing a selection of the grunge rock singer’s belongings curated by his family. From...
This 4-year-old is a better driver than you
There's no denying this kid has some pretty impeccable drifting skills. Videos posted on his Facebook page “TonyRayDrift” show the 4-year-old’s nearly perfect precision when swerving in and around orange...
What it's like traveling in a Muslim country during Ramadan
Living in Australia the entirety of my 28 years on earth, I’m the first to admit I have a somewhat limited knowledge of other religions. While moving from a small...
Teens are having less sex, doing fewer drugs: study
No wonder kids these days are so fragile! Teens are drinking less milk than ever before, according to a new government survey, which also found that young people are not...
Man who stored World War II-era guns busted for weapons, drugs
The man who kept a cache of World War II-era weapons in his Brooklyn home has been busted for weapons and drug possession, cops said. Riccardo Rodriguez, 39, who lives...
Amazon is now selling steaks out of trucks
NEW YORK — Donna Brunswick drove to a Costco last month to pick up 2 pounds of raw flank steak — not at the wholesale club, but from a truck...
Comey responds to DOJ report accusing him of insubordination
Ex-FBI Director James Comey on Thursday called the Justice Department’s report that accused him of insubordination for the way he handled the probe into Hillary Clinton’s emails “reasonable” — even...
Your smartphone habit is turning your kids into monsters
You can’t phone it in when parenting. Parents and caregivers who spend a lot of time on their smartphones during family bonding moments like meals or bedtime can hurt their...
Couple uses blazing wildfire as wedding photo background
A couple has improvised their way to viral fame after a wildfire forced them to reconfigure their wedding day plans. Sara and Michael Kramer of Fort Collins, Colo., were planning...
Mom comes back from trip to son’s hilarious welcome sign
One Oklahoma woman returning from a business trip got quite a surprise from her young son who went to meet her at the airport. Barbara Nielsen was on her way...
The stock market suffers from seasonal affective disorder, too
Economist John Maynard Keynes said that “animal spirits” move the markets, but maybe the sun and the clouds have something to do with it, too. In his “General Theory of...
Women are way more happy when they're drinking white wine
Women are happier drinking white rather than red wine, experts say. They found emotions such as joy and happiness were enhanced by fruity and floral white wines. But women associated...
These are the personality types most likely to cheat
We all think we know a cheater when we see one. They'll always be working late, or super protective of their phone, or insisting that the old office fling is...
How to stop decision fatigue from causing an anxiety attack
In adults, a lack of routine is best described as a phenomenon called "decision fatigue." A lack of clearly defined "rules and routines" leads to having to make many decisions....
Nate Solder achy but OK after helping defuse Giants fight
Nothing like going out with a bang. While scuffles seem like rituals of summer for NFL teams, the Giants took theirs to another level Thursday in the final brief practice...
Sam Darnold will start from the bottom
Sam Darnold is going to have to earn it. The Jets aren’t going to hand the third-overall pick the starting job. Following the third and final practice of this week’s...
Mars dust storm is pummeling NASA's Opportunity rover
Things are not looking great for NASA’s Opportunity rover on Mars. The rover, which is nearing its 15th year, is stuck in a fierce dust storm that is blanketing the...
Hundreds of Florida beachgoers treated for jellyfish stings
More than 1,000 beachgoers in Florida have been treated for jellyfish stings since Saturday, Volusia County Beach Safety officials said. Overall, 1,193 people have been treated for jellyfish stings, Tammy...
Remembering the Grenfell Tower inferno
On June 14, 2017, in west London, a massive fire ripped through the 27-story Grenfell Tower apartment block, trapping residents inside. 200 firefighters battled the blaze as police officers attempted...
Sandy Alderson's plan worked, just in time to maybe blow it up
The crux of Sandy Alderson’s plan may never have worked better, and the Mets have hardly ever played worse. The Alderson Mets were designed to be led by elite starting...
Corey Johnson wants city to expand specialized schools for minorities
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Thursday the city must take a serious look at adding more specialized high schools to help ensure more minority students have access. During a...
Comey used personal email for government business
The inspector general’s report on the FBI and Justice Department’s probe of Hillary Clinton’s private email server found that several G-men — including former director James Comey — used “personal...
Teen charged with threatening to kill Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris
A Maryland man threatened to murder Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Kamala Harris and March for Our Lives protesters because he was frustrated with liberals and wanted to see "people suffer,"...
Snapchat's new Snap Kit allows third-party apps access to features
The next time you’re flirting with someone on Tinder you may be able to add your Bitmoji to seal the deal. The more personal interaction on the hookup site will...
Infamous pedophile smiles as he gets life in prison
Australian pedophile Peter Gerard Scully, considered one of the world’s most depraved child traffickers and rapists, smiled as he was sentenced to life in a Philippines court. The former Melbourne,...
Tom Wolfe left bulk of fortune to wife of 40 years
Author Tom Wolfe left the bulk of his fortune — and his literary legacy — to his wife of 40 years, Sheila Berger Wolfe, according to his will, which was...
Russia's rout of Saudi Arabia doesn't mean they're any good
Saudi Arabia's defensive ineptitude allowed Russia to run away with the World Cup opener.
Gary Cohn contradicts Trump on importance of trade deficits
Gary Cohn, President Trump’s former top economic adviser, on Thursday contradicted his former boss on the importance of trade deficits — saying a trade war could wipe out the benefits...
Eiffel Tower getting bulletproof wall to ward off terror attacks
The city of Paris on Thursday debuted the 10-foot-tall panes of bulletproof glass that’ll partially surround the Eiffel Tower — as part of a plan to protect the landmark against...
Subway masturbation suspect busted after string of incidents
Cops busted the serial subway sicko who was first caught on video pleasuring himself behind a Spider-Man backpack, police said Thursday. Roberto Remedios, 62, first struck around 10 p.m. April...
Browns player provides most ironic Kevin Durant insult
Myles Garrett doesn't know much about winning. The former No. 1-overall draft pick has yet to be on the winning end of an NFL game, as the Browns went 0-16...
US team's absence doesn’t spoil World Cup for FOX soccer voice
As the United States was getting eliminated from World Cup contention last October, John Strong was feeding his cats. FOX’s lead play-by-play man for the World Cup could not watch....
Ryan says he opposes breaking up migrant families
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday he opposed the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their parents after families were detained for crossing the southern border illegally. "We don't...
Maloney all smiles with diplomat who likened drug war to 'Final Solution'
Rep. Carolyn Maloney is coming under fire from human rights activists for hobnobbing with a Philippine official who likened his regime’s brutal anti-drug campaign that’s killed thousands to the Nazis'...
AG claims 'coincidence' after filing Trump lawsuit on his birthday
It was just good — or bad — timing. New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's charity on the same day as President Trump's 72nd birthday...
Texts reveal disgraced FBI agent told lover 'we'll stop' Trump
A top FBI agent involved in the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s e-mails told a colleague in 2016 that “we’ll stop” Donald Trump from becoming president, according to the Justice Department’s...
Trump loses appeal to delay 'Apprentice' contestant's defamation lawsuit
Donald Trump has lost an appeal to New York's highest court to delay a defamation lawsuit filed by a former "Apprentice" contestant until he's out of office. The state Court...
Horrible kids destroy 320 million years of history in an instant
An "irreplaceable" iconic stone landmark that took 320 million years to form has been smashed in seconds by "idiot" youths. One of the balancing stones at the Brimham Rocks was...
Virginia's GOP pick salutes the Confederate flag and all it stands for
The new GOP Senate candidate for Virginia, Corey Stewart, is not shy about showing his support for the Confederate flag. Footage from an "Old South Ball" event from 2017 shows...
Cops say man asked them to test his meth after 'violent reaction'
A man who thought he was having a bad reaction to methamphetamine asked deputies in Florida to test the drug, saying he wanted to “press charges” against his dealer, authorities...
'Tag' is the man-child flick of the summer
The new comedy “Tag” makes a movie outta man-children. One of the funniest films of the summer so far, it tells the story of five scruffy Peter Pans, who have...
Politician pepper sprays himself in campaign ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UYurrW7GVg A Colorado businessman running for Congress agreed to be pepper sprayed in the eyes — to prove to voters that Mace can stop a school shooter. Levi Tillemann, one...
This weekly activity could help you live an extra four years
Want to live longer? Consider joining a church. People who are religious live an average of four years longer than those who have no ties to religion, a study published...
Tiny homes offer refuge for Hawaiians fleeing volcano
These tiny houses are making a big impact on Hawaii’s Big Island. Eruptions from the Kilauea volcano have forced thousands of residents to flee their homes since early May. So...
Creep busted after he tried to kidnap tot in stroller: cops
A career criminal tried to kidnap a 2-year-old boy from the terrified tot’s mom as she pushed the child in a stroller along a Brooklyn street, police said Thursday. “Give...
Shocking number of Americans have sex at work
More than 1 in 10 Americans have “done the business” at their business, according to a new survey. A new study of 2,000 people found that 14 percent of those...
'Golden State Killer' cleared of 1978 double-murder cold case
Accused Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo was cleared this week of a 1978 cold-case slaying of a woman and her young son. The double slaying in Simi Valley, Southern California,...
Are Yankees in first or second? Explaining the bizarre standings
The Yankees go into Thursday in an odd position. More accurately, their position is, well, a tad unclear. According to ESPN's standings as of Thursday morning, New York is in...
Immigrant: Border officials took my baby as I was nursing
A Honduran woman has accused US border officials of ripping her infant daughter away from her as she was breastfeeding her at a detention center in Texas, according to a...
New Jersey governor makes first legal sports bet after law goes into effect
All bets are on! Gamblers flocked to Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey Thursday morning to finally place legal sports bets. The mostly male crowd broke out into cheers and...
Unassigned city teachers bill rises to $136 million
The bill for the city’s unassigned teacher pool ballooned to $136 million at the beginning of the year, according to a new report from the Citizens Budget Commission. Citing runaway...
Brain-eating amoeba found in Louisiana drinking water again
A potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba has been detected in a Louisiana neighborhood's drinking water -- the third time the terrifying discovery has been made in the same parish since 2015,...
Lonzo Ball actually took it too far in 'feud' with Kyle Kuzma
The Lakers are trying to put a stop to what seemed a good-natured feud between Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma after Ball took things a step over the line. The...
Trump vows to fight New York's lawsuit against foundation
President Trump on Thursday slammed "sleazy New York Democrats" and "disgraced AG Eric Schneiderman" after state Attorney General Barbara Underwood sued his charity foundation for "illegal conduct." "The sleazy...
Dustin Johnson fights off the carnage of US Open Day 1
This was a throwback day at the U.S. Open, as the carnage that consumed the majority of the field had such a strong gravitational force that even those who managed...
Discovery set to consolidate offices in Manhattan
Discovery Inc. has signed a lease for 362,000 square feet at 230 Park Ave. South and is telling employees on Thursday where in the Big Apple it will move its...
Justice Dept. finds no 'political bias' by Comey in Hillary probe
Ex-FBI chief James Comey “deviated” from standard FBI and Justice Department procedures in his handling of the probe into Hillary Clinton’s email controversy — but he was not motivated by...
Michael Porter's draft roller coaster takes drastic turns
The Great Mystery of Michael Porter Jr. has deepened. Porter’s on-again, off-again workout Friday in Chicago is back on. The Knicks brass, along with a small group of other lottery...
Man with revoked license wrecks brother's Ferrari: police
Sorry I crashed your Ferrari, bro! A 50-year-old man who got behind the wheel of his brother’s Ferrari with a revoked license crashed into two parked cars in Massachusetts, police...
World Cup begins with star flipping off the camera
If you didn't know who Robbie Williams was, now might be a good time to learn. Williams, a British singer, is about to become a meme after flipping off the...
Cambridge Analytica figure to testify about Facebook breach
A Senate Commerce Committee panel plans to call a former Cambridge Analytica contractor at the center of a scandal involving the use of data from millions of Facebook users, a...
'Psychic' pig's predictions have never been wrong
Mystic Marcus is a pig from England who reportedly can predict the future with shocking accuracy. According to his owner, Marcus correctly called the election of Donald Trump and the...
New York AG sues Trump Foundation over 'persistent illegal conduct'
New York's attorney general on Thursday filed a lawsuit against President Trump, alleging he illegally used money from his charitable foundation to pay off his creditors, decorate one of his...
Very good dog invades baseball field, finds a fetch heaven
A dog on a baseball field is a dog in heaven. Room to run, people to play with and -- oh, look, a ball! At dog night at a minor...
Alleged drug dealer leads customers to police with errant Snapchat post
MORGANFIELD, Ky.— A suspected Kentucky drug dealer likely tanked his reviews after police say a wrong phone number posted on Snapchat led clients straight to police. The Gleaner cites a...
Microsoft takes on Amazon's checkout-free retail technology
Microsoft wants to take on Amazon at the checkout line. The tech giant may soon team up with brick-and-mortar stores on technology that would eliminate cashiers and checkout lines from...
Officials puzzled after Idaho child contracts the plague
A child in Idaho contracted the plague — and authorities aren’t sure where he or she was exposed to the extremely rare and potentially killer disease. The unidentified child from...
Cop resigns after drug raid bust, apologizes for 'shameful act'
A Georgia cop resigned after getting busted during a drug raid at an apartment complex where $30,000 in drugs were found, police officials said. In a handwritten resignation letter, Officer...
Sessions defends Rosenstein over conflict-of-interest allegations
Attorney General Jeff Sessions took responsibility for allowing his top deputy, Rod Rosenstein, to remain in charge of the Russia probe amid allegations of conflicts of interest, according to a...
LeBron-to-Lakers momentum appears to be building
Is the plot unraveling for the Hollywood story? The summer of LeBron James, in which no morsel is too minute to investigate, every possible breadcrumb of news an opportunity to...
Conor McGregor not as cocky in court
MMA champion Conor McGregor was contrite after his brief appearance in Brooklyn court Thursday morning for allegedly attacking a bus full of fighters, saying he regrets his "actions that led...
Retail sales surged in May as weekly jobless claims fall
Retail sales increased more than expected in May as consumers bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods even as they paid more for gasoline, the latest indication of...
UFC president: Crucial Conor McGregor meeting is set
Conor McGregor and UFC president Dana White reportedly will meet face-to-face next week to determine his next bout more than two months after he was charged for allegedly attacking a bus...
Musk chosen to build high-speed airport transit system in Chicago
Elon Musk has gotten the green light to bring his futuristic high-speed transportation system to the Windy City. The eccentric billionaire’s Boring Co. was revealed Thursday to have won the...
Officer mocks drug suspect after violent arrest
An unarmed man who was repeatedly punched by a cop was mocked by another officer while on a hospital floor covered in blood, police bodycam videos show. Jose Luis Conde,...
Russian politicians now torn on World Cup sex
Russian women and visiting World Cup fans: Be fruitful and multiply. After a Russian lawmaker caused a backlash on social media by advising Russian women against getting involved with foreign...
No one wants Christian Hackenberg
Christian Hackenberg is unclaimed, unwanted and, possibly, done for good. Just a few weeks after the Jets officially gave up on the former second-round pick, trading him to Oakland for...
Tunisian man accused of plotting ricin attack in Germany
BERLIN — German prosecutors said Thursday they've thwarted an Islamic extremist plot to launch an attack with the deadly toxin ricin. They said a 29-year-old Tunisian, identified only as Sief...
Alice Johnson's hilarious confession about Kim Kardashian
The Tennessee grandmother whose life sentence was commuted last week thanks to Kim Kardashian's advocacy had never heard of the reality-TV queen before she took up her cause, she admitted...
Propaganda video shows Trump saluting North Korean general
A propaganda video aired by North Korean state media to celebrate leader Kim Jong Un's historic summit with President Trump shows him awkwardly saluting one of the regime's generals. Moments...
Canadians boycott US products, cancel vacations to America
Blame America. Canadians have taken to practicing pocketbook diplomacy in defense of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is caught in a trade war of words with President Trump, by boycotting...
Nazi flag-waving Aussie soldiers pictured in Afghanistan
SYDNEY — Australian soldiers who flew a Nazi swastika flag over their fighting vehicle in Afghanistan more than a decade ago were “wrong” and were punished at the time, Australia’s...
UFC's race war is coming
The UFC is home to the freaks, weirdos and castoffs that could not exist in any other professional sport. There are guys like Brock Lesnar, a professional wrestler, Greg Hardy, an...
Thousands flee as brush fire wrecks forests and homes in West
DENVER — A fast-moving brush fire destroyed eight homes in the Utah tourist town of Moab, while more than 3,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming fled multiple wildfires scorching the...
US returning stolen Columbus letter to Vatican Library
VATICAN CITY — The United States is returning to the Vatican Library a letter written by Christopher Columbus in 1493 announcing his discovery of the New World that was stolen...
Horrifying Brooklyn man stalks Uber driver down dark, rainy street
Bizarre video captured by an Uber driver in Brooklyn shows a man eerily block the driver's path and follow the car as it reverses down the street. Police officers eventually...
Electric workout shocks your butt into shape
Shock Therapy is the latest exercise craze to hit the Upper East Side. Watch as New York Post reporter Heather Hauswirth tries electro muscle stimulation, or EMS, for the first...
The life-threatening side effect of menopause
By the time she was in her 40s, Lynda Wisdo had struggled with her mental health before — panic attacks, specifically. But nothing could have prepared her for the psychological...
How Yankees found strike-throwing machine as his debut nears
Donny Rowland remembers the enthusiasm in Ricardo Finol’s voice through the phone imploring the Yankees’ director of international scouting to sign Jonathan Loaisiga after the scout saw him pitch in...
What Yankees need to see before recalling Tommy Kahnle
With the Yankees’ bullpen pitching well there is not an urgent need for right-hander Tommy Kahnle to return from Triple-A, to which he was optioned to on June 4. “We...
Jets are throwing the house at Sam Darnold
If Sam Darnold isn’t under center on Sept. 10 in Detroit, it won’t be the Jets holding him back. They’re giving the prized first-round draft pick every opportunity to win...
The Mooch goes head to head with Michael Avenatti on 'The Late Show'
Michael Avenatti and Anthony Scaramucci appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday night, giving a sneak peak at what could be their new debate show. “Obviously my...
It wasn't the bomb that Sonny Gray beat himself up about
There are some things you just never want to see. A “60 Minutes” film crew at your front door. Basement furniture floating after a hard rain. And maybe above all,...
This could be Yankees' first step toward trading Brandon Drury
Miguel Andujar is among the better third basemen in baseball, so there is no need for Brandon Drury at the position where he started the season for the Yankees. Nevertheless,...
House seat hopeful challenges congressman to wrestling match
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia man who wants to run for a U.S. House seat has challenged the district's congressman to a wrestling match and debate. The Virginian-Pilot reported...
Does Giants hyped defensive coordinator have enough weapons?
The pressure is on James Bettcher to create pressure. Given the roster assembled in his first year as the Giants’ defensive coordinator, figure Bettcher is going to have to overcome...
Yankees haven't cornered market on all the young talent
Bryce Harper? Yesterday’s news. Let’s discuss the inevitability of Juan Soto joining the Yankees. The Post kids because The Post loves. Though the Yankees did receive a friendly reminder Wednesday...
Jets defensive coordinator finally getting to coach his son
This is the first time Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers has gotten the opportunity to coach his son. “I wasn’t able to coach his little league team, I didn’t coach...
Dellin Betances knew this dominant turnaround was coming
The Yankees bullpen has provided a lights-out proposition almost nightly again and Dellin Betances, literally and figuratively, has been a big reason for the success. The 6-foot-8 righty, blessed with...
Neighbor shoots, kills man attacking woman with an ax
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police say an Ohio man shot and killed another man who was attacking a woman with an ax. The Blade reports Benjamin Hand told police he saw...
Now you can find out if you're a Mayflower descendant
BOSTON — Figuring out whether you're a descendant of a Pilgrim is now just a mouse click away. A monthslong effort to digitize and index the authenticated genealogies of Mayflower...
Giants veteran looking to fill one leadership void
Jackrabbit is now the leader. With veteran Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie cut from the roster during the offseason, Janoris Jenkins is taking it upon himself to fill the Giants’ cornerback void. “It’s...
With no US, what's a World Cup fan to do? A lot, actually
You may have heard, but the FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday in Russia. And you may also know the U.S. national team won’t be there. But there are plenty...
Man guilty in drunken driving crash that killed 6-month-old daughter
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A New York man admits he was driving drunk at the time of a crash that killed his 6-month-old daughter. Isaac McCrea pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular...
Mom accused of forcing teen to drink whiskey gets 20 years
SOMERSET, Ky. — A Kentucky woman accused of forcing her 14-year-old daughter to drink whiskey until she fell has had her probation revoked. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the 35-year-old woman...
Todd Bowles calls out Leonard Williams for breaking cardinal rule
Leonard Williams found himself in Todd Bowles’ doghouse Wednesday afternoon. Making contact with the quarterback during minicamp will do that. During team drills, the defensive lineman got to quarterback Teddy...
California's push to split into 3 states still faces big hurdles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians will face a choice this November of whether to divide the nation's most populous state into three, an effort that would radically shake up not only...
Near-brawl erupts after vicious collision at home plate
LOS ANGELES — First, there was a violent play at the plate that led to two ejections and a benches-clearing incident. Then the game was won on a play at...
Videos show police helping people duck, escape gunfire during Las Vegas massacre
LAS VEGAS — Some of the first Las Vegas police officers to respond to the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history huddled with people taking cover, organized escape routes,...
Furnished hotel apartments let you avoid pesky fees
Tourists have been booking rooms in the 665-room Pod Times Square — a micro-hotel with rooms averaging just 115 square feet apiece — since its January debut on West 42nd...