November 5, 2018
Brady and Rodgers fuel huge 'Sunday Night Football' ratings
A marquee matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots powered the NFL to its biggest weekend increase this season, with an 18 percent ratings gain for...
Michael Caine on five decades of being the coolest man in the room
When Michael Caine was on the cusp of fame, he received some helpful, if peculiar, advice from another legendary screen star.
Rangers get the Brett Howden news they were hoping for
It was like a huge sigh of relief could be heard coming from the Rangers organization when it found out Monday that Brett Howden wasn’t seriously hurt. The 20-year-old center...
Oprah slams racist robocalls: 'Jesus don't like ugly'
Oprah Winfrey has fired back at the white supremacist group that used her name to target voters in a series of racist robocalls — saying, "Jesus don't like ugly." The...
NYCHA can't even get its own 'Emergency Service' vehicles fixed
Forget about the lead paint and broken boilers — NYCHA can’t even fix its own “Emergency Service” vehicles. A repair truck belonging to the beleaguered city housing authority has been...
Lower Manhattan’s boom continues — for now
Lower Manhattan’s remarkable commercial diversification is exultantly reported in the Downtown Alliance’s third-quarter Manhattan real estate market report. Financial-related firms occupied 55 percent of office space in 2008 but only...
College student accusing Chinese billionaire of rape: I told him 'no'
Fresh details have emerged on the horrific rape accusations against Chinese billionaire Richard Liu, who allegedly sexually assaulted a college student in Minneapolis in late August. The 47-year-old e-commerce tycoon...
Questionable call spoils Knicks rookie's big night in 2OT loss
Undrafted rookie Allonzo Trier made his first career start and put himself in position to be a last-second hero — twice. Trier succeeded neither time — in the final seconds...
Trump: Democrats will create a 'socialist nightmare' if they win
WASHINGTON — In his final pitch to voters before Election Day, President Trump warned that a Democratic victory would destroy the booming economy and create a “socialist nightmare.” Speaking to...
Yankees aren't ruling out trying to land Manny Machado
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Brian Cashman didn’t rule out a pursuit of Manny Machado this winter. Then again, he didn’t rule out exhuming Babe Ruth’s body and slotting The Bambino in...
How high-end department store reps use social media to rake in millions
The top sales reps at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus aren’t making their numbers by trolling the floor and spritzing shoppers’ wrists with perfume. Instead, they’re on their personal...
Nike leases 'creative office space' at Pier 17
Nike has leased 23,000 square feet of “creative office space” at the South Street Seaport District’s Pier 17. It will be immediately adjacent to the ESPN studio on the third...
AMC's subscription movie plan has 500,000 paying customers
AMC Theaters isn’t done rubbing the success of its subscription movie plan in the face of ailing MoviePass. The nation’s largest theater chain on Monday sent out an e-mail announcing...
Morgan Stanley predicts sports betting will be big business
Morgan Stanley is wagering that sports betting — partially fueled by interest in NFL stars like Eli Manning — will pay off handsomely for casinos in the next few years....
Uber driver charged in death of teen he allegedly let ride on roof
A New York Uber driver was charged Monday in the death of a teen, for allowing the youngster to car surf on the roof of his cab. Danyal Cheema, 24,...
Last message of Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan: Vote
The Utah mayor who was killed in Afghanistan over the weekend while serving with the state's National Guard had one final wish for "everyone back home." "As the USA gets...
Molinaro rides subway in last-minute push for governor seat
New Yorkers saw the rarest of sights Monday: a gubernatorial candidate on a subway train. Republican Marc Molinaro crisscrossed Manhattan in the final day before the election and rode the...
Amazon reportedly plans to split new HQ between NYC and Virginia
Amazon plans to split its new headquarters between two cities -- and New York may be one of them, according to reports. Following a yearlong search, the online shopping giant...
An hour-by-hour guide on what to expect as Election Day unfolds
You could be in for a long wait to know the results of the midterm elections and which party ends up controlling the House and Senate. But polling places close...
'We were awful': Islanders' win streak snapped in shootout loss
By their own admission, the Islanders would have been thieves had they somehow been able to come out on top in this one. Even salvaging one point felt like something...
Strong economy likely to keep Democrats from winning midterms
Is the economy strong enough to help the Republicans Tuesday and hurt the Democrats? I told you what I think a long time ago — that the Democrats would be...
Hugh Jackman gives his best performance ever in 'The Front Runner'
When asked if his newspaper should dig deeper into the alleged extra-marital affair of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart in the new movie “The Front Runner,” The Washington Post’s then-editor-in-chief...
Far-right internet trolls struggling to influence midterms
Social media trolls are still actively trying to sway the midterm elections, but they're struggling. Companies like Twitter and Facebook have reportedly set up "war rooms" to help combat the...
These Dems could become first Muslim-American women in Congress
They’ll have to rewrite the record books after Tuesday’s elections. Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib and Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar — both Democrats — are likely to become the first Muslim-American women in...
Mets are finally ready to give Peter Alonso a chance
CARLSBAD, Calif. — A weekend visit to the Arizona Fall League has the new Mets general manager ready to give Peter Alonso a shot with the team. Brodie Van Wagenen...
Jury deliberations begin in Port Authority bombing trial
A Manhattan federal jury began deliberations Monday in the high-profile case of a Brooklyn man caught on video detonating a pipe bomb last year in a crowded tunnel connecting the...
Mets shake up coaching staff with eye on key addition
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Mickey Callaway’s return to the Mets bench won’t include a few of his lieutenants from last season. In a staff shake-up, hitting coach Pat Roessler has been...
Long Island fraudster's family agrees to hand over scammed treasures
He couldn’t take it with him — and neither can his kin! The estate of a crooked military contractor from Long Island — who once blew $10 million on an...
Man uses wrestling move to foil attempted robbery: cops
STAMFORD, Conn. — Police in Connecticut say an attempted robbery was foiled by the intended victim, who disarmed and took down his assailant with a move inspired by his training...
What ideal Yankees rotation would look like for Brian Cashman
CARLSBAD, Calif. — From the way Brian Cashman spoke Monday afternoon, at the unofficial kickoff to Hot Stove season, he might reinforce the Yankees’ starting rotation with something old, something...
Trump optimistic as polls predict 'blue wave' in midterm elections
The blue wave is going to hit with a vengeance in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to pollsters who say Democrats should easily capture the 23 seats they need to regain...
2 death row inmates found dead in apparent suicides
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two condemned multiple murderers, including a convicted serial killer, apparently committed suicide within hours of each other on the nation's largest death row, according to California officials...
A healthy Andrew Miller would be a Yankees and Mets target
CARLSBAD, Calif. — One of the most important questions of this offseason is just how healthy Andrew Miller is. One of his representatives, Mark Rodgers, said fully and that they...
Ex-boyfriend probed in death of woman in Chelsea high-rise
The woman who mysteriously died in her posh Chelsea high-rise apartment last week was a recent college grad from China — and cops are probing whether her ex-boyfriend is to...
Chef: Partner kept using my name, face to promote eatery after giving me the boot
A poultry chef is crying fowl on his partner for continuing to use the kitchen maestro’s name and face to promote their Manhattan restaurant after ousting him from the eatery,...
Rangers call up former top pick who's ready to help now
He’d been patiently waiting for his turn, and it took just over a month. The Rangers called up Lias Andersson from AHL Hartford on Monday evening, presumably to put him...
‘White piece of s–t’: Burger King worker fired after racist rant caught on video
Warning: Graphic language When having it "your way" goes wrong. A Burger King worker in Miami was caught on video berating customers in the drive-thru after they asked for a...
US has every reason to turn the caravan away
Former President Barack Obama is ridiculing President Trump and Republicans for vowing to stop the caravan of 4,000 Central American migrants heading toward our border. Republicans are “trying to convince...
Why won't liberals admit their homeless policies don't work?
It’s appropriate that the UN special rapporteur devoted to adequate housing has visited encampments in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Mumbai — and San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. The homeless situation...
Teens busted for scrawling swastikas on Brooklyn buildings
Two teens were arrested Monday for scrawling multiple swastikas on residential buildings on a quiet Brooklyn block, authorities said. The hate symbols were found on the steps and garage doors...
Time editor Felsenthal will keep job, plans to hire 60 people
Time magazine said Monday that Editor-in Chief Edward Felsenthal will keep his job while also adding the CEO title. The deal by internet billionaire Marc Benioff and wife, Lynne, to...
Mom looking to swap girl embryo for a boy gets offers from around the globe
Ask and you shall receive! The Brooklyn IVF mom who offered to swap her girl embryo for the boy embryo of her dreams is on course to create her perfect...
De Blasio is abusing his power to push charter changes through
We traditionally don’t editorialize about electoral issues on the day that people vote, but Mayor Bill de Blasio’s feckless abuse of his powers to propose changes to the City Charter...
Never assume you know who's behind a hate crime
The NYPD’s arrest of a man suspected of vandalizing a historic Brooklyn synagogue and attempting to set fire to several other Jewish institutions defied all expectations. In the process, it...
Stash this rookie running back for late season fantasy help
Nostalgia can be great. Think way, way back, to the time when Royce Freeman was the hottest rookie running back in fantasy drafts outside of Saquon Barkley? Remember when there...
The Post's 2018 endorsements
Election Day 2018 is here at last, with control of both houses of Congress and much else up for grabs. Polls open at 6 a.m. across the tri-state area, closing...
Comic Gabriel Iglesias goes from stand-up to sitcom
Comic Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, who’ll be in New York City this weekend, has added “series star” to his decades-long resume. Iglesias, currently shooting his upcoming Netflix sitcom, “Mr. Iglesias,” performs...
Singer Foundation will give $1M to secure NYC Jewish sites
In the wake of the anti-Semitic attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 people dead, a philanthropic organization is making a significant contribution toward bolstering the security of Jewish...
Sam Darnold's brutal self-diagnosis: 'Stupid football'
Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold was brutally honest in his assessment of how he played in Sunday’s 13-6 loss to the Dolphins. “Quite frankly, just playing stupid. I thought I...
Kevin Knox is back
Knicks lottery pick Kevin Knox is back. David Fizdale wasn’t going to dispute the doctors and allowed the rookie to play Monday versus the Bulls, despite not going through a...
What the Jets absolutely need in their next head coach
Patience stops being a virtue when you begin losing faith that you have the right head coach to guide your young franchise quarterback into this brave new world of nuclear...
Real estate mogul won't pay $160K in back rent: suit
A real estate big shot refuses to pay a $160,000 rental tab he’s been running up for two years for a luxury midtown co-op, according to a lawsuit. Jeffrey Kosow,...
George Steinbrenner gets another shot at Hall of Fame nod
Late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, former managers Lou Piniella, Davey Johnson and Charlie Manuel, and six players headed by Lee Smith are on the 10-man ballot for the baseball Hall...
Husband of newlywed who vanished at sea pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Florida man whose newlywed wife went missing at sea as the couple sailed off the Bahamas has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in federal court. Lewis Bennett entered...
Daylight saving time is terrible for your body, some experts say
Still feel groggy after setting your clock back last weekend? You’re not alone. Experts say that the end of daylight saving time — and the curtain of darkness that falls...
Can these weird new treatments help your seasonal affective disorder?
Looking to lift your mood now that the sun is setting earlier? A 2017 study found that daily exposure to bright light could significantly decrease symptoms of depression. Those bright,...
Meet the strongest mom in the world
Talk about a strong woman. One of the more dazzling feats of flexibility and strength at this year’s Big Apple Circus is a six-minute routine called Duo Fusion. Not only...
Things won't change much after the midterm elections and other comments
Political scribe: Don’t Expect Much Change After Tuesday Conventional wisdom says Republicans are likely to pick up some Senate seats while losing control of the House — which may sound...
Things keep getting worse for Christian Hackenberg
Christian Hackenberg’s NFL career continues to go in the wrong direction. The former second-round Jets pick in 2016 was released from the Bengals practice squad Monday. He was replaced by...
Olympic Committee heading to nuclear option: Shutting down USA Gymnastics
The US Olympic Committee is moving to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as the governing body for the sport at the Olympic level, meting out the nuclear option to an organization...
NYPD cop talks about finishing his 10th New York City marathon
He chased his dream -- then did it nine more times. City police Sgt. Timothy Dowling was the first NYPD officer to make it to the finish line of Sunday's...
Second Powerball jackpot winner revealed
A single grandmother from Iowa has come forward to claim her share of the nearly $700 million Powerball jackpot from last month. Lottery officials introduced Lerynne West, of Redfield, to...
Brian Cashman has given up on Sonny Gray
CARLSBAD, Calif. — He was a Vanderbilt star who seemed overwhelmed coming to an intense Northeast market as he failed to pitch well at home or within the Red Sox-Yankees...
Fast-food chains now hiring more senior citizens than teens
Step aside, teens — senior citizens are the hot new fast-food recruits. As Americans live longer and the job market stays competitive, cheap eats chains are increasingly recruiting from senior...
Bystanders less likely to perform CPR on women: studies
Yes, chivalry is dead. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of the hospital each year, where CPR is the only immediate treatment available and can potentially triple a victim’s...
Mom of slain Queens jogger torn by details of daughter's murder
Enduring a prosecutor’s blow-by-blow of the horrific final moments of her daughter’s life proved grueling for the mother of a Queens woman murdered while out for an after-work run. But...
Fast-starting Brock Nelson keying Islanders' early success
Brock Nelson won’t be mistaken for the man who wore No. 91 in blue and orange, but early on he has efficiently plugged the hole on the Islanders’ top line...
Music executive survives 200-foot plunge from cliff
A top music boss survived a 200-foot plunge onto jagged rocks after he lost his footing on a clifftop. Andy Godfrey, 60, broke his back and breastbone, fractured his skull...
Mail bombing suspect headed to New York for trial
The Florida man accused of mailing explosives to high-profile Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, is coming to Manhattan to face the music. Cesar Sayoc is on his way from...
Fox is moving toward new billion-dollar deal for World Series
Fox has been broadcasting the World Series since Derek Jeter was a rookie in 1996 — and there is momentum for that to continue. Major League Baseball and Fox are...
Le'Veon Bell may end Steelers holdout after curious tweet
"Fairwell Miami." Hello Pittsburgh? Le'Veon Bell sent a buzz through the NFL world Monday through Twitter, saying goodbye to Miami, where he has spent much of his holdout, though he...
Woman found dead in early-morning Queens house fire
A Queens woman was found dead in an early-morning house fire Monday, authorities said. The blaze broke out shortly before 8 a.m. on the second floor of a two-story home...
Family of nurse who died on girls' trip must pay $40K to get body back
A nurse died on a girls' trip to Dubai after falling ill on the flight to the desert city and her family faces a $40,000 bill to bring her back...
SpaceX's Starman and Tesla Roadster are now beyond Mars
Time flies when you’re cruising through space in a Tesla Roadster, huh? It’s hard to believe that it’s already been nearly nine months since SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket,...
Woman uses Tinder to campaign for Democrats in swing states
If you swipe right on this woman, you could get a date — to the voting booth. A New Yorker is using Tinder to persuade people in swing states to...
RFK charity bailed out teen caught on tape beating Rikers guard
A teenage inmate caught on video savaging a Rikers Island guard was rewarded by getting sprung by the Robert F. Kennedy foundation as part of its controversial mass-bailout program, law-enforcement...
Paraplegic athlete sues airport after dragging himself through terminal
A man paralyzed from the waist down is suing London’s Luton airport after his custom-made self-propelling wheelchair was left behind on a flight, causing him to drag himself through the...
78 students kidnapped from school in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Armed separatists have kidnapped at least 78 students and their principal from a Presbyterian school in Nkwen village in Cameroon's restive northwest region, a governor said Monday....
Scientists say there's only one successful way to diet
Obesity is killing us. The epidemic of obesity in America is giving us heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. It’s killing us earlier and making us unhealthy, unproductive and miserable....
Man raped girlfriend after she refused sex 10 times: police
A Florida man raped and choked his girlfriend after she refused to have sex with him at least 10 times, police said. Johnathan Adam Santiago Gonzalez, 26, was arrested Thursday...
Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw reveal their single best Giants moment
The pads come off as two of the toughest running backs in New York Giants history — Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw — dish on their incredible careers. But it’s...
The Patriots’ deadly blueprint is quietly already coming together
This happened on Saturday night at a Miami restaurant: A waiter conversing with my table guests and me at dinner before I had the pleasure of watching the Jets and...
Shareholder gadfly Evelyn Davis dies at 89
Evelyn Davis, the feisty shareholder gadfly who spent decades scolding the business world’s boldface names, died Sunday in Washington, DC. She was 89. Known as the “Queen of the Corporate...
Cute bear cub trudges its way up snowy mountain
This cute cub bear-ly made it to the top. Video of a baby bear's epic struggle to catch up with its momma atop a steep snowy mountain has gone viral,...
Public Enemy rapper Chuck D calls out ride-sharing
Chuck D wants to fight the power – of Uber. The iconic Public Enemy rapper tweeted a photo of himself on the New York City subway Monday morning -- along...
The Josh McDaniels whispers — and alarms — are back again
There was an NFL Network report Sunday that Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels “is open to potential head-coaching opportunities" after this season. McDaniels, 42, obviously authorized this tidbit to be...
How should veterans transition into corporate life?
After 10 years of active military service, I am ready to enter the corporate world. How do I transfer my military training and skills to the private sector? I haven’t...
NYC Board of Elections takes down video featuring Cuomo vote
The city Board of Elections has taken down a video that showed voters how to cast a ballot — by marking a spot for Gov. Andrew Cuomo — after The...
Man dies 8 years after being dared to eat slug
A young Australian man left paralyzed from swallowing a garden slug on a dare has died after eight years. Sam Ballard was just 19 years old and a star rugby...
Free space for veterans at WeWork helps entrepreneurship
Upon his return from deployment in Afghanistan as a sergeant in the Marines, Brett D’Alessandro had a tough time re-integrating. “I went through hell, as a lot of vets do,”...
Viral, unimpressed LSU fan is ID'd: 'Absolutely unreal'
The LSU fan who gave her best McKayla Maroney impression during Saturday's blowout loss to Alabama has been identified. Taking to Twitter early Sunday morning, Kaileigh Thomas, a student at...
Trump fires back after networks yank 'racist' anti-immigration ad
President Trump on Monday defended an anti-immigrant ad that critics called racist after several television networks said they would not run it, calling it "effective" and telling reporters their questions...
Yesterday turned into an NFL disaster for sportsbooks
Sports gambling came to New Jersey just in time. For the third straight week, sportsbooks suffered overall losses in NFL action, as teams receiving the majority of spread bets went...
El Chapo meets Michael Jackson impersonator at jury selection
Chapo, meet Jacko. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the notorious Mexican drug lord facing life in prison as the boss of the world’s most bloodthirsty cartel, came face to face Monday...
Here's how much time you waste in post-meal slumps
The average American spends 213 hours -- 9 full days -- in a post-meal slump every year, according to new research. A new study exploring the effect of heavy, meaty...
Cuomo: 'No doubt' we have to make changes to MTA
Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested Monday that he is planning an overhaul of the beleaguered MTA — including in its management structure. “There’s no doubt that we have to make changes...
It could be weeks before we see election results in California
It could take weeks for all of the midterm ballots to be counted in California — which means it could also take that long to determine which party wins the...
Forgotten Bills quarterback bust surfaces to rip Nathan Peterman
The Buffalo Bills sent Nathan Peterman out for his fourth career start against the Bears on Sunday, and it was perhaps the most on-brand result one could have expected. Chicago's defense...
'Soulless' teen murdered mom after argument over bad grade: cops
An argument over a bad grade pushed a Florida teen "sociopath" to kill his mother, hide her body, then stage a burglary at his home, police said. Gregory Ramos of...
Is Rex Ryan really accusing NFL star of milking an injury?
Rex Ryan has never needed to know what he's talking about to open his mouth. While discussing the Chargers on ESPN, the former Jets coach mocked Joey Bosa for his...
Japanese island completely disappears
A tiny island off the coast of northern Japan has disappeared. The uninhabited islet, called Esanbe Hanakita Kojima, was believed to be located about 1,640 feet from a village called...
Apple is reportedly reining in production of its cheaper iPhone
Apple shares fell nearly 4 percent after a report signaled that its new, lower-priced iPhone XR might not be selling as well as expected. Japanese news service Nikkei reported Monday...
Mets fire hitting coach with more changes coming
A team that finished 23rd in the majors with 676 runs scored has found its fall guy. Pat Roessler will not be back as Mets hitting coach. Roessler had been with...
Women arrested for attempting to unfurl 'vote' banner on bridge
Three women were arrested for trying to hang a banner featuring the word “VOTE” across the Manhattan Bridge on Monday morning, authorities said. The women -- identified by police as...
Graffiti found sprayed on side of United Nations' church
A vandal scrawled graffiti on the side of the Church Center for the United Nations at Manhattan's UN Plaza on Monday morning, police said. The man was spotted around 3:30...
Drone fleets could help find missing hikers
Researchers at MIT say that a sophisticated fleet of drones could help find lost hikers by searching under dense forest canopies. The autonomous drones would bypass the problem of unreliable...
Man killed estranged wife, carpenter working in her home: cops
A Houston man was charged with fatally stabbing his estranged wife and a carpenter who was installing cabinets in her mobile home, authorities said. Brian Kenneth Bullock, 34, was arrested...
Baby bear ‘bearly’ makes it up this steep mountain
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. This baby bear seemed to take these words to heart as it struggled to scale a snowy mountain. Drone video...
El Chapo will be shutting down the Brooklyn Bridge every week during trial
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will be moved twice a week during his long-awaited drug trafficking trial in Brooklyn — out of concerns that he could be assassinated, a high-ranking police...
Enes Kanter has no words, one telling tweet in awkward Knicks turn
WASHINGTON — Four observations from the Knicks’ 108-95 loss to the Wizards in the nation's capital that dropped them to 3-7 after 10 games. 1. Demoted backup Enes Kanter racked...
Iran threatens 'war situation' in wake of new sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran greeted the reimposition of US sanctions on Monday with air defense drills and a statement from President Hassan Rouhani that the nation faces a "war situation,"...
Fox News, NBC yank 'racist' Trump campaign ad
Fox News, Fox Business and NBC said Monday they will stop airing a campaign ad for President Trump that was widely condemned as racist after NBC ran it during an...
Millennials take forever to have their 'financial awakening'
American millennials have their “financial awakening” at the age of 33, according to new research. A new study exploring the financial habits of 2,000 American millennials found the average respondent...
Driver accused of huffing chemicals before fatal crash into Girl Scouts
A driver who fatally struck three Girl Scouts and a mother along a Wisconsin highway was "huffing" chemicals prior to the deadly crash, police said. Colten Treu, 21, turned himself...
The truth about men who pay for sex
At the top of the list of things that sex workers hear all the time — along with, “But what’s your real name?” — has to be, “Wow, I bet...
New vaccine touts gluten freedom for bread lovers with celiac disease
Gluten research is going global. A new vaccine, Nexvax2, is formulated to target the immune system, extinguishing the agonizing intestinal flare-ups sparked when people with celiac disease eat wheat, rye...
Citigroup names new chairman who isn't its CEO
The board of Citigroup on Monday named one of its independent members to be its new chairman, keeping the post separate from current Chief Executive Mike Corbat. John C. Dugan,...
Supreme fashion label launches ‘Stormy’ Trump accuser T-shirt
The latest merchandise drop by trendy skatewear label Supreme is sure to spark a few tweets from President Donald Trump. The brand unveiled its new T-shirt design titled “18 &...
Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ended the court fight over repealed Obama-era “net neutrality” rules that required internet providers to treat all online traffic equally. The court on Monday...
Boy who didn't want to clean room killed grandma, then himself: sheriff
An 11-year-old Arizona boy fatally shot his grandmother and then himself after repeatedly refusing to clean his room, sheriff officials said. The unidentified boy, who lived with his grandparents in...
This police spokeswoman doesn't hold back on Twitter
The personal Twitter account of a Nassau County Police Department spokeswoman is littered with rude, crude jabs at critics of President Trump — including one telling Jane Fonda to “die...
Meet the mystery fighter Floyd Mayweather is returning for
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s most recent fight fascinated the public from the moment it was announced, coming against one of the most recognizable MMA stars of all time. Mayweather's next opponent...
Customers swoop in to rescue diabetic cashier after he collapsed
A cashier with diabetes collapsed at a convenience store in Vernon, Connecticut. Thankfully, three customers rushed in to help and brought the man orange juice. The life-saving moment was captured...
Paulina Gretzky gives update on Dustin Johnson relationship
The couple has been engaged since 2013.
UN says the Earth's ozone layer is healing
WASHINGTON — Earth’s protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, a new United Nations report said. The ozone layer had been thinning since...
Jewish nurse speaks out about saving synagogue suspect's life
A Jewish nurse who treated the anti-Semitic Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect said he “didn’t see evil” when he looked into the man's eyes — and acted out of “love” to...
Accused mail bomber has 'been ill for a long time': mom
The mother of alleged mail bomber Cesar Sayoc has broken her silence, saying her son has suffered from mental illness “for a long time,” according to a new report. Madeline...
Colleagues defend teacher charged with pummeling student for calling him N-word
A California teacher was arrested for punching a 14-year-old student last week — and now his colleagues are defending him because the teen called him the N-word before the attack,...
Police investigate alleged gang rape of 4-year-old girl in hospital
LUCKNOW, India — Police in India said Sunday they are investigating allegations that a 4-year-old girl was gang-raped while being treated in an intensive care unit at a hospital in...
This season's best college basketball stars from here
A look at the area’s premier players for the coming college basketball season: First Team Jr. G Tyus Battle, Syracuse, Edison, N.J. Between leading Syracuse to an unlikely Sweet 16...
Paul Ryan to Trump: Talk about the economy, not the caravan
House Speaker Paul Ryan pleaded with President Trump in a phone call to tout the booming economy rather than continue attacking the migrant caravan in Mexico in the final days...
Seniors flocking to Airbnb faster than millennials
These senior moments will never be forgotten. Globetrotting isn’t just for millennials — a new report by Airbnb reveals that the senior sector has been bitten by the travel bug....
Doomed Lion Air jet's airspeed indicator failed on last four flights
The data recorder from the Lion Air jetliner that crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 189 people aboard, shows that the plane’s airspeed indicator malfunctioned on its last four...
Bart Scott snaps, destroys Todd Bowles: 'Get the hell out of here'
Bart Scott wasn't speaking for the Jets, but he was on behalf of many of their fans. On a day when the Jets offense scored six points and Sam Darnold...
New poll gives Dems smallest lead yet before midterms
A new poll released on the eve of the midterm elections shows Democrats with their smallest lead so far in generic congressional races. Forty-three percent of registered voters would vote...
8-year-old gets Kellogg's to change sexist cereal packaging
Sometimes it takes a kid to see things clearly. For 8-year-old Daliah Lee, the picture on the back of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain cereal box just wasn't right. There were only...
The moment teens hurled a pole through a synagogue window
Startling video shows a group of teens hurl a metal pole through a Brooklyn synagogue window while congregation members were observing the Sabbath inside. The footage released by Williamsburg Shomrim on...
Blood pressure drug recalled because it might give you cancer
If you’re taking a medication to help regulate your blood pressure, you’re obviously at least mildly interested in maintaining good health, so it’s one heck of a sad coincidence that...
Two Saudis sent to investigate Khashoggi killing covered up evidence instead
Two members of a Saudi Arabian team sent to Istanbul to help Turkish authorities investigate the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi worked instead to cover up evidence, a Turkish official...
This was Sam Darnold like Jets have never seen him before
MIAMI — The New York Jets lost their third straight game on Sunday, this one an ugly 13-6 defeat by the Dolphins. Here are some thoughts and observations from the...
We've officially reached peak smartphone
Have we reached peak smartphone? Are we just impossible to impress any more thanks to a case of been-there, seen-that with most handsets? Maybe it’s that more of us are...
Bears rip wolf to shreds in brutal zoo attack
Shocking footage captured at a zoo in the Netherlands shows a pack of bears ripping apart a helpless wolf. The animals lived together in harmony, until things suddenly took a...
Boxer dies after a brutal knockout in title fight
Italian Christian Daghio has tragically died after a boxing title fight in Bangkok. The 49-year-old, a former champion in Muay Thai and boxing, passed away in the hospital Friday after...
Interstellar asteroid could be 'alien' mission searching for life
A cigar-shaped asteroid flying through space in our direction could be a huge alien solar sail on a mission to find signs of life, scientists claim. Astronomers from the Harvard...
Twitter deletes over 10K accounts urging users not to vote
WASHINGTON — Twitter deleted more than 10,000 automated accounts posting messages that discouraged people from voting in Tuesday’s US election and wrongly appeared to be from Democrats after the party...
Newlyweds killed in helicopter crash leaving wedding
A young bride and groom from Texas were killed when their helicopter suddenly crashed moments after departing the reception, according to reports. The chopper carrying newlyweds Will Byler and Bailee...
Georgia high school marching band spells out racial slur
Marching band members at a Georgia high school are facing disciplinary action after spelling out the word “c--n” instead of their team's name during a halftime show at a Friday...
Luke Walton got his Lakers endorsement just in time
The Lakers remain a mess, but at least coach Luke Walton's job is safe. Despite the Lakers starting off like one of the Western Conference's worst teams (4-6 record), Lakers...
Tom Brady's new breakout receiver stole the show
Billed as a battle between two of the GOATs, Sunday night’s matchup between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers really came down to Josh Gordon. Brady and the Patriots commenced the...
Victoria's Secret only hires super-skinny models — and that's a problem
Critics say Victoria’s Secret is selling a physical ideal that does not appear to represent its customers.
Two guys have too much fun watching hornets have sex
Two men in Idaho captured hilarious footage of some hornets getting freaky on a car. The duo offers some stinging commentary on the horny hornet action.
Man rescued from colony of aggressive seals
LONDON — A British fisherman has been rescued after fleeing an aggressive colony of about 50 gray seals and their young pups.
Owner closes Brooklyn cafe after white supremacy accusations
A Williamsburg cafe owner accused of being a white supremacist shuttered his restaurant because of “organized threats,” a report said.
Man accused of secretly filming women in bathrooms
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Pennsylvania man and West Chester University student is accused of secretly filming women he knew in bathrooms in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Building collapse in France leaves 2 injured
MARSEILLE, France — Two buildings collapsed in the southern city of Marseille on Monday, leaving a giant pile of rubble and beams. Fire services said two people were lightly hurt....
Police dog involved in over 200 arrests has died
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A Florida police dog credited with taking part in more than 200 criminal arrests has died.
Board of Elections video shows how not to vote
A last-minute video produced by the city Board of Elections shows voters how to cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election — with a clear bias toward Gov. Cuomo. The 55-second...
Liberal turnout could decide Texas Senate race
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke agree on one thing: Liberal fervor could be the deciding factor in their high-stakes race. Although the Lone Star State...
NYPD officer charged with driving while impaired after crashing car
An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in Brooklyn early Sunday after he smashed into a parked car while driving the wrong way on a one-way street, police said. Officer Harry...
SoCal-spiced Taco Dumbo lands in Midtown
That Midtown lunch date just got a little spicier. South California-style Taco Dumbo is opening a flagship eatery on the ground floor of 114 W. 47th St. The news comes...
MGM Casino exploring Caesars merger: sources
MGM and Caesars Entertainment think they may be a pair. MGM has hired investment bank Morgan Stanley and law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges to start studying the idea of...
This gun shop owner wants to give rabbis free firearms
In the wake of an anti-Semitic gunman’s assault-rifle attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 people dead, a Colorado gun shop owner is contributing his own form of support...
Khashoggi's sons issue desperate plea to find father's body
The sons of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi issued a desperate plea for help Sunday in finding his body — saying his family has been unable to grieve or find...
This is the D'Angelo Russell the Nets hope to see more of
After D’Angelo Russell had been benched for the final period of the Nets’ previous two games, he spent the second half Sunday leading them to a blowout victory. Russell had...
Duke's freshman 'Hercules' is more than a YouTube sensation
Teammates call Zion Williamson “Zanos,” a takeoff on the Marvel Comics villain Thanos. Back in his hometown, he’s referred to as “The Truth” by Spartanburg, S.C., County Council Chairman Jeff...
Knicks rookies actually might be showing too much fight
WASHINGTON — It is a fine balance but Knicks coach David Fizdale said he is impressed by the fire of two of his rookies, even if it means the occasional...
Jimmy Vesey is establishing an identity this Rangers team needs
Jimmy Vesey is a young guy, too. “It’s like I became a veteran overnight,” the 25-year-old out of Harvard said. “The two or three years that I’ve been here, we’ve...
Jury selection begins Monday in El Chapo trial
Nearly a decade after a Brooklyn grand jury handed down the first of many indictments against him, jury selection will finally begin Monday for notorious cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo”...
Rangers bright spot's status uncertain after exiting with injury
It was a scary moment, and the Rangers hope it didn’t result in the loss of one of their best players at this early juncture of the season. Integral 20-year-old...
Warriors have reached a whole new level of greatness
Ten games into the NBA season it is clear this is a different Golden State team. The defending champions, who were 11 games under against the number a season ago,...
Ex-cop accused of bribery to go on trial Monday
An ex-cop accused of bribery goes on trial Monday in a case that’s expected to shame the NYPD with allegations of officers going on hooker-fueled weekend getaways and lavish Caribbean...
Saints and Rams may have only been a preview of what's to come
It was a strong Brees that finally felled the Rams on Sunday. Up three points with less than four minutes to play at the Superdome, Saints quarterback Drew Brees found...
The scene inside the Jets locker room tells the whole story
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The scenes around the quiet visitors’ locker room late Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium painted a portrait of a team that has come to the...
Cowboys D could spell disaster for offensively challenged Titans
Are the Tennessee Titans the team that time forgot? In a high-scoring 2018 season, the Titans seem stuck in the past. They can’t drive the field consistently and can’t find...
Dan Hurley talks like the perfect coach for difficult UConn job
With the college basketball season getting set to tip off, new UConn coach Dan Hurley took a timeout for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Describe the ideal...
Inmate who pummeled Rikers guard was allowed to go free on bail
The Rikers Island inmate who was caught on video pummeling a jail guard was allowed to go free on bail, officials said Sunday. The vicious beatdown didn't stop Rickeem Parker...
Deals clear for big Midtown building projects
Powerful developers just took control of properties they needed to build long-in-coming mega-projects on two different blocks between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Gary Barnett’s Extell Development Company bought 4-story 32...
Kevin Knox still has hurdle to clear before return to Knicks
WASHINGTON — Will prized rookie lottery pick Kevin Knox make his return Monday versus the Bulls? That’s Knox’s hope, but coach David Fizdale said he is still unsure. The Knicks...