June 26, 2018
State senator busted by speed cams now wants them removed
He feels the need to speed in school zones. Brooklyn state Sen. Martin Golden is such a lead foot that he’s been nailed three times on speed cameras already this...
21st Century Fox thinks Comcast bid is riskier than Disney
21st Century Fox is making the case that a deal with Comcast carries more risk than its deal with Walt Disney. Despite the fact that the government failed to block...
How World Juniors snub helped this Rangers youngster
The 18-year old Brett Howden couldn’t have seen then what the 20-year-old Brett Howden does now. Months after he had been picked 27th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in...
Why under-the-radar Switzerland is a good bet
Switzerland continues to be one of the more underrated and undervalued teams in this World Cup. Entering the tournament, the Swiss were sixth in the FIFA rankings, but the oddsmakers...
Elon Musk teases Tesla pickup truck during Twitter discussion
While Tesla investors bite their nails over the carmaker’s hitting a critical production target, CEO Elon Musk lit up the internet Tuesday with talk about an all-electric pickup truck. Elon’s...
Trump taunts Crowley moments after he lost Democratic primary
President Trump slammed Joe Crowley just minutes after the Democratic congressman lost a primary to a political novice – even though the woman who defeated the long-time incumbent is a...
Feds' one-time star witness could backfire in 'Buffalo Billion' trial
The government’s star witness against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo aide Joe Percoco could be brought out of prison and used as a defense against the feds in the current Buffalo...
NYPD sergeant sues over 'wrongful arrest' for stalking wife
An NYPD sergeant's troubled relationship could cost the city big bucks -- thanks to his new lawsuit claiming he was wrongly arrested for stalking his estranged wife. Sgt. Joel Silverman...
Nasty slider is a foul ball
And I can’t fight this feeling anymore. ... D’backs relief pitcher Archie Bradley volunteered that he appeared in a game this year after pooping his pants. “I knew I had...
Lashing out over Trump is nothing new for liberals
A headline on a story about escalating liberal outrage toward President Trump and his team wondered whether the resistance movement had veered off the “high road.” Veered off? When was...
Creepy guard who made teen shoplifters take nude pics sentenced
A former CVS security guard who coerced alleged teen shoplifters into posing for nude photos — threatening he’d call police unless they complied — was slapped with four years in...
Developer's widow stole $13M from sale of housing complex: suit
The widow of the late Starrett City housing developer Disque D. Deane “has greedily attempted to enrich herself at the expense of her children” by swiping $13.6 million from the...
Police dog helps seize $10M of marijuana at traffic stop
What a fetch, Jayda! This Chicago police dog helped collar a drug trafficker who was transporting more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana and other THC products inside a pickup truck....
Mets win one for Alderson thanks to another Flores walk-off
A few hours before first pitch Tuesday, the Mets weren’t thinking about ending their latest seven-game losing streak. The day was devastating, no matter what were to happen that night....
Parents beat daughter, locked her in room for months: sheriff
Authorities in Georgia on Sunday said they arrested the parents of an 18-year-old after discovering that the couple would allegedly lock their daughter in her room for extended periods of...
'Drug-dealing' doctor indicted for pushing pills that led to overdose death
A drug-dealing doctor was indicted Tuesday for illegally plying a patient with opioids that would eventually cause his overdose death, state Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced. Barry Sloan, 60, faces...
Airline bans passenger for life after bachelor party's 'appalling' behavior
A rowdy group of men jetting off to a bachelor party in Ibiza managed to get their entire flight diverted after exhibiting “appalling and aggressive” behavior, Jet2 confirmed. The flight,...
Riddell owner can't find buyer for helmet maker over concussions
While the NFL battles sagging ratings and national anthem protests, there was still plenty of interest this year when one of its franchises went up for sale. Not so much...
Eighth suspect arrested in innocent Bronx teen's murder
Police collared an eighth suspect Tuesday in the gang murder of an innocent Bronx teen — as six others arrested in New Jersey were ordered back to New York to...
Tenants of rent-stabilized apartments to see hikes this fall
New Yorkers residing in rent-stabilized apartments can expect rent hikes of 1.5 percent or 2.5 percent for leases inked between this October and September. The Rent Guidelines Board on Tuesday...
Why now is the best time to get odds on the NL champ
Wednesday night’s Major League Baseball telecast on ESPN features the Cubs visiting the Dodgers. Those teams are on the short list to win the National League pennant on current futures...
Plane forced back to JFK after pilot mistakenly reports hijacking
A JetBlue pilot accidentally reported that his plane was being hijacked at JFK, triggering a massive response of cops and firefighters who surrounded the craft on the tarmac, officials said....
NYPD Bomb Squad picks Chelsea garage for new headquarters
The NYPD Bomb Squad has chosen a garage on West 26th Street for a new headquarters, and it’s eerily close to where the Chelsea Bomber rocked the city. The garage...
Broker accused of assaulting wife busted for home arsenal
A Berkshire Hathaway real-estate broker was busted Tuesday for a stash of guns — including an AR-15 rifle — found at his tony Murray Hill pad. Adam Lichtin, 43, was...
Landmark same-sex custody case sent back to lower court
A Manhattan appeals judge has sent a landmark lesbian custody case back to the lower court to consider the best interests of the former couple's adopted 8-year-old son. Last April,...
Search firm taking over AKC's office space
Executive search firm the Solomon Page Group searched for new offices and found them in its current building at 260 Madison Ave. between East 38th and 39th streets. The firm...
Body found in freezer at stadium before Reds-Braves game
ATLANTA — The body of a third-party contractor has been found inside a beer cooler at SunTrust Park. The body was found Tuesday by a worker from the same company....
Joe Crowley loses Democratic primary to socialist newcomer
Longtime lawmaker and the head of the Queens Democratic machine, Rep. Joe Crowley, lost his bid for re-election in a stunning upset to 28-year-old political newcomer and liberal activist Alexandria...
Dan Donovan defeats Michael Grimm after bruising GOP primary
Staten Island Republicans won't be putting the con back into Congress. Voters on the island decisively rejected ex-Congressman Michael Grimm's bid to return to the US House in Tuesday's primary....
Jeff Bezos may reveal new HQ location on Amazon's birthday
Amazon’s birthday is July 5 — and it could be an auspicious day for Jeff Bezos to announce the location of its HQ2, and its next Day One. Will it?...
Authorities ID body found at Giants star Janoris Jenkins' home
A body was found in the New Jersey home of Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Tuesday — and police have launched a homicide investigation, authorities said. A worker discovered the...
Rap video with powerful message about street violence goes viral
A one-minute rap video has taken social media by storm due to its shocking, yet powerful message about street violence. The clip was posted to Instagram on Monday night as...
Feds bust hairdresser, jeweler on insider trader charges
The FBI arrested a Manhattan hair stylist to the stars and two others Tuesday on insider trading charges, alleging a Wall Street pal slipped the stylist and a jeweler friend...
Luis Severino regains dominant form as Yankees blank Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Forget Luis Severino winning the AL Cy Young award. Aaron Boone has a different view of the Yankees’ ace. “It’s hard for me to imagine anyone better,’’ Boone...
Deadlines approaching to bid on former Time Inc. titles
There are two different deadlines for those seeking to pick up some of the former Time Inc. titles that the new owner, Meredith, is selling. The auction for Time, Fortune...
Woman arrested after trying to strangle mother with knife: cops
A 23-year-old Texas woman was arrested this week after she used a kitchen knife in an attempt to strangle her mother, the Lufkin Police Department said. Officials with the Lufkin...
JetBlue flight forced back to JFK terminal after radio failure
A JetBlue airliner, about to take off from JFK on Tuesday night, turned back to the terminal after an issue with its communications system and was surrounded by police cars...
Daily News blames production problems for funny-pages fail
Even the funnies are inflicting angst on the layout-challenged Daily News these days. On Saturday, the company had to sheepishly run a “note to readers” explaining that the comics in...
The case for another Dellin Betances All-Star appearance
PHILADELPHIA — CC Sabathia is convinced Dellin Betances will be an All-Star for the fifth straight season and it has nothing to do with the pitchers being very close friends....
Man sentenced for locking woman in wooden box
WAUSAU, Wis. — A judge sentenced a Wisconsin man on Tuesday to 13 years in prison for locking a woman inside a wooden box in his basement and sexually assaulting...
Small-town mayor wants to get rid of government over white supremacist fears
A North Dakota mayor is moving to abolish his town’s government amid fears that white supremacists are taking over city council seats. Mayor Ryan Schock has collected at least a...
Author of murderous novel sentenced for model girlfriend's torture killing
LOS ANGELES — A Canadian real estate tycoon's son who wrote a graphic novel that features gruesome killings was sentenced Tuesday in California to life in prison for the torture...
Woman forced ex to have sex holding machete to his face: cops
A Montana woman broke into a man's house with a machete, ordered him to take off his clothes and forced him to have sex with her, police said. Samantha Ray...
Why Brandon Drury won't fix Yankees' Greg Bird problem
PHILADELPHIA — While Brandon Drury gets occasional starts at first base with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Aaron Boone said he is not an option to take over regularly with the Yankees, even...
Mets' 'bad-ass Marine' bracing for biggest battle yet
In the end, Sandy Alderson, the proud Marine, had tears in his eyes and regret in his baseball heart over how this season has gone for his beleaguered Mets. But...
Newspaper publisher admits she did nothing about mob threats
A one-time Howard Beach newspaper publisher has admitted she was aware others were threatening a woman who'd accused a Bonanno associate of sex assault -- and did nothing about it....
'Taxi King' must pay $1.3M to ex-assistant after sex harassment
A Brooklyn judge wants embattled "taxi king" Gene Freidman to cough up $1.3 million to his former assistant, who sued the businessman following months of alleged sexual harassment. Elaine Gutierrez...
Squatting over public toilets may be worse than sitting: expert
It's something every girl can relate to...the delicate art of hovering over a public toilet seat. Desperate to avoid any contact for fear of picking up nasty germs, the thigh...
What Sandy Alderson got right and wrong in complicated tenure
The hits and misses of Sandy Alderson's Mets regime, which may be over. Hits Trading for Noah Syndergaard: Alderson turned the Cy Young season of 37-year-old R.A. Dickey into one...
Dirty cop begs judge to throw out convictions to join the Army
A dirty NYPD officer begged a Manhattan judge to toss her convictions for trafficking cocaine and marijuana — because it would destroy her dream of joining the Army. “I request...
Good Samaritan, police save would-be jumper from bridge
An investigator with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office just so happened to be leaving his last appointment for the day on Monday when he came across a man clutching...
Law firm that de Blasio owes $300K wins approvals before city boards
Mayor de Blasio’s favorite law firm went 2-for-2 on Tuesday before city boards controlled by Hizzoner’s appointees. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, which successfully defended de Blasio from recent corruption...
Witness: I bribed Adam Skelos to get Dean Skelos off client's back
A witness at the corruption retrial of former state Senate majority leader Dean Skelos said he once gave the senator’s son a $20,000 check to help get “Dean off [the]...
Clippers trading Austin Rivers for Wizards big man
The Clippers and Wizards are exchanging two of their most controversial players. Los Angeles is sending Austin Rivers to Washington in exchange for Marcin Gortat, ESPN reported Tuesday. Rivers, the...
Bronx teen's killers should 'rot in prison' for life: councilman
Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres is demanding that the district attorney prosecuting the gangbangers who slaughtered an innocent teenager last week lock the thugs up and throw away the key. “Gang...
Elaine Chao defends husband Mitch McConnell against protesters
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Tuesday sprang to the defense of her husband, Mitch McConnell, as protesters grilled the Senate majority leader over President Trump's family separation policy. Chao can...
From pickles to pork rolls: the weirdest new ice cream flavors
These flavors are anything but vanilla. Ice cream makers are getting increasingly creative and daring, flavoring the beloved frozen dessert with everything from processed pork to Cheetos crumbs, in a...
Vanilla is the best ice cream flavor — bar none
"Plain vanilla,” a phrase meaning ordinary, dull and lacking in distinguishing features, is a slander on the best ice cream flavor of all. I’ve loved it since I was a...
This ice cream is so thick you can twirl it around a fork
Republic of Booza, a new Williamsburg ice-cream joint, is taking the frozen treat back to its roots. Booza, a type of ice cream that originated in the eastern part of...
Prosecutors investigating Cohen will receive 4M seized files
Prosecutors investigating President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen will finally get their hands on some four million files seized in an FBI raid in April, according to a new court...
Schumer and Pelosi's pathetic plea to stop promoting harassment
It’s both sad and telling that the Democrats’ top two leaders in Congress, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, found it necessary to publicly instruct their members not to...
NYPD responds to scathing Inspector General report
The NYPD released a response to a scathing Inspector General's report on Tuesday, stating that they were working to "strengthen and bolster" the Special Victim's Division while taking issue with...
Cop under fire for cruel Facebook post about slain rapper
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh police officer who posted a Facebook comment that appeared to celebrate the recent death of up-and-coming rapper Jimmy Wopo has been put on desk duty. The...
Sandy Alderson faces reality of $89M in Mets letdowns
Seated in the front of the press room, owner Jeff Wilpon alongside him, midway through 15 of the toughest minutes you can imagine, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spilled an...
Bronx teen's murder proves we need an NYPD gang database
Police say last week’s brutal slaying of a 15-year-old Bronx boy was carried out by gang members. So, will critics now drop their opposition to the NYPD’s gang database and...
Woman had boyfriend punch stomach to terminate pregnancy: cops
A pregnant California woman allegedly had her boyfriend repeatedly punch her in the stomach in an attempt to kill the baby last month, police said. Authorities are investigating the incident...
Supreme Court’s travel-ban ruling is a smackdown to activist judges
So much for the claim that Donald Trump’s strident campaign rhetoric about Muslims rendered him unfit to wield the powers of the presidency. The Supreme Court will have none of...
Stop shielding high schoolers from sensitive speech
"We should build the wall,” suggests a classmate. The rest of the class falls silent. We’re having a class debate on race in politics, and I freeze, thinking: How should...
A smart way to trim the fat from the federal government
Last week President Trump proposed merging the departments of Education and Labor, and that’s got people thinking about reorganizing government. Any change would require the consent of Congress, which means...
Feds urge judge to deny NYCHA tenants a 'seat at the table'
The feds on Tuesday urged a judge to deny the city's beleaguered public-housing tenants a "seat at the table" to oppose the $1 billion-plus deal to settle a suit over...
Mom who strangled newborn, threw body in trash sentenced
A New Jersey woman was sentenced to eight years in prison after she admitted to strangling her newborn daughter to death two years ago. Jade Fanz was sentenced on Friday,...
Trump tries to delay AG lawsuit until after midterm elections
An attorney for Donald Trump is trying to delay the New York attorney general's lawsuit alleging the president illegally used money form his charity for personal and political expenses until...
Turkey’s future just got a whole lot scarier
In a region where democracy is scarce, it just got scarcer — with Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan claiming victory in last weekend’s presidential election and vowing to “rapidly” usher...
Nearly naked passenger jumped off plane onto tarmac at airport
A passenger jumped off an airplane onto the tarmac of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, airport officials confirmed. The passenger was wearing only his underwear. According to a...
Jeff Wilpon: This Mets season has been awful for me, too
Jeff Wilpon hears the fans, decrying his team and his ownership, louder with each loss. He sympathizes. “Yeah, it’s been incredibly difficult [for me to watch the team], as it...
What Sandy Alderson news means for Mets’ trade plans and future
The most important battle now is not to rise in the NL East or debate the pros and cons of trading Jacob deGrom. Sandy Alderson announced he is taking a...
Missing woman hid from searchers because she was paranoid: cops
A 30-year-old woman emerged from a Florida state park before dawn Tuesday to say that she had been hiding from searchers for four days because she was paranoid. Searchers described...
Congressional candidate gives out branded condoms before primary
Free condoms for your vote! Democratic challenger Suraj Patel, who has run an unconventional campaign in his uphill bid to topple Rep. Carolyn Maloney, has been giving out free condoms...
Melania Trump will visit border again after jacket fiasco
A week after her peculiar fashion statement distracted attention from her visit to a Texas facility where migrant children are detained, Melania Trump is planning a second trip to the...
Water ride shut down after rider flung from tube
EUREKA, Mo. — A water ride at Six Flags in suburban St. Louis has been closed after a woman said she was flung from a tube and suffered whiplash. Sondra...
Man committed to mental hospital for beheading mother
OREGON CITY, Ore. — A man who decapitated his mother on Mother's Day and walked into a rural Oregon grocery store holding her severed head was found guilty of murder...
State senator dodged ticket after parking at bus stop: witness
It's the Golden handshake. Brooklyn state Sen. Marty Golden brazenly parked his Cadillac in a bus stop — but drove away scot-free after giving a traffic agent his card and...
Full-service animal shelters coming to all five boroughs
The city is expected to finally have full-service animal shelters in all five boroughs by 2024 under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The bill,...
Summer's hottest new shows take inspiration from novels
Forget about breezy beach reads — several of those mystery novels and noir thrillers you’ll bring to the seashore this summer have been turned into TV shows. One of this...
Cops looking for squirrel that made off with their doughnut
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are on the lookout for a squirrel that made off from their parking lot with a doughnut. In a video posted on the...
Battery reignited twice after deadly Tesla crash in Florida
A Tesla Model S involved in a May 8 fatal high-speed crash in Florida reignited twice after firefighters extinguished a fire in the electric vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board...
NBA rookie's mom not happy with 'shady' Coach K
Wendell Carter Jr.'s mother has wasted little time before going after Coach K. Kylia Carter said her son took a backseat in famed Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski's eyes after Coach...
Argentina legend Maradona taken to hospital after bizarre antics
Argentina legend Diego Maradona was taken to the hospital Tuesday after Argentina’s dramatic, 2-1 win against Nigeria, according to ESPN Deportes. Why he was taken to the hospital is unclear....
Google Home virtual assistant learns to speak Spanish
Hola, Google! The search giant announced Tuesday that its popular Google Home line of smart speakers is now even smarter, having added Spanish-language skills to its repertoire. The addition comes...
Teen mom sentenced in fatal stabbing of 1-year-old daughter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio teen who was charged with stabbing her 1-year-old daughter to death has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Columbus Dispatch reports a judge...
Messi and an anonymous defender save Argentina
Lionel Messi’s legacy stays intact, at least for another few days. All it took was a magical 14th-minute goal from Argentina’s mini messiah and an 86th-minute goal from a defender...
Trump awards posthumous Medal of Honor to WWII hero
President Trump on Tuesday presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the widow of 1st Lt. Garlin Murl Conner — whose heroic actions in World War II saved the lives...
Body found at home of Giants star Janoris Jenkins
A dead body was found in the New Jersey home of Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Tuesday -- and police have reportedly launched a homicide investigation. The corpse was discovered...
Professor wants pictures of penises — for science
A new study looks at the correlation between penis size and self-esteem – with part of the survey requiring photo documentation of men’s junk. Alicia Walker, a sociology professor at...
De Blasio announces new contract with civilian union
The de Blasio administration on Tuesday announced a new contract agreement with District Council 37 — the city’s largest civilian union — totaling just over 7.4 percent in pay hikes...
Sandy Alderson is taking leave to battle cancer recurrence
Sandy Alderson announced Tuesday he is taking an immediate leave of absence as Mets general manager, citing a recurrence of cancer. Because of his role in the team’s free fall...
Conagra Brands near deal to buy Pinnacle Foods
Conagra Brands is in advanced talks to buy Pinnacle Foods in a deal that could be announced as soon as this week, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with...
Man wearing clown makeup convicted in fatal stabbing
A man who wore demonic clown-style makeup while fatally stabbing a homeless man in a Denver parking lot last year has been convicted of murder. Christian Lee Gulzow, 37, was found...
Magic Johnson gives himself a Lakers ultimatum
Magic Johnson is giving himself an ultimatum. The Lakers’ president of basketball operations said that if things don’t go according to plan in the next two offseasons -- which he...
Bloomberg considering run for president as a Democrat
Mike Bloomberg is mulling another run for president -- but as a Democrat, sources to close to the former three-term mayor said.
Woman broke into pitcher's home, wore his clothes in bizarre arrest
Danny Duffy got the save. A woman broke into the home of the Royals pitcher while he was away on Saturday, according to court documents obtained by KCTV in Kansas...
City Council members call for shutdown of bodega where teen was killed
A trio of City Council members says the deli owner who didn’t intervene when gangbangers dragged an innocent teen from his deli and slaughtered him should have his store shuttered....
Martin Brodeur and Martin St. Louis are Hall of Famers
What seemed an inevitability is now a reality. Martin Brodeur, the legendary Devils goalie and three-time Stanley Cup winner, will be inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame, it was...
New photos spring up of 'distracted boyfriend' meme star
This woman knows how to keep a straight face. Remember that pic of the appalled partner in the famous "distracted boyfriend" meme? Twitter user and writer Ernie Smith dug up...
Man busted with gun after talking about it on LIRR train
A gun has been taken off the streets, thanks to a quick-thinking Long Island cop who overheard two riders aboard a Long Island Rail Road train talking about buying and...
America's suffering from too much democracy and other commentary
Foreign desk: Iran, Turkey Pull the Old Switcheroo It’s looking like Bernard Lewis was right again: Back in 2010, recalls Commentary’s Sohrab Ahmari, the late historian predicted that Iran “would...
Elon Musk-backed AI to take on expert gamers
It’s game on for OpenAI, the research initiative co-founded by Elon Musk that has been setting its AI bots against amateur Dota 2 players and winning. Next up, OpenAI will...
Exhausted doctors are putting patients in danger
Doctors are endangering lives because they are often so tired, they act as if they were drunk, medics have warned. Those who work 12-hour shifts have the concentration and judgment...
The first sign Joakim Noah will be ready for Knicks
Joakim Noah has impressed one former teammate this offseason. “I just worked out with Jo, actually a couple of days ago. Jo is doing great,” Corey Brewer, who won two...
This startup wants to take on fake health news
When Steve Alperin’s father was first diagnosed with cancer, he says he was blown away by the lack of good quality information out there for patients on the web. “It’s...
These minuscule bikini bottoms are taking over summer
Gird your loins! These ultraskimpy, high-waisted “drawstring” bikini bottoms are sweeping Instagram. Thanks to the suit’s skinny strap and the way the fabric’s bunched up, the internet has dubbed it...
Scientists say humans are alone in the universe
Humans are alone in the universe and will never meet other intelligent life forms, according to a cosmically depressing new study. Scientists at Oxford University have determined that aliens don’t...
Rattlesnake sightings reported in upstate New York
This is enough to rattle any New Yorker. An upstate police department is warning locals to “beware of rattlesnakes” after it received two separate calls over the weekend regarding sightings...
Boeing's concept jet could fly New York to London in 2 hours
Boeing has unveiled a concept jet that will be capable of whisking passengers from New York to London at a blistering Mach 5 – making it capable of crossing the...
Derek Jeter selling 'magical' upstate castle for $15 million
It's a home fit for a king — even if The Captain no longer wants it. Former New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter is selling an upstate castle for which...
Bayer replaced ad actor with replica figurine to cut costs: suit
An actress who hawked stool softeners and laxative capsules on TV is suing because she was made redundant by a bobblehead. Phoebe Jonas — a k a “the Phillips Lady” in ads...
Your post-exercise beer is destroying your body
Footballers, Formula One stars and Rugby players who celebrate wins by sinking a few pints are causing themselves more harm, scientists have warned. The body is in a state of...
Suspects in killing of innocent teen head back to NYC
Six of the gang members who allegedly butchered an innocent Bronx teen are headed back to New York to face murder charges — as their lawyer whined about how their...
How airport doctors get drugs out of smugglers' stomachs
If you’re going to swallow drugs to try to smuggle them into another country, there’s only one way for them to come out. Dr. Stephanie Green was a doctor at...
Inmate wants execution by firing squad or gas
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Attorneys for a 66-year-old Texas death row inmate say his health problems make him unsuitable for lethal injection scheduled for this week, so they're proposing he be...
Off-duty cop fires at suspects trying to steal his BMW
An attempted carjacking in Chicago was thwarted by the intended victim. Two suspects tried to steal a parked car, only to find that the driver was an armed, off-duty police...
Bad night's sleep increases risk of stroke-related heart problems
Poor quality sleep increases the risk of heart rhythm problems which are a major cause of strokes, a new study has found. Researchers looked at four studies involving several million...
Dawn Ostroff to join Spotify as chief content officer
Dawn Ostroff, who has been president of the Condé Nast Entertainment division since its launch nearly seven years ago, is jumping to Spotify as chief content officer. The music streaming...
World's first digital museum puts patrons inside the artwork
The world's first digital museum has opened in Japan which allows visitors to completely immerse themselves in the artwork. Spectators feel like they're dreaming as they wander freely through the...
MTA decides not to test barriers on tracks at downtown station
The MTA is going to postpone its test of barriers to keep people from jumping or falling on the tracks in favor of adding more elevators for the disabled, officials...
Dead hoarder's home found packed with 82 inbred chihuahuas
British police investigating a woman's death were left stunned after finding 82 chihuahuas crammed inside her home in squalid conditions. The RSPCA was called to assist officers who were probing...
'Space nation' wants creative citizens for life beyond Earth
VIENNA — Feel like the world is going to the dogs? Want to get away from it all? Here’s a solution: become a citizen of the nation of Asgardia and...
WTF is a 'sleep bra' — and should you wear one?
If you’re like most women, you dream about the moment you can step through your door and liberate your boobs from their prison of underwire. But luxury pajama site Lunya...
Police dog is the ultimate good boy, tries to perform CPR on officer
A valiant police dog in Spain showed off its first-responder skills by apparently performing CPR on an agent who played dead. Poncho the pup, of the Municipal Police of Madrid,...
Trump says he wants another $1.6 billion for border wall
President Trump said Tuesday he would ask Congress for more money to pay for his proposed wall along the southern border so it could be finished faster. “We’re discussing today...
Diamondbacks pitcher took the mound with poop in his pants
Archie Bradley relieved more than just the Diamondbacks starting pitchers. The Arizona pitcher, appearing on Yahoo Sports' MLB Podcast, admitted he pooped his pants in a game this season shortly...
Murder rate has skyrocketed in the Bronx, NYPD says
Murders in the Bronx have skyrocketed in 2018, nearly doubling compared to the same period last year, according to newly released crime statistics from the NYPD. As of Sunday, 50...
New Yorker staffer resigns after falsely accusing ICE agent of having Nazi tattoo
The fact-checker for the New Yorker who mistook a Marine veteran's tattoo for a Nazi symbol has resigned, saying the "small mistake" has ruined her life. Talia Lavin is out...
Islanders draft pick: Rangers will regret passing on me
The debate of Vitali versus Ollie could rage across the East River for years to come. Two high first-round picks, Vitali Kravtsov to the Rangers at No. 9 and Oliver...
NSA using AT&T data center in Hell's Kitchen for spy program
The National Security Agency is using data processing centers run by AT&T to spy on Americans — and one of the spy hubs is located in the middle of Hell’s...
Boy Scout killed when tree crashes onto tent
A 14-year-old boy from Texas was killed when a tree fell onto his tent at a Boy Scout camp in Georgia, authorities said. The teen, who was not identified pending...
Phil Murphy ends security detail for Chris Christie weeks early
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be stripped of his State Police security detail weeks before the normally allotted time, according to reports. The Garden State's former gov was...
El Chapo wants to tunnel to court during trial
He famously tunneled out of prison — now notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán wants to tunnel into a Manhattan courthouse. Guzmán's attorneys have asked a Brooklyn federal...
CBS goes outside the box in race to hire ex-NFL refs as analysts
CBS is giving a twist to the network arms race — as in, accumulating arms that used to throw NFL flags. It's getting a double threat. CBS Sports announced Tuesday...
Banksy takes the streets of Paris
At least seven murals believed to be the work of elusive graffiti artist Banksy have appeared on the streets of Paris, France. The "hit-and-run" artist, whose real identity remains a...
HBO's 'Sharp Objects' is a gritty, suspenseful thriller
In the summer murder mystery “Sharp Objects,” premiering July 8 on HBO, Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) is a newspaper reporter who is sent to Wind Gap, Mo., to write about...
50-year-old woman is a ‘serial surrogate’
A “serial surrogate” in Dallas, Texas, spent eight years carrying babies for parents struggling to conceive. Along with helping families, Didi Perry said she loves being pregnant. “I love how...
Nail salon customer goes ballistic over manicure
That’s not a haute look. Police in Missouri have arrested a woman who went berserk at a nail salon in Hazelwood, where video shows she toppled a tower of nail...
Judge grants Uber temporary license to operate in London
LONDON — Uber was granted a new, shorter license to operate in London on Tuesday after a judge said it had made the changes required to be deemed fit and...
Egyptian commentator dies after his team's World Cup loss
An Egyptian pundit reportedly has died after suffering a heart attack while watching Egypt lose its third game at the World Cup. According to Egypt Today, Abdel Rahim Mohamed fell...
Modified polio vaccine can help fight deadly brain tumors
Injecting a modified version of the polio vaccine directly into a deadly brain tumor could help cancer patients live years longer than they normally would, doctors said Tuesday. Researchers at...
This is a make-or-break year for Jets' Kelvin Beachum
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Grimm rails about his conviction at poll for GOP primary
Ex-Rep. Michael Grimm bristled Tuesday morning after voting in the GOP 11th District congressional primary on Staten Island when he was asked about his tax-fraud conviction and stint behind bars....
John Daly and USGA are going to war over a golf cart
John Daly announced Monday he is withdrawing from the US Senior Open — as a result of a deteriorating right knee and what he believes to be a bad ruling....
Why being nice to your partner barely even matters
Don’t worry about being nice to your partner when times get tough. Just don’t be a total a-hole, scientists say. New research from Baylor University finds that refraining from being...
Inside Tokyo's groundbreaking digital art museum
A trip to the Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo can make visitors feel like they are dreaming and aims to fully immerse visitors in the art. Japan's first...
Mysterious blue sand dune found on Mars
Mars is universally known as the Red Planet, but a stunning photograph released by NASA has revealed the complexities of its color palette. The striking image was captured by NASA’s...
Living near Walmart improves food security, increases obesity
Walmart has long been criticized for its adverse impact on small businesses and local wages, but new research indicates that the retail giant does benefit low-income Americans in one key...
NBA legend Oscar Robertson to white athletes: 'Speak out'
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Oscar Robertson commends the off-court activism of today's NBA players, although the Hall of Famer wonders why more white athletes aren't speaking out, too. Robertson received...
Employees would take less money over a bad office environment
Employees value work culture over money. Seven in 10 professionals refused to work at a top company if it meant having to endure a bad office environment — outranking other...
Ryan calls tariffs 'basically taxes' amid Trump's Harley-Davidson feud
House Speaker Paul Ryan called President Donald Trump's tariffs "basically taxes" on Tuesday — a day after Wisconsin-based Harley-Davidson said it would move some motorcycle production overseas because of retaliatory...
Snake vomits bird eggs to fit its body through a hole
A snake in South Carolina was filmed throwing up several large bird eggs only moments after eating them. It appears that the serpent was trying to fit through the cracks...
Footage shows gang attack similar to fatal stabbing of innocent teen
Police on Tuesday released video that captured the savage beatdown that left a 14-year-old boy critically injured — a gang attack that bore similarities to the mistaken-identity slaying of 15-year-old...
Colin Cowherd didn't wait to re-sign with Fox Sports
Colin Cowherd is closing in on a new four-year deal with Fox Sports and iHeartRadio, sources told The Post. Cowherd, 54, left ESPN for what was reported as a contract...
Music gyms are the latest self-care trend
Learning to play a musical instrument is up there with learning French: sure, it’d be nice, but it generally stays on your "should do" list under a pile of life...
Duterte calls God 'stupid' in rant about Adam and Eve
Controversial Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is facing hellfire this week — for calling God "stupid." The politician slammed the story of Adam and Eve being tempted by the “forbidden fruit”...
Facebook will tell you how much time you're wasting on its site
Deep down, you probably know you’re spending too much time on social media, with particular emphasis on Facebook. Thankfully, Apple and Google will tell you exactly how much of your...
Inside NYC's $6 billion parks problem
New York City's aging parks need nearly $6 billion over the next decade to catch up on repairs after years of underfunding and neglect, according to a new report being...
Woman in middle of NBA's crazy love triangle makes awards debut
Nick Green and Keonna Green attended Monday's NBA Awards together, about two years after the basketball star's engagement to Iggy Azalea fell apart.
Iranian goalkeeper goes from homeless to thwarting Ronaldo
When Alireza Beiranvand leaped to his left and pushed away a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty on Monday, it inspired Iran to a 1-1 draw against the European champions. Yet Beiranvand own...
Bodega workers did nothing as gang butchered innocent Bronx teen
A bodega worker heartlessly gave the boot to mistaken-ID murder victim Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz as the desperate teen bled all over the store rather than offer him any aid, according...
Man talks on phone while riding on hood of car doing 70 mph
A man was spotted riding on the hood of a car barreling down the express lane of I-95 in Florida late Sunday — and appeared to be talking on the...
Killer writes bizarre apology to nanny she murdered
The woman who murdered her French nanny wrote her a bizarre apology letter, as she was jailed for life on Tuesday. Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni were caged at the...
Tragic QB had brain of 65-year-old
Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski had CTE when he ended his life in January, his parents revealed in an interview with the "Today" show Tuesday to discuss a Sports Illustrated documentary...
Coast Guard halts search for missing swimmer off Long Beach
The US Coast Guard has called off its search for a man who went swimming with friends in the waters off of Long Beach, LI -- the second person to...
You can see this penis from space
This penis Down Under is so large, it can be seen from space. The lewd landmark etched into a dry lake bed in Marcus Hill, Victoria, is tagged as Betoota...
Woman does yoga, tempts fate
A woman was literally inches from death when she was spotted at the edge of a dangerously crumbling cliff doing yoga. The woman spent about 20 minutes performing a series...
HHS Secretary says he can find separated migrant kids 'within seconds'
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday he could find any child separated from their migrant parents “within seconds.” “There is no reason why any parent...
Jack Daniels is hiking whiskey prices in Europe after tariffs
The cost of imbibing in Europe is going up. Jack Daniels said the price of whiskey will increase 10 percent on the continent because of the European Union's tariffs on...
Eugenie Bouchard doesn't seem happy after rare victory
Fallen tennis star Eugenie Bouchard didn’t seem all that thrilled after her dominant Wimbledon qualifying win at Roehampton. The former world No. 5 Canadian stormed past China's Zhu Lin, 6-0,...
Flying fireball causes sonic boom in Russia
It was just last week that NASA publicly revealed its plans to enhance its tracking and detection systems for smaller near-Earth objects, and now a video from Russia shows exactly...
Supreme Court blocks law requiring pregnancy centers to discuss abortion options
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says a California law that forces anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion probably violates the Constitution. The 5-4 ruling Tuesday also casts...
Toymaker apologizes for selling model of fictional Nazi UFO
Revell is one of the most well-known and respected hobbyist brands on the planet. The company has been in business for three-quarters of a century and its model kits are...
Supreme Court upholds Trump's travel ban
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Trump's travel ban from five Muslim-majority countries, rejecting arguments that it was prompted by discrimination against Muslims or went beyond his authority. Trump...
Fast food spots resorting to robots amid labor shortage
Restaurants are employing robots to make up for a shortage of fast-food workers. Businesses around the world are increasingly turning to droids to reduce running costs — and fast-food joints...
Prince William's Israel visit begins at Holocaust memorial
JERUSALEM — Prince William began his visit to Israel on Tuesday with an emotional visit to Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and a meeting with two survivors who escaped Nazi...
Russia's hottest World Cup fan swears she's not a porn star
The stunning Russian supporter who was labeled a porn star has denied ever being involved in the porn industry and says the X-rated video she starred in was actually a...
Phillies outfielder gets into it with fan at Yankees game
Rhys Hoskins had a problem with fans and fanning. The Phillies left fielder had a bad day Monday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the Phillies dropped a game at...
'Sonic attack' scare before Trump-Kim summit raises security concerns
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump was heading to Singapore for a historic summit with North Korea's leader, a State Department diplomatic security agent who was part of the advance...
Lee Enterprises to manage Buffett's newspaper holdings
Berkshire Hathaway and Lee Enterprises say Lee is taking over managing Berkshire Hathaway’s newspaper and digital operations in 30 markets. The companies announced Tuesday that the five-year management agreement between...
Movie theater calls cops after black family asks for refund
Ashley Jimenez posted a 5-minute video on Friday showing how police responded to the incident – at least six officers in all – after she and her husband complained of...
Bill Russell says flipping off Charles Barkley is 'pure instinct'
https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1011429828518543360 Bill Russell's one-finger salute to Charles Barkley at Monday's NBA Awards hardly went unnoticed. Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar Robertson, Barkley thanked a slew of league legends...
GE to exit health care and oil services businesses
General Electric said Tuesday it will spin off its health care business and divest its stake in oil services company Baker Hughes, leaving the once-sprawling conglomerate focused on jet engines,...
Mueller might be close to ending Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking to reach a conclusion about possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russian officials during the 2016 election and produce indictments by fall,...
More migrants are dying from heat near US-Mexico border
The number of migrants dying from extreme heat on the US-Mexico border rose 55 percent in the past nine months after an increase in unaccompanied children and families trying to...
Trump says Harley-Davidson's planned overseas move will be its 'end'
And just like that, President Trump’s love affair with Harley-Davidson backfired. Trump warned in a tweet Tuesday that it “will be the beginning of the end” for the Milwaukee-based Hog...
'Scary' meltdown leaves passengers in tears
Warning: Graphic language A woman was caught on video going ballistic aboard a Spirit Airlines plane that made an emergency landing because of a medical emergency — leaving other passengers...
North, South Korea discuss railways to link nations together
SEOUL, South Korea — The rival Koreas are exchanging views on improving North Korea’s outdated railways and linking them with the South as they continue to take conciliatory steps amid...
Osama bin Laden's bodyguard facing deportation from Germany
BERLIN -- A Tunisian man suspected of being an Islamist radical who once served as Osama bin Laden's bodyguard is in detention in Germany pending deportation to Tunisia, a spokesman...
Helicopter parents need to be grounded: study
A new study from the University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development suggests that helicopter parents aren't good for a child's development. According to the research, young children whose parents...
Juice vendor busted after teens were groped outside Broadway show
A Manhattan man wanted for groping three out-of-town teens outside a Broadway theater was busted Monday, according to cops. Hosny Elsayed was arrested “without incident” in Midtown where he works...
Sean Spicer reportedly developing TV talk show
LOS ANGELES — Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is working on a television interview show in which he banters with guests about a variety of topics. A spokesman...
David Wright takes another step in his unlikely Mets comeback
At this rate, David Wright might beat Yoenis Cespedes back to the Mets lineup. Wright took outdoor batting practice for the first time before the Mets dropped their seventh straight...
Authorities scale back 'zero tolerance' for immigrant families
McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its zero tolerance immigration policy amid a global uproar over the separation of more than 2,300 migrant...
Dellin Betances hit for first time in 12 years -- and looked like it
PHILADELPHIA — Dellin Betances had his first at-bat since high school on Monday — and it showed. The right-hander came up with runners on second and third and one out...
Trump-Fallon feud heats up as president and host trade jabs
President Trump and Jimmy Fallon continued their war of words Monday with the commander-in-chief blasting the comic at a rally and the late-night funnyman mocking his rival’s incessant mean tweeting...
Outlook bleak for Thunder, Stormy
If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it, does it make a sound? Carmelo Anthony, 34, coming off his worst season has opted to remain with...
The Mets' only choice now is to face their pathetic reality
We have seen too much of this in this city over the past 12 months: dead teams headed toward a sink hole to nowhere. The 3-13 Giants and the 29-win...
Divers re-enter flooded cave to search for boys soccer team
MAE SAI, Thailand — About a dozen Thai navy SEAL divers and other rescuers re-entered a partly flooded cave in northern Thailand on Tuesday morning to search for 12 boys...
Mets find a new way to be awful
It’s not hard to pick out reasons why a team with a 31-45 record, in the dregs of a seven-game losing streak, is struggling. They are everywhere you look. On...
Aaron Judge's slump ends just when Yankees needed it
PHILADELPHIA — On their first day without Gary Sanchez, the Yankees’ other right-handed sluggers made up for the catcher’s absence. First, Aaron Judge ripped a laser home run in the...
Tim Cook on when CEOs should protest government policies
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple CEO Tim Cook intends to continue lambasting US immigration policies and other issues that trouble him to avoid falling into an "appalling silence." Cook outlined his...