October 30, 2017
John Kelly calls Confederate general an 'honorable man'
October 30, 2017 | 11:55pmPresident Trump's chief of staff John Kelly on Monday night praised Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and said that "both sides" in the Civil War fought in good faith. Kelly...
Manafort indictment casts doubt over Trump's tax reform plans
October 30, 2017 | 11:47pmHow can Paul Manafort hurt your wealth? President Trump’s former campaign chief was charged in a 12-count indictment that included tax fraud, money laundering and — the most interesting one...
Robert Mueller's big catch was low-level, unpaid intern
October 30, 2017 | 11:38pmWhile the Russia-obsessed media self-combust, the biggest takeaway isn’t “Russia collusion,” but the revelation, buried in footnotes, that the FBI has had in its possession “high-level” Trump campaign emails since...
Consumerist site shuts down after alleged mismanagement
October 30, 2017 | 11:25pmConsumerist.com was shuttered as a stand-alone site Monday, triggering an angry blast from one of the top editors who blamed mismanagement for the closure. The site, operated by Consumer Reports,...
Pro-ADP proxy advice irks Ackman
October 30, 2017 | 11:19pmBill Ackman is not happy with proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services. The hedgie behind Pershing Square said ISS relied on “non-public, inaccurate and misleading information, claims, and arguments” it...
Columbia students team up with antifa to protest Mike Cernovich
October 30, 2017 | 11:14pmRight-wing provocateur and Pizzagate conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich gave a speech at Columbia University on Monday night -- prompting protests from students and members of New York City's "antifa" coalition....
MiMedx CEO accuses short sellers of 'unethical accusations'
October 30, 2017 | 11:05pmThere’s at least one CEO not willing to tolerate sniping from short sellers. Parker Petit, the chief executive of MiMedx, a Georgia-based biopharmaceutical company, has accused an alleged “wolf pack”...
Walmart to dump iconic brand Danskin
October 30, 2017 | 10:59pmClean-up in aisle 5. Walmart will dump the 135-year-old Danskin brand from its 3,960 US stores and its Web site in 15 months, the dance and athletic brand’s parent, Iconix...
Man accused of killing cop bragged about shooting police: neighbor
October 30, 2017 | 10:54pmA Queens man on trial for gunning down NYPD Officer Brian Moore arrogantly told a neighbor he would shoot any cops who tried to stop him tossing bricks through the...
YouTube suspends critic's ad account, then reverses course
October 30, 2017 | 10:52pmWhile videos of ISIS beheadings somehow slipped past YouTube censors, the video streaming site didn’t have any problems finding a playful ad campaign by some indie musicians — and promptly...
Neighbors help rescue deer stuck in fake pumpkin
October 30, 2017 | 10:47pmA deer in Ohio got his head stuck in a plastic pumpkin just days before Halloween — leading a band of residents to join together and help free it. The...
Lost sailors' story doesn't add up, experts say
October 30, 2017 | 10:47pmHONOLULU — The US Coast Guard said Monday that the two Hawaii women who were lost at sea for five months had an emergency beacon aboard their sailboat that was...
Celebs, your neighbor and even cats ready for Halloween hijinks
October 30, 2017 | 10:44pmGet your costumes ready, folks — it’s Halloween. Celebrities, city residents and even cats will be playing dress-up this year, with some pulling out all the stops to get the...
Judge upholds Ezekiel Elliott's suspension again
October 30, 2017 | 10:38pmA Manhattan federal judge ruled Monday night that star Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott should have to serve a six- game suspension. But in coming down against Elliott, US...
Bill would ban NYPD from partnering with immigration agents
October 30, 2017 | 10:36pmThe city already makes it difficult for immigration agents to get information about illegal residents — and on Monday, the City Council took more steps to shut out the feds....
Jets GM could go down as one who missed Deshaun Watson
October 30, 2017 | 10:35pmNext April will be the 35th anniversary of one of the darkest days in Jets history. On April 26, 1983, the Jets passed on Dan Marino with the 24th pick...
Mom charged with helping her son escape from jail
October 30, 2017 | 10:29pmCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman has been charged with helping her son after he escaped from a West Virginia jail. Media outlets report 62-year-old Robin Helton was arraigned Monday in...
DOE Chancellor: City's schools are getting safer
October 30, 2017 | 10:25pmIt’s been just one month since the city’s first classroom killing in 25 years — but the Department of Education is insisting that schools are getting safer. Despite teacher and...
Drivers are still paying too much for gas
October 30, 2017 | 10:25pmGas price-gouging isn’t as bad as it was. But drivers are still being cheated. According to the AAA, the price of regular gas is now down to an average of...
Councilman wants to stop de Blasio from removing controversial statues
October 30, 2017 | 10:21pmA Queens legislator wants to stop Mayor Bill de Blasio from removing controversial statues from city property — four years from now. The far-fetched plan by Councilman Eric Ulrich would require...
Rising Kristaps Porzingis guides Knicks to third straight win
October 30, 2017 | 10:17pmEnes Kanter said it’s time to talk about Kristaps Porzingis as a potential MVP — for this season. If the Knicks keep winning like this, he may be right. Porzingis...
Please leave politics out of Halloween
October 30, 2017 | 10:14pmRule No. 1 of public relations: Make sure there’s timeliness when you pitch to a reporter, even if it’s a stretch. “10 Trumped Up Halloween Terrors” is one such pitch...
Boehner slams Republicans in an f-bomb-filled interview
October 30, 2017 | 10:14pmEx-House Speaker John Boehner has dished about his Republican former pals in Congress, calling one “an idiot,” another “a terrorist” — and telling a lawmaker who was holding a 10-inch...
School-slay principal says metal detector pleas were rejected by DOE
October 30, 2017 | 10:03pmThe ousted principal of a Bronx school that was the scene of the city’s first classroom slaying in 25 years asked for a metal detector before the crime — but...
Late, dazzling goal pushes Red Bulls to the brink of elimination
October 30, 2017 | 9:57pmRed Bulls captain Sasha Kljestan laid dejectedly on his back at his locker. Luis Robles spoke softer than usual while Bradley Wright-Phillips recounted in short sentences what went wrong Monday...
John Tavares, Islanders cool down red-hot Golden Knights
October 30, 2017 | 9:53pmThe Islanders moved Broadway to Barclays Center on Monday night and put on their own three-act show. In the first 20 minutes, their troubling early-season trend crept back when they...
Vegas massacre survivors memorialize event with tattoos
October 30, 2017 | 9:47pmOGDEN, Utah — Four Utah women who survived a mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival are memorializing their experiences with matching tattoos. Laura Farthing, Shelley Burch, Lori...
Bernie Sanders endorses de Blasio's re-election bid
October 30, 2017 | 9:43pmSenator Bernie Sanders endorsed Mayor de Blasio’s re-election bid at a campaign rally on the West Side Monday night – billing him as the antidote to a national government led...
Netflix working on 'House of Cards' spinoffs after Spacey scandal
October 30, 2017 | 9:32pmNetflix is moving ahead with plans for a “House of Cards” spinoff. Variety has learned that the streaming service and producer Media Rights Capital are in very early stages of...
These Colin Kaepernick Halloween costumes did not go over well
October 30, 2017 | 9:12pmTwo people, including a police officer, have come under fire for impersonating Colin Kaepernick with racially insensitive Halloween costumes over the weekend. Police at the University of Nevada, Reno, are...
Thieves steal wheels from family's handicap van for disabled son
October 30, 2017 | 9:08pmA Massachusetts family was stunned when they discovered all four tires had been stolen from their wheelchair-accessible van, Boston 25 News reported. Heecliff Delarosa said he was was devastated Sunday...
Apple fires engineer after daughter leaks iPhone X video
October 30, 2017 | 8:49pmAfter his daughter's YouTube video showing off the iPhone X went viral, Apple reportedly fired one of its iPhone engineers. YouTube vlogger Brooke Amelia Peterson said in a new video...
Patriots send Jimmy Garoppolo to 49ers in NFL shocker
October 30, 2017 | 8:48pmThe Patriots have left Tom Brady on an island. New England traded backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers Monday night in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft pick, ESPN's...
Man tells cops mutilated corpse is just a sex doll — 'made of flesh'
October 30, 2017 | 8:46pmA Florida man was arrested after unsuccessfully trying to convince cops that a disembowled corpse was in fact a blow-up doll with human flesh, according to reports. Jerome Wright, 32,...
Twitter suspends more than 2,500 Russian troll accounts
October 30, 2017 | 8:19pmTwitter has uncovered and suspended 2,752 accounts — many of them automated — that are linked to to Russia's Internet Research Agency. The Russian propaganda accounts issued a total of...
Penn State frats lose recognition over alcohol violations
October 30, 2017 | 8:09pmSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State says it's no longer recognizing two fraternities that have "several violations of university rules" and made alcohol available during social events that included underage...
'Road rage' cop's lawyer tries to blame victim again
October 30, 2017 | 8:09pmA lawyer for the off-duty cop accused of fatally shooting a motorist during a road rage incident again tried to paint the dead man as an "anti-social" individual during testimony...
McDonald's changes slaughter guidelines, launches 'McVegan'
October 30, 2017 | 7:57pmMcDonald's is making changes to its menu and animal lovers are "Lovin' It." In another major effort towards animal welfare, McDonald's will sell humanely raised and slaughtered chickens by 2024,...
The hidden driver of high US child-poverty rates
October 30, 2017 | 7:44pmArticles about America’s high levels of child poverty are a media evergreen. Here’s a typical entry, courtesy of The New York Times’ Eduardo Porter: “The percentage of children who are...
Mom, daughter killed in ex's double-murder suicide: cops
October 30, 2017 | 7:39pmCHETEK, Wis. — A man fatally shot his ex-wife and her teenage daughter before turning the gun on himself at their Chetek home, the Barron County’s sheriff said Monday. John...
Trump's best answer to the scandal brigade: Get the economy roaring
October 30, 2017 | 7:38pmAgainst the backdrop of indictment and scandal, President Trump begins what may be the most consequential week for the economy and his presidency: His appointment of the next Federal Reserve...
Just ignore Mueller's moves, Mr. President
October 30, 2017 | 7:32pmWith Robert Mueller unveiling his first indictments and plea deal in the Russia case, President Trump should do what’s hardest for him — nothing. The indictment of former Trump campaign...
How MLB's ball rules have launched a homer conspiracy
October 30, 2017 | 7:32pmLOS ANGELES — On Sunday afternoon, talk of slicker baseballs — more hitter-friendly baseballs, ultimately — dominated the World Series. Then the Astros and Dodgers went out and combined to...
How Ben McAdoo saves his job
October 30, 2017 | 7:31pmGiants head coach Ben McAdoo returned from a bye week and talked about flushing his team’s 1-6 disaster and starting fresh. “We need to move on to the second half,”...
Parents in buggy crash that killed 3 of their children identified
October 30, 2017 | 7:29pmSHERIDAN, Mich. — Michigan State Police have identified the parents injured when a horse-drawn buggy and pickup truck collided, killing three of their children. They say 40-year-old buggy driver Paul...
Seabrook left money in man-purse because he was embarrassed: prosecutors
October 30, 2017 | 7:27pmNorman Seabrook wanted to be Mr. Moneybags -- but not Mr. Manbag. The ex-jail guards' union chief left $60,000 in a black Ferragamo man-purse sitting in his department issued-car after...
Mueller's first moves aren't what Trump-haters hoped for
October 30, 2017 | 7:20pmFor those hoping that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation will take down President Trump, Monday brought reason to . . . keep on hoping. The 12-count indictment of former Trump campaign chairman...
Man reports mom's murder, turns himself in next day
October 30, 2017 | 7:19pmSTOW, Ohio — Police say an Ohio man who reported his mother's stabbing death was questioned and released but then turned himself in the next day and was charged with...
Why can't de Blasio disprove any of those 'lies'?
October 30, 2017 | 7:13pmMayor de Blasio’s squirming in the face of the Jona Rechnitz testimony is a wonder to behold. De Blasio insists that Rechnitz has “lied about the integrity of my administration,...
Epic World Series game crushes NFL in ratings
October 30, 2017 | 7:12pmFor one night, at least, baseball was king. The Astros’ wild 13-12 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings on Sunday in Game 5 of the World Series, which spilled...
New York wins a new park — with an ugly asterisk
October 30, 2017 | 7:04pmPier 55, the gorgeous $250 million park and performing-arts center proposed and mostly funded by media mogul Barry Diller, is back on — with an ugly asterisk. The resurrection came...
This plus-size model is redefining what a runner's body looks like
October 30, 2017 | 6:53pmWhen model Candice Huffine started running two years ago on a whim, she didn’t set out to challenge the fitness industry. But Huffine — a model who’s appeared on runways...
Man killed by girlfriend's dad in murder-suicide: cops
October 30, 2017 | 6:50pmA man left a Texas movie theater and was shot dead by his girlfriend’s father who then ran them both over with his vehicle, drove off and then killed himself,...
Masahiro Tanaka's complicated $67M decision is closing in
October 30, 2017 | 6:49pmThe Yankees’ dugout won’t be the only thing that looks different next season. While the fact they will have a new manager in 2018 is no small thing, clues about...
Nori Aoki's Mets stint was short
October 30, 2017 | 6:47pmNori Aoki doesn't fit into the Mets' plans for next season. The veteran outfielder, who is arbitration eligible, was released by the Mets on Monday, after a respectable September stint...
13 cemeteries to see before you die
October 30, 2017 | 6:42pmFrom historic art and architecture to the famous figures buried six feet under, discover some of the world's most hauntingly memorable cemeteries.
Citizens Union won't endorse de Blasio for mayor
October 30, 2017 | 6:36pmIn a stunning slap at Mayor de Blasio, one of the city’s leading civic groups announced Monday that it is not making an endorsement in the mayor’s race for the...
Check into the real-life hotel of horrors that inspired 'The Shining'
October 30, 2017 | 6:34pmHappy Halloween! Is there any better place to go ghostbusting than the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo. (from $189)? Believers in the paranormal say there are more spirits hanging...
Tour the Germany of Luther's Reformation 500 years later
October 30, 2017 | 6:31pmOn Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his now world-famous 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther’s complaints about the Roman Catholic practice of...
Le Coucou snubbed again by Michelin
October 30, 2017 | 6:28pmMort à Michelin. Vive Le Coucou! In its most infuriating, rubber-spewing blowout yet, the tire company’s New York City 2018 Michelin Guide for the second year in a row gave...
Analyzing tight end matchups to find your fantasy answer
October 30, 2017 | 6:27pmConsistency in scoring is one of the most important aspects of a successfully constructed fantasy football roster. Bye weeks and injuries notwithstanding, your goal is to make as few changes...
Dad wants to take back guilty plea in rape, murder of daughter
October 30, 2017 | 6:23pmA California father who pleaded guilty in the rape and murder of his 14-year-old daughter now wants to take back the plea, according to a report. Mark Mesiti, 49, pleaded...
Facebook says Russia-backed content reached 126M people
October 30, 2017 | 6:21pmFacebook now says 126 million American users were served content from Russia-linked propaganda sites during the 2016 presidential campaign. Facebook's general counsel told the Senate Judiciary Committee that 29 million...
Apple's stock hits all-time high on iPhone X euphoria
October 30, 2017 | 6:19pmApple’s stock just hit another all-time high — and you can chalk it up to the iPhone. A Wall Street analyst on Monday raised eyebrows with a prediction that as...
These futuristic treatments may help you run faster
October 30, 2017 | 6:16pmCarbo-loading with pasta? So passe. Runners are seeking new ways to prepare for the race — and heal their bodies after — with these futuristic, alternative treatments. Salt solution Stop...
Trump, Melania hand out candy to White House trick-or-treaters
October 30, 2017 | 6:15pmPresident Trump put his troubles momentarily aside Monday evening so he and the first lady could hand out candy to school kids at the White House. Standing behind a rope...
Man arrested in stabbing death of brother
October 30, 2017 | 6:12pmMARION, Ohio — Police say a man has been arrested in the death of his brother, who was found stabbed in the neck at a home in Ohio. Forty-nine-year-old Marvin...
Commuters are fed up with homeless man's stinky trash
October 30, 2017 | 6:11pmA homeless man has been camped out at an entrance to the Jay Street/MetroTech station for about a month, hoarding a stinking pile of trash that the MTA and building...
These are the cutest costume-wearing dogs in NYC
October 30, 2017 | 6:04pmWho says only humans can dress up for Halloween? Some of the city’s best-dressed masqueraders have four legs and a tail. Check out these paw-perfect getups, most of which bowed...
How last year's playoff disaster forced NYCFC to shift mindset
October 30, 2017 | 6:01pmAhead of his second playoff go-around, New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira has learned from the mistakes made during the team’s 7-0 aggregate embarrassment to Toronto FC last...
Crystal meth found in Halloween trick-or-treat candy
October 30, 2017 | 5:56pmKESHENA, Wis. — Menominee Tribal Police say a parent on the reservation in northeastern Wisconsin found a packet of methamphetamine among her child's trick-or-treat Halloween candy. The parent turned the...
Judge denies mistrial bid in Menendez case
October 30, 2017 | 5:48pmA judge Monday refused to toss out the corruption case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, as the defense rested its case. “The motion for a mistrial is denied and...
HS refs who walked off over anthem protest have racist Facebook posts
October 30, 2017 | 5:47pmThe officials who refused to work a New Jersey high school football game over the weekend after players kneeled for the national anthem have a history of making racist comments...
The fun trade destinations that Eli Manning would nix
October 30, 2017 | 5:38pmThe NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, and Eli Manning is not sweating it out one bit. Not that Manning sweats much, but in this case, he...
Taylor Swift drops $18M on Tribeca townhouse
October 30, 2017 | 5:31pmPop star Taylor Swift appears to have plunked down $18 million for a notorious Tribeca townhouse, according to city property records. The home at 153 Franklin St. is where disgraced French...
Never order this item from McDonald's, warn ex-workers
October 30, 2017 | 5:29pmReddit users who claim to be McDonald's past and present employees have revealed the menu item you should never order from the fast food restaurant and why. The fast food...
Tiger Woods announces his golf return
October 30, 2017 | 5:26pmFirst came the strategically timed videos chronicling the progress of his health and his swing. In a walk-before-you-run sequence, Tiger Woods posted video of himself hitting a wedge shot, then...
How not to hate running in 4 easy steps
October 30, 2017 | 5:20pmHave marathon ambitions — and zero running experience? Get started with these tips from coach Christy Vachal, who teaching classes at indoor running studio Mile High Run Club. Walk away...
US forces catch suspect in deadly 2012 Benghazi attack
October 30, 2017 | 5:19pmA militant believed to have played a key role in the deadly 2012 attack on the US Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, was captured by US forces, it was revealed Monday....
Idiot wears 'ISIS' Halloween costume with toy rifle in packed mall
October 30, 2017 | 5:18pmA man wearing what some believed was an ISIS-inspired Halloween costume, complete with a toy rifle, sparked panic in a Nebraska mall on Friday — though he insists it was...
Wall Street bankers are getting bigger bonuses again
October 30, 2017 | 5:10pmTime for that second home in the Hamptons. The average banker bonus in 2017 is poised to get fatter for the second straight year, as hopes for deregulation have led...
J.R. Smith-Stephen A. feud boils over with 'Uncle Tom' rip
October 30, 2017 | 4:51pmA public feud that Stephen A. Smith engineered blew up in his face. The Smith-on-Smith drama -- Stephen A. vs. J.R. -- got personal Monday, when the Cavaliers guard called...
Here’s how much being unhealthy will cost you
October 30, 2017 | 4:49pmBeing in poor health can cost you big. People who are unhealthy earn lower incomes, put away fewer dollars in savings, and accumulate less wealth over the years compared to...
City Council will repeal NYC's infamous dancing ban
October 30, 2017 | 4:45pmYou can dance if you want to. A 91-year-old law that prevents dancing in most city establishments without a hard-to-get permit is being repealed by the City Council on Tuesday....
Middle school coach on trial in kidnap, rape, killing of girl
October 30, 2017 | 4:33pmSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A defense attorney doesn't dispute that a middle-school football coach abducted a 10-year-old Missouri girl in broad daylight in front of witnesses, then raped and killed her....
Tragic accident can't stop woman from running this year's marathon
October 30, 2017 | 4:31pmAbout this time last year, Rosie Butera was breezing through a 3-mile jog on her last training run, just four days before the New York City Marathon. “I was having...
Felon donor bought Caribbean hotel room for top de Blasio aide
October 30, 2017 | 4:29pmHe suite-end the deal! Shady Bill de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz once bought a Caribbean hotel stay for the mayor’s top fundraising aide, the felon testified Monday. “When he was...
Cops find truck in hit-and-run of NYPD cadet
October 30, 2017 | 4:26pmPolice have located the truck that struck and dragged an NYPD recruit on her way to the police academy Monday morning and are questioning its driver, who claimed he was...
Dad won't be charged in son's shooting death
October 30, 2017 | 4:12pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police say a Tennessee man will not be charged in the shooting death of his 18-year-old son. News outlets report Kobe Hoyle was fatally shot outside his...
Man dressed as Santa Claus arrested for deadly Halloween party shooting
October 30, 2017 | 4:12pmA "highly intoxicated" man dressed as Santa Claus shot four people, one fatally, at a Halloween party he was hosting in Texas after he was told to call it a...
iPhone X demand is 'off the charts'
October 30, 2017 | 4:07pmThe iPhone X is killing it. Just three days after Apple started taking pre-orders for its most high-tech smartphone, demand is off the charts — with as many as 50...
Wanted man jumps out of a pile of laundry, stabs cop, is shot dead
October 30, 2017 | 4:03pmA convicted sex offender in Muldrow, Oklahoma, was fatally shot after lunging at an arresting officer. The suspect, 30-year-old Phillip Joel Trammel, was hiding in a pile of laundry before...
Too much of the Premier League is stuck in mediocrity
October 30, 2017 | 4:02pmThe top of the table already looks depressingly familiar
Bergdahl apologizes to troops wounded while searching for him
October 30, 2017 | 3:57pmAn emotional Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on Monday apologized to members of the military who were wounded searching for him after he deserted his post, and described the nightmares he...
Drunk clown found asleep in stranger's bedroom: cops
October 30, 2017 | 3:53pmIt wasn't the time or place to clown around. A creepy clown in Vermont was arrested around 3 a.m. Saturday after a teen reportedly found the stranger asleep in his...
'Friends' revelations that will even shock die-hard fans
October 30, 2017 | 3:49pmDie-hard "Friends" fans know their stuff — they went on a break, pivoted and always saved room for Jell-O. But these little-known facts about the popular series will surprise even...
Chronic acetaminophen use during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of ADHD: study
October 30, 2017 | 3:46pmTaking acetaminophen during pregnancy might increase the risk of your child developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, according to a controversial new study. “Long-term” use of the drug --...
Parents just learn missing daughter found dead, buried years ago
October 30, 2017 | 3:44pmDETROIT — A couple is struggling to understand how their daughter was found dead years ago in Detroit and buried in an unmarked grave without their knowledge. The parents of...
School sets record for number of people dressed like penguins
October 30, 2017 | 3:44pmYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — An Ohio university has apparently set a world record for the number of people dressed in penguin costumes. The Vindicator reports 972 Youngstown State University students, alumni...
Spacey's problematic reveal and other comments
October 30, 2017 | 3:37pmFrom the right: The Myth of Steve Bannon Steve Bannon may have made Donald Trump “a better candidate,” says The Weekly Standard’s Fred Barnes, but “he wasn’t responsible for pulling...
Researchers find cave art in uninhabited Caribbean island
October 30, 2017 | 3:35pmHumans were creating astonishing cave paintings in the Caribbean thousands of years before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, reveals new research. The study sheds new light on etchings found on...
Kevin Spacey is another 'everyone knew' — who else does Hollywood know about?
October 30, 2017 | 3:31pmAs with Harvey Weinstein, it seems plenty in Hollywood knew all about Kevin Spacey. And even though they kept their mouths shut — ensuring nothing but more entitlement, more boldness,...
The potential trades Giants could make before deadline
October 30, 2017 | 3:26pmWhen Jonathan Casillas was reminded that Tuesday is the NFL trading deadline, and that the events of this sorry season, more than most, could trigger the Giants to make a...
Judge orders man to write 144 nice things about ex
October 30, 2017 | 3:22pmWAILUKU, Hawaii — A judge on the Hawaiian island of Maui has handed down an unorthodox sentence to a man who pleaded no contest to violating a protection order preventing...
This AI came up with some hilarious Halloween costumes
October 30, 2017 | 3:20pmBoring Halloween costume? This artificial intelligence system can fix that. Research scientist Janelle Shane trained a neural network to generate new costume ideas -- and the results are both creative...
Psychopaths can sometimes help the greater good
October 30, 2017 | 3:20pmAt last, a practical use for your inner Patrick Bateman. People with psychopathic tendencies — including callousness and impulsivity — could harness their powers for good, according to a recent...
Why pain can feel so good
October 30, 2017 | 3:19pmFor many people, the act of enduring pain is in fact quite pleasurable. Think of those guys you see at the gym who are wrestling with heavy weights as veins...
Jewelry store targeted in recent hate crimes
October 30, 2017 | 3:16pmAn Upper East Side jewelry store was the target of two recent hate crimes, police and the owner say. Travers Jewelers on Madison Avenue near 76th Street received a letter...
Jailed anti-vax mom fights ex to keep her son from getting vaccines
October 30, 2017 | 3:07pmPONTIAC, Mich. — A suburban Detroit mother who served jail time for violating a court order to have her son vaccinated is asking a judge to prevent any future vaccinations....
Democratic candidate accused of exposing himself to politician
October 30, 2017 | 3:06pmA Democratic candidate for a Miami Beach City Commission seat was accused of exposing himself to another politician while she took him for a ride in her car. Miami Beach...
MLB's anthem kneeler's arrest: alcohol on his breath, yelled at cops
October 30, 2017 | 2:56pmSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Police say Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell showed signs of intoxication when he was arrested following accusations that he pointed a handgun at the head of a...
Bernie Sanders gets stuck waiting for a train with de Blasio
October 30, 2017 | 2:53pmSen. Bernie Sanders took a subway ride with Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday — but only after waiting 10 minutes for a downtown A train. The progressive bosom buddies...
Ex-college basketball player allegedly raped woman in dorm
October 30, 2017 | 2:32pmA former college basketball player is accused of raping a woman in his dorm room after bringing her home from an off-campus party in Pittsburgh, court records show. Nick Washington,...
Mom pleads guilt to smothering 1-year-old son in burger joint
October 30, 2017 | 2:25pmAs her trial was set to begin Monday, a deranged mom pleaded guilty to smothering her 1-year-old son in a Midtown burger joint. Latisha Fisher, 38, copped to one count...
Tony Podesta steps down from lobbying firm after Manafort indictment
October 30, 2017 | 2:21pmDemocratic lobbyist Tony Podesta stepped down from his firm, the Podesta Group, after he became part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, Politico...
Peyton Manning accuser speaks out: He lies, had 'predator' eyes
October 30, 2017 | 2:19pmThe new wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations has inspired Peyton Manning's accuser to again speak out. Jamie Naughright, who was an athletic trainer at the University of Tennessee...
Dating apps could be leading to more interracial marriages
October 30, 2017 | 2:16pmAh, Tinder: smashing racial barriers through . . . smashing. Online dating could be contributing to the rise in interracial marriages, says a new study. Researchers from the National Academy...
JuJu Smith-Schuster has completely changed the Steelers
October 30, 2017 | 2:15pmIt was not that long ago that the stories around the Steelers were Antonio Brown throwing tantrums, Ben Roethlisberger throwing interceptions and Martavis Bryant throwing shade. Enter JuJu Smith-Schuster. The rookie...
Manafort pleads not guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges
October 30, 2017 | 2:13pmPaul Manafort and his business partner Rick Gates pleaded not guilty Monday to a 12-count indictment charging them with making tens of millions of dollars while secretly working for the...
Sexual harassment consultants are suddenly a hot commodity
October 30, 2017 | 2:10pmThey’re an organization’s first line of defense against chauvinism. As a seemingly ceaseless line of workplace harassment survivors speak out about their harrowing experiences, America is engaged in some soul-searching....
White House: Arrests in Mueller probe have nothing to do with us
October 30, 2017 | 2:04pmThe White House on Monday scrambled to distance President Trump from the criminal charges leveled against three former campaign aides, including his ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort. “Look, today’s announcement has...
New York legislator has epic meltdown over a speeding ticket
October 30, 2017 | 1:43pmJennifer Schwartz Berky, a New York county legislator, was filmed by police cameras as she freaked out over getting a speeding ticket in Kingston, NY. She claimed to have PTSD...
Couple who survived Vegas shooting perish in car crash
October 30, 2017 | 1:28pmA couple who survived the massacre at the Las Vegas music festival were killed in a fiery traffic accident two weeks later, according to a report. Dennis and Lorraine Carver...
FBI probes shady Puerto Rico power contract
October 30, 2017 | 1:23pmThe FBI has launched an investigation into the $300 million contract awarded to a tiny Montana company to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid, it was reported Monday. Agents with the...
I got Botox injected into my vagina so I could have a baby
October 30, 2017 | 1:20pmKaren was one of the first women in Australia to have Botox injected into the vaginal muscles in an attempt to confront violent pelvic pain that prevented her and her...
Outsourcing sets its sights on cushy white collar jobs
October 30, 2017 | 1:14pmAmerican workers are increasingly embracing the freelancing lifestyle at a time when increased competition around the world threatens to depress wages in the US. Americans are drawn to freelancing —...
Federal court bars Trump from changing military policy on transgender people
October 30, 2017 | 1:07pmWASHINGTON — A federal court in Washington is barring President Donald Trump from changing the government's policy on military service by transgender people. Trump announced in an August memo that...
Monster pig terrorizes Alabama town
October 30, 2017 | 1:00pmResidents of Phenix, Alabama, were shocked when a gigantic hog was spotted roaming the streets. It is not clear where it came from, or if it's been captured, meaning this...
WNBA star comes forward: I was molested, too
October 30, 2017 | 12:55pmIf not for her own good then for others, Breanna Stewart said it: "I was molested for years." The star for the WNBA's Seattle Storm and former UConn forward came...
Your bad habits could actually boost your career
October 30, 2017 | 12:46pmYour bad habits could work to your benefit on the job. Procrastinating, gum chewing and complaining are all glaring faux pas at the office, but they could be signs that...
Gun permits may soon come with a health warning
October 30, 2017 | 12:45pmGun ownership in New York City could soon come with a warning -- it's dangerous to your health. The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 6-1 Monday to require the...
Mark Halperin accuser says his rise to fame only made her life worse
October 30, 2017 | 12:37pmhttps://youtu.be/OmXZqOUaJRg A former CNN producer who has accused disgraced journalist Mark Halperin of sexually harassing her said Monday that the “most painful part” of the aftermath was seeing his career...
With Spacey now disgraced, Netflix should cancel 'House of Cards'
October 30, 2017 | 12:33pmNetflix just passed the buck — taking the too-easy way out of the growing Kevin Spacey sex scandal vis a vis its franchise series, “House of Cards.” The streaming giant...
NYPD cops plead not guilty to rape charges
October 30, 2017 | 12:32pmTwo NYPD cops were hauled into court Monday to face charges of raping a cuffed 18-year-old female suspect in a police van -- allegedly telling their victim they were "freaks.''...
Mayoral challenger calls for special prosecutor to probe de Blasio
October 30, 2017 | 12:29pmReform Party mayoral candidate Sal Albanese demanded Monday that Gov. Cuomo appoint a special prosecutor to probe alleged corruption in Mayor de Blasio's administration. “This mayor, who once promised a...
RG3 can't stop obsessing over Redskins downfall
October 30, 2017 | 12:24pmNot once did Robert Griffin III mention "Kirk Cousins" or "Jay Gruden." But in a series of tweets Sunday night, the former Redskins wunderkind rehashed his stunning undoing in Washington,...
The first crack in Jets' locker room was planted years ago
October 30, 2017 | 12:20pmThe Jets dropped their third straight game Sunday, a 25-20 loss to the Falcons. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game: 1. A tiny crack on Team Unity...
Corrections officer dies after collapsing at Grand Central
October 30, 2017 | 12:07pmA female city Corrections Department worker died at Grand Central Terminal on Monday after suffering a "medical episode'' on the stairs and falling, officials said. The 56-year-old worker was on...
Jeff Hornacek made hard decisions narrowing Knicks rotation
October 30, 2017 | 11:46amCLEVELAND — In this season of supposed development, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek has admitted to the tough task of figuring out a rotation with a roster made up of comparable...
Schumer fires warning shots at Trump over Russia probe
October 30, 2017 | 11:41amSen. Chuck Schumer on Monday warned President Trump not to "interfere" with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election after Paul Manafort, his former campaign...
World Series will be decided by last-arm-standing desperation
October 30, 2017 | 11:39amHOUSTON – The lineup card sat on A.J. Hinch’s desk 90 minutes after a World Series Game 5 that might take 90 years to fully put in perspective. It was...
The hidden story behind those massive, stadium-size American flags
October 30, 2017 | 11:35amFreedom isn't free -- it costs about $7,500. That's the price for one of the giant American flags that take center-stage at sporting events around the country, a constant symbol...
Elderly man accused of choking 23-year-old woman he met on dating site
October 30, 2017 | 11:32amA first date involving a 77-year-old Virginia man turned into a nightmare when he allegedly choked a 23-year-old woman he met an online dating website, according to reports. Alan Schmitt...
Schumer endorses de Blasio, says he's doing an 'outstanding job' as mayor
October 30, 2017 | 11:31amSenator Chuck Schumer endorsed Mayor de Blasio for a second term on Monday, saying he's done an "outstanding job" despite allegations he was running a pay-to-play administration. “I judge how...
Malls of the future will know your weight and favorite underwear
October 30, 2017 | 11:31amThe Mallrats of tomorrow will wear Lululemon and Louis Vuitton. And the mall store owners of tomorrow will know a scary amount about them — from what color underwear they...
Wolf kills cow in California for the first time in more than a century
October 30, 2017 | 11:21amA wolf killed a cow in California for the first time in more than one hundred years, the Sacramento Bee reports. A wolf killed a heifer on private property in...
These hacks could save you hundreds of dollars a week on groceries
October 30, 2017 | 11:15amJody Allen's bestselling book "The $50 Weekly Shop" has helped women around Australia shave hundreds from their grocery bills. Here, she shares how you can try her revolutionary budgeting technique,...
Saudi Arabia will let women enter sports stadiums
October 30, 2017 | 11:11amDUBAI -- Saudi Arabia will for the first time allow women to attend sports events, preparing special sections in three selected stadiums from early next year in another step toward...
An unpaid sabbatical could help you find a job you love
October 30, 2017 | 11:05amTaking a break from a job could eventually boost your career. An impromptu, unpaid sabbatical is necessary for some workers who feel stuck or want to work on a passion...
Manafort lived the high life off millions allegedly hidden in offshore accounts
October 30, 2017 | 11:04amPaul Manafort raked in tens of millions of dollars by secretly working for the Ukrainian government — and blew more than $12 million on shopping sprees, antiques, Range Rovers and...
NBC terminates Mark Halperin's contract over harassment claims
October 30, 2017 | 11:03amNBC News and MSNBC have cut ties with disgraced journalist Mark Halperin amid sexual harassment allegations against him, according to a report. Halperin was suspended by NBC last week, and...
'F--k the Dodgers': Why fan stole Yasiel Puig's homer ball
October 30, 2017 | 11:02amhttps://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/924862702924828672 An Astros fan who had a home run ball ripped out of her hands -- and thrown back onto the field by another fan -- said only one thing...
'This is years ago': Trump dismisses Manafort charges
October 30, 2017 | 11:01amPresident Trump dismissed the charges against Paul Manafort, his former campaign manager, saying they represent actions taken "years ago" and questioned why "Crooked Hillary" wasn't being investigated by special counsel...
Former Trump campaign aide pleads guilty to lying to FBI agents
October 30, 2017 | 10:53amA foreign policy adviser for President Trump's campaign pleaded guilty to making "false statements" during an interview with FBI agents about a Russia-connected "overseas professor" who offered "dirt" on Hillary...
Is David Price to blame for John Farrell's firing?
October 30, 2017 | 10:46amThe Red Sox have not provided the exact reasoning behind the firing of manager John Farrell after winning the AL East title, but one source offered an explanation to The...
Manly men go to spas, too
October 30, 2017 | 10:44amJohn DeVore hadn’t given much thought to spas until he found himself in Las Vegas with a friend who suggested they get a few treatments at their hotel. “He was...
Opioid maker's ex-CEO leaves board after his arrest
October 30, 2017 | 10:41amThe billionaire founder of Insys Therapeutics, John Kapoor, has resigned from the company’s board of directors, Insys said in a statement Sunday. Kapoor was arrested Thursday on US charges he...
Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots found beneath another portrait
October 30, 2017 | 10:23amExperts have discovered a secret portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, that has been hidden for centuries — beneath another painting. X-ray technology was used to reveal the ghostly unfinished...
US regulator wants to loosen leash on Wells Fargo: source
October 30, 2017 | 10:21amA leading US regulator wants to make it easier for Wells Fargo to pay employees when they leave, loosening a restriction in place since a phony-accounts scandal hit the bank...
Sunscreen falls like snow on this bizarre planet
October 30, 2017 | 10:13amThe little we already know about exoplanets — that is, planets we’ve spotted or detected outside of our own solar system — paints many of them in a very strange...
Tree falls onto bus carrying special-needs kids in Queens
October 30, 2017 | 10:12amA tree fell on a bus carrying special-needs children in Queens, but no one was hurt, officials said. The bus was rolling along Woodhaven Boulevard near 67th Avenue in Rego...
Beer giant gets in bed with marijuana business
October 30, 2017 | 10:11amThe brewer of Corona beer has bought a 10 percent stake in a Canadian cannabis producer. Constellation brands, which also distills Svedka vodka, shelled out $191 million for its stake...
Eugenie Bouchard channels her inner 'Baywatch' for Halloween
October 30, 2017 | 10:09amEugenie Bouchard was the ultimate Lady in Red as she donned the classic "Baywatch" swimsuit for Halloween. The Canadian tennis beauty took the chance during a break from competition to...
Malliotakis: De Blasio is playing New Yorkers for fools
October 30, 2017 | 10:07amMayor Bill de Blasio’s claim that average New Yorkers don’t care about pay-to-play allegations against City Hall is “so insulting to the people of New York City,” GOP mayoral candidate...
John Gotti's grandson shows killer instinct in MMA debut
October 30, 2017 | 10:06amThe grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti made a stunning start to his career as an MMA fighter over the weekend. On what would have been his grandfather’s 77th...
Trump bashes Obama camp for alleged role in dossier
October 30, 2017 | 9:24amPresident Trump on Monday tweeted out recent reports that the Obama campaign had paid nearly a million dollars to a law firm that hired Fusion GPS, the company behind a...
Google CEO: I will 'drop everything' to fix burger emoji
October 30, 2017 | 9:15amHow cheesy. On Sunday, the internet got into an intense debate about burger emojis. It all started when writer Thomas Baekdal tweeted a photo of two hamburger emojis with an...
Bears tight end fights to keep leg after sickening injury
October 30, 2017 | 9:13amIt was somehow even worse than it looked. According to an ESPN report, Bears tight end Zach Miller required urgent surgery Sunday night to repair damage to his arteries that...
Submarine owner admits dismembering body of journalist
October 30, 2017 | 9:00amA Danish inventor admitted dismembering a Swedish journalist, whose body parts were found at sea after she went missing Aug. 10 — but he denied killing her. Peter Madsen also...
NYPD recruit struck, dragged by garbage truck
October 30, 2017 | 8:56amAn NYPD recruit was struck and dragged by a sanitation truck in Queens early Monday as she was walking to the police academy about a block away, officials said. The...
Carbon dioxide levels reach 1 million-year record
October 30, 2017 | 8:54amGENEVA — The amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere grew at a record rate in 2016 to a level not seen for millions of years, potentially fueling a...
New Republic publisher accused of sexual harassment
October 30, 2017 | 8:38amHamilton Fish V, publisher of The New Republic, has taken a leave of absence as the company investigates sexual harassment allegations by female employees against him, according to a report....
Women rescued after spending 5 months lost at sea plan their next trip
October 30, 2017 | 8:21amThe two women who were rescued after spending five months in a sailboat adrift in the Pacific set foot on terra firma Monday — and promptly said they would like...
Manafort first to fall in Russia probe
October 30, 2017 | 8:02amPaul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, and his former business partner surrendered to federal authorities Monday and face a 12-count indictment as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe...
Undertaker, WWE stars coming to NYC for Raw's 25th anniversary
October 30, 2017 | 8:00am“Monday Night Raw” is returning to its roots and will welcome back some familiar faces to celebrate its 25th anniversary. WWE’s flagship television show will ring in the quarter-century mark...
Shark-attack prank knocks victim off his feet
October 30, 2017 | 6:57amWhile visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, Gregory Heinzman decided to check out what looked like a shark tank. Instead, he fell victim to one of the museum's...
These 5 types of monster bosses can make life intolerable
October 30, 2017 | 5:49amSome bosses won’t need to dress up in scary costumes this Halloween. Instead, they wear their monster personas to work every day, causing everyone’s skin to crawl. There’s the control...
These mags will whip you into shape in time for the marathon
October 30, 2017 | 5:42amIf you don’t sleep through the New York City Marathon this Sunday, you might find yourself caught in traffic snarls. A third possibility, we’d like to think, is that you’ll...
East Pole restaurant opens up new fish bar
October 30, 2017 | 5:26amThe East Pole is opening an outpost, the East Pole Fish Bar, this Thursday at 964 Lexington Ave. between 70th and 71st Streets. The restaurant, from Tom and Anthony Martignetti,...
Is it illegal to forbid employees from taking breaks?
October 30, 2017 | 5:01amMy son works at a gas station. He had to sign an agreement that he would not take a break during his shift. If he has to use the restroom,...
Wounded soldier's wife will testify against Bowe Bergdahl
October 30, 2017 | 4:28amFORT BRAGG, N.C. — Emotional testimony is expected Monday when the wife of a seriously wounded soldier takes the stand during the sentencing hearing for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Prosecutors...
Instant-classic Game 5 had absolutely everything
October 30, 2017 | 3:33amHOUSTON — When it was all over — after home-plate ump Bill Miller had called his last ball a strike, after Clayton Kershaw had opened anew questions about his October...
Escaped inmate busted trying to cross border into Mexico
October 30, 2017 | 3:30amAn inmate who busted out of jail in West Virginia Wednesday was caught about 4 a.m. Sunday — trying to cross from Texas into Mexico, investigators said. U.S. Border Patrol...
Investigation involving 'trial by combat' lawyer going nowhere
October 30, 2017 | 2:58amThe criminal investigation involving wacky “trial by combat” lawyer Richard Luthmann is moving at a snail’s pace, one alleged victim complains. An attorney for Janine Materna complains that the victims...
We've never seen anything like Deshaun Watson
October 30, 2017 | 2:54amThe Texans’ day began with many of them kneeling for the national anthem in Seattle in protest of owner Robert McNair’s comments likening NFL players to “inmates running the prison.”...
Altuve, Correa cement status as baseball's greatest duo
October 30, 2017 | 2:45amHOUSTON — Ruth and Gehrig. Mantle and Maris. Ramirez and Ortiz. Altuve and Correa? Maybe it’s just the fatigue kicking in after a crazy-long and just plain crazy night at...
The questions about a QB switch finally hit the Jets
October 30, 2017 | 2:32amWe got to the eighth game of the season before Jets coach Todd Bowles was asked about making a quarterback change. Who had the over? With the Jets dropping to...
Hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters East Coast
October 30, 2017 | 2:27amWind-swept storms walloped the Northeast on Monday, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The coastal storm with wind gusts up to 70 mph also forced the closure of hundreds of...
And now the end is near Stitches
October 30, 2017 | 2:22amNote to self. If you want to enjoy your Sunday morning at home, never, ever back the Brownies. Immediate agita. To paraphrase Charlie Brown, who I believe the team was...
Astros shock Dodgers in wild, record-setting World Series win
October 30, 2017 | 1:49amHOUSTON — The World Series morphed into a video game Sunday night at Minute Maid Park. It was a classic heavyweight battle, one haymaker after another. The Astros showed from...
D'Angelo Russell explains struggles since tweaking knee
October 30, 2017 | 1:40amD’Angelo Russell and Nets coach Kenny Atkinson insist the young point guard is completely healthy in the wake of his sprained knee. But both also admit that Russell is still...
Giants end bye week in search of any hopeful sign amid disaster
October 30, 2017 | 1:38amWhen asked what he planned to be doing during the bye week, running back Shane Vereen offered a quick response: “Not thinking about football,” he said. Smart guy. The less...
Knife-wielding robbers thwarted by plastic stand, alcohol bottles
October 30, 2017 | 1:36amTwo would-be robbers armed with large knives in the United Kingdom were warded off on Thursday by a store employee who threw random items at them. Police continue to search...
MTA creating new division to handle weather issues
October 30, 2017 | 1:17amOn the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the MTA said Sunday it is creating a new division to tackle weather issues, while the city repeated its pledge to give the...
Jets' depleted secondary suffers another brutal hit
October 30, 2017 | 1:14amThe Jets’ top three healthy cornerbacks at the moment consist of a journeyman (Robert Nelson), a struggling second-year, fourth-round pick (Juston Burris), and a former seventh-round pick already cut once...
Why Yankees should consider Raul Ibanez as next manager
October 30, 2017 | 1:03amHOUSTON — We’ve arrived at a strange juncture in baseball’s evolution, where, if the Yankees actually did hire someone with any managing experience — even minor league, let alone major...
How Penn State's dream season quickly became a nightmare
October 30, 2017 | 12:45amThere should be no finger pointing this year. No woe-is-us complaints. No bemoaning misfortune, bad luck or bias. Penn State’s College Football Playoff hopes were all but squashed Saturday night...
Red Bulls can't stop talking about impressive playoff foe
October 30, 2017 | 12:39amDescribing what it’ll take for the Red Bulls to grab the early hand against Toronto FC in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinal, head coach Jesse Marsch made...
Jets receiver the lone bright spot on dark, rainy afternoon
October 30, 2017 | 12:37amWide receiver Robby Anderson may have been one of the only players who felt comfortable on the field Sunday, and it showed. It poured throughout the Jets’ 25-20 loss to...
Late-night World Series games prove MLB cares about money, not fans
October 30, 2017 | 12:22amA question for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and his merry band of team owners: It’s 10:30, Friday night. Game 3 of the World Series is in the fifth inning. What...
Feds discovered de Blasio donor's NYPD hooker romp by reading The Post
October 30, 2017 | 12:07amFeds investigating Mayor Bill de Blasio donor and pal Jona Rechnitz had to read The Post to find out that he treated NYPD brass to a 2014 flight with a...