July 12, 2019
JonBenét Ramsey's former photographer indicted on child porn charges
An Oregon man who reportedly photographed JonBenét Ramsey just months before her unsolved 1996 murder -- and was later arrested for walking down a street naked, muttering "I didn't kill...
Mueller testimony postponed until July 24
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress has been delayed until July 24 under an agreement that gives lawmakers more time to question him. Mueller had been scheduled...
Pence calls for more funds after touring border patrol station in Texas
Vice President Mike Pence toured a sweltering, foul-smelling and overcrowded Border Patrol station in Texas on Friday night — and left calling for more funds to meet the growing migrant...
Mike Mussina: Blank cap for Hall of Fame was my only choice
In the immediate aftermath of getting the call to the Hall of Fame, Mike Mussina had not yet figured out which cap — Orioles or Yankees — he would wear...
Man socked in the face after absent-mindedly buzzing in robber
Careful whom you let inside. A robber punched a Hell’s Kitchen man in the face and snatched his cellphone — as he stood in his own home — after he...
Prime Time: Amazon workers plan to protest during website sale
The ranks of disaffected Amazon workers are growing — and they’re planning to raise a ruckus during the e-tailing giant’s Prime Day sales event next week. On Friday, ex-Amazon workers...
Meadowlands Pace favorite not daunted by poor starting spot
When it’s crunch time in the Meadowlands Pace, the Captain wants to come out on top. Captain Crunch, the 2-1 morning-line favorite in Saturday night’s $682,650 Meadowlands Pace at the...
What it will take to keep stocks at all-time highs
The stock market finished the week at all-time highs, but will it last? For the answer, Wall Street will be listening next week to America’s CEOs. The Dow Jones industrial...
Jason Vargas drubbed as trade stock takes hit in Mets clunker
MIAMI — Now even the tradable pieces are starting to stink up the joint for the Mets. After Zack Wheeler sent the Mets into the All-Star break with a clunker,...
Man contracts flesh-eating bacteria during beach trip with family, dies 48 hours later
A Florida woman has been warning people on Facebook about a flesh-eating bacteria that her father contracted while swimming -- which took his life less than 48 hours later. "Flesh...
Domingo German looking like he'll be a factor as Yankees cruise
There could come a time when you will see Domingo German remain in the starting rotation … or be put to use as a multi-inning reliever … or work the...
Lloyd Blankfein escalates Twitter feud with Bernie Sanders
Ex-Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein escalated a Twitter beef against fellow ex-Brooklynite Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday, after the Democratic hopeful put the billionaire on a list of “modern-day...
Trump sounds off on wide range of topics including Census, ICE raids
President Trump opined on a wide range of topics during a 31-minute back-and-forth with reporters on Friday. The commander in chief held court on the White House lawn over the...
Flip-flopping Arizona governor welcomes Nike factory after blasting company
Turns out Nike and Arizona’s governor are both in the flip-flop business. After Nike announced on Thursday it would open a $184 million sneaker factory in Goodyear, Ariz. — one...
Political drama not selling books like it used to
The book world has turned upside down when it comes to predicting a best-seller. A year ago, Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” was in the No. 1 spot for the...
Consultant plan would strip power from popular subways chief Andy Byford: critics
A set of transit proposals aimed at eliminating duplicate work between the MTA's subsidiary agencies would limit city transit boss Andy Byford's control over the system, rider advocates complained after...
LeBron James' Lakers gift to Anthony Davis will have to wait
LeBron James may be hanging on to No. 23 a little bit longer. James had wanted to give the number to the Lakers’ newly acquired center Anthony Davis, who has...
Former Met calling it quits
Kirk Nieuwenhuis is calling it quits. The former Met, who was playing for manager Wally Backman's Long Island Ducks, retired on Friday, according to multiple reports. Nieuwenhuis hit .259 with...
Barry could cause up to $10B in storm damage, meteorologists predict
Experts estimate that the total damage and economic loss caused by Tropical Storm Barry -- which is set to deliver a punishing blow to the Gulf Coast this weekend, possibly...
Ron Darling's lawyer: Lenny Dykstra's reputation is so bad it 'cannot be defamed'
Former Met Ron Darling says in new court papers that he couldn't possibly have defamed his old teammate Lenny Dykstra -- because Dykstra's reputation can't get any worse. “Dykstra is...
Will Cuomo veto naked waste of taxpayer dollars?
"Economic development” is one of the more rancid ways state government burns billions in taxpayer money, but the politicians love these programs because it lets them shower gifts to buy...
Why a $15 minimum wage makes minimum sense
The House will soon vote on the Raise the Wage Act to implement a federal $15 minimum wage by 2024, and all but three Democratic presidential candidates support it. None...
De Blasio should stop bashing charters — one delivered for my special-needs son
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “hatred” of charter schools made headlines this week. One of his claims for this hatred is that traditional public schools are superior because they “take all...
AOC is playing the victim in a fight she started
It’s pretty impressive of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, playing the victim card in a fight she started. The flap arises from the recent House passage of the Senate’s emergency border-funding bill,...
The only thing making Biden look ‘electable’ is his rivals’ extremism
Despite a lackluster debate performance, former Vice President Joe Biden is still holding on to his lead in the race for the Democratic nomination in large part because Democratic voters...
These voters love Trump because he listens
Last week I drove a 20-foot box from Brooklyn to Arkansas and back. Ostensibly, the purpose was to move a couple to Fayetteville for a fee. But this was a...
Yankees have Diamondbacks starter on their radar
While the Yankees are clearly looking to upgrade their rotation, there’s no guarantee they’ll add anyone — let alone a significant piece like San Francisco’s Madison Bumgarner or Cleveland’s Trevor...
Creep pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 12-year-old he met on Tinder
A 22-year-old California creep admitted to having sex with a 12-year-old girl he met on Tinder — and was sentenced to roughly a year in prison. Sean Michael Rickard, of...
Donkey’s death on 4th of July may prompt new laws on loud noises
The noise was probably too much for Sammy the Donkey, a Georgia farmer says. John Bogino of Seven Gables Farm, north of Atlanta, says Sammy (short for Sambuca) probably couldn’t...
'Conservative reporter' sues AOC for blocking him on Twitter
A self-described "conservative journalist" is suing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for blocking him on Twitter. Former Jewish Voice reporter Harry Cherry claims the freshman congresswoman is violating his First Amendment rights...
'Pandora' star Oliver Dench follows great aunt Dame Judi's path
Pandora | Tuesday, 8 p.m., The CW The CW’s sci-fi drama “Pandora” is more than “Riverdale” in outer space, but you can count on the photogenic cast to face amorous...
'London Kills' star Hugo Speer: I was a bad kid — now I play a cop
"London Kills” won’t miss a beat when the five-episode second season of the bingey British crime drama premieres Monday on Acorn TV. “One of the best things about it was...
Stunning footage shows giant manta ray ask snorkeler for help
A giant manta ray was recorded appearing to seek help from a snorkeler in Australia to remove metal hooks from her face. Stunning footage showed the 10-foot sea creature attempt...
Gulf of Mexico nearly swallows car as Tropical Storm Barry lashes the region
An Alabama driver's car was nearly swallowed by the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Barry began battering the Gulf Coast on Friday afternoon. Images from Dauphin Island, which is...
AOC tries to shift attention from 'unfortunate' Pelosi feud
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Friday tried to defuse her public spat with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling the craze her race remarks sparked “unfortunate.” Asked if she regrets saying that Pelosi...
What a package! Sex toy pastor to get at least $500K in payout
Riverside Church's outgoing female pastor is set to receive an exit package worth at least half a million dollars -- after leaving her job amid allegations she bought an employee...
Cuomo approves law banning hairstyle discrimination
Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved a new law making New York one of the first states in the nation to ban discrimination based on ethnic hairstyles. It amends the Human Rights...
Jeffrey Epstein spent $350K to 'influence' potential witnesses: feds
Millionaire convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has already tried to buy the silence of two potential witnesses against him, Manhattan prosecutors charged Friday. The former hedge fund manager — who was...
Met exhibit sends you to the moon 50 years after lunar landing
For as long as we’ve looked up, we’ve wondered about the moon. It wasn’t until 1610 that Galileo, armed with a homemade telescope, sketched a landscape like our own, riddled...
The big risk in blocking the citizenship question and other commentary
2020 watch: The Risk of Blocking the Citizenship Question President Trump has given up on adding a citizenship questions to the 2020 Census, but John Kass at The Chicago Tribune...
Teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex with teen student
A former Arizona teacher was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for having sex multiple times with one of her students, a 13-year-old boy. The sentence, the minimum that...
'New Manny Pacquiao' isn't short on confidence
Welterweight boxing champion Keith Thurman must like his name because he sure says it a lot — as in “When Keith Thurman steps in the ring, you’re dealing with Keith...
Princess Diana's used workout shirt sells for $53.5K
Princess Diana's famous Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt has sold for charity for $53,500. The pullover, which the late British royal had given to her personal trainer, Jenni Rivett, was bought by...
Punderdome spotlights Post editors who play — and slay — with words
Outrageous headlines? Pun-derful! The fifth annual New York Post Edition of the Punderdome, hosted by funny father-daughter duo Fred and Jo Firestone, is set for Thursday at Littlefield in Brooklyn....
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson posts 'crazy throwback' of Andre the Giant and his granddad
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may be a major Hollywood movie star now, but he hasn't forgotten his roots. The former WWE champion posted a "crazy throwback" pic on Friday --...
Lawyer defends pervy gym owner by likening him to 'hands-on' Joe Biden
A defense attorney put his foot firmly in his mouth Friday while arguing for leniency for a gym owner convicted of sexually abusing two of his customers -- by likening...
'Fight club' involving teens has overrun small Texas town
A small Texas town has been besieged by a "fight club" of young bruisers, authorities said. The combatants have been throwing down in local parks and at a home in...
Another punishment for Richie Incognito
Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the first two games of the regular season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Incognito...
Woman who allegedly attacked Boston EMTs eyed in airport bomb threat
An “emotionally disturbed” woman who allegedly attacked two Boston EMTs this week -- stabbing one multiple times and pepper-spraying the other -- is also being eyed in a recent bomb...
Fake wedding 'groom' drops lawsuit against 'bride' Andi Potamkin
He got cold feet. A celebrity hairstylist who sued his ex for allegedly faking their million-dollar wedding is walking away — claiming he can't afford the litigation. William Jordan Blackmore...
Texas sheriff apologizes to Patriots player, defends deputy
RICHMOND, Texas — A Texas sheriff said Friday he has apologized to New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts for the actions of a deputy who called the linebacker a “big,...
Northern Ireland official offended by royal portraits secretly paid $12K
A senior Northern Ireland official was secretly paid $12,500 in compensation because he was offended by portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip that hung in his London workplace, according...
Wild police chase turns into action 'movie' on RFK Bridge
A wild police car chase straight out of "The Fast and Furious" took place on the Robert F. Kennedy bridge Thursday when a car full of men fled from police,...
Robinson Cano's lineup demotion is here
MIAMI — Robinson Cano’s hold on the No. 3 spot in the Mets lineup could be weakening. The disappointing second baseman was dropped to fifth in the batting order against...
Bronx civics teacher inspired by AOC to run – for her seat
Meet Bronx resident John Cummings, a Republican and former Harbor Unit cop-turned-high school civics teacher who is mounting a long-shot bid to topple Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez next year. “But to...
This starfish 'ravioli' is not edible — but Twitter is still craving it
This sea star is making waves. A starfish which resembles ravioli has found viral fame far beyond its ocean home. Plinthaster dentatus or "The Spongivorous Cookie Star," as the National...
Third-grader with cancer in remission donates birthday gifts to sick kids
In a touching gesture, a California third-grader whose cancer is in remission donated her birthday presents to the hospital where she received treatment. Zoe Figueroa requested friends and family celebrate...
Mr. Olympia winner Shawn 'Flexatron' Rhoden accused of rape by fellow bodybuilder
Bodybuilding star and Mr. Olympia winner Shawn Rhoden -- aka "Flexatron" -- has been charged with first-degree rape in Utah, according to cops. The 44-year-old is accused of sexually assaulting...
Off-duty FDNY lieutenant busted in Queens for drunk driving
An FDNY lieutenant was arrested for drunk driving in Queens after he crashed his SUV, police said Friday. George Hopkins, 51, was off-duty and allegedly driving drunk shortly after 8:50...
Mysterious lizard found inside 125-million-year-old dinosaur
Researchers have found the fossilized remains of a new species of lizard inside the stomach of a small flying dinosaur known as a microraptor. Known as Indrasaurus wangi (after an...
The 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 spaceflight that successfully landed the first humans on the Moon.
Bronx HS stabber was looking for fight when he pulled knife on classmates: prosecutor
A bullied Bronx high schooler brought a switchblade to history class because he was itching to use it, a prosecutor said Friday, in closing arguments in the manslaughter trial of...
Dad says he'll kill Britain’s worst female pedophile after her release
A raging dad who fears his daughter was abused by Britain's worst female pedophile revealed he will kill her if he sees her after her shocking jail release.
Brodie Van Wagenen admits Mets defeat: 'They came and got us'
MIAMI — The man who dared opponents to “come get” the Mets this season offered his concession speech Friday. “They came and got us,” general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said,...
58-year-old mom on SI swimsuit issue tryout: 'I already feel like I won'
The Connecticut mom competing to become Sports Illustrated’s oldest, open-casting swimsuit model told The Post she thinks she’s “already won” after attending a casting call on Friday in Miami. “It...
Cuba sees tourism dropping after Trump travel restrictions
HAVANA - Tourism to Cuba will likely drop 8.5 percent this year in the wake of tighter US restrictions on travel to the Caribbean island, the government said on Thursday...
'Friends' furniture collection is coming to Pottery Barn
This forthcoming Pottery Barn collection may have you screaming, “I’ll buy there for you!” Believe it: In late July, the store will release a line of home goods inspired by...
Vomit littered the aisle in this Ryanair flight from hell
Up to 70 unruly passengers delayed this Ryanair flight from Manchester, UK, to Zadar, Croatia. Watch as one visibly out-of-it patron vomits in the aisle on his way to Hard...
This is how many times Americans think about sex a day
A poll of 2,000 Americans looked at how frequently respondents consciously think and talk about sex typically and aimed to assess their comfort levels on the subject.
Screaming woman with knives arrested near Buckingham Palace
A woman was arrested near Buckingham Palace on Friday morning after she ran toward the royal grounds clutching three large knives – two days after a man climbed the front...
Facebook shares rise on report of $5B settlement with FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has reportedly slapped Facebook with a record-setting $5 billion fine over its privacy lapses, including a massive data leak to political research firm Cambridge Analytica. The...
An 'EpiPen' for spinal cord injuries could prevent paralysis
When your body suffers trauma, its fierce army of immune cells go to work -- clearing out dead and damaged tissue as well as beefing up the injured area's defense...
House rejects 2 AOC amendments to limit Trump border crackdown
The Democratic-led House rejected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez-led efforts Friday to curb President Trump’s border crackdown. Two amendments Ocasio-Cortez authored to a defense authorization bill failed to get enough support from...
MAGA-themed wedding pays tribute to Trump
No collusion, no obstruction, any objections? “It looked like America threw up all over my wedding — and I'm not sorry,” newlywed Audra Johnson tells her local Fox 17 station....
Jeffrey Epstein's cell is 3 doors down from El Chapo
Accused pedophile Jeffrey Epstein is being kept this close to El Chapo at a Manhattan jail, sources told The Post. Epstein — who was arrested on sex-crime charges last week...
Astronomers create 'cosmic cheat sheet' to help find aliens
Despite our best efforts, humanity has yet to find the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. So, we've decided to cheat. Astronomers at Cornell University have created what they call a...
De Blasio administration's top lawyer Zachary Carter to retire
The head lawyer for the city, Zachary Carter, will be retiring at the end of August after working in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration for six years, officials announced Friday....
Healthy brunch spots ditch Hollandaise for whole grains
Say buh-bye to Benedicts and bloody marys: Brunch is on a diet. Long the bastion of leisurely weekend indulgence, the late-morning social tradition has found itself on a health kick....
Brewers will start second half with a win
Seems Megan Rapinoe wasn’t the only athlete with a wardrobe malfunction at the ESPYs. Not sure what Odell Beckham Jr. was going for, but obviously the transition from New York...
Documentary explores the twisted world of women-hating ‘incels’
A disturbing new BBC documentary explores the dark world of “incels” -- an online community of male virgins who hate women and praise mass murderers.
Ohio has first confirmed case of measles in 2 years amid nationwide outbreak
Ohio had its first confirmed case of measles in two years amid a nationwide outbreak of the disease, according to a new report. The infected person, a young adult who...
Duterte mocks 'ice-eating' Iceland in rambling speech defending his war on drugs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took a swipe at Iceland on Friday for spearheading a UN resolution to investigate his bloody war on drugs.
Bride hosts impromptu nuptials for 95-year-old grandmother
An Illinois bride came up with a special way to include her beloved grandmother in celebrating her nuptials. Lauren Parks, 28, decided to host a second wedding so that her...
Jets' Chris Herndon suspended for first four games of the season
Sam Darnold will be without one of his top targets for the first four games of the season. The NFL suspended tight end Chris Herndon four games without pay for...
7-year-old killed when truck and horse-drawn carriage collide
A 7-year-old boy has died and several people were injured, police said, after a pickup truck and a horse-drawn carriage collided in Missouri on Thursday.
Man busted using password-breaking software to hack women's accounts
A man gained unauthorized access to more than 100 women’s Facebook, iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail accounts — all of which were password-protected — using password breaking software.
Seeing green helps kick cravings for booze, smokes and junk food: study
Struggling with addiction? Let Mother Nature help nurse you back to health, science says. A new study led by the University of Plymouth in the UK has revealed that spending...
Self-cloning super ticks are coming to suck out all our blood
Savage-as-hell ticks -- which recently killed a fifth cow by sucking its blood until it died -- are coming for us humans next. Infectious disease researchers are becoming increasingly alarmed...
Roger Federer tops Rafael Nadal to make Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England — After waiting 11 years to get another shot against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, Roger Federer was so, so close to the finish line. One match point slipped...
Seven whales found dead in Alaska over one weekend
Seven dead gray whales were discovered on Alaska shores over the Fourth of July weekend -- and experts say the climate crisis is to blame, according to a new report....
Royce White still isn't buying the NBA's mental health crusade
Of all the players in NBA history who have played exactly three total minutes, none have been talked about more than Royce White. After being selected in the first round...
'The Lion King' is a lie that erases the female pride: scientist
Some catty critics have said that the characters in the new remake of "The Lion King," featuring the animal kingdom animated with CGI technology, lack the "charisma" and expressiveness of...
Father of Celtics draft pick found dead in hotel room
The father of a recently drafted Boston Celtics player was mysteriously found dead in a Connecticut hotel room, according to a report Friday. Edwin Waters Jr. — the father of...
Mountain Dew apologizes to Michigan after embarrassing geography mistake
Mountain Dew is getting a bit of a geography lesson from the Midwest after releasing an ad that featured Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as being part of Wisconsin.
MH370 pilot was in control of plane 'until the end': investigators
The apparently depressed pilot of the Malaysian airliner that disappeared more than five years ago with 239 people aboard was in control of the plane “until the end” and made...
They had what she had! Fake orgasms excite Katz's 'When Harry Met Sally' contest
They had what she had! Lunch-goers unleashed some truly exciting performances at Katz’s Delicatessen on Friday during a fake orgasm contest inspired by the famous “When Harry Met Sally” scene....
Coach K: Zion Williamson wasn't in shape to play Summer League
Zion Williamson’s NBA Summer League campaign lasted just nine minutes. His former Duke coach doesn’t think he should’ve been playing at all. “I thought really he never should’ve played just...
Cannabis plants found in Vermont Statehouse flower beds
Almost three dozen cannabis plants have been found growing in the flower beds in front of the Vermont Statehouse.
NASA detects something unusual around supermassive black hole that shouldn't exist
NASA’s Hubble telescope has recently discovered a supermassive black hole that defies existing theories about the universe, a report said.
Cuomo demands MTA execs fix 'egregious' subway homeless crisis
Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired off a letter to MTA execs Friday demanding they address the homeless crisis in the city's subways — saying he's "never seen it this bad." “I’ve...
Naomi Campbell scrubs down her entire seat before plane rides
This supermodel's got a super-unusual travel routine.
What is a 'Hot Girl Summer' and is it really the new 'BDE'?
How do you want to spend your summer? You can either spend it sweat-free and isolated in air-conditioned comfort, or you can head outside and embrace “hot girl summer” —...
Birds are falling from the sky, bleeding from their eyes and beaks
It could have been a scene out of an Alfred Hitchcock fright film — but it was happening in real time.
Mom arrested after kid licks, puts back tongue depressor at doctor's office
A Florida mom who stood nearby as her daughter allegedly licked a tongue depressor at a doctor’s office — and then put it back in a jar — is facing...
Sotheby's auctions 100 rarest sneakers ever: Moon Shoe to Jeter Air Jordans
Sneakers are giving fine art, precious gems and memorabilia a run for their money.
Massive Hawaii wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate
A Hawaii brush fire so large it could be seen from outer space triggered the temporary evacuation of nearly 600 people as it tore through about 10,000 acres of old...
House passes bill to extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
WASHINGTON — The House passed the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill to permanently fund cash payments for first responders, their families and others who were sickened at Ground Zero. The...
Doc dust bust: Gooden arrested for cocaine possession in New Jersey
Mets legend Dwight Gooden — who has openly battled decades-long drug and alcohol addictions that derailed his Hall of Fame dreams — was busted in New Jersey last month for...
Labor union leader Héctor Figueroa dead at 57
Héctor Figueroa, the president of Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union and one the nation’s most influential labor leaders, died of a heart attack Thursday evening, a union...
Shop Prime Day 2019 early with these deals and steals
The summer's hottest sale is almost here: Amazon Prime Day begins at midnight on Monday, July 15. And while the official start is days away, Amazon is releasing a select...
Burger King kicks out racists who told manager to go back to Mexico
This was one Whopper of an argument. Two elderly women were asked to leave a Burger King in Eustis, Florida, after telling the manager, Ricardo Castillo, not to speak Spanish...
AOC blasts Republicans for 'manufactured crisis' at border
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez repeated her claim that US border camps are forcing migrants to drink "toilet water," while blasting Republicans for their "manufactured crisis" at the southern border. The freshman...
Stephen Curry: New-look Warriors aren't changing title expectations
New roster, same goals. Stephen Curry isn't spending much time worrying about the departure of teammates like Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. Instead, as he prepared for a...
Johnson & Johnson's stock tumbles after reports of criminal probe
Johnson & Johnson’s stock plunged 4.2% on a Friday report that the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether the pharma giant misled the public about cancer risks...
Trump slams AOC for 'disrespect' to Pelosi, rips De Blasio on ICE
President Trump jumped into the festering feud between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi on Friday — scolding the freshman New York lawmaker for being “disrespectful” to the House speaker. “I...
NY magazine group once known for swanky shindigs is moving to DC
MPA — The Association of Magazine Media, a century-old nonprofit trade group whose swanky events used to attract A-listers from Barack Obama to Norman Schwarzkopf, is shuttering its New York...
The rise of the Queens left is all about gentrification
Local media have cast the Queens DA’s race as a battle for the ideological soul of the Democratic Party. The media hold up the two candidates — 31-year-old ultra-progressive Tiffany...
Pastor held burglary suspect at gunpoint inside Florida church
This pastor believes in a higher firepower. A quick-thinking clergyman at a Florida church held a burglary suspect at gunpoint early Thursday until cops arrived minutes later, the Tampa Bay...
Robert Mueller's congressional testimony may be delayed
Former special counsel Robert Mueller’s highly anticipated testimony on Capitol Hill next week may be delayed by a week amid negotiations on the length of his hearings before two House...
Georgia woman fired by Dairy Queen after marijuana cake mix-up
The funny “Moana” marijuana cake mix-up that went viral earlier this week didn’t leave everyone laughing. Cassandra Walker, the Georgia Dairy Queen employee who made the drug-themed ice cream cake,...
Trump praises far-right voices at 'social media summit'
President Donald Trump used a White House conference Thursday to applaud far-right social media provocateurs even as he conceded that some of them are extreme in their views.
Baby dies after she's found unconscious in Bronx home; NYPD investigating as homicide
A one-month-old baby girl was discovered unconscious and with blunt impact trauma to her head in a Bronx apartment — and later died in what police have deemed a homicide,...
Horrific pictures show how cocaine abuse can erode the roof of your mouth
Abusing cocaine can leave gaping holes in the roof of users' mouths, with more and more dentists seeing the horrifying side-effects.
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly met with Harvard officials while he was a sex offender
Jeffrey Epstein had meetings with officials at Harvard University in person and over the phone at least six times in 2014, likely about genetics research, according to a new report....
OBJ issues a throw-off challenge to top QBs
Odell Beckham Jr. is coming for the NFL’s best quarterbacks. A video emerged on Twitter Wednesday showing the star receiver launching a ball down the field. In the video, Steelers...
Man who set fatal Queens fire staged a sex assault to frame ex-boyfriend
The man who torched a Queens home — killing himself and two others — was busted days earlier for staging a home-invasion sex attack that he hoped would get his...
Indians' Carlos Carrasco feeling baseball's love after cancer diagnosis
CLEVELAND — Carlos Carrasco's smile remains bright, his mood and outlook as positive as ever. Outwardly, the Indians' right-hander doesn't seem different. He's determined not to let cancer change him....
Pastor takes vow of silence amid sex-toy shopping scandal
She's taking a vow of silence. The Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, ousted pastor of Riverside Church, was tight-lipped Friday morning when asked about the sex-toy shopping spree scandal that torpedoed...
Trumaine Johnson has a lot to prove in Jets' secondary
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Crowd boos Bill and Hillary Clinton at Billy Joel MSG show
When Billy Joel dedicated a song to his "good friends" Bill and Hillary Clinton, the crowd went wild — and then the boos took over. Watch the mixed response at...
NFL puts full-time referee program on hold amid labor talks
Those who want to see full-time referees in the NFL will have to wait a little longer. The NFL has put its full-time officials program on hold while it engages...
Man punched, robbed by attacker he let into Hell's Kitchen building
A Hell's Kitchen man was attacked, threatened and robbed by a stranger whom he unknowingly buzzed into his building, police said. The 30-year-old was inside his apartment on 49th Street...
Cops to release footage of shooting that killed teen on California freeway
Police in California will release bodycam footage from an officer who fatally shot a 17-year-old female driver after her speeding vehicle collided with the on-duty cop’s SUV, department officials said....
Brothers stage courtroom beatdown of their mom's killer
Two enraged brothers took justice into their own hands at an Ohio courtroom this week — lunging at and pummeling the man convicted of murdering their mother during his sentencing,...
Mom, 58, wants to be Sports Illustrated's oldest swimsuit model
She might be pushing 60, but Jodi Harrison-Bauer says she feels as sexy as ever. The 58-year-old Connecticut gym owner and mother of two adult daughters now wants her place...
US growing largest crop of marijuana for research in 5 years
The federal agency said it plans to grow 4,409 pounds this year at the University of Mississippi to explore recent interest in CBD as a potential medicine for a number of...
First-time flyer hops on luggage conveyor belt, thinking it'll take her to plane
A flyer tried to travel to new heights as a hilarious video showed her climbing onto a luggage conveyor belt at a Turkish airport, reportedly thinking it would take her...
Teen violin prodigy is latest casualty of 'Calvin Klein' drug craze
A lethal cocktail of drugs known as "Calvin Klein" has swept the nightclub scene amid reports that a 17-year-old London-born violin prodigy died from the dangerous combination. Experts warn that...
Google admits over 1,000 private Google Home recordings were leaked
More than 1,000 private conversations recorded by Google Home devices have been leaked after it was revealed that Google lets human subcontractors listen to and transcribe recordings.
Todd Gurley wants NBA-style paydays in the NFL
Wait until Todd Gurley finds out about MLB. The Rams running back has been watching as NBA players get new contracts and is left wondering where all that money is...
Puerto Rico gov apologizes for calling Mark-Viverito a 'whore'
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló — whose administration has been roiled by a corruption probe — has apologized for calling former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito a “whore” and telling...
Octopus crawling out of clam shell is what nightmares are made of
A fisherman from Suruga Bay, Japan, was caught off guard when the catch of the day leaped right off the side of the boat. Watch as a not-so-tiny octopus slithers...
Alexander Acosta out as labor secretary amid Epstein plea-deal firestorm
Embattled Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned Friday morning amid the fallout over his handling of a sex trafficking case involving billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein. "I called the president this morning...
Trey Anastasio documentary gives fans intimate access to Phish frontman
Following its premiere at the Beacon Theater during the Tribeca Film Festival in April, movie theaters nationwide will show the documentary on Wednesday, July 17. The film focuses on the...
Jack Hughes, Devils make it official with three-year contract
He's in the fold. The Devils inked No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes to an entry-level contract on Friday morning, a three-year pact carrying an annual average value of $3.775...
Billionaire, other victims of Bahamas chopper crash remembered at vigil
Even though he was a billionaire, West Virginia coal magnate Chris Cline never forgot his humble roots, loved ones said at a Thursday night vigil. The memorial for Cline —...
'This League is crazy y’all': NBA players react to Westbrook-Paul trade
Woj bombs can drop NBA players' jaws to the floor, too. When news broke Thursday night of the blockbuster trade moving Russell Westbrook to the Rockets for Chris Paul and...
Ex-cemetery manager charged with scamming widower out of $2,500
A former Connecticut cemetery manager accused of desecrating gravesites faces fresh charges that she pocketed $2,500 from a grieving widower who thought he was buying a burial plot next to...
Disabled pups hit the beach for the first time
Surf's up for these pups! Watch the sweet moment 18 disabled pooches from SFT Animal Sanctuary in Tangiers, Morocco, experienced the beach for the first time. The happy cuties absolutely...
Tropical Storm Barry could become hurricane before smashing Louisiana coast
Tropical Storm Barry is strengthening Friday as it makes its way toward the Gulf Coast — and it could intensify to a hurricane just before it makes landfall along the...
Tractor-trailer dangles off New Jersey overpass after accident
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps the US mail from reaching its destinations — but a frightening vehicular mishap sure can. This US Postal Service...
Dozens injured when Air Canada flight hits severe turbulence
Dozens of passengers aboard an Air Canada flight were injured when the plane hit severe turbulence en route from Vancouver to Australia, forcing it to make an emergency landing in...
Why are these robots invading supermarkets?
Cleanup on aisle robot! Grocery store shoppers are both confused and amused at the sight of Marty, the newest employee of many Giant supermarkets and Stop & Shops. The 6-foot-3...
Man dies after suffering seizure, attacked by his dog
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Police say a western Pennsylvania man died after he suffered a seizure and his dog bit his neck. WPXI-TV reports Homer Utterback's girlfriend heard what sounded like...
2020 candidate Amy Klobuchar's plan would help Alzheimer's patients
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar has a new plan to help seniors that includes more support for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. It's an issue that's...
Man gets 35 years for blackmailing girls for nude photos
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A southern Illinois man who admitted to using blackmail to obtain nude pictures of about 100 girls and women has been sentenced to 35 years...
China's US imports plunge 31% from last year amid tariff war
BEIJING — China's imports from the United States plunged in June amid a tariff war with Washington while exports to the U.S. market weakened. Imports of U.S. goods fell 31.4%...
Child suicide bomber kills five at Afghan wedding
KABUL, Afghanistan — A 13-year-old suicide bomber blew himself up at a wedding early Friday in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, killing five people and injuring 11 others, police officials said....
22 ancient amphoras found off Albanian coast
TIRANA, Albania — A joint Albanian-American underwater archaeology project says it has found amphoras that are at least 2,500 years old off the Albanian coast, which might yield an ancient...
1 gored, multiple injured in race with bulls at Pamplona festival
PAMPLONA, Spain — A man was gored and five other people injured in the sixth bull run of the 2019 San Fermin festival Friday, officials in the northern Spanish city...
Yankees talk of 'long way to go' but division forecast looks good
Joe Torre grimaced. Joe Girardi’s face screamed, “Next topic.’’ Aaron Boone? “We have a long way to go.’’ Rightfully so, managers despise “What ifs” on a lot of levels. What...
Japan cryptocurrency exchange loses $32 million of virtual money
TOKYO — A Japanese cryptocurrency exchange has reported a hack causing the loss of 3.5 billion yen, or $32 million, worth of virtual money. Tokyo-based Remixpoint, which runs the BITPoint...
Convicted murderer charged in death of dismembered daughter
BALTIMORE — A man convicted of two murders is now charged in the death of his adult daughter who was found dismembered near a Baltimore dumpster. The Baltimore Sun reports...
Brodie Van Wagenen set to face music: Questions he may get
MIAMI — Brodie Van Wagenen avoided reporters seeking answers about the Mets on the last homestand, but the general manager’s silence is expected to end Friday. Before the Mets open...
Tacko Fall continuing to turn heads at NBA summer league
Tacko Fall is continuing to take the Las Vegas Summer League by storm. The 7-foot-6 big man, who is seeking a roster spot on the Celtics, scored 12 points, grabbed...
Population of California town torched by wildfire down 90%
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New figures released by California Gov. Gavin Newsom show the town of Paradise has lost over 90% of its population since a wildfire killed 85 people last...
Grayson Allen back to his old tricks
It looks like controversy has followed Grayson Allen to another NBA city. The Memphis Grizzlies guard was ejected in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s Las Vegas Summer League game...
Child, pregnant mom found dead in car amid floods in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania police chief says a pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son have been found dead in a car swept away by floodwaters. Douglass Township Police Chief John Dzurek told...
Editor who called for revival of KKK retires from Alabama newspaper
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The longtime owner and editor of a small Alabama newspaper that called for a revival of the Ku Klux Klan has sold the publication and retired, months...
2019 Yankees: Championship or bust
Normally this would sound like a thrown-down gauntlet because, normally, this would be a thrown-down gauntlet. In this time, in this place, in this city, it is something else entirely....
Trump rips into 'lame duck failure' Paul Ryan
President Trump took Paul Ryan to the woodshed on Thursday night — ripping the former speaker on Twitter for having an "atrocious" record and becoming "a long running lame duck...
Saints rookie sentenced to six months in jail
New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Carl Granderson was taken into custody during a court date Thursday and ordered to serve six months in jail by the presiding judge, who...
Woman posts about her own wanted photo: 'That picture ugly'
A Louisiana woman wanted for second-degree murder was apparently unhappy with the photo officials used on social media to help bring her into custody – and she decided to vent....
Allie Long says key to the city, wedding ring stolen from hotel room
Change your locks, NYC — someone stole the key to the city. US Women's National Soccer Team star Allie Long had her Los Angeles hotel room broken into Thursday —...
Paul Azinger picks his British Open winner
NBC Sports and Golf Channel analyst Paul Azinger talks with The Post’s Zach Braziller about the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, which begins Thursday. Q: After finishing...