June 4, 2013
A-Rod takes high road
Two days after Yankees general manager Brian Cashman described life with Alex Rodriguez as “the good, the bad and the ugly’’ and one day after managing partner Hal Steinbrenner said...
Goodell eyeing permanent NFL relationship with London
After flirting with London for six years, Roger Goodell sounds increasingly serious about making the NFL’s relationship permanent.The commissioner revealed today that the league will likely play as many as...
De Blasio wife defends Cheerios ad
Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio’s favorite cereal just became Cheerios. In an e-mail to supporters, Chirlane McCray, de Blasio’s wife, rushed to the defense of a Cheerios ad featuring an...
Opening statements set for Friday in Cachay death case
Opening statements are now set for Friday morning in the lurid Manhattan trial of a young trust funder accused of strangling and drowning his beautiful swimsuit designer girlfriend in a...
100 NY students kicked off flight after refusing to turn off cell phones
A group of about 100 high school students traveling from New York to Atlanta were thrown off a flight, along with their chaperones, after the pilot and crew lost patience...
Big bust Russell to work out with Bears: report
One of the biggest busts in NFL history -- and one of the biggest quarterbacks (literally) in league history -- could actually be on his way to making one of...
Mets reliever Familia to have elbow surgery
WASHINGTON ---- Jeurys Familia will have to continue waiting for an opportunity to prove he is part of the Mets future.The right-handed reliever is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday...
Van Gundy: If Paul stays, Clippers more talented than Nets
Jeff Van Gundy is arguably the highest profile coach available at the moment, assuming you eliminate Phil Jackson and Pat Riley – both of whom have repeatedly said their coaching...
Amid new A-Rod controversy, Teixeira’s blast lead Yankees past Indians
With controversy swirling around Alex Rodriguez in Tampa yet again, the Yankees hoped to find some success in The Bronx Tuesday night. Mark Teixeira and David Phelps did their part...
Parnell blows save, Mets fall to Nats
WASHINGTON ---- Bobby Parnell was riding high in May and then got shot down in June. After a nearly untouchable month in which the Mets closer converted all seven of...
Reunited with Rex, Barnes expects to be premiere pass rusher on Jets
The Jets have been starved for a pass rusher for years. The team that gave fans the “Sack Exchange” has been searching for a dominant rusher since John Abraham left...
Officials apologize but riot police persist as violent anti-government protests enter sixth day
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's deputy prime minister offered an apology Tuesday for the government's violent crackdown on an environmental protest, a calculated bid to ease days of anti-government rallies in...
Killer gets life for executing 16-year-old girl
A convicted killer smirked in court today as he was sentenced to life without parole for executing a 16-year-old Brooklyn girl who pressed assault charges against one of his thug...
6th grader lights girl's hair on fire
A sixth-grader boy lit his gal pal’s hair on fire in Brooklyn today, sending her to the hospital with serious head and neck burns, authorities said. The FDNY received a...
Strahan saddened by death of friend, mentor Deacon
Michael Strahan believes he owes Deacon Jones a debt of gratitude for making the position of defensive lineman glamorous.“Deacon coined the term ‘sack,’” Strahan said in in interview on the...
Head of AEG live calls Michael Jackson lawsuit 'baseless extortion'
LOS ANGELES -- The head of AEG Live took the stand Tuesday and admitted he thinks the case brought against his company by the family of Michael Jackson is a...
'We're going to die, we're going to die': Storm chaser's last words as widest ever twister bore down
OKLAHOMA CITY — The deadly tornado that struck near Oklahoma City late last week killing 18, including three storm chasers, had a record-breaking width of 2.6 miles and was the...
Hawks send out letter to fans touting ability to sign Howard, Paul before either is free agent: report
The Atlanta Hawks seem certain that Chris Paul and Dwight Howard will soon be theirs. Not only is that confidence probably misplaced, after a premature and presumptuous letter to prospective...
Bucs' Revis not yet cleared for practice, expects to be ready for opener vs. Jets : report
Darrelle Revis hasn't been cleared to practice yet, but the Buccaneers cornerback thinks he's still on track to return from his torn ACL in time for the team's first game...
Van Gundy: Knicks season still a success
Jeff Van Gundy, who will broadcast the NBA Finals for ABC, said the Knicks season should be viewed as “a success.’’ The Knicks were eliminated in the second round by...
Ohio State president retires after Notre Dame, Catholic jabs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University President Gordon Gee announced his retirement Tuesday after he came under fire for jokingly referring to "those damn Catholics" at Notre Dame and poking...
Two found dead with head trauma
A man and woman were found dead in Queens, police said today. Franco Motoya, 21, and Beatrice Morris, 28, were discovered unconscious with head trauma about 9:30 p.m. Monday in...
Scarsdale woman busted for massive pot-growing operation in Queens
Taking a page right out of the Showtime hit “Weeds,” a blond, equestrian mom living with her daughters in an exclusive Scarsdale enclave doubled as the cultivator of a $3...
Former UFC champ 'Rampage' says contract with rival Bellator will mark 'a big change in MMA'
Former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has signed with rival Bellator and says the contents of his contract will mark “a big change in MMA.”“When you look at my deal...
IRS used taxpayer money to fund $4M conference with free drinks, luxury rooms
WASHINGTON — Already under siege, the Internal Revenue Service was cited by a government watchdog for a $4.1 million training conference featuring luxury rooms and free drinks, even as conservative...
Cowboys owner Jones strips Garrett of play-calling: report
Jason Garrett was finally promoted by Jerry Jones to become the Cowboys coach on Nov. 8, 2010.On Tuesday, the Cowboys owner showed how quickly a rising star can fall out...
Bride-to-be heartbroken after fiance murdered by his friends during bachelor party
A tragic bride has told of her anguish after her husband-to-be was murdered by his friends at his bachelor party. Mandy Hammond, 41, was left heartbroken after her fiance was...
Russia wants Steven Seagal to be face of weapons industry
MOSCOW — Russia is looking at Steven Seagal to be the face of its weapons industry as it guns for first place on the world arms market. Deputy Prime Minister...
Sen. Gillibrand: 'Not every commander can distinguish between a slap on the ass and rape'
WASHINGTON — In explosive new comments today, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, challenged military leaders, telling them not all commanders are objective, with some who don't even want women in their ranks...
Auburn guard indicted on point-shaving charges: report
The Auburn men's basketball team finished 15-16 in 2011-12. A nondescript season, though, is just now making headlines, much to the school's chagrin.A federal grand jury has indicted Varez Ward,...
Christie to hold special election to fill Lautenberg's Senate seat
Bucking the wishes of his own party, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he would hold a special election in October to replace US Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died yesterday....
France says tests confirm use of chemical weapons in Syria
PARIS — Samples taken from Syria and tested in France have confirmed that sarin gas has been used there multiple times, France's foreign minister said Tuesday. Laurent Fabius said the...
Nets season in review: Brook Lopez
With the season over, it’s time to look back at the inaugural Brooklyn campaign for the Nets. To do so, I’m going to take a look at each player on...
Biden to eulogize Lautenberg; burial at Arlington
Vice President Joe Biden will lead mourners at the funeral Wednesday for Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey. The service will be held at New York's Park Avenue Synagogue. Lautenberg...
Police give guard of honor to K-9 on his way to be put down after losing battle with kidney disease
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Those who have suffered the loss of a pet often describe it as if they lost a member of the family. For a Plymouth police officer, losing...
Cuomo unveils 'Women's Equality Agenda' including proposed controversial abortion bill
ALBANY - Gov. Cuomo unveiled the specifics of his long-awaited abortion bill - but it's unlikely it will ever get a vote, The Post has learned. "I won’t consent to...
Murray State's Canaan highlights Knicks' first draft workout
Murray State senior point guard Isaiah Canaan will highlight Wednesday's first day of pre-draft workouts for the Knicks at their Westchester facility. The tenacious point guard is considered a late...
Federer upset by Tsonga at French Open
PARIS — By Roger Federer's standards, defeat came early in the French Open. And it came quickly. The 17-time Grand Slam champion lost Tuesday in the quarterfinals to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga...
After Rangers beat out Yankees in 2010, Phillies' Lee ready for another season of trade rumors
Cliff Lee could be on the move again. And he knows it. "Nothing I can do about it, so I'm not going to get caught up in it," the Phillies...
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's my pizza! -- Domino's testing pizza delivery drones
Domino’s is testing the feasibility of delivering hot pizza direct to your door via octocopter drones. Branded the DomiCopter, the current prototype can deliver two, large pizzas in about ten...
McNabb says RGIII criticism was meant as advice
After ripping Robert Griffin III's offseason, referring to it as "a circus" and a "sideshow" in The Washington Post, Donovan McNabb insisted that he is "a fan" of the Washington...
Seven injured in Nyack College gas explosion
Up to seven people were injured in a major gas explosion at a Nyack College building just before noon today, officials said. The blast rocked the school's academic counseling center,...
'I killed my wife, she was casting spells on me': cops find note on Brooklyn corpse
A woman’s badly decomposed body was found in her Brooklyn home last night with a cryptic note found near her body that read: “I killed my wife, she was casting...
Two LIRR work trains collide, service suspended between Mineola and Hicksville
Service on the Long Island Rail Road is suspended in both directions between Mineola and Hicksville. Two work trains collided west of Hicksville Station in Westbury. There are reports of...
Vikings' Peteron says he wouldn't mind gay teammate, but certain aspects would make him 'uncomfortable'
About a week removed from voicing his opposition to gay marriage, Adrian Peterson clarified his remarks, saying he would have no issue with having an openly gay teammate. It "wouldn't...
'Dark Knight Rises' shooter enters not guilty by insanity plea
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A judge has accepted James' Holmes plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in the Colorado theater shootings. Tuesday's decision sets the stage for a lengthy...
Lakers' Kobe wants 'final word' to Dwight on playing future
Dwight Howard can flirt and be wooed all he wants when he becomes a free agent on July 1, but before he decides this summer where he wants to be...
Taco Bell suspends taco shell licker, plans to fire him
A viral photo of a Taco Bell employee licking a stack of taco shells has cost the tongue-wielding prankster and the co-worker who took the photo their jobs. In the...
Number of top Obama appointees - including HHS chief - using secret email accounts
WASHINGTON — Some of President Obama's political appointees, including the secretary for Health and Human Services, are using secret government email accounts they say are necessary to prevent their inboxes...
Gay teens voted 'cutest couple' at NY high school, become internet celebs
CARMEL, NY — The duo voted "cutest couple" in the senior class at a suburban New York high school say they're getting teased about it — but not because they're...
Cops capture man suspected in teen bus slay
A heavily-armed team of federal agents and NYPD detectives took a man wanted in the slaying of a 14-year-old girl on a city bus into custody this morning, authorities said....
Decorated SEAL Team 6 member reveals inner 'Warrior Princess' after undergoing sex change surgery to become woman
A decorated, retired Navy SEAL will live out his post-military career as a her, after undergoing gender-changing procedures that’ll finally allow the “Warrior Princess” to live like she’s always wanted,...
Former UFC contender Florian: 'I think fighters do deserve to get paid more'
Former UFC fighters Jacob Volkmann and John Cholish have come out recently against the amount the organization pays its competitors. Former lightweight and featherweight contender Kenny Florian isn’t ready to...
Father who killed 2-year-old daughter during 'exorcism' gets 20 years jail
FLOYD, Va. — A Virginia man who said his 2-year-old daughter was possessed by a demon has been sentence to more than 20 years in prison for her death. Thirty-year-old...
Supporters drop $1K into account for Boston Marathon bomb fiend, teen heard speaking for first time
Shameless supporters of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have filled up an account for him and kicked in thousands more through his parents, according to broadcast reports. The accused...
Brave mother gives birth to twins on side of highway, uses CPR to revive one before helicopters arrive
SALT LAKE CITY — Lynette Hales was nearly 100 miles from Salt Lake City on a desolate stretch of highway — surrounded by nothing but barren salt flats — when...
Serena survives scare to reach French Open semis
PARIS -- Serena Williams came from behind in the third set Tuesday and advanced to the French Open semifinals for the first time since 2003 when she defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova...
Pierre-Paul has back surgery, 12-week recovery puts Giants opener in question
Let the countdown begin for Jason Pierre-Paul, who Tuesday morning in Los Angeles underwent what the Giants termed successful surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back. The...
AEG big testifies he was against hiring Jacko doc, but singer insisted
A top concert promoter testified yesterday that he never wanted to hire the doctor who eventually caused Michael Jackson's death, and only did so because MJ demanded the quack be...
Updated DVD Extra: 3-D 'Wizard of Oz' and 'House of Wax,' as well as 'Big Parade,' all drop Oct. 1, with 'Oz' also getting IMAX run
This week's reviews (of five pre-code titles) will be coming a bit later. But first a raft of news about upcoming titles, seeing as how Warner Home Entertainment has just...
Amputees trade punches as charity football match descends into brawl
A one-legged charity football match in Germany has descended into a brawl involving up to 20 amputees and spectators. The two teams of amputees had to be held apart after...
Google bans porn from glasses hours after sex industry giant launches new adult app
Under-fire Internet giant Google has banned pornography from its new goggles. The firm suddenly announced it was changing the rules to block "adult" content from the high-tech Google Glass spectacles,...
NJ socialite vacations at 5-star Miami hotel, jumped by 10 prostitutes who thought she was a rival: suit
A vacationing New Jersey woman claims in a civil lawsuit that as many as 10 prostitutes jumped on her in the lobby of South Beach's W Hotel. The Miami Herald...
Tot killed after allegedly struck by teen driver trying to flee cops
A toddler on her way to school was killed and her grandmother seriously injured on an Upper West Side sidewalk when a teenager fleeing the police plowed into them, law-enforcement...
Sneak preview: Batman and Robin's bad guys take over
Tomorrow’s the big day here at Parallel Worlds’ secret headquarters at 1211 Sixth Avenue. But like yesterday’s look at Image’s forthcoming Lazarus, we have another Sneak Preview for today:DC Comics...
Oscar Pistorius back in front of judge for 15-minute hearing to determine trial open
PRETORIA, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius stood for his entire 15-minute court hearing Tuesday, staring straight ahead, hands clasped in front of him and giving away little emotion as the...
Kidd did the impossible when he turned Nets into must-watch team
This was probably the equivalent of catching the Beatles in the Star-Club in Hamburg in the early 1960s, when they were still bound in leather jackets and greasy Elvis pompadours,...
Knicks' Kidd retires; took Nets to Finals twice
Jason Kidd heard the basketball gods screaming loud and clear. Following a 10-game playoff scoreless streak and two second-half benchings by Knicks coach Mike Woodson to end the season, it...
Yankees on deck vs. Indians
Tonight — 7:05 RHP David Phelps (3-3, 4.65) vs. LHP Scott Kazmir (3-2, 5.13) Tomorrow — 1:05 p.m. LHP CC Sabathia (5-4, 3.71) vs. RHP Corey Kluber (3-3, 4.36) Both...
Time for A-Rod to act like a Yankee — on field and off
Hal Steinbrenner does not want to be disappointed by Alex Rodriguez again, and last night admitted the offensively challenged Yankees need the steroid-stained slugger and most of all need him...
Yankees co-owner Hal follows Cashman, calls out A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez has taken shots from Yankee brass for two straight days — and he hasn’t even failed in the playoffs this year. While the third baseman continues rehabbing his...
Yankees' Overbay happy he 'survived' first night in outfield
Lyle Overbay summed up the first game in the outfield in his big league career in two words: “I survived.” The first baseman was forced to make the move now...
Pettitte's comeback for Yankees marred by rally
Andy Pettitte started a game for the Yankees last night for the first time since mid-May, and Joe Girardi said he would be thrilled if the veteran lefty could give...
Teixeira grand slam revives Yankees offense in win over Indians
Mark Teixeira gave the Yankees a week’s worth of offense with one swing of the bat last night — a third-inning grand slam. But it wasn’t until Brett Gardner’s two-run...
Indians' Swisher saluted by Bleacher Creatures in Yankee Stadium return
Nick Swisher delivered his signature salute to Yankee Stadium’s right-field bleacher fans after soaking up a personal roll call in the first inning. So much was the same, but so...
Mets on deck at Nationals
TONIGHT — 7:05 RHP Jeremy Hefner (1-5, 4.74) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (8-3, 2.37) TOMORROW — 7:05 p.m. RHP Dillon Gee (3-6, 5.68) vs. RHP Dan Haren (4-6, 5.09 ERA)...
Brave boy, 10, fights off Brooklyn home invaders
A fearless 10-year-old fought off two home invaders in Brooklyn last night, disarming one of the men — and then firing a shot at him with the thug’s own gun,...
Slaughterhouse 500: Zynga slashes staff
Zynga is culling its herd again. The maker of “FarmVille” is closing its New York office and slashing nearly a fifth of its work force in a bid to revive...
Business briefs
Raj bro blabs Rengan Rajaratnam, younger brother of imprisoned hedge-fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, has been in plea talks to resolve his criminal insider-trading prosecution, the US said.Autos pick upAn improving...
Jobs was ‘ringleader’ in e-books price-fixing conspiracy: feds
Apple founder Steve Jobs was the “ringleader” in an e-books price-fixing conspiracy that cost Americans “hundreds of millions of dollars” in overpriced books, US government lawyers told a judge yesterday....
Hi, I’m Uncle Sam. And I have a few questions
Let me ask you something: If someone from the government called you at home and said, “I want to ask you roughly 200 questions about everyone in your household,” would...
Mortgage maneuvers: BoNY says BofA settled for ‘right reasons’
Bank of America’s controversial $8.5 billion mortgage bond settlement was hammered out in “good faith,” a lawyer for one bank investor told a judge yesterday. Matthew Ingber, a lawyer for...
Cohen down to last outside $1B
Steven Cohen may be left with less than $1 billion from outside investors, down from $6 billion at the start of the year, after yesterday’s deadline for withdrawals from his...
Pandora socked
Pandora, the biggest online radio provider, fell the most in almost six months after reports Apple aims to unveil a competing service as early as next week. Pandora fell 11...
‘Shocker’ story blows lid off Penske-Finke row
This could be the hottest Hollywood story of the summer. A firestorm erupted between two Tinseltown tattlers when The Wrap reported that Nikki Finke, the star blogger for Deadline Hollywood,...
Hedgies beat S&P in May
Hedge funds are back, baby. Three top hedge funds told investors yesterday that they beat the S&P 500 Index in May, The Post has learned. Leading the trio was Barry...
Tiger bags Nike again
Tiger Woods is close to signing a new long-term endorsement deal with Nike that probably will keep the No. 1-ranked golfer with the world’s largest sporting goods company for the...
Drug-track bill passes
The House of Representatives approved a bill yesterday setting out how the federal government should track prescription drugs moving through the distribution chain.The Republican-controlled House passed the measure easily, by...
Icahn to dot i’s on Dell plan
Carl Icahn and partner Southeastern Asset Management are laying out the nuts and bolts of a proposal for Dell to pay shareholders a one-time dividend at a cost of $21...
Can’t believe it’s now Butter!
Celeb-heaven NoHo restaurant/lounge Butter will launch a Midtown outpost at the new Cassa Hotel, taking over the bilevel space that was long supposed to be for BLT American Brasserie. A...
New boss vows: I’ll clean IRS
WASHINGTON — The new IRS commissioner yesterday pledged to lawmakers that he will clean house and find out why the agency targeted Tea Party and other conservative groups. “It’s completely...
Pedro’s retrial bid
Corrupt former state Sen. Pedro Espada says he wants a new trial. Just days before he is to be sentenced to up to 43 years behind bars, the former Senate...
Heeeere’s the ‘johnnies’! 104 horndogs exposed in prostitution sting’s wall of shame
If you hire a hooker in Nassau County, get ready for your wife and boss to find out. The Nassau County district attorney exposed 104 alleged johns yesterday, saying the...
Angry tenants trash Citi Bike racks — literally
Residents of one Brooklyn apartment building are trashing the Citi Bike program — with real garbage. Tenants at 150 Joralemon St. in Brooklyn Heights over the weekend tossed bags of...
Slayers confess
Two thugs admitted to a Queens judge yesterday that they gunned down a man who snitched on one of them when they were kids. “I shot him,” Shytique Kelly said...
Life for killer of WWII vet
The murderer of a 95-year-old WWII vet was sentenced to life without parole yesterday, all the while protesting that authorities got the wrong guy. “I hope they find who did...
Banker jailed for introducing stripper girlfriends to young daughter - breaking court order
A wealthy Upper East Side banker with a penchant for strippers was jailed for introducing them to his young daughter — in violation of a court order, a new lawsuit...
Twister's sudden left turn slammed into storm chasers, crushing truck and killing all 3
The three storm chasers killed in an Oklahoma tornado died when the twister they were pursuing made a sudden left turn and slammed into their car, sending it flying through...
Queens brothel suspect in cancer sham
A Queens woman who got a temporary get-out-of-jail-free card when she showed up to face prostitution charges sporting a cane and a surgical mask — and claiming to be dying...
DOJ’s spin on snooping
Department of Justice officials never intended to prosecute the Fox News reporter they probed for reporting classified information on North Korea, the agency said yesterday.“At no time during the pendency...
WikiLeaks 'traitor' Bradley Manning aided Osama: US
Prosecutors charged yesterday that accused traitor Bradley Manning worked closely with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to put military secrets into the hands of US enemies — including Osama bin Laden....
Long Island Rep. McCarthy has lung cancer
WASHINGTON — Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-LI), one of the leading advocates in Congress for stricter gun control, revealed yesterday that she has lung cancer. McCarthy, 69, said the disease is...
Charges filed in ricin plot
A martial-arts instructor has been indicted for sending ricin-laced letters to the president and framing an Elvis impersonator for the crime, according to court documents released yesterday. James Everett Dutschke,...
NYPD Daily Blotter
The Bronx Two teenage thieves — riding a tandem bike, of all things — robbed a man in University Heights, then pedaled away together, authorities said. Anthony Cruz, 16, and...
Visiting NYU lecturer makes waves with offensive Tweet about fat people
A visiting NYU business professor is on thin ice after tweeting that fat students lack the willpower to complete a doctoral dissertation. Geoffrey F. Miller, a visiting associate professor of...
Jackie, Mick still big hit$
A glove used by Jackie Robinson in the 1955 and ’56 World Series drew $373,002 at an online auction Sunday, and a Louisville Slugger swung by the Hall of Famer...
US Military Academy cadets ‘make degrade’ - men’s rugby team disbanded over derogatory e-mails
The men’s rugby team at the US Military Academy at West Point has been temporarily disbanded after members of the team sent sexist e-mails to each other, the college said...
Chilling note found with Brooklyn woman’s corpse: ‘My wife was casting spells on me’
A woman’s badly decomposed body was found in her Brooklyn home last night with a cryptic note found near her body that read: “I killed my wife, she was casting...
Evals not state of the ‘art’
A host of city public-school art, gym and other teachers will be rated next year not by their students’ work but by how their schools do on state math and...
Sugar smack! City ads target drinks
There’s no fizz in the Bloomberg administration’s latest assault on sugary drinks. Building on its war against calorie-laden sodas, the city Health Department yesterday launched a $1.4 million TV and...
Feminists uncaged: We want MMA!
ALBANY — Girl power! Feminist fans of professional cage fighting say the sport is empowering, not sexist. “I believe it sends a really positive message. It’s consistent with women’s advancement,”...
Zeta, dump the bigmouth lickety-split!
Get out, Catherine! You’re still young. Actor Michael Douglas has an epic problem with his mouth. And it has nothing to do with the walnut-size tumor a doctor found three...
Doctors’ oral argument for zipping your lips
Michael Douglas’s revelation that he got throat cancer from oral sex came as no surprise to medical experts — even though the actor’s camp yesterday scrambled to retract his stunning...
Death of Jersey’s liberal legend
WASHINGTON — New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a leading liberal in the Senate for more than two decades and the last World War II vet to serve in the chamber,...
Christie has big decision in replacing Lautenberg
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suddenly has to make some of the toughest decisions of his political career. The death of New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat, has put...
Missing-gal anguish
The Westchester parents of an Indiana University student who’s been missing for two years say they still believe someone will come forward with answers. Robert and Charlene Spierer, of Greenburgh,...
Court fuhrer! Nazi dad in uniform for kid hearing
A white supremacist who named his oldest son Adolf Hitler strolled into a New Jersey courthouse yesterday dressed in full Nazi regalia — to try to convince a judge to...
Weiner claws Red Lobster
Anthony Weiner looked bored at a candidate’s forum last night — that is, until he took time out to attack, of all places, Red Lobster.As he blasted the city for...
Gun kid, 10, foils home invaders
A fearless 10-year-old fought off two home invaders in Brooklyn last night, disarming one of the men — and then firing a shot at him with the thug’s own gun,...
Israeli military gals in hot water for raunchy photos
A group of female Israeli soldiers posted risqué photos of themselves on Facebook — and have been disciplined by the military. In one shot, four young women pose with their...
Koran kiss by killer of UK soldier
One of two main suspects in the killing of a British soldier on a London street made his first appearance in court yesterday, kissing a copy of the Koran and...
The ‘gene’ of the crime
Police may now be able to force anyone under arrest — even for a minor shoplifting bust — to surrender a DNA sample without consent or a warrant, according to...
Dinkins and Rangel stop-frisk proponents
The city’s first black mayor isn’t about to abandon stop-and-frisk. David Dinkins said such searches can help reduce gun violence. “I trust Ray Kelly,” said David Dinkins, who first appointed...
Conservative Party backs Lhota for mayor
Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota picked up the Conservative Party nod yesterday, despite splitting with the group on social issues — including same-sex marriage and legalizing marijuana. “This is not...
Claim Momofuku's Chang was ripped off
A plan to do for Asian noodles what Chipotle did for Mexican grub has spawned a nasty food fight. British reality-TV cook Kyle Connaughton has filed suit in Manhattan Supreme...
A ‘Model’ in flames
Washington foreign-policy circles have long treated Turkey as a role model — a place where political Islam and democracy live in harmony. Reality just shattered that ideal. A small protest...
In praise of Rick Perry’s poaching
What you’re now hearing across the land is a collective whine. Blue-state Democrats are upset that Texas Gov. Rick Perry dares come and play in their sandboxes, and worse, threatens...
Julie Hermann? RU kidding?
The Issue: The decision by Rutgers University to appoint Julie Hermann to be its new athletic director. *** Apparently, several politically correct lawmakers in New Jersey found it advantageous to...
Opposing post-Sandy pork, and reaping the whirlwind
The Issue: Sen. Ted Cruz’s opposition to pork in bills, including one for Hurricane Sandy aid for New York. *** Sen. Ted Cruz is right in his objection to padding...
After Lautenberg
With the death of New Jersey’s Frank Lautenberg, not a single World War II veteran remains in the US Senate. That’s a sad reminder not only of the passage of...
Edith Bunker’s place
Jean Stapleton, a born-and-bred New Yorker immortalized in pop culture as the iconic Edith Bunker, died Friday in her Manhattan home at the age of 90. Over eight seasons as...
A man of singular distinction
Word is that ex-Assemblyman Nelson Castro won’t let a little thing like perjury interfere with his political ambitions. Quite the contrary, he’s now considering running for his old Bronx seat....
A taste of our future
Nobody got shot on US District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin’s block over the weekend. Lucky her. But most folks aren’t so fortunate as to live within a stray shot of...
A crash test for the Motor City
Detroit could be weeks away from the most spectacular municipal bankruptcy ever. If it defaults the right way, investors and other US municipalities will scream bloody murder — but it’s...
New Bronx babe
In 2004, Kevin Youkilis and some of his Red Sox teammates hit the popular nightclub near Fenway Park known then as Avalon. There, the newly minted third baseman bumped into...
New music reviews
Albums of the Week Queens of the Stone Age “. . . Like Clockwork” ★★★ The fact that QOTSA can kick out the jams was established long ago, but it’s...
‘Glee’ star Matthew Morrison turns on the charm at 54 Below
‘i’m not actually a high school teacher in real life,” Matthew Morrison announced early in his cabaret show Sunday night. “I just play one on TV.” It seemed a fairly...
Grieving Djokovic wins
PARIS — Less than 48 hours after learning of the death of his childhood coach, Novak Djokovic was on court at the French Open, determined to complete a career Grand...
Hollins shocked Grizzlies letting him talk to other teams
MIAMI — Lionel Hollins isn’t quietly exiting the stage in Memphis. Hollins, who at least for now is the head coach of the Grizzlies, though he’s expected to at least...
Delaware Results
FIRST-1m; $13,500; mdn cl($7,500); 3up3Wthlottlov (Rspol)4.603.002.202Etar (Solis)16.405.206Master of Humor (Caraballo)2.80* $1 Exacta (3-2) $37.50 * $1 Superfecta (3-2-6-1) $287.50 * $1 Trifecta (3-2-6) $91.60SECOND-1m(T); $23,000; cl($30,000); 3up; (f&m)3Papa's Forst (Crbllo)2.602.402.105Portena...
Affrunti at Finger Lakes Graded Entries
FIRST-6f; $12,000; cl($6,500); 3up; (f&m)2-TellmeAllAbott5-24-WokeUpPrayng6-11a-Aba Dabbler 6-55-Desi Girl 6-13-Citrine 8-16-Crafty Netti 4-11-Miss Woods 6-5SECOND-5 1/2f; $9,000; cl($4,500); 3up; (f&m)6-Stoneridge 7-24-Silky Me 20-12-Aracnaphobia 9-55-RunawayDnne12-13-MapleLeafRcer2-17-Lazeka 12-11-Imaladystella 6-1THIRD-6f; $9,000; cl($4,500); 3up6-Brazen Sky 8-54-DelwreChmpge6-12-Mark'sOnAttck8-15-Ry...
Sports Shorts
MLB: Cards’ Molina banned for ump bump Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Mike Everitt during an...
Giants ink former Eagles WR Carlos
General manager Jerry Reese predicted recently there will be tinkering to the Giants’ roster up until the start of the regular reason in September. A small move came down yesterday,...
Bills QB Kelly has jaw cancer
Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly says he has been diagnosed with cancer in his upper jaw bone. Kelly is suffering from squamous cell carcinoma, but he has recently...
‘Deacon’ dead at 74
David “Deacon” Jones, a Hall of Fame defensive end credited with terming the word sack for how he knocked down quarterbacks, has died. He was 74. The Redskins said last...
Parx Racing Analysis
Post Time: 12:25 p.m. All horses appear in post position order1. 7f; $21,000; cl($7,500); 3up; (f&m)BEGUILED AGAIN makes fourth attempt at this condition and looks much the best versus these...
McIlroy to practice at Merion
World number two Rory McIlroy is off to Merion for two US Open practice rounds this week after a talk with coach Dave Stockton to try to help his golf...
Bruins crush Penguins for 2-0 series lead
PITTSBURGH — The Bruins keep talking about fortunate bounces and a dash of luck, insisting the margin between themselves and the Penguins is thin. At the moment, it looks like...
Tomorrow’s Belmont Park Entries
All horses appear in post position orderFIRST-1m(T); $60,000; 3up PN Horse, Wt.JockeyLast 3TrainerOdds1 Happy Fella(L),117E Prado3-5-6Wilkes8-12 Image of Disco(L),122J Ortiz10-10-7Ryerson20-13 Fizzano(L),122JCastellan5-7-7Bond4-14 Street Fight(L),122J Alvarado3-4-2Contess12-15 SelectionSundy(L),122J Lezcano2-4-3Goldberg3-16 Fourseventeen(L),122CVelasquz3-7-7A Dutrow4-17 Thomas Hill(L),122I...
Parx Charts
June 3rd, 2013 Clear And Fast.©2013 Equibase. All Rights ReservedFIRST-5 1/2f; $21,000; cl($7,500); 3up; (f&m)Off: 12:26. Good. brief duel, drew awayTime: 22.06, 46.14, 59.3, 1:06.18.Trainer: J. GuerreroWinner: B M, 5,...
Home Team Lineups
TODAYJune 4WEDJune 5THUJune 6FRIJune 7SATJune 8SUNJune 9MONJune 10YankeesCleveland7:05YES NetworkWCBS 880 AMCle.1:05YESWCBSSea.10:10YESWCBSSea.10:10YESWCBSSea.4:10YESWCBSSea.4:10YESWCBSNOGAMEMetsWashington7:05SportsNet NYWFAN 660 AM/101.9 FMWas.7:05SNYWFANWas.7:05SNYWFANMia.7:10SNYWFANMia.1:10SNYWFANMia.1:10SNYWFANNOGAMERed BullsNOGAMENOGAMENOGAMENOGAMENOGAMENOGAMENOGAMELibertyNOGAMEInd.11 a.m.MSG+NOGAMEAtl.7:30No TVNOGAMEAtl.3:00MSG+NOGAMEHOMEAWAY
Today's Sports on the Air
Baseball7 p.m.Mets at Nationals SNY, WFAN (660 AM/101.9 FM)7 p.m.Indians at Yankees YES, WCBS (880 AM)7 p.m.Rangers at Red Sox MLBN10 p.m.Cubs at Angels WGNNHL Playoffs Conf. Finals9 p.m.Blackhawks at...
The Post Line
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Field of 15 possible for Belmont Stakes
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Hondo: Let’s go Rangers!
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Angels have a Houston problem
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Warthen: Mets closer Parnell belongs in All-Star Game
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Mets' d’Arnaud takes 'huge step,' OK’d for workouts
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Big Ten announces Rutgers' 2015 football schedule
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Mets teased fans with one Amazin' series
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Kidd transformed Nets minute he arrived
Jason Kidd’s wife had just given birth to twin girls, so he was a late arrival to Nets training camp in 2001. Still, he attended the team dinner the night...
Kidd leaves ‘solid’ Knicks core behind
On the day he retired, Jason Kidd said the Knicks have “a solid foundation” and can repeat as Atlantic Division winners, but admitted they have work to do in upgrading...
LeBron, Heat crush Pacers to reach third straight Finals
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LeBron: Knicks' Kidd a 'first ballot' Hall of Famer
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‘Swamp Murder’ running a-muck on ID
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Talk show guests
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Discovery to memorialize ‘Stormchasers’
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Victor Cruz doesn't want a reality show after all
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SPOILER ALERT: Fans react to killer ‘Red Wedding’ shocker on ‘Game of Thrones’
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Murder, they wrote: 'The Sopranos' cops top TV honor
Tony Soprano once said, “There’s an old Italian saying: you f--k up once, you lose two teeth.” So it’s a very, very good thing that the Writer’s Guild of America...
Mister Cartoon’s LA
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Musical journeys
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Vegas goes for a spin with Electric Daisy Carnival
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What’s up down there
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Weird but true
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Big Ten commish Delany is distracted by Rutgers moves
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CC’s wife hits fashion homer with togs for tots
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The Lower East Side’s hippest party is happening over brunch at The DL
Roblé Ali, in Air Jordans, black jeans and a baseball cap that reads “CAKE” in 2-inch plastic letters, makes his way past the pool and a row of palm trees....
Cops make arrest in triple shooting
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