November 26, 2014
Chandler dominates as Melo-less Knicks lose to Mavericks in OT
DALLAS — Tyson Chandler got his revenge and the Knicks clearly got the short end of the stick in that center exchange that was part of their late-June blockbuster with...
Black Friday is now the real star of Thanksgiving
Let’s stop being thankful for a minute and concentrate on what’s really important today — getting more stuff. After all, Thanksgiving will — thankfully — soon be out of the...
Paul Singer looks to send Caesars to bankruptcy
Paul Singer, the hedge-fund mogul known for his hardball legal tactics, is applying some of that pressure on Leon Black’s Apollo Management, The Post has learned. Singer’s Elliott Management is...
Ackman hedging his bets on Actavis stash
Hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman has nothing but good words for Actavis CEO Brenton Saunders, the man who bested him in the battle for botox maker Allergan. But while the...
Yahoo! exec took kickbacks when he was a Netflix employee: suit
Beleaguered Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer has yet another problem on her hands: her CIO. The Web portal’s chief information officer, Mike Kail, was sued by Netflix, his former employer, for...
These billionaires' divorces are getting ugly
As families across the US prepare to join loved ones for a Thanksgiving feast, let’s take time to consider the less fortunate among us — the hedge-fund billionaires battling their...
Elderly man stopped for carrying loaded gun at La Guardia airport
https://twitter.com/TSAmedia_LisaF/status/537697619188137984 His gun is a geezer, too. A 94-year-old Brooklyn plumber tried to get past a La Guardia Airport security checkpoint with a loaded, "old school" .38 caliber revolver holstered...
The day in photos
Turkeys have a final day out, snow covers the Northeast, protests continue in Ferguson and nationwide, Pope Francis is joyful and more.
In Ferguson, mundane choices led to tragedy
The two friends' morning intersected by chance in the parking lot of the Canfield Green apartment complex. Dorian Johnson had been up since 7 a.m. on this overcast August Saturday...
Callahan dominates Rangers again, spoils St. Louis' return
TAMPA, Fla. — Ryan Callahan is no longer beloved Captain Cally. He’s that guy in Tampa — the one who torments his former teammates. Martin St. Louis’ return to Tampa...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
Fashion American Eagle Visit ae.com for locations A free party bus will shuttle customers around the city on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 20. In-store promotions include a free fleece...
Why the Jets had to give Geno Smith a second chance
Geno Smith is back at starting quarterback for the Jets — and that’s a good thing. As long as he continues to take a long, hard look in the mirror....
Why this milestone game is extra special for Giants' Tom Coughlin
Zak DeOssie knows the number, but deems it “unimaginable.’’ How could someone with such “incredible energy’’ be as old as his birth certificate says he is. “It would never cross...
Nets narrowly avoid embarassing loss to winless 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets will spend their Thanksgiving thankful they avoided being embarrassed. The Nets (6-8), who entered Wednesday night’s game having lost six of their previous seven games, struggled...
D'Angelo Harrison leads St. John’s to résumé-building win
D’Angelo Harrison has said repeatedly that this season would be different, vowing St. John’s would not fall short again and that he would not leave campus without going to the...
John Tavares' OT goal propels surging Islanders past Capitals
John Tavares was reaching up to the bridge of his nose, to where there was a small cut. It was put there hours earlier from a hand of Capitals star...
Mark Sanchez out to show he’s no turkey
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mark Sanchez and Thanksgiving go together like “butt” and “fumble.” The ex-Jets quarterback gets a golden chance to make that sentence hurt a lot less here Thursday...
Gratitude to whom? A meditation for the holiday
Because America is crackling with constitutional cases over religious freedom, let us begin Thanksgiving morning with a reflection on the object of all this gratitude: Whom do we thank? Is...
Guest subs to host ‘Late Late Show’ until Corden’s arrival
CBS is preparing for life after Craig Ferguson — and before James Corden. The network on Wednesday announced its roster of guest hosts who will fill in on “The Late...
Your programming guide to TV's Thanksgiving appetizers
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking for some guidance on what to watch on Thursday as you digest your turkey, stuffing, various side dishes — and, of course,...
The odd joys of government lunacy
Before the tryptophan in the turkey induces somnolence, give thanks for living in such an entertaining country. This year, for example, we learned that California’s legislature includes 93 persons who...
Anthony hopes to return soon, but won't play with back spasms
DALLAS — Carmelo Anthony hobbled into the American Airlines Center 15 minutes before tipoff. He didn’t look good but he was at least walking, however gingerly. Anthony sat out his...
For which we give thanks
The first Thanksgiving in the New World was celebrated in 1621, nearly a year after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1789, George Washington became...
Thankful for the legacy of sportswriting legends
The scouting reports were all the same: keep it simple, keep it quick, don’t ramble at the mouth, don’t give one of your famous lectures on the philosophy of journalism...
Model ex-wife of soccer champ sues former flame over fraud claims
The gorgeous ex-wife of German soccer great Lothar Matthäus is suing her banker ex-boyfriend for making her an international spectacle by falsely claiming that she went on a shopping spree...
Robert Pattinson eyes $5.75M Tribeca pad
Rob Pattinson is getting close to buying a Manhattan property, we hear. The “Twilight” star, whose property hunt has been chronicled by Gimme Shelter, checked out a $5.75 million unit...
Teen accused of robbing 85-year-old 'sugar daddy' blames twin
Just like in the soap operas, this crime is being blamed on an evil twin. A lawyer for Shalaine Foster, 17, one of the twin sisters accused of tying up and...
Holocaust survivor reunited with childhood friend who saved her from Nazis
A Holocaust survivor was reunited on Wednesday with a childhood friend who brought her food to keep her alive while she hid from the Nazis more than 70 years ago....
Wife of real estate heir Robert Durst sells Fifth Avenue pad
Real estate broker Debrah Lee Charatan — who is married to cross dressing killer Robert Durst, the cut-off member of the real estate industry family — has sold her apartment...
Kim Kardashian's PR pal buys $2M Long Island home
Kim Kardashian and her clan will have a new place to stay on the East End next summer. PR guru Simon Huck, who has appeared on “Keeping Up With The...
8 Pilgrim styles to rock this Thanksgiving
The looks once rocked by the early English settlers way back in 1620 still remain on-trend today — from Peter Pan collars and black-and-white color combinations to buckled accents and...
10 historic moments from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
One of the most vaunted holiday traditions in America, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, will take over Manhattan for the 88th time on Thursday. The parade’s history is a long...
Olivier Sarkozy, Mary-Kate Olsen's former townhouse hits the market
The most expensive single-family townhouse in the East Village is about to hit the market — and it has some celeb pedigree to boot. The rowhouse at 125 E. 10th...
Affordable and luxury housing sectors heat up in the Bronx
Historically, The Bronx’s stock of residential buildings has been well-equipped. By 1934, nearly all apartments had private bathrooms, central heat and hot water, according to the Bronx Community Historical Society....
Mysterious 'Game of Thrones' site launches
The new season of “Game of Thrones” has yet to nab an official airdate, but that hasn’t stopped HBO from stirring up a bit of buzz. The minds behind the...
NJ Gov. Christie declares state of emergency
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergency as snow and freezing rain made for a sloppy ride for travelers heading to highways and airports for their...
Finally — Hollywood’s coming around on female-led superhero films
Who knows how the upcoming “Wonder Woman” movie will be — but from a p.r. perspective, it’s already doing gangbusters. Earlier this week, Warner Bros. announced that Michelle MacLaren, who’s...
The Jets and 7 other possible landing spots for Robert Griffin
Redskins coach Jay Gruden followed through after consecutive weeks of harsh criticism and benched Robert Griffin III. It’s difficult to imagine the first-year coach and his lightning-rod quarterback having much...
Here's the right way for the Giants to part with Tom Coughlin
I have thought long and hard about Tom Coughlin's future, outlined reasons why he should go and why he should stay, and in the end, I have reached the following...
Carriage driver who 'abused' horse won't be going to jail
A carriage operator accused of working his horse Blondie when she was limping from a badly infected leg took a no-jail plea deal Wednesday in Manhattan Criminal Court. Saverio Colarusso,...
Too much makeup sex led to millionaire's restraining order
Breaking up is hard to do — especially when your girlfriend is a pretty brunette 20 years your junior. That’s what a Wall Street trader said Tuesday, explaining in Manhattan...
This felon wants to be your Thanksgiving date from hell
He’s one turkey of a date! A man posted an ad on Craigslist Nashville offering his services as a platonic date from hell — to scare the stuffing out of a...
Darren Wilson: I want to teach 'use of force'
More ABC US news Ferguson cop Darren Wilson was living in fear while awaiting a decision from the grand jury that chose not to indict him Tuesday. He even disguised...
Amar'e offers a frightful possibility for Carmelo's back
DALLAS – Amar’e Stoudemire had back spasms during the 2011 playoffs that turned out to be related to a bulging disk. He was shut down late the following season, in...
Hugh Jackman is unrecognizable in first ‘Pan’ trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjW1mKwNUSo Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow may be one of the most well-known pirates in movie history, but it looks like he’s about to have some stiff competition. On Tuesday,...
Gary Sheffield on his stats, Hall of Fame chances and Mitchell Report
Across a 22-year career, Gary Sheffield was one of the most feared right-handed hitters in baseball and a nine-time All Star who was never shy about sharing an opinion. Yet, when...
I’m 9 months pregnant -- and conquering CrossFit
A CrossFit-crazed British woman won't let her pregnancy slow her down. The fitness buff continues to compete in the grueling strength and conditioning program despite being 38 weeks pregnant. Meet...
Tiger Woods' 5 years of scandal and misery since infamous crash
When something doesn’t sound right, that’s normally because it isn’t. Tiger Woods was “seriously hurt” in a low-speed car accident where he ran over a fire hydrant in his Escalade?...
Woman and her unborn child shot dead outside apartment
A pregnant Queens woman was gunned down outside her apartment Wednesday — and her husband was being questioned by cops, a law enforcement source said. Anastasia Massey’s unborn baby girl initially...
Will.i.am recruits André Leon Talley for fashion brand
Since leaving his post as artistic director at Zappos Couture, André Leon Talley has joined will.i.am’s i.am+ firm as the fashion and style director. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner is “changing the...
Justice Ginsburg undergoes surgery to correct heart blockage
WASHINGTON-- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a heart stent implanted Wednesday to clear a blocked coronary artery but was expected to be back at work for the start...
Why Aaron Rodgers is calling out 'idiot trolls'
It’s been tough to criticize Aaron Rodgers this year, with the Packers quarterback producing another MVP-caliber season. But some people found a way after Rodgers was shown slamming down a...
These masking tape-stries will bend your mind
Not a single drop of paint was used to re-create these famous works of art -- they're made entirely of masking tape! Timeless classics such as The Scream, Mona Lisa...
Mayweather taunts Pacquiao with knockout video
In the taunting battle between the kings of the boxing world, we now have some Queen. Floyd Mayweather counter-punched in his trash talk war with Manny Pacquiao with an Instragram video...
Kris Jenner, Katie Lee and more share their fave Thanksgiving recipes
Looking for some last-minute holiday recipes? Look to the stars — literally. That’s what Laura and Danielle Kosann are doing. In May of 2013, the two sisters launched the New...
Meet Japan's adorable albino hedgehog
Just when people thought hedgehogs couldn't get any cuter -- an adorable albino pops up in Japan! Tokiko Kojima has been posting cute pictures of the rare red-eyed creature, where...
Spotify uses science to match music to turkey cooking times
If you've ever stood idly by in your kitchen on Thanksgiving and thought to yourself, "If only there was some way to use a digital streaming music service to determine...
11 of the greatest penguin performances in film
On Wednesday, the hit “Madagascar” franchise sends its first spinoff into theaters: “Penguins of Madagascar.” The film homes in on the four tuxedoed fan favorites — Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and...
Toddlers swapped at birth shouldn't be exchanged: expert
Two South African toddlers accidentally swapped on the day they were born should stay with the families who raised them and not be returned to their biological parents, a court-appointed...
Don’t point ‘menacing’ bananas at cops, or else
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- A man is facing a felony menacing charge after two western Colorado sheriff's deputies say he pointed a banana at them and they thought it was...
Passengers free their jet after it freezes to the runway
In other countries, you may be asked to give a push to a car stuck in the mud. In Russia, passengers in the Arctic came out of an airliner to...
Brown's mother blasts cop: 'I don't believe a word of it'
Michael Brown’s mother on Wednesday lashed out at the cop who shot and killed her unarmed son for claiming to have a “clear conscience” about the deadly altercation. “His conscience...
Figure skating siblings earn Olympic bronze 50 years later
Fifty years after Vivian Joseph and Ronald Joseph skated at the Innsbruck Olympics, the American pair on Tuesday officially claimed the bronze medal. Two years after the 1964 Games, the...
RG3 benched by Redskins; is he done in Washington?
WASHINGTON — Move over, RG3. It’s Colt vs. the Colts. The Washington Redskins plan to start Colt McCoy over Robert Griffin III on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to a...
Black Friday gun sale boom pushes background checks to the limit
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Black Friday isn't just when shoppers rush to stores for holiday sales. It's also one of the busiest days of the year for gun purchases. In the US,...
The 7 greatest 'Jeopardy!' villains ever
They say you shouldn't hate the player, you should hate the game. But some "Jeopardy!" contestants had viewers fuming with their awful answers, strange strategies and bad behavior. Here are...
Mets waiting to see if Red Sox will dangle Xander Bogaerts
The Mets remain willing to let the market take shape and see if anything develops to their liking in their continued search for a starting shortstop. One new name that...
Sunscreen might be making men less fertile
A new study suggests that chemicals in sunscreen may impair men’s ability to father children, government scientists say. But other experts question whether the chemicals wound up in men’s urine...
Thanksgiving travel chaos as flights canceled in New York
Thanksgiving travel got off to a slow start for New Yorkers trying to fly out of town Wednesday morning, with a rash of weather-related flight cancellations at local airports. At...
Geno Smith back as Jets starting QB -- and it was Rex's call
The Jets quarterback carousel took another unexpected spin Wednesday when the team benched Michael Vick in favor of Geno Smith just four weeks after benching Smith for Vick. “I think...
Victims abused by perv teacher spoke positively about him: lawyer
Many of the teen girls who prosecutors say were sexually abused by a Brooklyn Tech teacher kept in contact him and spoke positively about him even after the alleged attacks,...
Woman agrees to pay for smearing ex-lover's fiancee online
A woman sued for trashing her ex-lover’s new flame reputation online, painting her as a drug-addled tramp, has agreed to pay up and settle the ugly case, The Post has...
SI 'headlight' police chief joins Garner's mom at forum
They’re inseparable. The Staten Island police chief whose career imploded after he ordered his officers to fix a headlight for Eric Garner’s mom so she could beat a ticket appeared...
Obama heckled while speaking on immigration
http://youtu.be/w2MRBtLaWjg President Obama was heckled while making a speech in Chicago Tuesday to celebrate his recent immigration action. As he said that deportations should target criminals, not families, a young...
44 arrested after National Guard takes control in Ferguson
Some 2,000 National Guard troops helped ward off a second night of rampant arson and looting in suburban St. Louis after a grand jury declined to indict a white policeman...
FBI agents shot in St. Louis not related to Ferguson protests
ST. LOUIS — An FBI spokeswoman said two special agents were shot in St. Louis County and that the incident wasn't directly related to the Ferguson protests. Rebecca Wu, a...
Shooting suspect released after DA says cop coached witness
A Brooklyn man facing 25 years in prison for a shooting that wounded nine people walked out of court clear of all charges Tuesday after prosecutors revealed that a key...
The inconvenient (and tragic) truths
The bitter irony of the Michael Brown case is that if he had actually put his hands up and said don’t shoot, he would almost certainly be alive today. His...
I warned Bill I'd walk if he had affairs: Clinton adviser
No one said anything about after the campaign. A top aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton said she warned Bill Clinton during the 1992 presidential race that she would walk out...
Sharpton's group sends out invite on Noerdlinger's email
The ghost of Rachel Noerdlinger is haunting Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. The group sent an email invitation to a protest Tuesday from Noerdlinger’s personal email — making it look...
Suit in the Citi after bank shortchanges model for ad gig
A model and actress who has had roles in the movie “School of Rock” and the TV show “Ugly Betty” is suing Citibank for $300,000, claiming the financial giant short-changed...
Mafia hoodlum takes the fall, files $10M suit over jailhouse slip
Former Colombo crime family capo Tommy “Tommy Shots” Gioeli might be off the streets - but that doesn’t mean he still can’t be an earner. The fat mafia veteran is...
Reeling Devils blanked by Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ryan Miller made 20 saves for his second shutout of the season, and the Canucks beat the Devils 2-0 on Tuesday night. Alex Burrows and Shawn...
Sue York City: NYC forks over record $732M to settle lawsuits
The city paid out a record $732 million to settle lawsuits in the last fiscal year — and the payouts accelerated when Mayor de Blasio took office in January, according...
These are no looter-day saints
It is impossible to give up on America at Thanksgiving, that unique and most wonderful holiday. Yet it is also difficult to gaze across our troubled land and conclude we...
Mets eyeing lefty reliever who stunk it up in Boston last season
While it’s not exactly the high-profile name Mets fans are clamoring for this offseason, the team has been in touch with Craig Breslow as a potential lefty addition to the...
Daily Blotter
Bronx The body of a kayaker was found 50 feet from his watercraft, police said. John Scully, 64, paddled off from the Alden Park neighborhood at the tip of Throggs...
There are reasons to be thankful, Giants fans (yes, really)
No one wants to stuff more losses, blame, defensive meltdowns, pass protection woes and potential firings into the cavity of that 20-pounder set to hit the oven Thanksgiving morning. No...
Martin St. Louis 'expects the worst' in Tampa return
TAMPA, Fla. — Martin St. Louis walked into the Amalie Arena interview room and nearly stopped himself, stunned by how full it was — wall-to-wall reporters, photographers and cameramen squeezing...
Stake in Times Square skyscraper up for grabs
A minority stake is up for grabs at the trophy 11 Times Square, where Microsoft now has offices. The 49 percent interest is being offered by developer Steven J. Pozycki...
Tyson Chandler diagnoses his failed Knicks era
DALLAS — There is one player Phil Jackson motivated this season. Too bad he’s not a Knick. Mavericks center Tyson Chandler is back playing like the champion he became in...