September 10, 2015
Angry Brady, Belichick ready to exact revenge one week at a time
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the story of the Patriots 2015 season has been written, it’s very possible Deflategate ends up being the catalyst to the team’s Super Bowl defense, because...
Occupy mom who ditched family loses police brutality suit
The Florida mom who ditched her family to join the raggedy Occupy Wall Street crowd turned out to be an even bigger loser on Thursday when a jury rejected her...
Rainout just the latest blow to weary Yankees' AL East odds
The Yankees didn’t exactly roll into their series against the Blue Jays firing on all cylinders, and Thursday’s rainout likely won’t help their chances in overtaking first place in the...
DOJ complicates Halliburton's buyout of Baker Hughes
Halliburton’s tough time in gaining regulatory approval of its $35 billion buyout of Baker Hughes may have gotten a bit tougher in recent weeks, The Post has learned. Houston-based oil-field...
Tennis in America relies on two extraordinary women
It has been the All Williams All the Time U.S. Open, with Serena’s quest for the Grand Slam and Venus’ rise the principal narratives of the tournament that was put...
Nation set to remember 14th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
A dazzling rainbow was spotted over One World Trade Center on Thursday — a day before the 14th anniversary of 9/11. In honor of the anniversary, the National September 11...
Joe Biden feels the love in NYC -- except from de Blasio
Vice President Joe Biden invaded Clinton country Thursday as he weighed his own run for the White House — announcing millions of dollars in funding to cut a backlog of...
Roger Federer's new tactic could be difference vs. Stan Wawrinka
If possible, Roger Federer’s tennis is more entertaining now than during his heyday when he won five straight U.S. Opens. In an era when approaching the net is considered passe,...
Yoko Ono wants to create the largest human peace sign
With wars raging across the world, Yoko Ono wants John Lennon fans to give peace a chance next month by coming to Central Park to join what organizers hope will...
Harvey greed, despicable crimes, PSLs: What happened to sports?
In 1973, at 20 years old, I was hired by The Post as a news-side copy boy — a get-coffee grunt — and happy, at $88 a week, to get...
Married couple accused of running 'sex tourism' business
A husband and wife have been charged with running a lucrative sex tourism business that set up clients with prostitutes in the Dominican Republic, Manhattan prosecutors said Thursday. Jennifer Cotten,...
Why Steffi Graf won't show if Serena gets shot at Slam
Tennis legend Steffi Graf will not show up Saturday at the U.S. Open women’s final if Serena Williams is going for the Grand Slam, according to a tennis source. Graf...
'Beast' Leonard Williams about to prove he was draft's best player
It is too premature, and unrealistic, to expect a star to be born when the 2015 Jets open their season Sunday against the Browns. But Leonard “Big Cat” Williams has...
Taylor Swift closing in on Madonna's ticket sale record
Talk about blond ambition. Taylor Swift’s “1989” concert tour is on track to rival Madonna’s 2012 “MDNA” tour as one of the biggest North American ticket sellers by a female...
Trump claims Fiorina 'face' rip was really about 'persona'
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump claimed Thursday that he was only talking about rival Carly Fiorina’s “persona” when he said she couldn’t get elected president because of “that face.” Trump was...
Hondo leads the way
Load up your backpacks and put on your safety helmets, HondoNation. The handicapping Sherpa known as Hondo is back to guide you up the NFL mountain on a 21-week trek...
Jets, Muhammad Wilkerson unlikely to reach deal: source
As players around the NFL sign contract extensions, things are looking bleak for Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. A source said there is little optimism a deal will get done...
Kohl's makes Fashion Week debut
Not sure the backers of New York Fashion Week had Kohl’s in mind for a runway show. But the dowdy Midwest retailer made its runway debut this week, hosting a...
Bitcoin-based mobile app Abra raises $12 million
A bitcoin-based challenger to Western Union just raised $12 million as it gears up to launch a low-cost, global cash-transfer network. The new mobile app, called Abra, will begin transmitting...
Niche Media, Modern Luxury considering merger
Niche and Modern Luxury could get hot and heavy Two of the nation’s largest regional magazine publishers may be gearing up to talk merger. They’ve had discussions in the past...
Future Super Bowl champ Packers will dominate Bears
Fear not, wagering warriors of the Bettor’s Guide, your pal Dave Blezow will be back in this space next week, with his Lock of the Week in tow. In the...
Over/Under Rico: Week 1
Rico finished last season barely over .500 with a 129-127 record on the over/unders. The final Best Bet number was 24-27. The league ended with 115 overs and 141 unders....
Obama official hid Fannie and Freddie’s profit mojo: suit
An Obama administration official misled a federal court in 2013 when he stated the government did not know Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were about to return to profitability, lawyers...
Berto trainer on high alert after Floyd Mayweather's mystery IV
LAS VEGAS — The trainer for Andre Berto hopes the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the Nevada State Athletic Commission will “adhere to its rules” during Friday’s weigh-in for Floyd...
Reddit hires new director of talent after staffing backlash
Reddit, which endured a firestorm of outrage from many of its unpaid site moderators in July when a popular director of talent, Victoria Taylor, was fired, is quietly trying to...
Blue Jays' Stroman in miracle return -- at worst time for Yankees
While recovering from a torn ACL that threatened to end his 2015 baseball season, Toronto right-hander Marcus Stroman kept a promise to himself. He went back to school, to Duke...
Ex-USC athlete busted on cocaine and money laundering charges
FBI agents have arrested a former USC football player on charges he was part of an international cocaine and money laundering ring. The former player, Owen Hanson, 33, was arrested...
Baked by Melissa to open new shop featuring gluten-free treats
Fashionistas strolling in the Fashion District will soon be able to get a teensy sweet treat without breaking their gluten-free diets. Cupcake-maker Baked by Melissa will open a new shop...
Top 11 Republicans to face off in next primetime debate
WASHINGTON — Eleven Republican presidential candidates have qualified for next week's primetime debate, a slate that features the full diversity of the GOP's 2016 class and is believed to be...
Mark Teixeira's brutal honesty: 'Leg doesn’t work right now'
Mark Teixeira believes he will play again this year but, since his right leg throbs when he walks, this late in the season there is a chance that won’t happen....
Why the Giants' only choice was to pay Eli Manning
It would not have been the way of the Giants, but would it have been so terrible if they allowed Eli Manning to play out this season, the final year...
Man charged in plot to bomb 9/11 memorial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after authorities say he was trying to help plan an attack on an upcoming 9/11 memorial...
How this man turned Playboy magazines into art
You never know where an artist will find inspiration. Royal Young’s artist father found it in everything from personal ads to historical figures. Young, also an artist, found his muse...
Tennessee Williams short stories succeed on stage in 'Desire'
Tormented sexual identity, flamboyance, self-destruction, Southern accents: sounds like something by Tennessee Williams. Well, you’re half-right. The new off-Broadway show “Desire” consists of six new one-act plays based on Williams...
Cooking the books on ISIS intelligence
An open revolt is under way within the US intelligence establishment, with more than 50 veteran analysts charging their reports on ISIS were systematically changed to reflect the White House...
How Bill de Blasio can help his taxi-kingpin pal pay his taxes
Mayor de Blasio needs to pick better pals — at least ones who pay their bills. As The Post reported this week, yellow-taxicab mogul Gene Freidman owes an $11 million...
New York & the NYPD are lucky James Blake is a class act
New York is very lucky James Blake is such a class act. The former tennis star is making exactly the right complaint about Wednesday’s incident — excessive force, not racial...
How the West is guaranteeing an even bigger refugee wave
The most intense European refugee crisis in decades — as Syrians and other Mideasterners in mass exodus look for safe harbor — will intensify as long as we look for...
It's too easy being single in New York
Is fall a good time to focus on finding the right life partner in New York City? Do the shortening days and hint of crispness in the evening air, with...
This is the wrong time to cut the city's anti-terror funding
Everybody remembers where they were when the towers fell. As former Staten Island Borough President Guy Molinari’s chief of staff, I was in Borough Hall preparing for any work necessary...
How the Iran deal threatens New York
We’ve all heard the arguments opposing the Iran nuclear deal. But we rarely hear the terms “nuclear backpacks” or “nuclear suicide bombers.” Perhaps that’s because the danger of a miniaturized...
Bratton and de Blasio apologize to James Blake for arrest
The New York City police commissioner and mayor offered apologies to tennis star James Blake Thursday as officials scrambled to deal with fallout from his mistaken arrest outside a Manhattan...
Take the points and home-dog Georgia Southern
Including the 1997-2014 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 523-446 (54 percent) against the spread. Saturday GEORGIA SOUTHERN (+4 ½) over Western Michigan: Broncos were fat...
Yankees' 2015 problems could haunt them long after this year
The Yankees lost a series finale to the Orioles on Wednesday night for many reasons, and here are three big ones: 1) Brett Gardner did not start again, 2) Chase...
Why you'll never see 'Hamilton' on Colbert
Long before Stephen Colbert kicked off his highly touted debut on CBS this week, Broadway shows were jockeying to be the first to perform on the new “Late Show.” Colbert,...
Prince releases his most energetic song in years and more new music
This week’s latest music releases include a taste of Prince’s revamped sound, a blast of classic thrash-metal courtesy of Slayer, and blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr. dipping his toes into...
Peterson's Vikings will roll past dismantled 49ers
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Rain postpones Yankees-Blue Jays showdown
A wet forecast for Saturday night forced the Yankees into a single-admission doubleheader that day. The regularly scheduled game against the Blue Jays will start at 1:05 p.m. and the...
Family of 5 found dead in apparent murder-suicide in upscale suburb
MINNEAPOLIS — Five family members, including three children, were found dead in their lakeside home in an upscale western Minneapolis suburb on Thursday in what police said appeared to be...
Lil Wayne's ex avoids awkward encounter with Christina Milian
The close encounter with Christina Milian hardly bothered Lil Wayne's former gal pal.
Giants, Eli Manning closing in on monster contract extension
Eli Manning is about to get his big new contract before the regular season begins after all. With Sunday night’s opener against the Cowboys looming, Manning and the Giants are...
Laverne Cox would vote for Kanye for president
The "Orange Is the New Black" actress isn't opposed to checking off Kanye West's name in the ballot box come the 2020 election.
This artist scored Beyoncé's stamp of approval
https://instagram.com/p/7Ooragluxl/ It pays to be nice to people — just ask Donald Robertson, the Andy Warhol of Instagram. The illustrator, who has worked with everyone from Brian Atwood to Bergdorf...
We must make J'Ouvert into a call to end violence
Fourteen senseless shootings at barbecues and parties have marred one of the most celebrated weekends on this year’s calendar, a number that is in decline but is still far too...
7 sneaky ways to make money while you travel
Taking a vacation is supposed to be a relaxing and exciting experience. But even if you are traveling on a budget, planning a trip can be an expensive undertaking. While...
Stephen Colbert already chasing untouchable Fallon
Stephen Colbert, meet second place. And get used to chasing Jimmy Fallon. It’s your new reality. “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” premiered to a whopping 6.6 million viewers Tuesday...
How to watch porn with your partner without feeling weird
Porn is pretty much the equivalent of pooping in a relationship: You know it happens on the sly, but you probably feel a little uncomfortable talking about it. And fair...
The day in photos
Baby elephants wrestle, Vice President Joe Biden cracks up and more.
Ellen Pao won't appeal verdict in Silicon Valley discrimination trial
Ellen Pao, the former venture capitalist who lost a high-profile discrimination case against her former employer earlier this year, said on Thursday that she would not pursue an appeal of...
Why ‘Key & Peele’ deserves to go down in comedic history
“It’s us, then, like, ‘Dallas,’ then ‘The Twilight Zone’...It’s very possible we’ll go down like the Wright brothers.” — Jordan Peele, “The End” That’s some well-earned hyperbole. “Key & Peele”...
Science says you should pay your kids to eat their veggies
Want kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? Show them the money, a US study suggests. Researchers conducted an experiment in six Utah elementary schools, offering some kids cash and...
Senate Democrats block disapproval vote on Iran nuke deal
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday cleared the way for approval of the Iran nuclear deal, but Republicans in the House said they weren’t giving up their attempts to derail...
One conversation has Phil Simms 'extremely intrigued' with Todd Bowles
Phil Simms had one discussion with new Jets coach Todd Bowles when Bowles was defensive coordinator for the Cardinals, but that’s all it took. “I just remember thinking that was...
Angela Merkel takes on racist Facebook posts
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Facebook to do more against racist comments and hate posts, in comments due to be published in a regional newspaper on Friday. Germany...
Minivan plows into hyperbaric center in Queens
A minivan plowed into a Queens hyperbaric center after striking another vehicle and skidding out of control Thursday, officials said. Dramatic witness video captured from inside the Woodside facility shows...
Polar bears make great roommates, as long as you follow their rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLWyb5FU16I Life is a zoo for these three families — who house bears in their homes. A new documentary, “There’s a Polar Bear in My Pool,” profiles three families who...
Why Geoffrey was the real star of 'Fresh Prince'
“Looked at my kingdom, I was finally there/To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel-Air.” We all know the opening credits of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” by...
Kelly Osbourne: 'I don't want to be the prettiest girl in the room'
The former "Fashion Police" co-host dishes on her fashion philosophy, which includes going against the trends.
Belvedere vodka looks to James Bond to lift martini sales
As if they need persuading, Belvedere vodka is launching a James Bond-theme ad campaign to get New Yorkers to drink more martinis. The tie-in with the latest Bond film, “Spectre,”...
The key to Giants defense sounds ready for Cowboys
The most important Giants defensive player did not practice Thursday, but he is hoping and expecting to play Sunday against the Cowboys. “That’s the plan,’’ middle linebacker Jon Beason said....
Feds to Wall Street: Heads are gonna roll
Attorney General Loretta Lynch is on the Wall Street warpath and looking for scalps. The nation’s top cop has launched a new crackdown on corporate fraud that focuses on prosecuting...
Serena history on hold as US Open books all 4 semis for Friday
The only thing that can slow Serena Williams’ bid for a Grand Slam might be the USTA’s weather radar map. Call it the U.S. Open’s last-ever weather/ticket fiasco. The USTA...
Ciara will have it easier than Jessica Simpson as QB WAG: Michael Irvin
Michael Irvin doesn't think Ciara will distract the celibate Russell Wilson from scoring his second Super Bowl victory. "I think they're a cute couple; they look really great together," former...
RG3 can't be a disgruntled Redskins backup: Green
CBS analyst Trent Green handles the intriguing quarterback questions heading into the NFL’s first Sunday with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Green is calling the Jets-Browns game from MetLife Stadium in...
3 ways to make small talk not awkward
When you have to make small talk with someone you barely know, “how are you?” won’t cut it. It’s a good line for a quick getaway, says networking expert Debra...
US to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees
The United States is making plans to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees in the coming budget year, a significant increase from the 1,500 migrants who have been cleared to resettle in...
'Meet the Patels' doc follows actor's quest to marry a Patel
I don’t know any fans of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (I hope), but I guess you must be out there. If its culture-clash truisms strike you as comic gold,...
Clinton: Trump insults women every chance he gets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton swiped at Donald Trump on Thursday for insulting a Republican rival's looks and said she'd "love to debate him" if he...
Quiet drama 'Coming Home' is elegantly touching
A Chinese family is shattered by the Cultural Revolution in this quiet melodrama from director Zhang Yimou (“House of Flying Daggers”). “Coming Home” stars Gong Li as Wanyu, a woman...
Emily Blunt gives an Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Sicario’
In addition to world premieres like Thursday night’s opening films “Demolition’’ and “Where To Invade Next,’’ the huge Toronto International Film Festival slate includes a number of outstanding movies that...
Giant head from Lenin statue dug up in Berlin
BERLIN -- Twenty-four years after it was buried, the head of a giant statue of Soviet revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin was dug up from woodland on the outskirts of Berlin...
There's no good defense of Kentucky clerk Kim Davis
When the ACLU of Colorado likened a baker who won’t supply cakes for gay weddings to a police officer who refuses to protect a church or synagogue, it blurred the...
Woman kept mentally ill victims in basement like zoo animals
PHILADELPHIA — A woman accused of keeping mentally disabled adults captive in the basement of a Philadelphia home and in other states for their disability checks has pleaded guilty to...
Inside the booby-trapped lair of the 'Dark Knight' shooter
These pictures show the chilling cache of homemade explosives that Colorado movie-theater shooter James Holmes used to booby trap his home before embarking on his murderous rampage. Holmes, 27, who...
11 things you need to know about Superhenge
If you thought Stonehenge was impressive, wait until you see Superhenge! On Sept. 7, scientists at the British Science Festival unveiled evidence showing the presence of an ancient Neolithic monument...
Teen takes deal for boot-camp prison in murder of Australian jogger
OKLAHOMA CITY -- One of three Oklahoma teenagers accused of killing an Australian athlete in 2013 has pleaded guilty to accessory to murder and ordered to be sent to prison boot camp,...
Knicks add Michigan St. PG, exploit loophole to stash 2 more
The Knicks have found a way to stash players with their D-League team in Westchester while having them make more than the minor league’s max of $25,000. The Knicks have...
Shyamalan’s creepy comeback ‘The Visit’ will scare you away from Grandma's house
Director M. Night Shyamalan goes old-school in this silly but effective horror flick, the basic (and somewhat mean-spirited) premise of which is “elderly people are weird.” Siblings Becca (Olivia DeJonge)...
'A Brilliant Young Mind' is a likable but formulaic autism tale
Asa Butterfield, the sapphire-eyed star of “Hugo,” plays Nathan, a teen whose autism means he will only eat food grouped in prime numbers and hates to be touched. But he’s...
Boehner wants to end sale of 'baby parts' as Planned Parenthood talks rev up
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said Thursday the goal in negotiations over funding for Planned Parenthood was to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1 and also to...
Trained wolves steal the show in 'Wolf Totem' film adaptation
Wolves who were raised from cubs and trained to give remarkable performances on camera are the big attraction in French director Jean-Jacques Annaud’s sweeping Chinese ecological epic, which is getting...
‘Sleeping With Other People’ is awesome
Rom-coms died because they weren’t very rom and didn’t have enough com. But “Sleeping With Other People,” which is both hilarious and emotionally alive, is as delightful as a first...
Drag queens revive a bar in feel-good comedy ‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’
Shades of “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” and “The Birdcage,” plus a dash of “Tootsie”: “The Legend of Georgia McBride” is a throwback to the feel-good drag-queen...
Blind woman rescued by subway riders after falling onto tracks
Straphangers rescued a blind woman after she fell onto the train tracks at a Manhattan subway station Thursday morning, MTA officials said. Sharon Mclennon, 44, of Yonkers, was on the...
Princeton grad accused of killing father found mentally unfit for trial
Two court-appointed psychiatrists found that the Princeton grad charged with fatally shooting his millionaire hedge-fund dad was too mentally ill to proceed to trial, a judge said Thursday in Manhattan...
Yoenis Cespedes' MVP case isn't logical, it's just awesome
WASHINGTON — Here is a question that has begun to gain momentum across the past couple of days, as Yoenis Cespedes has gathered a full head of steam and seemingly...
Inmate takes plea deal after nearly 7 years in Rikers without trial
A Manhattan man who has spent almost seven years in the Rikers Island jail without a trial copped to manslaughter in exchange for 13 years in state prison. Prosecutors made...
Questions -- and cash -- swirl around Mayweather's drug testing history
A mysterious IV injection received by Floyd Mayweather Jr. the day before his megabout victory over Manny Pacquiao in May has raised questions about the controversial boxing superstar's body chemistry...
Bon Jovi just bought a rockin' $12.87M NYC pad
Proud Jersey boy Jon Bon Jovi has purchased a condo unit at 150 Charles St. in the West Village for $12.87 million, according to city records filed this morning. The...
Indian farmer is a millionaire thanks to his bull's semen
An Indian farmer claims he’s got a $1 million load of bull — literally.
How actress AnnaSophia Robb flies under the radar
The former "Carrie Diaries" starlet dishes about her pretty "low-key" life.
Chrissy Teigen on why she's against hot nannies
The Sports Illustrated stunner is swearing off hot housekeepers when she and husband John Legend have kids.
Politicians pledge nearly $80M for rape-kit testing
An all-star roster of politicians is teaming up to put nearly $80 million toward the testing of thousands of backlogged rape kits that have never been tested. Manhattan US Attorney...
Former top Vemma distributor facing threat of clawbacks
A former top distributor for Vemma may have to fork over millions of dollars in earnings after regulators accused the energy drink maker of running a pyramid scheme that preyed...
Molly Sims wouldn't be caught dead wearing short shorts
The leggy supermodel dishes that she won't be sporting Daisy Dukes anytime soon.
Man clocked at 112 mph on way to traffic court
ROYALTON, Vt. — A driver clocked at 112 mph on an interstate in Vermont told police he was heading to traffic court to take care of a speeding ticket. Trooper...
7 steps to a kick-ass career in fashion
Before she was running the largest site for millennial women, Cosmopolitan.com editor Amy Odell was just another fashion reporter trying to get a quote from Kanye West. In her new...
Horndog CEO in $18M sex case indicted for money laundering
The Wall Street CEO who was hit with a bombshell $18 million jury award in June for sexually harassing and then trashing online his pretty, young Swedish intern has been...
Couple watched home break-in on webcam
A Canadian couple watched via web cam as a man broke into their Florida vacation home on Fort Myers Beach before turning the video over to authorities.
Pilot of British burning plane deemed a hero
The British Airways passengers who evacuated a burning jet in Las Vegas this week fled for their lives in the calmest, most dignified British manner possible — even snagging their...
'I am not Kim Davis': Silence turns to screaming in Kentucky town
MOREHEAD, Ky. — Kim Tabor sometimes wears a bright orange T-shirt bearing a slogan she's found herself repeating for weeks: "Hello my name is not Kim Davis." Tabor works for...
Police confirm 11th freeway attack in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Arizona authorities confirmed Thursday that 11 vehicles area have been shot with bullets or other projectiles in the last two weeks, nearly all of them on freeways in...
Rex Ryan appears to have a fetishy foot photo on his Bills desk
Rex Ryan still has a thing for his wife's feet -- and is still doing a terrible job of hiding it. The Bills coach, who may or may not have...
Geno Smith punch could cost IK Enemkpali big
IK Enemkpali might miss as much time as Geno Smith for his jaw-breaking punch. The Bills linebacker, who was picked up by Rex Ryan after being released by the Jets, will...
Man passed through alarmed door at Newark Airport
NEWARK, NJ — Police say a passenger has been ticketed at Newark Liberty International Airport for passing through an alarmed door and walking onto a jet bridge. The Port Authority...
Lululemon investors are sweating over lower profits
Here's some advice for Lululemon investors: Take a deep breath. Lululemon Athletica fell as much as 9 percent Thursday after the yoga brand’s latest results showed higher costs cut into...
Helicopters rescue stranded residents as floodwaters rise in Japan
JOSO, Japan — Raging floodwaters broke through a berm Thursday and swamped a city near Tokyo, washing away houses, forcing dozens of people to rooftops to await helicopter rescues and...
Sex-selective abortions lead Indian men far afield for brides
SORKHI, India — When Sadhuram Berwal wanted to get married, his family went about it in the traditional Indian way, asking relatives, neighbors and local temple priests to suggest a...
Trump surges, Bernie Sanders edging Hillary Clinton in Iowa in new polls
WASHINGTON — Four days after surging ahead of Hillary Rodham Clinton in a New Hampshire poll, Bernie Sanders pulled off another stunner Thursday by edging past the longtime Democratic presidential...
Firefighter dies in deliberate hit-and-run during charity event
Police in Michigan have arrested the driver of a pickup truck who they believe intentionally struck a firefighter standing in a roadway collecting money for charity, killing him.
Baby survives after drinking formula mixed with vodka
A 6-week-old girl in Wisconsin who was mistakenly given baby formula mixed with two shots of vodka was expected to be released from a hospital on Wednesday, police said. The...
James Blake: The cops weren't racist, just jerks
Former tennis star James Blake acknowledged Thursday that he wasn’t the victim of racial profiling when cops tackled and handcuffed him in a case of mistaken identity.
Dad fatally stabbed 3 sons before turning knife on himself: cops
LOS ANGELES — A father repeatedly stabbed his three young sons to death with a knife in the back seat of their car outside a South Los Angeles elementary school...
Bratton defends cops who mistakenly cuffed James Blake
Former tennis star James Blake acknowledged Thursday that he wasn’t the victim of racial profiling when cops tackled and handcuffed him in a case of mistaken identity.
You might never see the most beautiful model in the world
In July, IMG Models announced they had signed a then-13-year-old brown-eyed beauty. She’d been discovered by photographers while hanging out with her family.
7-Eleven's 'New York' coffee is grosser than any bodega brew
I drink coffee like most New Yorkers: hurriedly, without joy and purely as a utilitarian function of being too busy to sleep. Yes, I live in Brooklyn down the street...
Huge trove of bones reveals new human relative
MMAGALIESBURG, South Africa — Scientists say they've discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by a huge trove of bones in a barely accessible, pitch-dark chamber of...
Who's the next Odell Beckham? Here are 10 contenders
Last year’s crop of NFL rookie wide receivers turned out to be sensational, none more so than Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham wasn’t even the first wideout picked in 2014, going...
Why CC Sabathia is so hopeful after first start in knee brace
CC Sabathia wore the right knee brace he once viewed as acceptable as eating poached sand. The Yankees hoped for “80 to 90” pitches and he was right there Wednesday...
Bowles on Marshall talking race and Deflategate: 'Be smarter'
Jets coach Todd Bowles wants wide receiver Brandon Marshall to be “smarter” during his TV appearances with how he expresses himself. Marshall made headlines Tuesday with remarks on Showtime’s “Inside...
Mets now thinking luxuries: Skipping Jacob deGrom, too
WASHINGTON — Jacob deGrom’s workload doesn’t concern the Mets, but team brass is still mulling the possibility of skipping the right-hander in the rotation at some point. “If we could...
Joe Girardi takes cautious approach with Brett Gardner
Brett Gardner, who went from being “banged up” to having a jammed left shoulder, was out of the starting lineup Wednesday for a third straight game, but he did pinch...
Reality check for Mariota's heir at Oregon: Take Michigan State
Alright, children, what did we learn in Week 1? Everything — from what I’ve heard. UCLA true freshman quarterback Josh Rosen is Johnny Unitas. The SEC is back to playing...
Why Floyd Mayweather's 'last fight' feels like a bad joke
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather was appropriately dressed in a green shirt on Wednesday for the final press conference before what he says will be the final fight of his...
Fresh 'Walking Dead' pics tell gory story
There's nothing that says “‘The Walking Dead’ is returning soon” like the sight of a fresh zombie who obviously hasn’t had lunch yet. Fans of AMC’s mega-rated zombie apocalypse series...
Colbert snags ratings win with 'Late Show' premiere
Tuesday night’s premiere of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” drew big ratings on CBS, averaging 6.6 million viewers — more than double the audience of its next closest competitor....
Fitzpatrick can make Geno an afterthought if he remembers his own advice
The Jets were the perfect landing spot for Ryan Fitzpatrick to join the sixth team of his 11-year NFL career, because the chances of Geno Smith holding onto the starting...
Serena Williams coach: 'No chance' of post-Venus letdown
For three-time defending U.S. Open champion Serena Williams to reach Grand Slam immortality, she can’t let down after beating her sister Venus in Tuesday’s quarterfinal, and can’t look forward to...
Huguette Clark's estate appeals court ruling on $95M hospital suit
Lawyers representing the estate of the late copper heiress Huguette Clark have appealed a ruling that let Beth Israel Hospital out of a $95 million lawsuit. A lower court excused...
Justice Department makes it easier to bust corporate crooks
The Justice Department is cracking down on white-collar crime by giving federal prosecutors new tools to bust corporate crooks. The department said Wednesday that companies would be required to turn...
Cowboys return to old plan to keep Tony Romo healthy
IRVING, Texas — The Cowboys are going back to “Romo Wednesdays.” Picking up where they left off last season, Tony Romo and his surgically repaired back were given the day...
Gotti's grandson tweets support of Travolta's 'Dapper Don' project
After years of false starts, the John Travolta-led John “Dapper Don” Gotti biopic has been revived by a new set of Hollywood backers. EFO Films, Fiore Films, and Herrick Entertainment...
Why LSU will cover against Mississippi State as a road fave
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Study shows Alzheimer’s may be spread from person to person
Alzheimer’s disease may be spread from person to person through medical procedures or contaminated surgical tools, according to a new study released Wednesday. Diseased tissue can be introduced into a...
State workers on pace to collect $700M in overtime this year
ALBANY — State workers are on track to rack up record overtime this year, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Wednesday. “If overtime continues to rise at this pace, total costs for...
Yankees season rides on being giant killers one more time
A 2015 Yankees schedule hangs on the left wall of Chris Young’s locker at Yankee Stadium, and the veteran outfielder eyed that schedule as he spoke Wednesday afternoon. “We’ve run...
WTC hot dog carts a terror plot waiting to happen: NYPD official
A downtown police captain wants to push the hot-dog vendors who surround the World Trade Center further from the site because their carts could be used to hide explosive devices....
Occupy woman who left family clams up about affair in Zuccotti Park
The mom who ditched her family to join Occupy Wall Street got quiet at her civil trial against the city Wednesday when asked about an illicit relationship with another activist...
Florida State fans outraged over guns-at-games restriction
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State football fans who go to the game Saturday against South Florida can bring their guns — if they have a concealed weapons permit and they...
Broker allegedly steals $2.5M from elderly clients’ life savings
A Brooklyn insurance broker bilked $2.5 million of his elderly clients’ life savings by selling them phony policies and investments and then pocketing their cash, prosecutors said Wednesday. Paul Simoneschi,...
Cuomo backs $15 minimum wage for all New York workers
Gov. Cuomo will announce Thursday that he backs a $15 minimum wage for all New York workers — not just those in the fast-food industry, sources said. Cuomo will make...
Al Qaeda's magazine urges attack on US billionaires
Al Qaeda’s online magazine is calling for lone-wolf attacks on US billionaires such as Mike Bloomberg, the Koch Brothers and Warren Buffett. Inspire magazine says the moguls would be removed...
Trump: How can you vote for someone with Fiorina’s face?
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump insisted Thursday he was only talking about rival Carly Fiorina’s “persona” when he said she couldn’t get elected because of “that face.” Trump also unloaded on...
Take the over in Patriots-Steelers: No defense here
Including the 1997-2014 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 523-446 (54 percent) against the spread. Reference Friday’s editions for the remainder of this weekend’s coverage. PATRIOTS/Steelers...
Ray Kelly rips de Blasio over crime stats, hesitant policing
Former top cop Ray Kelly ripped Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday, saying Hizzoner has thrown the NYPD under the bus — and questioned the way Hizzoner claims that the city...
Escaped captive says ISIS murdered, raped Kayla Mueller
US hostage Kayla Mueller was murdered by Islamic State militants, and not killed in a coalition airstrike as ISIS claims, a former captive said. A Yazidi woman who escaped from...
Either shut down J’Ouvert, or let cops do their jobs
One thing we can be sure of is that, no matter who the mayor or police commissioner is when the West Indian Day Parade rolls around each year, they’ll assure...
Hillary: I'll take military action to enforce Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed Wednesday to enforce the Iran nuclear deal if she becomes president — even through military means. Clinton sounded a tougher tone than President Obama,...
Candidate seeking state senate seat an admitted scam artist
A candidate running in a November special election to replace convicted ex-state Sen. John Sampson is an admitted crook still on federal probation for fleecing Haitians of more than $11,000...
This is what it looks like when everything goes right for Mets
WASHINGTON — You never want to sit one out, especially in a pennant race, but let’s be honest about something: For most of the night, it wasn’t a bad thing...
Gun-toting guest who ruined bride's 'dream wedding' blames hotel for fiasco
A guest who accidentally fired his gun during a Waldorf Astoria wedding says it’s not his fault the lavish party was canceled — the world-famous hotel is to blame. Vladimir...
Police release sketch of Cuomo aide shooter
Police released this sketch Wednesday of the gangbanger who shot an aide to Gov. Cuomo during a predawn celebration ahead of the annual West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn....
Real Estate heavyweights mull turning Fifth Ave. tower into mall
Real estate heavyweights Steve Roth and Jared Kushner are mulling a plan to reposition the 1957-era aluminum-clad 666 Fifth Ave. office tower into a 1,400-foot vertical mall, hotel and residential...
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Brooklyn Investigators Wednesday released a photo (above) of a man wanted in the groping of a woman sleeping aboard a subway train. The 25-year-old victim was napping on a southbound...