January 5, 2016
Hillary's past makes her look positively anti-feminist
Hillary Clinton might want to brush up on the life of Woodrow Wilson. The two have a lot in common now that the tectonic plates are shifting under them. Wilson...
Why it appears Mike Piazza finally will make the Hall of Fame
Mike Piazza’s call to the Hall appears to be forthcoming. The former star catcher — who shined for the Mets over eight seasons — has made a strong showing on...
North Korea accepts invite to World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is likely to enrage US participants this year with its controversial decision to invite a government delegation from North Korea. The annual business, political and academic...
McDonald’s killer’s picture plastered at Bronx eatery
Wanted posters featuring a surveillance photo and a police sketch of the homeless man who murdered a McDonald’s employee were posted at the Bronx burger joint Tuesday. Four signs were...
'Dilbert' latest victim of Marissa Mayer's Yahoo! cutbacks
Marissa Mayer has knocked off "Dilbert." The popular comic strip about the oddities of corporate life is the latest victim of cost-cutting at Mayer’s Yahoo! The strip, along with scores...
Knicks topple Hawks again — and tie last season's win total
ATLANTA — A 17th victory never seemed so magical. In stringing together their best back-to-back games of the season, the Knicks pulled off a home-and-home sweep of the mighty Hawks,...
Queens Beep Katz hasn't commented on ex-employer's concert application
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is opposing requests by two major concert promoters to use Flushing Meadows Corona Park for major music festivals this summer — but she hasn’t said...
Nick Mangold and Jets go absolutely nuts at Rangers game
The Jets might not have made the playoffs, but they still have a lot of fans appreciative of their 10-6 season. A handful of Jets players, including quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick...
'Married at First Sight' recap: Meet the Parents
Warning: This article contains spoilers from Episode 6 of “Married at First Sight” Well, we’re two weeks into this season’s arranged marriages and while Tuesday’s episode of “Married at First...
Five pressing questions cash-strapped Jets must answer
As the Jets players contemplate what went wrong Sunday in Buffalo to end their season, the front office and coaches need to start thinking about 2016. General manager Mike Maccagnan...
Hearst enjoys record profits, eyes more acquisitions
Hearst Corp. had record profits and revenue in 2015 — although the 128-year-old company founded by William Randolph Hearst makes most of its money far away from the publishing operation....
North Korea claims to have tested 'H-bomb of justice'
SEOUL, South Korea — Soon after the ground shook around its nuclear testing facility, North Korea trumpeted its first hydrogen bomb test — a powerful, self-proclaimed "H-bomb of justice" that...
AHL call-up helps Rangers get key win over NHL-best Stars
Though maybe not quite as emphatically, the Rangers have done this before. So it would be prudent to temper the enthusiasm for their 6-2 win over the NHL-leading Stars on...
Oprah and Kirstie to see who will lose weight and actually stay skinny
A slimmed-down Kirstie Alley on Tuesday jumped into the $64 billion weight loss business, unveiling a TV ad for Jenny Craig. The move puts the former “Cheers” star head-to-head against...
John Mara’s 10-word admission that should worry Giants fans
If you’ve spent five minutes in the presence of John Mara, then you know how much these 10 words had to wound him. He not only understands the Giants’ place...
Another taxpayer gift to felonious New York politicians
Felony convictions may have forced Dean Skelos, Tom Libous and John Sampson to resign their state Senate seats, but they’re keeping their chairs. Their actual chairs — plush brass-and-leather ones...
The Clintons are in denial about Bill's sex scandals
Even though Donald Trump had already warned that Bill Clinton’s past indiscretions would be “fair game” in the presidential race, the ex-president seemed surprised to face the issue as he...
De Blasio, Bratton give New Yorkers fresh reason to worry about crime
How much should New Yorkers worry about their safety? One cause for concern is Mayor de Blasio’s reappointment of three turn-’em-loose judges. That’s especially true of his decision to give...
Enough with the nutty 'neocon' charge, Ted Cruz
In interviews and on the stump, Sen. Ted Cruz likes to attack President Obama, Hillary Clinton and “some of the more aggressive Washington neocons” for their support of regime change...
De Blasio plans to hike wages for 50,000 city workers
Mayor de Blasio is planning to bump hourly wages for roughly 50,000 municipal employees to $15 by the end of 2018, sources said Tuesday. The announcement, expected to be made...
Progressives are actually the barrier to fighting homelessness
Nighttime temperatures are plunging, making it deadly for the homeless who refuse to go into shelters. Yet blinded by progressive ideology, so-called “advocates” for the homeless — including the Obama...
Tom Coughlin won the love of Jets fans by crushing the Patriots
Thanks, Coach Coughlin. No, I’m not a huge Giants fan. For some odd reason, when I arrived in New York, lo, those many years ago, I gravitated toward the green...
When it comes to corruption, Andrew Cuomo is all talk
US Attorney Preet Bharara travels to Kentucky today to address that state’s legislature on ethics and honesty in public office. Should be interesting; the man has been hell on wheels...
'Catch me if you can' admirer posed as army vet for luxe life: authorities
A con man obsessed with Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance in the film “Catch Me if You Can” tried to pull his own impersonation scam by pretending to be a wounded US...
Burst sprinkler pipe floods Herald Square Uniqlo
Customers at the Herald Square Uniqlo shop had to rush for the exits as a deluge of water came pouring from the ceiling on Tuesday night. The water gushed into...
Oregon militia leader says God told him to lead rebellion
PORTLAND, Ore. — The man behind the armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge comes from a Mormon family that has been challenging government authority for at least two decades....
Woman told cops she 'rescued' baby by carving her out of slain mom
The Bronx woman who carved the baby out of her childhood friend with a kitchen knife and then claimed the child was her own told cops she “rescued” the newborn...
Don't expect buds and brownies at New York pot dispensaries
Medical marijuana dispensaries open their doors in New York Thursday — but don’t expect buds and brownies on the menu. At Vireo New York’s White Plains facility, a trio of...
FBI stumped by 18-minute gap in timeline of California terror attack
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Federal authorities have compiled a detailed timeline surrounding the terror attack in San Bernardino that killed 14 people. But they asked for the public's help Tuesday...
Combo deals take center stage in fast-food price fight
Another price fight is breaking out among the country's biggest burger chains, this time with meal combos designed to make people forget about the once ubiquitous dollar menus. The new...
Trader Joe's tuna fish cans are underfilled: lawsuit
Fish lovers have slapped Trader Joe's with a class-action lawsuit accusing the grocery store of "cheating" customers by not filling their 5-ounce cans of tuna all the way. The lawsuit,...
Police get complaint about 'Forrest Gump' quote on Facebook
WARWICK, R.I. — A Rhode Island police department is reviewing its policy on using Facebook after a complaint about a quote from the movie "Forrest Gump" that was included in...
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in city's first homicide of 2016
A man was charged with second-degree murder Tuesday in the death of his 19-year-old girlfriend in Queens - the city's first homicide in 2016, a police source said. Fabian Maliza,...
Scammer sent cyanide to man who killed himself: officials
https://twitter.com/hulldailymail/status/675972201250734080 BANGOR, Maine — A U.S. suspect has pleaded not guilty to mailing cyanide to an Englishman who killed himself. Federal investigators say Sidney Kilmartin of Windham, Maine, advertised and...
Bernie Sanders attacks Hillary over her ties to 'greedy' big banks in fiery speech
NEW YORK — Characterizing Wall Street as an industry run on "greed, fraud, dishonesty and arrogance," Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pledged to break up the country's biggest financial firms...
Woman at center of end-of-life case dies on life support
RENO, Nev. — A 20-year-old college freshman whose hospital treatment spurred an end-of-life court battle has died at a Reno hospital while still on life support, her family's lawyer said...
Michigan governor declares emergency over city's water problems
DETROIT — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in Flint over problems with lead in the city's drinking water, the same day federal officials confirmed they're investigating...
Marine arrested in fatal New Year's shooting of college student
DALLAS — A Marine stationed in Arizona was arrested Tuesday in the early New Year's Day fatal shooting of a North Texas college student, authorities said. The US Marine Corps...
Californians told to keep saving water, even as floods approach
SAN FRANCISCO — Californians were warned against abandoning conservation efforts Tuesday as several weeks of storms spawned by El Nino began hitting the West Coast. Heavy rain and snow are...
Seton Hall may bench breakout star for toughest Big East test
The last time Seton Hall won at Villanova, Bill Clinton was midway through his first term in the White House, "Forrest Gump" was a box office hit and the Internet...
This is last time Jerry Reese can try to shift Giants blame
It's Jerry Reese squarely and deservedly on the hot seat now that he dodged a bullet from the Big Blue firing squad that opted to shoot blanks at him. The...
Subways severely delayed just in time for commute home
Broken rails at Queensboro Plaza and 5th Avenue-59th Street are causing headaches for evening commuters who are on their way home. The B, D, F, N, and R lines are...
'Making a Murderer' juror believes Steven Avery was framed: filmmakers
"Making a Murderer" subject Steven Avery is innocent, according to a juror who voted to convict him in 2005, but recently contacted the creators of the Netflix hit to say...
Woman distracted by phone walks into a canal and drowns
A Chinese woman distracted by her cell phone, fell into a canal and drowned, disturbing surveillance video shows. Footage shows the moment the 28-year-old woman fell into a shallow canal...
The day in photos: Jan. 5, 2016
A tiger gets intense, Donald Trump leaves a supporter dumbstruck and more.
Tom Coughlin's feisty farewell leaves hole in Giants universe
A remarkable day in the history of the Giants unfolded with a forceful yet nostalgic Tom Coughlin feisty as ever as he bid adieu, John Mara every bit the man...
Horse dodges glue factory, ends up on dinner plate
This Swedish harness racer turned her horse into a real meal ticket.
Jaw-dropping NASA photos show flood devastation
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration captured the devastation left behind by recent floods north of St. Louis, Missouri, with dramatic aerial photographs. With the mighty the Mississippi River in...
Bratton spills the beans about city's new gun court a week early
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton shot his mouth off Tuesday by revealing a planned new initiative to set up special “gun courts" to get violent criminals off the streets faster —...
This woman paid $10,000 for Kim Kardashian's butt
Bum’s the word. In an attempt to model her own behind on the famous assets of reality-TV maven Kim Kardashian, Miami-based nurse Marlene Chinea shelled out a reported $10,000 to...
Cops clear dozens of homeless people off streets as cold sets in
The city removed nearly 100 homeless people from the streets overnight amid sub-freezing temperatures, officials said Tuesday — as Mayor de Blasio introduced a new deputy commissioner for his embattled...
These roof avalanches are terrifying
Everyone knows avalanches are dangerous, but not in the middle of a city! Yet in Turkey, roof avalanches are apparently a big problem, and here is the dramatic video to...
‘Making a Murderer’ draws travelers to rural Wisconsin
You probably hadn’t heard of Manitowoc County, Wis. — a 1,500-square-mile swath of the Midwest that runs along the shores of Lake Michigan — until you began binge-watching Netflix’s “Making...
'Star Wars' was snubbed by the Producers Guild
The Force failed to sway the Producers Guild of America, which snubbed the megahit “Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Tuesday on its list of 10 films nominated for its annual...
Tom Coughlin's final message leaves Eli Manning in tears
Tom Coughlin took Eli Manning off the hook Tuesday. A day after an emotional Manning declared the Giants had “failed” their now-former coach, Coughlin absolved his quarterback for the recent...
A history of Leo's exes
Another one bites the dust. Serial modelizer Leonardo DiCaprio has split from Georgetown-educated Sports Illustrated model, Kelly Rohrbach after 9 months of dating. While rumors circulated that the pair were...
Ronda Rousey to host 'SNL'
UFC fighter Ronda Rousey will make her "Saturday Night Live" premiere as host of the NBC sketch show on Jan. 23. The "SNL" gig will mark Rousey's first major TV...
Dolce & Gabbana launches line of hijabs
Hijabs are going high-end! Pricey fashion label Dolce & Gabbana revealed its first collection to “celebrate the inimitable dolce vita that is distinct to us in the Arab world,” according...
Viacom whistleblower says there's something fishy with 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
A whistleblower at Viacom is accusing the media giant of running an international shell game by attempting to move licensing rights to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to the Netherlands in...
Who's the guy holding hands with 'Empire''s Taraji P. Henson?
Taraji P. Henson could be on the hunt for an emperor, despite what the actress has said in the past. “If this finger is naked, no one gets claimed,” the...
'Cosby effect' led to increase in reported rapes: NYPD's Bratton
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said the "Bill Cosby effect" led to an uptick in rapes last year, while warning women to use the "buddy system" in cabs to protect themselves...
Germans shaken by mass sexual attacks by men who looked 'Arab or North African'
BERLIN — About 90 women have reported being robbed, threatened or sexually molested at New Year celebrations outside Cologne's cathedral by young, mostly drunk, men, police said Tuesday, in events...
LG unveils TV that's thin enough to fit in your wallet
LAS VEGAS — The screen of your TV may be wide, but how thin is it? South Korean electronics giant LG — which startled CES on Monday by unveiling a...
Blond twins, twisted tooth fairy will save 'The Bachelor'
Ben Higgins is no Kaitlyn Bristowe. The Indiana-bred “Bachelor” made his debut Monday night, and because first impressions are lasting, viewers already know that ABC doesn’t have another feisty Canadian...
Koko the gorilla has awful grammar
Koko is a gorilla who has learned to communicate with humans via sign language, and she recently revealed her thoughts on humanity's role in climate change. So we're revealing our...
Knicks' Lou Amundson chops off trademark man bun
ATLANTA – This was one cut that shocked the Knicks. Hipster no more, Lou Amundson’s trademark ponytail has been shorn. When reporters walked into Knicks shootaround at Philips Arena on...
This show wants to be the next 'Making a Murderer'
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4-NRxqvwmO4 If, like seemingly most of America, you’ve become enthralled with Netflix’s addictive true-crime documentary series “Making a Murderer,” Discovery Channel’s “Killing Fields” — premiering Tuesday night — could be...
Who the armchair detectives think really committed the 'Making a Murderer' killing
If you’ve blown through all 10 episodes of Netflix’s true-crime hit “Making a Murderer,” you’re likely left with some big questions, like: Who DID kill Teresa Halbach, if not Steven...
Guns N’ Roses is back — but now they're culturally irrelevant
After weeks of rumors, hints dropped on the band’s social media channels and even a mysterious trailer being shown before screenings of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Guns N’ Roses...
Judge asks Bloomberg what he does for a living at jury duty
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg was back doing his civic best Tuesday as he showed up in Manhattan Supreme Court this week for jury duty. The three-term mayor sat in a...
Jerry Jones keeps Cowboys' door wide open for Johnny Manziel
The rest of the NFL may be souring on Johnny Manziel, but don’t count out Jerry Jones. The Cowboys owner was asked if he would consider taking on a backup...
How LeBron is trying to push Carmelo to All-Star Game
ATLANTA — Carmelo Anthony, ranked fourth among Eastern Conference frontcourt players in the first wave of All-Star voting, got a little help from his friends Monday in the voting while...
NYPD declares war on hoverboards
The NYPD is waging war on hoverboards this week -- with the city's top cop firing the first shots on Tuesday. "This week on my agenda is hoverboards," vowed Police...
Vince McMahon is a super-weird-looking 70-year-old millionaire
Vince McMahon added another role to his many in WWE on "Monday Night Raw" this week. The chairman of the board stepped into the ring as a referee in the...
Lawmakers want to fire professor who tried to stop student reporter at protest
The University of Missouri professor who called for “some muscle” to toss a reporter out of a demonstration on public property could be the one who gets bounced, after state...
The trouble with keeping guns out of the 'wrong hands'
The new gun controls that President Obama announced on Tuesday include a "clarification" of who is "engaged in the business of selling firearms," the upshot of which is that more...
Ford bypasses Google in tech tie-up with Amazon
LAS VEGAS — Ford and Google won’t be getting cozy in the front seat, after all. Despite weeks of speculation about a Google tie-up, Ford CEO Mark Fields instead took...
Twitter considers 10,000-character limit for tweets
Your Twitter rants could soon get longer – 9,860 characters longer, that is. According to Re/code, Twitter is considering expanding tweets to 10,000 characters. The change is internally referred to...
Nun says she was forced to write vows in blood, self-flagellate daily
Nuns at an Italian convent were forced to write their vows in their own blood, self-flagellate every night, and eat spoiled food, a former member of the order is claiming....
Pastor caught stealing from collection basket said he was underpaid: officials
An Upper East Side pastor complained that his wages were too low after he was caught on video stealing cash from his church's collection basket, authorities alleged Tuesday. "They don't...
What was with Tom Coughlin walking right by John Mara?
https://twitter.com/SNFaizalKhamisa/status/684403239127744512 It sure looked like a snub. But it wasn’t. Giants co-owner John Mara stood up as Tom Coughlin, following his remarks during Tuesday’s remarkable, franchise-changing Giants press conference, pushed...
Judge again denies bail for 'Asia's sexiest DJ'
A Brooklyn judge has again denied bail for the sexy Vietnamese DJ who was busted at JFK last year while attempting to flee the country with her daughter.
Judge takes 10 years off mobster's sentence for sharing info on Oklahoma City bombing
A Brooklyn federal judge shaved 10 years off the prison sentence of a notorious convicted mobster, citing the fact that the Colombo soldier tipped off the FBI about a hidden...
Holm questions Rousey rematch: 'If she really wants it'
Holly Holm has signed a multi-fight contract extension with the UFC, and the question of what's next for the women's bantamweight champion after shockingly dethroning Ronda Rousey is expected to be...
The world wasn't ready for Brian Urlacher's full head of hair
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher spent 13 years as the heart of the team's defense and always with a hair-free head. As a man destined for baldness (and Canton)...
Kanye West auditioned for 'American Idol' ... in 2015
During the open auditions for the final season of "American Idol," the judges were surprised when Kanye West appeared in front of them. He performed a verse from his song...
Obama in tears as he unveils plan to cut gun violence
President Obama broke down in tears Tuesday recalling the 20 first-graders gunned down in the Sandy Hook school massacre — as the dad of one of the tiny victims stood...
Kathryn Hahn on playing a 'raging b--ch' on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
Kathryn Hahn has won over fans of “Transparent” for her portrayal of Rabbi Raquel Fein, the Amazon dramedy’s de facto moral center amidst the self-involved Pfefferman clan. It’s safe to...
This is the best diet for overall weight-loss
A hypertension- ighting diet was tabbed the best overall weight-loss regimen Tuesday by a panel of health professionals. It's the sixth straight year US News & World Report has championed...
John Mara: Why Reese gets second chance Coughlin didn't
One of the burning questions around the Giants after Tom Coughlin left was why general manager Jerry Reese didn’t go with him. Giants co-owner John Mara and Reese himself attempted...
End of an era as Tokyo has last New Year tuna auction before historic fish market closes
TOKYO — It's among the biggest of Japan's many New Year holiday rituals: Early on Tuesday, a huge, glistening tuna was auctioned for about $118,000 at Tokyo's 80-year-old Tsukiji market....
Paul DePodesta leaving Mets in stunning jump to NFL's Browns
The continuity that had defined the Mets' front office over the past five seasons was broken Tuesday, when the team's vice president of player development and amateur scouting, Paul DePodesta,...
73-year-old gets two holes-in-ones, dances it up
https://twitter.com/pgahistorybug/status/683853606320214016 Call it a two-for-one? A 73-year-old New Yorker recorded two holes-in-one Sunday during a round of golf at Granada Golf Course in Coral Gables, Fla., according to PGA.com. Margery...
3 other coaches Giants want to talk to after Spagnuolo, McAdoo
As they said farewell to Tom Coughlin, the Giants were already thinking about his replacement. There is no time to waste when it comes to filling their head coaching vacancy....
Manufacturer stocks soar as Obama unveils new gun rules
Two trading days into 2016 and one of the brightest spots on Wall Street is also one of the most controversial: guns. Shares of Smith & Wesson, the largest maker...
Your smartphone is making you hallucinate
Ever reach for your vibrating smartphone in your pocket, only to find it didn’t buzz at all? You’re not alone. It’s called “phantom vibration syndrome” — yes, it’s a real...
Amazon said Cyber Monday sales rose 40% in 2015
It was another record-breaking year for sellers on Amazon. The Seattle-based e-commerce juggernaut said shoppers ordered 23 million items from third-party sellers on Cyber Monday — an increase of more...
US special ops soldier killed in Afghanistan firefight
One US special operations soldier was killed and another was wounded while fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan on Tuesday, a US defense official confirmed to Fox News. When a US...
Tom Coughlin departs with thanks ... and a new job offer
Is this the last the Giants have seen of Tom Coughlin? He won’t be their head coach anymore, but John Mara said when he and co-owner Steve Tisch accepted Coughlin’s...
Arsonist sets himself on fire trying to torch Queens pet store
A clumsy firebug tossed a Molotov cocktail at a Queens pet store — less than a week after a nearby strip club was hit with an incendiary device following the...
Feeding frenzy after man offers up free diamond engagement ring
A lovelorn Aussie who has no use for an engagement ring after things went south with his fiancée now aims to give the jewelry away -- to a couple he...
How to lose weight by eating fast food
Your fat-burning machine doesn’t have to switch off when you’re eating out — you just have to know how to make good choices. In other words, don’t be shy about...
Dare not speak the truth about this horse penis-like sausage
MOSCOW — Kyrgyzstan's Interior Ministry says a British citizen who made rude remarks about the country on social media is to be deported within a day. The statement Monday on...
7 things you must do before starting a diet
Before you get started on the journey to becoming a Fat-Burning Machine, follow these key tips for making the diet work for you. Have a game plan Plan ahead before...
Man uses dismembered wife's concrete-entombed head to drown himself
VIENNA — A man strangled and dismembered his wife, entombed her head in concrete and then used the concrete block as a weight to drown himself in an Austrian lake,...
You're more likely to be killed intentionally on an airplane than accidentally
WASHINGTON — An industry tally shows more airline deaths worldwide were due to deliberate acts in 2015 than to accidental air crashes, for the second year in a row. A...
These delicious foods will melt your fat away
Come dinnertime in Mike Berland’s household, there would always be three types of dishes on the table: kid-friendly fare for his son, Matthew, and daughter, Isabella; a nutritious meal such...
Emerging star wins over enemy crowd in college hoops' game of year
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Standing on the court after an interview, his legs still wobbly after the most physically taxing game of his career, Oklahoma's Buddy Hield received a standing ovation...
Record-low year in 2015 for NYPD cops firing their guns
Cops fired their weapons a record low 65 times last year, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Tuesday. “Think about that — 35,000 officers — they fired their weapons about 65...
Man fatally shoots himself on Upper East Side
A man shot and killed himself inside a car on the Upper East Side on Tuesday, authorities said. Cops placed white sheets over the front of a white Buick LaCrosse...
Boy mauled by chimps to undergo rare facial surgery
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Dunia Sibomana was considered the lucky one two years ago when a group of chimpanzees jumped from the trees and attacked him and two other boys...
Family angry after cop who fatally shot unarmed motorist is released on bond
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A former South Carolina policeman charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black motorist will remain under house arrest until his trial begins in...
Hey fattie, here's a diet plan that actually works
Mike Berland, author of "Become a Fat-Burning Machine: The 12-Week Diet," reveals his delicious, nutritious guide to weight-loss success — six meals a day, seven days a week. Through Wednesday,...
Suspect stabs self after holding children hostage in hotel standoff
A man who held a woman and 11 children hostage inside a motel near Atlanta stabbed himself in the neck as police entered the room to end an hours-long standoff...
Johnny Manziel's Vegas trip was more absurd than you thought
Johnny Manziel might not have spent Saturday night in Las Vegas, but "Billy Football" did? As more details begin to spew out about the second-year pro's reported sneak-away evening in...
Firm to pay $1.75M after making workers clock out for bathroom
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania company that publishes business newsletters will pay about $1.75 million to thousands of employees who had to clock out while going on short breaks, including for...
Donald Trump retains commanding lead in new poll
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is not only maintaining a large lead in the GOP presidential race, but a majority of his supporters now say they won’t vote for anyone else,...
Jihadi in new ISIS video is a former 'bouncy castle' salesman
The masked militant in an Islamic State video showing the killing of five men accused by the group of being Western spies is believed to be a Londoner known as...
'Making a Murderer' compellingly questions a conviction
Steven Avery is an unlikely icon for innocence. In contrast to “Serial” podcast’s Adnan Syed, he isn’t particularly charismatic or well spoken, nor does he have a relatable story —...
This national park was made for traveling warriors -- and wimps
From the Middle East to “The Matrix” to Fugees songs, strife never fails to pervade places called Zion. Keeping with tradition is Zion National Park, occupying the southwestern corner of...
Use your noodle to conquer Vancouver's ramen scene
Sushi, step aside. The Pacific Northwest’s extended winter months, deliciously mild summers (“we live in a rainforest,” comments Vancouver food personality and ramen fan Nathan Fong), and substantial Asian population...
Vik-tory! Check into Uruguay's hottest new retreat
Bahia Vik, in Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, is the newest retreat created by Alex and Carrie Vik, who own two other luxe hotels (Playa Vik and Estancia Vik) in the South...
Woman dies after being hit by runaway cab in Manhattan
A Korean woman died Monday after a runaway taxi slammed into her and another pedestrian in Midtown Manhattan last week, cops said. Suhuyn Park, 22 was struck on the corner...
It's never cost more to buy an apartment in Manhattan
The median price of a Manhattan apartment has finally shattered its all-time high, which pre-dated the 2008 economic crisis, according to a new market report. At $1.15 million, the new...
Second suspect busted in 2013 Midtown shooting of law student in broad daylight
A second suspect was finally busted for his role in a bicoastal cocaine ring that culminated in a broad-daylight execution-style shooting of a California law student as he walked in...
State worker busted after pals hawk stolen laptops on Facebook: officials
ALBANY — A dimwitted state employee stole 51 laptops and was caught when his band of criminal pals advertised the loot online, officials said Monday. “For the better part of...
Obama's gun control plan includes closing 'gun-show loophole'
President Obama vowed on Monday to use his executive power to press ahead with an initiative to combat gun violence, including expanding mandatory background checks, promoting smart-gun technology and hiring...
De Blasio rewards judge who went soft on cop-hating thugs
Mayor Bill de Blasio has reappointed three cut-’em-loose judges — including one who sparked outrage by freeing defendants accused of threatening to kill cops after the execution-style murders of two...
Cops seek link between Early shooting and rapper robbery
Cops are investigating whether the thugs who shot Knicks player Cleanthony Early during a stickup are part of a robbery gang that shot a Brooklyn rapper several weeks earlier, sources...
Broadway has its best week ever
The lights on Broadway just got brighter, as the Great White Way had its highest-grossing and best-attended week ever, according to The Broadway League. The week ending on Sunday saw...
Cuomo criticizes de Blasio for handling of homeless -- again
Gov. Cuomo took another swipe Monday at Mayor de Blasio’s handling of the homeless, charging that people live in the streets because they’re afraid of the city’s “dangerous” shelters. “We...
Cuomo extends $15 minimum wage to SUNY employees
Gov. Cuomo played the progressive champion Monday at a union rally in Midtown, announcing he would extend the $15 minimum wage to 28,000 employees of SUNY. CUNY quickly said it planned...
Forget the fries, just walking into McDonald's can get you killed
The tragic murder of McDonald’s hero Adam Garcia, 28, who was trying to protect customers from a homeless psychotic, should be a wake-up call about what’s going on at the...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Cops on Monday identified one of the nine men who, they say, beat up and robbed a 70-year-old man in Brownsville more than two years ago. Khalil Chase, 18,...
Knicks putting into perspective how god-awful last year was
Unless you’re the Giants or the Jets, 17 victories is no reason to pop champagne and reflect with warm, fuzzy thoughts. But then, if you only won 17 games the...
Off-duty cop's jaw busted breaking up bar fight
An off-duty NYPD officer was so badly beaten that he had to be hospitalized after trying to break up a fight in front of a Manhattan bar, law-enforcement sources said...