January 13, 2016
This is where the winning Powerball tickets were sold
LOS ANGELES — An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways. The winners' identities remain a mystery, but...
Spagnuolo stays to run defense; Joe Philbin tipped for offense
No one can accuse the Giants of cleaning house. Critics might say all they’ve done is rearranged the furniture, other than removing from the room the old reliable centerpiece. Parting...
Mario Lemieux mad over messed-up Penguins sale
Hockey legend Mario Lemieux is miffed at billionaire investor Ron Burkle for messing up the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins, The Post has learned. After six months of trying to...
Hockey player plans to sue NHL following spinal injury
The NHL expects the professional hockey player who suffered a severe spinal injury on Dec. 31 at the NHL’s Winter Classic to sue the league, a source briefed on the...
Giants only can hope they found the next Bruce Arians
It was not long after the NFL regular season was over that seven of the league’s 32 teams were in search of a new head coach. Counting Wednesday’s hiring of...
GoPro shares tumble after company says it will make cuts
GoPro investors just got smacked by another big, nasty selfie stick. Battered shares of the struggling action-camera maker tumbled as much as 25 percent in post-market trading Wednesday after the...
Stars give Swifty's a heartwarming send-off
Swifty’s barked its last on Wednesday night. The uptown boldface mecca — named for a beloved pug that took its moniker from Hollywood agent Swifty Lazar — served its last...
What makes this Rangers-Isles clash even more compelling
Having just passed the midpoint of the regular season, the Capitals have distanced themselves atop the Metropolitan Division to the point the Rangers and Islanders can hardly feel the waves...
Drop in oil price causes market skid
Wall Street’s bleak January is only getting darker. Stocks cratered Wednesday, falling to their lowest point since September, as the price of Brent crude oil continued to drag down US...
Without Carmelo Anthony, Knicks stunned by lowly Nets
No Carmelo Anthony. No life. And no winning record at the season’s midpoint. The Derrick Williams Aerial Show came to Brooklyn and it was thrilling to watch, but turned out...
Combat Middle Eastern terror with an oil ultimatum
I promised recently that I was going to explain how the US could “encourage” Middle Eastern countries to fix their terrorism problem by using that simple phrase beloved by our...
St. John's overwhelmed by Georgetown in Garden stinker
When St. John’s left Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, optimism overflowed onto Seventh Avenue, carried by a red-and-white-clad crowd crowing about its upset over Syracuse, excited the young Red...
Why Ben McAdoo will be more than just an Eli Manning hire
The Giants believed Ben McAdoo is or someday soon will be head-coaching timber, and this is why they have called a halt to the game of musical head coaches and...
Ted Cruz failed to report Goldman Sachs loan: report
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz failed to disclose to the Federal Election Commission a loan from Goldman Sachs for as much as $500,000 that was used to help finance his...
Columbia students volunteering in Honduras killed in bus crash
Three Columbia University students on a volunteer mission for the poor were killed Wednesday when a bus taking them to the airport for the flight home crashed in Honduras. Barnard...
Giants set to name Ben McAdoo as team's new coach
What Eli Manning wants, Eli Manning gets. It is not that simple, of course, but Manning’s success the past two seasons and his endorsement of his offensive coordinator resonated with...
The yogurt fight straight out of 'Seinfeld'
Dannon v. Chobani: The war between the two giant New York yogurt makers is straight out of “Seinfeld.” You know: The episode where Jerry and Elaine start pigging out on...
Iran will slap us again after Obama's pathetic response to sailor incident
If parading American sailors with their hands in the air constitutes an “appropriate response” by Iran, as Secretary of State John Kerry says, what’s unacceptable? Nothing, apparently — given Team...
Andrew Cuomo's giant cry for attention
Gov. Cuomo’s combined State of the State Address and budget presentation Wednesday left us wondering: What’s really on his agenda? It’s not even clear if he knows. The hyperactive 90-minute...
The Cuomo budget: pandering, mischief --- and five golden rings
Gov. Cuomo forgot the partridge in the pear tree. But that’s about all that was missing in the bucket of boodle included in his something-for-everybody-but-the-taxpayer State of the State message...
The only real solution to the endless North Korea crisis
Really? Is there nothing we can do about North Korea? Pyongyang’s Kim Jong Un celebrated his 33rd birthday with a bang, telling the world he’d tested a hydrogen bomb that...
Biden's cancer 'moon shot' is a grand idea that's doomed
Vice President Joe Biden last year tragically lost his son Beau to brain cancer at the age of 46. No parent should ever have to bury a child. And now...
The case against Addison Reed as Mets' 8th-inning setup man
Will Addison Reed to Jeurys Familia be the formula the Mets trust for late-inning success to start the 2016 season? With just more than a month remaining until pitchers and...
'Pristine' Bronze Age dwellings uncovered in Britain
Archaeologists said on Tuesday they had discovered what were believed to be the best-preserved Bronze Age dwellings ever found in Britain, providing an extraordinary insight into prehistoric life from 3,000...
Star doctor accused of drugging, sexually assaulting patient
A noted Mount Sinai emergency room doctor was being sought by police Wednesday for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 22-year-old female patient who’d gone to the hospital due to...
Who will be Giants next coach? An NFL insider's prediction
As a former NFL safety and scout with the Redskins and Eagles, Louis Riddick not only has a strong background in personnel, but has particularly keen insight when it comes...
Studio 54 founder will buy a $15M pad in the condo he's building
The Ian Schrager-developed, Herzog & de Meuron-designed building at 160 Leroy St. is already more than half sold — and one of the buyers, Schrager tells Gimme Shelter, is Schrager...
Donald Trump partied in this Italian prince's bachelor pad
At first glance, Federico Pignatelli’s spacious West Broadway penthouse looks like the ne plus ultra of bachelor pads. The open, 2,800-square-foot space contains everything an international playboy could desire: minimal...
The most frequently drawn Powerball numbers are...
The anticipation building up towards today’s Powerball drawing, with its $1.5 billion jackpot, understandably has the nation buzzing. Of course, it goes without saying that the odds of anyone person...
Feds crack down on rich foreigners' favorite money-laundering scheme
The feds put corrupt foreign pols and overseas crooks on notice Wednesday: No more laundering your ill-gotten gains by purchasing pricey properties in Manhattan and Miami. “Geographic targeting orders” announced...
Bronx's 'public enemy No. 1' faces life in prison on murder charge
The Bronx’s violent “public enemy No. 1” has been taken down on federal charges stemming from a broad-daylight murder of a rival gang member and an armed carjacking on New...
CEO who spent $510K in public money on fortuneteller has prison in future
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The head of a southwestern Michigan mental health agency has learned his future: at least 32 months in prison for using public money to hire a...
Man wanted for raping girl nabbed after 3-month manhunt
A monster wanted for raping a 10-year-old girl in Brooklyn was arrested in Minnesota Monday after a nearly three-month manhunt, police said. Edwin Caizaguano, 24, allegedly raped the little girl...
The ugly downside of losing nearly 200 pounds
Yalena Figueroa lost 188 pounds after undergoing a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in January 2013. But while the weight was gone, pounds of excess skin remained on her now-slimmer frame — serving...
Restaurant owner arrested for pleasuring himself on subway -- again
A raw food restaurant owner who was caught on camera exposing himself to several women on the subway in 2005 is back to his old tricks -- and the victim...
Teen gang-banger gunned down near high school
Two teenage boys were shot – one fatally – in broad daylight on a Brooklyn street Wednesday, police said. The shooting occurred at around 2:45 p.m. at Livonia and Pennsylvania...
The non-idiot's guide to blowing 100 bucks
I have a friend. I’m not going to say his name because he’s a dumbass. He’s a fellow journalist, so suffice it to say he doesn’t make a lot of...
Olympic skier Picabo Street beat up her dad: police
SALT LAKE CITY — Olympic gold-medalist skier Picabo Street has been charged with assault and domestic violence after authorities say she pushed her father down the stairs in a Utah...
Could drinking your own pee be the cure for what ails you?
Sure, on a recent episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls, President Obama may have decided against drinking his own urine (he did snack on fish discarded by a bear,...
Site of infamous Salem witch hangings is now a Walgreens
Researchers this week pinpointed the exact spot where 19 witches were hanged in Salem centuries ago: a wooded area now overlooking a Walgreens. Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll plans to erect...
L train might shut down Manhattan-Brooklyn service in hipster nightmare
The MTA might totally shut down L-train service between Manhattan and Brooklyn for more than a year — creating a nightmare for hundreds of thousands of straphangers on the already...
Chipotle plans marketing blitz to woo back customers
Chipotle Mexican Grill is ready to put its E. coli nightmare behind it. The Denver-based burrito chain is planning a marketing and public relations blitz for early February, when it...
Alert tour guide led tourists away from Istanbul bomber
A tour guide's great sense of hearing helped prevent more people from being killed by a suicide bomber in Turkey. Sibel Satiroglu heard a “click”-- and immediately sounded the alarm,...
Cruz slams Trump for holding 'New York values'
WASHINGTON — The truce between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz is over, with the Texas senator slapping the most offensive label he could think of on his GOP rival: New...
'No-brainer': Nets approach Tom Thibodeau
The Nets reportedly have reached out to former NBA Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau. Thibodeau, who parted ways with the Bulls following last season, is one of the biggest names available as...
This woman's Twitter handle just became very valuable
Think carefully when you choose your Twitter handle. It could end up making you a lot of money. Unfortunately for most of us, irrespective of the amount of thought we...
Video shows American sailor's apology to Iran, contradicts White House
The Obama administration got blindsided Wednesday when Iran released a video of showing one of 10 captured sailors apologizing to his captors.
If you still don't think Waffle House is nasty, watch this
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Waffle House says it has fired two employees at one of its Arkansas restaurants after video emerged showing a worker dipping her hair into a pot...
A ‘Friends’ cast reunion is finally happening
Your favorite “Friends” will reunite one more time on NBC this February, network president Bob Greenblatt announced during his executive session at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in...
The Oregon militia is armed to the teeth with dildos
https://www.facebook.com/scrappyphx.rider/videos/469856286535510/ Militia leaders in Oregon want people responding to their plea for supplies to stop yanking their chain — by sending them sex toys. The self-styled patriots who took over...
A Paris marriage crumbles in 'In the Shadow of Women'
In the latest from director Philippe Garrel, Pierre (Stanislas Merhar) makes documentaries with the aid of adoring wife Manon (Clotilde Courau), while having an affair with Elisabeth (Lena Paugam). But...
Cricket star: Mets or Yankees wouldn't regret taking risk on me
Kieran Powell is attempting to become a two-sport player in a possibly unprecedented fashion. The 25-year-old cricket star from St. Kitts and Nevis clearly intrigues Mets officials, who watched Powell...
Mom loses 140 pounds, then ditches husband and finds hot young lover
A 35-year-old woman who got rid of half her body weight ended up transforming her love life in the process. Katie Williams left her husband of two years — and...
Al Jazeera America to fold after just two years
Al Jazeera America, the thinly viewed cable news network, dropped a bombshell on Wednesday — it is shutting down its US operation in April. AJA, owned by the oil-and-gas rich...
Thank God you're not a pizza-loving female snail who's afraid of mutant penises
Chemicals found in pizza boxes can cause female snails to grow mutant penises, according to scientists. The hazardous substances, known as perfluorochemicals (PFCs) or perfluoroalkyl ethyl, are used to prevent...
Man roughed up by NYPD during 'Dance Dare' settles lawsuit
https://youtu.be/6sbCzXQsVoQ The prankster who was roughed up by NYPD cops for flamboyantly dancing behind them outside of Grand Central has settled his lawsuit against the city, his lawyer said Wednesday....
Free-range chickens are more likely to have parasites
Free-range chickens are widely considered the healthier, more natural and more moral chicken farming option, but they also carry more parasites, according to a new study. Cage-free chickens are more...
Johnny Manziel's Browns ouster could be what saves Kaepernick
Now that the news of Hue Jackson's agreement to coach the Cleveland Browns is a full hour old, it's time to ask the important questions. Like: What does it mean...
This new service wants to be Netflix for black people
Ever sense that something was missing from the streaming-TV experience? The gap has been filled: Black Netflix is here. Launching Feb. 1, Unify bills itself as “the only premium online...
Florida men dressed as 'Deadpool' try, fail to steal ATM
Two Florida men proved that some superheroes are neither "super" nor "heroic." They aren't particularly good at crime, either. The men in question, both wearing face-covering "Deadpool" hoodies, had a promising...
This robot drives up walls
Disney and ETH Zurich, a Swiss tech university, have joined forces to build a 3D-printed robot called VertiGo that literally climbs up walls. According to Disney, it can be used for...
No one cares about 'Making a Murderer' anymore
Sorry, Steven Avery: Your 15 minutes of fame/infamy has expired. No one cares anymore — about you or about “Making a Murderer.” That was, like, so 2015. We’ve moved on...
Cuomo reveals $20 billion affordable-housing plan
After weeks of jousting with Mayor de Blasio over the growing homeless crisis, Gov. Cuomo on Wednesday unveiled a $20 billion, five-year plan to build or preserve 100,000 affordable apartments statewide...
This teen might be the year's dumbest robber
A thick-headed teen is making an early bid for the title of year’s stupidest outlaw, after ordering a woman to show up with more cash a day after he kidnapped...
Powerball hopefuls spend thousands at 'lucky' smoke shop in Manhattan
New Yorkers are dropping thousands of dollars at a time on Powerball tickets at a small tobacco shop in Midtown — because they think it's got a lucky streak. There's...
The worst part about being a movie critic? 'Ride Along 2'
Whenever film critics are accused of having the best job on the planet, the two-word retort is obvious: “Ride Along.” That one looks like “Annie Hall” compared to “Ride Along...
Hue Jackson passes on Giants interview for lowly Browns gig
As Giants ownership contemplates where to turn next, they know one thing: If they hire Doug Marrone, they will get to keep Ben McAdoo. Both men interviewed for the head-coaching...
Ex-NFL player Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison
LOS ANGELES - Lawrence Phillips, a former National Football League player, was found dead in his California prison cell early on Wednesday of a suspected suicide, officials said. The 40-year-old...
ISIS suicide bomber entered Turkey as a refugee, PM says
ISTANBUL — An Islamic State suicide bomber who killed 10 German tourists in Istanbul entered Turkey as a refugee and his movements were not monitored as he was not on...
Nets target Bryan Colangelo as fix-it GM
The Nets need a general manager after reassigning Billy King, and they’re reportedly eyeing two-time NBA Executive of the Year Bryan Colangelo for the job. NetsDaily and ESPN reported the...
Powerball will rise to $2 billion if nobody wins tonight
The world record Powerball jackpot will remain at $1.5 billion for tonight's drawing — and if no one wins, it's expected to soar on Saturday to at least $2 billion...
It took less than a week for El Chapo piñatas to become a thing
Mexican children will now have the opportunity to take a whack at drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman — a small shop has created a piñata of his likeness. Ramirez...
Arron Afflalo's Knicks value goes beyond sweet shooting
Unlike his teammates, Knicks starting shooting guard Arron Afflalo doesn’t have Twitter or Facebook accounts, saying he was too late and too old for the craze. But as his mates...
Perry Ellis settles explosive lawsuit alleging racism, homophobia
Perry Ellis has settled an explosive lawsuit that accused the apparel company’s president and COO of being a racist homophobe, The Post has learned. The Miami-based apparel company said the...
Johnny Manziel rejects delusional old QB as mentor
Bernie Kosar says he's concerned about Johnny Manziel's lifestyle, and can't seem to comprehend why the young Cleveland Browns quarterback would be so disrespectful as to refuse life advice from a...
Fatal avalanche hits schoolchildren in France
PARIS — An avalanche in the French Alps struck a high school ski group Wednesday afternoon, killing at least three people, according to French officials. France's National Gendarmerie said a...
Europeans stocking up on guns after mass sex attacks
Europeans — especially women and cops — are stocking up on guns for personal protection in the wake of the New Year's Eve refugee sex attacks. The number of gun...
And the big Powerball winner is ... government
Ka-ching! Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot soared to $1.5 billion as get-rich-quick mania seized America this week. But you don’t need to wait for the drawing to know who’ll score the royal...
Asia's 'sexiest DJ' likely to testify in extradition case
Asia's hottest record spinner is going from the DJ booth to the witness box. Angie Vu, the buxom vinyl vixen who was arrested at JFK Airport for trying to fly...
LSD is the new business fad
The big difference between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, the latter suggested, was that the Apple king dropped acid in the ’70s: “I wish him the best, I really do,”...
The moment American sailors were apprehended by Iran
Iran released video on Wednesday of 10 American sailors who were detained by Iran overnight aboard their two US Navy patrol boats in the Gulf. Some of the nine men and...
This picture of kangaroos mourning a dead mate will break your heart
A man in Queensland, Australia, shared a touching photo of a kangaroo and joey standing over the body of another kangaroo. Evan Switzer, who was out walking his dog when...
College football elite looking up at Clemson to start next season
An early, early look at The Post’s 2016 Top 10: 1. Clemson Deshaun Watson, college football’s most dynamic player, returns, as does nearly the rest of his potent offense. 2....
More like 'Smack Talk of the Union'
President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address last night, and he clearly took advantage of the fact that he doesn't have to do this ever again. He...
Man trying to buy Powerball ticket gets trapped at bottom of giant hole
Luck wasn't on the side of a Texas man who ventured out to buy a lottery ticket this week.
Inside Jerry Jones' greedy push to get Rams to LA
The Dallas Cowboys made headlines last weekend with a report that they proposed a joint Rams-Chargers stadium deal to the other 31 NFL teams. On Tuesday, following the Rams' approved...
Hulk Hogan: I'm jacked up and ready for Gawker smackdown
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chalk up another smackdown win for Hulk Hogan. A state judge on Wednesday again denied a request by Gawker to dismiss a $100 million lawsuit filed...
Tom Brady's diet is designed to make you pray for death
Even though I hate diets, there is always something appealing to me about a challenge. So, when the idea to try to do a week of Tom Brady and Gisele...
Burglary suspect caught retrieving a bottle of iced tea
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Authorities in Florida say a suspected burglar was arrested after returning to a crash scene to retrieve a bottle of iced tea, fearing it would be...
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei can now buy Legos like anyone else
BEIJING — Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said Wednesday that a change in policy by Lego to allow bulk orders of its toy bricks for projects with a political purpose is...
David Bowie's 'China Girl' says sexy music video changed her life
In 1983, New Zealander Geeling Ching was 23 years old and waiting tables at a Sydney cafe when she was chosen to play the lead role in David Bowie's "China...
New SoundCloud pact ramps up rivalry with Spotify, Pandora
SoundCloud has struck a long-awaited licensing deal with Universal Music Group, bringing the rising music-streaming service into closer competition with Spotify and Pandora. Universal, home to Justin Bieber and Taylor...
Patriots receiver's stalkers anger neighbors
Danny Amendola might want to think about a new address in the offseason. The Patriots receiver reportedly has his neighborhood in a tizzy over of the carpools of women who have...
Man wearing bow tie gropes 12-year-old in Manhattan
A 12-year-old girl was sexually abused Tuesday in Chelsea by a creep wearing a bow tie, authorities said. The child was walking down West 28th Street between Tenth and Eleventh...
Patriots star 'involved with' drugs before cops send him to hospital
The Patriots have a potential figurative black eye to go along with their coach's literal one. Patriots star defensive end Chandler Jones stumbled into a Foxboro police station early Sunday and...
Fugitive who sent cops selfie to replace mugshot is arrested
LIMA, Ohio — A man Ohio police say sent them a selfie because he didn't like the mugshot they were using has been arrested in the Florida Panhandle. Lima, Ohio,...
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean drone crosses border
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Wednesday fired 20 machine gun warning shots after a North Korean drone briefly crossed the rivals' border, officials said, the first shots fired...
Mexico moving recaptured El Chapo from cell to cell
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's government is moving Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman constantly from cell to cell inside the maximum-security prison where he is being held, the same lockup the elusive...
They were searching for MH370 but found this 19th century shipwreck instead
CANBERRA, Australia — The undersea search for the Malaysian airliner that vanished almost two years ago has found a second 19th-century shipwreck deep in the Indian Ocean off the west...
This guy runs Arctic marathons -- in shorts
On the day after Christmas, Eoghan O’Kelly walked out to a bridge in his hometown of Kilkee, Ireland, and, with a couple dozen friends and family members looking on, jumped...
Lose weight by learning your favorite stars' dance moves
It's a Sunday night in Midtown, and a group of neon-bedecked 20-somethings are swaying to the beat of Justin Bieber’s latest hit, “Sorry,” amid walls of mirrors and bright lights....
6 songs you need to add to your workout playlist
Desperate to get back your 2015 waistline? While you’re fighting the festive flab, fire up this new workout playlist to help you on your way to fitness — and hipness....
Sam Champion's exclusive peek at new Weather Channel show
Sam Champion’s new nighttime Weather Channel show will be called "23.5 Degrees with Sam Champion" — and will be shot in newly constructed studios in Atlanta and in Manhattan (on...
Iran says all detained American sailors have been released
TEHRAN, Iran — All 10 US Navy sailors detained by Iran after drifting into its territorial waters a day earlier have been freed, the US and Iran said Wednesday. The...
New Jersey wants to raise the smoking age to 21
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey could become the second state to raise the smoking age to 21, as part of a movement that's been spurred in part by a major...
Teen racks up $8,000 Xbox bill
Pembroke, Ontario parent Lance Perkins got the shock of a lifetime on Dec. 23 when he discovered his 17-year-old son had racked up nearly $8,000 on in-app purchases through his...
The key to weight loss is in your spice cabinet
Looking to boost your metabolism? Turn to your spice rack. “It’s easy to instantly increase both the flavor and the fat-burning potential of any dish,” says chef Rocco DiSpirito, whose...
Police on hunt for pastor accused of raping, impregnating teen
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Police have been trying to find an eastern Pennsylvania pastor who resigned in November and is now wanted on charges he raped and impregnated a teen...
Which really bad movie is going 'win big' at the Razzies?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfZWFDs0LxA LOS ANGELES — "Fifty Shades of Grey" is all tied up with "Pixels," ''Jupiter Ascending" and "Paul Blart Mall Cop 2" for the most nominations at this year's Golden...
Ronda Rousey asked to delay UFC return
Ronda Rousey will not compete in UFC 200 on July 9 in Las Vegas, the organization’s president, Dana White, told Yahoo Sports. Rousey has not fought since losing her title...
Giamatti and Lewis square off for a wealth of drama in 'Billions'
The stylish cat-and-mouse game of "Billions," which will eventually pit Emmy winners Paul Giamatti (“John Adams”) against Damian Lewis (“Homeland”), is the first new series of the new year to...
Obama delivers the most boring speech of his presidency
Look, if Barack Obama didn’t consider Barack Obama’s presidency a success, who would? Of course his last State of the Union was filled with happy talk about the current condition...
The Fed's new sugar rules will sour your Frappuccino habit
How sweet it isn’t. Last week, the US Department of Agriculture announced its new dietary guidelines, and sugar fell squarely in the agency’s cross hairs. For the first time, the...
Jerian Grant finally shows why Phil Jackson traded for him
The rookie point guard needed an assist. On his best night as a Knick, Jerian Grant needed help to button the top button of his shirt as he wanted to...
Kristaps Porzingis' endorsement power rises on 2 continents
The beaches are nice, but Latvia never has been known as a giant tourist destination. Yet the Baltic country, once part of the USSR, is getting loads of publicity in...
SNY gets Keith Hernandez back with expensive new deal
One big free agent is returning to the Mets. Keith Hernandez, whose SNY contract was set to expire, has a new deal that will keep him in the Mets broadcast...
Why Packers believe they could make another Super Bowl run
There are similarities. The Packers know it. Some of them pass it off as not relevant. Others embrace it. All of them will sign up for a repeat of history...
Chris Mullin's reality check on old St. John's-Georgetown talk
The stories could stretch for days, anecdotes that sound closer to fiction for anyone too young to have seen St. John’s at its peak. In Chris Mullin’s first season as...
Clemson foes beware: Deshaun Watson only will get better
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It wasn’t Vince Young in the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC. It was better, statistically, against a far better defense. Deshaun Watson didn’t leave University of Phoenix...
FDNY doctors claim they were passed over for jobs for being 'white and old'
Two white FDNY physicians are suing the city, claiming they were barred from a lucrative promotion so department brass could install a highly educated but inexperienced black candidate. Drs. Ann...
Co-defendant in corrupt councilman case goes missing from court
A Queens man who was expected to implicate a sitting city councilman on corruption charges Tuesday bolted the courthouse just before the proceeding started — leaving his lawyer in the...
Street artist sues pop star for using his graffiti in music video
Pop singer Kiesza used a renowned street artist’s graffiti pieces in the 2014 video for her song “Hideaway” without his consent, he claims in a Brooklyn federal court suit. The...
Quick-thinking teen foils rapist
A man tried to sexually assault a 13-year-old girl on her way to school in Brooklyn Tuesday morning — but she tricked the fiend into letting her go. The pervert...
Thaddeus Young describes his relationship with John Calipari
As a stud high school senior in Memphis in 2006, the Nets’ Thaddeus Young fell under the recruitment gaze of John Calipari, then at the University of Memphis. Unlike most,...
El Chapo goes from drug lord to fashion icon
You, too, can dress like a notorious drug lord — for $128. California clothing company Barabas is cashing in on its connection to Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who wore its...
Little girl saved El Chapo's life as he evaded capture
“El Chapo” narrowly avoided death four days after his sit-down with Sean Penn when dozens of Mexican marines raided the jungle hideout where the interview took place. One of the...
College title game's excitement didn't lead to great ratings
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Even with an entertaining championship game that offered suspense, drama and an all-time individual performance, the College Football Playoff title game couldn’t match last year’s ratings. Improving...
My ex's breakup prank sent me to jail
The ex-wife of German soccer great Lothar Matthaus has won permission from a Manhattan judge to sue her banker ex-boyfriend for having her arrested on theft charges, The Post has...
Yankees obtain left-handed pitcher, infielder from Dodgers
The Yankees filled out their 40-man roster on Tuesday, acquiring lefty pitcher Tyler Olson and infielder Ronald Terreyes from the Dodgers in return for minor-league infielder Rob Segedin and a...
De Blasio closes in on horse carriage reduction deal
Two-thirds of Central Park’s carriage horses could soon get their galloping papers as part of a deal that would give the remaining steeds homes inside Central Park, sources said Tuesday....
Nets stars recruiting free agents, but it's a tough sell
If only the Nets had anywhere near as many draft picks as the eight coaches they have employed since 2009-10. But the future borders on barren as the Nets steamroll...
Henry Silverman gets $1.6M in furniture hostage case
Hotel magnate Henry Silverman has been awarded $1.6 million after nearly 200 pieces of furniture purchased for his Bahamas estate were snapped up and held hostage in a secret location....
American Eagle becomes Victoria's Secret's unlikely rival
ORLANDO, Fla. — Forget jeans. It’s all about bras, undies and sleepwear at American Eagle Outfitters. The Pittsburgh-based teen retailer is zeroing in on its small but red-hot Aerie brand...
Clue Chase creates a puzzle in limited space
You could be heroes. Clue Chase, at 1114 Sixth Ave., offers groups, ranging from two to 10 people, a one-hour mission to work together to find clues, solve puzzles and...
Hollywood powerhouse UTA expands footprint in NYC
United Talent Agency is expanding at 888 Seventh Ave., where the Hollywood and literary powerhouse will create an NYC triplex headquarters. The Beverly Hills-based firm, which reps A-listers like Angelina...
Maids, athletes and inmates dream of $1.5B jackpot
Powerball tickets were selling at a furious pace in the Big Apple on Tuesday as the chance at $1.5 billion had housekeepers dreaming of their own maids, homeless people dreaming...
Debating Rangers' options for buried, high-priced Keith Yandle
Regarding the Rangers: 1. If Alain Vigneault’s season-long strategic use of Keith Yandle is any indication, and you would think it would be, the Rangers cannot seriously be invested in...
Bernie creeping up on Hillary in early voting states
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton’s once-huge lead over Bernie Sanders is eroding nationally and has vanished entirely in two early voting states, according to new polls Tuesday. A New York Times/CBS...
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The Bronx The suspect pictured above picked the wrong time of day to rob a Foxhurt dry-cleaning store at gunpoint, fleeing empty-handed because the place had just opened up and...
State to pick tab for benefits of Ground Zero volunteers
ALBANY — The state plans to pick up the estimated $9 million tab of extending benefits to Ground Zero volunteers once a federal program set up in 2002 expires this...