February 1, 2016
LeBron dig, sex swerve: Cam Newton was born for this insanity
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cam Newton was born for a Super stage like this one, prime-time Opening Night, greeting America with a Magic Johnson smile that could make grown men...
Nets swingman jump-starts campaign for David Blatt
David Blatt may not have been good enough for Cleveland or LeBron James’ taste, but at least one Net wouldn’t mind seeing him in Brooklyn. Nets swingman Sergey Karasev —...
New York, David Granger big winners at National Magazine Awards
New York once again dominated the National Magazine Awards, winning four Ellies on Monday night -- but it was a single award that went to outgoing Esquire Editor-in-Chief David Granger...
Ouch, Peyton Manning: 'The Bartolo Colon of the NFL'
SAN FRANCISCO — Peyton Manning at 39 years old is not what he once was. Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason looks at Manning and sees a hefty major league baseball...
Defiant Peyton Manning to NFL: Probe for HGH all you want
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Peyton Manning says he welcomes the NFL investigation into recent allegations he obtained human growth hormone and will let the league “have whatever they want to...
Panthers could give Peyton Manning haunting flashbacks
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The last image of Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl is the Broncos quarterback walking off the MetLife Stadium field with his head down surrounded by...
Did ‘The Bachelor’ send the wrong woman packing?
Mom’s the word. While much of “The Bachelor” thus far has been centered on whether Lace has consumed too much Pinot Grigio, Monday night’s episode takes a turn for the...
Peyton Manning pretty amused after Broncos buses crash
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The road to Super Bowl 50 got bumpy for the Broncos on Monday. Two of the Broncos team buses collided with each other on the way...
How Eli Manning tried to help Peyton solve the Panthers
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has already picked his brother Eli’s brain about the Panthers. Now, he hopes to spend some time with the Giants quarterback on...
Relativity Media never raised $100M in new financing
Truth has always been a subjective commodity in Hollywood — and Relativity Media’s hearing in a Manhattan Bankruptcy on Monday proved that point. For example, the Ryan Kavanaugh-led mini-studio said...
Brandon Marshall: I broke down, nearly retired before Jets
SAN FRANCISCO — When the Bears traded Brandon Marshall to the Jets 11 months ago, the wide receiver took a look at his new team and thought the 2015 season...
Ted Cruz wins Iowa caucus, Rubio a surprising third
Ted Cruz comes out on top in the leadoff Republican presidential caucuses in Iowa, pushing aside Donald Trump and emerging from the pack of candidates.
Martin O'Malley drops out of Democratic race for president
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley ended his Democratic presidential campaign Monday midway through vote-counting in the Iowa caucuses, terminating a bid that failed to gain...
Nets’ mistaken-laden stretch run wastes Lopez’s heavy lifting
Brook Lopez was brilliant in Monday’s heavyweight bout against Detroit’s Andre Drummond, staking the Nets to a late lead. But when they needed clutch plays the most, they couldn’t get...
NYC's great hotel boom days are numbered
Believe it or not, the city’s golden age of new hotel development is just about over. That’s insane, right? What about the giant new Edition Times Square and the Virgin...
Kristaps Porzingis at game 50: How good is he?
Thanks to an event going on Sunday in the Bay Area, the No. 50 is in vogue this week. So in keeping with the festivities, why not examine the first...
Barbie sales strong for toymaker Mattel
Barbie, 57 years young, appears as robust as ever — and that’s before the curvy, petite and tall versions were unveiled. Mattel said Monday global sales of Barbie dolls ticked...
Umenyiora: Famed era ends with forever-Giant Justin Tuck
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Osi Umenyiora got the call on Monday. Justin Tuck told his good friend and former partner in pass-rush mayhem that he was retiring after 11 years...
ESPN hires first female editor to head a major sports magazine
ESPN The Magazine made a bit of sports history on Monday by naming the first woman to be the editor of a major sports magazine in the US. Alison Overholt,...
Teen shooter found guilty for killing innocent man on bus
A teenaged Brooklyn gang-banger was found guilty Monday in the shooting death of an innocent bystander on a Brooklyn bus in 2014. Kahton Anderson’s head slumped into his hands as...
Re-meet Zack Wheeler: Chasing 'greatness,' threatening hitters
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — This is not just about getting back on the mound following Tommy John surgery. No, let Zack Wheeler tell you his plans. This is what...
Fired Yahoo! employee taking Marissa Mayer to court
Marissa Mayer’s controversial employee review policies at Yahoo! are getting blasted again — this time in court. A former Yahoo! manager sued the struggling Internet pioneer in a San Jose,...
Unit hurting Rangers most isn't even on the ice that often
Through the first couple months of the season, the Rangers were at, or close to, the bottom of the NHL in the number of times they were shorthanded. That’s improved...
Lumber Liquidators stock gets a boost when investors confuse settlement news
Oops, wrong settlement. When media reports hit Monday that Lumber Liquidators had its plea agreement approved by a federal judge, Wall Street reacted as if the flooring retailer had put...
Ex-Panther Jon Beason gets wistful about what could've been
SAN FRANCISCO — It was not all that long ago Jon Beason was the face of the Panthers’ defense, the hard-charging, ball-seeking middle linebacker who never, ever missed a game...
Barclays, Credit Suisse fork over $154M in 'dark pool' settlement
It could be a little bit safer to go back in the water. Barclays and Credit Suisse on Monday agreed to pay $154.3 million to settle charges brought by New...
How long can Hillary Clinton hide in a parallel universe?
Hillary Clinton’s defense of her seemingly criminal mishandling of the nation’s secrets now looks to be pretty much I live in a parallel universe. The latest: She insists the email story...
A tale of two noises: De Blasio's unequal 'quality of life' crusade
Either Mayor de Blasio’s left hand has no idea what his far-left hand is up to — or Hizzoner just isn’t being square with New Yorkers about noise in the...
Taking aim at New York's academic fat cats
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has picked a truly obese target by telling New York’s public university systems to get serious about cutting the fat — starting with bloated executive salaries. Fact...
Desperately seeking a college that's free of 'safe spaces'
When I began looking for a university to finish out a degree I started in 2012, my set of standards could be summed up by the bullet points in the...
Get ready for Obama's next Syria fiasco
Negotiations to resolve the Syrian civil war stumbled to their opening in Geneva on Friday. If peace in a united Syria is their objective, these talks are doomed to failure....
De Blasio's carriage plan is made for horse-haters
Mayor de Blasio took what should have been a great idea — putting stables in Central Park to preserve the iconic and historic carriage industry — and made it a...
Virginia Tech students held in death of 'awesome little girl'
Two Virginia Tech students who had bright futures appeared before a judge Monday in the death of a seventh-grade girl who was active on social media and apparently climbed out...
Son of ex-top aide to Chirlane McCray charged in teen’s death
The son of former de Blasio administration aide Rachel Noerdlinger was charged with manslaughter Monday for stabbing a mugger to death in New Jersey. Khari Noerdlinger, 19, was fighting off...
NBC scores a touchdown with 'Thursday Night Football'
NBC is adding a second night of NFL football. The Peacock Network will split with CBS 10 Thursday Night Football games in each of the next two seasons, NFL Commissioner...
The day in photos: Feb. 1, 2016
China gets ready to celebrate the year of the monkey, candidates corral in Iowa and more.
Passenger picks fights, tries to escape plane mid-flight
A Virginia man on an airplane bound for Florida attacked a fellow passenger, fought with the flight crew and tried to exit the plane mid-flight before he was subdued, authorities...
Bernie and Hillary in virtual tie, Cruz wins Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — A victorious Ted Cruz and buoyant Marco Rubio emerged from Iowa with compelling claims to the outsider and mainstream mantles in the fractured Republican primary, as...
Google dethrones Apple as world's most valuable company
The parent company of search giant Google, riding a six-month surge in its stock price, on Monday leapfrogged over Apple to become the most valuable company on Earth. Apple had...
American Airlines is finally bringing back snacks on its flights
NEW YORK — After 15 years of near austerity, US airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Don't expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But...
Laughingstock NFL ref analyst: I'll prove I'm not always wrong
SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Carey hears your jokes about his accuracy, America, and he wants you to know you’re wrong. The embattled CBS Sports NFL officiating analyst, who is seemingly...
The Fed screwed up by not raising interest rates sooner
Remember when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Dec. 16? It did that for the first time in years by increasing something called the discount rate, which is one...
These 5 celeb moms look better than their daughters
Susan Sarandon’s still got it. The sultry 69-year-old caused a stir at the 2016 SAG Awards, where she wore a sleek, white, low-cut Max Mara jacket that showed a generous...
Knicks' dangerous downturn starts at the 3-point line
It doesn’t take much time for so much to change. A little less than two weeks ago, the Knicks were a .500 team and less than one game out of...
These kids' parents had sex after watching the Super Bowl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KqekigARfE Football players aren’t the only ones scoring during the Super Bowl — and a new ad by the NFL proves it, showing babies conceived during the big game over...
Why Americans are loving SUVs again
The American love affair with trucks and SUVs hit a fever pitch in 2015. A record 69 percent of all the cash that buyers plunked down for new vehicles went...
Bratton says we just had safest January ever despite spike in assaults
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton believes last month was the "safest January we've ever had" -- trumpeting a sharp drop in murders and shootings but leaving out that felony assaults have...
That 'Downton Abbey' ulcer could happen to you
There was a reason for the Earl’s bellyaching after all! In Sunday’s episode of “Downton Abbey,” dinner at the Abbey turned into a Quentin Tarantino scene when Robert Crawley, the...
Eagles could be our best defense against drones
Police in Holland are touting a unique anti-drone weapon – a specially trained eagle.
Yankees' sudden Greg Bird fear: next Nick Johnson
Greg Bird’s personality stood out as much as his power during his major league cameo. Every player must prove he can handle The Show – on and off the field....
Flight circled for hours after it came within feet of landing
You’ve already heard plenty of Blizzard of ’16 stories, but you haven’t heard about Southwest Airlines Flight 451. The Boeing 737 took off from Philadelphia International Airport on Jan. 22...
Amtrak engineer recalls opening throttle before fatal crash
WASHINGTON — The last thing Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian remembers before last May's fatal crash in Philadelphia is pushing the throttle forward to pick up speed and then braking when...
You won't believe how Warren Moon described Cam Newton critics
SAN FRANCISCO — Warren Moon has ratcheted up the rhetoric in defense of Cam Newton. Moon, who has mentored the Panthers star since Newton’s college days, claimed in a recent...
Brandt Snedeker spent a day in the clubhouse and won $1.2M
SAN DIEGO — Brandt Snedeker wound up winning the Farmers Insurance Open on Monday without hitting a shot. He pocketed a cool $1,170,000 for his day's not-work. Snedeker closed with...
Rick Nash hasn't gotten better, and Rangers are answer-less
So the Rangers’ second-half run to secure a playoff spot will open without Rick Nash, who remains sidelined for the foreseeable future with the left-leg bone bruise that kept the...
Style wise, 'Grease Live' isn't the musical you grew up with
As far as fashion’s concerned, “Grease” is still the word. Fox’s live take on that classic, which aired to warm reviews Sunday night, hardly missed a beat. Between the striking...
Giants great Justin Tuck announces retirement
After 11 seasons, two Super Bowl titles and two Pro Bowls, former Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck is ready to call it a career. The former Notre Dame star and...
Watch out, drones, eagles are coming to get you!
Unmanned drones have become a real nuisance lately, and police in the Netherlands have had enough. They've started training eagles to grab the vehicles out of the sky, and it's pretty...
Cam Newton randomly wore $849 Versace zebra-print pants
Hey, Cam Newton — David Lee Roth wants his pants back. Yesterday, the Carolina Panthers quarterback was photographed boarding a plane to California, on his way to this year’s Super...
9/11 paintings honor fallen heroes in realistic fashion
Works of art created in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack were on display at NYPD headquarters in Manhattan Monday - before being moved to a new home...
Reporter harassed by giant inflatable banana on live TV
An Italian reporter went berserk during a broadcast after a random man started harassing the journalist with a gigantic inflatable banana.
The Iowa caucuses are shockingly fashionable
Sequined showgirl vests. A fur chubby punched up with some ticky-tacky stickers. Psychedelic-printed hoodies. No, this isn’t a Miley Cyrus concert — not even a Jeremy Scott runway show. This...
Jose Calderon sets optimistic timetable for return
Jose Calderon returned to a full practice Monday after missing the past three games with a strained right groin, improving the odds that the Knicks’ starting point guard could return...
The hottest upcoming fashion sales
Alice & Olivia C21 Edition, 21 Dey St., between Broadway and Church St. Sale: Feb. 2-5. Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. / Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Up to 70 percent off...
This magical Oregon house has a secret castle inside
The interior of this otherwise ordinary house is nothing short of extraordinary with stained-glass windows, hand carved doors and pieces that date back centuries. The home was outfitted and designed...
Rescuers stop out-of-control cargo ship heading towards French coast
PARIS — Rescuers successfully diverted a cargo ship threatening to run aground in southwestern France after five days adrift, and started towing it Tuesday toward the Spanish port of Bilbao....
Girl killed in car accident one block from her school
A 12-year-old girl was killed when she was struck by a car while walking to school on Long Island Monday morning, officials said. The girl was attempting to cross near...
NYPD's Bratton: Subway slashings are an 'aberration'
Top cop Bill Bratton insisted today that the rash of subway slashings is an "aberration" -- and that straphangers' fears are fueled by the media coverage. "A couple of weeks...
Yoga guru accused of pressuring student into sexual relationship
Bikram Choudhury’s not the only lecherous yoga master, a new Manhattan lawsuit charges. The $1.6 million civil suit claims a noted female yoga instructor took nude photos of her trainee...
Yankees' Greg Bird to miss 2016 after shoulder surgery
Greg Bird’s 2016 season is over before it even began, as the first baseman is set to undergo shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right labrum, first reported by...
Not even a Powerball winner could buy all of America's Super Bowl chicken
With the price to attend Super Bowl 50 hitting record levels, most Americans will opt for a front-row seat in their living rooms rather than take out a loan for...
She left her estate to stray cats, but they're only getting crumbs
DIXFIELD, Maine — A Maine town and a group of cat caretakers have sued estate trustees in a long-running dispute over a woman's wishes that her life savings go to...
Zika virus is an international emergency, WHO declares
GENEVA — The World Health Organization declared an international emergency on Monday over the explosive spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas,...
Pep Guardiola gives Man City a double edge on biggest rivals
Manchester City stole the spotlight from the rest of European soccer on the final day of the winter transfer window. But it’s not a new player that has everyone talking,...
Chipotle-linked E. coli outbreak appears to be over
Uncle Sam says it safe to eat burritos again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday ended its three-month probe into the E. coli outbreaks at Chipotle Mexican...
Realtor uses reverse psychology to sell 'worst home in best neighborhood'
A real estate company is being brutally honest about the California eyesore it's trying to sell. “Ugly home!" Coldwell Banker said of the $475,000, three-bed, two-bath home in Northridge, Los Angeles,...
Olympics nightmare: Athletes terrified of getting Zika in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — Aline Silva has had dengue fever twice, and she’s not taking any chances with the Zika virus. Silva is a Brazilian wrestler who hopes to win...
Assemblyman yells at court officer during Liang trial
The trial of a Brooklyn cop accused of fatally shooting an unarmed man in a housing-project stairwell was postponed Monday after a juror landed in the hospital. Juror No. 10...
Inside Baylor's horrifying apathy to rampant football rapists
Baylor University repeatedly failed to properly investigate allegations of sexual violence involving football players and denied the alleged victims the federally mandated basics of institutional support, according to a grim...
Wrestling legend Bret Hart begins cancer fight
WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling legend Bret Hart took to Instagram on Monday to announce he is battling prostate cancer. Hart, 58, wrote on his account, in part:...
Hillary's emails included CIA officers' names, report says
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton’s e-mails included the names of CIA officers serving overseas and foreigners who are on the spy agency’s payroll — potentially endangering their lives, it was reported...
This 1-year-old can snowboard better than you
Sloan Henderson isn't the typical baby. Even though she's only barely started walking, she's already hitting the slopes and shredding it up.
Jeter, Brady pawns in Jim Harbaugh's master recruiting plan
Signing Day in Ann Arbor will never be the same again. Michigan is hosting a unique two-hour event on Wednesday at 11 a.m., entitled “Signing with the Stars,” the details...
NYPD cop slashed in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn police lieutenant was slashed in the arm by "a crazy lady" with a kitchen knife near Prospect Park Monday morning, police sources and witnesses said. Lieutenant Wojciech Niebrzydowski...
If this happens to you, you're masturbating too much
What’s your number? Whether you masturbate twice a week or twice a day, you probably have a set figure in your head when it comes to your favorite pastime. Match...
Women's rock climbing gains foothold in Iran
ZANJAN, Iran — In the mountains of northwestern Iran, Farnaz Esmaeilzadeh clings to a sheer rock face, ignoring the dizzying height and icy wind as she searches for the next...
Mavericks rip Dirk Nowitzki over Ellen DeGeneres hairdo
https://twitter.com/swish41/status/693992180784889856 Not everyone is a fan of Dirk Nowitzki's new hairdo. The 7-foot Dallas Mavericks forward, who chopped off his sandy locks for a cleaner cut, has been getting some...
From husband to my wife's wingwoman
This married couple are both looking for the same thing — Mr. Right. Three years ago, Claire Atkins was stunned when her husband of six years, beefy bodybuilder Marcus Atkins,...
Suns opening could save Mike D'Antoni from NBA purgatory
Mike D'Antoni could have the perfect opportunity for a last chance. The former Knicks coach was linked to the Suns coaching job by ESPN three weeks ago -- as pointed...
Mystery 'Garage 66' hospital patient ID'd after 16-year wait
SAN DIEGO — In the 16 years that have passed since his van crashed near the US-Mexico border, a severely brain-damaged San Diego patient has been called only "Garage 66."...
Trump opens checkbook, loans his campaign $10.8 million
Donald Trump has finally opened his checkbook to “Make America Great Again.” In the last three months, the billionaire has loaned $10.8 million to his GOP presidential bid and donated...
Take that, Legos! Disney now most powerful brand
Move over, Legos — the Force is definitely with Disney in 2016. Powered by the mega-success of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Disney’s brand surged to become the most powerful...
Donald Trump sitting pretty in Iowa polls
Donald Trump is leading the field among Iowa Republicans, according to poll results released Monday as voters there get set to select their party nominations. Trump tops his rivals with...
'Return of Kings' holds meet-up to give heterosexual men a bad name
An online group of misogynistic, homophobic neomasculinists who believe rape on private property should be legal and women with eating disorders make ideal girlfriends are arranging their first real-life meet-ups...
Isiah Thomas back as free-agent salesman with Liberty coup
Liberty president Isiah Thomas, trying to make a splash on his first day of WNBA free agency, has agreed to terms with Indiana Fever point guard Shavonte Zellous, according to...
Driver deliberately runs down 17 kangaroos, disgraces humanity
SYDNEY — Seventeen kangaroos have died after being deliberately run down by a driver in Australia, an animal welfare group said Monday. The carcasses of 16 kangaroos were found Monday...
Outbreak of female, vampire-like attackers in New Zealand
A number of people have been injured during a series of vampire-like biting attacks on New Zealand’s North Island. Over the past two days, a woman was accused of biting...
Iowans head to caucuses with Trump, Clinton leading
Iowans head to the state's caucuses Monday night to cast the nation’s first votes for party nominations, as self-described "nervous" GOP front-runner Donald Trump and Democratic leader Hillary Clinton cling...
Britain approves controversial human gene-editing technique
LONDON — Britain's fertility regulator has approved a scientist's application to edit the human genetic code using a new technique that some fear crosses too many ethical boundaries. In a...
Aaron Hernandez prison letter: death threats, Tom Brady love
Aaron Hernandez has nothing but love for former teammate Tom Brady, but the quarterback appears part of a short list of people Hernandez still admires. The former Patriots tight end,...
An ode to Harry Styles on his birthday
Harry Styles of One Direction celebrates his 22nd birthday today. Here's a poem in honor of the heartthrob.
Mom who took toddler to join ISIS gets 6 years in prison
LONDON — A judge sentenced a British woman on Monday to six years in prison for going to Syria to live under the rule of the Islamic State group. Tareena...
90 percent of New Yorkers think Albany is corrupt
ALBANY — Ninety percent of New Yorkers believe Albany is corrupt and two-thirds believe there are problems with the elected officials representing their hometowns and cities. “New Yorkers' confidence in...
One of Turkey's most-wanted clerics lives quietly in the Poconos
SAYLORSBURG, Pennsylvania — The influential Muslim cleric lives quietly in a gated 26-acre compound in the Pocono Mountains, where he prays, works, meets admirers and watches from afar as terrorism...
Know-it-all scientists say animals don't have chins
What makes humans so unique? According to scientists, human beings are the only creatures that actually have chins. It's not like scientists know everything.
Boko Haram burns children alive in Nigeria
DALORI, Nigeria — A survivor hidden in a tree says he watched Boko Haram extremists firebomb huts and heard the screams of children burning to death, among 86 people who...
NYC Uber drivers strike over fare cuts
Hundreds of angry Uber drivers unplugged from the car-service app on Monday to protest the company’s new rate cuts, which they say have drastically slashed their take-home pay. More than...
Meet the sleazebag agent who inspired the new Coen Bros. movie
“Hail, Caesar!” — Joel and Ethan Coen’s screwball comedy about the movie business, opening Friday — revolves around a deadly serious man. His name is Eddie Mannix, and his job...
'World's best chef' dead in apparent suicide
The “world’s best chef” was found dead in his home in Switzerland over the weekend in what appeared to be a stress-related suicide, reports said Monday. Benoît Violier, 44, ran...
Here's what to do when you're overwhelmed at work
When I have a big assignment at work, I tend to get really overwhelmed. What are some strategies I can use to get past this wall of anxiety and just...
Why celebrities are buying 'nightclubs' for their shoes
A job making blinged-out shoeboxes wouldn’t normally seem like a natural career move for someone who spent most of his life taking care of lawns. But after 18 years of...
Companies could care less about your resume when hiring
When Sarah Peck pursued a job opportunity at One Month — a Noho-based online school for entrepreneurs — she didn’t submit a resume. The 32-year-old didn’t need one to score...
'X-Files' tips a (straw) hat to iconic ’70s TV character
If #Kolchak inexplicably trends on Twitter Monday night, blame “The X-Files.” The latest episode finds FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) interrogating a person...
How 'The X-Files' helped the Cigarette Smoking Man meet his wife
The truth is still out there, as more than 20 million viewers who watched “The X-Files” premiere on Jan. 24 can tell you. In addition to returning Fox Mulder (David...
Shampoo is ruining your hair
As a beauty editor, Augusta Falletta is well-versed in the best shampoos, conditioners, makeup and facial cleansers on the market. But the 25-year-old chucked all those items in the trash...
Guardian Angels back on subways for first time since 1994
The city on Sunday saw its sixth and seventh subway slashings in less than a month — and the terrifying spree has inspired the Guardian Angels to resume patrols not...
Apartment flipping still pays speculators 15% return
Hard times have hit the apartment-flipping market — but speculators are still making a mint. New York’s real-estate game is so hot that condo investors are still seeing massive profits...
'Grease Live' was actually watchable
A wap bam boom! Before dissecting TV's latest live musical presentation, let's get something out of the way: "Grease Live," which aired Sunday night on FOX, was the first network...
‘DUI’ dirtbag drops his lawyer
The real-estate developer charged with abandoning his dying friend after a Hamptons DWI crash has broken with his high-powered lawyer over legal strategy, The Post has learned. Sources close to...
Don't mess with this elephant
An angry elephant impales an African buffalo like a shish-kabob, lifting it in the air before savagely flinging it away, during a deadly tusk-to-horn face-off in the Serengeti. The buffalo...
Rikers Island inmate dies during Winter Storm Jonas staffing chaos
Rikers Island spiraled into chaos after last week’s storm hit, with as few as three people running its Emergency Operations Center, correction officers forced to work triple shifts and roads...
Hillary gave de Blasio her worst campaign volunteer job
Hillary Clinton initially told Mayor Bill de Blasio she didn’t need him campaigning in Iowa for her as a surrogate — but she eventually relented when he said he’d do...
Man arrested for DWI found hanged in jail cell
A prisoner hanged himself inside a Brooklyn jail cell on Sunday night, according to police sources. The 28-year-old man, who had yet not been identified, was arrested for DWI in...
Why New York Democrats are rallying for Sanders and Trump
Key New York Democrats, longtime supporters of Hillary Clinton, have begun rooting for both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump in the upcoming New York primaries — in hopes that the national...
Restaurateur left man brain-damaged after dispute over drink, DA says
A flashy Manhattan restaurateur who calls himself the Harlem Gatsby is accused of drunkenly punching a stranger so hard that he left the man with severe brain damage, The Post...
Cam Newton wants to clarify his race comments
The Panthers only just arrived in the Bay Area for Super Bowl 50, but Cam Newton has already made some waves with his comments. On Wednesday, the quarterback caused a...
Did Jay Bromley's rape accuser try to extort Taye Diggs?
NYPD cops investigating an alleged rape by Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley are probing whether his accuser extorted actor Taye Diggs last year over a sex tape, The Post has...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx Police are seeking a man captured on surveillance video at a phone store in connection with three robberies within a three-block radius in the East Bronx. The robber...
My rich, entitled boss slapped me across the face when I tried to quit
A Manhattan babysitter says her wealthy boss went on a tirade that made “The Nanny Diaries” seem tame, slapping and kicking her when she said she was quitting. Nazoom Latchminarine...
It took 90 seconds for Warriors to exploit Porzingis' youth
Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis was 90 seconds into the game. And he had two fouls. “That’s going to be a learning experience for me,” Porzingis said. “To make those two...