November 4, 2016
Disney's stock dips following ESPN's big subscription loss
Disney stock traded down on Friday after Nielsen confirmed that the entertainment giant’s highly profitable ESPN operation lost 621,000 subscribers in October. While ESPN in recent months has seen some...
The test Jimmy Vesey faces as he returns home to Boston
It’s hard to imagine Jimmy Vesey’s career starting off any better than it has with the Rangers. Vesey has six goals, tied for the team lead with Rick Nash and...
Man who led police on fiery car chase 'not good in the head'
A Long Island man fatally stabbed his wife and slashed their teenage daughter as she tried to intervene, then led cops on a high-speed car chase that ended in a...
Desperate Hillary calls on Beyoncé, Jay Z to help win Ohio
The lights were bright. The beats were pumping. And the backup dancers were wearing blue pantsuits.
Giants already know perfect plan for stopping Carson Wentz
If you watched Carson Wentz the past three games, it’s not hard to guess what strategy the Giants will deploy against the rookie Eagles quarterback Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Confuse,...
'Stats are for losers': McAdoo fights back on Giants weakness
Ben McAdoo don’t need no stinking sacks! The Giants coach declared “stats are for losers” Friday when pressed about his team compiling just nine sacks in the first seven games...
HBO's mum on Manny Pacquiao — but he could get stunned
You can tell the politician in Manny Pacquiao already is taking over the boxer. He sounded senatorial Wednesday during a press conference in Las Vegas to promote his pay-per-view fight...
Diplomat accused of punching wife in NYC flees to Germany
The German UN attaché who allegedly assaulted his wife in their Manhattan apartment — and then dodged arrest by claiming diplomatic immunity — has turned tail and fled back to...
Derrick Rose silences the haters as Knicks earn big win over Bulls
CHICAGO — Boo this! Derrick Rose, the Chicago basketball icon, received more jeers than cheers during pregame introductions, but he and Joakim Noah made triumphant returns to United Center in...
Lynn Tilton slams 'baseless' SEC charges during testimony
Lynn Tilton concluded nearly four days of testimony on Friday with a firm denunciation of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s allegations against her. She called the charges “baseless and false.”...
Woman claims sexting sessions prove Weiner's lust for underage girls
Anthony Weiner shared his lust for underage girls during a series of raunchy sexting sessions with a woman who could pass for a teen, she told The Post on Friday....
Nets backups battle hard without Lin but fall to Hornets
With Jeremy Lin out for at least two weeks — and likely more — with a left hamstring injury the Nets got a sneak preview of what life will be...
Saints RBs present fantasy puzzle against woeful 49ers
There are reasons why unpredictable things are unpredictable. The main reason is a lack of knowledge. When the people in the know deliver strange or conflicting information, it is tough...
Man injured after falling two stories to retrieve his drone
A man playing around with a drone tried to lower himself from a roof with a homemade rope made of blankets and sheets when the gadget got stuck on a...
Boston 'shadow donor' scandal casts shadows on Democrats nationwide
A scandal out of Boston is pretty embarrassing for all those Democratic Party claims to be concerned about dirty money in politics. Liberal politicians across the country are rushing to...
Sgt. Paul Tuozzollo, RIP: Slain while keeping New Yorkers safe
Even as violent crime in New York continues falling to record lows, the toll of NYPD officers slain in the line of duty continues to rise. Late Friday, Sgt. Paul...
The big question left unanswered in the Bridgegate trial
Chris Christie may not have faced criminal charges, but he still took a major political hit in the Bridgegate trial that has just seen two members of his inner circle...
Yoenis Cespedes search could come down to four teams
Yoenis Cespedes’ search for a new home — or perhaps an upgrade of his old one — is set to begin Saturday. The Mets outfielder intends to opt out of...
Hillary Clinton's big ideas for tanking the US economy
The latest spin out of Washington is that stock-market declines over the last 10 days are due to Donald Trump’s surge in the polls. Wall Street tends to hate change,...
How early voting endangers democracy
Let’s work backward. Less than a week before the election, The Wall Street Journal and Fox News’ Bret Baier reported that the Clinton Foundation has been under investigation for “pay-for-play”...
Alain Vigneault finds one Rangers weakness and attacks it
After his Rangers went 0-for-3 on the power play in Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Oilers, coach Alain Vigneault made that one of the focal points of Friday’s practice. “We...
Former hospital will be turned into luxury high-rise
A former Brooklyn hospital that Mayor de Blasio unsuccessfully fought to keep open and then suggested be converted to affordable housing is now going to be turned into a luxury...
Controversial move shows boldness of NYCFC rookie coach
Patrick Vieira doesn’t care what you think. The NYCFC coach, in his first season with the second-year MLS club, makes decisions like a coach with the kind of job security...
Chelsea Manning attempts suicide for the second time
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chelsea Manning attempted suicide for the second time in recent months while the transgender soldier remains imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information, two of her...
Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - President Barack Obama chastised supporters at a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in North Carolina on Friday as tensions spiked when a supporter of Republican...
Robert Durst arrives in California to face murder charges
LOS ANGELES — New York real estate heir Robert Durst has made his long-awaited arrival in California to face charges of killing a friend 16 years ago. The Los Angeles...
Cops arrest teen in fatal shooting of innocent bystander
Police on Friday arrested a 17-year-old who they say shot an innocent bystander in broad daylight in The Bronx. Orlando Oquendo faces murder, manslaughter and weapons possession charges for allegedly...
'Cubs fan' Rex Ryan left before the Game of the Century ended
Rex Ryan had one of the most coveted seats in sports Wednesday night with the Cubs on the verge of baseball history. But when Kris Bryant threw to first in...
Jobs report won't tip the scales on Election Day
You’re not going to change horses because of Friday’s jobs report. What, for 161,000 new jobs in October? Whether you’re backing Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, the number of new...
New York magazine publisher steps down after 13 years
Larry Burstein, the veteran publisher who has piloted New York magazine for owner New York Media the past 13 years, is stepping down. He announced his exit in an email...
Jets barely have an offensive line
The Jets offense has shown promise of late, producing 55 points over the last two victories. But they could be in for a rough afternoon Sunday in Miami with so...
I'll trade you my Hillary vote for your Jill Stein
With just days to go until Election Day, a slew of apps are connecting voters who want #NeverTrump and are willing to make a trade — even if they're not planning...
This hot, buff Chinese model is 80 years old
When Wang Deshun blew out the candles on his 80th birthday cake, he wasn’t exactly gasping for breath. The buff Chinese actor has been dubbed “China’s hottest grandpa” by the...
Derrick Rose envisions Knicks ring after whiffing with Bulls
CHICAGO – Derrick Rose said his disappointment over not winning a title for the Bulls will now transfer to his vision of winning a title in New York. “For sure...
Vanderbilt football gang-rape instigator gets 17 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former Vanderbilt football player who encouraged his teammates to rape an unconscious female student was sentenced Friday to 17 years in prison under a law requiring...
DMV issues warning ahead of Daylight Savings
Get ready to change your clocks this weekend – and gain an extra hour of sleep. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning you will have to set...
Suspect arrested after stabbing spree on Rutgers campus
A person went on a stabbing spree at Rutgers Business School on Friday afternoon -- slashing at least two people and sending the campus into a lockdown, authorities said. School...
Dems' selective rage at Russia, 'leftover people' for Trump, and other notable commentary
From the right: Dems’ Selective Outrage on Russia Democrats profess to be outraged over the hacking — presumably at the direction of the Russian government — of John Podesta’s e-mails....
World Series jubilation through the eyes of a Cubs scout lifer
In his Brooklyn home, Billy Blitzer was a wreck watching Game 7 of the World Series. A scout for the Cubs for 34 years, the Lincoln High School alum had...
These athletes blew a ton of money gambling
If you know anything about wild-man golfer John Daly, you know that his appetite for gambling is as prodigious as his love of fast food and hard liquor (he even...
Mike Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders are fighting about charter schools
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is squaring off against lefty firebrand Bernie Sanders in a closely-watched political fight over whether to increase charter schools in neighboring Massachusetts. A...
Man gives woman two options: Marry me or face the croc
An Australian reptile handler decided to propose to his girlfriend in a pretty unique way. He brought her into a crocodile exhibit, lured out one of the beasts, then got...
Condo sues 9/11 tribute center over 'inconvenient' entrance
A ritzy condo near the World Trade Center is suing a memorial museum set up by the victims' families -- saying its visitors should use a side door so as...
City agencies barred from asking applicants about past salaries
Mayor de Blasio on Friday signed an executive order barring city agencies from asking job applicants about their previous salaries -- and said he would support a bill applying the...
Fat dads live longer
Middle-aged men sporting beer bellies — also known as “dad bods” — may be healthier than their skinnier peers. Richard G. Bribiescas, an anthropology professor at Yale University, says that...
Driver high on PCP in fatal wreck gets 20 years to life in prison
A judge blasted a driver who was high on PCP when he fatally mowed down an East Village deli worker as a selfish drug addict who will forever be “haunted”...
Just when all hope seemed lost, beachgoers rescue 17,000-pound whale
When a group of people discovered a whale on a beach in Chile, they jumped into action. Their heroic efforts were caught on camera, showing that people can do good...
NYPD cop shot and killed responding to home invasion
An NYPD sergeant was fatally shot in the head and another officer badly wounded in a Wild West-style shootout with an ex-con in The Bronx on Friday, law-enforcement sources said....
Chinese bank hit with $215M fine for money laundering violations
New York’s top banking cop fined a giant Chinese bank $215 million for violating money-laundering rules that disguised large, suspicious transactions between China and Russia, Yemen, Afghanistan, and the United...
Lighten up about women in movies wearing high heels
The Atlantic is mad as hell, and it’s not going to take it anymore! “It” meaning actresses running in high shoes — because apparently women can’t be well-heeled and kick...
Cubs' World Series parade has a lot of beer and daring fans
Cubs fans, decked out in team colors to match the blue-dyed Chicago River, packed the streets of downtown Chicago on Friday to get a glimpse of the World Series champions on...
Chained woman said she saw suspect shoot, kill boyfriend
A body was found Friday on the rural property of a South Carolina man who kept a woman “chained up like a dog” inside a metal storage container on his...
Dashcam footage shows cop bringing woman back to life
After pulling a truck over for speeding with its hazard lights on, an officer with the Blanchard, Oklahoma, Police Department soon learned that the passenger was having a heart attack. The...
Shomrim leader in NYPD corruption probe says he's a drunk
The Shomrim leader accused of bribing NYPD cops to expedite gun permits claims to suffer from alcoholism that “affects his mental abilities” — and will use the disease to defend...
Bill Simmons gets canceled
Bill Simmons has lost another gig. The ESPN exile's new HBO show, "Any Given Wednesday," will not return next season, the network announced Friday. The final episode will air Nov....
Carmelo Anthony: I'm not mad at Knicks on Instagram — yet
CHICAGO – Carmelo Anthony said not to read any discontent into an Instagram post containing ominous-seeming lyrics from a song by the rapper Jeezy. The Knicks were off to a...
Badass woman destroys watermelons with her thighs
Former bodybuilder Kortney Olson is out to crush the idea that women are fragile. She shows off her incredible girl power by crushing watermelons and pumpkins using only her thighs. She also...
How celebs are reinventing the slip dress
The slip dress — a ’90s staple for both glam and grunge ensembles — has reclaimed its former glory. Once again it’s the dress to be seen in, with celebs...
Playboy Playmate charged for taking nude fat-shaming photo
A former Playboy Playmate who secretly snapped a photo of a naked woman inside a gym in Los Angeles — and posted it online — has been charged with invasion...
Meet the woman whose thighs crush watermelons like they're nothing
The Internet calls her “the watermelon girl” — a name earned from her videos crushing the large, oblong fruit with the force of her bare thighs. It's attracted the kind...
De Blasio steered clear of Senate races because of investigation
Mayor de Blasio said Friday that he didn't get involved in state Senate races this year because his previous effort in 2014 remains under scrutiny by investigators. “I have not...
Man dies after getting pulled from Long Island Sound
The NYPD Harbor Unit recovered the body of a 48-year-old man from the Long Island Sound on Thursday night, police sources said. James Famularo, of Glen Cove, Long Island, was...
Rolling Stone found liable in $7.5M defamation lawsuit
A federal jury has found that Rolling Stone magazine and writer Sabrina Erdely defamed a former University of Virginia associate dean in a since-retracted story about campus rape. It took...
Woman throws herself her own funeral, aka the creepiest party ever
It was Vera Da Silva's dream to attend her own funeral, so instead of waiting to die, she threw one while she was still alive. She chose to hold the...
Not so fast with the Yankees trading Brian McCann
When Brian Cashman arrives at the General Managers meetings Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Hot Stove segment of MLB’s offseason will be in its infancy. After Gary Sanchez muscled ahead...
Crazed maniac causes gas station explosion and then charges at police officer
A police chase ended in a horrifying fashion when a man who allegedly killed his wife and hurt his daughter crashed into a gas station, causing a giant fireball. Things got...
Man found dead after jumping onto sidewalk scaffolding
A 20-year-old man died in Midtown on Friday morning after he jumped onto sidewalk scaffolding outside 64 E. 34th St., sources said. A contractor who declined to give his name...
How this brave Rangers family is leaning on NHL
Jared Abramowitz was like most people when he saw the pregame ceremonies for charities such as the Garden of Dreams or the lavender warmup jerseys his favorite team, the Rangers,...
Alleged pervert busted for grinding women on train
Undercover cops nabbed a 66-year-old man who was rubbing his groin on women on crowded Manhattan subway trains, police sources said. Heribito Torres was arrested after undercover officers spotted him...
Blunt Clinton aide calls her loyal attack dog 'bats--t crazy'
The most candid member of Team Clinton, Neera Tanden, didn't hold back in expressing her view about Hillary Clinton defender David Brock as "bats--t crazy." Straight to the point as...
Anthony Weiner rides through sex addiction rehab on a horse
NUNNELLY, Tenn. -- This horse’s ass is getting touchy-feely with a new partner. As this exclusive Post photo shows, Anthony Weiner spent Friday morning getting a dose of “equine therapy’’...
Russell Westbrook picked a Warriors fight he just can't win
OAKLAND, Calif. — Russell Westbrook made a statement before Thursday’s Thunder-Warriors game at Oracle Arena — a loud one. His highlighter-orange official photographer vest was visible from miles away and...
Car crashes into gas station, and things get insane
Dramatic new video shows the Long Island man accused of killing his wife and injuring his daughter crashing into a car at a Brooklyn gas station — and then charging a police...
Insane squirrel injures three at senior center
This squirrel went nuts. A blood-thirsty squirrel caused pandemonium at a Florida senior center, injuring at least three people during a terrifying Thursday afternoon rampage. “We had a squirrel that...
Living close to equator lowers onset age for multiple sclerosis
People who live farther away from the equator develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis at an earlier age, according to new research. The neurological disease, which is linked to both genetic...
Billy Corgan ousted as president of TNA Wrestling
Billy Corgan’s effort to take over TNA Wrestling has failed. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and pro wrestling fan has been ousted as the group’s president and, when he asks for...
Chris Christie aides found guilty in Bridgegate trial
Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were found guilty on Friday of shutting down entrance lanes to the George Washington Bridge to punish the mayor of Fort...
New York collects tons of prescription meds in one day
New Yorkers cleared out their medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers and nightstands to turn in thousands of pounds of unused or expired medication, according to a report released by the U.S....
Deadly car bomb explosion rocks Turkey's Kurdish region
ANKARA, Turkey — A car bomb attack in the largest city in Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast region killed nine people Friday, hours after authorities detained at least 12 pro-Kurdish lawmakers...
This explains Norv Turner's shocking Vikings exit
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said he was "very, very surprised" by offensive coordinator Norv Turner's resignation this week. Zimmer is perhaps the only one that shouldn't have been. Turner and...
Alleged cop killer was just kicked out of mom's basement
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa man charged in the killings of two police officers was facing intense money problems, had been found by a judge to hit and financially...
Icahn ups Herbalife stake to 23 percent
Billionaire Carl Icahn is extending a years-long proxy fight with fellow billionaire Bill Ackman, upping his stake in Herbalife yet again. The two have been battling over the legitimacy of...
These are the streets closing for the NYC Marathon
People might have to do some extra running around to move through the city Sunday. Dozens of streets and bridges throughout the five boroughs will be closed for the New...
Steve Bartman is redeemed, happy — and still invisible
If you see a man along the Cubs victory parade route Friday wearing glasses, headphones, a ballcap and a crew-neck sweatshirt ... it won't be Steve Bartman. The foul-ball-deflecting Chicago...
'Cultish' pastor charged with sexually assaulting child
A Texas pastor who had a possible “cultish” relationship with his parishioners is behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting a child — and investigators believe there could be more victims....
Italy accused of violence, torture against migrants
Italian authorities tortured some migrants while trying to process them – including a 27-year-old Sudanese man who said cops yanked his testicles with pliers, according to Amnesty International. The human...
Jewelry thieves burrowed through sushi restaurant wall in daring gem heist
A group of burglars pulled off a daring predawn jewelry heist in Manhattan -- cutting a hole in the wall of an adjacent restaurant to get at the gems, police...
Libyan sovereign wealth fund to appeal in $1.2B Goldman dispute
Libya's $67 billion sovereign wealth fund on Friday asked for leave to appeal against a British High Court ruling in favor of Goldman Sachs in the fund's $1.2 billion case...
Sex offender busted for chaining woman in his yard was a monster since childhood
A judge warned years ago that the South Carolina man taken into custody after a woman was found chained like a dog on his property was "behaviorally and emotionally dangerous."...
2 Americans killed outside air base in Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan -- The Jordanian military says two American trainers were killed and a third was wounded in an exchange of fire outside an air base in southern Jordan. The...
Samsung now recalling 2.8 million washing machines
Samsung Electronics, which is already reeling from a global recall of its Note 7 smartphones, said it would recall about 2.8 million of its top-load washing machines in the United...
Cop shoots charging pitbull
A police officer shot and injured a dog that ran towards him in the Bronx early Friday, cops said. The cop was investigating a trespassing complaint at around 12:30 a.m....
US employers added 161,000 jobs in October
US employers added a decent 161,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.9 percent from 5 percent. It was the final major report on a lukewarm but...
Eric Trump says David Duke 'deserves a bullet'
Eric Trump took aim at one of his dad's most strident supporters, saying white supremacist David Duke "deserves a bullet." "I mean, these aren't good people. These are horrible people,”...
Saudi student's fatal beating shakes Wisconsin town
A community is pleading for answers after a University of Wisconsin-Stout student died after he was injured in a weekend assault. Menomonie police offered a $20,000 reward Thursday for any...
Top Clinton aide had slammed James Comey as 'bad choice'
WASHINGTON — A senior aide to Hillary Clinton privately dismissed FBI Director James Comey as "a bad choice" in October 2015, according to newly released emails from WikiLeaks. The blunt...
Heavy fighting in Mosul as Iraqi forces attack ISIS
MOSUL, Iraq -- Heavy fighting erupted in the eastern neighborhoods of Mosul on Friday as Iraqi special forces launched an assault deeper into the urban areas of the city and...
Fitness guru who fat-shamed moms admits to weight gain
A fitness blogger known for body shaming new moms about their post-baby weight gain, has now packed on the pounds herself -- and is making plenty of excuses for her...
Emails show how much Clinton trusted Anthony Weiner
Hillary Clinton trusted Anthony Weiner enough to have him help deliver a "secure phone" to her, new emails released by the State Department reveal. In an Aug. 2, 2010, email...
Feds warn NYC officials about possible al Qaeda attack
New York City law enforcement authorities are on high alert after receiving a warning by the feds about a possible attack by al Qaeda on the eve of Election Day,...
Meet the women wearing pantsuits for Clinton
Hillary Clinton supporters tickled pink to vote for the first female major party presidential candidate are planning to do so wearing her signature outfit — a pantsuit. Clinton lovers are...
Kim Jong Un's own family is not safe from his terrifying reign
From threatening nuclear war on the United States to executing his own uncle, Kim Jong Un's rule over North Korea is terrifying. His own wife has not been seen in...
Election's nightmare scenario: Dispute goes to 8-member Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — What happens if America wakes up on Nov. 9 to another undecided, hotly disputed presidential election? What if the outcome turns on the razor-thin margin in one or...
Six overlooked World Series Game 7 gems worth revisiting
Argyle the limo driver taking out a criminal near the end of “Die Hard.” Jim Carrey vowing, “Why don’t you eat up and we’ll tell ya” to the goon in...
How 'Hawaii Five-0' is celebrating its 150th episode
When “Hawaii Five-0” premiered back in 2010, expectations were not high for yet another TV remake — let alone a reboot of the CBS series that aired from 1968-1980 (279...
Terry Collins doesn't say much about Familia, Cespedes
On the third day of November, less than 24 hours after the NL-rival Cubs copped the World Series, Terry Collins didn’t know how long the Mets will be without stud...
RZA regrets not keeping a closer eye on Azealia Banks
By RZA’s own admission, the next time he gets invited to a swank Beverly Hills party hosted by a Hollywood A-lister, he won’t get a plus-one. On Oct. 15, the...
'Trolls' is bringing Simon and Garfunkel to a new generation
Most boomers know (and love) “The Sound of Silence” as the melancholic folk-rock anthem that popped up no fewer than three times in Mike Nichols’ “The Graduate.” But a new...
Why Chuck Palahniuk went from 'Fight Club' to coloring books
Author Chuck Palahniuk, who’s responsible for deliciously dark best-selling novels, including “Fight Club” and “Choke,” has created a coloring book he hopes will stand the test of time. “It has...
John Smoltz's World Series analysis left a lot to be desired
While FOX’s Harold Reynolds always said much too much, FOX’s John Smoltz says much too little. Smoltz’s analysis throughout the World Series was disappointing. Joe Maddon’s staggering Game 7 decision...
Man accused of killing wife, hurting daughter leads police on fiery car chase
A Long Island man murdered his wife and injured his daughter before leading police on a wild car chase into Brooklyn early Friday that ended when his car slammed into...
What to make of Carmelo Anthony's cryptic Instagram post
Carmelo Anthony issued a 77-word Instagram post that seemed to suggest his doubters are emerging again but he still sees himself making it in New York. Perhaps sparked by a...
Woman says using Johnson & Johnson powder caused her ovarian cancer
A Long Island woman is suing Johnson & Johnson, claiming that 50 years of using its talcum powder gave her ovarian cancer. Sylvia Fisher says in her Brooklyn federal suit...
Knicks' Derrick Rose opens about his one Bulls regret
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose said his major regret about being traded by the Bulls last June was failing to win a title despite seven straight playoff berths and a trip...
Several NYPD cops injured in two separate car accidents
Several members of the NYPD were injured in two separate car accidents Thursday evening, official sources said. An unmarked police vehicle was responding to reports of an attempted robbery when...
A resurgent Rick Nash is scoring again and Vigneault knows why
This is the Rick Nash from 2014-15 who established a career high with 42 goals and who was a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate for the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers. This was...
‘Loving’ falls into a typical biopic trap
The movie “Loving,” out this week, is a beautifully shot, historically significant and likely to be Oscar-nominated portrait of the fantastically named couple responsible for the Supreme Court case that...
These are the 20 worst songs of all time, according to our readers
When it comes to debating the merits of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” the world definitely does not live as one. In late October, British music fan Edward Carter compiled a giant...
Odell Beckham's favorite rookie running back can save Giants' run game
Giants fans are hungering to see The Kid, and Odell Beckham Jr. is whetting their appetites. “He’s going to be special,” Beckham told The Post. “I know that for sure....
FBI finds Hillary emails on Weiner's laptop, and they're not duplicates
The FBI reportedly has found emails from Hillary Clinton’s private server on the laptop computer seized from Anthony Weiner — and they are not duplicates of those already found in...
Man made up robbery tale after fatally shooting wife near Yankee Stadium: sources
A man allegedly shot his girlfriend dead in a park near Yankee Stadium because he suspected she was cheating on him — then tried to blame the murder on muggers,...
The dunk that ignited Kevin Durant's dominant night
OAKLAND, Calif. — Maybe being dunked on and stared down did it. Kevin Durant found some extra fire after Jerami Grant slammed one home right over him and his old...
The day after: Cubs fans flock to Wrigley to give thanks
CHICAGO — Wrigley Field became Wrigley Healed on Thursday, a shrine to all Cubs fans, a place to find peace and happiness that had eluded this franchise for 108 years....
Rikers guards to get lessons on how to talk nicely to inmates
The city plans to hire professional “motivators” to teach correction officers how to be kinder and gentler to young inmates on Rikers Island. The Department of Correction this week began...
Smoker dies of lung cancer, family wins $12.5M after blaming asbestos
The family of a man who claimed his lung-cancer death was caused by asbestos exposure was awarded $12.5 million by a Manhattan jury — despite the fact that he smoked...
Jets coach compares Darrelle Revis to a misbehaving child
Some have said Darrelle Revis is playing the worst football of his career. But that is what they said about Peyton Manning last season, and he wound up winning a...
GoPro and Fitbit may have already hit Wall Street peak
Wearables have gone out of fashion on Wall Street. Shares of GoPro and Fitbit got slammed by steep selloffs Thursday after the companies forecasted surprisingly weak holiday sales on top...
City day-care workers lied to investigators about violations
Officials at some of the city’s worst-rated day-care centers lied to undercover investigators who asked about their programs’ violations, it was reported Thursday. A report released by the state Senate’s...
Giants-Eagles: When betting this game, take the fresher team
The Giants-Eagles game Sunday could be labeled the Enigma Bowl. The Eagles were forecast by many to be terrible, but started 3-0 against poor competition after trading Sam Bradford to...
Stringer hints at mayoral run with hire of ex-City Council staffer
In another sign that he’s considering a mayoral run, Comptroller Scott Stringer has hired Preston Niblack, the former finance director for the City Council. Niblack, whose LinkedIn page shows he...
Stocks fall with investors scared over possible Trump presidency
Even Wall Street is down on this election. Stock markets slumped for the eighth straight day on Thursday, the longest losing streak since the Lehman Brothers demise, as Donald Trump’s...
Tragic crash gave Tracy Morgan a second chance at life
A little more than two years after narrowly escaping death in a horrific six-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, comedian Tracy Morgan sits in the living room of his...
Why Red Bulls don't seem worried about playoff deficit
The Red Bulls face a 1-0 deficit as they play Montreal on Sunday at Red Bull Arena in the second leg of the two-match aggregate Eastern Conference semifinal, yet they...
Yankees expected to make pitch for Aroldis Chapman return
When free agent Aroldis Chapman is allowed to talk money with teams starting Tuesday, the Yankees will be in play for the gas-throwing lefty. Until then, Chapman’s representatives and team...
US officials bracing for Election Day cyber attacks
Government officials believe Russia may try to unleash a wave of cyber attacks against the US on election day -- and steps are now being taken to prepare for possible...