November 9, 2016
Trump's legacy could be defined early with Supreme Court pick
Donald Trump will quickly begin to define his presidential legacy by nominating a new Supreme Court justice as one of his first acts in office. The high court has had...
Rents expected to rise near Second Avenue Subway
The Second Avenue Subway will be a boon for landlords near the new line, as rents are expected to rise by nearly $500 a month when the train goes into...
Here's what Trump needs to do when he gets in the White House
EVERYONE laughed when Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president in June 2015. I didn’t. In fact, I said Trump would be a formidable threat if he stuck to an...
Trump's victory sparks massive turnaround on Wall Street
Donald Trump sparked a massive turnaround on Wall Street, which swung from a 1,000-point decline in the futures market Tuesday night into a 256.95 gain in the Dow Jones industrial...
Trump likely to fill up his Cabinet with DC outsiders
He’s the ultimate outsider, so Donald Trump’s Cabinet is likely to include appointees who have little or no connection to Washington. Speculation among insiders — most of whom were dead...
Victor Cruz playing time getting cut — and that's a good thing
More is often better, but not in this case. Not with Victor Cruz and not for the Giants. His return this season was and is a critical component to so...
Tech titans' Twitter meltdown after Trump's surprising win
Silicon Valley is having a major meltdown over Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election. Top tech titans who had blasted Trump’s positions on immigration, women’s rights, the environment and...
Sprint's shares reach two-year high following Trump election
Sprint shares spiked 13 percent on Wednesday in the wake of the shocking election of Donald Trump as the next US president. The wireless carrier rose to $7.11, a two-year...
Ryan Fitzpatrick practices, but Bowles won't say he'll start
Ryan Fitzpatrick took the practice field Wednesday with the look of a man ready to play Sunday. Fitzpatrick, who suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee last Sunday, was...
Viacom's latest earnings are painful to hear
Viacom reported Q4 results on Wednesday — and the numbers were as hard to take as a double feature of “Ben-Hur” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Profits from continuing operations...
Carl Icahn comes away as big winner from Trump's victory
Carl Icahn is already profiting from Donald Trump’s victory. The billionaire activist who campaigned for the Republican was at the Trump victory party Tuesday night when he excused himself —...
Here's whom Democrats could turn to in 2020 to unseat Trump
A day after Donald Trump won the presidency, wounded Democrats were already plotting a comeback — mentioning Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tim Kaine as potential candidates...
Rent the infamous Grey Gardens Hamptons house for the holidays
Here's a fun Thanksgiving option. Grey Gardens, the East Hampton home that saw the extraordinary demise of two socialites — Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, related to Jacqueline Bouvier...
Yankees, Brian Cashman putting out Brian McCann feelers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Brian Cashman has deals he can make for Brian McCann right now. But some were from teams the Yankees general manager dismissed because he does not believe...
This is how Donald Trump won the election
Donald Trump’s vow to restore America’s greatness ultimately mattered more than his insults and controversies — sparking surprise shifts in the electorate that helped him upset Hillary Clinton. Despite blasting...
Matt Harvey recovery update: Scott Boras' bold prediction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The 2015 version of Matt Harvey is the one his agent envisions returning to the Mets in February. “He’s throwing free and easy and he’s strong,” Scott...
Multiple injured after shooting breaks out near Trump protests in Seattle
Five people were shot near an anti-Trump rally in Seattle on Wednesday night, police said. The shooting unfolded shortly before 7 p.m. around the corner from where the protesters were...
Why Giants' run game is worrying Rashad Jennings
The Giants haven’t been a bruising running team in quite some time, having been without a 1,000-yard rusher since Ahmad Bradshaw in 2012. But even for this new-look, pass-happy franchise,...
Sports Illustrated model buys $1.35M Village duplex
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Bock — who had fun at LeBron James’ Halloween party in costume with her boyfriend, NBA star Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers — is now...
The one scenario that could still get Hillary into the White House
For die-hard Democrats holding out hope that they won’t have to live through a Trump presidency, there is a last, incredibly long shot for them latch on to — a...
Knicks' much-maligned defense steps up in win over Nets
It was just the Nets, but the Knicks will take any victory at this juncture, especially when it is fueled by their maligned defense. After falling behind by 14 points...
Legalized pot: the other Election Day revolution
Democrats can also face their sorrow with self-medication. Indeed, the potheads among them will have a lot more states to light up in, thanks to Tuesday’s results. California, Massachusetts, Maine...
Jazz up the joint with Lena Horne's $2M brownstone
The late, great Lena Horne’s childhood brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the market for $1.99 million. Born in 1917, Horne lived in the landmarked home is at 519 Macon St....
Democrats need to get past their hysteria and move on
Tuesday’s surprise loss has Democrats in disbelief and denial — clawing for excuses, predicting Armageddon and refusing to accept the results. It’s unhealthy. A nation in need of unity and...
Trump's win leaves Republicans no time --- or need --- for blame games
President-elect Donald Trump’s surprise victory leaves Republicans with no time to waste on bickering or score-settling: It’s got to be all hands on deck to make America great again. The...
Trump's voters were 'hidden' in plain sight
PITTSBURGH — Dr. Anthony Ripepi wants the cosmopolitan class — who so misread everything about this election cycle — to know the first thing they might want to shed is...
Pardoning Hillary would be a win for the whole nation
President-elect Donald Trump and President Obama are due to meet Thursday to begin the transition in a way designed to unite the country. One of the best things they could...
What to tell your daughter: Sorry I dragged a child into politics!
Throughout October, our Facebook feeds filled up with kids in “I’m with her” shirts, with a rare shot of a child in a red “Make America Great Again” hat in...
Reformed party boy investor shells out $30M for NYC condos
Private equity honcho Marc Leder, who is based in Boca Raton, Fla., is purchasing his first Manhattan property. It’s not only a 5,596-square-foot, four-bedroom, 5½-bathroom penthouse duplex — he’s also...
Florist to the stars blooms with new home delivery service
We hear that the floral arrangement gurus at B Floral — with celeb clients that include Kelly Ripa and Martha Stewart, and high-profile corporate clients like Tinder and SoulCycle —...
Inside a pop artist's sparkly Upper East Side spread
The visuals come fast in Elizabeth Sutton’s polished Upper East Side foyer: the big blue eyes of a toddler waddling along a bamboo floor; a Havanese Maltese trotting by a...
Man who pointed laser at NYPD helicopter is a repeat offender
Cops arrested a man for pointing a laser at an NYPD helicopter on Wednesday morning -- six years after he was nabbed for pulling the same stunt, police said. Joseph...
Stan Van Gundy emerges as angry NBA foe of 'brazenly racist' Trump
Maybe Stan Van Gundy can run against Donald Trump in four years. The Detroit Pistons coach laced into the president-elect on Wednesday, the morning after the Republican nominee beat Hillary Clinton in...
Indie film producer charged in $26M fraud scheme
This Hollywood producer won’t be going to the Oscars anytime soon. David Bergstein, whose Capital Films churned out indie flicks like “Before the Devil Knows You’re dead,��� with Phillip Seymour...
Anti-Trump protesters take to the streets across America
Thousands of protesters chanting “Trump is Hitler!” stormed up Sixth Avenue en route to Trump Tower on Fifth on Wednesday night in one of many demonstrations nationwide against the new...
Trump's stunning upset was a gift for cable news ratings
The 2016 election cycle had been a ratings boon for US cable news networks, and Tuesday’s stunning presidential election victory by Republican Donald Trump was no different. Time Warner Inc.’s...
Yale professor lets students skip test in wake of Trump victory
Liberal college students, devastated over the results of the election, have been begging their teachers to cancel classes and midterm exams — and one Yale professor happily obliged on Wednesday....
Phillies as Cespedes buyer? More like match for Jay Bruce
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Phillies have been perceived as a possible destination for Yoenis Cespedes, largely because they are at a juncture in their rebuild in which they would like to...
Thousands of Americans are trying to jump ship to Canada
Immigration lawyers have been flooded with calls from rattled US citizens looking to jump ship to Canada since Donald Trump's surprise win over Hillary Clinton. “The seven fold increase of...
Cubs' biggest offseason focus as (mostly) contented champs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – In the aftermath of the Cubs’ first championship in 108 years, Theo Epstein, the architect of the title team, joked he was “going on a bender” and...
MLB is burning Chief Wahoo — kind of
Clothing and other items celebrating a 2016 Cleveland Indians World Series championship that never happened -- and bearing the most controversial logo in pro sports -- conveniently will be destroyed...
This election reminds us that social media is not reflective of real life
Two Americas awoke on Wednesday morning: One feeling elated with a renewed sense of pride in its country; another, somber, zombie-like and convulsing in shock. But neither America believes the...
City workers got $25M in duplicate tax refund checks
The city erroneously sent $25 million in checks to thousands of employees -- but not one single recipient tried to cash in, the Post has learned. The city mailed over...
Goldman Sachs might move to Germany because of Brexit
Goldman Sachs is considering shifting some of its assets and operations from London to Frankfurt, three people familiar with the matter said, as it tries to secure access to the...
Ayotte concedes NH senate race to Democratic challenger
Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire has conceded and congratulated her Democratic rival Gov. Maggie Hassan. In a statement late Wednesday, Ayotte said the voters have spoken and "now...
Watch journalists insist Trump would never win
The ugly 2016 presidential election finally ended with Donald Trump as the winner. The media did not take Trump seriously as a candidate throughout the race due to early polling and...
Steal this Victoria's Secret model's amazing look
It’s the coat that should be in every closet. The “Camel Coat” is a wardrobe staple that is perennially on-point. For three years, I’ve owned the same one from H&M...
De Blasio on Trump: at least a New Yorker won
Mayor de Blasio spent the campaign cycle trashing Donald Trump -- but on Wednesday he was quick to find a silver lining a day after the mogul trounced Hizzoner's pal,...
Miesha Tate spells out path to Ronda Rousey quitting after next fight
Don’t give Ronda Rousey her belt back just yet. Miesha Tate, once again taking pointed shots at her rival, said she believes the so-called “baddest woman, best fighter on the...
Luis Severino has backers for another look in Yankees rotation
David Cone is very aware how dominating Luis Severino was in 11 relief appearances this past season and how poor the right-hander performed in the same amount of games as...
Special needs student brings loaded gun to middle school
A Queens teen brought a loaded gun to his middle school Wednesday afternoon to show off to a friend, police said. The 13-year-old boy flashed the .22-caliber gun, which had...
Bodies found in alleged serial killer's yard identified by tattoos
A married couple was identified -- with the help of their many tattoos – as the corpses that were dug up on the property of a South Carolina serial killer,...
Christie grabs Atlantic City with his future in question
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s administration on Wednesday seized control of financially ailing Atlantic City – but the move is shrouded in uncertainty because he may soon land in President-elect...
For voters who elected Trump, it was 'rage against the machine'
In the 2008 U.S. election, Carrie Sheridan slept in her Honda Element as she campaigned across the country for Democrat Barack Obama. On Tuesday, the self-described community activist from the...
WWII memorial vandalized in apparent pipeline protest
Someone who was against the Dakota Access Pipeline apparently vandalized the World War II memorial in Washington, the National Park Service said Tuesday. Spokesman Mike Litterst said someone spray-painted the...
It's hard to faze New Yorkers ... but Trump just did
The 2016 presidential election was one of the closest contests in recent years, and Donald Trump's victory was truly shocking for many. We took to the streets to find out...
Wounded teen gunman charged after shootout with cops
Police have charged the trigger-happy teen whom cops shot in the Bronx and picked up another teen who accompanied him, authorities said. Zachary Irizarry, 19, was charged with attempted assault...
White House open to a Clinton pardon
The White House isn't ruling out the possibility of Hillary Clinton receiving a last-minute pardon from President Obama — even though she hasn't been charged with a crime. Asked at...
National recall after Newsweek misfires with Clinton cover
A national recall went out Wednesday for the special “Madame President” issue of Newsweek that was prematurely shipped to stores and newsstands across the country.
Why the markets decided to love Trump after all
When the unexpected happens, like Britain exiting the European Union or a combustible reality TV star becoming president, investors begin to panic, markets begin to wobble and pundits predict economic...
Cops mourn NYPD sergeant and 'family man' killed in line of duty
A sea of police officers, family members and friends streamed into a Long Island funeral home Wednesday afternoon to mourn the tragic loss of slain NYPD Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo. Hundreds...
Stunned Mexico ponders 'uncertain' relationship with US
MEXICO CITY — Hours after the United States elected Donald Trump to be its next president, Mexico began carefully laying the groundwork for a relationship with a new leader who...
Spurned lover unleashes revenge porn on her married boss
A woman who posted revenge pictures of her naked boss on his wife’s business Facebook page has been spared jail. Care worker Kaylea Reid, 26, swapped intimate photographs with her...
Bodies of couple found on alleged serial killer's property
A coroner says two bodies that were found on the property of a South Carolina man linked to five other deaths were a couple who had been buried there for...
Meet Melania Trump's Slovenia fan base
As supporters of Donald Trump across the US cheered the billionaire's unlikely ascent to the White House, residents of a tiny Slovenian town were rooting for someone else: his wife,...
Kurt Rambis saves most biting defense critique for Porzingis
Kurt Rambis, the Knicks’ newly assigned defensive coordinator, has his own theories on why the club is dead last in the NBA in defense — ranked 30th in points allowed...
President-elect Trump's car is almost ready
On the day Donald Trump becomes president, he’ll likely be getting two sets of keys: one for the White House and one for a brand new car.
Mom swears she became a sugar baby for all the right reasons
A mom of three has defended her decision to use "sugar baby" dating websites to support her kids after escaping from an abusive partner. Samantha, 24, from Tucson, Arizona, is...
This 'Babe Ruth' pitcher/slugger may get $300M
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Otani is what this current free-agent market lacks. He is a young, talented starter — already perceived as one of the best pitchers in the world...
Bookmaker loses $5M to gamblers who bet on Trump
An Irish bookmaker took a $5 million hit Wednesday, paying out a small fortune to gamblers who took a chance on Donald Trump. In October, gambling site Paddy Power doled...
Google's app is finally going to let you 'unsend' regrettable emails
Google has unveiled a potentially lifesaving function that will allow users to “unsend” controversial or embarrassing emails. We’ve all sent ill-advised messages to bosses, friends, relatives or ex-lovers and then...
Pharma bro releases Wu-Tang songs to celebrate Trump's win
President-elect Donald Trump's victory Tuesday has prompted embattled pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli to publicly debut some songs off the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album he bought for $2 million last year....
Mo Vaughn: from Mets bust to business breakthrough
“The Hit Dog” is trying to re-emerge as a top dog in the business world. Mo Vaughn last was in the public eye when the slugger made an ignominious exit...
Wall Street rebounds sharply after initial election shock
US stocks rose sharply on Wednesday, bouncing from a dramatic overnight sell-off as investors digested Donald Trump's surprise win in the presidential election, though the Mexican peso was battered. After...
Cops pick up third suspect in shootout with teen gunman
Police picked up a third suspect who accompanied the trigger-happy teen whom cops shot in the Bronx, authorities said Wednesday. The unnamed 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody around 9...
Devastated Hillary supporters just can't believe it's over
One of the longest and bitterest presidential campaigns has come to an end, and Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump. Her passionate supporters had gathered for potential victory parties, only...
Ryan Clady breaks down, as Jets must have feared
The Jets went 10 years without worrying about who was at left tackle. They could not make it through 10 games this year. Ryan Clady was placed on season-ending injured...
The real-life Atlantis was probably destroyed by a giant tsunami
The enormous tsunami thought to have destroyed the legendary lost city of Atlantis could have been caused by lava, a new theory suggests. Experts believe material from the volcanic eruption...
Giants rookie safety Darian Thompson done for season
Injuries kept Giants rookie safety Darian Thompson from holding onto his starting spot, and now they will prevent him from playing again this season. Thompson, the Giants' third-round pick out...
Eric Decker's wife blames daughter for getting in way of sex
Jessie James Decker had one thing on the brain on hump day. The country crooner whined Wednesday on Instagram about 2-year-old daughter Vivian getting in the way of private time with...
Trump: You'll remember what it's like to win as an American
Donald Trump sent an e-mail to his supporters Wednesday, vowing to follow through on his pledges to balance the budget, stop corruption, control the border and "bring jobs back to...
Padma Lakshmi's tips for the perfect selfie
Famous foodie Padma Lakshmi isn’t just heating up the kitchen. “I don’t buy the fact that women in their 40s or 50s lose their sex appeal,” says the 46-year-old mom,...
Man arrested for pointing laser at NYPD helicopter
Cops arrested a man for pointing a laser at an NYPD helicopter on Wednesday morning, police said. Joseph Purdon, 52, pointed the red laser at the cop chopper as it...
Obama says America is rooting for Trump's success
President Obama pledged a smooth transition of power to President-elect Donald Trump, saying that "We are Americans first." "We are all now rooting for his success in uniting and leading...
Juror tried to get free from bunny hoarder's trial
A fed-up juror could not hop free from Brooklyn's protracted bunny hoarder trial, when a judge on Wednesday said her gripes were not grounds for dismissal. Juror No. 1 complained...
Hillary Clinton's inspirational parting words to young women
On Wednesday morning, Hillary Clinton conceded to President-elect Donald Trump in a graceful but admittedly painful speech. Though she did not become the United States' first female president, her inspirational...
Americans look to New Zealand and Australia to flee Trump
Anxiety over a Donald Trump presidency is driving some Americans to seek escape in far-flung places such as New Zealand and Australia. The words “New Zealand immigration” began trending on...
Paul Ryan confident he will remain speaker with Trump
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan says Donald Trump's victory has turned politics on its head. He said he expects the new president to work hand-in-hand with the Republican-led Congress....
Here’s the cutest way to volunteer
Dog lovers who want to give back to the community are in luck: This nonprofit lets you raise a puppy for a year to help the blind. The Seeing Eye,...
The coolest fashion designers you need to know
Meet the white-hot designers who are mixing posh with play—dreaming up looks for life on the edge.
The logic behind Cespedes-to-Mets, Chapman-to-Yanks, Red Sox splash
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — First of all: Man, this free-agent crop stinks. Last year, my No. 30 free agent was Brett Anderson, who was good enough to receive a qualifying offer...
Clinton concedes: 'This is painful and it will be for a long time'
An emotional Hillary Clinton finally delivered her formal concession speech at the New Yorker Hotel in Midtown on Wednesday morning. “Last night I congratulated Donald Trump and offered to work...
Mysterious giant snowballs envelop Siberian beach
Thousands of giant snowballs have appeared on a remote 11-mile stretch of Russia’s Siberian coastline. The Sun reports that local people in the village of Nyda on the Yamal Peninsula,...
Feds bust drug ring in early morning raids
You wouldn’t want in-laws like these. Nine members of the dangerous “Thieves-In-Law” organized crime syndicate were charged in Brooklyn on Wednesday for running a criminal enterprise that raked in millions...
China's president tells Trump the two nations must cooperate
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidency, state TV reported on Wednesday, telling him the two biggest economies in the world shared responsibility...
ISIS leader doesn't expect to survive Mosul offensive
Islamic State overlord Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is preparing for his own death and making plans to transfer power to one of his deputies, according to reports. Baghdadi, 45, has quietly...
Man dies after 'swan diving' in front of train in Times Square
A man committed suicide at the Times Square station Wednesday by doing a "swan dive" into an oncoming train, witnesses told The Post. The man was hit by a northbound...
Trump's first tweet as president-elect: 'We will all come together'
Donald Trump's Twitter page received a quick post-Election Day makeover on Wednesday. His bio on the social media site now declares: "President-elect of the United States," and his background image...
Making sense of Trump's win: notable comments the morning after
Liberal take: Democrats Are Slaves to Demographics Key to Hillary Clinton’s defeat is that “the Democrats’' coalition of the ascendant did not ascend,” while “rural and working-class whites abandoned the...
Bill Belichick defends Trump letter before descent into farce
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick claimed Wednesday that the fawning letter he sent Donald Trump a day before the Republican scored a White House victory wasn’t "politically motivated.” "I...
Watch live: Hillary Clinton speaks after stunning defeat
Hillary Clinton addresses her staff and supporters Wednesday morning in the wake of her shocking defeat by Donald Trump. Her concession speech from the New Yorker Hotel’s Grand Ballroom comes 19 months...
This UFC champ isn't trading on her looks — she's a full-time badass
If you need a pin-up model flashing cleavage and curves to promote mixed martial arts, don’t bother Joanna Jedrzejczyk. But if you’re looking for one of the fiercest female fighters...
Wall Street reaction is muted after Trump's surprise win
Stocks opened slightly lower on Wall Street as markets had a tempered reaction to the victory of Donald Trump in the presidential election. Markets had been jittery over the prospect of...
Cristiano Ronaldo signs '$1.25B' lifetime contract with Nike
Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to a new lifetime contract with sports giant Nike that will earn him an astonishing $1.25 billion. Only a day after putting pen to paper on...
Cuba readying for 'range of enemy actions' after Trump win
HAVANA — Cuba on Wednesday announced the launch of five days of nationwide military exercises to prepare troops to confront what the government calls "a range of enemy actions." The...
Morgans Hotel extends deadline for Burkle to wrap up deal
Ron Burkle and Sam Nazarian’s SBE Entertainment on Wednesday were close to seeing the window close on their ability to complete their buyout of the Morgans Hotel Group — until the...
The history of the ugliest race for the White House
The 2016 presidential race began in June 2015, when Donald Trump descended an escalator at Trump Tower to announce he was running for the Oval Office — and immediately became...
Trump camp leaves door open to special prosecutor for Clinton
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's campaign manager is not ruling out the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton's private email server. Kellyanne Conway told MSNBC she had not yet...
World leaders pledge to work with Trump
World leaders pledged to work with Donald Trump after his shocking victory in the US presidential election, but some officials expressed alarm that the vote could mark the end of...
Several dead and dozens injured after tram overturns in London
At least seven people were killed and more than 50 others were injured when a tram – whose driver was later arrested -- derailed and overturned Wednesday morning in London,...
Trump backs his motto: 'I get what I'm after'
He’s the unlikely king. Donald Trump may be the most doubted presidential candidate in American history — but the embattled businessman weathered countless controversies during the 2016 election, only to...
Obama congratulates Trump on his victory
Donald Trump will visit the White House Thursday to meet with President Obama, who phoned his successor Wednesday morning to offer congratulations. "From the White House residence, the president phoned...
Trump's victory speech helps soothe market concerns
Health care and some large Silicon Valley stocks are trading lower at the open, while broader indices trade higher after Donald Trump's election victory. Google, Apple and Amazon were all...
Putin wants to restore relations between Russia and US
MOSCOW - Russia is ready to do its part to fully restore ties with Washington following the election of businessman Donald Trump as the next U.S. President, Russian President Vladimir...
'Not my president': Protests erupt after Trump victory
Protests broke out across California and Oregon early Wednesday in the wake of Donald Trump’s stunning presidential victory. Angry gatherings were reported in Portland, Oregon, and on the campuses of...
The world wakes up to President-elect Trump
MEXICO CITY — The world faces a starkly different America led by a President Donald Trump. While the billionaire businessman's election was welcomed in some countries, others saw it as...
Trump win shakes up world markets as shares, dollar tumble
HONG KONG — The prospect of a Trump presidency jolted markets around the world Wednesday, sending Dow futures and Asian stock prices sharply lower as investors panicked over uncertainties on...
Women voting for Clinton devastated by shocking loss
Women across the nation were bursting with pride Tuesday at the chance to vote for a woman for president — only to have their hopes of a barrier-breaking election shattered....
Putin sends Trump congratulatory telegram
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent Donald Trump a telegram of congratulation on winning the U.S. presidential election. In a brief statement Wednesday, the Kremlin said Putin expressed "his hope...
Trump's win a repudiation of Obama and a huge victory for 'forgotten Americans'
Donald Trump likely made history — winning the presidency only 17 months after entering politics, after being counted out time and again. His win (assuming Clinton concedes today) is a...
Donald Trump is the punk-rock president America deserves
Donald Trump may favor stodgy blue suits and boring red ties and wear his hair in a strange double combover, but don’t be fooled. That’s how he looks, not who...
Trump says Clinton called to congratulate him on his win
Donald Trump claimed victory early Wednesday morning, saying in his acceptance speech that Hillary Clinton had already congratulated him on his astonishing win. "And I congratulated her and her family...
Trump victory is a win for the little guy over the elite
And so this is how the Obama era of Hope & Change really ends. With the world turned upside down, and with President Obama having to pass the baton to...
Don't forget, 'The Simpsons' saw President Trump coming
Back in the year 2000, "The Simpsons" made a joke about Donald Trump becoming president of the United States. It may have seemed absurd at the time, but now President...
Pennsylvanians tired of the establishment made their voices heard
PITTSBURGH — Donald J. Trump pulled a stunning upset in Pennsylvania, becoming the first Republican presidential nominee to win there since 1988 as he swept the state’s coveted 20 electoral...
Watch live: Donald Trump speaks after historic upset
Donald Trump took the stage early Wednesday morning to deliver his victory speech following a dramatically tight race. Trump was declared the winner shortly before 3 a.m., sweeping up key...
Donald Trump sweeps to victory in historic upset
Donald Trump scored a stunning and historic upset victory in the presidential election Wednesday morning, once again defying predictions and winning key battleground states to capture the White House. Giddy...
Trump supporters rejoice as election swings their way
Trump backers were all smiles as the election results rolled in election night.
Trump's huge election night changes US politics forever
The nation’s cultural and political elite has been handed its walking papers by the American electorate. What just happened is the most momentous shift in American political and cultural life...
Podesta: Clinton won't be conceding tonight
Hillary Clinton's defiant campaign chair said several states are still "too close to call" and the Democratic nominee "is not done yet." "It's been a long campaign but I can...
Hillary's election party turns seriously depressing
A shoulder-to-shoulder room at the Hilton Hotel chanted Donald Trump’s name as women of all ages huddled in groups across town with tears streaming down their faces. Jubilation radiated through...
State Senate races a big win for GOP — and huge loss for de Blasio
Hillary Clinton won New York big, but Donald Trump’s coattails outside the city were enough to give Republicans outright control of the state Senate. The GOP withstood Democratic challenges in...
Clinton supporters weep after election takes unexpected turn
Clinton backers couldn't hide their emotions as election night took an unexpected turn.
Are Jets hiding the rough truth about Bryce Petty?
You could hear Jets fans screaming Monday when coach Todd Bowles said a healthy Ryan Fitzpatrick gives the team the best chance to win. Backup Bryce Petty is more popular...
4-year-old girl decapitated in ritual aimed at finding lost cell phone
A 4-year-old girl was decapitated and her arms were severed last week in rural India as part of a black magic ritual aimed at finding a lost cell phone. The...
Why can't NBA's next star-studded darling team break out?
Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns, one of the NBA’s brightest young stars, followed teammate Andrew Wiggins as Rookie of the Year last season. They led the Timberwolves to Brooklyn on Election Day...
Police in standoff with gunman after cop is fatally shot in Arizona
SHOW LOW, Ariz. — A police officer was fatally shot Tuesday outside a fast-food restaurant in eastern Arizona, and authorities were negotiating with a barricaded suspect. Police identified the suspect...
Departing hospitals chief took 52 out-of-state trips in brief tenure
Departing municipal-hospitals President Dr. Ramanathan “Ram” Raju took 52 out-of-state trips in the two years and eight months he ran the system — including for all or part of 78...
Giants giving the man who drafted Eli Manning his moment
Former Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during halftime of Monday night’s game against the Bengals. Accorsi retired after the 2006 season,...
Do the Jets have their coach of the future?
Todd Bowles has coached 25 games with the Jets, winning 13 of them and losing 12. His record is the definition of mediocre right now. In the spirit of Election...
Funding the Tappan Zee Bridge is New York's best-kept secret
It’s the best-kept secret in all of New York: How exactly does Gov. Cuomo plan to pay for the $3.9 billion new Tappan Zee Bridge that even now is being...
Republicans retain majority in Congress
Republicans have clinched continued House control for the new Congress. They'll likely lose seats from their current historic high, but they won enough seats to extend their six-year streak of...
Outraged Joakim Noah leads sports world's Trump panic
As Election Day became Election Night became a shocking Wednesday morning, it appeared Donald Trump was going to become president. The controversial Republican nominee has not been particularly popular in...
Uncle Sam's health honchos are blowing smoke on e-cigs
Survey data indicate that millions of Americans have used electronic cigarettes to quit smoking, thereby dramatically reducing the health risks they face. Thomas Frieden, director of the US Centers for...
Newsweek under fire for presidential commemorative covers
Newsweek’s partner in its commemorative-issue business clearly jumped the gun by printing and distributing a “Madam President” issue proclaiming Hillary Clinton had won the election. The issue went on sale...
Twitter wars dominate the race in 'first social-media election’
It was the election Americans couldn’t get away from — with presidential hopefuls using social media to connect with citizens as they never have before. “Without a doubt this is...
Joe Arpaio out as sheriff amid criminal charges
Infamous Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was voted out of office in a bid for his seventh term amid a racial profiling case that culminated in a criminal charge two weeks...
It's time to plug New York's leaky bail laws
New Yorkers will say good-bye for the last time Thursday to hero NYPD cop Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo, who’ll be laid to rest after being shot to death Friday by crazed...