January 18, 2017
Cuomo looks to enforce tax laws on out-of-state Web sales
New Yorkers are going to get nickeled-and-dimed in the new state budget, with added fees on everything from prepaid cellphones to titles for motor vehicles. The biggest hit would be...
Harambe's grandmother dies at 49
MIAMI — Zoo Miami's matriarch gorilla, Josephine, who was grandmother to the internet-famous Harambe, has died. The zoo announced on social media that the 49-year-old ape was euthanized Wednesday morning,...
Danny Garcia's dad hurls racial slurs at Keith Thurman in boxing fracas
CBS might want to get its censor button handy now that it has announced it will televise the March 4 welterweight unification bout between Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia at...
Trump has been great for jobs — but needs to get a handle on trade
Even before taking office, Donald Trump has been good at bullying companies into keeping jobs in the US. That will win praise from voters, including me. He has, essentially, abolished...
Teacher claims he was fired 'for cancer surgery'
A Success Academy Charter School teacher says he was fired for taking four weeks off — for cancer surgery. Thorton Maldonado, 36, said he was “well liked by his students...
John Tortorella challenges LeBron to prove he can skate
After what feels like a long hiatus from someone in sports weighing in on the popular “Could LeBron dominate [sport that is not basketball]?” hypothetical question, the NHL's John Tortorella brought...
Redstone's ex-gal wants him examined to help case: lawyers
Sumner Redstone’s former girlfriend wants to examine him. Sydney Holland, the media mogul’s former live-in lover, wants doctors to evaluate the media mogul’s mental capability so she can better defend...
Olivia Munn reportedly at center of Aaron Rodgers' family feud
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is likely to get sacked in the NFC championship Sunday, but he’s taking his hardest blows off the field — from his own family....
Alexander Hamilton's writings auctioned off for nearly $2.6M
History buffs shelled out nearly $2.6 million for a treasure trove of Alexander Hamilton’s writings on Wednesday,at a Manhattan auction highlighted by The Post founder’s most personal letters to loved...
Cuomo's budget gives NYC over $400M in funding increases
Gov. Cuomo’s new state budget shifts at least $56 million in costs to New York City — but also includes more than $400 million in funding increases for the city,...
'A great, consistent career': US upstart wows Roger Federer
Noah Rubin was disappointed with the result, but pleased with his performance. Star-struck when his second-round Australian Open match started, the Merrick, L.I., native lived out a lifelong dream by...
Netflix adds way more new subscribers than forecast
Netflix added 7.05 million new subscribers in its fourth quarter — obliterating its forecast by 36 percent and driving shares of the video streamer to new highs. Particularly impressive was...
Online shoppers take a bite out of popular retailers
Online shopping’s reign of terror over brick-and-mortar retailers clobbered three companies on Wednesday. Target shares fell 5.8 percent, to $66.85, after the “cheap chic” retailer announced a 1.3 percent decline...
MDC Partners stock climbs after settling with SEC
The stock of MDC Partners gained 4.4 percent on Wednesday after the advertising agency settled a regulatory probe into undisclosed perks given to its former chief executive. In settling the...
Doesn't look like Obama has any interest in pardoning Hillary
Hillary Clinton has just a few hours left to secure a pardon from President Obama. After that, she takes her chances with whatever the mercurial Donald Trump has in store...
Cuomo suggests lifting cap on charter school expansion
In a potential boon for charter schools, Gov. Cuomo has proposed abolishing the cap that limits the sector’s expansion in New York City. Advocates applauded the move, which the governor...
Student loan giant sued for cheating borrowers
Navient, the largest US student loan servicing company, made borrowers pay more than they should have by processing information incorrectly and not informing people that they could lower their rates,...
Christie turned down Trump job over wife's concerns
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he turned down several Trump administration jobs because wife Mary Pat told him if he moved to Washington, she wouldn’t go with him. “[Trump]...
Facebook pledges to go after fake news, hoaxes
Facebook is committed to clamping down on fake news and hoaxes, Sheryl Sandberg told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. “We know that people don’t want to...
Derrick Rose and a lively bench answer Hornacek's playoff call
BOSTON — With the season slipping away, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek wanted to know before facing the Celtics if his players had given up. “The one thing I asked them...
Trump promises health care plan will be cheaper than ObamaCare
Donald Trump tried to assure skeptics Wednesday that his national health care plan would be a cheaper alternative to ObamaCare and that “nobody is going to be dying on the...
'Just uncorked on this kid': Tracing the legend of Le'Veon Bell
It is Le’Veon Bell, more than anyone, for whom this Steelers-Patriots AFC Championship game tolls. Week 1, Bell’s senior year, against Worthington-Kilbourne High School: “He catches a punt, and just...
How gaining nearly 30 pounds saved this fitness guru's life
Emily Skye wasn’t always the super fit, healthy lifestyle ambassador and glowing female role model she is today. Seven years ago, a shadow of her current self weighing just 103...
Roethlisberger is a problem Patriots haven't known this year
Now the fun begins for the Patriots, because the challenge for a fifth Super Bowl title for the franchise truly begins. Now, after playing against some of the NFL’s worst...
What we learned from Hall of Fame vote: PED stars are coming
Plenty to discuss, so here are the takeaways from the 2017 Hall of Fame’s announcement of the Baseball Writers Association of America’s voting results: 1. The Steroid-Era Scapegoats are halfway...
Steinbrenners want to own Yankees for 'eternity'
Don’t expect the Steinbrenner family to sell the Yankees. Not soon — and not ever. That’s according to Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, one of the general partners of the Yankees. “We’re...
Paul McCartney sues for rights to songs he wrote with John Lennon
Paul McCartney has sued Sony's music publishing company seeking the rights to the catalog of songs he created with John Lennon as a member of The Beatles.
Deal for more MTA fare hikes helps Cuomo avoid trouble
The MTA’s new contract with the Transport Workers Union means 28 months of labor peace — but at what cost? TWU Local 100’s 38,000 city bus and subway workers scored...
Why parents want out of de Blasio-run schools
Some 1,100 charter parents rallied in Albany on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to protect the public schools that are delivering hope and opportunity in many of New York’s toughest neighborhoods. It’s...
The press declares war on Trump
As Donald Trump gets set to take office, the press corps has erupted in smugness — and prepared for war. Start with the furor when Team Trump suggested moving daily...
Trump picks Sonny Perdue for agriculture secretary: report
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will name former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his nominee for secretary of agriculture on Thursday, a senior transition official said on Wednesday. Perdue, 70, served...
Having a clear plan is the weapon Trump's treasury secretary pick needs
The lefty smear apparatus is about to take aim at maybe the most vulnerable of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet choices: Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin, who will no doubt face withering...
Why liberals just love to set terrorists free
What is it about progressives like President Obama — and even pretend progressives like Gov. Andrew Cuomo — that makes them so forgiving of terrorists? Obama, on his way out...
Doug Weight's 40-game Isles audition starts with a spat
The Doug Weight era began with a near fight, Islanders teammates Ryan Strome and Calvin de Haan dropping the gloves during a drill, though no punches were thrown. The day...
New series to pull back the curtain on Bill and Monica
"American Crime Story" found a breakout hit with O.J. Simpson, now it's turning to another 1990's scandal to provide it with more ratings gold, according to reports.
Why Jorge Posada got wiped out of Hall of Fame voting
The Core Four is 0-for-1 when it comes to baseball immortality. Jorge Posada, the first member of the Yankees’ beloved quartet to retire, fell off the Baseball Writers Association of...
Chargers' first appearance in LA was an owner-hissing disaster
The Chargers got their first taste of the Los Angeles crowd on Wednesday -- a combination of hesitant fans, angry hecklers and empty seats. Chargers owner Dean Spanos took the stage...
Antonio Brown's explanation for 'a--holes' Facebook video post
Steelers receiver Antonio Brown did his best on Wednesday to move on from his social media gaffe following Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff win in Kansas City, where he broadcast Pittsburgh’s...
'Thank God I'm still alive': Woman survives being run over by bus
She thought her life was over. A woman who was run over by a mini yellow school bus told The Post she thought she'd never see her family again as...
Trump still hasn't named official White House photographer
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly not named an official White House photographer, bucking a tradition that started with President Lyndon Johnson. President Obama is leaving the White House along with...
Porzingis will check how serious injury is as Knicks hold breath
BOSTON — The Knicks’ starting front court of Joakim Noah and Kristaps Porzingis not only missed Wednesday’s game against the Celtics, but the duo will have dueling MRI exams for...
Jose Canseco blasts 'hypocrisy' in harsh Hall of Fame rant
Jose Canseco believes the wrong people are pumped up to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The baseball pariah and whistle-blower was incensed Wednesday as voting was announced for...
91-year-old gay vet: 'I can go to my grave with my head held high'
Gay veteran Hubert Edward Spires, 91, of Norwalk, Conn., was recently granted an honorable discharge — nearly 69 years after leaving the Air Force with the word “undesirable” on his...
Need a date? Try the maid
When Cassie Mordaga dropped her 6-year-old Labrador mix, Jake, off with her new dog trainer, Steve Del Savio, two years ago, it was puppy love at first sight. “I [found]...
Bharara sues city over NYPD rejecting man with HIV
A Brooklyn man who said he was denied a city job because of his HIV status gained a powerful ally this week when Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara took up...
'I want to be the ace': Here's the bright future of Yankees rotation
James Kaprielian said he didn’t spend much time looking at what the Yankees did this offseason. Justus Sheffield is still adjusting to life as a Yankee after being involved in...
'Baskets' star lets his mom 'shine through' in Emmy-winning role
"Baskets" returns for its second season Thursday night — with an Emmy winner in tow. Louie Anderson, 63, won the coveted statuette for his supporting role as Christine Baskets, the...
Raines, Bagwell, Rodriguez voted into Hall of Fame
Big haul, bigger Hall. Again. For the fourth consecutive year, the Hall of Fame welcomed multiple electees Wednesday from the Baseball Writers Association of America’s ballot. Slugger Jeff Bagwell, speedster...
MTA didn't follow fed's safety tips before LIRR crash
The MTA admitted Wednesday that it failed to implement safety recommendations issued by the federal government in the wake of a 2016 deadly train crash in Hoboken that could have...
Hey moms, stop putting your kids first
What if mothers treated themselves as well as they treated their children? What if they put their own health, happiness and well-being first, allowing them in turn to be better...
Is the world ready for Ryan Lochte's 'new image'?
New year, new Ryan Lochte? That's what one company wants you to believe with 2016's disgraced Olympian at the center of its new advertising campaign. PowerBar made the bold decision...
Henrik Lundqvist crisis hijacking Rangers season — what now?
There is no denial of what’s happening. There is no obtuse rationalizing, no sidestepping, no minimizing the issue. There is just the Rangers in the midst of crisis, acknowledging what...
St. John's drops super-recruit Zach Brown after robbery busts
St. John’s has parted ways with troubled center Zach Brown. The 7-foot-1 Miami native, a four-star, top-50 recruit, was released Wednesday afternoon from his National Letter of Intent -- as...
These GPS jeans vibrate directions to their users
A new type of GPS is being designed as a pair of jeans that vibrates in the direction the wearer needs to turn. This would be the ultimate "hands-free" way...
Obama's broken promise to 'fix broken politics' and other notable comments
Politics wonk: Barack Obama’s Broken Promise Ten years ago this week, Barack Obama launched his presidential run with an online video in which he made a huge promise, recalls Chris...
McAvoy wows as a sinister Sybil in Shyamalan’s ‘Split’
It isn’t up to par with his previous chiller, “The Visit,” but M. Night Shyamalan’s latest features a dazzling performance by James McAvoy as a villain with raging multiple-personality disorder....
McDonald’s drama ‘The Founder’ is a whopper of a movie
“Is this a great country or what?” asked Michael Keaton’s Billy Blazejowski, a bold young capitalist, in 1982’s “Night Shift.” Three decades later, Keaton’s bold middle-aged capitalist Ray Kroc says,...
Cuomo announces new law against toll evaders
Time has run out for toll evaders! The state motor vehicles department will now suspend the car registrations of drivers who rack up three or more unpaid toll violations in...
Jerry Lawler recalls night he nearly died in the WWE ring
Jerry “The King” Lawler made a return to "SmackDown Live" for the first time in months for Tuesday’s episode in his hometown of Memphis, Tenn., but his interview with wrestler...
How to get a mega-mansion in New York City
In Greenwich Village, a Manhattan neighborhood known for its Bohemian and artsy culture, rows of townhouses with beautiful red brick facades bespeak its storied past. Indeed, most of these townhouses,...
High school ref attacker will get another chance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNCrs63JeuM One of the Texas high school football players who took a vicious cheap shot at an official two seasons ago, gaining internet notoriety, national outrage and a suspension, will...
Sentence delayed for brute convicted of beating of gay man
The family of a gay, black student beaten to near-death by a band of Hasidic neighborhood watchmen will have to wait two more months to see their son's lead attacker...
This old-school 'technology' will make you way more productive
Krista Ray, a 22-year-old theater producer based in New York City, used to keep all of her to-do lists and schedules in one place: Google calendar. But last summer she...
Obama warns 'moment may be passing' for two-state solution
President Obama on Wednesday warned that the "moment may be passing" for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Obama said in his final White House news conference that he...
Ice cream killer called her victims 'monsters' in memoir
The Austrian femme fatale nicknamed the “Ice Cream Killer” penned a memoir about her dirty deeds, calling her victims “monsters” who turned her into a bloodthirsty “beast.” "I killed two men,...
Obama defends sanctions imposed on Russia
President Obama defended the sanctions imposed on Russia over its incursion into Ukraine and annexation of Crimea — and cautioned Donald Trump about reversing them once he assumes office. He...
If you do this on planes, people will definitely hate you
If you hate flying — and blame your fellow passengers for that — you’re not alone. On Tuesday, travel site Expedia released a survey of more than 1,000 American adults...
Boffo bank earnings point to Wall Street recovery
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup reported better-than-expected earnings for the final quarter of 2016 on Wednesday, showing that Wall Street has pretty much recovered from last year’s rough start. Goldman Sachs...
Here is yet another reason to cut calories
Cutting down the amount you eat could help you live up to 18 years longer, a study suggests. Researchers say having fewer calories in your diet as an adult can...
Obama just became a Jumpman
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPVQwWGhh8T/?taken-by=playerstribune On Friday, President Obama will walk out of the White House with a sharp new pair of sneakers. When the Chicago Cubs paid the presidential home a visit on...
Orlando nightclub shooter's wife pleads not guilty
The widow of Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges of aiding and abetting her husband in the fatal bloodbath, and obstructing the investigation. California...
Bryce Harper's battle with Nats front office just getting started
A “wow” tweet here, a veiled shot there. Bryce Harper isn’t afraid of tweaking his own team, which makes his impending free agency all the more intriguing. The latest salvo...
Feds seek to indict Garner chokehold cop before Trump takes office
The Obama administration is scrambling to secure an indictment in the racially charged, NYPD killing of Eric Garner before President-elect Donald Trump takes office Friday and potentially scraps the case,...
Tom Price forced to go on defensive at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Price, Donald Trump’s choice for Health and Human Services secretary, batted down allegations Wednesday that he might have broken the law on his stock investments. “Everything...
Chicago police gun down an armed man after fight spills into the street
A pair of Chicago police officers happened to come across a fight that turned dangerous when a gun was pulled. Darius Jones was gunned down by police officers after he shot...
Woman, inmate accused of having sex in car with kids in back seat
An inmate on a work-release program was taken back to a Pennsylvania prison after he was caught having sex with a woman inside a car with two children in the...
Video captures school bus plowing into woman
https://twitter.com/NYScanner/status/820758351990681603 A terrifying video shows a yellow school bus plowing into a woman at a Brooklyn intersection. The 43-year-old victim survived the horrific crash. The woman was crossing the street...
Obama defends commutation of Chelsea Manning
President Obama on Wednesday defended commuting Chelsea Manning’s 35-year prison sentence — saying the seven years the Army private will have spent behind bars would deter others from leaking government...
Fox rejects Super Bowl ad featuring border wall
Super Bowl LI is still 18 days away, but Madison Avenue’s TV ad controversy game has already started. Fox, which will broadcast this year’s NFL Championship game, has asked for...
Cuomo warns Trump on 'pitfalls' of Obamacare repeal
Gov. Cuomo said he told President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday that issues being discussed in Washington "could have a profound effect on New York." "We discussed how the ACA affects...
Obama takes subtle jab at Trump in final press conference
President Obama on Wednesday thanked the Washington press corps during his final news conference — and in a not-so-veiled message to Donald Trump pointedly talked about the news media's vital...
Teen girl allegedly raped young man at knifepoint
A 17-year-old Michigan girl could face life behind bars after she allegedly raped a young man at knifepoint, according to a report. Lestina Marie Smith was arraigned Tuesday in a...
De Blasio had better hope Hillary doesn't run for mayor
Her aides insist Hillary Clinton isn't running for mayor — but if she did, she'd cream Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to a new poll. The Quinnipiac University poll of...
The White House is actually a $400M mega mansion
When Donald Trump takes office as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, he’ll be getting the keys to a nearly $400 million home. The value of the...
Martin Shkreli's complaint leads to FTC drug price settlement
Martin Shkreli . . . whistleblower? The Federal Trade Commission, following an exclusive report by The Post, has settled charges against UK-based drug maker Mallinckrodt for allegedly creating a monopoly...
CIA conducted experiments on self-proclaimed psychic
Self-described psychic Uri Geller, who mesmerized 1970s TV audiences with his spoon-bending acts, was subjected to experiments that tried to weaponize his mental abilities, newly declassified CIA documents show. As...
Courtney Lee won't troll Hornacek if he's benched again
BOSTON – Courtney Lee took a backseat to Ron Baker for a second straight game in the Knicks' 117-106 win over the Celtics, but says this time he won’t risk...
How NFL's free-agent receivers sabotaged themselves in 2016
If merely capable wide receivers make it to their second NFL contract, they can get flat-out paid in free agency. Last offseason, Marvin Jones got a $40 million deal from...
George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara both hospitalized
Former President George H.W. Bush was rushed to a Houston hospital and later moved to intensive care — and his wife, Barbara, was also hospitalized Wednesday after feeling fatigued. A...
Millions of CIA documents reveal UFO investigations and more
The CIA published a trove of declassified documents online for the first time this week — including reports from as far back as the 1940s on topics like the Cold War,...
Roethlisberger fires back at Edelman as battle heats up
Ben Roethlisberger suggested Julian Edelman look into the Steelers trophy case to better understand how Pittsburgh handles its business. The Steelers quarterback returned fire on Wednesday, after the Patriots wide...
Shark's 'virgin birth' could save her species
A leopard shark in a Queensland, Australia, aquarium has made history with a "virgin birth" that scientists say could help save her endangered species. Leonie the leopard shark is the...
This is America’s most expensive home
There’s a new fresh prince in Bel Air. A sprawling, newly built spec mansion located in the Bel Air enclave of Los Angeles will list this week for a stratospheric...
Ferrari driven by Tom Selleck on 'Magnum, P.I.' to be auctioned
A slice of Hawaiian paradise — a red Ferrari that turned heads on the set of “Magnum, P.I.” — is hitting the auction block this week. Auction house Bonhams is hoping...
John Sampson sentenced to five years in prison for corruption
He’s sorry all right — but mostly for himself. Disgraced ex-state Sen. John Sampson waffled on Wednesday about how he’s been “suffering” because of his corruption conviction, as a judge...
Trump's transition websites suffer technical problems
The official websites for President-elect Donald Trump's transition office were functioning sporadically Wednesday morning. Days before being sworn in as president, Trump's GreatAgain.gov and PTT.gov websites -- both run on...
Police hero carries 88-year-old to safety from burning car
Dashcam video in Wadsworth, Ohio, captured a police officer saving a woman and her 88-year-old mother from a burning car. Cody Lamielle initially was called in after reports of a...
Russian prostitute: Putin is right about us being the best
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Donald Trump never played around with prostitutes in a Moscow hotel – but called his country’s hookers “the best in the world.” “Natasha,”...
Carmelo done caring about Phil Jackson after 'short' summit
BOSTON — Carmelo Anthony said he’s done wondering what Knicks management thinks of him and wants to be more “focused’’ on guiding his teammates through this crisis than being any...
'Will & Grace' revival officially coming to NBC
NBC is officially reviving “Will & Grace.” After months of rumors, the network confirmed Wednesday that it’s ordered 10 new episodes of the popular sitcom to premiere during the 2017-18...
George H.W. Bush has the best excuse to skip the inauguration
Ailing former President George H. W. Bush eerily predicted a serious health scare that hospitalized him and his wife in a letter to Donald Trump last week explaining why he...
Giants defensive backs rejected infamous Miami trip
The Giants wide receivers weren’t the only ones invited to Miami for the infamous boat trip with Trey Songz and Justin Bieber. The defensive backs were, too, according to safety...
Julian Assange won't surrender to US after all
Julian Assange's lawyer says that President Obama's surprise commutation of Chelsea Manning's sentence didn't meet conditions set for Assange to surrender to face espionage charges. “Mr. Assange welcomes the announcement...
Strip club waitress vanishes after getting pulled over
A Kansas City strip club waitress vanished two days ago after police pulled her over in her car — and she hasn’t been seen since, according to published reports. Toni...
Hollywood producer found dead with drugs in apartment
A Soho building superintendent entered a tenant’s apartment because of a water problem only to find the man’s friend — a Hollywood producer — dead in a chair, police said Wednesday. The...
Scientists think tigers can thrive again in Central Asia
Tigers could soon roam Central Asia again. The Caspian tiger, one of the largest cats to ever live, used to prowl through Turkey and large swaths of Central Asia to include Iran, Iraq and...
Russian company mints 'In Trump we Trust' coins
A Russian company is cashing in on Donald Trump’s popularity in its country by minting a sterling silver coin with his likeness – and the slogan “In Trump we Trust.”...
Alabama judge might be Trump's Supreme Court pick
William Pryor, a judge on the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Alabama, has emerged as Donald Trump's possible pick for the US Supreme Court. Trump met with Pryor...
Aaron Rodgers 'blowup' with brother started family feud
The family feud between NFL star Aaron Rodgers and younger brother Jordan exploded long before it took center stage on "The Bachelorette." People magazine, citing a source close to the...
Chelsea Manning pardon 'troubles' Donald Trump
President Obama's eleventh hour pardon of convicted leaker Chelsea Manning has "troubled" President-elect Donald Trump, a spokesman said Wednesday. "I think the president-elect is troubled by this action," incoming White...
It's almost impossible to stop this new Gmail phishing attack
A new phishing technique is fooling internet users into giving hackers access to their Gmail accounts. According to WordPress security plugin creator Wordfence, the way that the attack works is...
11 voters share their Hall of Fame ballots
The Post has 11 writers on staff who vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Before the Class of 2017 is unveiled Wednesday evening, here are their ballots (in alphabetical order):...
Cuomo renames embattled economic growth program
If it doesn’t work, change the name. Gov. Cuomo’s oft-criticized Start-Up NY program is being reconstituted with another name and new, less restrictive rules. The governor’s latest budget proposal, released...
Woman miraculously walks again after a year of paralysis
Jamie Dinh had just come home from snowboarding when she felt a tingling in her fingers, which, unknown to her, was the first symptom of an autoimmune disorder that left...
It's open season for 'death threats' on tennis' top players
Today’s top tennis players blame the rise of gambling for the increase in cyber-bullying, saying they constantly receive death threats and are helpless as big gambling companies snatch up huge...
Brian Cashman: Yankees ready to be 'big-game hunters' in 2018
The Yankees haven’t made too many big free-agent splashes in the past two years -- bringing back Aroldis Chapman and signing Matt Holiday are the main two moves they’ve made...
Teen abducted at birth defends kidnapper as 'a great mother'
The 18-year-old girl snatched from a Florida hospital as a baby and raised by a woman who wasn't her mom defended her alleged kidnapper Wednesday, insisting the woman was “a...
Wolf therapy helped me overcome anorexia
A California rape survivor who became severely anorexic after the assault credits wolves with saving her life. Sarah Varley — who was raped when she was 19 years old — developed a debilitating form...
George H.W. Bush to be released from hospital
Former President George H.W. Bush is expected to be released from the hospital soon, his spokesman said Wednesday. The 92-year-old former president has been hospitalized at Houston Methodist Hospital in...
Broncos hired new coach aware of 'sleaze ball' penis-rubbing past
The Denver Broncos say they hired Vance Joseph as their new head coach fully aware that Joseph once was suspended from his job as an assistant coach at the University...
These electric charging roads kick ass-phalt
An Israel-based startup called ElectRoad is developing a technology that would make it possible for electric cars to charge their batteries simply by driving over the road. A specific type...
Stray dogs get some puppy love during severe cold snap
These Turkish pooches didn't get the cold shoulder during a recent deep freeze. Heartwarming images posted on social media over the weekend show a line of makeshift dog beds at...
Avison Young's Greg Kraut takes on developer gig
Real estate broker Greg Kraut, who helped found the local Avison Young office, is becoming a developer as he joins Rod Kritsberg’s K Property Group. The duo will focus on...
Cops hunt for preppy jerk who killed fox with crossbow
A preppy jerk illegally killed a hungry fox at a Long Island park -- and now cops are on the hunt for him. The red fox had been approaching cars...
World temperatures hit record high for third consecutive year
OSLO -- World temperatures hit a record high for the third year in a row in 2016, creeping closer to a ceiling set for global warming with extremes including unprecedented...
Mayor denies he's on audio making racist comments
The mayor of a Michigan town was allegedly caught on tape making a series of obscene and racist comments about women and black people — and now a litany of...
Divorce lawyer hypnotized female clients for his sexual gratification
He may be the creepiest lawyer ever. New video has emerged of a disgraced Ohio divorce attorney using hypnosis to control female clients for his own twisted sexual pleasure. The...
Trump wants those skipping inauguration to return tickets
Donald Trump wants members of Congress who are skipping his inauguration to return their tickets. The president-elect made his request in an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,”...
Aly Raisman calls sexy SI swimsuit shoot 'empowering'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7d7IfHbkZM Hitting the balance beam in a leotard is nothing new for Aly Raisman, but rocking a two-piece for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue was uncharted territory for the confident...
Race is on for these cash cows
For hundreds of years these farmers have competed in one of the world's most oddest races in the hopes of showing off their cattle. Known as Pacu Jawi the traditional...
The best wedding photos of 2016
These stunning images got such a great reception they have been unveiled as the BEST wedding photos of 2016. The impressive photos include couples from around the world on their...
JPMorgan accused of racial discrimination on home loans
The United States on Wednesday sued JPMorgan Chase, accusing the bank of discriminating against minority borrowers by charging them higher rates and fees on home mortgage loans between 2006 and...
Trump already has re-election slogan picked out
Donald Trump hasn’t even been sworn in as president — but he’s already come up with his re-election slogan. “Are you ready?” Trump asked a Washington Post reporter interviewing him...
This moth was named after Donald Trump
A new species of moth with a wingspan of a mere 0.4 inches, beady eyes, golden coifh has been named after the soon-to-be 45th US president. And ironically, Neopalpa donaldtrumpi‘s...
Cop allegedly posted nude pics of fellow officer
A cop in Georgia is off the force and facing charges after allegedly hacking into another officer's Snapchat and Instagram accounts to post nude pictures of the victim, police said....
Death toll climbs after Nigeria mistakenly bombs refugee camp
LAGOS, Nigeria — At least 46 "severely injured" people remain in a refugee camp that Nigeria's military says it mistakenly bombed and they need urgent evacuation, the International Committee of...
English soccer's child sex abuse scandal continues to grow
LONDON -- Police say the number of clubs impacted by British soccer's sprawling child sex abuse scandal has climbed to 248, with 184 suspects and 526 potential victims. The National...
Goldman Sachs' quarterly profit quadruples
Lloyd Blankfein has stuck the landing. Goldman Sachs reported a blow-out final quarter of 2016 on Wednesday, nearly quadrupling its profit on huge gains in trading as the markets reacted...
The connection between all of Pixar's movies will blow your mind
For years, conspiracy theories have been spun around Disney Pixar movies — and the animation company has confirmed a major one that will blow your mind. It’s long been known...
Bleeding-heart-liberal artists literally bleed for their art
A group of artists got together and donated their blood to be used for a painting as a protest of Donald Trump's election as president. Illma Gore painted the final...
Trump: No one will die in the street with new health care plan
President-elect Donald Trump touted his own health care legislation as a "great" and cheaper alternative to ObamaCare on Wednesday, assuring that "nobody is going to be dying on the streets"...
Protester attempts to light himself on fire outside Trump hotel
A man tried to set himself on fire outside Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, to protest what he described as the president-elect's lack of "respect" for the US Constitution....
Italy hit by three earthquakes within one hour
ROME — Three earthquakes hit central Italy in the space of an hour Wednesday, shaking the same region that suffered a series of deadly quakes last year. There were no...
Attack ad allegedly depicts widow 'kicked out' by Mnuchin's bank
Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin’s biggest challenger may be a 61-year-old widow who runs a kite shop on the Oregon coast. Mnuchin’s past stint leading OneWest, a bank accused of...
Now you can eat dinner hanging 150 feet above the ground
Ever wonder what it's like to have dinner hundreds of feet in the air? Dinner in the Sky is an experience that began 10 years ago when companies Hakuna Matata and The...
Iraqi forces take 'full control' of eastern Mosul
BAGHDAD — Iraq's military says government troops are now in "full control" of eastern Mosul after routing Islamic State militants from that part of the northern Iraqi city. Army Lt....
China wants Trump to ban Taiwanese delegation from inauguration
BEIJING — China has called on the U.S. to bar a Taiwanese delegation from attending Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Friday. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Wednesday the request...
Supreme Court may challenge law banning 'offensive' trademarks
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is considering a First Amendment challenge to a law barring the government from registering trademarks that are deemed offensive. The justices hear arguments Wednesday in...
Edward Snowden gets stay extended in Russia
MOSCOW — Russian authorities have extended a residence permit for U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked thousands of secret documents from the National Security Agency. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...
Woman testifies in court after allegedly being groped on flight
A young Boston woman took the stand in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday against a man accused of groping her on an international flight, telling jurors that he creepily murmured,...
Rider won't shake hands, but that didn't stop Siena's coach
On Tuesday night, the Siena Saints defeated the Rider Broncs by a score of 78-68. At first glance, the score is a pedestrian finish between the two MAAC rivals —...
Woman jumps to her death inside Time Warner Center
A woman left a note behind before jumping to her death inside the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle early Wednesday morning, authorities say. Margaery Brown, 54, jumped from a...
Kiss those postcard-perfect weather days goodbye: scientists
WASHINGTON — Global warming is going to steal away some of those postcard-perfect weather days in the future, according to a first-of-its-kind projection of nice weather. On average, Earth will...
Bonds, Clemens on the Hall of Fame trajectory they deserve
Getting Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens their deserved day in Cooperstown is similar to how Jerry described breaking up in an episode of “Seinfeld”: “[It’s] like knocking over a Coke...
George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston
Former President George H.W. Bush was taken to a Houston area hospital, a report from a Texas TV station said. The 92-year-old former president was reportedly “doing fine” and expecting...
Police say this man exposed his genitals to a 7-year-old girl
Police are searching for a man who exposed his genitals to a 7 year-girl inside of a Dollar Tree in Queens on Monday afternoon. The man was caught on camera...
Tourists injured trying to break into Roman Colosseum
Unless you're a real gladiator, scaling Rome’s historic Colosseum is a bad idea. Two tourists from Brazil suffered serious injuries after attempting to scale one of the entry gates to...
Mika Zibanejad's two-goal return a bright spot in Rangers debacle
It wasn’t the result the Rangers wanted, but Mika Zibanejad sure made a splash during his re-entrance into the lineup during the team’s 7-6 loss to the Stars on Tuesday...
This is going to be NYC's next hot neighborhood
The city’s next hottest neighborhood for real estate is gritty East New York, according to a report. The Web site Property Shark says the Brooklyn community is likely to see...
The Rangers are in a full-blown goalie crisis
This is a scenario that for the last 11 years has befallen other teams around the NHL, the ones that couldn’t depend on their goaltender and thus broke down repeatedly...
Wine at the movies inches closer to a reality
Gov. Cuomo has a message for movie buffs: Cheers! The governor’s new budget plan calls for legalizing the sale of wine and beer at New York’s movie theaters. Currently, only...
Four dead after second shooting near Mexican resort region
CANCUN, Mexico — Gunmen attacked the state prosecutors' office in this Caribbean resort city Tuesday, and authorities said four people were killed, ratcheting up tensions just a day after a...
Death of woman who's corpse was found 5-months later ruled homicide
The death of an 85-year-old woman, whose rotting corpse was discovered wrapped in plastic bags inside her Queens home, was ruled a homicide Tuesday. The badly decayed body of Erika...