February 27, 2017
Several dead, injured after plane crashes into California homes
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Three people died and two were injured when a small plane carrying them home from a cheerleading competition crashed into two Southern California homes and sparked a...
Seton Hall may be missing its buffer against letdowns
Seton Hall survived what would have been an NCAA Tournament-crippling loss at DePaul on Saturday, keeping its March hopes alive. Up next is another Big East bottom-feeder, as Georgetown visits...
Jets waving white flag on 2017, so Brandon Marshall could be next cut
The release of Nick Mangold by the Jets over the weekend signaled that the great rebuild of 2017 is on. If the Jets wanted to patch things together for another...
Creighton star forced oral sex then raped 19-year-old: attorney
Former Creighton point guard Maurice Watson Jr. appeared in a Nebraska court Monday, where details emerged of the Feb. 4 alleged sexual assault incident involving a 19-year-old woman. Watson, whose bond...
Coroner ruined my grandpa's face — and my future career
A Manhattan woman who wanted to become a mortician says the city coroner cut up her grandpa’s corpse so badly that it made her drop her career plan. Samantha Lindeman...
Yankees' rotation options an embarrassment of riches so far
SARASOTA, Fla. — All five candidates for the final two spots in the Yankees’ rotation have worked two innings each and provided no signs manager Joe Girardi won’t have to...
Third Avenue price drop might finally curb rash of vacancies
There’s finally a price break in asking rents along uptown Third Avenue that might stem the rising tide of retail vacancies. The “ask” for the big, two-level former Talbots store...
UES boutique worker stole mink coat, flaunted it on Instagram: cops
An employee at a high-end women's boutique on the Upper East Side swiped a $13,000 mink coat from inventory — and then posted a picture of herself rocking it on...
This is the speech Trump needs to give — but probably won't
Here’s what President Trump would probably like to say Tuesday when he addresses a joint session of Congress for the first time as president: “Members of Congress, please remember one...
Watch the roads during massive migration of frogs and toads
Look before they leap. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is urging motorists to be careful and avoid mowing down helpless amphibians as they hop across roads to migrate during...
Juan Lagares must do more for spot in crowded Mets outfield
PORT ST. LUCIE — Juan Lagares is working toward finding a hitting stroke he hopes will lead toward substantial playing time in 2017. But in the Mets’ crowded outfield, opportunities...
Adidas struggling to sell TaylorMade brand
Adidas’ lengthy effort to sell its TaylorMade golf-equipment brand has landed deep in the rough. Last month, Adidas made a splash signing Tiger Woods to an endorsement deal in an...
Jason Pierre-Paul had chance at big Giants payday and he blew it
Like it or not — and Jason Pierre-Paul won’t like it — the rules of engagement here mean JPP needs the Giants more than they need him. Because the Giants...
Italian sophomore getting hot at just the right time for St. John's
Federico Mussini took his bumps as a freshman, playing out of position at point guard out of necessity, struggling against quicker and stronger opponents. But he never complained. A year...
De Blasio hits up 'regular' NYers for donations after being grilled by feds
Mayor de Blasio, who faces multiple pay-to-play probes over whether he provided political favors to fat-cat donors, sent out a fundraising solicitation Monday claiming he really wants donations from regular...
Under Armour CEO's Trump praise has hurt him on Wall Street
Under Armour’s boss hacked off the likes of Stephen Curry and Misty Copeland — and now his troubles on Wall Street are getting worse. Founder and Chief Executive Kevin Plank...
‘Bachelor’ beauty makes surprising sex confession
Let’s talk about sex. Nick Viall’s sexcapades — or lack thereof this season — became a prominent talking point between the “Bachelor” and his ex, Andi Dorfman, on Monday’s episode....
U2 accused of ripping off guitarist's song: suit
A British guitarist and songwriter is suing U2 and its front man Bono claiming that the famous band stole one of his songs for their 1991 album "Achtung Baby." Paul...
Knicks throwing in the towel even as they promise they won't
Brandon Jennings is gone for good, Joakim Noah might be done for the season and the Knicks’ focus on playing the young guys is about to go into full swing....
Fighting Knicks refuse to tank in thriller — but still do the job
Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek and his players didn’t get the email from Phil Jackson they ought to think about tanking. Before tipoff Monday against the mighty Raptors, Hornacek said angrily,...
De Blasio brushes off plan to cut city's credit-card fees
Mayor de Blasio is brushing off a plan to cut the credit-card “convenience” fees New Yorkers face when paying their city bills. The City Council bill, which got a hearing...
Cuomo blows off Trump's meeting with governors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was one of just six governors who didn’t meet with President Trump at the White House on Monday. All 50 states’ governors were invited to attend the...
City registers largest number of office workers in history
New York City has become boomtown, USA — registering the largest number of office workers in its history and nearly tripling the office space it lost to the 9/11 terror...
Time Warner-AT&T deal likely won't be reviewed by FCC
Time Warner stock hit a 52-week high Monday after the Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman said he doubted his agency would review AT&T’s proposed acquisition. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called...
Mark Cuban: Why I threw a Twitter hissy fit
If Mark Cuban doesn't find it funny, he's using his influence to try to force you into swallowing your laughter. Bleacher Report learned that lesson after Friday's sarcastic tweet featuring Dirk Nowitzki air-balling a 3-pointer,...
Mets can't hide how awkward it is with Jeurys Familia
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeurys Familia received polite applause from the crowd at First Data Field on Monday upon entering his first exhibition game this spring. Though the Mets closer...
How the Aroldis Chapman-Joe Maddon feud ended
TAMPA — Aroldis Chapman isn’t scheduled to take the mound this spring until Thursday, but he’s already got one save this year. The Yankees closer said he’s spoken several times to...
Rikers anti-violence consultant's bill balloons despite spike in assaults
The payout to an outside consultant hired to stem the violence at Rikers Island has ballooned from $1.7 million to $27.4 million in less than three years — even as...
Wall Street gadfly Mike Mayo is among latest layoff casualties
Mike Mayo, an outspoken Wall Street analyst who was often a thorn in bank CEOs’ sides, was laid off with about 90 other people on Monday when Chinese brokerage CLSA...
Deadly Yemen raid produced no significant intelligence: report
The US commando raid in Yemen, which left one Navy SEAL and dozens of innocent civilians dead, was reportedly unsuccessful at capturing significant intelligence — despite claims to the contrary...
Former jewelry store workers claim sexual harassment
Scores of former workers at the company that owns popular jewelry stores such as Zales, Kay Jewelers and Jared’s Galleria, say managers promoted a culture of sexual harassment and discrimination,...
Why Knicks wanted a second chance at Chasson Randle
It’s been a full-circle journey for Chasson Randle this season. First, he tore up the summer league in Las Vegas for the Knicks. Next, he dominated the D-League in Westchester...
Rangers lose bidding war for Kevin Shattenkirk to Capitals
Kevin Shattenkirk, also known as the object of the Rangers’ affection, sure enough is expected to be on the ice at the Garden for Tuesday’s match against the Capitals, but...
Wilbur Ross confirmed by Senate as commerce secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday confirmed billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary as President Donald Trump adds to his economic team. The vote was 72-27. Breaking with Republican...
Tim Tebow the Met is a sham — so we can enjoy him now
PORT ST. LUCIE — The jig is up, so you can turn down the outrage. Less than six months ago, Tim Tebow stood on Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, having...
I was nearly sliced when a drone crashed through my window
The speeding drone that crashed through a Manhattan woman’s 27th-floor window nearly carved her up like a Ginsu knife, she told The Post on Monday. The 66-year-old resident was sitting...
A scapegoat for the Rivington Street scandal
It sure looks like Ricardo Morales is being set up as City Hall’s scapegoat for the notorious Rivington Street flip. Yes, as deputy commissioner at the Citywide Department of Administrative...
Times presents 'news' that's just propaganda for Bam
Want to know why President Trump rails about a “dishonest” press? Consider a Page One “news” story in Monday’s New York Times. The headline, “Widespread Cuts in Trump Budget Bypass...
The slush fund that escapes Cuomo's new ethics rule
‘Be wary of slush funds,” US Attorney Preet Bharara last week warned officials from across New York. He was focused on local abuses — but he could’ve been talking about...
New hope for kids aging out of foster care
‘You learn things from the program. They teach you to write a résumé, to talk in an interview. They teach you how to keep smiling,” says Kaysanty Cabral. Perhaps this...
The hidden heart of unaccountable big government
Steve Bannon blew a dog whistle for constitutional conservatives when he spoke of “deconstructing the administrative state” at CPAC. Although not everyone got the reference. Trump haters interpreted the line...
Taking Trump seriously on making the GOP the 'workers' party'
At great moments in history, generals have seen before them their enemies, undefended, unaware, lying in their grasp. And when that happens, they pray, “O God, I thank Thee that...
Meet the beach babe sisters dubbed the 'Aussie Kardashians'
They've been nicknamed the Kardashians of the surfing world – and it is clear to see why. Stunning Aussie sisters Ellie-Jean Coffey, 22, and 17-year-old Holly-Daze have racked up over...
Horrific crash killed him 'on the spot' -- now the stuntman's back
Australian stunt rider Matt Mingay lost part of his jaw and his bottom teeth in a nearly fatal crash last June, but he wasn't going to let the injuries and after-shock...
Couple caught on camera having sex while ordering pizza
A frisky couple have been caught on camera appearing to have sex as they order a takeaway. The footage was shared on social media. It shows a woman and a...
Hungary begins building second portion of its border wall
While President Trump's promised border wall continues to spark outrage across the country, Hungary has begun constructing its second line of fencing along its southern border with Serbia — in...
My boob job ruined my life
The Barbie boob job was one of the top beauty trends of the '00s. But it has rapidly fallen out of fashion, with many women now regretting their surgery. According...
Derek Stepan's goal drought creates tension for Rangers
Derek Stepan is not expected to lead the Rangers in goals, but it seems every season, there comes a lull like this one that keeps him from being the undisputed...
Warren Buffett thinks hedge-fund fees are 'obscene'
Hedge-fund fees are out of control, according to Warren Buffett — and some funds appear to be admitting he’s right by ratcheting them down. “Two-and-twenty is going to make a...
Inside the real estate porn of 'Big Little Lies'
HBO’s “Big Little Lies” boasts an A-list cast of gorgeous actors, but it’s not the stars that viewers are drooling over — it’s their multimillion-dollar megamansions. The drama, which centers...
Pimp accused of killing girlfriend kept her head in the freezer
A Brooklyn pimp accused of murdering and dismembering his girlfriend told investigators they still lived together -- but failed to mention her head and other remains had taken up residence...
Antonio Brown's huge payday should make Odell take notice
Antonio Brown did his buddy Odell Beckham Jr. a solid on Monday: He provided a rough outline of the millions awaiting him. The Steelers agreed to a four-year extension with...
Two lucky civilians will go to the moon in 2018
Elon Musk is sending two people to the moon next year, his company SpaceX announced Monday. The billionaire plans to fly two private citizens on what will hopefully be a...
Mayoral candidate Sal Albanese is furious hero dogs executed
Mayoral candidate Sal Albanese is barking mad that the city executed two hero stray dogs that foiled a mugger in Queens, saying Monday he wants to completely overhaul the flawed...
The favorites to land NBA-bound top international hoopster
Milos Teodosic, regarded as the best international player not in the NBA, finally wants to come to North America, and a report from his native Serbia says the Nets are interested....
Man accused of beating grandma to death found unfit to stand trial
The man accused of beating his grandmother to death while she was duct-taped to a chair last September has been found unfit to stand trial in his other attempted murder...
Greg Bird’s bat is back — but his mind looks rusty
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Greg Bird’s sweet swing was on display Monday at Ed Smith Stadium. It cut through the late February heat for two doubles, giving the Yankees an early indication the...
Alleged 'get out of my country' gunman appears in court
The Navy veteran accused of yelling "get out of my country" before opening fire on three men in a Kansas bar last week made his first court appearance Monday via...
Trump's foreign policy is working and other notable comments
From the right: Obama Echo Chamber Lives On The Atlantic last week published an article by a former National Security Council staffer who said she’d planned to stay on under...
How TV shows recover when a star dies
Bill Paxton, the star of CBS’ “Training Day” who died on Saturday at age 61, was hardly the first shocking death to affect the production of a television series. In...
Trouble follows 'cash me outside' girl wherever she goes
The teen notorious for her "cash me outside" remark on the "Dr. Phil" show has found herself in the middle of trouble again. Police are investigating a brawl involving Danielle...
Deutsche Bank slashes bonus pool by as much as 80 percent
Deutsche Bank has slashed its bonus pool by as much as 80 percent amid huge legal bills and major settlements that have sapped funds, a top executive admitted. The beleaguered...
Trump thinks Oscars flub was all because of him
President Trump blamed the embarrassing mix-up at the end of the Oscars on the awards’ show focus on him. “I think they were focused so hard on politics that they...
Man arrested for stalking ex had assault rifle in apartment
Police arrested a man who stalked his ex-girlfriend after she refused to get back together with him -- and found an AR-15 assault rifle in his apartment, authorities said. Police...
Giants put franchise tag on JPP while 'nowhere' close on deal
With a deadline looming and no agreement in sight, the Giants on Monday did what they had to do and applied the franchise tag to Jason Pierre-Paul. That was the...
DNAinfo axes at least five NYC editors and reporters
DNAinfo, the hyperlocal news website founded by billionaire John “Joe” Ricketts, is laying off at least five people in its New York City office. The layoffs were said to include...
99-year-old granny gets 'arrested' to fulfill bucket list
Most people cringe at the thought of being inside a jail cell — but this granny had it on her bucket list. A 99-year-old woman from the Netherlands crossed off...
Vice co-founder shames victims of alleged neo-Nazi beatdown
Vice Media co-founder Gavin McInnes tweeted the identities of two brothers allegedly beaten up by “skinheads” in a Manhattan bar, because he believes the pair embellished their tale — but...
The hundreds of refugees rescued off the Libyan coast
Hundreds of refugees and migrants were rescued after they were found in three rubber boats off the north shore of the Libyan coast.
Why more people are signing up for this swanky marijuana dinner party
BOULDER, Colo. — The smooth rhythms of jazz reverberate across a crowded warehouse. Modern art and white string lights decorate plywood walls. Men in suits take long drags from tightly...
Central Park carriage horse collapses on the job
Disturbing images show a seemingly-exhausted carriage horse lying limp on its side after suddenly collapsing in Central Park — and now an animal rights group is demanding an investigation. Witnesses...
How Yankees will experiment at shortstop without Didi Gregorius
TAMPA -- For the next two weeks or so, Didi Gregorius won’t be a starting shortstop. Gregorius is leaving Tuesday to take part in the World Baseball Classic, where he...
Chicks on a London train bully man with bagels
A train ride near London was disrupted after several incidents broke out. One of the bigger altercations was caused, surprisingly enough, by a number of women placing bagels on top of...
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin discount Tribeca penthouse
They can't seem to uncouple from the property.
Cops arrest man for threatening to burn police station down
A 25-year-old firebug was arrested when he walked into a NYPD police station in Queens carrying a lighter and lighter fluid - and threatened to burn the place down, police...
ESPN takes aim at Fox Sports where it hurts: Katie Nolan
The Worldwide Leader strikes back. ESPN is trying to turn Fox Sports' brightest star, Katie Nolan, into a turncoat and bring her entertaining, irreverent act to the sports media behemoth. According to a...
Millennials are actually pretty rich
If you don’t already hate millennials, Money magazine reports that there is one more reason to: They have enviable amounts of cash to splash around. According to a study by...
Americans are big losers
Congratulations, America: We’re the world’s biggest loser. Americans collectively dropped $116.9 billion in casinos last year, making us the top suckers of the gambling world at a cost of an...
The Chinese are already worried about Xi's handshake with Trump
Here’s one way to get the upper hand on President Trump. Body language experts have some advice for Chinese President Xi Jinping before he shakes hands with Trump — known...
DOJ request to hold appeal on Trump's travel ban gets rejected
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Justice Department’s request to put the appeal of President Trump’s travel ban on hold, Reuters reported on Monday. The administration is creating...
If you want to turn a lady on, just frown at her and sweat profusely
What turns a woman on is something most men often find complicated. Luckily, science has done a little of the hard work for you — delving into the intricate female...
Serena Williams surprises fans with late-night tennis session
https://twitter.com/AlyshaTsuji/status/836268697115205632 Serena Williams' late-night stroll turned into the match of a lifetime for two unsuspecting tennis players. While walking with her beloved yorkie, Chip, on Sunday night in San Francisco's...
Trump admits killing ObamaCare is harder than he thought
President Trump on Monday admitted that repealing and replacing ObamaCare — one of his signature campaign promises — was going to be a lot tougher than he thought. ��I have...
Driver held on $125K bond after plowing into Mardi Gras crowd
The New Orleans man charged with drunkenly plowing his pick-up truck into a crowd of revelers Saturday has been held on $125,000 bond, according to local reports. If Neilson Rizzuto...
Woman shot in head says cop husband staged her 'suicide'
A Georgia woman who woke up after three weeks in a coma said her cheating police officer husband shot her in the head and then staged the crime scene to...
Nets cut Luis Scola, because what's the point?
The Nets waived forward Luis Scola on Monday, parting ways with their oldest player, who had an impact in the locker room but less so on the court. The 36-year-old...
This one tiny thing made men's careers — and destroyed women's
Want to know the single worst career decision a woman can make? Having a baby. Want to know one of the best for a man's resume? Ditto. Welcome to the...
Who would win a baseball version of the Oscars?
PORT ST. LUCIE — It’s time for the annual Baseball Oscars, and rest assured, we won’t screw things up at the end. (For those new to this drill, we take the...
Trump singles out tunnels in New York as among nation's worst
President Trump on Monday warned that the nation’s highways, bridges and tunnels are unsafe — and he singled out New York’s Lincoln and Midtown tunnels as among the most dangerous....
Cavaliers eventually got around to caving to LeBron
Maybe LeBron James was being "whiny," but he's also getting exactly what he wanted. Just a few weeks after James ranted about the defending NBA champions being "top-heavy as s---"...
Bomb threats called in at several Jewish centers
A Jewish center on Staten Island was evacuated Monday morning after it received a bomb threat – one of a slew of JCCs targeted in the New York City area...
Tim Tebow backs away from making Mets as 'ultimate goal'
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Tim Tebow is living the dream. After a celebrated college football career and short NFL tenure in which he became a pop culture star, the former...
Human fly takes plea deal for climbing Trump Tower
The Donald Trump fan busted for scaling Trump Tower in a bid to see the then-presidential nominee up close took a plea deal Monday in Manhattan court for the wild...
Duterte says he would kill his own child in war on drugs
The foul-mouthed Philippines president who’s bragged about throwing criminals out of helicopters and gunning down drug offenders in the streets has a new target: children as young as 9, including...
Muslim terrorists behead kidnapped sailor after ransom is denied
MANILA, Philippines — Abu Sayyaf extremists in the Philippines released a video showing the beheading of a German hostage in the first sign the brutal Filipino militants carried out a...
RG3's girlfriend also acts as his bodyguard
https://youtu.be/ivgttICC-04 Robert Griffin III had to be restrained by hot-and-heavy girlfriend Grete Šadeiko after the Browns quarterback got into a heated exchange with a stranger during a recent training session. Footage...
The alarming truth about smoke alarms
Scientists in the UK have found that smoke alarms may not wake up children in case of a fire. Researchers at Dundee University partnered with Derbyshire’s fire department to conclude...
Joakim Noah’s year — and days as a starter — may be done
After this season, Joakim Noah has three years left on his $72 million contract, but his days as a starting center may be over. Odds are Noah’s first disastrous season...
Ping pong-playing robot earns Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records has recognized a robot with a unique ability: a machine called FORPHEUS is officially the “first robot table tennis tutor.” The contraption, which holds a ping pong...
The best moments from Carnival in Brazil
In its annual showcase of beauty and samba talent, Brazil wows once again with its world famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
Hospital accidentally cremates couple's baby
A Sydney, Australia, couple is looking for answers after a major hospital accidentally sent their stillborn daughter to be cremated. Anthony Meyers and Stella Pirko were traumatized after their daughter...
We're running out of time to stop these dangerous superbugs
LONDON — The World Health Organization has issued a list of the top dozen bacteria most dangerous to humans, warning that doctors are fast running out of treatment options. In...
Jack Nicklaus just can't figure out Tiger Woods' problem
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Jack Nicklaus referred to Tiger Woods as a "puzzle" as the once-dominant golf superstar turns more and more into an ailing hermit. In an interview...
Union gets larger inflatable rat to outsize building owner's cat
It's a game of cat and mouse – and the rodent is winning. A city union protesting at a Midtown construction site has erected an even larger inflatable rat, topping...
Your Trader Joe's apple sauce might have broken glass inside it
Trader Joes voluntarily recalled three of its apple sauce products after broken glass was found inside. All containers of Trader Joe's First Crush Unsweetened Gravenstein Apple Sauce -- Trader Joe's...
College hockey player bolts penalty box in wild attack on ref
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/835993158974582784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw An Erie Community College hockey player left the penalty box and attacked a referee Sunday, ending the school's 7-4 loss to Dakota College of Bottineau in the National Junior...
ISIS thugs strapped a bomb to this puppy
ISIS jihadists tried to turn a cute little dog into a suicide bomber — but the pooch survived the ordeal thanks to several warm-hearted Iraqi militiamen. Three soldiers with Iraq’s...
UFC president reveals Conor McGregor's next fight
UFC president Dana White has named Conor McGregor’s next opponent and it isn’t boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather. White spoke with TMZ in Los Angeles and said McGregor’s next fight is...
Shaq's mom puts an end to NBA's stupidest feud
Even one of the most dominating players in NBA history takes orders from his mom. Shaquille O’Neal’s war of words with Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee appears to be...
Cuomo’s popularity hits two-year high
Gov. Cuomo’s popularity hit a two-year high among New York voters, according to a Siena poll released Monday morning. Sixty percent of respondents said they viewed the governor favorably and...
Ex-members say this church beat — and choked — the 'devil' out of them
SPINDALE, N.C. — From all over the world, they flocked to this tiny town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lured by promises of inner peace and eternal...
All the best looks from the Oscars
All that glittered at Oscars was gold. And bronze and silver. Even the black and white shimmered. The red carpet was awash in enough metallic thread, beading, crystals and sequins...
Wendy's to add self-ordering kiosks to cut costs
Faced with higher labor costs and stagnating growth, Wendy’s said Monday it will add something new to its menu: technology. The Dublin, Ohio, hamburger chain will install self-ordering kiosks at...
How Spicer tried to get reports of Russia talks shot down
White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Monday said he orchestrated phone calls between reporters and officials who could speak to the accuracy of reports that Trump campaign operatives had been...
George W. Bush defends the 'indispensable' media
Former President George W. Bush defended the media in an interview on Monday, calling it “indispensable” and essential to keep government officials in check. "I consider the media to be...
Trump's Navy secretary pick officially withdraws
President Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Navy on Sunday removed his name from consideration over ethical concerns about his financial holdings. Financier Philip Bilden said in a statement that...
Knicks cut Brandon Jennings to make room for prospect
Phil Jackson finally made a move, and point guard Chasson Randle is back with the Knicks. With the trade deadline having passed without a deal and the playoff race all...
North Korean ministries organized Kim Jong Nam's murder: South Korea
The killing of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was organized by the reclusive state's ministry of state security and foreign ministry, according to South Korean lawmakers...
Scientists trained bumblebees to kick little balls into teeny goals
Dr. Clint Perry and his fellow researchers at Queen Mary University in the UK have trained bumblebees to “score” goals. Bees involved in the study learned to move a mini-ball...
Trump plans to boost spending on the military
President Trump plans to increase funding for the military by $54 billion while slicing the same amount from domestic programs and foreign aid, the White House said on Monday. Trump...
More than 100 headstones vandalized at Jewish cemetery
PHILADELPHIA — Money is being raised to repair and restore more than 100 headstones that were vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia while police hunt for the person who...
Adorable dancing man might be better than 'La La Land'
An elderly man dancing down the streets of Bologna, Italy, has gone viral. The feel-good video, which was filmed by Alberto Forni, has been viewed over 300,000 times on Facebook.
China arrests 800 in underground banking bust
BEIJING — More than 800 people have been arrested in a crackdown on unlicensed banking operations as Beijing tries to stem outflows of money from the country, the police ministry...
North Korea executes 5 senior officials: Seoul
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un obliterated five of his most senior aides with anti-aircraft guns after they allegedly turned in false reports on security matters, CBS News said Monday....
Councilman puts former staffer vying for his job on payroll
Term-limited Brooklyn City Councilman Vincent Gentile has put former staffer Justin Brannan back on his payroll — while Brannan campaigns to succeed him. That gives Brannan a chance to raise...
Pastor had company sell pots and pans during church service
A Brooklyn pastor who complained about needing cash brought in a pack of aggressive salesmen from a shady cookware company to try to peddle pricey pots and pans to his...
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing girlfriend to death
Cops have arrested a man for stabbing a woman to death in her Manhattan apartment Saturday. Alexander Felix, 34, allegedly attacked his girlfriend Eloise Liz, 48, in her apartment on...
CUNY admin allegedly said there were 'too many Jews' on his staff
A high-ranking CUNY administrator secretly complained about “too many Jews” on the faculty at Kingsborough Community College, according to blockbuster audio obtained by The Post. Stuart Suss, a former interim...
ESPN's Dan Le Batard is forever an accused racist — for speaking the truth
Welcome aboard, Dan Le Batard! According to our latest records, you’re a racist. All it takes is for two or more public figures to claim such and, Bingo!, you’re a...
Pizza chain will only make pies in Africa with NYC water
A New York pizza chain wouldn’t dare make pies at its new location in Africa without its secret ingredient — New York City tap water. Famous Famiglia, which is set...
Well, that was the best Oscars ever
We all expected the Oscars to get political. What we didn’t know was that we’d all witness the pop-culture equivalent of “DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN.”
Embracing young defenseman allows Rangers to fill other void in trade
The trade deadline is two days away, the Rangers are attempting to bolster the defense, but unless the price unexpectedly drops so dramatically on Kevin Shattenkirk that St. Louis presents...
The best and worst moments of the Oscars
The 89th Academy Awards will definitely not be nominated for a Best Variety Special Emmy.
Some Carmelo advice helped Willy Hernangomez turn a corner
The mind is a terrible thing to use. At least when you should be reacting. Just ask Knicks rookie center Willy Hernangomez. With Joakim Noah expected to miss an eighth...
Man who helped raise baby Nixzmary Brown despises the ACS
The man who gave Nixzmary Brown his surname and helped raise her as a baby says he’s been forced to relive her infamous slaying with each new tragedy tied to...
Why there's more to Wichita State's tourney résumé than it seems
The numbers aren’t in Wichita State’s favor. One top-50 win, two top-100 victories. An RPI of 40. And, yet, it would be an injustice if the NCAA Tournament selection committee...
Why Jeremy Lin thinks Nets' break can be a 'turning point'
SAN FRANCISCO — The NBA schedule — play, recover, play, recover — leaves little time for practice. Or in the last-place Nets’ case, little time to work on the fundamentals...
How Starlin Castro plans to hold off the young gems on his heels
TAMPA — Starlin Castro isn’t ready to cede his spot to one of the Yankees' young infielders just yet. With all the attention being paid to prospects like Gleyber Torres,...
Cuomo appears with indicted county executive
Gov. Cuomo’s “zero tolerance” policy against abusing the public trust might not be as strict as it sounds. Cuomo appeared Sunday with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to tout a...