February 28, 2017

Trump just delivered the best speech of his political career

Sometimes a speech is just a speech. And sometimes it heralds the prospect of a great national revival. Donald Trump gave the best speech of his short political life last...

More media outlets nix Correspondents' Dinner parties

And then there were three. A trio of parties surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner were still in the works at presstime — CNN, Time/People and MSNBC — after two...

Behind the Rangers' decision to acquire Brendan Smith

The man the Rangers wanted most was on the Garden ice in a Capitals jersey, the man they actually got to help their blue line was still en route to...

Jeff Feagles moves to Savills Studley's New Jersey office

Former New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles has jumped to the New Jersey office of Savills Studley, where he will focus on office and industrial tenant representation. Feagles, who over...

Wells Fargo settles for $2.64M in employee OT suit

Wells Fargo agreed to pay $2.46 million to more than 1,000 employees on Tuesday to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of cheating workers on pay. The San Francisco-based bank...

The top deals in New York real estate

Nominations are in for the “Real Estate Oscars” — and no screw-ups are expected with the envelopes. Four sales, eight leases and two financing deals are now vying for the...

Liberty Media exec denies Pandora merger reports

Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei put Pandora’s shareholders in a downbeat mood Tuesday as he cooled speculation about a merger between the streaming music service and Liberty’s majority-owned SiriusXM Radio....

AARP isn't expanding staff — they're just 'reorganizing'

AARP may be adding staffers but insiders told Media Ink it’s not because of an expansion but rather an internal restructuring. The Content Team in Washington DC, is being laid...

St. John's hasn't figured out how to win on the road

OMAHA, Neb. — The Red Storm’s road struggles continued. Khyri Thomas nearly had a triple-double, Marcus Foster had 18 points and Creighton beat St. John’s 82-68 Tuesday night. Thomas scored...

Rodale editor exits publishing empire again

Rumors were swirling at presstime that Rodale Editorial Director Michael Lafavore was exiting the family owned publishing empire of Prevention, Runner’s World and Men’s Health. The one-time editor-in-chief of Men’s...

Multiple companies looking to snatch up Time Inc.

Time Inc. is said to be asking potential suitors to submit preliminary bids by the end of next week — and sources now say there may be as many as...

What to expect from YouTube's live TV service

Kittens are so last year. YouTube, which started out as a place to watch cute pet videos but long ago became the place to watch music videos and clips from...

Trump bashing gives Colbert 4-week winning streak against Fallon

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” extended its viewership winning streak over “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” for a fourth consecutive week, ratings info out Tuesday reviewed. Colbert has...

Kevin Durant exits with knee injury as Warriors hold breath

It’s been eight years almost to the day since Kevin Durant last failed to reach double figures in scoring, but the Golden State Warriors’ All-Star failed to score even one...

Christie’s eyes loophole to duck Nazi-confiscated art suit

Christie’s auction house is trying to use a loophole in a new law on Nazi-confiscated art to duck a lawsuit by the heirs of Holocaust survivors seeking to block the...

De Blasio climbs in polls despite corruption probe

Despite federal and state probes into his campaign fundraising, Mayor Bill de Blasio has scored his best marks with voters in a year, a poll released Tuesday said. Forty-seven percent...

Untouchable Seth Lugo is heating up Mets' rotation battle

JUPITER, Fla. — Seth Lugo’s exhibition season is still perfect. The Mets righty threw three scoreless innings Tuesday, leaving the Marlins off balance in his team’s 3-1 victory at Roger...

NYCLU wants anonymity for donors due to death threats

The New York Civil Liberties Union wants to keep the names of its donors secret because of death threats against the group and its supporters, the nonprofit argued in a...

Giants' Combine wish list begins with dream tight end

With the NFL Combine beginning Wednesday, here are five prospects to watch for the Giants: O.J. Howard TE, Alabama This would whip the fans into a frenzy. A big-play tight...

FBI probes bomb threats against Jewish community centers

The FBI is investigating the recent wave of bomb threats against Jewish community centers around the Big Apple and across the country, sources told The Post on Tuesday. As many...

This Grayson Allen face-plant: Trip revenge, karma or accident?

Grayson Allen got a taste of his own medicine Tuesday night, as he tangled with an opponent's leg and flew headfirst onto the hardwood floor. This particular opponent, Florida State guard...

DOE staffing costs spike in wake of de Blasio's teachers union contract

The city’s Department of Education staffing costs are rising sharply in the wake of a 2014 teachers union contract inked by Mayor de Blasio, according to a watchdog report. The...

In first congressional address, Trump pitches ambitious agenda

President Trump called for an overhaul of ObamaCare, $1 trillion in infrastructure spending and a crackdown on illegal immigration as part of a sweeping address to Congress Tuesday that laid...

Why Masahiro Tanaka's radar gun issue isn't alarming Yankees

TAMPA — Larry Rothschild isn’t going to fret over the readings coming out of the speed guns tracking Masahiro Tanaka’s pitches. “I know he will pitch whatever the velocity is....

Depleted Rangers powerless to stop Capitals' onslaught

This was a confluence of bad things happening to the Rangers, and with hours until Wednesday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, there is once again uncertainty. Well, other than the certain...

Trump defends travel ban during first speech to Congress

President Trump defended his travel ban Tuesday at a Joint Session of Congress — and pledged to take new steps soon “to keep out those who would do us harm.”...

What your tattoos will look like in 50 years

Many people shy away from getting tattoos over fears about what they’ll look like on aging skin. After all, what’s in fashion and appealing when you’re 21 might not be...

Melania Trump glitters, literally, in Michael Kors at joint address to Congress

First lady Melania Trump, who has amped up her supporting role to her husband the past couple weeks, arrived at President Donald Trump's first joint address to Congress on Tuesday...

Teacher took home extra cash thanks to work study scam

It was a lesson in how to scam. Bruce Harris, a teacher at Alfred Smith High School in the Bronx, supervised a part-time work study program for a group of...

Why this woman's extremely boring videos still go viral

The thought of a wood-burning oven doesn’t usually get people hot under the collar. But a YouTube regular called Farm Girl has been turning up the heat with her review...

How 2 prize Yankees arms impressed Girardi in debuts

FORT MYERS, Fla. — One of the reasons Joe Girardi made the trip to see the Yankees face the Red Sox on Tuesday was to check in on Luis Cessa,...

Naked butler reveals all about his wealthy clients

Picture the scene – you’re in a locked toilet cubicle wearing nothing but a bow tie and an apron. Seconds from now you have to walk out and serve drinks...

Willy Hernangomez replaces Porzingis as Knicks' injury worry

The Knicks figure to welcome Kristaps Porzingis back to active duty Wednesday in Orlando. So naturally they plan to be without center Willy Hernangomez. Apparently there is a ban on...

John Catsimatidis may be ready for another run at mayor

On Tuesday, Catsimatidis told us, “We have been meeting with people for the last 15 or 20 days about possibly including them in the campaign if we do run.”

UFO sightings hit all-time high

UFOs are visiting at all-time highs, according to new statistics, which say that sightings are most common in the U.S. The findings are based on data crunched by Sam Monfort,...

Mets are ready for the David Wright worst

PORT ST. LUCIE — David Wright now has a name for the problem threatening his latest comeback attempt, only further clouding an already murky baseball future. In what could be...

Watch live: President Trump addresses Congress

President Trump addresses both houses of Congress for the first time in a prime-time affair tonight. In the much-anticipated speech, Trump is expected to issue a call for overhauling the health care...

Yankees 'caged bull' rookie stud dying for shot at real hitters

TAMPA — James Kaprielian is convinced he will be ready to start the season for one of the Yankees’ minor league clubs. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean the Yankees’ top pitching...

ISIS is using suicide attacks more than ever

ISIS has "industrialized the concept of martyrdom" — launching suicide attacks as a military tactic to kill and intimidate enemy fighters, much like Japan's use of kamikaze pilots during World...

Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament résumé just got a little stronger

It was ugly. It was tense. It was a struggle. It was symbolic of Seton Hall’s topsy-turvy season — which also meant it was success. The Pirates blew a 10-point...

Pilot dies after crashing home-built plane through condo roof

METHUEN, Mass. — A single-engine aircraft crashed into a condominium building Tuesday on its approach to an airport, killing the pilot and leaving the plane's tail sticking out of the...

The illegal, dangerous business of skin bleaching

Men and women in South Africa are turning to highly dangerous skin bleaching creams, in a desperate bid to whiten their skin and become “more successful." In an underground report,...

Hackers ransom children's voices recorded on teddy bears

Data from internet-connected smart teddy bears has been leaked and ransomed, exposing children’s voice messages and more than half a million customer accounts, according a security expert. In a blog...

Jets cutting Darrelle Revis in end of an era

INDIANAPOLIS — The Jets are escaping from Revis Island. The team informed legendary cornerback Darrelle Revis Tuesday night it would be releasing him when the new league year begins March...

Rich parents find a new unbelievable way to spoil their kids

Benjamin Sternberg has brought his own bottle to fine-dining temples with top wine lists across New York City and around the world — corkage fees be damned. That’s because Benjamin...

The tell-tale sign your woman is a cheater

Are you faking it in the bedroom? If so, you are much more likely to cheat on your partner, a study claims. According to a new study, published in the...

Suspect killed after shootout with police injures deputy

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida deputy was shot multiple times while trying to serve a warrant Tuesday, but he is expected to survive, authorities said. The suspect was killed in...

Larry Brown to Phil Jackson: Quit pulling strings and coach the Knicks

Peering into the Knicks' power structure, Larry Brown has a message for Phil Jackson: If you want the triangle offense, be the coach. The former Knicks head coach said it’s wrong for Jackson...

Trump says he's open to 'compromise' immigration bill

President Trump on Tuesday said he would consider legislation that would give some illegal immigrants legal status, while providing a clear path to citizenship for undocumented children who were brought...

Reason to doubt the city's claims of rising school safety

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office on Monday trotted out happy news about lower school crime rates, along with drops in student arrests and summonses. But do the statistics reflect reality?...

Amar'e Stoudemire under fire for gay 'joke' days after tolerance award

Two days after winning Israel’s prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Award for his work with underprivileged children, Amar’e Stoudemire suggested in a video posted Tuesday his goodwill does not extend...

Trump's gift to Washington: staying home

New Yorkers are uniquely able to appreciate the favor President Trump is doing for the people of Washington, DC, by not venturing out of the White House and into their...

De Blasio's bizarre 'never pressure' defense of favors for his friends

To hear Mayor de Blasio tell it, it’s no big deal that he helps out folks looking for favors from city government — because “I would never pressure anyone.” Seriously?...

W's new book is an amazingly moving tribute to America's warriors

Has the feud between the press and the president got you down? Is the cynicism of the Democrats or the gloating of the GOP getting your goat? Are you worried...

De Blasio's 'Hail Mary' plan for the homeless crisis

Mayor de Blasio, two months into his reelection year, on Tuesday proposed a solution to New York City’s homelessness crisis: A 30 percent hike in the municipal shelter inventory. In...

What Mets will miss as David Wright's sad reality hits

JUPITER, Fla. — There is sadness, but no surprise. The Mets opened camp two-plus weeks ago with hope in their hearts. And with a sturdy Plan B. Again we arrive...

Papa John's wants you to pay extra for speedy pizza deliveries

For another $3, Papa John's pizza will get to your door a little faster. The Louisville-based pie-making chain stole a page from fee-loving airlines and is offering customers the privilege...

A beloved TV star is accused of sex abuse — sound familiar?

Hulu’s new drama series, “National Treasure,” aims a topical laser at celebrities accused of sex crimes. If you think of Bill Cosby, the posthumous sex abuse scandal involving British TV...

This crazy new steakhouse forces you to stand

Not only must we stand up for our beliefs in these fraught political times — we now must stand up for our steak, too. That’s the upright approach at new...

Judge keeps erotic photo evidence from Peter Beard case

The evidence in this case was so good — a judge has decided to keep it. Manhattan Justice Charles Ramos ended a nearly two-year legal battle between famed photographer Peter...

White House condemns bar shooting as 'racially motivated hatred'

The White House has finally condemned the shooting of two Indian men in a Kansas bar last week — calling it "an act of racially motivated hatred" Tuesday night. The...

Apartment renter's guest listed swanky pad on Airbnb: suit

A New Jersey man let a new-to-the-city pal stay in the Manhattan apartment he keeps on the side — but when he asked her to leave, he discovered she was...

What Giants hope to accomplish at NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL draft is two months away, and the Giants have yet to write a single name on their draft board. Most of the heavy-lifting in terms of...

Penguin Random House crowned winner of $60M Obama book war

The bidding war over Barack and Michelle Obama's book deal skyrocketed to more than $60 million before Penguin Random House was crowned the winner on Tuesday night. The publisher announced...

Jamie Dimon: Trump tax reform not likely this year

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon pushed for corporate tax reform on Tuesday, one of the biggest priorities for Wall Street — even though he doesn’t think it’s likely to happen anytime...

'Mean Girls' musical is searching for its star

Tina Fey and “Saturday Night Live” executive producer Lorne Michaels are revving up for what they’re calling a “developmental lab” of their “Mean Girls” musical. The script, which Fey adapted...

Uber CEO gets into heated argument with one of his drivers

Uber's CEO had a rough ride while using his own company's car service, when he got into a shouting match with a driver who was angry over dropping prices and...

$40M mansion forecloses in New Jersey

One of New Jersey's most expensive properties is now in foreclosure, according to court records. The Italianate mansion, known as Gloria Crest, at 83 N Woodland St in Englewood, NJ,...

Etan Patz's killer has sentencing delayed over allegations of jury contamination

A Manhattan judge on Tuesday delayed the sentencing of Etan Patz’s convicted killer so defense lawyers could file papers asking for a new trial after allegations surfaced of jury contamination....

Carmelo Anthony is asking for another talk with Phil Jackson

Carmelo Anthony wants to sit down and chat with Knicks president Phil Jackson later rather than sooner. “I don’t think right now. Right now we’ve got to sit down and...

Creep wearing Santa hat allegedly gropes two women

This man wearing a Santa Claus hat and rose-colored glasses is wanted for allegedly groping two women in a Flatiron subway station, cops said Tuesday. One of the alleged victims...

Mailman busted having 'spontaneous' sexual relations with mailbox

An Irish postman has expressed his “enormous shame and regret” after he was discovered performing sex acts using a mailbox. Last August, a man who was having work done on...

Teen jumps to death in Snapchat stunt gone wrong

A teen from Singapore died on Friday while trying to perform a risky stunt for a Snapchat video.

Why Maccagnan's best plan for Jets may not work for Bowles

INDIANAPOLIS — Rebuild or refurbish? That is the question lingering over the Jets’ offseason. After a 5-11 season in Year 2 of the Todd Bowles/Mike Maccagnan regime, do they tear...

Humans can learn to use sound to navigate, just like dolphins

Most humans find their way through the world using a combination of senses, relying largely on sight and touch to avoid danger. Dolphins, however, map the ocean and find one...

The day in photos: Feb. 28, 2017

Photos of vets being neglected at VA spark outrage

DURHAM, N.C. — A former Marine and his wife say the scene inside a Veterans Administration hospital in Durham, North Carolina, was so shocking that they felt compelled to take...

Cuomo has no path to the White House, Dems' 'women with guns' problem, & other comments

From the right: Cuomo Has No Path to White House Three years from the next presidential election, pundits are already “pondering the depths” of Gov. Cuomo’s national ambition, notes John...

$16M Trump penthouse sells to exec with ties to China

A businesswoman whose company touts "access" to China just bought a $15.89 million penthouse from the president of the United States, according to city property records. Xiao Yan Chen's purchase...

Scientists created 'super pigs' resistant to deadly infection

Super pigs are coming to save themselves. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have genetically engineered pigs to protect them from Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, or PRRS,...

Trump travel ban expected to hurt foreign tourism in NYC

The Big Apple's tourism industry might want to start bracing for a Trump slump. A travel forecast released by the city Tuesday projects tourists visiting the city from abroad will...

Climate change unfreezes 200,000-year-old 'doorway to hell'

Siberia's enormous "hellmouth" crater in the melting permafrost is growing fast — and it’s opening a portal to a 200,000-year-old world. The Batgaika crater, known to the local Yakutian people...

Knicks turning rest of season into triangle auditions

The Knicks are coming full circle. Or is full triangle more appropriate? Coach Jeff Hornacek admitted Tuesday the final two months of the season basically will contain triangle-offense auditions for...

Tourists may have killed Bahamas' famous swimming pigs

A probe has been launched after a number of the famous swimming pigs of the Bahamas mysteriously died, prompting fears they could have been killed deliberately. Investigations are under way...

Why more millennials are more likely to get this type of cancer

Millennials are more likely to get bowel cancer than their parents because of their low-fiber diets, lack of exercise and other factors, a new report says. Americans in their 20s...

Car crashes into marching band at Mardi Gras parade

https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/836618198002749441 An SUV driver plowed into a high school marching band at a Mardi Gras Day parade in Alabama on Tuesday, injuring at least a dozen people – four of...

Millionaires can't flee this European country fast enough

There’s been a surge in the number of millionaires around the world who are changing countries. Some 82,000 high-net-worth individuals, defined as those who have assets over $1 million, left...

Pilot dead after small plane crashes into condo building

A small plane’s tail is the only part of the aircraft visible after it plowed through the roof of a large condo building in Methuen, Mass., on Tuesday, killing the...

Archdiocese wants to mortgage prized Manhattan real estate to pay off sex abuse victims

The Archdiocese of New York plans to mortgage a prized piece of Madison Avenue property behind St. Patrick’s Cathedral for $100 million so it can pay off victims of priestly...

'Logan' is a return to science fiction's glory days

Col. Stryker, Magneto and Apocalypse? Yawn. In “Logan,” though, the “X-Men” franchise has finally discovered what really strikes fear in the hearts of men: an 11-year-old girl. Being stuck on...

State bill: Let parents decide if concussed kid can keep playing

Many parents claim they have the power to look straight into the eyes of their children and decide whether they are telling the truth. Apparently in North Carolina, parents also...

Student takes nude photo of school administrator

The head of a Northern California high school was photographed naked in a locker room, before the surreptitiously snapped image was shared all over campus. Parents and students alike at...

Ex-girlfriend gets restraining order against Bubba the Love Sponge

A former girlfriend of radio host Bubba the Love Sponge Clem is seeking an order of protection against him, claiming in a court filing that he has abused her “emotionally...

No one knows what Trump meant in response to anti-Semitic acts

President Trump offered a cryptic response on Tuesday when asked about rising acts of anti-Semitism in the US since his election — saying that “sometimes, it’s the reverse." The comments...

De Blasio's new homeless plan will barely cut shelter population

After struggling for three years to contain the growing crisis, Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging plan to tackle record-high homelessness, but one that aims to reduce the...

Little boy runs like hell from little girl in hilarious wrestling match

The phrase “hilarity ensues” is often thrown around on the internet, but there’s no better way to describe what happened when a young boy was matched up with a young...

Flagging down the bartender will soon be a thing of the past

Could technology put an end to the annoying wait time for a hot dog in a stadium line, or eliminate the need to hand over a credit card to the...

The Redskins' Kirk Cousins indecision is getting ridiculous

The Redskins, perhaps begrudgingly, have a quarterback for 2017, if they want him. Washington franchise-tagged Kirk Cousins on Tuesday, a day ahead of the deadline, for a second straight season,...

Amazon broke the internet — really

If it seems like your internet browsing is hitting more walls than possible Tuesday, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not your computer. A massive Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

This NASA probe could save Earth from apocalyptic solar flares

NASA is gearing up to send a robot to the sun to help prepare for a “huge solar event” that could wreak havoc on Earth. The Solar Plus Probe will...

Evel Knievel jumpsuit sold for $100K at auction

Evel Knievel was known for his daring motorcycle tricks, but his iconic leather jumpsuit just pulled its own dramatic stunt: raking in piles of money. Vogue reports that Knievel’s famed,...

These pet pancakes are too cute to eat

A Japanese chef, Keisuke Inagaki, rose to Instagram fame with his pancake art, but this time around he's created a life-like animal series.

How to live on a ‘secret street’ in Manhattan

In New York City, especially in 2017, it might seem impossible to live along a secluded, cobblestone mews. Especially one lined with 20 handsome yellow-painted wooden rowhouses sporting green shutters....

Inside NYC's priciest rental

The city's new most expensive rental is a six-bedroom pad at the Pierre Hotel that is back on the market for $500,000 a month. The current listing, which initially went...

Trump blames military for SEAL's death

In the Trump administration, the buck apparently stops anywhere but the Oval Office. President Trump on Tuesday blamed the military for the death of Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens,...

Subway's 'chicken' sandwich is only kinda sorta chicken

There’s fowl play afoot between the buns of Subway sandwiches, a new report claims. The fast food chain’s “chicken” contains only about 50 percent actual chicken DNA — and most...

NYPD told to shoot vehicles to prevent 'ramming attack'

The NYPD has told officers to open fire on vehicles to prevent a "mass ramming attack" like the terror strike last year in Nice, France, where a truck plowed through...

Man charged with murder after DNA links him to 1999 cold case

A Bronx man was charged with the 1999 rape and murder of a 56-year-old woman who lived in his building — after new DNA evidence linked him to the brutal slaying,...

It's sad what passes for Leicester magic these days

Leicester City’s season took another surreal turn Monday when the relegation-threatened defending champions seemingly got their season back on track by trouncing Liverpool, 3-1. The game was a whirlwind of goals...

French security guard accidentally fires weapon during Hollande speech

A bumbling French sniper interrupted President Francoise Hollande’s speech at a rail line inauguration Tuesday with an accidental shot that slightly injured two people, according to reports. Hollande was speaking...

'King of Diamonds' wins $209M after years of feuding with partners

"King of Diamonds" Lev Leviev just won a $209 million judgement against his former business partners in a case that was so bitterly contested it resulted in death threats and...

'Topless at 7 a.m.': Genie Bouchard's awkward SI swimsuit shoot

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQlNXvdBXu-/ Genie Bouchard isn't afraid to flaunt her frame on social media, but posing topless for Sports Illustrated is a whole different story. "SI is super secretive with this issue,...

Rangers find their trade for a defenseman

It’s not Kevin Shattenkirk, and it’s not even a righty defenseman, but the Rangers found a way to at least bolster their blueline depth before the trade deadline. The Blueshirts...

Adrian Peterson is a free agent — now do Giants care?

Adrian Peterson will be out there, free to sign on March 9 with any interested team, after the Vikings announced Tuesday they will not pick up the 2017 option on...

'Pot smoker' outside Port Authority had loaded gun: cops

A routine quality-of-life stop took a one-man army off the streets outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Amos Stowers was “acting suspiciously” and reeked of weed when he was stopped...

Valeant shares tank despite better-than-expected 4Q results

Investors weren’t buying Valeant boss Joseph Papa’s promises of a “new Valeant” Tuesday morning. Despite beating analyst estimates, shares of the beleaguered pharmaceutical giant fell as much 10 percent after...

Death of man with zip-ties around his neck ruled a homicide

The death of an Iranian jeweler who was found in a bathroom with zip-ties around his neck in Tribeca earlier this month has been ruled a homicide — and police...

Martian sand tornadoes photographed by Curiosity rover

NASA's Curiosity rover has revealed stunning animations of Martian "dust devils" — whirlwinds carrying sand and dust — caused by the red planet's strong summer winds. The car-size Mars rover...

Roof jumper falls to his death trying to ditch cops

An ex-con in his underwear tried to jump between Bronx rooftops during a desperate run from the cops Tuesday, but his daring move failed and he plunged six floors to...

What Jets can get in second try to trade Sheldon Richardson

INDIANAPOLIS – This week’s NFL Scouting Combine is not just about college prospects. This is also the time for general managers to chat with each other, teams to talk to...

The new iPhone is coming with some big changes

Apple’s upcoming iPhone will reportedly feature a curved screen — and will cost about $1,000. The new model slated for release this fall, rumored to be called either the iPhone...

‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah buys $10M penthouse

Call it “try before you buy.” Trevor Noah, the South African comedian who replaced Jon Stewart as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in 2015, has purchased a $10...

Enormous python swallows possum whole

While enjoying a walk back from Byron Bay’s lighthouse on the weekend, Michelle Hunjak and her sister Simone came across a horrifying scene. A colossal carpet python devouring a ringtail...

Saints players were 'too urban' to get into London club

Mark Ingram and a handful of his New Orleans Saints teammates are visiting London before heading overseas again for a game next season, and they reported being subjected to a disturbing...

Silda taking Spitzer's name three years after divorce

It's better than Ms. Client No. 9. Three years after Silda Wall and hooker-happy former Gov. Eliot Spitzer divorced, she's legally taking back his name, according to a report in...

Jerk who dragged cop with his car gets what he deserves

When cops in Ohio recognized an SUV as potentially belonging to a robbery suspect, they pulled the vehicle over and attempted to get the suspect to exit the vehicle. Instead,...

Americans think Trump is keeping his campaign promises: poll

A majority of Americans believe President Trump is delivering on his campaign promises, a poll out Tuesday shows. Fifty-six percent of those surveyed said Trump is keeping the vows he...

Cannibal suspect breaks down

An accused face-biting cannibal broke down in tears and whined to Dr. Phil that he was “so sorry” for savagely killing a couple in their Florida home last August, according...

'Cash me outside' girl might end up in your living room

The unruly “cash me outside” teen may be getting her own reality show, according to a report. Danielle Bregoli, 13, whose famed remark on the “Dr. Phil” show turned her...

Trump gives himself an 'A' for effort

President Trump said Tuesday he would give himself an "A plus" for effort but a "C" for getting his administration's message out to America. “In terms of messaging, I would...

Drunk NFL player steals then crashes golf cart taxi: cops

Leave the bar in a golf cart taxi, bop the driver on the head when asked to pay, steal the golf cart, crash it a few blocks later, curse out...

Double murder-suicide sparked by lesbian cuckolding husband

A Florida man unable to cope with separating from his longtime wife killed her and her girlfriend because he thought their new relationship was immoral, according to his former divorce...

Man-bun vs. dad-socks in skate park rumble

At the opening day of a skate park in New Zealand, one BMX bike rider wasn't going to let the crowds prevent him from pulling off some sweet tricks. When...

YouTube prepping paid virtual cable bundle like Sling TV's

YouTube is expected to unveil its paid virtual cable bundle at a press event Tuesday, sources told The Post. The bundle is very similar to Dish’s Sling TV, and has...

The Rangers fallout from failed blockbuster trade

It might not have been crystal clear, but rest assured Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan knew the repercussions if Kevin Shattenkirk ended up on an Eastern Conference rival — say,...

Here's who has the fewest orgasms

If you’re in a heterosexual relationship, you’ve likely experienced the so-called “orgasm gap” between men and women. And now, a new study offers more evidence that straight women have fewer...

Samsung heir charged with bribery and embezzlement

South Korean prosecutors charged Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee with bribery and embezzlement on Tuesday, the latest developments in a graft scandal that has rocked the country. Lee, 48, was...

Man gets jail time for drone mishap that injured two people

A Seattle man was sentenced to 30 days in jail last week after his drone fell from the sky and injured two people during a pride parade in 2015, according...

Victim wants Trump to address 'get out of my country' shooting

The 24-year-old hero who took a bullet when he tried to intervene as a Navy veteran allegedly yelled “get out of my country” and shot two Indian men — killing one...

Paul Ryan sees Trump 'as more of a chairman' as president

House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday said he sees President Trump as a "chairman" who oversees the big picture and not the detail man who gets into the nitty-gritty of...

Saudi king packs more than 500 tons of luggage for nine-day trip

Overpacking is an understatement for the Saudi king. Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz is heading to Indonesia this week for a nine-day trip and he’s taking more than 500...

'Possible cult connection' in case of abducted jogger

The kidnapping of a California mom who was found bound and beaten on the side of a road three weeks later might be connected to a "cult," according to a...

Crazed autograph hunters throw plates at soccer star

Paul Pogba had a plate thrown at him and was backed into a corner by furious fans after snubbing an autograph request. Cops were called to an Indian restaurant when...

Man accused of biting Muslim man's face

MCLEAN, Va. – A Virginia man is accused of biting another man's face after making anti-Muslim slurs in a parking lot at a busy shopping mall late last year. Fairfax...

Dwight Howard pushes and trolls his way to strange night

Dwight Howard’s night ended early Monday against the Boston Celtics, but at least it was interesting while it lasted. The Atlanta Hawks center took exception to a hard foul in...

Hitler's red 'death phone' might actually be fake

A red phone described as the one Adolf Hitler used in his bunker was recently sold for $243,000 by a Maryland auction house. But was it actually the Fuhrer’s phone?...

David Wright's throwing is officially a scary Mets problem

PORT ST. LUCIE -- David Wright’s chances of beginning the season with the Mets now appear razor thin. The Mets captain returned to New York on Tuesday and was diagnosed...

Cops think elderly woman was fatally beaten with hammer

A 78-year-old woman was found lying dead in a pool of blood at her Brooklyn home where cops found a broken hammer next to her body, police sources said. Investigators...

Nurse accused of secretly recording naked patients

A nurse in Pennsylvania took secret photographs and videos of eight naked patients — including a 17-year-old girl — during appointments at a dermatology office, authorities said. James Close, 45,...

Watch this firefighter's dramatic rescue of a suicidal woman

A firefighter in China was caught in dramatic footage as he rappelled from the ninth floor of a hospital and kicked a suicidal woman back inside. The distraught woman in...

Couple gets prison for terrorizing black child's birthday party

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. -- A Georgia judge sentenced two people to lengthy prison terms Monday for their role in the disruption of a black child's birthday party with Confederate flags, racial...

Trump claims Obama is 'behind' protests and leaks

Former President Obama is “behind” widespread protests targeting the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers, President Trump said in an interview.

Trump would've handled hunt for leaks 'differently' than Spicer

Sean Spicer erred when he gathered all his underlings in the White House press shop and asked to review their personal cell phones, President Trump said in an interview. “I...

Target shares plunge on weak sales outlook

Target Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter same-store sales and said it expected sales to continue to fall this fiscal year, sending its shares tumbling 13 percent in premarket...

De Blasio admits he pulls strings at city agencies for friends

Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Monday he has a long history of doing favors for community members who need help with city business — but claims it’s OK because he...

Was Kellyanne Conway raised in a barn?

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway has been ridiculed for making herself at home in the Oval Office, where she was photographed kneeling on a sofa. A snapshot shows the office...

Guys are wigging out for these believable hairpieces

Quiff & Co. is a non-surgical hair company for men suffering from male pattern baldness. The brand was founded by Antony Llewellyn and Stevie Carter Harris, a gay couple from England....

German man arrested after wife disappears during luxury cruise

A judge in Rome, Italy has ruled that a father of two will remain in custody due to “suspect behavior” after he returned from a Mediterranean cruise on the MSC...

Muhammad Ali Jr. says airport detention made him feel 'violated'

Muhammad Ali's son said Monday he felt "violated" when immigration officials questioned him about his religion at a Florida airport. "I was just appalled," Muhammad Ali Jr. told the Associated...

Man who fell asleep with fingers on guns' triggers headed to jail

ELIZABETH, N.J. — Prosecutors say a man found sleeping in a car with his fingers on the triggers of two loaded guns will be sleeping in a New Jersey prison...

Man arrested for planning to help ISIS develop missiles

SYDNEY — Australian counterterrorism police arrested a man on Tuesday who officials say was planning to advise the Islamic State group on how to develop missiles. Australian Federal Police arrested...

De Blasio to call for 90 new homeless shelters

Mayor de Blasio will reportedly call for 90 homeless shelters to be built all around the city, as part of a plan expected to be announced Tuesday. In addition to...

15 injured after part of float collapses during Rio's Carnival

RIO DE JANEIRO — The top of a float collapsed during Rio de Janeiro's world famous Carnival parade early Tuesday, injuring at least 15 people, officials said. The incident involved...

Authorities investigating fatal beating of zoo's beloved hippo

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's widespread violence reached an unexpected corner with the brutal and fatal beating of the national zoo's beloved hippopotamus Gustavito. Even among a population...

Pedestrian hit by MTA bus in critical condition

A man is in critical condition after being hit by an MTA bus earlier this evening in Elmhurst, police say. The 46-year-old victim was attempting to cross the street mid-block...

South Korean prosecutors to indict Samsung exec

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean special prosecutors said they will indict Samsung's de facto chief Tuesday on bribery, embezzlement and other charges linked to a political scandal that has...

Two women to be charged with murder of Kim Jong Nam

The two women accused of fatally poisoning the estranged half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un were charged with his murder on Wednesday — and could get the death penalty...

Trump invites families of those killed by illegal immigrants to speech

President Trump has invited the family members of those killed by illegal immigrants and the widow of Justice Antonin Scalia to attend his address to a joint session of Congress...

Couple caught having sex in Domino's wants Pizza Hut next

A couple caught romping on CCTV in Domino’s after ordering a stuffed crust pizza boasted last night: “We love having sex in weird places.” Daniella Hirst, 28, and Craig Smith,...

There's no better time to see Rwanda's majestic gorillas

This year marks an amazing feat in wildlife conservation: 50 years of dedicated efforts to save Africa’s rare mountain gorillas. Spearheaded by the extraordinary work of the late Dian Fossey and...

The Middle East's surprising nightlife hot spot

Morocco, a majority-Muslim nation, isn’t usually associated with nightlife and partying. Indeed, because many Muslims do not consume alcohol, it can be difficult to find non-hotel bars even in its...

Tackle the world's coolest country in just a week

Balancing on a rocky outcropping of Lion’s Head, a mountain whose oft-photographed apex is 2,195 feet above Cape Town, I felt on top of the world. Below me were panoramic...

Asylum seekers fleeing to Canada face new danger: melting snow

Asylum seekers crossing in the dead of night into Canada from the United States may face a new danger in coming weeks, as heavy snowpack melts in the flood-prone US...

Courtney Lee has to show up like this for Knicks more often

When Courtney Lee rose off the Madison Square Garden court and released a high-arcing 3-pointer that went softly through the nylon to give the Knicks a one-point lead with 10.6...

Mets need these two young hitters to show some versatility

PORT ST. LUCIE — Wilmer Flores may not face many right-handed pitchers this season, but on Monday, he took a step toward proving he is up for the challenge. The...

Accused 'get out of my country' killer bragged about shooting Iranians

The white Kansas man accused of yelling “get out of my country” before pumping bullets into two Indian engineers last week bragged to an Applebees bartender that he had shot...

Uber exec out after failing to disclose sex harassment claim: report

A top engineering executive at Uber, Amit Singhal, is out five weeks after his hire was announced. According to a report in the tech blog Recode, Singhal failed to disclose...

One move is perfect example of why Phil Jackson is a disaster

At the end of his press conference before Monday night’s game against the Raptors, Jeff Hornacek assured everyone the Knicks were still trying to win games. It only sounded like...

Fraudster wanted for going on $7K Bloomingdales shopping spree

A lady fraudster is wanted for opening a credit card account with stolen information and using to go on a $7,000 shopping spree at Bloomingdales, police say. Cops released photos...