November 14, 2017
Man concerned new school's mascot sounds too much like 'penises,' starts petition
November 14, 2017 | 11:58pmOne man in Utah started a petition Friday to change the mascot of a new high school, arguing that the name will likely become the butt of a dirty joke....
Ex-gov's daughter joins Tappan Zee Bridge name change protest
November 14, 2017 | 11:47pmThe daughter of the late Gov. Malcolm Wilson — whose name was part of the official title of the old Tappan Zee Bridge — has joined tens of thousands in...
How this $100M da Vinci masterpiece flew under the radar for centuries
November 14, 2017 | 11:27pmIt watched as its then-owner, King Charles I, was beheaded in 1649. It was hanging in Buckingham Palace back when it was still called Buckingham House in 1703. It survived...
Gregg Popovich on the feedback he's getting for Trump critiques
November 14, 2017 | 11:24pmGregg Popovich has received a plethora of letters from NBA fans across the country in reply to his outspokenness on political issues. And the Spurs coach is listening. Popovich, who...
Atlanta-based Invesco buys 95 percent interest in 80 Broad St.
November 14, 2017 | 11:17pmA 95 percent interest in 80 Broad St. is being sold to Atlanta-based Invesco. Set to close by year-end, the recapitalization by the global investor will revalue the 425,000-square-foot building...
Dwight Capital is moving to building with Hudson River view
November 14, 2017 | 11:15pmDwight Capital is moving and expanding to 20,000 square feet at 787 Eleventh Ave. between West 54th and 55th streets. The lender will have a portion of the tenth floor...
Jack in the Box shares jump after Jana reveals stake in burger joint
November 14, 2017 | 11:14pmJack in the Box shares popped 4.4 percent on Tuesday after Barry Rosenstein’s Jana Partners disclosed it has a stake in the San Diego burger chain. Rosenstein, fresh off his...
Hearst may be looking for new Cosmo editor-in-chief
November 14, 2017 | 11:13pmHearst may be readying another top-editor shake-up. Higher-ups have begun to quietly search for a new editor-in-chief at Cosmopolitan, its most profitable title, sources are whispering. The job also oversees...
Councilman expects 'overwhelming support' for revenge porn bill
November 14, 2017 | 11:06pmThe City Council on Thursday will vote on a proposed “revenge porn” law that would allow the NYPD to arrest people on charges of distributing explicit nonconsensual photography online, The...
ESPN sticking with president John Skipper for 3 more years
November 14, 2017 | 11:03pmThe boss will survive ESPN's next round of layoffs ... and the next and the next. ESPN president John Skipper has reached a contract extension with the company through 2021,...
Henrik Lundqvist's heavy workload explained
November 14, 2017 | 11:01pmHenrik Lundqvist is scheduled for his seventh straight start and 16th in the Rangers’ first 19 games Wednesday in Chicago. Unless something unforeseen develops, he can be expected to get...
Woman admits to poisoning daughter's drink: police
November 14, 2017 | 10:50pmPolice in Oregon charged a woman with murder after she reportedly poisoned her daughter’s drink following an argument. Roxy Brook Pridgen, 36, of Athena, was initially arrested by Oregon State...
App would let workers report sexual harassment anonymously
November 14, 2017 | 10:41pmA handful of Silicon Valley executives hope they have come up with a powerful weapon to fight sexual harassment. The group, including former Google exec Sukhinder Singh, have funded an...
Crain’s New York business editor announces he's leaving
November 14, 2017 | 10:41pmCrain’s New York Business Editor Jeremy Smerd was given the ol’ heave-ho on Tuesday after 2 1/2 years in the top spot. “Today was my last as @CrainsNewYork editor,” Swerd...
Bobby Doerr — the Red Sox's 'Silent Captain' — dead at age 99
November 14, 2017 | 10:38pmGRANTS PASS, Ore. — Bobby Doerr, the Hall of Fame second baseman dubbed the “Silent Captain” of the Red Sox by longtime teammate and friend Ted Williams, has died. He...
Levi's moving to new location in Times Square
November 14, 2017 | 10:37pmLevi’s will be moving to a new location in Times Square. The company confirmed its duplex store will have 17,000 square feet at 1535 Broadway between West 45th and 46th...
This district is home to the most school brawls in New York City
November 14, 2017 | 10:36pmIt’s the city’s most brawl-ridden school district. District 29 in Queens — which includes Cambria Heights, Hollis and Springfield Gardens — had the highest rates of student-reported fighting of all...
Reddit could go public in 2 years to boost parent company
November 14, 2017 | 10:33pmReddit, the online discussion platform that has weathered a few storms, says it could be looking at an initial public offering in two years that could give a big boost...
Shocking report details extreme global wealth imbalance
November 14, 2017 | 10:30pmThe global wealth imbalance is growing, a shocking new report reveals. The top 1 percent have amassed more than half of the world’s wealth and control 50.1 percent of the...
Madison Square Garden CEO ousted over beef with Irving Azoff
November 14, 2017 | 10:30pmMadison Square Garden Co. boss David O’Connor was ousted from the entertainment company after losing a faceoff with music mogul Irving Azoff, two sources close to the situation told The...
Jeremy Jordan was the only person to get sick from local Chipotle
November 14, 2017 | 10:26pm“Supergirl” actor Jeremy Jordan is special — so much so that he appears to be the only person in Houston who has reported being ill after eating at a local...
2 women sue Uber, alleging sexual assault by drivers
November 14, 2017 | 10:24pmSAN FRANCISCO — Two women are suing Uber, alleging that inadequate driver background checks and monitoring left them and thousands of others vulnerable to sexual assault. The women from Florida...
Jeff Sessions continues to prove he's Trump's biggest mistake
November 14, 2017 | 10:22pmJeff Sessions is a man in search of a banana peel. When he can’t find one to step on, he supplies his own. Sessions is not a bad man, but...
Nets battle but fail to slow down the Celtics' juggernaut
November 14, 2017 | 10:21pmFacing the hottest team in the NBA was going to be an uphill climb for the Nets under the best circumstances. But doing it without their two point guards —...
Menendez defense pushes for mistrial in corruption case
November 14, 2017 | 10:14pmLawyers for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez were pushing for a mistrial on Tuesday after the judge again sent the deadlocked jury home without having reached a verdict. “We do...
University suspends frats, sororities after pledge dies
November 14, 2017 | 10:13pmSAN MARCOS, Texas — Texas State University has suspended all fraternity and sorority chapter activities following the death of a fraternity pledge after an initiation ritual. In a statement Tuesday,...
CFP Rankings undergo shakeup as two new teams crack Top 4
November 14, 2017 | 10:09pmAlabama is the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson up to No. 2 and Miami and Oklahoma joining the top four for the first time....
These 5 morning habits are making you fat
November 14, 2017 | 10:01pmEveryone has a morning ritual. Whether it’s repeatedly hitting the snooze button, three minutes of stretches or a 30 minute shower; our morning habits are second nature. But have you...
US Embassy in Zimbabwe warns to stay indoors amid political chaos
November 14, 2017 | 9:35pmHARARE, Zimbabwe — At least three explosions were heard in Zimbabwe's capital early Wednesday and military vehicles were seen in the streets after the army commander threatened to "step in"...
Players, fans flood stadium for emotional Roy Halladay memorial
November 14, 2017 | 9:24pmCLEARWATER, Fla. — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay was remembered Tuesday as an amazing husband, father, friend and teammate who was one of the best pitchers of his...
Yankees likely to interview Dodgers 3B coach for managerial job
November 14, 2017 | 9:22pmORLANDO, Fla. — The Yankees are seriously considering bringing in Dodgers third-base coach Chris Woodward to interview for their manager’s job. The Yankees have believed they would cap interviews at...
Why a Jacoby Ellsbury trade isn't close to happening
November 14, 2017 | 9:20pmORLANDO, Fla. — You can see the parallels, can’t you? A year ago, the Yankees held Brian McCann as a veteran pushed out of his old job, armed with a...
These tiny homes make NYC apartments look spacious
November 14, 2017 | 8:58pmDES MOINES, Iowa — As he tows a 96-square-foot house around Des Moines, Joe Stevens is overwhelmed by the intense, sometimes tearful support he receives from churches, schools and service...
Shohei Otani is going to advance MLB's rotation revolution
November 14, 2017 | 8:52pmORLANDO, Fla. — Right guy, right time. In the past, when MLB teams imported starting pitchers from Japan, the expectation was the player was coming here and had to conform...
St. John's rips another cupcake, now the real tests begin
November 14, 2017 | 8:40pmThis was the intended effect. There was a distinct purpose for this soft scheduling, two warm-up games to instill confidence for the challenging portion of St. John’s tougher road ahead....
Nationals starting to weigh Bryce Harper mega-deal
November 14, 2017 | 8:38pmNationals GM Mike Rizzo said there is a strong likelihood that at some point before the season he will sit down with Bryce Harper and his agent, Scott Boras, to...
School lockdown stopped even bigger tragedy in California shooting
November 14, 2017 | 8:21pmThe gunman who left four dead after a rampage in Northern California Tuesday had attempted to enter an elementary school during his killing spree — but was prevented because the...
Trump keeps tradition, will spend Thanksgiving in Palm Beach
November 14, 2017 | 8:19pmWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to spend Thanksgiving in Palm Beach, Florida, continuing a family tradition he maintained before moving to the White House. A Federal Aviation Administration...
Broker stole multimillion-dollar listings when she joined competition: suit
November 14, 2017 | 8:16pmA socialite broker used family connections to get a start in real estate at a boutique Manhattan firm then stole multimillion-dollar listings when she jumped to a competitor, a lawsuit...
Rep says Congress paid out $15M to silence sex harassment victims
November 14, 2017 | 8:09pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QnWW689dR8 The US congresswoman who testified that current members of Congress are known sex harassers said Tuesday night that $15 million in hush money has been paid to accusers. Rep....
Why new Mets regime can lead to a Joe Smith reunion
November 14, 2017 | 8:08pmORLANDO, Fla. — Intelligence has two meanings. One is about gathering information and the other is about the ability to apply knowledge. Perhaps with the Mets, one part of intelligence...
Trump follows Obama’s lead and gives Iran just what it wants
November 14, 2017 | 8:07pmPresident Trump’s decision to reevaluate the nuclear deal was a step forward for the West’s efforts to contain Iran, but the White House took two steps back with its new...
Experienced skydiver dies after parachute fails to open
November 14, 2017 | 8:06pmZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Authorities say an experienced skydiver died at a Florida airport after his parachute failed to open. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the 36-year-old man died Monday...
Democrats are trying to block Trump’s judge picks with vile, hypocritical smears
November 14, 2017 | 8:02pmDemocrats and the liberal media are slamming President Trump for packing federal courts with supposedly “unfit” judges. Nonsense. Trump’s nominees have impressive credentials. What’s the left’s real gripe? These judges...
Woman allegedly left threatening voicemail before killing spree
November 14, 2017 | 8:01pmBARRE, Vt. — A Vermont woman facing life in prison without parole for killing a state social worker and three relatives left a screaming message threatening to kill one of...
Beware: Your kids can break into your iPhone X through Face ID
November 14, 2017 | 7:54pmThe iPhone X comes with the most secure facial recognition system available on a mobile device right now, miles ahead of the next best thing. There’s one chance in a...
Family of teacher allegedly killed by husband: 'Don’t even look at us'
November 14, 2017 | 7:54pmFamily members of a Massachusetts teacher who was violently murdered had stinging words for her "scumbag" husband who is charged in her death. “Don’t even look at us,” a male...
Mets' Carlos Santana interest exposes Dominic Smith concern
November 14, 2017 | 7:53pmORLANDO, Fla. — Carlos Santana fits the mold of “difference-maker” the Mets desire, and team officials are willing to at least explore the possibility of adding the switch-hitting slugger to...
Thank liberals if Roy Moore survives the charges against him
November 14, 2017 | 7:45pmWe’re told the time of judgment is upon Bill Clinton at last. In the wake of the Weinstein-Halperin-Moore revelations that have shaken the foundations of the country’s cultural and political...
Phony Alabama robocall tries to get dirt on Roy Moore
November 14, 2017 | 7:44pmA robocall received by residents in Alabama uses a phony Washington Post reporter named "Bernie Bernstein" who offers cash for false allegations against Roy Moore. The voicemail claims to be...
Aaron Judge's well-deserved verdict for AL Rookie of the Year
November 14, 2017 | 7:43pmThere was never any chance of a hung jury when it came to the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year Award: On Monday, Yankee slugger Aaron Judge was pronounced...
Searching for culprits in Giants' shocking defensive decline
November 14, 2017 | 7:40pmAnyone saying they saw this coming is dealing in untruths. Of all the shocking directions this season has taken the Giants, none is more harrowing than the way their defense...
Bombshell report on NYCHA proves it: De Blasio is MIA
November 14, 2017 | 7:35pmWith Tuesday’s bombshell report on the Housing Authority, it’s fair to ask: Is anybody in charge at City Hall? The city Department of Investigation report accuses NYCHA of failing to...
Police hunting psychiatric patient who escaped to Maui
November 14, 2017 | 7:31pmHONOLULU — Hawaii authorities were searching Tuesday for a man described by a prosecutor as fitting the profile of a serial killer who escaped from the state's psychiatric hospital outside...
Hubby whose cheating wasn't 'shocking' wins bigger cut of Park Ave. pad
November 14, 2017 | 7:29pmA former Ernst & Young partner who spent a year in jail for leaking insider information to his AshleyMadison.com mistress just won a larger share of the Park Avenue pad...
New Yorkers are right to fume over the Tappan Zee’s new name
November 14, 2017 | 7:26pmResidents in the city’s northern suburbs are up in arms over the dead-of-night move that robbed them of a local landmark’s historic and distinctive name. Nearly 55,000 people have signed...
Man in jail for 50 years to walk free after rape case tossed
November 14, 2017 | 7:20pmBATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana man who has spent nearly 50 years in prison is expected to be released Wednesday, about two weeks after a judge overturned his conviction...
Spike Lee retools 'She's Gotta Have It' for the Tinder generation
November 14, 2017 | 7:04pmThirty years ago, Spike Lee made a movie about a young female artist from Brooklyn who lived life as if she were a man. “She’s Gotta Have It” was made...
Australians vote in poll to allow same-sex marriage
November 14, 2017 | 7:00pmAustralians have voted in favor of allowing same-sex marriage in a landmark national poll, Down Under pollsters revealed Tuesday. Sixty-one percent of the 12.7 million Aussies who voted in the...
Crafty driver busted with license plate made from pizza box
November 14, 2017 | 6:56pmDon’t try this at home. A tricky driver in Massachusetts was busted using a pizza box to fashion a makeshift license plate in a DIY gone wrong. The Hopkinton Police...
Knicks are loving their offense without Phil Jackson
November 14, 2017 | 6:54pmLeBron James paid a backhanded compliment to Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek for his newfangled, high-speed offense that’s not the triangle. And Hornacek didn’t tip-toe around the issue any longer, that...
Feds tapped NCAA coach's phone during corruption probe
November 14, 2017 | 6:52pmThe feds tapped two phones of NBA star Chuck “The Rifleman” Connors Person over a period of months while investigating him in one of the biggest corruption scandals to rock...
Student commits suicide at school in 'planned event': cops
November 14, 2017 | 6:37pmA Florida student fatally shot himself during a school fire drill in what authorities called a "planned event," according to reports. Authorities said Seth Sutherland, 17, posted on social media...
Scientists test brain implants to improve human memory
November 14, 2017 | 6:34pmThe human brain is truly a wonder, and nature has honed it to be an incredibly efficient tool for processing information and hanging on to things we might need at...
This is NYC's next big burger
November 14, 2017 | 6:28pmIt took five long years of suspense, but we’re finally about to taste what will likely be the most talked-about new hamburger in town. Sushi-master Masa Takayama, 63, opened his...
Man finds rotting baby chick inside egg
November 14, 2017 | 6:23pmA foodie was left physically sick after discovering a rotting chick inside a Sainsbury's egg. Aled Holocombe bought the six free range eggs from the British supermarket chain to save...
'42nd Street' revivals may duke it out for a spot on Broadway
November 14, 2017 | 6:12pmCall it the battle of those dancing feet: Two acclaimed productions of “42nd Street” may soon go tap-to-tap for a shot at Broadway. The splashy revival at London’s Theatre Royal...
Vikings concerned with Fox announcer sabotage
November 14, 2017 | 6:07pmMINNEAPOLIS — Fox is limiting the amount of pregame access to the Vikings this week for guest analyst Greg Olsen, in response to concerns raised by the team about an...
Pentagon agrees to pay for soldier's sex-reassignment surgery
November 14, 2017 | 5:48pmThe Pentagon has agreed to pay for an active-duty soldier’s gender-transition surgery, according to a report. The sex-reassignment surgery, which is for an infantry soldier who identifies as a woman,...
Avocado Rat is Brooklyn's hipster version of Pizza Rat
November 14, 2017 | 5:46pmManhattan has Pizza Rat -- and now Brooklyn has Avocado Rat. The hip rodent was filmed carrying the fad brunch item in its mouth along the subway tracks at the...
Beltran, Cashman talked about job, but that may not be enough
November 14, 2017 | 5:39pmORLANDO, Fla. -- Carlos Beltran wants to manage and has talked to Brian Cashman to express that desire. Is that enough to get him into the running to replace Joe...
Chris Carlin says goodbye as Mike Francesa's seat awaits
November 14, 2017 | 5:31pmChris Carlin is coming home. The Chatham, N.J.,-raised radio host announced on his Philadelphia show the news everyone knew: He is leaving for WFAN, trying to step into the massive...
How health freaks are ruining Thanksgiving
November 14, 2017 | 5:29pmHoping to seem like a grateful guest, David Shalansky brought an expensive bottle of Barolo to a recent Thanksgiving gathering. But when he offered it, his host visibly recoiled. “I...
Giants' latest roster shuffle includes two veteran additions
November 14, 2017 | 5:29pmThis is what happens when seasons go awry. Players come, players go and the bottom of the roster is in a constant state of flux. The Giants moved three players...
It's clear what Rick Nash wants out of uncertain Rangers future
November 14, 2017 | 5:21pmThis is a time of uncertainty for Rick Nash, the valuable Ranger who for the first time in his career is a pending free agent and whose greatest value to...
Mom accused of drowning newborn in bath
November 14, 2017 | 5:16pmROCHESTER, N.Y. — Authorities say an upstate New York woman has been charged with second-degree murder for the bathtub drowning of her 10-day-old son. Rochester police say officers responded Monday...
Seton Hall is convincing itself Indiana's start is a mirage
November 14, 2017 | 5:04pmIgnore the 12.5-point spread. Forget the season-opening 21-point home loss to Indiana State. Seton Hall will get pushed by Indiana on Wednesday night -- Kevin Willard is convinced of it,...
Durst defense uses Post headlines during murder case
November 14, 2017 | 5:04pmLOS ANGELES -- The Post was front and center at a pretrial hearing in the Robert Durst murder case Tuesday, as the ex-NYPD detective who investigated the disappearance of the...
Analyst predicts the iPhone's home button will soon disappear
November 14, 2017 | 5:02pmThe iPhone’s home button will go extinct next year, according to an influential tech analyst. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Monday that he expects Apple to offer a trio...
Dog bites most of girl's body in horrid attack
November 14, 2017 | 4:55pmMICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Authorities say a 12-year-old Indiana girl suffered bite wounds on most of her body when she was attacked by a 140-pound dog. Michigan City police say...
NutriBullet users claim exploding blenders caused horrific burns
November 14, 2017 | 4:52pmAt least 14 people are suing the makers of "NutriBullet" over claims that the product burst during use, leaving them with severe lacerations and burns. The alleged victims claim the...
Dad admitted he beat 'fussy' baby girl to death: cops
November 14, 2017 | 4:51pmMT. LEBANON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man beat his 4-month-old daughter to death because she would not stop crying, authorities said. Allegheny County Police said George Gazzam, 30, initially told...
This couple took their engagement photos in Hurricane Irma destruction
November 14, 2017 | 4:43pmThis couple's engagement photos in St. John are showing the resilience of the island ravaged by Hurricane Irma. In a moving photo shoot, Marty Bruckner and Lauren Saia stood amid...
Mother of man killed by cop awarded $2.2M in lawsuit
November 14, 2017 | 4:41pmThe mother of a mentally ill man shot by cops in his Harlem apartment was awarded $2.2 million on Tuesday -- and her lawyer promptly blasted Mayor de Blasio for...
WH budget director: Don't blame feds for New York's high taxes
November 14, 2017 | 4:37pmWASHINGTON – President Trump’s budget director Tuesday fiercely defended the elimination of state and local tax deductibility in the federal tax overhaul, saying the White House can't be blamed that...
Nurse posed as doc to convince women to send her nudes
November 14, 2017 | 4:36pmA nurse conned women into sending naked pictures by posing as a male doctor using a voice-change app. Adele Rennie, 27, operated the phone gimmick to trick ten victims during...
Bonehead thieves fail to steal demo cell phones
November 14, 2017 | 4:31pmPolice are hunting these dopey thieves who were caught on camera trying to steal a display of mobile phones without realizing they were all demos. Shocking footage shows the men,...
DUI lawyer is busted for drugs after barging into stranger's home in high heels, no pants
November 14, 2017 | 4:29pmA New Jersey attorney nude from the waist down save for a pair of high heels strutted into a stranger's Rutherford home and announced “I’m here,” police said. Justin Christodoro,...
Amtrak's lax safety culture led to crash that killed 2 people: NTSB
November 14, 2017 | 4:25pmPHILADELPHIA — Amtrak's safety culture suffered major lapses, including more than two dozen unsafe conditions at a work zone where a train slammed into a maintenance backhoe last year, killing...
If you’re hiking for an Instagram shot, get the hell off my mountain
November 14, 2017 | 4:19pmThis past Sunday found me panting but triumphant on the top of Mount Beacon. After a steep hike up, I was catching my breath — and views of the Hudson...
Syria is sending ISIS militants to 'terrorist rehab'
November 14, 2017 | 4:16pmIs it possible to deprogram a terrorist? A group recently formed outside Aleppo is working to find out. The Syrian Center for Anti-Extremist Ideology, which opened on Oct. 28 and...
This is reportedly the worst landlord in New York City
November 14, 2017 | 4:12pmA landlord whose buildings ran up 1,090 violations was ranked Tuesday as the worst of 100 slumlords in the city. Jonathan Cohen, of Silvershore Properties, collected the violations on 19...
Mayor proud restaurant ripped off 'cheapskate' tourists
November 14, 2017 | 4:10pmWelcome to the city that’s ripping you off — and isn’t even sorry. The mayor of Venice, Italy which has been struggling under the weight of mass tourism over recent...
McConnell working with White House on what to do with Moore
November 14, 2017 | 4:09pmSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he will work with the White House over what to do with Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore following allegations he sexually harassed five women...
What kind of punishment are UCLA players coming home to?
November 14, 2017 | 3:58pmLOS ANGELES -- Three UCLA basketball players detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting have been allowed to return home, where they may be disciplined by the school as a...
Bogus pain creams are expensive and deadly
November 14, 2017 | 3:57pmA Mississippi doctor was hit last month with a 16-count indictment for allegedly defrauding a government health care program of more than $2.3 million by prescribing unnecessary and highly suspect...
Corrections officials who used city vehicles for personal trips will pay big fines
November 14, 2017 | 3:57pmThe new head of the city’s Department of Correction and eight other agency officials have agreed to pay hefty fines for using their official vehicles for personal trips, the Conflicts...
Wife defends husband who shot her in murder-suicide attempt
November 14, 2017 | 3:55pmA Texas woman who survived her husband's murder-suicide attempt is defending her late spouse. Rachel Butler, 26, said she forgives her husband, Jason Butler, after he shot her early Sunday before killing...
Trump's approval rating is near his personal low: poll
November 14, 2017 | 3:55pmPresident Trump’s approval rating sank to a near-record low, and voters by a 3-to-1 margin said Alabama GOP senate candidate Roy Moore should step down after allegations that he sexually...
First digital pill approved lets doctors track patients' meds
November 14, 2017 | 3:52pmA pill that can be digitally tracked through the body has been approved for the first time in the US. Abilify MyCite aripiprazole pills, which are used to treat schizophrenia...
Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' just cracked 1 million sales
November 14, 2017 | 3:52pmShe’s barely uttered a word in public for 18 months, but Taylor Swift is still causing a ruckus on the charts. On Tuesday, Nielsen Music announced that the singer's sixth...
Senate GOP plans to add ObamaCare mandate repeal to tax bill
November 14, 2017 | 3:47pmA top Senate Republican said Tuesday the GOP will work to repeal the ObamaCare individual mandate that requires people to buy health insurance or face a penalty as part of...
Van Gogh’s view out his asylum window sells for $81M
November 14, 2017 | 3:45pmAn important landscape that Vincent van Gogh painted from his asylum window has smashed its estimate to sell for $81 million. The Dutch artist was staying at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole after suffering...
FBI probing Russian wire transfers labeled 'to finance election campaign of 2016'
November 14, 2017 | 3:44pmThe feds are scrutinizing wire transfers the Kremlin sent to Russian embassies around the world with a memo line that said “to finance election campaign of 2016,” a new report...
Networking pitch to white people: 'Come meet a black person'
November 14, 2017 | 3:39pmThis isn’t your typical meet and greet. A networking event in Georgia is trying to improve race relations -- by encouraging white people to “Come Meet a Black Person.” Cheryle...
Kanter, Porzingis smack down LeBron in NY 'King' feud
November 14, 2017 | 3:37pmKnicks center Enes Kanter was at it again Tuesday, swatting with gusto another bold proclamation from LeBron James. One day after leading the Cavaliers to a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, James...
Subway rider made teen touch his penis: cops
November 14, 2017 | 3:34pmA sick straphanger exposed himself on a subway train in Manhattan and forced his privates into a teen girl's hand, police said Tuesday. The 17-year-old girl was riding a southbound...
Weed is the next frontier in beauty products
November 14, 2017 | 3:23pmWith the medicinal benefits well documented for treating chronic pain and terminal conditions, the wellness world is now catching on. Yes, marijuana is finally shunning its 420 reputation. Pot-infused foods,...
Woman horrifically burned by essential oil diffuser
November 14, 2017 | 3:14pmA woman has revealed horrific pictures of facial burns she suffered after being sprayed with vapor from an essential oil diffuser. Emily Smith, 24, suffered chemical burns to her face...
Same-old Blas, Europe's culture of death and other commentary
November 14, 2017 | 3:11pmPolitical scribe: Mayor’s Plan Is Same Old, Same Old Bill de Blasio has just been re-elected and already it feels like “déjà vu all over again,” says Will Bredderman at...
John Mara now personally responding to furious Giants fans
November 14, 2017 | 3:06pmIt's not a refund, but it appears the Giants at least have an apology policy. With the season not as much circling the drain as drained, Giants co-owner John Mara...
Sad state of Jets backup quarterbacks: 'This isn't Triple-A'
November 14, 2017 | 3:05pmThe Jets can hope there is development going on behind the scenes with their two young quarterbacks, but Sundays are apparently not the time to find out. While 38-year-old Josh...
Joan Tisch's kids ask judge for control of her $4 billion fortune
November 14, 2017 | 3:04pmThe children of the late Manhattan philanthropist Joan Tisch are rushing to court to protect her estimated $4 billion fortune -- including a 50 percent stake in the New York...
Congresswoman to colleagues: Some of you are known pervs
November 14, 2017 | 2:51pmAt least two members of Congress have histories of sexually harassing female colleagues or staffers — but the pervs’ identities remain secret because of Congress’ way of handling such complaints....
Imus, Rosenberg unload on Mike Francesa's replacements
November 14, 2017 | 2:38pmThe news about who will replace Mike Francesa on WFAN is out. Count Don Imus and Sid Rosenberg among those who are not impressed. Rosenberg joined Imus' show Tuesday, when...
Husband charged with killing wife in cold case from 1983
November 14, 2017 | 2:36pmA Pennsylvania man has been charged with his wife's murder 34 years after her body was found in a remote wooded area, closing a cold case for investigators who "never...
Jury deadlocked in Norman Seabrook's bribery trial
November 14, 2017 | 2:30pmA Manhattan federal jury said it is deadlocked in the bribery trial of ex-jail guards union boss Norman Seabrook after four days of deliberations. "We are deadlocked and request your...
The 2015 NFL juggernaut has woken up again
November 14, 2017 | 2:26pmLook who appears to be back, potentially in Super Bowl form. Three years ago, the Panthers went 15-1 and went to the Super Bowl. They lost to the Broncos, but...
Ex-Paterson mayor gets 5 years in prison
November 14, 2017 | 2:22pmFormer Paterson, NJ Mayor Jose Torres was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for instructing employees to work at a private warehouse on the taxpayers' dime. Torres, 59, was...
'Borat' fans busted for wearing mankinis in Kazakhstan
November 14, 2017 | 2:19pmIs not nice! Six cheeky tourists in Kazakhstan were arrested for dressing up as the character Borat -- wearing only "mankinis" while posing for photos in public. Cops in the...
WWE forgot one important thing for star-studded Survivor Series
November 14, 2017 | 2:07pmSurvivor Series is delivering the matches we need without the buildup and consequences they deserve -- and Triple H returning only made it worse. The card’s key matches have either...
Deer dies after trying to bust into Bronx nursing home
November 14, 2017 | 2:07pmOh deer. A wayward deer tried to bust its way into a Bronx nursing home on Tuesday morning -- and was eventually put down. The woodlands critter was spotted at...
Wisconsin allows kids younger than 10 to hunt
November 14, 2017 | 2:05pmWisconsin wildlife now have pint-sized hunters to worry about. Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill eliminating the minimum age provision to hunt in the Badger State, allowing children younger...
Racist berates passenger on train
November 14, 2017 | 2:03pmPassengers on a BART train in California were shocked when a fellow passenger was berated and attacked by another rider. The attack appeared to be racially based, as the attacker...
Media companies hit with bribery claims at FIFA corruption trial
November 14, 2017 | 1:59pmAn Argentine businessman has claimed multiple major media companies paid bribes in exchange for soccer TV rights as part of the larger FIFA corruption scandal. Alejandro Burzaco Tuesday fingered Fox...
Jewish foodies lose their minds over marijuana matzo balls
November 14, 2017 | 1:57pmJewish food maven Joan Nathan has some serious chutzpah. In a recent cooking demo for Vice’s “Bong Appétit” series, Nathan, who’s considered the Julia Child of Jewish cuisine, infuses classic...
Man sues to keep 'GRABHER' vanity plate
November 14, 2017 | 1:53pmA Canadian man whose vanity license plate “GRABHER” was revoked by authorities for being “inappropriate” is suing for the right to keep driving through town with it. Lorne Grabher, a...
City jail costs hit new record despite drop in inmates
November 14, 2017 | 1:48pmThe cost of operating the city's jails has hit a record $1.36 billion -- even as the inmate population reached a low of 9,500, Comptroller Scott Stringer said in a...
Sumo champ bashes fellow wrestler with beer bottle
November 14, 2017 | 1:41pmA sumo champion pulled his weight during a drunken brawl -- smashing a beer bottle over a fellow wrestler’s head, according to a report. Grand champion Harumafuji, 33, apologized Tuesday...
Four dead in shooting at California elementary school
November 14, 2017 | 1:39pmA gunman opened fire Tuesday morning at a home and elementary school in Northern California — killing four people and wounding several others, including two children, before being shot dead...
Bingewatching Netflix could put you at risk for hemorrhoids
November 14, 2017 | 1:32pmNow that's streaming! Millions of Netflix users around the world watch the service while sitting on the can in public restrooms, according to a new study. The purveyor of "Stranger...
Trump brands Asia trip a $300 billion success
November 14, 2017 | 1:30pmPresident Trump gave his tour of five Asian nations a rave review, saying it was a "tremendously successful trip" that netted the US "at least $300 billion" in deals. "We've...
Retired judge wants $1K from TSA over missed flight
November 14, 2017 | 1:20pmA retired judge in Michigan wants the Transportation Security Administration to reimburse him $1,000 after an agent rejected his rifle case, ruining his planned hunting trip in Georgia. Steven Servaas,...
NYC tower that houses Viacom HQ valued at $1.9B in stake sale
November 14, 2017 | 1:09pmSL Green Realty Corp. is finally unloading a 43-percent stake in 1515 Broadway — and not to the Chinese buyer that’s been previously reported. Allianz SE, the Munich based insurance...
'Secretly training' boxing legend stunningly calls out McGregor
November 14, 2017 | 1:07pmOscar De La Hoya revealed he is in training for a stunning comeback to fight Conor McGregor. The Hall of Famer has not fought in nearly 10 years but wants...
NYCHA lied about doing lead paint inspections, shocking report claims
November 14, 2017 | 1:03pmThe head of the city Housing Authority potentially put thousands of kids at risk of lead poisoning by blowing off mandatory apartment inspections — and then lied about it to...
Ladies fight tooth and nail to stop convenience store robbery
November 14, 2017 | 12:48pmPolice are seeking the identity of a man who attempted to rob a Washington, DC, convenience store. Luckily, the store's workers fought back relentlessly and prevented him from taking the...
Sorry, but 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' doesn't hold up in 2017
November 14, 2017 | 12:44pmAre you afraid of the dark? In 2017, I’m more afraid of my Twitter followers. But nevertheless, the internet is rejoicing about the possible return of the kid horror TV...
Meet Maggie Gray: The unexpected host replacing Mike Francesa
November 14, 2017 | 12:42pmYou already know Bart Scott, the former Jets linebacker, as one part of the trio set to replace Mike Francesa on WFAN. You probably know Chris Carlin, too, who spent...
Woman faints as she's found guilty in murder-for-hire plot
November 14, 2017 | 12:41pmShe's no standup gal. A woman fainted in a California courtroom the moment she was found guilty in a murder-for-hire plot against her husband, new footage shows. Diana Lovejoy, 45,...
Judge to Menendez jury: 'This is not reality TV'
November 14, 2017 | 12:37pmNewark federal Judge William Walls told a deadlocked jury overseeing the bribery trial of Sen. Robert Menendez to keep deliberating — and suggested he might not let them go without...
Parents are shelling out big bucks for sold-out holiday 'it' gift
November 14, 2017 | 12:20pmThe It gift of the holiday season is already sold out, and moms and dads are panicking. The LOL Big Surprise — a larger version of the fad LOL dolls...
Two-alarm blaze tears through Brooklyn synagogue
November 14, 2017 | 12:19pmA worker using a blow torch on the roof of a Brooklyn synagogue is responsible for accidentally sparking a raging fire that tore through the house of worship, authorities said....
Sessions waffles on a special counsel to probe Clinton and the Trump dossier
November 14, 2017 | 12:18pmAttorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday said he wasn’t entirely sold on appointing a special counsel to investigate Hillary Clinton’s and the FBI's possible role in the preparation of a...
Cybersecurity expert claims he was able to hack into a parked Boeing 757
November 14, 2017 | 12:10pmExperts working with Homeland Security remotely hacked into a Boeing 757 parked at a New Jersey airport -- stunning a group of pilots who had no idea their planes are...
Museum yanks Hitler exhibit that was a selfie magnet
November 14, 2017 | 12:09pmAmid outrage, an Indonesian museum has removed an exhibit in which visitors took selfies with a Hitler figure in front of a giant image of Auschwitz. The De Mata Trick...
Three breakdowns that buried the Jets
November 14, 2017 | 12:06pmHere are three plays from Sunday’s 15-10 loss to the Buccaneers that we took a closer look at on the coaches’ tape: Second quarter, 1:10 left, Jets have the ball,...
Bleak warning from thousands of scientists
November 14, 2017 | 11:56amTwenty-five years ago, 1,700 of the world’s leading scientists issued a grim “warning to humanity.” They explained that human activities were doing serious, irreversible damage on the planet that, if...
Paul Singer takes a stake in mall giant Taubman Centers: report
November 14, 2017 | 11:51amThe owner of the posh Mall at Short Hills in New Jersey reportedly has a new activist investor nipping at its heels. Paul Singer’s Elliott Management has built up a...
Sweat could soon unlock your phone
November 14, 2017 | 11:43amSweat is so unique, it could one day be used to access smartphones in the same way we use a fingerprint or our faces. Amino acids in our "sweat print"...
'Sex addicts' are facing mounting cries of 'BS!'
November 14, 2017 | 11:42amHollywood's latest scandals have rocked the world and put sex addiction back in the limelight. Celebrities like Tiger Woods and David Duchovny have famously sought treatment for sex addictions. And...
Giants fan facing felony charges after bloody stadium arrest
November 14, 2017 | 11:41amThe bloodied, unruly Giants fan who was ejected from Levi’s Stadium after causing a violent skirmish in the stands is now facing a pair of felony charges. Patrick Flynn, 29,...
Doctor gunned down in hospital parking lot in love triangle killing: cops
November 14, 2017 | 11:40amMASSILLON, Ohio -- Police say a doctor has died following a shooting at an Ohio hospital parking lot over a shared love interest. Authorities say the suspect, 50-year-old Michael Wood,...
Bauer's In Touch, Life & Style and Closer titles get a new editor
November 14, 2017 | 11:37amJames Heidenry will be the new editorial director of Bauer Publications’ celebrity magazines — In Touch, Life & Style and Closer — replacing David Perel, Media Ink has learned. Heindenry...
Jeff Sessions: I have 'no reason to doubt' Roy Moore's accusers
November 14, 2017 | 11:34amAttorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday that “I have no reason to doubt” the five women who allege that GOP Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore sexually harassed or assaulted them...
ONE Campaign responds to column on the charity
November 14, 2017 | 11:30amThe ONE Campaign is deeply concerned about Paula Froelich’s misleading column in Sunday’s Post. It contained too many mistakes and falsehoods to cover here and was built on a fundamental...
Knicks' emerging star came up a lot bigger than Jeff Hornacek
November 14, 2017 | 11:28amWhile Kristaps Porzingis is the face of the franchise, center Enes Kanter is now the heart and soul of the franchise. Hence, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek’s decision to bench Kanter...
Jerry Jones 'laughs' in the face of NFL attacks
November 14, 2017 | 11:25amJerry Jones doesn't sound too worried about "nuclear" war. The always outspoken Cowboys owner laughed off the possibility of NFL owners running him out of the league over his continued...
Paul Ryan says Roy Moore should step aside
November 14, 2017 | 11:17amHouse Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday said the allegations of sexual misconduct against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore "are credible" and he "should step aside." “He should step aside. No....
Half of millennials have a 'side hustle'
November 14, 2017 | 11:16amOne in two millennials has a "side hustle" in a bid to boost their cash or chase a long-held passion, new research reveals. From selling things online to making clothes...
Truck nearly obliterates kid getting off the school bus
November 14, 2017 | 11:15amA happy-go-lucky kid in Herad, Norway, was nearly killed by a speeding truck. The terrifying event occurred just moments after the students hopped off the school bus at the end...
Jeff Sessions denies Trump is pressuring him into probing Clinton
November 14, 2017 | 11:08amAttorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday that politics would play no role in his decision on whether to appoint a special counsel to probe the Clinton Foundation and an Obama-era...
Tesla factory is a 'hotbed for racist behavior': suit
November 14, 2017 | 10:59amTesla on Monday was hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming its California production plant is a “hotbed for racist behavior.” The lawsuit filed in California state court in Oakland is...
Softbank says there's a 'possibility' it won't invest in Uber
November 14, 2017 | 10:57amJapan’s SoftBank Group said on Tuesday it was considering investing in Uber Technologies Inc but there was no final agreement at this stage. “If conditions on share price and a...
Jeff Sessions says he forgot about meeting with Trump aide on Russia
November 14, 2017 | 10:54amAttorney General Jeff Sessions claimed Tuesday that he forgot about a meeting of then-candidate Donald Trump’s national security team in which an adviser pitched a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Testifying...
Kremlin is telling companies to deliver good news
November 14, 2017 | 10:50amMOSCOW -- The Kremlin wants good news. The Russian leadership has told major companies to supply it with news stories that put its stewardship of the country in a positive...
'I was listening to U2': Commuter explains LeBron anger
November 14, 2017 | 10:41amhttps://twitter.com/uninterrupted/status/930132047334555648 It's easy to pick LeBron James out of a crowd, but in a packed New York subway car, not so much. Take real-estate agent and comedian James Michael Angelo,...
Gruesome theory in Amelia Earhart disappearance
November 14, 2017 | 10:41amThe mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart's disappearance has bewildered many for years. Some have proposed that her plane simply crashed and sank, while others have pondered a number of other explanations,...
Just a quarter of Republican voters think Roy Moore should run
November 14, 2017 | 10:35amSixty percent of Americans think GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore should drop out of the race in Alabama after being accused of sexual misconduct, a poll released on Tuesday shows....
Conor McGregor might have crazied himself into a UFC suspension
November 14, 2017 | 10:29amThe consequences of Conor McGregor’s controversial cage invasion at Bellator 187 are becoming clearer — and it’s not good news for fans of the UFC superstar. McGregor was widely panned...
Top US marshal admitted having sex with multiple women in government offices
November 14, 2017 | 10:28amA former high-ranking US Marshals official in Boston admitted to having sex with nine women inside courthouse offices after initially lying to investigators and urging the women not to cooperate...
Home Depot's results get a boost from hurricanes
November 14, 2017 | 10:25amHome Depot, the largest US home improvement chain, on Tuesday raised its full-year profit and sales forecast again after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma spurred demand for generators, flashlights and building...
Plus-size retailer goes bankrupt after expanding too fast
November 14, 2017 | 10:23amPlus-size retailer Fashion to Figure has succumbed to bankruptcy, The Post has learned. After disclosing plans to shrink its chain after it fell behind on rent payments and other bills,...
Pothead mom's hell house included pig in the bathroom: cops
November 14, 2017 | 10:18amA South Carolina mom has been arrested after her 4-year-old daughter was found living in filthy conditions at their home, where a pig lived in the bathroom, according to reports....
College football player expelled after sucker-punching coach
November 14, 2017 | 10:18amNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee State University football player has been dismissed from the team and expelled from the school for hitting a coach. TSU athletics director Teresa Phillips told...
Florida serial killer is hunting again
November 14, 2017 | 10:09amA fourth person was found shot to death early Tuesday in a Florida neighborhood plagued by a string of deadly shootings that cops suspect were carried out by a serial...
Goldman Sachs writes down its Weinstein Co. stake to zero
November 14, 2017 | 10:00amGoldman Sachs has written down to zero the value of its stake in the Weinstein Company, the movie studio whose co-chairman Harvey Weinstein stepped down last month following sexual assault...
Liberty sale puts team, Isiah Thomas' future in limbo
November 14, 2017 | 9:50amIf this is it for Isiah Thomas as Liberty president, it wasn’t a bad run at all. Owner James Dolan announced Tuesday he’s selling the Liberty and Thomas is probably...
It pays to flip off Trump's motorcade
November 14, 2017 | 9:43amShe gave President Trump’s motorcade the finger — and now supporters are raising tens of thousands of dollars for her. A GoFundMe campaign to support Virginia resident Juli Briskman — who...
Trump brags about a poll that makes him look good
November 14, 2017 | 9:39amPresident Trump on Tuesday highlighted a survey from a conservative-leaning pollster on Twitter that shows his approval rating is at 46 percent — despite other polls showing him hovering around...
Aly Raisman details 'uncomfortable' sessions with abusive doctor
November 14, 2017 | 9:38amAly Raisman did not want to question Larry Nassar's training methods. For someone with an esteemed reputation, she "felt guilty for thinking badly" about someone so well-liked. But as the...
Trump offered to turn over fugitive, never talked human rights: Duterte spokesman
November 14, 2017 | 9:37amPresident Trump offered to return a Filipino fugitive who had fled to the US -- and did not discuss human rights at all with strongman Rodrigo Duterte, with whom he...
Mosque vandal wanted in second attack
November 14, 2017 | 9:18amA man wanted for vandalizing a Brooklyn mosque over the weekend allegedly busted up a second Islamic center just blocks away, police said. The second act of vandalism happened when...
UCLA basketball players are leaving China after Trump intervenes
November 14, 2017 | 9:15amThree UCLA basketball players - including the brother of Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball - held in China after being accused of shoplifting were on their way back to the United...
Rand Paul: 'No justification' for attack outside my home
November 14, 2017 | 9:00amRepublican Sen. Rand Paul said there is "no justification" for the attack outside his Kentucky home that left him with six broken ribs and a damaged lung. “From my perspective,...
This woman has 9 jobs and doesn’t complain about it
November 14, 2017 | 8:00amAfter 26-year-old Sarah Moore moved to a tiny Scottish island, she took on nine different jobs. North Ronaldsay in the Orkneys has only 45 residents, so Moore is the youngest...
Turkeys 'gobble' along to sweet tunes before their holiday slaughter
November 14, 2017 | 6:55amElin Williams probably didn't see her music career taking this path. The 25-year-old performs for dozens of turkeys at a farm in Wales, in order to help keep the gobblers...
Man critically injured in hit-and-run near Union Square
November 14, 2017 | 6:53amA hit-and-run driver left a man critically injured after plowing his SUV into him near Union Square early Tuesday, police said. The 34-year-old victim was crossing the street near West...
Assessing the economy 10 years after the Great Recession
November 14, 2017 | 5:57amIt has been 10 years since the US economy fizzled and we suffered through the Great Recession. And over the last decade, you’ve probably read about how the economy is...
North Koreans shot 40 rounds at defector, hit him 5 times
November 14, 2017 | 5:30amSEOUL, South Korea — Four North Korean soldiers fired about 40 rounds at a comrade fleeing into South Korea and hit him five times in the first shooting at the...
Puerto Rico asks for $94 billion in hurricane aftermath
November 14, 2017 | 3:26amWASHINGTON — Puerto Rico's governor on Monday asked the federal government for $94.4 billion as the island struggles to recover from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Maria, with much of...
Georgia sheriff suspended over intrusive search at high school
November 14, 2017 | 2:58amATLANTA — Georgia's governor on Monday suspended a sheriff who faces charges including sexual battery after a drug search at a high school earlier this year. In an executive order,...
Bar apologizes after booting veteran and his service dog
November 14, 2017 | 2:46amGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A western Michigan bar has apologized for asking a veteran and his service dog to leave the establishment. Jerome Smith was asked to leave The Holiday...
Trump says he made many friends during 'tremendously successful' Asia trip
November 14, 2017 | 2:32amPresident Donald Trump says his trip to Asia has been "tremendously successful." Trade was a major theme and Trump is reiterating Tuesday before heading back to the U.S. that he...
These secret ’hoods of Sydney are Down Under the radar
November 14, 2017 | 2:21amBustling Sydney may be best known for its famed Opera House. But some 4 miles inland by taxi from the city’s harbor — away from the throngs of tourists —...
Fall for these easy, all-ages autumnal escapes from NYC
November 14, 2017 | 2:19amBy mid-November, every pumpkin- and apple-picking day trip has been ticked off the weekend to-do list. So take the kids farther afield to see New England’s fall foliage and partake...
Vessel named Ferry McFerryface after 'Boaty' overruled
November 14, 2017 | 2:16amSYDNEY — The last ferry in a new Sydney Harbor fleet will be christened Ferry McFerryface — Sydney's second favorite choice after the now famous jokey Mc-moniker, Boaty McBoatface. New...
House OKs bill reducing ex-presidents' pensions
November 14, 2017 | 2:13amWASHINGTON — Former presidents get lucrative book deals and high-paid speaking gigs. So there's no need for taxpayers to support them to the degree that the federal government has done...
Was Kristaps Porzingis' problem LeBron or his elbow?
November 14, 2017 | 2:12amIt was a rare off night for Kristaps Porzingis. Maybe it was LeBron James. Maybe it was the new contraption on his elbow. With James hounding him at times, Porzingis...
Billionaire Golisano claims decorator overcharged yacht redesign by $300K
November 14, 2017 | 2:01amROCHESTER, N.Y. — Billionaire Thomas Golisano says an interior decorator overcharged him by more than $300,000 when she renovated his yacht. The Democrat and Chronicle reports the former Buffalo Sabres...
Novice surfer escapes death by punching shark in the nose
November 14, 2017 | 1:39amA novice surfer mastered a pro's move on the first try: He punched a shark on the nose to escape its jaws. A British doctor narrowly escaped a shark attack...
Even Kenny Atkinson impressed by Celtics' unbelievable start
November 14, 2017 | 1:31amThe Nets will host an understandably confident bunch at Barclays Center on Tuesday. After starting the season 0-2, the Celtics have won 12 consecutive games, toppling the Bucks, Spurs, Thunder...
Jets can't shake 'sour taste' heading into bye week
November 14, 2017 | 1:29amA day after their 15-10 loss to the Buccaneers, the Jets were lamenting one that got away from them. They now enter their bye week at 4-6 with their playoff...
New Yorkers sound off on increase in hotel development
November 14, 2017 | 1:22amEven as we were writing a Sunday column about hotel saturation and too many tourists, an announcement popped in about the launch of a new Hampton Inn tower in downtown...
Ex-football player charged with murder in wife's grisly death
November 14, 2017 | 1:16amSALT LAKE CITY — A former professional football player sliced his wife's neck and then crawled on the ground outside their rented Utah condominium before flagging down a police officer,...
Mets finally starting to address that nasty injury problem
November 14, 2017 | 1:12amORLANDO, Fla. — The Mets are adding depth to their medical department. After a season in which the team was decimated by injuries, particularly to the starting rotation, general manager...
Giants, Jets have sucked all the fun out of this season already
November 14, 2017 | 1:10amIt was supposed to be the Jets Sucking For Sam Darnold, but it is the New York Football Giants Sucking With An Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind instead. Tanks a lot,...
The legend of Frank Ntilikina begins
November 14, 2017 | 1:04amFrank Ntilikina, all 190 pounds of him, went to grab the basketball to inbound late in the first quarter Monday. A 6-foot-8, 250-pound human piece of chiseled granite known as...
Court to decide if gunmaker is liable for Sandy Hook massacre
November 14, 2017 | 12:59amHARTFORD, Conn. — With both gun rights supporters and gun control advocates nationwide looking on, lawyers for Newtown families and gun maker Remington Arms are set to face off Tuesday...
Tim Hardaway's best night yet overshadowed by brutal loss
November 14, 2017 | 12:53amAt some point, it will set in for Tim Hardaway Jr. that the Knicks blew a 23-point lead and lost to the Cavs Monday. “Twenty-three?” he said meekly. Yep, count...
Rangers win streak still a losing situation for this defenseman
November 14, 2017 | 12:53amBrendan Smith called it a “double-edged sword,” and that seems apt. The gritty defenseman has been a healthy scratch for five straight games, and during that time, the Rangers have...
Joakim Noah sits out first game since end of PED suspension
November 14, 2017 | 12:44amFinally, the wait ended for Joakim Noah. Finally, the 20-game ban handed down to the Knicks center for his use of an illegal supplement ended. Eight games last season, 12...
Ben McAdoo almost admits Giants quit on him
November 14, 2017 | 12:35amNo, the Giants did not quit in their latest debacle, a 31-21 loss to the previously winless 49ers. Ben McAdoo, though, said he detected something that sounds oh-so-close to quitting....
Biggest Cowboys fantasy problem isn't even Ezekiel Elliott
November 14, 2017 | 12:25amDon’t you hate when you think you have one problem, attempt to solve it, only to find there is a larger problem that renders your previous solution moot? You know,...
Rise in teen suicide connected to social media popularity: study
November 14, 2017 | 12:15amCHICAGO — An increase in suicide rates among US teens occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may be a link. Suicide...
Scorsese media company bolts Directors Guild building
November 14, 2017 | 12:10amOscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is departing from the DGA building at 110 W. 57th St. next year. The filmmaker’s media production company, Sikelia Productions, will move early next year to...
Gruesome injury won't keep Jimmy Vesey out of lineup
November 14, 2017 | 12:10amThere are a handful of ways to describe what happened to Jimmy Vesey on Saturday afternoon at the Garden — disgusting, gruesome, extremely painful, cringe-worthy. Then there is this description...
Mediterranean restaurant signs 15-year lease on Third Avenue
November 14, 2017 | 12:07amA large Mediterranean restaurant and event space called Zavõ has signed a 15-year lease with Olshan Properties for the nearly 15,000-square-foot, three-level space at 1011 Third Ave. between East 59th...
Layering for the win!
November 14, 2017 | 12:01amWhen it comes to sports, the winter months reign supreme with dozens of teams to root for across three different major leagues. The competition may be heating up while the...
Knicks' feud with LeBron James erupts in heated shoving match
November 14, 2017 | 12:01amA point of contention that had been heating up for the 48 hours leading into tipoff involving LeBron James, Frank Ntilikina, Phil Jackson and somehow Enes Kanter finally reached its...