December 1, 2017
City hired lead-paint workers that were not properly vetted
Some workers whom the troubled New York City Housing Authority used for lead-paint inspections and removals were not properly certified under federal regulations, officials said on Friday. The lack of...
Stocks make slight recovery after Flynn guilty plea
Enough already. Investors were on the edge of their seat on Friday as the Dow Jones industrial average was whipsawed within a 400-point range. First, a mid-morning guilty plea by...
Ride operator won't be fined for fatal Ohio State fair accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Officials say the Ohio state agriculture department has decided not to fine the operators of a thrill ride that broke apart at the Ohio State Fair, killing...
Dad charged with murder after 7-year-old finds mom's body in basement
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Authorities have charged a Kansas City man with stabbing his wife to death, saying the couple's 7-year-old daughter told a school counselor she found a body...
McDonald’s worker will get full $110K reward for helping nab alleged serial killer
The McDonald’s manager who turned over the gun used in four Tampa murders — leading police to the alleged serial killer — is going to receive “every penny” of her...
Shamorie Ponds won't let his slump bring down St. John's
If Shamorie Ponds is concerned about a sophomore slump, he’s doing a good job of hiding it. If he’s worried about his shooting struggles seven games into the season, the...
Ugg maker continues spat with activist investor
Two proxy advisory firms on Friday shot down an activist investor’s move to gain their backing in a battle against the maker of Ugg footwear. The firms said Deckers Outdoor...
Jeremy Lin going out of the country to recover
Jeremy Lin’s road to recovery has brought him across borders. Via an Instagram video posted Thursday, the Nets point guard shared that he is currently rehabbing at Fortius Sport &...
Trump is out of excuses — but not necessarily out of office — as Flynn cooperates
Two possibilities arise from the guilty plea of former Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn’s plea marks the beginning of the end of the Trump administration. Flynn’s plea marks...
Clemson controls fate on wildest College Football Playoff day yet
For the past two years, college football’s selection Sunday has been simple. There have been no legitimate controversies. Debates haven’t been necessary. It could be that way again. If the...
Why Sterling Shepard won't take the fantasy hit you're fearing
There are bittersweet times we all have experienced when presumed winnings instantly are eaten by the toils of real life. You buy a scratch-off lotto ticket worth a few hundred,...
Lawyer uses 'cocktail and pony' defense for billionaire accused of sexual misconduct
Six women have come forward to accuse billionaire Silicon Valley investor Shervin Pishevar of sexual misconduct. Pishevar, 42, an early backer of Uber, groped, forcibly kissed and sexually harassed the...
Archaeologists dig up 'historic' sphinx from Hollywood classic
GUADALUPE, Calif. — Archaeologists working in sand dunes on the central California coast have dug up an intact plaster sphinx that was part of an Egyptian movie set built more...
Two more arrests made in brutal MS-13 decapitation murder
Police in Maryland announced Friday that they had arrested two more people in connection with a brutal murder by the MS-13 street gang. Montgomery County police said 24-year-old Doris Giron-Jimenez...
Masked man tosses Molotov cocktail inside Brooklyn supermarket
A masked man hurled a Molotov cocktail inside a Brooklyn supermarket and then took off on a motorcycle, police said Friday. The scary incident happened at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at...
Judge bars Starbucks from closing 77 failing Teavana stores
An Indiana judge has taken an unusual step and temporarily barred Starbucks from closing 77 failing Teavana stores in Simon Property Group malls because the real estate giant was less...
Islanders’ win streak snapped by bad play and even worse luck
The pucks had eyes. That’s how Islanders coach Doug Weight described his team’s poor performance Friday night, in which the Islanders spoiled their four-game win streak with an ugly 6-5...
Rangers and Lundqvist show bounce-back ability in ugly win
The biggest step forward the Rangers have made from the early season to now is in their mental strength, most notably their ability to absorb a bad break and put...
Brian Cashman makes gamble of his life on Aaron Boone
Brian Cashman’s second greatest act of derring-do Friday was to rappel down the side of a building. The first was to endorse Aaron Boone to be the next Yankees manager...
Holiday chaos diverted as pilots reach deal with American Airlines
American Airlines reached an agreement Friday with its pilots' union to avoid having to cancel thousands of flights during the Christmas holiday season because of a glitch with the pilots'...
Cops find missing Florida teen and soccer coach in New York
LAKE CITY, Fla. — Authorities say a missing Florida teenage girl and a 27-year-old soccer coach have been found in New York. The Gainesville Sun reports that the 17-year-old and...
Aaron Boone will be named Yankees manager
You thought Aaron Boone’s last famous act in a Yankees uniform was improbable? It turns out the craziest was yet to come. Boone, the popular former player and ESPN color...
'Superstore' star definitely went to a better office party than you
Superstore Tuesday, 9:30 p.m., NBC In this week’s episode of “Superstore,” the Cloud 9 employees come together to give customers — and themselves — some much-needed seasonal joy. Feuding roommates...
Kenny Atkinson shares 'scary' similarities with this NBA coach
The similarities don’t just exist, they’re “scary,” DeMarre Carroll insisted, between the mentor and his protégé: Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer and Nets coach Kenny Atkinson. In three seasons (2013-16), as...
Buy kitchy, crafty and cool gifts at these NYC holiday markets
In the market to eat, drink and be merry — and maybe wrap up some holiday shopping while you’re at it? Then look no further than NYC’s holiday markets, which...
The latest sour-grapes low in abusing the city landmarking laws
It took the city five years to rescue rotting East Midtown by rezoning it for 21st century office use. And it took architectural nitpickers barely a month to turn back...
Many signs point to Aaron Boone becoming the Yankees' manager
Brian Cashman was going to present his recommendation for next Yankees manager on Friday to Hal Steinbrenner, and the way the principal owner feels about his general manager these days...
Watch the New York Rangers skate in Central Park for free
You’ve rarely seen the Rangers like this. On Saturday, the New York City hockey team will ditch Madison Square Garden for Central Park, where fans can watch their favorite players...
Why Charles Dickens was the Springsteen of his time
One hundred and fifty years ago, Charles Dickens came to America to give the people what they wanted: “A Christmas Carol,” read by the British writer himself. Some 2,500 people...
No, the end of 'net neutrality' isn't cyber-maggeddon
The Federal Communications Commission has signaled its intention to roll back “net neutrality” rules it imposed on Internet service providers in 2015, and many seem convinced that will turn cyberspace...
Don't risk a fantasy playoff berth on the returning Josh Gordon
For the majority of fantasy football players, Week 13 marks the end of your regular season. Some of you are looking at a win-and-you’re-in playoff situation. Some of you are...
Deputy shoots ex-girlfriend, kills himself while on duty
Surveillance footage released by cops in Florida on Friday shows a sheriff's deputy taunting his ex-girlfriend with his service pistol just moments before shooting her with it and taking his...
Dunkin' Donuts finally does right by cops
It’s OK to patronize Dunkin’ Donuts again: The chain has finally apologized for the treatment of two NYPD officers in July, with an open letter published as a full-page ad...
Taking a (tiny) bite out of the city's most outrageous tax
Even when Mayor de Blasio and the City Council admit a tax is destructive, they still have a hard time cutting it. Just look at the baby step they took...
In their latest war of words, Cuomo and de Blasio are both right
One thing stands out from the latest flare-up of the ongoing war of words between Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio: This time, they’re both right. The mayor fired the...
D'Amato's wife made delusional 911 call about intruders: cop
A Long Island cop testified Friday that the wife of former US Sen. Al D’Amato appeared to be suffering from delusions when she called police claiming “intruders” were pointing “green...
Beltran and Thomson out of running for Yankees manager
Rob Thomson and Carlos Beltran are out of the running for the Yankees' managerial job, The Post's Joel Sherman has confirmed. Thomson, who was Joe Girardi's bench coach and has...
InTouch reports Matt Lauer to quit 'Today' in poorly-timed story
The gossip magazine InTouch Weekly published an article that claimed Matt Lauer was quitting the "Today" show — just before the anchor was fired over a sexual harassment scandal. The...
Ex-Trump adviser KT McFarland reportedly discussed Russia sanctions with Flynn
Ex-deputy national security adviser KT McFarland was identified Friday as the second person who discussed US sanctions against Russia with disgraced ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn. The Associated Press in...
What to watch in December
December is a slow TV month, since networks aren’t keen to air new material during a period when most viewers take time off. Even so, TV never truly sleeps. As...
Congressman accused of sexual harassment by ex-staffer
A woman has come forward to accuse Congressman Ruben Kihuen of harassing her and making sexual advances during his 2016 congressional campaign, a report said Friday. The alleged victim, who...
This curious cat keeps getting kicked out of college library
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A tabby named Max has been playing a game of cat and mouse with some Minnesota college librarians. The furtive feline has been sneaking into the...
TheStreet kicks more employees to the curb
Up to 10 editorial staffers at Jim Cramer’s struggling TheStreet.com were laid off on Friday. It was the third time in less than 14 months that financial news site has...
This is the Tiger Woods golf was hoping for
NASSAU, Bahamas — Well, apparently it’s on. Already. Never mind the baby steps and the tempering of expectations for Tiger Woods in his anticipated return to tournament golf for the...
Boone, Meulens favorites for the Yankees' managerial job
Do the Yankees have one more surprise in them? They surprised the baseball world when they let Joe Girardi go after their surprisingly successful 2017 season. Then they summoned a...
How to rock a red lip this holiday season
Go bold this holiday season, swapping a full face of makeup for a statement red lip. A bright burst of color is festive, fashionable and an instant boost for any...
Conyers to assess future plans based on health
DETROIT — An attorney for Michigan Rep. John Conyers said on Friday that the congressman will discuss whether to resign following allegations of sexual misconduct in the coming days, but...
German police find bomb near popular Christmas market
One of Germany's famed Christmas markets was evacuated on Friday after workers uncovered an improvised explosive device -- packed full of nails -- at a nearby pharmacy. Local authorities successfully...
Ex-NSA employee pleads guilty to taking classified info home
A onetime National Security Agency employee pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally taking home classified documents that were apparently later stolen from his personal computer by hackers working for the...
County DA indicted for botched investigation
ALBANY — For the first time in state history, a district attorney has been indicted for botching the investigation of a fatal police shooting and refusing to cooperate with Attorney...
Ambulance workers still shaken by Vegas shooting
It's been two months since the Las Vegas massacre and ambulance workers are still shaken up about what they saw. Speaking to local media, members of the Community Ambulance staff...
Bullied 10-year-old girl hangs herself
A 10-year-old Colorado girl died of an apparent suicide -- two weeks after she hanged herself when video surfaced on social media of the pre-teen fighting an alleged bully, according...
Video of Baker Mayfield drilling TCU foe is damning
Baker Mayfield can't seem to stay out of trouble. The prohibitive Heisman Trophy favorite is back in the middle of a mess that looks to be of his own making...
Kushner reportedly instructed Flynn to contact Russia
Presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner is the "very senior member" of President Trump's transition team who instructed former national security adviser Michael Flynn by phone to seek Russia's help at the...
Manhattan sex trafficker whines about 'insane' jail term
A convicted sex trafficker who targeted vulnerable runaway teens from the Covenant House blew up in Manhattan court Friday after being sentenced to as much as 18 years in prison...
Why Flynn's plea is good news for Trump, blame Bill Clinton for Roy Moore and other comments
Legal analyst: How Flynn’s Plea May Help Clear Trump Despite reports that paint Flynn’s guilty plea as a breakthrough in the Russian-meddling probe, ex-prosecutor Andrew C. McCarthy suspects “the opposite...
Birthday boy learns that foam and fire don't mix
Shocking footage shows the moment a man's face is engulfed in flames as pals spray foam over him while he blows out a birthday candle. Fayaz Ali Memon was celebrating...
Trump on Tillerson: We're cool
President Trump on Friday shot down reports that he was about to fire Secretary of State Rex Tillerson — and slammed media reports about Tillerson’s supposedly imminent demise as “FAKE...
Finance pro roadtests Uber, earns way less than company boasts
People looking to make a quick buck are increasingly getting involved in the sharing economy — but it may not be as worthwhile as it sounds, a new analysis has...
Jamestown could be wiped off the map
The rising ocean could submerge Jamestown in Virginia -- the first permanent English settlement in the US -- along with thousands of other historical and archaeological sites dotting the Atlantic...
New hope for HIV cure
LONDON -- Doctors in France have found the first evidence that a drug normally used to treat lung, kidney or skin cancer may be able to eradicate HIV-infected cells in...
Harmony the sex robot likes threesomes, but watch out for her jealous streak
She's the newest sex robot on the market and has been setting pulses racing with her soft Scottish accent, porn star body, and startling lifelike features. In one of her...
Jimbo Fisher's $75M move isn't supposed to happen in college football
Two people with direct knowledge of the decision say Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has resigned to take the same job at Texas A&M. Fisher handed in his resignation after...
Trump feared for weeks that Flynn 'turned' on him
President Trump feared for weeks that ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn would flip and talk to the feds during their probe into the administration — and even took a thinly veiled...
The NHL has a goal-scoring problem: There are too many
The NHL was shouting from the rooftops at the quarter mark of this season that scoring was up 12.4 percent from this past year. Holy jeepers, Batman! The 1,924 goals...
Pollution-choked India is importing America's dirtiest fuel
NEW DELHI — U.S. oil refineries that are unable to sell a dirty fuel waste product at home are exporting vast quantities of it to India instead. Petroleum coke, the...
Lead lady makes NYCHA staffers lobby to keep her job
Embattled Housing Authority chair Shola Olatoye is working overtime to keep her job — by getting paid underlings to mount a public relations campaign on her behalf before an oversight...
Dems: Flynn plea could be the smoking gun we were looking for
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Friday the significance of Michael Flynn's plea deal "cannot be overstated." "Flynn’s lies to the FBI are especially significant because they...
Woman gives birth to a giant tumor she thought was a baby
A mom of two was forced to give birth to a huge tumor on the toilet after her "baby" turned out to be cancer. Lauren Knowles was over the moon...
Penguin lovers weren't impressed with this 'zoo'
This blows. Animal lovers flocked to a new zoo promising a penguin exhibit -- but found the only aquatic birds in sight were inflatable toys, according to new reports. China's...
Banned Bible book of Jesus' secret prophecies to his brother unearthed
The secret advice and prophecies Jesus gave his brother, James. It’s bound to be explosive stuff. But the two books of the Apocalypse of James were rejected when the Emperor...
Police hunt for suspect in Snapchat killing
Police are searching for a gunman dubbed the "Snapchat suspect" after a fatal shooting in Texas was caught on social media. The chilling footage posted to Snapchat showed the Nov....
The year in protests
Donald Trump's presidency has been marked by a stream of protests spanning a range of issues, from the travel ban and Women’s March to Confederate statues and healthcare.
Millennials are the pickiest eaters
Millennials are the pickiest generation yet when it comes to their food, new research reveals. A study into the expectations and patience levels of 2,000 people when dining at a...
Ben McAdoo doesn't get why there's Giants controversy
With a few days to digest how it all played out, Ben McAdoo is not shying away from his decision to start Geno Smith against the Raiders, the way Eli...
Jets mailbag: The problem with blowing up a rebuilding staff
With the Jets preparing to face the Chiefs on Sunday, let’s take a look into the Jets mailbag to answer some questions: Hal Paul (@hpjr) Brian, the great dynasties (Steelers,...
Horse rescued from cesspool
Greener pastures turned into a nightmare for a Long Island horse as he grazed in the back yard of a home — and the ground collapsed beneath him, trapping him...
Kristaps Porzingis in limbo with ankle injury
It could have been so much worse. When Kristaps Porzingis’ right foot violently turned during Wednesday’s win over the Heat, he thought it might be. “I felt the ankle went...
Divisive Jeff Koons art visible from million-dollar NYC pad
Home is where the art is — even if it’s a bit in the distance. A one-bedroom co-op at 20 Sutton Place South is coming to market on Monday, asking...
Fashion photographer accused of touching, forcefully kissing male model
A male model is suing renowned fashion photographer Bruce Weber for allegedly forcing him to rub his own genitals — and sucking on the man's fingers — at a creepy...
Congressman used taxpayer funds to settle sex harassment suit
Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold settled a sexual harassment claim leveled against him by his former spokeswoman using taxpayer funds, according to a report. Lauren Greene, who worked as the GOP...
Feds want Shkreli's Wu-Tang Clan album
Brooklyn prosecutors say they could seize hated "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli's one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album as part of $7.4 million in restitution they are seeking over his recent conviction for...
Mass firings at top digital currency investment bank
It’s a bit-bloodbath. The largest investment bank catering to the red-hot cryptocurrency sector was in total disarray on Friday after management fired nine employees — including the entire tech team,...
2018 World Cup draws are here, with one European showdown
MOSCOW — Spain and Portugal, the last two European champions, were drawn Friday to meet in the first round of the World Cup, one day after Russia opens the tournament...
Tiger Woods starts second day of return on fire
Tiger Woods found his rightful spot quickly. The former No. 1 spent Friday near or at the top of the leaderboard, birdying three of the first four holes and eagling the...
Michael Strahan 'pissed off' over Giants' Eli treatment
Michael Strahan sounds about ready to stomp the Giants organization out. “It just — it just pisses me off,” Strahan told WCBS at the NFL Experience Store. “Pisses me off.”...
Tom Brady feels for Eli Manning during 'unfortunate' situation
Eli Manning has a supporter in the quarterback he stole two Super Bowl championships from. Tom Brady reflected on the "unfortunate situation" that befell Manning this week, when he was...
Brian Cashman aggressively begins recruiting Shohei Ohtani
STAMFORD, Conn. — Brian Cashman finally confirmed the worst-kept secret in baseball: The Yankees really, really want Shohei Ohtani. “We have been preparing for this and thinking through this for...
Driver smashes through house and nearly crushes dogs
California homeowner Paul Stewart shared surveillance footage of his home being crashed into by a Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle can be seen bursting through a wall into the living room...
At long last the UFC returns to it's no bulls--t roots
The UFC is at its best when two fighters step into the cage and throw down. It’s really that simple. UFC 218, which is Saturday night in Detroit, is a...
Drone finds mysterious ancient structure on Israeli military site
Archaeologists have used a drone to locate a mysterious ancient structure in the heart of an Israeli military training area. The 2,200-year-old structure, which may be a temple or palace...
Flynn's guilty plea triggers stock sell-off
Watch out below! US stocks tumbled Friday morning on a report that former national security adviser Michael Flynn is expected to tell special counsel Robert Mueller that President Trump, before...
Flynn: Guilty plea is in best interest of my family and country
Disgraced ex-national security adviser Mike Flynn said Friday he agreed to plead guilty and testify against President Trump because it was the right thing to do for his family and...
Video shows punks robbing car salesman at gunpoint
Two punks brazenly robbed a Bronx car salesman of his pricey bling during a gunpoint heist executed in broad daylight and captured on surveillance video. The crooks posed as customers...
How to get over your fear of flying once and for all
Fiona Ballas vowed she would never get on a plane again. Though she never quite knew what worried her most about flying, her fear got more and more intense as...
This is whom single people are hooking up with over the holidays
Sex with the ex. That’s what a lot of singles will be doing over the holidays. Indeed, a survey of 2,000 singles by dating site Plenty of Fish found that...
Derek Jeter's Marlins fire scout who has cancer and needs kidney
As the bad public relations hits pile up for Derek Jeter and the Marlins, there's a new contender for the worst one yet. The Marlins fired a longtime scout who...
Celebs will surely invest in a pair of these 'sex pants'
It’s S&M meets streetwear! I.AM.GIA, the affordable Australian label beloved by It girls Kaia Gerber, Emily Ratajkowski, Kourtney Kardashian and Elsa Hosk, turns lots of heads with foxy boiler suits,...
Tillerson dismisses reports of plan to oust him as 'laughable'
Rex Tillerson isn't going quietly. The secretary of state on Friday called reports that the White House is planning to oust him "laughable." Multiple reports on Thursday said the White...
Flynn reportedly ready to testify that Trump ordered him to contact Russia
Michael Flynn is prepared to testify that Donald Trump ordered him to reach out to Russia, ABC News reported Friday. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, and as...
Ballerina Misty Copeland's secrets for staying stylishly en pointe
She captivates onstage as a swan queen, a firebird and a princess, but ballerina Misty Copeland’s most enduring role is that of inspiration. In 2015, she made history as the...
Tennessee's insane coaching search is now an AD-firing coup
Tennessee continues to author one of the wackiest coaching searches in all of sports. It now appears to have turned into a coup. Athletic director John Currie, who has been...
How to help if you witness sexual harassment at work
If you see something, say something. The bystander effect is real: For instance, ousted NBC anchor Matt Lauer’s alleged sexual misconduct was “not a secret among other employees at ‘Today,’”...
‘I want you to be my sex slave': Teacher suspended for alleged relationship with student
A Florida teacher is accused of having a relationship with a student whom he asked to be his "sex slave," according to reports. Dirk Hilyard, 53, was suspended from his...
Senate GOP claims to have enough votes to pass tax bill
Senate Republicans said Friday they had the votes needed to pass the GOP’s overhaul of the US tax system after a desperate, last-minute scramble to tweak the bill to placate...
New book features wealth of men doing yoga in kilts
Sometimes, living in 2017 is tough; Donald Trump is president, we can't seem to get through a week without multiple stories of sexual assault or harassment being exposed and New...
This 'Star Wars' coat costs $1,300
The Force is officially with fashion lovers! Rag & Bone and Disney have officially launched their much-anticipated “Star Wars” collaboration, ahead of the Dec. 15 premiere of “The Last Jedi.”...
The weirdest places people are injecting fillers
Fillers; they’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Bu dermal fillers aren't just for achieving a bee-stung lip anymore. People are looking for hyaluronic acid fillers to solve a host of...
Glass door shatters into a million pieces as deliveryman tries to open it
A deliveryman in Shantou City, China, rushed to pick up a customer’s order from a restaurant and walked straight through the glass door. CCTV footage shows the man’s hilarious reaction...
This spiky worm roamed the earth 518 million years ago
A bizarre, worm-like creature which had a helmet and spikes along its body roamed the earth 518 million years ago. Archaeologists have found fossils of a sea creature they described...
The Internet finds another way to troll Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen isn't scoring any points with members of the opposite sex. At least that's what the Internet would like to believe, after the polarizing Duke guard's alleged Tinder profile...
Family tests positive for HIV after mom keeps diagnosis secret
An HIV diagnosis that a Uganda mom kept secret until she was on her death bed swiftly rocked her entire family's life, according to a report. While bedridden in 2013,...
Dog shoots hunter in the back
The animals are fighting back. A dog blasted a pheasant hunter with a shotgun in a bizarre accident in Iowa this week, according to officials. New Hampshire man William Rancourt,...
Obama's sage advice: Think before you tweet
President Barack Obama never uttered Donald Trump’s name during a speech in India on Friday — but still drew laughs for veiled, deadpan digs at the president's Twitter habit by...
Colleges review honors amid sexual misconduct allegations
The wave of sexual allegations from Hollywood to Washington has left many U.S. colleges weighing whether to revoke honorary degrees and other accolades awarded to prominent men accused of misconduct....
Lionel Messi's brother wanted by cops after gun found on bloody boat
Lionel Messi's brother is facing arrest after cops discovered a gun on a bloodsoaked boat he claimed he had crashed. Matias Messi, 35, told a security guard at a private...
Man gets fired after using snack bag to hide GPS and skip work
It doesn’t matter how hard of a worker you are or how much you adore your job, sometimes we all just need a day off. A 60-year-old electrician in Australia...
Man's chest tattoo seriously confuses doctors
Emergency room doctors at a University of Miami hospital faced a vexing ethical dilemma when paramedics wheeled in an unconscious man with a “Do Not Resuscitate” chest tattoo. The case...
Flynn pleads guilty in Russia probe
Ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador – saying he agreed to testify against President Trump "because it...
Satellite images show extent of air pollution worldwide
BERLIN — Images taken by a new European satellite show the levels and distribution of air pollutants around the world, including ash spewing from a volcano in Indonesia. The European...
Yankees are done with their manager interviews
STAMFORD, Conn. — Don't be surprised if white smoke streams from Yankee Stadium very soon. It's “Pencils down now,” Brian Cashman said Friday morning. One of the six public candidates...
Vice fires three employees amid sexual harassment probe
Brooklyn-based Vice Media has fired three employees amid an investigation into sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace, according to a report. “The conduct of these employees ranged from verbal...
School janitor arrested for molesting teacher
A school janitor was arrested on Thursday for allegedly molesting a teacher at the Brooklyn elementary school where they both worked – and then four other women came forward with...
State Senate leader backs sexual misconduct probe of husband
BOSTON — The Democratic leader of the Massachusetts Senate said Thursday he supports an independent investigation into allegations that his husband sexually assaulted and harassed several men, including some with...
DOJ might hit acquitted illegal immigrant with federal charges
The Justice Department is considering filing federal charges against the undocumented Mexican immigrant who was acquitted in the shooting death of Kate Steinle, department officials told Fox News. The news...
Teacher found dead from apparent OD in school bathroom
A Bronx public school teacher was found dead of an apparent drug overdose Thursday inside the school where he worked, police said. The 36-year-old educator was discovered on the floor...
Mass exodus likely at White House after Trump's first year
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s expected exit from the Trump administration is one of many staff changes likely as President Donald Trump nears the end of his...
Police dog makes a paw-inspiring return to service
Fresno County Sheriff's K-9 Mikey was accidentally shot in the paw during a SWAT call four months ago in California. His handler, Deputy Jerry Kitchens, rushed Mikey to the vet....
Trump still bitter over acquittal of illegal immigrant
President Trump on Friday continued his attack against the acquittal of an undocumented immigrant who was charged with murdering a woman in San Francisco — declaring: “BUILD THE WALL!” In...
Russian parliament considers banning all US media
MOSCOW — Russia's parliament could bar U.S. media from reporting within its walls in retaliation for the withdrawal of a Kremlin-funded television station's credentials in the United States. Olga Savastyanova...
Trump could soon recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, officials say, a highly charged declaration that risks inflaming tensions across the Middle East but would be a...
Japan's emperor sets abdication date
TOKYO — Japan's much-admired Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such departure from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years,...
Color-blind man gets choked up seeing color for the first time
“Oh my God, I can actually see the color!” exclaimed a color-blind man in Wisconsin, after putting on a pair of Enchroma sunglasses. IT manager Keith Balistreri received the high-priced...
Trump to hold rally next to Alabama border before election
President Donald Trump will appear at a campaign-style rally in Pensacola, Florida, next week, a move that brings the president less than 20 miles from the Alabama border just four...
How Phil Simms is adjusting to his new broadcast reality
The football part never was going to be the problem for Phil Simms. The former Giants quarterback is as obsessed with the sport as he ever was. The routine has...
Inside Davis Webb's apprenticeship under Eli Manning
The day after Eli Manning handed off his treasured job as the Giants’ quarterback to Geno Smith, he was spotted in the cafeteria at the team’s training complex, having breakfast...
The obstacles standing in the way of a Mets-Jay Bruce reunion
Jay Bruce remains open to a reunion with the Mets, but to this point, discussions between the team and the free-agent outfielder’s representatives have been limited, according to an industry...
A blueprint for the Jets to take over the New York football world
The Jets Clown Car that used to be driven by the likes of Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow has moved to the Giants parking lot these days. That...
Upstate blaze started by amateur imitating History Channel series
COHOES, N.Y.— An inferno that destroyed or damaged nearly two dozen buildings in a city in upstate New York was sparked by an amateur bladesmith who apparently was trying to...
Giancarlo Stanton takes first step toward Marlins trade
Members of the Giants’ front office met in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon with representatives of Giancarlo Stanton, according to a report by SiriusXM’s Craig Mish. ESPN reported the meeting...
Don't bet on the Giants to cover with Geno Smith
Eli Manning played a role in the Giants’ 2-9 start, but his numbers (62.5 percent, 14 touchdowns, seven interceptions) were not horrible considering he played behind a suspect offensive line,...
Las Vegas Strip takes a revenue hit in month after massacre
LAS VEGAS — Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip saw a 6 percent drop in revenue in October compared with the same month last year, but state's gambling regulatory agency...
John Morton standing by his play-calling
John Morton isn’t looking back at Sunday’s botched goal-line situation with regret. If he could do it over again, the Jets’ offensive coordinator said he wouldn’t change a thing. “I...
Woman arrested after allegedly posting videos showing infant abuse
SAN DIEGO — Police in California say they've arrested a woman after videos were posted on Facebook showing a crying infant clutching a pocketknife and being slapped on the head....
Bank robbery suspect caught hiding in port-a-potty
REVERE, Mass. — A bank robbery suspect is in police custody after authorities say he tried to make a smelly escape in a portable toilet. Police say 41-year-old Steven Spolidoro,...
Ryan McDonagh looks like he's good to go
It wasn’t easy for Ryan McDonagh to sit on the side and watch. But now the Rangers captain is feeling better, and seems ready to return for Friday night’s Garden...
Trump: Acquittal of illegal immigrant in San Fran pier shooting is 'disgraceful'
President Trump said Thursday the acquittal of an undocumented immigrant accused of murder in San Francisco was “disgraceful.” Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, 45, was found not guilty of murder, manslaughter...
College football playoff committee screwed itself into Alabama decision: expert
CBS’ college football analyst Gary Danielson talks Georgia’s chances to upset Auburn, Alabama’s prospects of cracking the playoffs and the incompetent selection committee with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: What’s...
Eagles getting too much respect: Take the Seahawks
The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. SEAHAWKS (+6) over...
Porzingis gets good ankle news, then jokes with Jimmy Fallon
Kristaps Porzingis got good news Thursday on his right ankle, a negative MRI exam as the Knicks expected, according to sources. Hence, the show went on. Porzingis made his scheduled...
Man who helped inspire 'Ice Bucket Challenge' dies after ALS battle
PELHAM, N.Y. — The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" that swept social media in 2014 has died after...
Driver deliberately ran over sheriff's wife, injured daughter: police
PHOENIX — Witnesses pulled a man out of a pickup truck and detained him for police after he appeared to intentionally drive onto a Phoenix sidewalk, killing the wife of...
Kim Jong Nam carried nerve agent antidote in his bag: court
KUALA LUMPUR - Kim Jong Nam, the murdered half-brother of North Korea's leader, had a dozen vials of antidote for lethal nerve agent VX in his sling bag on the...
Garrison Keillor fans lash out at station over his firing
MINNEAPOLIS — Outraged Garrison Keillor fans deluged Minnesota Public Radio on Thursday with complaints about the firing of the humorist over alleged workplace misconduct. Some say they will no longer...
Don't bother asking Robby Anderson about the past
Robby Anderson doesn’t like to look back — unless it’s for a pass. His concern is the present and future. He prefers to forget about going undrafted. He declined to...
Stock surge isn't helping many Americans
Not every American is feeling the benefits of the stock market rally and re-energized GDP under President Trump. Only 54 percent of US adults own stocks — either outright or...
Judge allows library to renovate without paying $15K condo fee
A Manhattan judge has rejected a condo board’s demand that the city’s public library pay a $15,000-a-month fee just so the institution could access the property to renovate a branch....
Nets can't shoot free throws and it's becoming a huge problem
The first thing out of Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson’s mouth to the media Wednesday night was a lighthearted warning. “If anybody asks me about the free-throw shooting,” Atkinson said, “I’m...
Take the underdog Vikings
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Vikings...
Cumulus Media petitions to lower debt in bankruptcy filing
Cumulus Media filed a pre-pack Chapter 11 petition that aims to reduce its debt load by $1 billion. The company, whose 446 radio stations across 90 markets make it the...