December 5, 2017
Teddy Roosevelt's great-grandson relives TR's trip through the Amazon
They were on a tiny raft, bobbing down the aptly named River of Doubt in the tangled heart of the Amazon, when he suddenly heard his Cinta Larga guide shout,...
Kushner Companies rethinks high-concept tower add-on
It looks like Kushner Companies has been making alternative plans to reinvigorate its trophy office tower at 666 Fifth Ave. in case an equity angel doesn’t swoop down with funds...
Family feud brews in bid to fill Conyers’ seat
Rep. John Conyers’ resignation Tuesday has set off a family feud as to which relative will replace the longest-serving member of the House. Conyers, 88, announced he supports his oldest...
Border Patrol busts drop to 46-year low
Arrests by Border Patrol agents dropped to a 46-year low in the past fiscal year, even as detentions soared during President Trump’s first months in office, the Department of Homeland...
Nets won't fully reveal plan for dealing with Mexico City's altitude
MEXICO CITY — From hydrating to oxygen, from altitude to security, the Nets know this week’s visit for two games here is going to be an adventure. But one well...
Jack Ma expected to fail for third time in bid to acquire MoneyGram
For Jack Ma, the third time wasn’t the charm. The Chinese mogul’s Ant Financial is expected to fall short this week in its attempt to convince federal regulators to clear...
Ex-student pleads guilty to killing teacher-turned-lover, their son
A man on Tuesday pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court to killing his teacher-turned-lover and their 4-year-old child. Isaac Duran Infante, 23, admitted he strangled his ex-girlfriend and former DeWitt...
Beyonce presents Kaepernick with SI's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
Beyonce was brought out as a surprise presenter by comedian Trevor Noah. She said she was "proud and humbled" to present the award.
Boy makes heart-wrenching Christmas wish for a 'happier life'
When it comes to Christmas presents these days, kids pretty much ask for the same ol' stuff: A new video game system, some toys, and maybe an iPhone or iPad....
Famed opera conductor stays silent amid sexual harassment claims
The Metropolitan Opera’s accused sex-harassing conductor, James Levine, appeared frail and refused to say a word as he left his Central Park West apartment in his motorized wheelchair Tuesday. The...
Things get rocky at Meredith-Time Inc. cocktail party
Some likened it to corporate speed dating with bad potential dates. Meredith CEO Steve Lacy and managers marched downtown for a meet-and-greet cocktail party with top Time Inc. executives on...
Double-crossing FBI agent must be held accountable
FBI investigator Peter Strzok not only let Hillary Clinton off the hook, he may have used Democratic Party opposition research as an excuse to spy on Trump campaign advisers. Strzok...
Race to buy Wenner's stake in Rolling Stone hits homestretch
The derby to buy out founder Jann Wenner’s 51 percent stake in Rolling Stone is said to be in the homestretch with Jay Penske of Penske Media looking like the...
Bannon savages GOP 'cowards' in rally for Roy Moore
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Populist firebrand Steve Bannon savaged national Republican leaders Tuesday night in a fiery call to rally voters behind embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore as the battle for...
Islanders doomed by 4-minute stretch in loss to Lightning
TAMPA, Fla.— When the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to regain the momentum, Yanni Gourde took over. Gourde scored two of Tampa Bay’s three goals late in the second period and...
UCLA coach doesn't understand why LaVar Ball took LiAngelo
UCLA coach Steve Alford seemed less disappointed in LiAngelo Ball's sudden departure, and more confused. Alford addressed LaVar Ball's very public decision to pull his son out of the university...
Editor-in-chief exits USA Today to promote timely new book
USA Today Editor-in-Chief Joanne Lipman is exiting her job and has plans to concentrate on promoting her new book, “That’s What She Said.” Lipman, a past editor of the defunct...
Rangers catch lucky breaks in hard-fought win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH — This was a single-game example of that karmic tug-of-war hockey teams speak about, that ambiguous idea of the difference between the results that are deserved and those delivered....
Boxing promoter sues Jay-Z's company
Now Jay-Z's got 100 problems. A Miami-based boxing promoter is suing the rapper's Roc Nation Sports company for allegedly freezing him out of an historic fight between two Olympic gold...
Morton Williams signs new lease for UWS location
Family-owned independent Morton Williams Supermarkets has signed a lease for a new location at One West End Ave. between West 59th and 60th streets. The first gourmet supermarket to come...
Feds eye anti-Trump FBI agent over shady moves in Hillary email probe
The top FBI agent booted from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe for trashing President Trump in partisan text messages to his mistress has also emerged as a key player...
Delivery robots may soon need permits
SAN FRANCISCO — Delivery robots in San Francisco will need permits before they can roam city sidewalks under legislation approved by city supervisors. San Francisco has struggled to regulate hometown...
California in a 'literacy crisis' with children who can't read: suit
SAN DIEGO — A group of prominent lawyers representing teachers and students from poor performing schools sued California on Tuesday, arguing that the state has done nothing about a high...
Stephen Curry will be out for at least two weeks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stephen Curry will miss a minimum of two weeks after an MRI exam on his injured right ankle Tuesday revealed a sprain. The Golden State Warriors say...
Woman thinks this avocado is the world's biggest
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — A Hawaii woman is waiting to hear back from Guinness World Records to find out if the massive avocado she snagged is the world's largest. Pamela Wang...
New-look Villanova shows why it's still elite in MSG beatdown
Madison Square Garden exploded twice, first after a dunk and seconds later a blocked shot. This wasn’t Kristaps Porzingis doing unicorn things. It was Mikal Bridges doing his best impression,...
Firefighter films 'unbelievable' California wildfires from above
It was like flying through "hell on earth."
Josh McDaniels, Jon Gruden are first to address Giants job
A couple of names that have surfaced as possible Ben McAdoo replacements already have been thrown into the ring. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, considered one of the favorites in...
Ex-DHS secretary in rehab after heart attack
AUSTIN, Texas — Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge is out of the hospital more than two weeks after suffering a heart attack and is continuing his recovery in...
Mom charged in baby suffocation death denied bail
WARWICK, R.I. — A judge has refused bail for a Rhode Island woman charged in her infant daughter's death, noting her decision to marry the baby's father after the 7-month-old...
Jeter on potential Stanton deal: 'We're still gathering information'
MIAMI — New Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says the team has made no decision regarding right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, who is on the trading block following an MVP season. The...
Family fears for missing teen who never showed up at sister's house
Fears are growing for the safety of a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for more than 48 hours after last being seen without a phone or any money. Kasey...
Ex-Cuomo aide not amused by corruption posters outside his trial
Ex-Gov. Cuomo aide Joe Percoco doesn’t want to be lumped in with poster boys for government corruption. Lawyers for the accused bribe-taker and his alleged co-conspirators successfully petitioned to have...
Cops: Situation with D'Amato's wife could have been 'disastrous'
A Long Island police sergeant testified Tuesday that former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato’s shotgun-wielding wife was so unhinged when he arrived at their Lido Beach home that “something disastrous could...
How my basketball team lost 102-0
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A northeastern Montana high school girls' basketball team recorded a 102-0 shutout of a short-handed opponent last weekend. Brockton coach Terrence Johnson tells the Great Falls...
Prosecutors alter strategy for getting 'Goodfellas' mobster locked up
Prosecutors want elderly Bonanno capo Vincent Asaro locked up for at least 15 years for ordering henchman to torch a car -- but say they're no longer going to focus...
Victim of alleged sexual assault by peace officer sues NYC for $5M
A Manhattan woman is suing the city for $5 million, saying her sexual assault at the hands of a government worker — while she was handcuffed and locked inside a...
Police responding to car crash find teen shot and killed in car
Police responding to a car accident in Connecticut discovered a teen girl with gunshot wounds dead in the passenger's seat. Investigators determined that 16-year-old Evalyce Santiago was gunned down prior...
GOP senator sends $100 check to Roy Moore's opponent
https://twitter.com/JeffFlake/status/938160754490052609 Republican Senator Jeff Flake donated $100 to the opponent of scandal-plagued Roy Moore. Flake addressed the check to "Doug Jones for US Senate" — the Democratic candidate running against...
The 'SpongeBob' musical could be a surprise hit
"SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” scrambled aboard a lifeboat Tuesday and it looks as if it could float — at least until the Tony Awards in June. The $20 million...
Baby drowns in bathtub after grandma goes unconscious
A baby girl in Ohio drowned while taking a bath after her grandmother fell unconscious, according to family. Police said that 7-month-old Ja’Coreyaa Nichols was found unresponsive Tuesday morning in...
What makes this signature duck dish so great
New Yorkers have gone to the birds. DaDong, the first New York branch of a famous Beijing-based chain, will open its doors Monday, and prime times are already booked through...
They're taking their beloved recipes to the grave
It might be the season of giving, but when it comes to the instructions for her famous zucchini bread, Deb Landis isn’t sharing. “I am very tight-fisted with the recipe...
Santa with 'naughty' and 'nice' tattoos told to tone it down
LANGHORNE, Pa. — A beloved Santa with "naughty" tattooed on one arm and "nice" tattooed on the other has been asked to tone down his typically goofy poses at a...
MTA finally removes vandalized Kevin Spacey ad
The MTA finally scrubbed a "House of Cards" ad with a giant photo of Kevin Spacey from a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday evening, hours after The Post reported its existence...
Rossellini embraces ruthless yet loving crime boss on 'Shut Eye'
Isabella Rossellini’s TV alter ego, brooding, larcenous Romani crime boss Rita Marks, paced around “Shut Eye” last season like a caged tiger waiting to strike — and now she’s been...
How to bring your own booze in style
How do you make that nice gift of a special bottle just a little bit naughty? Pair it with a fabulous flask that matches the spirit’s spirit and let the...
Terrorist plot to assassinate British PM foiled
British intelligence have reportedly foiled a plot by Islamic extremists to assassinate Prime Minister Theresa May. The disrupted plot against May included an explosive device that terrorists planned to detonate...
Video shows Oklahoma senator caught with teen boy in hotel
A police department in Oklahoma released body camera footage Monday of former State Senator Ralph Shortey caught in a hotel room with an underage boy, days after he pleaded guilty...
Cop charged in fatal shooting of man who tried to light himself on fire
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City police officer was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man who had doused himself in lighter fluid and...
A road map to move the tax cut into law
House and Senate Republicans are racing to hammer out a tax-cut agreement that blends the House bill passed on Nov. 16 with the Senate version that squeaked through at 2...
Trump's tweets don't make top 10 for 2017 — but Obama's do
None of President Trump’s tweets from 2017 made Twitter’s top-10 list of the most retweeted -- nor did any of them crack the top three tweets with the most likes,...
Meet Bill de Blasio's next scapegoat
If her performance at Tuesday’s City Council hearing is any indication, Shola Olatoye had better double-down on that in-house PR campaign to keep her job. The New York City Housing...
Why states should be able to legalize pot and gambling
As a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, Chris Christie promised to stop states like Colorado from legalizing marijuana. As governor of New Jersey, Christie insists the federal government has...
Russia's Olympic ban was totally deserved
Kudos to the International Olympic Committee for banning Russia from the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea. Russia’s national anthem won’t play, its government officials can’t attend and its flag...
Latest revelations make the entire 'collusion' probe look like a partisan hit
So Peter Strzok wasn’t just a top investigator for special counsel Robert Mueller until he was axed for anti-Trump and pro-Clinton bias: He was also a major player in the...
How not to sexually harass your underlings
As the avalanche of sexual harassment and assault accusations continues unabated, men who are almost certain that they’ve never shown any woman their penis at work are wondering if they’ve...
American voters aren't happy about the GOP's tax plan: poll
The GOP tax overhaul benefits the wealthy the most, according to 64 percent of US voters, while 24 percent say the tax plan benefits the middle class and 5 percent...
House approves more overtime pay for Secret Service to protect Trump
The House of Representatives passed a bill to raise overtime limits for the Secret Service -- as the agency is reportedly cash-strapped from protecting President Trump's large family. The House...
Yankees prez on Ohtani: 'Not everybody can play in New York'
Randy Levine admitted to being surprised by Shohei Ohtani’s decision to eliminate the Yankees from the list of MLB teams the two-way Japanese star will consider signing with. Nevertheless, the...
Bride rents Rolls Royce 'royalty package,' ends up with lemon: suit
A Manhattan bride hired a 1961 Princess Rolls Royce to get her to the church on time — only to end up having to hitch a ride in a trolley...
Americans aren't actually buying booze, women and movies
How do you spend your hard-earned money? Millennials have been blamed for buying expensive avocado toast. But last weekend one lawmaker made far more egregious allegations. While defending a Senate...
Archie Manning weighs in on Giants' QB mess, Eli's future
Even though Eli Manning is expected to start Sunday at MetLife Stadium against the Cowboys -- playing for the first time since his controversial benching last weekend, and the subsequent...
$8.8M Cabo retreat, a favorite for vacationing celebs, is for sale
Casa Oliver — a sprawling 17,000-square-foot getaway in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, that’s hit the market for $8.8 million — may have a 16-seat home theater and a full...
California psych ward evacuated as wildfire draws near
About 70 patients from an emergency Ventura County psych ward were jostled awake early Tuesday by California rescue workers battling a California wildfire and taken to a Red Cross shelter...
Study claims eating meat promotes the patriarchy
Being told meat is murder by vegetarians is one thing, but what if you were informed that eating barbecue brisket is actually making you sexist and anti-feminist. This is the...
Massage Envy 'shaken' by reported sex misconduct at spas
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Massage Envy says reports of sexual misconduct at its franchise spas are "heartbreaking" and that it is strengthening screening and reporting procedures. The release of a six-point...
Trump accuser's lawyer: If he has time to golf, he can defend himself in court
President Donald Trump isn’t above the law — and if he has time to play golf at Mar-a-Largo he can defend himself in a civil defamation lawsuit, a lawyer for...
Trump faces protests ahead of Civil Rights Museum visit
President Trump plans to visit Mississippi this weekend to celebrate the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum — but the NAACP wishes he’d go play golf instead. White House...
Kids rescued from 'doomsday dad' in polygamist compound raid
Two Utah girls were found safe Monday three months after they were allegedly kidnapped by their “doomsday prepper” dad -- who reportedly betrothed his daughters to a cult leader. An...
A coyote-wolf hybrid is stalking this suburb
It's part wolf, part coyote -- and on the loose in a New York City suburb. Police in Rockland County are warning residents about a "coywolf" -- also known as...
Attorney for cop accused of rape wants case thrown out
An attorney for one of the ex-NYPD detectives accused of raping a handcuffed 18-year-old in a moving cop car is asking a judge to toss the case against his client....
Intruder pleads guilty to home invasion that scared woman to death
BELFAST, Maine — A Maine woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a home invasion victim was literally scared to death. Belfast officials say 37-year-old Tara Shibles pleaded guilty in...
Top chef Joel Robuchon reflects on a sizzling career
French gastronomie hero Joël Robuchon may lay claim to 28 restaurants around the world, 15 of them with Michelin stars, but after closing his eatery in Manhattan’s Four Seasons hotel...
Cops make an arrest in NBA's biggest murder mystery
A man in Tennessee has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2010 slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, authorities said Tuesday. Billy Turner was indicted Tuesday on a...
Why Sunset Harbour is the hottest spot in South Beach
This mini enclave northwest of Miami Beach’s City Center may be small in size, but it packs a big wallop. While only encompassing a few blocks, Sunset Harbour is quickly...
Injury-depleted Knicks dealt bad news on Tim Hardaway Jr.
Tim Hardaway Jr. isn’t coming back any time soon. The Knicks received a crippling blow as Hardaway will be out more than two weeks with a stress injury to his...
Pence is the GOP's real leader and other comments
From the right: It’s Dems Who Are the Party of the Rich Democrats are fully engaged in attacking the GOP tax-reform bill as “cutting taxes for the rich.” But Steven...
Instagram is cracking down on animal selfies
Instagram wants to protect the world’s wildlife from an existential threat: selfies. Facebook’s photo-sharing app on Tuesday began singling out hashtags like #SlothSelfie and #koalaSelfie, alerting users with pop-up messages...
Woman gets engaged to 90-year-old chandelier
A British woman plans to marry a chandelier she bought online -- and admits she's hooked on "kisses and cuddles" with the dusty antique. Amanda Liberty, 33, isn't fazed by...
These were Gianni Versace’s favorite spots in Miami
Fashion visionary Gianni Versace was only 50 years old when he was murdered on the steps of his Miami Beach home by serial killer Andrew Cunanan in 1997. That tragic...
Coach found with missing teen had started new job
A police investigator who arrested a 27-year-old Florida soccer coach accused of running away with a teenage girl says the man had started working in upstate New York to fund...
Teen charged with raping classmate in high school stairwell
A 16-year-old girl was cornered in a stairwell and raped by an older male student at their Union Square high school as classes were in session, authorities said on Tuesday....
Miami’s luxury real estate trends
Showstopper spotlight The 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach boasts an impressive 29 posh penthouses. But its crown jewel — the $20 million, 3,955-square-foot duplex topper (the development’s largest and priciest)...
Al Franken has got to go
Now that John Conyers is stepping down, it’s time for Al Franken to go. In the nearly three weeks since Franken was first accused of sexual harassment, he’s been able...
Tour the luxe Miami pad inspired by ‘Dynasty’
Bryan Graybill credits the decor of his Miami Beach apartment to a potent cocktail with two ingredients: tequila and late-night “Dynasty” reruns. The 46-year-old interior designer and real estate developer...
Top Mueller prosecutor praised Yates for defying Trump
A top prosecutor investigating Russian ties to President Trump's campaign heaped praise on then-acting Attorney General Sally Yates for refusing to defend Trump's first travel ban, a newly released email...
Starchitect Richard Meier’s must-haves — just don’t ask him about Andy Warhol
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier, 83, has been making modern masterpieces for more than 50 years — and shows no signs of slowing down. His renowned buildings, including the High...
The children of Gloria Estefan and Phil Collins are making waves in Miami
Nic Collins, 16 Famous fam: He gets his drumming chops from pop-star dad Phil Collins, natch. Why we’re watching: Nic’s band, Fifty Eight Hundred, has played the Montreux Jazz and...
Miami’s hottest hotels for Art Basel 2017
Whether you crave a scene, a view or a retreat away from the action, these Miami resorts offer the ideal frame of mind for every kind of art vacay. For...
John Elway's daughter jumps to his defense over Broncos
John Elway will always have one supporter in Denver, no matter how bad the Broncos' quarterback situation gets. "I will always be his #1 fan no matter what," Juliana Elway...
A protest in Trump Country brings home the nation's racial disagreements
ROWLAND, N.C. — They put down their pompoms and lined up along the football field behind their tiny high school in their tiny town. Their classmates marched the American flag...
How Peyton Manning is digesting Tennessee's coaching fiasco
It has been nearly two decades since Tennessee won a national championship, and just as long since the school stood atop the SEC. A return to such glory seems unimaginable...
Outbreak of vomiting, diarrhea strikes cruise ship passengers
Almost 200 passengers aboard one of the world’s largest cruise ships have been struck down with diarrhea and vomiting after indulging in a "bottomless buffet." The mighty Ovation of the...
Student heads to prison for killing roommate in fast-food fight
AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio college student convicted in his roommate’s fatal stabbing after an alcohol-fueled argument about fast food has been sentenced to three years in prison. Twenty-three-year-old Kendal...
Man accused of giving daughter gun to shoot herself
FORT MOHAVE, Ariz. — A northwestern Arizona man is accused of giving his 14-year-old daughter a gun and telling her to kill herself. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office says 38-year-old...
Jim Harbaugh might steal a QB that can win him a national title
Jim Harbaugh's honeymoon period at Michigan is waning, but one player might change that. Shea Patterson, Ole Miss' most-hyped quarterback since Eli Manning, will take an official visit to Michigan...
Taliban schoolboys take their exams with armed supervisors
Disturbing pictures show dozens of schoolboys being brainwashed in a huge Taliban-run classroom. The chilling images, taken in Afghanistan, show armed invigilators patrolling the outdoor class as the young lads...
Top gossip editor accused of sexual misconduct
NEW YORK — The top editor for the National Enquirer, Us Weekly and other major gossip publications openly described his sexual partners in the newsroom, discussed female employees' sex lives...
Mark-Viverito reverses her ban on reporters in City Hall
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito did a about-face Tuesday and lifted a sudden ban on reporters accessing its end of City Hall. Without warning on Monday, the speaker ended a...
Cybercrime is only going to get worse
If you think 2017 was a bad year for cyberattacks, just wait to see what happens in the coming years, one cybersecurity expert warns. “We’ve only seen the beginning,” Dr....
Hey, celebs — it's a ball game, not a ball
Sporting sneaks and sweats to a basketball game? These celebs would never. Check out their most over-the-top, out-of-bounds looks from the bleachers. Emily Ratajkowski is living her teenage dream —...
Roy Moore's opponent: This election 'is about decency'
Democratic Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones delivered a fiery denunciation of Roy Moore on Tuesday, declaring that the election was about decency and not petty party politics. The former federal...
Gunmaker's exploding rifles keep injuring hunters
IOWA CITY, Iowa — It was the opening day of deer hunting season, and Ronald Hansen says he loaded his rifle the same way he had countless times before, aimed...
'Concussion' doctor quits after accusing sheriff of meddling in death probes
The famed "Concussion" doctor, who is credited with uncovering CTE brain disease in NFL players, resigned as chief medical examiner in San Joaquin County, California, claiming the sheriff's office meddles...
Jerry Reese shows rare emotion in goodbye to Giants
Jerry Reese rarely showed much outward emotion his 11 years as the general manager of the Giants. He was fired on Monday and a day later issued a statement through...
Knicks wanted another NBA legend to replace Phil Jackson
What could have been a worse scenario for Phil Jackson after he got canned by James Dolan in late June? Having his bitter enemy Jerry West replace him. According to...
You can tell if your champagne is any good from its bubbles
The sound and size of champagne bubbles give clues to the quality of the vintage, according to new research. Champagne is notable for its iconic cork popping, but the study...
The NFL's unexpected star has the Vikings hunting a Super Bowl
The NFL is reeling after a violent, ugly game Monday night between the Steelers and Bengals, which featured frightening injuries, many penalties and terrible behavior. A truly scary moment happened...
Why office work kills people's will to exercise
Working an office really is bad for your waistline as six in ten workers barely even attempt to exercise anymore, according to new research. With many of us forced to...
Our incredible shrinking national monuments
President Trump announced his plan to dramatically shrink the size of two national monuments in Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Homeless good Samaritan buys home after fundraiser
PHILADELPHIA — A homeless man who used his last $20 to fill up the gas tank of a stranded motorist in Philadelphia has bought a home with some of the...
Stop work order issued at Manafort's Brooklyn brownstone
A stop work order has been issued at the Brooklyn brownstone Paul Manafort bought as part of an alleged money laundering scheme. The order was issued Nov. 28 at the...
Defaced Kevin Spacey poster still up in subway station
Fail to the chief! The MTA has left a "House of Cards" ad with a giant photo of Kevin Spacey in a major Brooklyn subway station — more than a...
Wildfires ravage California again
Fast-moving, wind-fueled brush fire exploded to about 10,000 acres in Ventura County Monday night, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes.
Eli Manning is the Giants' starting quarterback again
Eli Manning will make his 211th start in the past 212 games when he gets the call at quarterback for the Giants Sunday against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Interim...
California declares state of emergency over massive wildfire
California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency Tuesday as whipping Santa Ana winds continued to stoke a wildfire that has already scorched 70 square miles near north Los...
Supreme Court hears baker's same-sex wedding cake case
WASHINGTON — His vote likely to decide the outcome, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced competing concerns Tuesday about respecting the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker who wouldn't make...
Bus company probed over ad: 'You won't feel like you're in China'
A bus company in Illinois is being investigated after sending out an offensive email ad to customers boasting that they “won’t feel like you’re in China when you’re on our...
Oklahoma star running back denies sexual assault accusation
OKLAHOMA CITY — A woman who filed a petition for a protective order against Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson is accusing him of raping her in her apartment and says...
Wisconsin closer to drug-testing adults applying for food stamps
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is pushing a plan to make his state the first to drug-test adults applying for food stamps, a plan that courts have shot down as unconstitutional,...
The back story on 'Star Wars' filming in Death Valley
Director George Lucas filmed much of the 1977 blockbuster “Star Wars” in North Africa and the U.K., but to get one of the key shots in the film, the production...
Mashable is laying off 50 people after selling itself
Mashable is laying off 50 people after selling itself to Ziff Davis on Tuesday, reportedly for less than $50 million. The site was losing money, but the sale price was...
Shervin Pishevar taking leave amid sex harassment claims
Tech billionaire Shervin Pishevar said he is taking a “leave of absence” from his hedge fund and Virgin Hyperloop amid a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him. Late last...
Hospital fires doctors after 'dead' baby wakes up on way to crematorium
A hospital in India fired two doctors after a baby pronounced dead woke up on the way to his funeral, according to reports. Doctors declared the newborn twin dead Thursday...
Ugly Steelers-Bengals game produces multiple suspensions
Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is going to have more time to ride his bike this weekend. Both Smith-Schuster and Bengals defensive back George Iloka were suspended for a game...
Carjack suspect made it really easy for cops to find him
File this under dumb criminals. A brainless bandit left a folder of papers marked with his name inside a car he jacked from an Uber driver in New Jersey —...
The solution for the Yankees' Ohtani-less rotation
Brian Cashman did not just randomly pick a date to see Shohei Ohtani in Japan. He sat behind home plate at the Sapporo Dome to watch an Aug. 31 start....
What to do if your old social media posts come back to bite you
Character counts -- especially on the internet. MSNBC host Joy Reid apologized Sunday after a Twitter user’s Internet Archive search revealed decade-old blog posts, authored during her time covering Florida...
Russia's Olympic team banned from Games
The International Olympic Committee brought the hammer down on Russia Tuesday — banning the nation from next year’s Winter Games in South Korea and slapping it with a $15 million fine...
Lawyer who's 'addicted' to hunting says she gets death threats
A blond lawyer who loves nothing more than hunting waterfowl and deer has defended her controversial lifestyle. Nikki Tate, from Dallas, Texas, posts pictures of herself posing with her kills...
NYC shelter worker accused of sexually assaulting residents
A New York City Department of homeless services staffer has been nabbed for sexually assaulting shelter residents, officials said Tuesday. Clyde Johnson, 54, is accused of forcibly touching at least...
Frat pledge dies after drug- and alcohol-fueled night of partying
A SUNY Oneonta freshman from Long Island died from a combination of drugs and alcohol after a night of partying at an off-campus fraternity that he was pledging, according to...
Roger Stone hopes jury can see through 'dirty trickster' persona
Longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone is expected to take the witness stand this week to defend himself in a defamation trial-- and he's hoping a Manhattan jury can see through...
Real estate developer killed in Midtown cycling accident
An engineering professor and real estate developer has died after a driver hit him while he was cycling in Manhattan. Josef Mittlemann was pedaling southbound on 11th Avenue when he...
Ice Age-era cave network found under Montreal
Explorers have unearthed a massive Ice-Age-era cave network below the Canadian city of Montreal, according to new reports. Daniel Caron, who made the startling find along with fellow cave scientist...
US has 'microwave' weapons that could fry Kim's missiles
The US has developed microwave weapons that experts say can be used to prevent North Korea from launching missiles – by frying their electronics, according to a report. The weapons...
Ann Taylor owner blames 'fashion missteps' for dismal sales
The company that owns Ann Taylor and Dress Barn has fallen sorely out of fashion on Wall Street. Shares of Ascena Retail Group, which also owns the plus-size Lane Bryant...
Playboy model vows to never get rid of her natural 30HH boobs
Lindsey Pelas says she’ll never reduce her natural 30HH boobs — despite suffering back pain “all the time.” The 26-year-old model believes she would be “crazy” to give up her...
Baby overdoses after finding baggie on the ground
A baby girl overdosed on a mysterious drug over the weekend when she picked up a plastic baggie off a Bronx street and put it to her mouth -- and...
Armed robber steals $700K from high-end watch store: cops
A gunman robbed a high-end Upper East Side watch store in a smash-and-grab Tuesday — making off with $700,000 worth of timepieces, according to authorities. The thief approached the A....
Mueller has spent $3.2M on Russia investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller's office tore through $3.2 million during the first few months of his probe into Russian election meddling and possible collusion with President Trump’s campaign. The Justice...
2018's wellness trends will be even more obnoxious than 2017's
NYC wellness site Well and Good recently published a list foreshadowing 2018’s biggest health trends, and, boy, are they something. In years past, trends were palatable: matcha, group meditation. But this...
Tinder stalker survivor: I was stabbed 11 times, doused in gas
Just when she thought she would bleed to death, Angela Jay was doused in gasoline. The Port Macquarie, Australia obstetrician had been stabbed 11 times by a Tinder date who...
Shoe-devouring escalator is a heel-wearer's worst nightmare
Looks like a modern-day Cinderella didn’t quite make it to the ball. An escalator ground to a halt at New York’s Grand Hyatt Hotel next to Grand Central Station on...
Shohei Ohtani's desperation for privacy runs deep
The signals existed, if you wanted to see them. On the other side of the equation stood a power that you ignore at your own risk: Common sense. In the...
Hockenberry wasn't terminated for sex misconduct: NYPR chief
The president of New York Public Radio said Tuesday that longtime radio host John Hockenberry "was not terminated for sexual misconduct" -- but refused to reveal whether he received a...
Body found is believed to be woman missing after Tinder date
A body believed to be that of a missing Nebraska woman who disappeared after a Tinder date last month has been found — and there’s “evidence of foul play,” police...
Victor Cruz twists McAdoo knife: Firing was 'long overdue'
Brandon Jacobs isn't the only former Giant raising his hands over Ben McAdoo's not-so-shocking firing. "As far as Coach McAdoo being fired, I think it was long overdue," Victor Cruz...
Met Opera announces replacement for accused molester James Levine
The Met on Tuesday announced that French conductor Emmanuel Villaume will replace accused sex harasser James Levine for its New Year’s Eve production of “Tosca.’’ Villaume also will conduct the...
City Council grills NYCHA chair over lead paint inspections
New York City Housing Authority Chair Shola Olatoye was notified of problems with her agency’s lead-paint inspections as early as October 2015 — six months before she claimed she learned...
'I'm ashamed of myself,' says creep after he's caught messaging 39 underage girls
Toni Stevens, a 32-year-old charity worker, was confronted by members of UK Database, a group that exposes people who prey on young children online. He reportedly had made contact with...
LaVar Ball's new NBA plan is a pipe dream
LaVar Ball claims to still be in control of his basketball family-themed circus, but his master plan looks more unfathomable now than even just a few days ago. Ball spoke...
CNN host tells Roy Moore rep to 'leave my child out of this'
A rep for Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore told a pregnant CNN host Tuesday that his opponent, Democrat Doug Jones, wanted to kill unborn babies like hers. “That’s the...
Instagram is banning selfies with exotic animals
Don't grin and koala-bear it. Instagram will start issuing warnings on selfies with the adorable Australian marsupial and other wild animals -- with animal-cruelty cautions appearing when users search or...
PGA golfer's heart-wrenching battle with incurable disease
Morgan Hoffmann cannot recall verbatim the conversation he had with his doctor on that fateful day in November 2016, but the phone call ushered in a new reality for the...
Former child welfare spokesman charged with kiddie porn
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A former spokesman for Florida's child welfare agency is accused of having child pornography. A Gainesville police report says 67-year-old Thomas William Barnes was arrested last week....
Knicks' many flaws exposed, and season in early jeopardy
Hey, it was nice while it lasted. On Monday in Indianapolis, the Knicks sank below .500 at 11-12 for the first time since Nov. 1. There are ominous signs that...
This bakery claims to have the solution to your period pain
There's not a whole lot to get excited about when it comes to periods and everything they bring -- the bloating, the cramps, the urge to just say "F**k it"...
British security had intel about Manchester concert bomber
The bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester that killed 22 people might have been averted had British security services handled intelligence about the attacker differently, according to a...
Sending an emoji can be a jailable offense
Nearly everyone is familiar with emoji, those popular icons that appear in text messages, emails and social media platforms. Emoji are often used as lighthearted adjuncts to text, or to...
Trump tells Palestinian leader US embassy will move to Jerusalem
President Trump told Middle East leaders Tuesday that he plans to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and eventually relocate the US embassy there from Tel Aviv despite fierce Mideast...
Moore spokesman calls sex assault accusers 'criminals'
A rep for Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore said Tuesday that the women who accused him of sexual misconduct are “criminals” who are “seeking revenge” — arguing that there...
UFC villain choked out after wardrobe malfunction
UFC's Angela Magana burst out of her top during her defeat by Amanda Cooper at UFC 218. Cooper was in full control and attacking Magana's chest from a sitting position....
6-year-old dubbed ‘most beautiful girl in the world’
A six-year-old model from Russia has been dubbed the new "most beautiful girl in the world." Blue-eyed Anastasia Knyazeva is being hailed as the new Thylane Blondeau, who became the...
South Sudan wants thousands sheltering in UN camps to leave
JUBA, South Sudan — No one thought the desperate experiment would last this long. Nearly four years after the United Nations, in a unique move, threw open its it peacekeepers'...
Teen postpones college to help sick friend complete bucket list
A pair of childhood friends are on their way toward completing a bucket list full of good deeds as one of them faces a devastating cancer prognosis. Chris Betancourt, 20,...
Obama to address mayors' summit on climate change
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama is expected to address a gathering of mayors from around the globe convening in Chicago to discuss climate change after President Donald Trump said...
NYPD surgeon among doctors busted in massive health care scam
A Chanel-loving female fraudster and four local doctors — including an NYPD surgeon — helped run a $146 million health-fraud scheme to fuel lavish lifestyles, authorities said Tuesday. The well-heeled...
'Cult leader' eyed in murders of 'many, many' children over decades: cops
A woman who previously ran a cult-like religious boarding school in Florida has been indicted in the 1980s death of a toddler who investigators say was tortured and denied food...
Motorcyclist miraculously survives a rod through his mouth
After swerving to avoid another vehicle, a motorcyclist in India named Suresh crashed into some construction equipment and ended up with a metal rod through his neck and mouth. Amazingly,...
Airlines to ban 'smart' suitcases
Smart suitcases -- the kind that can charge your cell phone on the move, provide GPS tracking, or even drive you around the airport -- are the newest threat to...
Classroom robot helps children with autism
Robots are taking over classrooms across the US. In October, South Carolina teachers at select schools began using the Robots4Autism curriculum and a small robot named Milo to teach students...
Wild boar turns the tables on hunter
A hunter was trying to shoot a wild boar in Germany -- but the hog managed to kill the gunman first, according to reports. The 50-year-old victim was out with...
Conor McGregor goes on 'date night' with Rita Ora
Rita Ora and Conor McGregor cuddled up for a "date night" selfie together at the Fashion Awards on Monday. The 27-year-old singer looked sensational at the event in London, arriving...
Science says your yoga class weep fest is totally normal
I rarely cry, let alone in public. So you can imagine my confusion when I found myself stretched out, sweaty and tearing up on my yoga mat. Maybe it was...
Dish CEO Charlie Ergen is stepping down
Dish Network co-founder Charlie Ergen is leaving the helm of the satellite TV giant — again. Ergen — who had returned as chief executive in 2015 after taking three years...
Cinema giant Regal agrees to be bought by UK's Cineworld
UK-based Cineworld has agreed to buy US movie theater operator Regal Entertainment for $3.6 billion in cash, the companies said on Tuesday. A deal would put the combined company in...
Next '24-48 hours' critical for Steelers star with scary injury
Ryan Shazier has "some movement in his lower extremities," NFL.com reported Tuesday morning after the Steelers linebacker left a Monday night game with a traumatic back injury. The report added that...
We all come from mushy sea sponges
Planet Earth is teeming with interesting creatures of all shapes and sizes, but life on our little blue marble wasn’t always so diverse. Science tells us that all the life...
NYCFC extend Ronald Matarrita contract ahead of World Cup
New York City FC announced Tuesday wingback Ronald Matarrita has signed a contract extension using Target Allocation Money to return for a third season with the club. The Costa Rican...
NASA thinks Pluto may be hiding a vast ocean
It’s been a rough couple of decades for Pluto. After over a decade of discussion about whether or not it should be considered a planet, the big ball of ice...
John Cena's scary Wrestlemania moment: What if she says no?
John Cena came close to tears this morning when he appeared on "Good Morning Britain" talking about the moment he proposed at WrestleMania. In front of 75,000 fans in Florida...
Fox and Disney reportedly near a deal for TV and studio assets
Twenty-First Century Fox has re-engaged in talks about selling its movie and TV production assets to Disney, according to media reports. CNBC, which first reported on the negotiations, said on...
Ed Sheeran is officially the most-streamed artist on Spotify
If “The Shape of You” blaring at every store, restaurant and SoulCycle class all year wasn’t enough of a clue, Spotify has finally confirmed the obvious: On Tuesday, Ed Sheeran...
Pigeons are way smarter than we thought
Pigeons are far more intelligent than we thought and even understand concepts like space and time, according to scientists. Researchers have found that they process the data in a similar...
YouTube is hiring 10,000 people to police offensive videos
YouTube is finally admitting it has a major problem — and robots won’t be able to fix it. Google’s video-streaming service said it plans to hire more than 10,000 new...
Paris Hilton wants you to buy $29 'Unicorn' face mist
https://www.instagram.com/p/BakN59jDJjX/ Paris Hilton, freelance DJ and professional famous person, loves all things pink, sparkly and endearingly tacky. So it’s only natural that she’s cashing in on the ubiquitous unicorn beauty...
Conyers says he's retiring amid sexual harassment allegations
Rep. John Conyers, under intense pressure to step down after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, announced from his hospital bed that he’s resigning and backing his son to...
iPhone X is a setback for Apple in the race against Android
The spotty availability of the iPhone X has taken a toll on Apple — and boosted Android phones. The iPhone’s market share tumbled in key regions during the third quarter...
LiAngelo Ball's shoplifting excuse: My teammates did it first
LiAngelo Ball is speaking out at length for the first time since his shoplifting arrest in China — and he is throwing his now-former UCLA teammates under the bus, claiming...
Spreading fake news on social media could become a crime in this country
The jig is up! A new law proposed in Ireland would make disseminating fake news on social media a crime punishable by up to five years in prison, according to...
Nanny tackles thief trying to steal presents from family home
https://youtu.be/ctGT6hgOyxM This babysitter takes care of kids -- and criminals. A package thief’s plan was foiled by a quick-thinking nanny, who ran out and tackled the crook in a bizarre...
Female staffers detail the misery of working with MLB's 'manalyst'
Female former colleagues of Toronto Blue Jays analyst Gregg Zaun are speaking out following the 46-year-old's Sportsnet firing last week for alleged "inappropriate behavior and comments." Speaking anonymously Friday to...
Defected North Korean soldier was bleeding out 'like a broken jar'
The North Korean soldier who was shot several times as he fled from the Hermit Kingdom recently was riddled with bullets and bleeding out “like a broken jar" when he...
Mueller subpoenas Deutsche Bank for records on Trump affiliates
Special counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed Deutsche Bank for information about accounts held by people affiliated with President Trump as he expands his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, according to...
Yankees minor league manager bolts after interview snub
Al Pedrique, the Yankees’ Triple-A manager at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre the last two seasons, will be the A’s' new first base coach. Pedrique had been in the Yankees organization since 2013, rising...
Inside Sterling Shepard's globe-trotting romance with Chanel Iman
Sterling Sherpard's offseason may include wedding planning. On Friday, the Giants wide receiver popped the question to longtime gal pal Chanel Iman, before toasting to their engagement with Moet &...
Police fatally shoot machete-wielding man in the Bronx
Police fatally shot a man who they say pulled a machete on them in the Bronx early Tuesday, officials said. Police showed up to the building on Brook Avenue near...
Retailers, conservation groups: Trump 'stole your land'
The backlash over President Trump shrinking two large national monuments is getting in-tents. Outdoor recreation companies are railing against the change to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monuments...
Firefighter risks his life to save dog that fell into icy water
After a dog wandered onto a freshly frozen creek in Canada, rescue workers were called to save the animal when the ice broke beneath it. Luckily, the animal was saved,...
Turkey draws 'red line' on recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital
ANKARA -- President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey could go as far as breaking off diplomatic ties with Israel if the United States formally recognizes Jerusalem as the Israeli...
Steelers-Bengals was a violent mess and 'terrible for the NFL'
CINCINNATI — That was "AFC North football" and that was a problem for most. Ben Roethlisberger shrugged off a particularly violent Steelers 23-20 victory over the Bengals on Monday night...
Conyers won't seek re-election amid sexual harassment claims
Democratic Rep. John Conyers, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct, will announce on Tuesday that he will not seek re-election next year, according to a report...
10-year-old Giants fan bursts into tears after scoring tickets to the game
This 10-year-old football fan received the perfect early Christmas gift. Jaidyn Covington, who has watched “endless” hours of Odell Beckham Jr. on YouTube, burst into tears after receiving tickets to...
Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt share SI's Sportsperson of the Year
HOUSTON — J.J. Watt raised more than $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and Jose Altuve led the Houston Astros to their first World Series title, both giving hope...
Conyers' former employee says he groped her while in church
DETROIT — A woman who says she worked for U.S. Rep. John Conyers for more than a decade says he slid his hand up her skirt and rubbed her thighs...
Russia lists American media organizations as foreign agents
MOSCOW — Russia's Justice Ministry has listed Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as foreign agents, a move that could see them lose their reporting credentials in the...
State trooper saves the day after woman goes into labor in driveway
WILLIAMSON, N.Y. — A western New York woman who went into labor in her driveway is thanking a state trooper who came to her aid. Officials say police received a...
School principal resigns after allegedly videotaping teen girl
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. — The principal of a Vermont school has resigned amid accusations he videotaped a girl in the bathroom of his home. The Valley News reports South Royalton...
Trump reportedly wants secret spy network to combat the 'deep state'
President Trump is reportedly considering an idea to create a global spy network that would work independently from US intelligence agencies in an effort to combat the “deep state.” The...
Raging wildfire forces mass evacuations in California
Inferno-type Santa Ana winds pushed a rural wildfire from the hills of California into the city of Ventura overnight, destroying dozens of buildings, including a psychiatric hospital, and forcing thousands...
Competitive retailers seek out sexier spots for city stores
New York’s retail brokers are quick to tell skeptics, “Remember the banks?” It wasn’t so long ago that financial firms locked down every prime corner in America to attract new...
Office towers beef up amenities to lure picky tenants
Office leasing in the city remains balanced with healthy concessions but good rents. Large tenants continue to firm up new locations, while smaller ones are actively making deals for a...
Sign language interpreter delivered gibberish at serial killer press conference
TAMPA, Fla. — Hearing-impaired people tuning in to a news conference about the arrest of a suspected serial killer got a message of gibberish from an American Sign Language interpreter....
Tracing New York REIT’s massive sell-offs
During the last few months, the dissolution of New York REIT and the sale of the city buildings it owns has energized a tired local investment market. CEO Wendy Silverstein...
Grand Central is about to get a retail revitalization
For the first time in years, some prized commercial real estate inside one of New York’s most iconic buildings is up for grabs — and new tenants want in. Grand...
Teacher uses grant application to buy boat for student research
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. — A New York school is the proud owner of a floating classroom. The Post-Star says Cambridge Central School teacher Steve Butz has used a grant application to...
De Blasio says NYCHA lead lie caught him off guard
Mayor de Blasio’s office said on Monday that he was not told the New York City Housing Authority chairwoman was going to claim that her agency was in compliance on...
Upper East Side pizza parlor to debut Caribbean beach resort
When restaurateur Vittorio Assaf, co-founder of upscale Manhattan pizzeria Serafina, decided to open a new international outpost, he considered the kitchen … then added an additional 96 rooms. With the...
Activist hedgie loses big in fight with Ugg boots
An activist hedgie in the midst of a proxy fight was a big loser on Monday — 10 days before shareholders vote. Marcato Capital, led by Bill Ackman protégé Mick...
Lower Manhattan a bright spot in tough real estate landscape
More than 15 years since 9/11, the southernmost tip of Manhattan has blossomed into the city’s most cohesive commercial, residential and recreational district. Unlike master-planned Hudson Yards, on the rise...
The real story behind NYC's slew of fancy pop-ups
It's official: Pop-up shops are here to stay. An uptick in storefront vacancies, falling rents and retailers’ reluctance to commit to traditional leases have combined to make these temporary stores...
Former Philippine first lady’s aide begins sentence for art theft
The elderly ex-secretary of former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos has finally started serving jail time over the crooked multimillion-dollar sale of a Monet painting that belonged to her late...
Only one way Giants can show Eli Manning respect he has earned
As you surely know by now, the Giants ended the respective tenures of Ben McAdoo and Jerry Reese on Monday. Now it’s time for them to restart the tenure of...
Nets work hard to leave their mark all around the globe
ATLANTA — The Nets are the NBA’s real globetrotters. After recent treks to Asia and Europe, the Nets host the Thunder and Heat this week in Mexico City. Whenever the...
Odell Beckham might return to a team he doesn't recognize
The firings of GM Jerry Reese and head coach Ben McAdoo made for a Monday, bloody Monday around the Giants but did not answer all the questions about what transpired...
Notre Dame students want to rid school of Christopher Columbus murals
The Fighting Irish have a bone to pick with Christopher Columbus. Notre Dame students are calling for the removal of 12 iconic murals, which honor the famous explorer and have...
Fatal flaws that brought down Ben McAdoo and Jerry Reese
Be honest: If you were asked to predict the Giants’ record after 12 games and the only two options were 10-2 and 2-10, what would you have gone with? All...
Todd Bowles calls Ben McAdoo firing an 'unfortunate' situation
Todd Bowles was supposed to be the New York football coach on the hot seat entering this season. Instead, he’s the last one standing. While the Giants fired Ben McAdoo...
Where to stay in Tokyo for $26 a night
Tokyo, whose greater metropolitan area sprawls a whopping 5,240 square miles and fits nearly 38 million people, can comfortably accommodate the combined populations of roughly 30 top US cities, including...