December 6, 2017
NYC bigs blast Republican gun bill
Republicans pushed a bill through the House Wednesday that would make it easier for gun owners to legally carry licensed concealed weapons across state lines — and into cities like...
Cops say 3-year-old boy dies after being shot in the face
DETROIT — Detroit police say a 3-year-old boy has died after being shot in the face on the city's East Side. Police say the child was shot Wednesday night at...
Necessity forcing Vigneault to coach differently than he wants
The Rangers are being coached, and have been for a while, as if every game were a playoff game. After an atrocious start to the season, it’s hard to dispute...
Todd Bowles make his final QB decision of the season
The question that has loomed over this surprising Jets team was finally given a definitive answer on Wednesday. Barring an injury, Josh McCown will be the starting quarterback for the...
Two Shohei Ohtani finalists expand their wallets
MINNEAPOLIS — The Mariners and Angels each have acquired $1 million in international bonus pool money from the Twins, aiding their pursuit of Japanese outfielder and pitcher Shohei Ohtani. The...
Wall Street banking on $1B NFL concussion settlement
Wall Street is starting to move to profit from the NFL concussion settlement, The Post has learned. At least three major Wall Street investment banks in the last few months...
Steve Spagnuolo imagined Giants promotion, just not like this
There were times Steve Spagnuolo envisioned this, of course. Why would he not aspire to be the head coach of the New York Giants? “I’ll be honest with you, I’m...
Private-landlords group offers to help city track lead-paint issues in public housing
Thousands of private landlords have successfully tracked lead-paint inspections for more than two decades using a proprietary software program — and now they’re offering to share it with the hapless...
Trump Jr.: I didn't speak with dad about my response to Russian lawyer meeting
Donald Trump Jr. told House investigators on Wednesday that he did not speak directly with his father about how to respond after news reports broke about Junior’s June 2016 Trump...
D'Angelo Russell's return to Nets remains up in air
MEXICO CITY — D'Angelo Russell still has no timeline for returning from arthroscopic knee surgery. “No update as of now. I know he was working with our performance group today,...
Vladimir Putin announces plan to run for re-election in 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday that he will officially run for office again in 2018, debunking questions and theories surrounding his delayed official announcement. Putin, whose approval ratings hover...
House passes GOP bill allowing concealed carry across state lines
WASHINGTON — Republicans rammed a bill through the House on Wednesday that would make it easier for gun owners to legally carry concealed weapons across state lines, the first significant...
Nets call out 'Brooklynite' de Blasio for unnecessary diss
Looks like Hizzoner can add another New York City sports team to his hit list. The Brooklyn Nets called out Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday night after he jokingly criticized...
Gas station hopes to deter drug use with new lighting scheme
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania gas station is testing whether blue lights in bathrooms can discourage drug use by making it difficult for people to see their veins. The...
Front-runner de Blasio spent more than $10M on re-election campaign
Mayor de Blasio spent more than $10 million — including $3.5 million in public matching funds — on his re-election, a race he led handily from the get-go. Records also...
In year of chaos, Trump's boost to economy can't be denied
President Trump has an ace in the hole that his opponents are forgetting. Again! Despite all the sideshows — the alleged Russian interference in the election, obstruction of justice probes,...
Trump's DOJ could pose roadblock for CVS-Aetna deal
President Trump’s Department of Justice appears to be the agency that will review CVS Health’s $69 billion merger with Aetna, sources tell The Post. While the decision is not yet...
Tinder swindler sentenced to prison
A man who swindled Tinder dates out of thousands of dollars by lying about needing money for cancer treatment for family members was sentenced to two to six years in...
Flynn story gives glimpse into fragile state of stock market
The stock market tanked briefly last Friday on a misleading ABC News report that made it seem as though President Trump’s legal problems were increasing. That report, which got an...
Two co-captains propel Knicks to key win in Porzingis' return
With Tim Hardaway Jr. out for a few weeks, the Knicks needed leadership, and the team’s co-captains didn’t let them down Wednesday. Courtney Lee and Lance Thomas, voted the club’s...
Giants GM fills Jeter's silence: Potential Stanton trade on table
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants general manager Bobby Evans confirmed on San Francisco's flagship radio station KNBR that the club has reached the parameters of a potential trade for Miami slugger...
RNC has contributed more than $170K to support Roy Moore
The Republican National Committee has contributed more than $170,000 to the Alabama Republican Party to support Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused of sexual misconduct or assault by...
Prime-time matchups save NFL from major ratings beatdown
Americans continued to tune out the NFL last week. The decline in viewers compared with last season accelerated during Week 13 — falling to a 7.9 percent deficit from a...
Research firm looks to have Pishevar suit tossed
A Virginia opposition research firm moved Wednesday to have a lawsuit filed by Silicon Valley billionaire Shervin Pishevar tossed. Pishevar, the subject of several recent sexual-misconduct accusations, recently sued Definers...
Restless sleep may be an early sign of Parkinson's, dementia
If you thrash about in your sleep it could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s and dementia, experts have warned. People who sleep talk, twitch, jerk, shout, scream, hit...
Girl bathed in peroxide, forced to eat cat food by stepfather: cops
A Georgia man beat his 13-year-old stepdaughter, forced her to eat cat food, made her bathe in peroxide and required her to complete cruel tasks as punishment during years of...
Uber paid 20-year-old man to keep data breach secret
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON - A 20-year-old Florida man was responsible for the large data breach at Uber Technologies Inc last year and was paid by Uber to destroy the data through...
A guy like Aaron Boone doesn't need experience: Mark Teixeira
Aaron Boone is well-spoken, well-versed in the game and seemingly universally well-liked. But he hasn’t made a pitching change that cost the Yankees a win or endured a lengthy losing...
Hedgie says he went overboard defending buddy Weinstein
Billionaire hedgie Paul Tudor Jones admitted on Wednesday that he had defended his former pal, the disgraced Harvey Weinstein, far too long. “I deeply believe in redemption, but what I...
Iconic Brooklyn sign taken down after 50 years
Watch closely — because you might not see it again. The Watchtower sign, a Brooklyn waterfront icon for 50 years, was taken down on Wednesday from atop the former Jehovah’s...
This could be the only winter coat you’ll ever need
As a sharp-suited commodities trader at a Midtown hedge fund, Michael Berkowitz was trained to assess risk. And every winter, he evaluated his lose-lose outerwear position: He could freeze in...
Vine may be resurrected from the dead
Nearly eleven months ago, the popular short-form video platform Vine was shuttered for good. It was replaced with an app called Vine Camera, which carried the same name and featured...
Yankees betting on rookie to build on 25-year run of managing stability
Buck Showalter got the Yankees manager job after he was initially told he was not under consideration. Joe Torre got it in a disheveled process, notably because his pal at...
‘I, Tonya’ is the biopic we kneed right now
In a season when women began telling their abuse stories en masse, Margot Robbie lands a perfectly timed triple-axel of a performance as Tonya Harding, famed figure-skater-turned-national-joke. Profane, darkly funny,...
Man on meth claims Trump told him to fight 'lizard people': cops
An armed Washington state man stopped in the middle of an intersection last month to fight “lizard people” because President Trump told him to, police said. The Pierce County Sheriff’s...
Paris X-rated cinema shutting doors, blames closing on porn
The last porn cinema in France is set to close – because of losing customers to easily available internet porn. After over 30 years operating the cinema, owner Maurice Laroche...
'Jeopardy!' winner charged with cyber crimes
ADRIAN, Mich. — Cyber shenanigans for 200? A former "Jeopardy!" winner has been charged with illegally accessing co-workers' email accounts at a small Michigan college. Stephanie Jass is a former...
Airport scanner maker's stock tumbles after analyst trashes it
OSI Systems, the maker of airport scanning systems, lost nearly a third of its value on Wednesday after short-seller Carson Block accused it of underhanded practices. “We think this company...
Eli Manning wants a Giants encore next season
Eli Manning has loved being the quarterback of the New York Giants through three presidents now. And because he still clings to this Jeteresque dream of retiring with the team...
Man indicted for fatally stabbing elderly woman in broad daylight
A maniac ex-con was indicted Wednesday for fatally stabbing a grandmother in broad daylight on Staten Island. Dantey Moore, 27, was charged with murder, assault, and criminal possession of a...
Late passenger starts slap fight with airline staffer
A woman and an airline crew member both landed themselves in a police station after allegedly engaging in a slap fight at India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The female passenger...
Conyers' son was arrested for earlier this year for allegedly attacking girlfriend
John Conyers III, who has been named as a possible successor to replace his father in Congress, was arrested earlier this year for allegedly brandishing a knife and “body slamming”...
5 rebellious menswear designers you need to know
It’s 2017, and the industry is readily tossing aside the old rules of fashion — for proof, see the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, which awarded unisex brand Telfar its top honor...
People are hiring doulas to help them die
When Chad Lewis’ mother passed away seven years ago from complications from diabetes, he couldn’t stop thinking about her death. “It wasn’t loving and sweet,” he says. “It was chaotic...
Inspirational texts are the new self-help books
Stressed out millennials aren’t turning to self-help books: They’re looking at their smartphones. In a recent survey of 600 people, Brigham Young University researchers reported that 90 percent said mental-health...
Rare 'human ancestor' skeleton from 3.6 million years ago found
JOHANNESBURG — Researchers in South Africa have unveiled what they call "by far the most complete skeleton of a human ancestor older than 1.5 million years ever found." The University...
Auditor who stole city funds to help pay for boob job must repay $150K
A city tax auditor who was busted for stealing hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars — using a chunk of it to pay for a boob job — was ordered...
We went bankrupt to have a baby
In 2015, Ann and Brian Johnson had to quickly gather their possessions and flee their home before the sheriff arrived. The couple’s Green Bay, Wis., duplex was being foreclosed upon....
NYT sues Weinstein Company for unpaid $230K invoice
The New York Times delivered a one-two punch to Harvey Weinstein Wednesday. First The Grey Lady published a front page story about the powerful people who enabled his alleged sexual...
Dozens of horses found torched to death in California wildfire
Nearly 30 horses burned to death in one of several fires that erupted in Southern California this week. The horses were found dead at Rancho Padilla in Sylmar, which was...
Bentleys, signature vodka and Moroccan tea sets: how French Montana lives large
It's been a year to remember for rapper and swag lord French Montana, aka Karim Kharbouch. “Unforgettable,” his hypnotic single with Swae Lee, went multiplatinum around the world. His sophomore...
Unsung 'Batman' co-creator finally getting credit he deserves
A street near Poe Park in the Bronx will be renamed "Bill Finger Way" on Friday in honor of the late, unsung co-creator of Batman -- marking the first time...
Actress Frankie Shaw takes a page from her own life on ‘SMILF’
Usually it’s a mistake for an actor to read negative comments about their show on social media. But for Frankie Shaw, the creator and star of Showtime’s new comedy “SMILF,”...
How Edgar Ramirez transformed himself into Gianni Versace
A few months before fashion designer Gianni Versace was murdered on the steps of his Miami Beach villa by serial killer Andrew Cunanan, then-20-year-old Edgar Ramirez visited his parents in...
NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon accused of sexual harassment
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has been accused of sexual harassment and battery in a lawsuit filed by a former female assistant for his sports marketing firm. In...
Man charged with posting Prince George's photo to aid attack
LONDON — A 31-year-old man has been charged in England with sharing a photo of Prince George and details about his pre-school in a social media post prosecutors allege was...
Behind Al Franken's fall: the same old cynical politics
At a Thursday press conference, Sen. Al Franken is expected to announce he’s stepping down in the wake of an ever-growing list of credible sexual harassment allegations. His exit became...
'Darkest Hour' gives us the Churchill who was missing in 'Dunkirk'
The next time President Trump gets the urge to tweet out his troubles, here’s a friendly suggestion: He could take the first lady down to the Bijoux theater and catch...
Aaron Boone is poised to produce more Yankee miracles
‘The ghosts will show up eventually,” Derek Jeter told Aaron Boone during Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox — right before Boone...
Trump's truth-telling on Jerusalem marks an all-new Middle East
"This is nothing more or less than a recognition of reality,” President Trump said in announcing America’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Never have truer words been...
Democratic nay-sayers on Trump's Jerusalem move are outright hypocrites
Most of the reaction to President Trump’s historic recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was predictable. But criticism from some Democrats was flat-out hypocritical. That’s because many of those now...
The president just called the world's bluff on Jerusalem
The region, we’re told, will explode over President Trump’s supposedly rash Jerusalem decision, so brace yourselves for turmoil and violence. (As if the Mideast is a paragon of serenity, peace...
Ad execs are latest victims of New York Times layoffs
Advertising sales execs at the New York Times were in a tizzy on Wednesday after a fresh round of layoffs decimated the ad sales director role, The Post has learned....
Teen pleads guilty to smuggling Bengal tiger cub into US
SAN DIEGO — A man who smuggled a Bengal tiger cub into California from Mexico has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Eighteen-year-old Luis Valencia of Perris entered the plea on...
Charles Manson's remains could become a shrine, some fear
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The body of murder mastermind Charles Manson was barely cold when competing bids began for his remains and belongings among relatives and longtime associates. Their plans have...
Steve Spagnuolo brings back a Tom Coughlin rule
The simple sign, printed on white paper, made it clear change is in the air, and on the field. With Steve Spagnuolo the interim head coach of the Giants, there...
Man accused in fatal hit-and-run said dead pal was 'like a brother'
The Queens man accused of fatally running over his pal with a car during a wild parking dispute said he’s filled with remorse because the dead man was “like a...
McKayla Maroney was 'suicidal' after perv doc's abuse: letters
McKayla Maroney's letters to the judge presiding over Dr. Larry Nassar's case, coupled with her mom's, detail years of sexual abuse that changed the woman she's become. McKayla and Erin...
Rich kid whose relatives died mysteriously denies allegations
CONCORD, N.H. — A Vermont man denied in court papers Wednesday allegations that he killed his millionaire grandfather in 2013 and claims he doesn't know the whereabouts of his mother...
Florida mayor used parking permits of dead people: Sheriff
DAVENPORT, Fla. — The mayor of a small Florida city has been arrested on allegations that she used dead people's disabled parking permits to park at City Hall. The Polk...
City hospital allowed patient with dementia to wander off: family
Workers at a city hospital allowed a dementia-addled patient to wander off from the facility while he was there getting treatment -- even though his family had reported him missing...
Woman sentenced for trafficking teen tattooed with bar code
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut woman won't serve any more time behind bars for her involvement in the sex trafficking of a teenager who was tattooed with a bar code...
Washington DC is full of heavy drinkers: study
The country's highest percentage of heavy drinkers can be found in Washington DC, according to a new study. More than half of the adults in DC have had at least...
Musician describes how he escaped 'rave cave' inferno
OAKLAND, Calif. — A musician who survived the inferno that killed 36 people at a warehouse party in this city last December described in court how he leapt to safety...
Trump made the right call recognizing Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, Israel — Here’s the latest version of Fake News: President Trump ruined the Mideast peace process. The assertion is a worldwide headline, but for it to have a shred...
Getty Center forced to close doors as wildfires rage nearby
The famed Getty Center in Los Angeles was forced to keep its doors closed on Wednesday as a massive wildfire raged nearby. “The Getty Center is closed to the public...
Justin Tuck: Giants have to find 'the Tom Coughlin of today'
Former Giants Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck has a clear vision of what he would want in the next Giants head coach. "I would like to see somebody with a...
Forbes promotes its top magazine editor to content chief
Forbes Media, which has been plagued by high level unrest recently, filled a hole atop its editorial wing by promoting Forbes magazine editor in chief Randall Lane to be the...
How practice already is different with Steve Spagnuolo in charge
Sing, it Frankie. As the Giants hit the field Wednesday on a crisp December afternoon for Steve Spagnuolo’s first practice as head coach, the air was filled, fittingly, with Frank...
Franken denies that he's decided to resign tomorrow
Embattled Sen. Al Franken's office on Wednesday disputed a Minnestota Public Radio report that he had decided to resign on Thursday. "No final decision has been made and the Senator...
Ben McAdoo takes high road in statement on Giants
Two days after he was fired as head coach of the Giants, Ben McAdoo issued a statement through the team, taking the high road and expressing his thanks and appreciation...
Landing plane nearly crashes into jet at JFK Airport
A plane landing at JFK airport almost collided with a jet getting ready for takeoff, authorities said on Wednesday. Mexican-based airliner Volaris flight 880 was coming in for a landing...
Miss BumBum says she was groped hours after winning title
The winner of the 2017 Miss BumBum contest has claimed she was groped just hours after taking the crown for Brazil's best behind. Rosie Oliveira, 28, said that she slapped...
Woman nearly died after flesh-eating bug attacked her vagina
A mom-of-three has told how she nearly died after a cyst on her groin developed into a deadly flesh-eating bug which attacked her vagina. Tammy Peel, 39, from Essex, England...
This 27-year-old has visited every country on Earth
Sal Lavallo, a 27-year-old New York University alum, is all set for small talk with New York City taxi drivers. “I’ve been to the countries where they’re from,” Lavallo tells...
The ‘collusion’ quest is over, Cuomo’s new frenemy and other comments
GOP strategist: Mueller’s Quest for Collusion Is Over Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation hasn’t found any Trump-Russia election collusion, maintains Ed Rogers at The Washington Post, “and Democrats and their...
Demonic Christmas parades march through European streets
A horned beast marches through an Austrian street as crowds gather to celebrate Krampusnacht. The Krampus is the evil counterpart to Santa Claus, who visits the girls on Saint Nick’s...
Disney CEO Bob Iger will likely extend his tenure again
Bob Iger, who has pushed back his retirement four times during his 12 years atop Disney, is about to do it a fifth time, according to a report. The 66-year-old...
This plan to keep out Christmas tree thieves really stinks
Woah tannenbaum! Officials at the University of Idaho have sprayed 200 evergreens on campus with a nasty mixture of skunk scent and fox urine — in an effort to deter...
Detentions spike, border arrests fall in Trump's first year
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has produced a spike in detentions by deportation officers across the country during his first months in office. At the same time, arrests...
GOP lawmaker under fire for suggesting colleague is gay
HARRISBURG, Pa. — An outspoken and conservative Pennsylvania state lawmaker is the target of calls to resign or be demoted after he interrupted a committee meeting to accost his Democratic...
One of the world's most grueling marathons
Competitors take part in the Marathon des Sables Peru between Ocucaje and Barlovento, in the Ica Desert in Peru. The 250km-race (155 miles) is divided into six stages and lasts from...
This woman is turning catcalls into inescapable street art
A young woman is striving shine a spotlight on the harassment that many people experience just by walking down the street each day. The project “Catcalls of NYC” was started...
LaGuardia Airport is about to make weekend travel so much worse
Travelers flying through LaGuardia Airport this weekend might want to arrive extra early to prepare for mass confusion -- as a number of airlines move to new terminals. Six airlines,...
9-year-old ‘Pink Panther’ boxing girl packs a mean punch
This 9-year-old boxer from Ukraine may be the sport’s next great fighter. Kira Makogonenko started training with her dad, Artem, just a year ago. She now has nine wins under...
'Prophet' of doomsday sect arrested for kidnapping girls, hiding them in desert
A Utah man believed to be the head of a new religious sect allegedly hid two young girls in 50-gallon barrels for nearly 24 hours in freezing temperatures and kept...
NJ Transit train gets stuck in tunnel outside Penn Station
A New Jersey Transit train packed with passengers got stuck in a tunnel outside Penn Station for about an hour on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The Raritan Valley Line train...
Rafael Palmeiro, 53, wants MLB chance to prove PED innocence
Rafael Palmeiro is nine years older than Aaron Boone, but he's ready to come back to the big leagues. Not as a manager or a coach, but as a 53-year-old...
Roger Goodell defeats Jerry Jones, signs NFL extension
Roger Goodell 1, Jerry Jones 0. The NFL's Compensation Committee informed all owners Wednesday that Goodell has signed a new contract, extending his tenure as league commissioner, Pro Football Talk first...
California droughts could get worse from melting Arctic ice
WASHINGTON - Melting Arctic sea ice could render sun-soaked California vulnerable to a recurrence of the severe drought suffered in recent years as it is likely to cause high-pressure systems...
NFL's answer to its suspension problem
A trio of suspensions from this past week have sparked more outrage about the lack of consistency with NFL discipline. The NFL has a plan ... to consider a plan,...
Man blamed 'random black guy' after he set house on fire: cops
A Florida man searched for instructions on starting a house fire before setting his girlfriend’s home ablaze -- and after he was caught he tried to blame the inferno on...
How the royal family spends its Christmas
Every family has their Christmas dining traditions when December 25 rolls in and the royal family is no different. But what do they dig into on the big day? And...
Hero cop from Pulse nightclub massacre is losing his job
ORLANDO, Fla. — One of the first police officers to respond to the Pulse nightclub massacre is losing his job with only months to go before he's entitled to full...
Russia bans rowing team's naked charity calendar
A university rowing team’s calendar has been banned by Russian authorities for breaching their anti-gay propaganda laws. Customs officials seized the Warwick Rowers naked calendars, which feature the team posing...
Robber in high-end watch heist may have hit up another store
The armed bandit who knocked off a high-end Upper East Side watch store Tuesday is believed to have been involved in another heist at a ritzy jewelry shop just blocks,...
Panama Papers reporter's killer set off car bomb via text: officials
The man accused of murdering an anti-corruption journalist in Malta set off the car bomb that killed her via text message from a boat out at sea, officials said Wednesday....
Conway defends Trump's endorsement of Roy Moore
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Wednesday defended President Trump’s endorsement of GOP Alabama Senate candidate and accused molester Roy Moore, insisting that Trump had “tremendous moral standards.” Conway argued...
WNYC yanks two more hosts over 'inappropriate conduct'
WNYC has pulled longtime hosts Leonard Lopate and Johnathan Schwartz off the air over allegations of "inappropriate conduct," the public radio station announced Wednesday. The station didn't reveal exactly what...
Consumer Reports says iPhone X is too expensive and fragile
The iPhone X may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Consumer Reports has just completed its exhaustive texting of Apple’s so-called “future of the smartphone” and concluded that...
Verizon considered buying Mashable for $200 million
Before Mashable sold itself for less than $50 million this week, the news site had been in talks to sell itself for as much as four times that amount, sources...
Shocking footage shows dramatic crash, teens fleeing from scene
A Connecticut police car's dashcam captured the shocking moment when a group of juvenile suspects smashed a stolen vehicle into an SUV, causing serious injuries to a family of three....
Crackpot writer who 'got Trump elected' died of overdose
The "fake news" writer who claimed he “got Trump elected” with bogus viral stories about paid protesters died from overdosing on a drug cocktail that included two types of the...
Trump confused everyone with slurred words during Jerusalem speech
President Trump provoked a Twitterstorm after his speech on Jerusalem Wednesday in which he appeared to be breathing heavily and slurring some of his words toward the end. “God bless...
No one knows why teen stole her mother’s car before fatal crash
A New Jersey cheerleader died in a crash after stealing her mom’s car — and authorities still don’t know where she was headed or why. Brooke Costanzo, 16, had recently...
Mike Bloomberg takes digs at Trump and the Koch Brothers
Mike Bloomberg took pot shots at Donald Trump and the Koch brothers as he presided over his inaugural “Bloomberg 50” shindig at Gotham Hall Monday. The former Big Apple mayor...
How Colin Kaepernick turned my life around
Mario Llyode is one of the many people who can say Colin Kaepernick had a direct impact on his life. Kaepernick has donated nearly $1 million to various charities since...
J.J. Watt, soccer star girlfriend like to keep it 'competitive'
The couple that competes together, stays together. "We're very competitive," J.J. Watt said of girlfriend Kealia Ohai at Tuesday's Sports Illustrated Awards in Brooklyn, via People. "Very, very competitive and...
Aaron Boone's famous Yankees moment doesn't sit well with him
It's been 14 years since Aaron Boone took the most famous swing of his baseball career, but it's remained with him throughout his career as a player and then a...
Flynn allegedly said on Trump's first day that Russian sanctions would be 'ripped up'
As President Trump delivered his inaugural address, national security adviser Michael Flynn texted a former business partner that a private nuclear power project that would require lifting sanctions on Russia...
Fake doctor finally arrested in fatal butt injection
A phony physician was arrested Tuesday for performing a botched butt job that killed a Harlem woman, cops said. Kevin Richardson, 47, was arrested around 2:30 p.m. and charged with...
Shut your mouth, GQ — Kit Harington looks just fine
Kit Harington may be “Game of Thrones’ ” biggest heartthrob, but according to British GQ, his style game could use some work. The menswear style bible recently released their list of...
Town's missing life-sized elf 'Zippy' found a 'little wet but safe'
DEERFIELD, NH — A New Hampshire town is happy to report that its beloved elf on a shelf has been returned, more than a day after he vanished. On Monday...
Socialite's secret lover found guilty of her gruesome murder
Thomas Chris Lang has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the stabbing murder of Australian socialite Maureen Boyce in her Brisbane apartment in 2015. Boyce's family broke down in tears...
Trump: Recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital is best move towards peace
President Trump announced Wednesday that the US will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that he will move the American embassy there once a location is secured. “I...
Python hunter kills 17-foot snake in Everglades, sets record
A python hunter snagged a record snake last weekend, reeling in a 17-foot behemoth in the Florida Everglades. The South Florida Water Management District said Monday python hunter Jason Leon...
Trump: Dems want government shutdown to let in 'illegal immigrants'
President Trump on Wednesday accused Democrats of wanting a government shutdown so that illegal immigrants could flood into the US — and bring crime, terrorism and drugs with them. “The...
Saks Fifth Avenue owner admits summer layoffs sparked chaos
The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue got a little too happy swinging the ax this summer. Hudson’s Bay Co., which also owns Lord & Taylor, admitted Wednesday a June bloodbath...
Thriving rodent population to be controlled by genetically modified 'super rats'
A new breed of super rat could dramatically reduce the rising rodent population in the UK, it has emerged. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh plan to create genetically mutated...
SEC slaps 'Tiger Cub' hedgie, husband for 'improper sharing'
A “Tiger Cub” hedge-fund manager has been getting a little too cuddly with her husband — when it comes to sharing insider information, that is. Nehal Chopra — a TV...
Aaron Boone introduced: Yankees skipper embraces high expectations
Ninety-one wins and getting to Game 7 of the ALCS represents more than just the Yankees’ 2017 season. In other towns those digits would be a welcome ceiling. In The...
Police captain on leave over 'white male privilege' remark
A female police captain in Indiana is on paid administrative leave after telling a colleague that he benefited from “white male privilege” during a transgender awareness session. The future of...
Gay men are starting to out-earn their straight coworkers
For gay men, years of struggle are finally paying off. For the first time ever, gay men are earning more than straight men -- by as much as 10 percent...
The moment Aaron Boone realized he wanted this job
Aaron Boone put the pinstripes back on Wednesday afternoon in his introductory press conference as Yankees manager. Boone detailed his move from the ESPN booth to the Yankees clubhouse, which...
The happiest millennials are living overseas
For a lot of young people, things seem to be looking up. Or so they say. In countries including Australia, Germany, Ghana, Peru, South Africa, Sweden and the US, young...
Blazing wildfires create living hell for commuters
A new wildfire erupted in Los Angeles early Wednesday morning along one of the country’s busiest freeways, setting homes in tony Bel-Air ablaze as several other devastating infernos continued burning...
Ice cream shop's 'sexy' cow logo disgusts locals
This is udderly disturbing! A new New Jersey ice cream shop called "Dairy Air" has shocked locals with its sexy cartoon cow logo -- a bawdy beret-wearing bovine flaunting her...
36th in line to the throne and smoking hot: Meet ‘Britain’s most beautiful royal’
Lady Amelia Windsor has been hailed "Britain’s most beautiful royal" – and she proved she’s worthy of her title when she attended the British Fashion Awards on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old...
Cop fatally shoots suicidal man
An Oklahoma City police officer has been charged with second-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2017, fatal shooting of 29-year-old Dustin Pigeon. Sgt. Keith Sweeney is being held without bond at the Oklahoma County...
Revered newsman Mickey Carroll dies at 86
Veteran journalist and longtime voice of the Quinnipiac University Poll, Maurice “Mickey” Carroll, has died. He was 86. Carroll -- who worked more than 40 years as a political writer...
Escaped inmate captured after 19 years on the run
A female inmate who escaped nearly two decades ago from an Idaho work center was captured in South Dakota using a false name. The Idaho Department of Correction said Rhonda...
Engineer hopes to build an AI 'god' with its very own religion
The concept of an AI "god" may seem outlandish, but a former Google and Uber engineer is touting the idea of a high-tech "deity" as a way to improve society....
Archaeologists unearth 27 lioness goddess statues in Egypt
A trove of black granite statues depicting the lioness goddess Sekhmet have been discovered at an ancient site in Egypt. Researchers with the Egyptian-European Archaeological Mission unearthed the 27 fragmented...
Accused child molester accidentally released from Rikers
A suspected child molester was released by corrections officers in a colossal paperwork snafu that allowed him to roam free for a full day. James Alvarez, 53, was being held...
Rare photo shows Bonnie and Clyde before their bloody end
A rarely seen photo shows notorious lovebirds Bonnie and Clyde locking lips before their murderous crime spree came to a gruesome end in Texas. Along with the snap of the...
Wildfires force thousands of Californians from their homes
Raging wildfires fueled by vicious winds continued to scorch California on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The fast-moving blaze – which broke out in...
Meet New York's brainiest cheerleaders
Three cheers for the Stuyvesant High School cheerleading squad! Last Saturday, the academically competitive high school’s equally competitive pompom team took top honors at the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s regional tournament...
Democratic senators call on Al Franken to resign
WASHINGTON — The political walls come closing in on Sen. Al Franken Wednesday with half of the Democrats in the Senate – led by women -- called on their colleague...
This is the most millennial-dominated job in the US
These stats speak for themselves. Statistician is the job with the highest rate of millennials in America, according to data released Wednesday by personal finance site SmartAsset. Nearly 45 percent...
Yep, that's a pole-dancing robot
If you happened to come across it, the video of a gyrating, pole-dancing robot that went viral this week likely stirred some strange feelings inside you. The video has been...
GOP lawmakers want probe of FBI over Clinton investigation
WASHINGTON — The FBI must be investigated for giving “special” treatment to Hillary Clinton while allowing people who “hate” President Trump to investigate his administration, GOP lawmakers said Wednesday. Peter...
Student stuck wearing Christmas costume after tweet gone wrong
A University of Alabama student learned the hard way not to tempt Twitter with outrageous promises. Kelsey Hall posted a photo of herself dressed in a Christmas tree costume on...
AI is better at picking stocks than the stock market
One of the most notable success stories on Wall Street in 2017 isn’t exactly a human-interest story. The AI Powered Equity, an exchange-traded fund that uses artificial intelligence technology to...
Archaeologists discover ancient tools built with material from space
We may still be looking for proof that aliens exist, but new research into some very curious ancient tools now reveals that humans were using extraterrestrial material long before mankind...
McDonald's allegedly fires man with autism for 'shaky' hands
On Saturday, Angelica Selena Martinez, a 21-year-old from Miami, claimed that a local McDonald’s branch fired her 19-year-old brother, Alex, who has autism, for his “shaky” hands. “My brother was...
Tennis coach uses Stand Your Ground law to defend hitting 5-year-old
A tennis instructor in Florida busted for child abuse after hitting a 5-year-old boy with a racket wants charges against him dismissed under the state’s Stand Your Ground self-defense law....
Google AI built 'AI child' more advanced than anything humans have ever made
A Google supercomputer has created an “AI child” which can outperform its man-made rivals. The incredible machine named NASNet becomes smarter through “reinforcement learning” which sees it report back to...
This is the latest Earth-like planet that could possibly support life
Scientists have discovered a supersized version of Earth that could host life on a distant galaxy. The planet, named K2-18b, has been dubbed a rocky "super earth" that orbits a...
Americans spend $1,652 per year on retail therapy
Retail therapy really does exist and it makes up more than a fifth of all shopping purchases, new research reveals. A new survey of 2,000 people across the country found...
The unsung rookies who are turning the NBA on its head
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcNfHNthINd/?hl=en&taken-by=houseofhighlights At the free throw line with 20 seconds left, putting the finishing touches on a 41-point masterpiece, Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell could no longer contain the joy brewing beneath...
The International Space Station is as gross as your own home
When you think of the International Space Station -- that huge floating laboratory cruising through Earth’s atmosphere that has housed dozens of different astronauts and cosmonauts over the years --...
Amazon's Prime Video app now works with Apple TV
Amazon’s Prime Video app has finally arrived on Apple TV. The Seattle-based web giant’s popular streaming app made its debut on Apple’s living room fixture on Wednesday, signaling a thaw...
Mom gives birth to 14.1-pound baby boy
A new mum has spoken of her surprise after giving birth to a "record-breaking baby" weighing a whopping 14.1 pounds. Exhausted Diana Machacon had to buy new baby clothes for...
The first hints that Serena Williams' tennis return is near
Serena Williams' rivals were probably hoping she'd take a longer break from dominating women's tennis after giving birth to her first child. Williams, who gave birth to a daughter in...
Accuser: Franken said it was his 'right' to kiss me
A former Democratic congressional aide claims Sen. Al Franken attempted to forcibly kiss her, according to a new report. The unidentified accuser told Politico that the Minnesota Democrat made the...
Toys R Us execs could win up to $21 million in holiday bonuses
If Toys R Us is going to motivate shoppers this Christmas, its executives need something to motivate them — $21 million, to be exact. That was the winning argument from...
NBC: Mike Tirico's dodgy past won't cost him top Olympic gig
Matt Lauer is out at NBC, but the network is backing another anchor with a dubious past ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Mike Tirico is leading NBC's primetime Olympic...
Los Angeles moves toward legal marijuana sales
LOS ANGELES — In March, Los Angeles voters endorsed a plan to bring order to the city's long-unruly marijuana market while clearing the way for recreational sales to begin next...
Model Karolina Kurkova shows off her private-island Miami home
It's a sun-kissed afternoon on Miami’s Fisher Island, and Karolina Kurkova is posing for our cover in a just-off-the-runway ensemble, her mesmerizing smile filling each frame. But the gorgeous island...
'Drunk' driver had no idea transit sign was stuck in her car
SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. — Police in New Jersey say a woman was drunk when she continued driving with a mass transit sign sticking out of the roof of her car....
Christmas past meets the present
This series of images explores how the celebration of Christmas has changed over the years in London, England.
'Zombiefied' Angelina Jolie lookalike reveals she's a total fraud
A teen who claimed she had undergone 50 surgeries to look like her idol Angelina Jolie has admitted she faked the whole thing to "amuse" herself. Sahar Tabar had been...
'Terrorist' allegedly planned to storm May by bombing way through front gates
The man arrested for plotting to assassinate British Prime Minister Theresa May planned to plant a bomb near her house -- then storm in wearing a suicide vest and brandishing...
Aaron Rodgers celebrates birthday with ex-girlfriend
Rodgers dated "Gossip Girl" star Jessica Szohr briefly in 2011.
US flies bomber over South Korea in show of force
SEOUL, South Korea — The United States flew a B-1B supersonic bomber over South Korea on Wednesday in part of a massive combined aerial exercise involving hundreds of warplanes, a...
Brain abnormalities identified in Cuba 'attack' victims
WASHINGTON — Doctors treating the U.S. Embassy victims of mysterious, invisible attacks in Cuba have discovered brain abnormalities as they search for clues to explain the hearing, vision, balance and...
Benching made fans remember they like Eli Manning
Getting benched is good for business. Last week, Eli Manning was 50th in sales of his No. 10 Giants jersey, according to the Dick’s Sporting Goods Football Jersey Report. This...
Santa sucks at skydiving
Stick to the sleigh next time. Wild new video shows a skydiving Santa Claus attempting to deliver toys to a Florida beach -- before crashing into a tree and breaking...
Woman arrested for smoking pot while parked in police chief's spot
NORTHPORT, N.Y. — Authorities say a woman arriving at a Long Island court to answer a marijuana possession summons was smoking pot when she parked her vehicle in the local...
Pope worried over Trump's plan on Jerusalem
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, speaking hours before U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem, called on Wednesday for the city’s “status quo” to be respected, saying new tension in...
Israel prepares for violent protests over Trump's plan for Jerusalem
Palestinian protesters burned pictures of President Trump as Israel braced for violence Wednesday ahead of the US president's expected announcement that he recognizes Jerusalem as the country's capital, according to...
Couple accused of leaving boy alone in trailer for months
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida couple who authorities say left a minor living alone in a trailer without furniture and often without food have been charged with child neglect. The...
Time names #MeToo 'silence breakers' as 'Person of the Year'
Time magazine has named the #MeToo social movement -- the women and men who have come forward with tales of sexual harassment and assault -- as the most influential "person"...
Mom hugs her son after giving him up for adoption 44 years ago
A woman in Tennessee was reunited with her biological son, who was adopted 44 years ago. Casey Wineland grew up 500 miles away from his biological mom, Diana Laney. The...
Yankees turn attention toward filling out Boone's coaching staff
Carlos Mendoza and Reggie Willits are under consideration to join new manager Aaron Boone’s coaching staff. Mendoza, 38, recently completed his fifth year as the Yankees’ minor league infield field...
NFL architects: How Giants can recruit a top GM and coach
NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly and former Packers Hall of Fame executive Ron Wolf, the men who headed the search committee that found Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles for Woody...
Willy Hernangomez's new problem: I missed Porzingis
Knicks center Willy Hernangomez admitted to being spooked in Indiana on Monday. It was the first time he played for the Knicks without his pal Kristaps Porzingis, who didn’t make...
Aaron Boone always has had the ability to connect with players
Sean Casey was traded from the Indians to the Reds the day before the 1998 season began, not knowing what to expect in Cincinnati. “It was the day before Opening...
'Giants guy' could be a fit for vacant general manager job
Dave Gettleman’s fingerprints are all over the two most recent Giants Super Bowl triumphs. Might he return to try to build a team capable of putting a fifth Lombardi Trophy...
Why Jets should wait on Todd Bowles extension
Todd Bowles was supposed to be the New York football coach looking for a job at the end of 2017, not Ben McAdoo. But McAdoo’s firing is another example of...
Henrik Lundqvist too sick to make start
PITTSBURGH — The holiday sickness hit the Rangers’ crease. Henrik Lundqvist was too ill to make his planned 15th start in a row, instead remaining at the team hotel while...
Why Nets don't mind losing two home games for Mexico City trip
MEXICO CITY — NBA commissioner Adam Silver had told The Post the Nets always “raise their hand” when it comes to volunteering for international trips. Nets CEO Brett Yormark echoed...
Trump's FTC moves to block another merger
President Trump’s regulators have smacked down yet another deal. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday afternoon said it was challenging the merger of two chemical makers because it would result...
Google yanks YouTube from Amazon devices as bitter feud heats up
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is pulling its popular YouTube video service from Amazon's Fire TV and Echo Show devices in an escalating feud that has caught consumers in the crossfire....
St. John's avoids falling into Grand Canyon trap
PHOENIX — Shamorie Ponds scored 28 points for his sixth 20-plus game, Justin Simon had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and St. John’s held off Grand Canyon 68-60 on Tuesday...
Cross-country flight forced to make emergency potty break
A Delta flight from JFK Airport to Seattle needed to make an unscheduled landing to give passengers a much-needed bathroom break. The Boeing 757 made a stop in in Billings,...
US homeless count rises for first time in 7 years
LOS ANGELES — The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in...
'Greatness of Carmelo': Ex-Knick helps Thunder snag another 'W'
OKLAHOMA CITY — With all the excitement about the Oklahoma City Thunder's new Big Three this season, Steven Adams had become a bit of an afterthought. Not anymore. The 7-foot...
Brent Musburger rips NFL-bashing snowflakes: 'Sex with our violence'
One day after an ugly prime-time football game that spurred multiple suspensions, former ESPN and ABC broadcaster Brent Musburger took to Twitter to defend the brutality of the sport. The...
Illegal immigrant acquitted of murder faces new gun, immigration charges
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. authorities on Tuesday charged a Mexican man with new immigration and gun violations less than a week after a San Francisco jury acquitted him of murder...
Fire at UPS center sends packages up in smoke
FREDERICK, Md. — An overnight fire at a UPS center in Maryland has sent a yet undetermined number of packages up in smoke during this holiday season. WUSA-TV reports Frederick...
Why the Jets should bring back this veteran leader
Sunday will be Josh McCown’s 13th start this season. That will match his season-high for starts, set way back in 2004 with the Cardinals. It is remarkable that McCown, who...
Man in hiding falls through ceiling, lands at the feet of police
SCRANTON, Pa. — Police say a Pennsylvania man hiding from police in the crawl space of his girlfriend's home fell through the ceiling directly in front of an officer. Police...
Judge tosses taxi-medallion owners' case to the curb
Two taxi-medallion owners can’t sue a city regulatory commission for failing to keep the yellow-cab industry profitable in the face of competition from Uber and Lyft, a Manhattan Supreme Court...
'It broke my heart again': Ex-Giants felt Eli Manning's pain
Eli wouldn’t even eat a hot dog. That is what Chris Snee remembers about the way his former quarterback and forever friend is wired. Snee, a powerhouse guard for 10...
Trump's CFPB pick faces lawsuit
A New York credit union moved Tuesday to oust Mick Mulvaney as the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit Union filed...
Syracuse rolls past former Big East rival UConn
Not long ago, a game between Syracuse and Connecticut would have generated a major buzz around New York City. Tickets would be at a premium. Madison Square Garden would be...