December 14, 2017
Mika Zibanejad injury is test Rangers can't avoid
The phrase Alain Vigneault used superstitiously was “touch wood.” “We’ve been — touch wood — fairly healthy up front,” the Rangers coach said Wednesday morning in Ottawa, “other than Mika...
Nets couldn't take advantage of opportunity vs. wounded Knicks
The Nets caught a break Thursday night when Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks’ shot-blocking star, left early in the second half. But they couldn’t buy a shot, and couldn’t cash in....
The missing voice of reason who could talk sense on NFL insanity
Can’t imagine Jerry Girard wouldn’t have been all over it. Monday nights after NFL Sundays were a good time to watch Girard’s sports reports on Ch. 11 News. Girard and...
This is a familiar Kristaps Porzingis feeling
The Knicks posted an 111-104 victory over the Nets in Barclays Center, and the best news of all — more than Courtney Lee’s 27 points, more than Frank Ntilikina’s continued...
Scrappy Devils fall in overtime in Montreal
MONTREAL — Tomas Plekanec scored 1:52 into overtime and the Canadiens beat the Devils 2-1 on Thursday night to snap a three-game slide. Andrew Shaw scored for the Canadiens (14-14-4)...
These are the most hilarious nature photos of the year
A surprised seal, a laughing mouse and a triumphant sea otter were among the highlights of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Pro shutterbugs, cat ladies and animal enthusiasts from...
Jets explain why they threw in the towel against Broncos
John Morton took a page out of the Roberto Duran playbook. With the Jets getting overwhelmed by the Broncos last Sunday in Denver, the first-year offensive coordinator waved the white...
Trump: 'We are defending democracy' with regulation cuts
President Trump on Thursday touted his record of cutting federal regulations — claiming the rules delayed infrastructure projects, forced businesses to close and cost millions of jobs. “Let's cut the...
It's time for the Rangers' fire sale
Regarding the Rangers, who with 16 wins in 31 games entering Friday’s Garden match against the Kings, are precisely the ordinary team their record indicates: 1. Stretches such as this...
NYPD slams City Council bill pushing people to sue if cops block recordings
The NYPD slammed a City Council bill that encourages citizens to sue the city when cops stop them from recording police activity or seize their recording equipment. The proposal, sponsored...
It may take Clint Frazier for Yankees to land Gerrit Cole
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brian Cashman entered the Winter Meetings searching for rotation help and exited without it. Yet just because baseball’s meat market has closed doesn’t mean the...
Two payroll-worthy steps that would give Mets needed edge
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — In light of the Mets and their 29 competitors departing Disney World on Thursday, how about you pause wishing upon a star and we’ll figure...
Jets' 3 QB nightmares will show what these rookies are made of
Up first is Drew Brees and the co-NFC South-leading Saints in New Orleans. That’s followed by Philip Rivers and the red-hot Chargers at MetLife Stadium. Then a rematch with Tom...
Cryotherapy chamber destroyed my body: suit
A Westchester mom is suing Equinox and Nordic Cryotherapy, claiming a botched treatment in the freezing chamber left her with severe injuries from frostbite. Cherie Glassman, 50, was a regular...
Brady vs. Roethlisberger is matchup NFL has been waiting for
Last week was the most thrilling of the NFL season. It was filled with tense, high-quality games between top teams. This week might be better. The Patriots and Steelers headline...
Trump seems happy about Disney's purchase of Fox
Investors weren’t the only ones happy with the Disney-Fox deal on Thursday — President Trump appeared to be a fan, too. Trump called Fox Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch right after...
Man accused of killing protester in Virginia faces new charge
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The man accused of driving into a crowd protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville faces a new charge of first-degree murder after a court hearing Thursday...
Why Lamar Jackson has a chance in NFL: ESPN's Brock Huard
ESPN analyst and former Washington Huskies quarterback Brock Huard talks bowl season, quarterback potential and the coaching carousel with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: Is Sam Darnold the clear No....
Eagles will soar over Giants, even without Carson Wentz
The most important regular-season game the Eagles will play this season comes Sunday against the Giants at MetLife Stadium. This is the game in which they will begin to try...
Russian lawyer behind Trump Jr. meeting calls into NY court
The shady Russian lawyer who once went to Trump Tower claiming she had dirt on Hillary Clinton made another appearance in Manhattan Thursday — this time phoning in to Manhattan...
Josh Bailey hat trick not enough for Islanders in tough road loss
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Josh Bailey's hat trick proved not to be enough to rally the Islanders on Thursday in a 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets. Zach Werenski had a...
Nikki Haley shows 'concrete' proof Iran broke missile agreement
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Thursday showed “concrete” proof that Iran is violating UN resolutions by supplying weapons to a rebel group in Yemen. “In this...
Cops arrest man suspected of gunning down bodega owner over 50 cents
The man suspected of gunning down an 80-year-old Brooklyn bodega worker — in a senseless dispute over 50 cents — is a career criminal who lived a block away from...
Knicks hold off pesky Nets as Porzingis injury worry lingers
The Knicks won the game, but the night turned into an alarming Brooklyn Bummer at Barclays Center. Knicks stud Kristaps Porzingis removed himself from the game with a left-knee injury...
Trump thanks Putin for kind words about US economy
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for remarks he made Thursday “acknowledging America’s strong economic performance,” the White House said. The two presidents spoke by phone...
Historic NYC eatery Lindy's prepares to close up shop
Another piece of the Big Apple’s culinary history is biting the dust. The last Lindy’s — a deli-style restaurant that was once famous for its insulting waiters and its cheesecake...
Why comic-book fans are stoked about Disney's $52B Fox deal
Welcome home, Magneto. Long time no see, Mystique. Disney’s deal to buy the 20th Century Fox movie assets means the X-Men will be reunited with their Marvel comics pals like...
Wintour returns to toast Vanity Fair's new editor Radhika Jones
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, who is also the artistic director of Condé Nast, returned to Balthazar Thursday, a week after she helped give Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter a farewell...
How a $52B deal puts The Simpsons and Mickey Mouse under one roof
In a blockbuster deal that could help reshape the media landscape, Disney will acquire a majority of the assets of Twenty-First Century Fox — including its storied Hollywood studio, its...
Muscle & Fitness VP dies after brief cancer battle
Shawn Perine, a health and weight-lifting enthusiast since his teens — who rose up to become the VP and editorial director of Muscle & Fitness — died on Dec. 11...
Why Disney's Fox purchase should be a huge boost to ESPN
ESPN, which has struggled in recent quarters with declining subscribers, could soon get a shot in the arm. If Washington regulators approve Disney’s acquisition of a large part of Twenty-First...
Rams have just the tools to take down the Seahawks
The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. Sunday Rams (+2¹/₂)...
Amazon Prime membership finally starts to stagnate
Mighty Jeff Bezos has hit a wall. The number of US shoppers who are willing to fork out $99 a year for Amazon Prime had zero growth in the third...
Kristaps Porzingis leaves Knicks game with knee injury
Knicks stud Kristaps Porzingis suffered a non-contact left-knee injury with 9:55 left in the third quarter vs. the Nets and removed himself from the game immediately and headed to the...
Why the underdog Bears will end Lions' playoff dreams
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Saturday...
There's a strange basketball feeling in this city — hope
Try youth and development. It’s so crazy, it just might work. And that’s what both the Knicks and the Nets are discovering this season. So are their fans, who entered...
The other great mystery of Strzok's texts
Here’s a puzzle about the texts that got Peter Strzok in so much trouble: Why was the FBI’s top counterintelligence guy, an expert in secure communications, making radioactive comments via...
Oklahoma will ride Heisman winner to championship game
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Oklahoma...
How much more paperwork before a New York cop has no time left to fight crime?
How much paper is a cop supposed to push? Court-appointed NYPD monitor Peter Zimroth doesn’t seem to care. In his latest report, Zimroth complains that officers still aren’t filling out...
Time to get the tax cut over the finish line
It’s this close: Republicans in the House and Senate have struck a $1.5 trillion tax-cut deal that could put the economy on a fast track for years. All they need...
Cuomo's taxpayer-funded 'Shark Tank' charade
Gov. Cuomo is a central planner masquerading as a shark on a bizarro version of NBC’s “Shark Tank,” but using taxpayer money to reward the entities of his choosing. The...
Why Trump may soon be practically the only Republican left in DC
The past two months of electoral losses for the Trump GOP feel very familiar. Newly elected President Barack Obama’s party lost off-year gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey and...
NYPD cops dress up to spread holiday cheer
Brooklyn police officers traded their uniforms to play a less serious — but equally as rewarding role — on Thursday evening, when they dressed as Santa Claus and superheroes to...
GOP tax-writers get one 'A' — and one 'incomplete'
On Wednesday, Congressional Republicans struck a massive $1.5 trillion tax-cut deal that slashes rates for large and small businesses, pares taxes for individual filers and nearly doubles standard deductions. GOP...
City Councilman wants to take on Cuomo in primary
City Council member Jumaane Williams is gearing up to face Gov. Cuomo in a primary. Williams, who is also running for Council Speaker, took his first official steps toward entering...
Firefighter dies while battling massive California blaze
LOS ANGELES — Fire officials confirmed Thursday that a firefighter died while battling the Thomas fire, which ranks as the fourth-largest in California’s modern history. “I am very saddened to...
Over/Under Rico: Week 15
Rico had his third winning week in a row, going 9-7 (2-1 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The season record is 99-106-3 (23-18-1). The selections for Week 15 are: Over:...
Josh McCown is shifting into a new role for the Jets
Josh McCown’s season isn’t over quite yet. He won’t take another snap after suffering a broken left hand in an ugly loss Sunday to the Broncos in Denver and being...
Donna Summer musical producers are scared of Cher
A giant disco ball called “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” is headed to Broadway earlier than expected. The $12 million show, produced by music legend Tommy Mottola, will open at...
This 'decorated Green Beret' is a total fraud
Brooklyn Army vet Papotia Reginald Wright’s resume was impressive by any standard. He boasted of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star — and a slew of other medals as an elite...
Stolen car apparently used for Lyft rides, recovered thousands of miles later
A San Francisco couple’s stolen car was recovered last week with Lyft stickers and 11,000 additional miles racked up, The San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday. Cierra and Josh Barton purchased...
Hardaway Jr. speaks on mysterious injury: 'This is serious'
Knicks swingman Tim Hardaway Jr. indicated his absence will last past the Christmas season. In his first remarks since going down with “a stress injury” in his lower left leg,...
The true story behind a CIA scientist's mysterious death
In 1953, Frank Olson, a scientist working for the CIA, died when he fell from a 13th floor window of the Hotel Statler on Seventh Avenue in what was originally...
Mom of 'Bible study' frat hazing victim: My son was murdered
The mom of a Louisiana State University student who reportedly died after a fraternity hazing event dubbed "Bible study" believes her son was murdered. Max Gruver, an 18-year-old freshman, was found...
Ex-ESPN anchor was pressured to work through miscarriage: report
Former "SportsCenter" anchor Sara Walsh learned she was part of ESPN's sweeping layoffs in April days after returning from maternity leave. But it wasn't giving birth that raised concerns about...
Woman busted sending thousands in bitcoin to ISIS
A Long Island woman was busted sending tens of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoins to ISIS fighters overseas -- after swindling money from banks using bogus information. Zoobi Shahnaz,...
Man kills ex after luring her out with 'Christmas gifts' for kids: cops
MONACA, Pa. — A man who shot and killed his estranged wife and then himself had lured her outside her job at a Penn State satellite campus by saying he...
There's only one solution for the Eli Apple enigma
Give Eli Apple some credit. He owned up to making “a mistake by me,” when he was active on Twitter during a Sunday loss against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium,...
Mom convicted in starvation death of teen daughter
DES MOINES, Iowa — Jurors on Thursday convicted an Iowa woman of murder in the starvation death of her 16-year-old daughter, who weighed only 85 pounds when she died. The...
Woman disappears after chilling Facebook Live video, 911 call
A Michigan woman disappeared moments after live-streaming video from an unknown man's car and placing an abrupt call to 911 from North Carolina, police said. Jessica Lynn Andress, who is...
Giancarlo Stanton became a monster doing what 'most hitters' won't
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Giancarlo Stanton, the best hitter in the National League last season and newest Yankees slugger, taught himself how to hit. “He is a self-made hitter,’’...
'Dollface': Women hit ESPN stars with bombshell accusations
A pair of prominent ESPN personalities were accused of inappropriate behavior in a wide-ranging story published Thursday in the Boston Globe about alleged mistreatment of women at the sports media...
Whether the NFL is 'too violent to survive' and other comments
Sports desk: The NFL’s Violence Problem Pro football’s falling TV viewership is about a lot more than the kneeling protests, argues Theodore Kupfer at National Review: “The problem football faces...
Cops bust fiend who allegedly slugged elderly actress
Police have arrested the heartless mugger who allegedly pummeled an elderly actress in the lobby of her Greenwich Village building during a robbery earlier this fall. Leroy Wright, 59, was...
Patricia Arquette keeps her Oscar on the bedroom floor
Should there be an award this year for most vanity-free performance, Patricia Arquette would surely be a contender: Witness the white crew socks; pleated, pastel mom shorts and Dorothy Hamill...
Man charged with raping stepdaughter, keeping her captive for 19 years
OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal grand jury in Oklahoma has indicted a 63-year-old man accused of kidnapping his stepdaughter and holding her captive for 19 years in Mexico and elsewhere...
Fertility doc won't serve time for using own sperm with patients
INDIANAPOLIS — A retired Indianapolis fertility doctor accused of inseminating patients with his own sperm will serve no jail time after pleading guilty Thursday to charges that he lied to...
Idiot trucker smashes into Lincoln Tunnel, snarls traffic
A bonehead truck driver tried to take his oversized rig into the Lincoln Tunnel on Thursday afternoon, tearing off part of the ceiling and creating a nightmare for rush hour...
House Ethics official abused, assaulted women during bar brawl: suit
A top official at the Office of Congressional Ethics, which investigates allegations of misconduct against lawmakers, has been accused of assaulting and verbally abusing two women during a drunken bar...
The dark secrets behind ‘White Christmas’
Nothing says Christmas better than Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas,” which was first released 75 years ago in 1942. In the time since, it’s been recorded more than 500 times...
Plotting Mets' next moves, starting with an Indians veteran
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — On to the second question. The Mets' priorities heading into the Winter Meetings this week had bullpen atop the list, followed by second base and...
Ugg boot maker fends off activist investor
The company that makes Ugg boots just brushed off an ugly attack from an activist investor. Deckers Outdoor said Thursday that shareholders re-elected all nine of its board members, rejecting...
Press ends 'piegate' feud with White House dessert party
Reporters dug into chocolate-pecan pie with White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thursday – ending the months-long “piegate” controversy. “Piegate is over!” declared April Ryan, the Washington, DC, bureau...
Peter Fonda on thriving in the 'circus' of Hollywood
“We're getting smoked out!” Coming from Peter Fonda, Mr. “Easy Rider” himself, you might suspect he’s talking about the pot he once admitted puffing on the set of that 1969...
Huge snow globes and selfie gift wrap make shopping fun again
To make holiday shopping feel less like a chore — and to attract Instagram-addicted customers — stores are showcasing their wares amid dazzling eye candy meant to be snapped and...
New York, New Jersey agree on funding for Gateway Tunnel
New York and New Jersey have agreed on how they will fund the Gateway Tunnel. The states had already committed to funding their half of the project that will provide...
We may not have the biggest solar system anymore
We should have kept Pluto a planet! Our solar system is now engaged in a galactic battle for supremacy after scientists discovered an eighth planet circling the distant Sun-like star...
Spiraling Eli Apple basically calls Landon Collins a liar
Eli Apple did not call teammate Landon Collins a liar, but he might as well have. Apple disputed Collins’ claim Thursday that he has spoken with the second-year cornerback to...
Why Run-DMC didn’t want to make ‘Christmas in Hollis’
Shopping for the holidays is stressful enough to send anyone reaching for the eggnog, but for Darryl McDaniels, a k a DMC of Run-DMC, it’s especially taxing. “At this time of year,...
15 inmates charged in brutal beatdown of Rikers guard
Prosecutors are charging 15 inmates with the brutal, Thanksgiving Day beating of a Rikers jail guard, officials announced today. Bloods gang member Jason Reid, who was caught on video savaging...
The kinkiest stories of 2017
People are always titillating by what happens between the sheets.
Holiday presents are full of subliminal messages
Have you ever opened a gift and wondered what sort of message the sender was trying to convey by giving you that self-help book or a pair of socks? It...
Mom found guilty again in 'Baby Lollipops' murder
MIAMI — A Florida mother on Wednesday was convicted for a third time of brutally abusing her toddler before fatally beating the boy who became known as “Baby Lollipops” in...
The real reason why it's important to tip service workers for the holidays
You’d better watch out if you don’t plan to give holiday tips. Most people (87 percent) give a December bonus to the men and women who provide them year-round services,...
These 10 new Christmas tunes are actually good
Tis the season for feasting, but for music fans it feels like an annual famine, thanks to the usual onslaught of horrendous holiday music. (If you dare, seek out Seal...
MIT creates 'Avatar'-like plants that glow in the dark
These plants are glowin’ up. Scientists at MIT have succeeded in creating plants that light up for hours at a time. “The vision is to make a plant that will...
The best bodies that bared it all in 2017
These ladies could cover it up, but why would they?
A deadly, invisible health crisis is sweeping college campuses
One in three students have thought about self-harm or suicide in the last 12 months while 70 percent rate their mental health as “poor,” according to a study by Headspace....
Why you should never take your work home with you
Draw some boundaries or suffer the consequences. Folks who blur the lines between work and personal life can wind up more exhausted, according to a new study from Switzerland’s University...
Archaeologists reconstruct face of 1,200-year-old queen
Archaeologists have learned a great deal about “the Huarmey Queen” in the five years since they discovered the tomb at El Castillo de Huarmey in Peru and found her body...
Scientists may have proven homosexuality isn't a choice
The likelihood of a man being gay is related to how many older brothers he has, with each sibling increasing his chances, a new study claims. The study builds on...
ESPN benches top boxing analyst for not pulling punches
ESPN has removed its top boxing analyst from ringside for being too critical. Teddy Atlas, who has been a high-profile boxing trainer and analyst, is no longer doing live fights...
Revamped Fox will focus on live news, sports
Goodbye Twenty-first Century Fox — hello “New Fox.” With Disney’s stunning $52.4 billion acquisition of most of the assets of Fox’s global entertainment company, Twenty-first Century Fox will spin off...
Meet Ariel Smith, the newest ex-Knick Jewish convert
You can call him Ariel Smith now. Chris Smith, the former Knicks point guard and J.R. Smith’s younger brother, is making a basketball comeback and is set to debut next...
Browns new GM blasts old regime — and current players
No one on the Browns roster should feel too comfortable. New GM John Dorsey ripped apart former executive vice president Sashi Brown, whom he replaced last Thursday, saying he didn't...
Uma Thurman’s daughter is basically her clone
Maya Thurman-Hawke, the daughter of actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, has entered the spotlight — and, wow, does she look like her mom. The 19-year-old, who grew up in...
Synthetic 'love hormone' could be key to treating mental illness
A new synthetic version of the "love hormone" could soon be used to treat mental illness like anxiety and schizophrenia, experts says. A team of researchers from the University of...
Locals fuming over plans around L train shutdown
People on both sides of the East River are freaking out about a massive plan by the MTA and city to cope with the 15-month L-train shutdown -- saying it...
Colorado store gets some wild customers
Three weeks ago, a mother deer wandered into a Colorado store and left Lori Jones with the most amazing up-close wildlife shots. Jones, who works at Horsetooth Inn and RV...
Cow heads for highway after escape from nativity scene
PHILADELPHIA — A cow in Philadelphia apparently wanted to be away from the manger, as it escaped twice Thursday morning from a church’s live nativity scene. Stormy, the 7-year-old brown...
Police slam handcuffed woman to the floor, giving her a concussion
Tiffany McNeil is suing police in Coldwater, Michigan, after she claims that a police officer threw her to the floor while she was handcuffed, causing her serious injuries in July...
Sleep experts reveal how to get yourself out of bed in the winter
As the mornings get darker it can seem almost impossible to leave the comfort of your warm, cozy bed. But life goes on and you have to drag yourself out...
Wife wants seat of lawmaker who killed self over sex assault claim
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The wife of a Kentucky lawmaker who killed himself after a sexual assault allegation surfaced this week defended her husband Thursday and said she will run for...
Man accused of forcing ex on naked walk of shame suffers from 'penis envy': lawyer
What a d--k. The creep who forced the mother of his child to walk naked through the streets of Harlem after he caught her texting other men -- and then...
This ancient weapon could kill with a single blow
When an ancient wooden club was yanked from its watery grave in the River Thames in England many months ago, archaeologists didn’t quite know what to make of it. The...
Even dogs might go vegan in LA
Soon shelter dogs in LA may have to worry about more than finding a happy home: a restrictive vegan diet. Chowing down on meaty bits, as dogs are wont to...
Tourists are 'loving' their favorite spots to death
International travel is rapidly becoming more common — but most of the world’s global jetsetters are visiting a select few locations, creating significant concerns regarding overcrowding. Here’s the problem: The...
Omarosa allowed back in White House day after firing
Omarosa Manigault Newman will be allowed back inside the White House — two days after she was reportedly fired and dragged out kicking and screaming. White House press secretary Sarah...
The most Instagrammable objects found by the TSA
Giant lobsters, grenades and an apocalyptic gas mask are among the oddities the TSA has posted about on Instagram.
Robot to explore secret chamber inside Great Pyramid of Giza
French researchers are building an exploration robot that is set to reveal the secrets of mystery chambers inside the Great Pyramid of Giza. The new robot will be able to...
Suicidal teen girl shot by police may face charges
ARLINGTON, Wash. — Investigators are recommending multiple charges against a suicidal teenage girl shot by police in February. The Daily Herald reports that the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team...
Spotted Pig chef apologizes over sexual harassment claims against business partner
April Bloomfield is eating some humble pie. The Spotted Pig chef on Wednesday night posted an extensive apology following a bombshell report alleging that her business partner Ken Friedman is...
Website tells you what movies are tainted by accused pervs
Amid the avalanche of sex-harassment allegations roiling Hollywood, a website has emerged to alert movie-goers which flicks may be tainted by accused pervs. TheRottenAppl.es is a searchable database that classifies...
Train collides with school bus, kills 4 students
PARIS — A regional train hit a school bus on a crossing in southern France on Thursday, killing four children and critically injuring seven other people on the bus, the...
Man was living with 166 cats, dead and alive
GAHANNA, Ohio — An animal group has removed more than 100 cats from a central Ohio home where 55 other felines were found dead. The Dispatch reports workers from Columbus...
Hillary: Moore defeat a 'turning point' for Trump opposition
Hillary Clinton told a crowd of 5,000 people gathered in Vancouver on Wednesday that Roy Moore’s defeat in Alabama marks a “turning point” for Americans who oppose President Trump, according...
Yankees' plan if they can't pull off a Manny Machado miracle
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Yankees checked in on Manny Machado for many reasons but mainly because, well, they are the Yankees. It is in their DNA to inquire...
Marco Rubio threatens to hold out on $1.5 trillion tax plan
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Thursday threw a last-minute curve at the GOP’s tax-reform bill — telling Senate leaders he’d vote against the plan unless it included a larger expansion...
Mike Francesa on Parcells relationship, brother's suicide and one amazing run
New York sports radio legend Mike Francesa took a break before his final week on WFAN for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: You have a time machine:...
How to create the Christmas table of your Instagram dreams
You've baked the fruitcake, mashed the potatoes and carved the turkey. Now what? It's time to set your Christmas table, a task that can come across as Herculean and daunting, but...
NYCFC part with bust for intriguing defender
New York City FC might not have lost Khiry Shelton to the expansion draft, but he's heading out the door anyway. The club announced Thursday it has traded the once...
Iconic 'Star Wars' weapon would be a total dud on the battlefield
Giant machines on legs. Bristling with guns. Full of stormtroopers. So how grounded in reality are the intimidating walkers of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi?" The motivation is real enough....
These hackers took down the internet for money and revenge
Last year, hackers used a network of hundreds of thousands of hijacked devices to take major portions of the internet offline for hours. The Mirai botnet, as it’s called, conscripted...
Woman sues 'thug-like' police for bloody arrest
A woman who was left bloodied and knocked unconscious while handcuffed during her arrest is suing a Michigan police department for excessive force and “disgusting, thug-like conduct,” according to her...
Starving polar bear probably didn't die from climate change
A video of a starving polar bear recently went viral, tugging at viewers’ heartstrings as the emaciated creature makes its way across an iceless wasteland. Some experts, however, say that...
Giants new GM wants the 'interim' gone
He wants the job. “I think everyone would want this job,’’ Kevin Abrams said. He believes he is ready for the job. “Yes,’’ Abrams said. Why now? “Why do I...
Brains killed the Winter Meetings
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Winter Meetings were killed by smart guys. Date of death, December 2017. Send money to Scott Boras in lieu of flowers. Many reasons coalesced...
Cat named D-O-G is the star of this dog-training facility
ST. LOUIS — A cat with an unlikely name has an important job at a training center for dogs. Support Dogs Inc. in St. Louis took in the black-and-white cat...
Selfie-taking teen survives train hit to the head
This is the horrific moment a teenage girl was struck by a passing train while posing for a selfie with friends — and miraculously survived after getting her skull cracked...
Net neutrality is dead
The feds on Thursday repealed the Obama-era ’net-neutrality rules, giving Internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T the freedom to block or slow Web sites and apps and charge...
Teens beat, rob two men in separate Central Park attacks
In a brief flashback to Central Park’s bad old days of the 1970s and ’80s, two marauding packs of hoodlums struck parkgoers in separate violent muggings on Wednesday. In the...
JPMorgan's top economist differs with Jamie Dimon on job outlook
When it comes to the Trump tax plan, JPMorgan Chase isn’t buying what its own CEO is selling. The biggest US bank’s top economist is predicting that the Congressional tax...
NY Times publisher to step aside for 37-year-old son
New York Times publisher Arthur “Pinch” Sulzberger Jr. said Thursday he will relinquish his post at year's end and hand it to 37-year-old son, Arthur Gregg “AG” Sulzberger. The younger...
Meet the face of Ring of Honor, who is trying to challenge WWE
Cody Rhodes considers himself and his Ring of Honor stable the leaders of arguably the fastest-growing “movement” in professional wrestling, and they are looking to expand membership. The former WWE...
Paul Ryan might not seek re-election in 2018
House Speaker Paul Ryan does not plan to seek re-election after his current term is up next year, a new report said Thursday. The Wisconsin Republican and one-time vice presidential...
MLB investigating if spurned team leaked Shohei Ohtani info
Major League Baseball is investigating if Shohei Ohtani's questionable medical report leaking shortly after he selected a team -- and rejected 29 -- is merely a coincidence. On Tuesday, Sports...
This isn't how Justin Pugh wanted to enter free agency
Justin Pugh’s season is finished. The versatile offensive lineman has been shut down and will be placed on injured reserve as a result of a lingering back issue that will...
Swinger ordered to stay away from hubby after minivan attack
A drunken married woman who tried to run over her husband and another couple after a swingers party has been ordered to stay away from her spouse for one year....
Holiday travel is going to be even more hellish than usual
‘Tis the season for delays and traffic jams. More Americans than ever will travel this year for the holidays, according to data released by AAA on Thursday. Indeed, 107.3 million...
US teens favor vaping over smoking cigarettes: study
Teenage vaping is on fire. Post-millennials are now using vaporizers more than regular cigarettes — and the puffing devices are so popular among young people they are reversing a decades-long...
2017’s most unusual people
If you thought you could upstage these people, you have got another thing coming.
Pol who used taxpayer funds to silence accusers will step down
The Texas congressman who used taxpayer money to silence sexual-harassment accusers is stepping down at the end of his term. Rep. Blake Farenthold announced he would retire once his term...
City Councilman probed for sexual harassment
The City Council's Standards and Ethics Committee is probing sexual harassment allegations against Bronx Councilman Andy King, The Post has learned. The committee, which is holding a closed-door hearing on...
A robot security guard is terrifying homeless people in San Francisco
The San Francisco SPCA, a non-profit whose mission is "to save and protect animals ... and enhance the human-animal bond," is reportedly doing just the opposite with its latest robot...
People 'cheated' on their partners with these Netflix shows
Netflix is notoriously tight-lipped about its viewership numbers, but the streaming giant has recently released some juicy information about the way people watch its shows. In its roundup of 2017’s...
North Korea was once super obsessed with Princess Diana
So, the Doomsday Clock has never been closer to midnight (aka nuclear annihilation) in decades. As Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un trade barbs, the world holds its breath and hope...
World's oldest man celebrates 113th birthday
The world’s oldest man has celebrated his 113th birthday in Spain -- with cake, milk and visits from his 15 great-grandkids. Francisco Nunez Olivera, who also has four children and...
Long-suffering mother and her baby revealed as Netflix's obsessive 'Bee Movie' rewatchers
Europe's most prolific "re-watcher" has been revealed as a mom and baby who watched "Bee Movie" 357 times this year. Netflix revealed one unnamed UK user as Europe's most prolific...
Suspects arrested in drive-by killing of rapper
NYPD cops have busted two inmates from Long Island for the 2015 drive-by shooting slaying of the rapper Chinx, officials said Thursday. Suspects Jamar Hill, 26, of Valley Stream, and...
Heat wave reveals woman living with dead husband for weeks
A woman was so devastated by her husband’s death she reportedly lived with his body for weeks. Police were called to a home in the Mandurah suburb of Greenfields in...
What's going on with Genie Bouchard and Super Bowl bet guy?
Genie Bouchard's day at the beach looked more like a photo shoot than an actual date. On Tuesday, the tennis ace soaked up the sun in Miami with John Goehrke,...
India's Happiness Minister is wanted for murder
He's got nothing to smile about. India is on the hunt for it's Happiness Minister -- who is wanted for murder and on the lam since Tuesday, when a court...
Robert Griffin III is either delusional or foolish
Robert Griffin III, who has spent much of this NFL season campaigning for jobs, says he does not have one because he's turned a few down. The same free-agent quarterback...
Cardinals trade budding outfielder to be closer to sick mom
This is the "Cardinal Way." The Cardinals reportedly have a deal to send outfielder Stephen Piscotty to the Oakland A's for prospects. It's not exactly a championship-building trade for either...
Wine glasses are seven times bigger than in the 1700s
Next time you drink wine, take note of the size of the glass -- you may inadvertently drink more than you planned. The size of wine glasses in England has...
Daring man climbs out of a towering inferno 25 stories high
A daring man attempted to escape a burning high-rise building in China by climbing off his apartment balcony. He was seen on camera trying to kick in the window on...
Elderly woman evicted, jailed days before birthday
A Florida woman was arrested just days before her 94th birthday when she refused to leave her home after being evicted, police said. Juanita Fitzgerald remains held on $500 bail...
Giants draft bust in ugly brawl video
https://youtu.be/jvd9eYnm89g This brawl may not be the reason Damontre Moore got cut, but it won't help him get a new job. The Giants' 2013 third-round draft pick was cut by...
Worshippers flock to patch of algae looks like the Virgin Mary
Devout worshippers are flocking to see a patch of algae growing under a leaking pipe that they’re convinced looks like the Virgin Mary. The alleged miracle -- which one lad...
After losing family's $846K inheritance, UPS offers to refund $32 shipping fee
Brown left this Canadian family in the red. The United Parcel Service lost a Canadian man’s $846,000 inheritance, and bank TD Canada Trust is refusing to refund the missing money...
Couple caught on camera performing sex act in restaurant booth
A frisky couple was caught on camera appearing to perform a lewd act in a booth at a Glasgow eatery that shares the name of the Crossroads of the World,...
Sicko went on a swan killing spree
Someone in England has it out for the Queen’s swans. Authorities say six swans, including three cygnets, were found decapitated in south-east London last month, and one was found gruesomely...
Yankees' treasure trove of prospects takes a hit in Rule 5 draft
The Yankees couldn't protect everyone. After stashing as many quality prospects as they could on their 40-man roster to ensure they remain with the franchise, the Yankees lost four players...
NFL Network exec deletes porn-filled Twitter account
An executive for NFL Network deleted “years' worth” of risqué Twitter interactions with escorts and porn stars before deleting his account altogether Tuesday — one day after a wardrobe stylist...
Doctor allegedly spiked pregnant girlfriend's tea with abortion pill
A doctor allegedly spiked his girlfriend's tea with an abortion pill after he found out she was pregnant, causing her to have a miscarriage. Brook Fiske told WISH-TV she was...
The FCC is about to kill net neutrality
The US Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to rescind net neutrality rules championed by Democratic former President Barack Obama that barred the blocking or slowing of internet traffic....
Louisville sues Rick Pitino right back
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville has filed a counterclaim to former basketball coach Rick Pitino's lawsuit and is seeking monetary damages from vacated games and bonuses. WDRB-TV reports...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders bakes a pie for skeptical reporter
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is insisting her baking skills are the real McCoy — after allegations that she baked a "fake pie." The "piegate" saga began on...
Kenyan police accused of assaulting, raping women during election
NAIROBI - Several dozen women in Kenya said police officers attacked them during this year’s election season and some said they were raped by men in uniform, Human Rights Watch...
Myanmar arrests Reuters reporters covering ethnic cleansing
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s government said Wednesday that police had arrested two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. The reporters had been working on stories about a military...
Firefighters fear more winds in battle against wildfires
LOS ANGELES - California firefighting crews may face on Thursday another round of fierce gusts that have fed a volatile wildfire, one of the largest in the state's history, as...
What today's FCC vote on net neutrality means
NEW YORK — "Net neutrality" regulations, designed to prevent internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T, Comcast and Charter from favoring some sites and apps over others, are on the chopping...
Putin: Fabricated 'spymania' is 'dealing a blow' to US politics
Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied that Russia interfered in the US election — and called charges of meddling by the US intelligence community part of a plot hatched by President...
UPS worker charged with stealing items during deliveries
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — A UPS employee in Connecticut has been charged with committing two thefts while making his deliveries. North Haven police say 26-year-old Quintell Suggs was arrested earlier...
Suicide bomber kills 10 at Somali police academy: cops
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali police officer says a suicide bomber has killed at least 10 people at a police academy in the capital. Capt. Mohamed Hussein said that the...
ISIS threatens to attack US over Jerusalem decision
CAIRO — The Islamic State threatened attacks on US soil in retaliation for the Trump administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, one of the group’s social...
Omarosa: Just wait until I can tell my story
Outgoing presidential aide Omarosa Manigault Newman said she saw things at the White House that made her “very uncomfortable” — as she shot down reports she was fired and physically...
'What the f**k?' is this foul-mouthed 2-year-old's response to Santa
Gemma Maxey got a shocking response when she tried to tell her 2-year-old son, Leo, about Santa. After hearing that St. Nick would be visiting their home, Leo landed himself...
Disney completes mega-deal for 21st Century Fox entertainment assets
It's official: Bart Simpson and the X-Men are moving to Disney. Walt Disney has struck a deal to buy film, television and international businesses from Rupert Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox...
Freeze-dry your dead pet and the creepy memory will live on forever
Second Life in Springboro, Pa., provides taxidermy services through freeze-drying. The process extracts moisture from deceased pets and wildlife, and stages them to look remarkably lifelike. They can be posed...
Hackenberg full of clichés as Jets keep burying him
Josh McCown’s season-ending injury has done nothing to change the Jets’ plans for second-year quarterback Christian Hackenberg. He remains chained to the bench. With McCown done for the year with...
Jeremy Kerley on PEDs in his system: Maybe a ghost did it
Jeremy Kerley vowed last month to investigate how he could have failed a test for performance-enhancing drugs that led to a four-game suspension. Apparently, the Jets wide receiver decided he...
Yankees could work around the Orioles to get Manny Machado
One MLB executive told The Post's George A. King III on Tuesday that Orioles owner Peter Angelos would never trade Manny Machado to the Yankees. Maybe the Yankees won't need him to....
Rashaan Salaam's Heisman Trophy to be auctioned online
DENVER — Rashaan Salaam's Heisman Trophy will be sold in an online auction next month with a portion of the proceeds benefiting research into a degenerative brain disease found in...
Family's 'A Christmas Story' house may become Lego set
SYRACUSE, NY — A central New York family is campaigning for their carefully crafted recreation of the house from "A Christmas Story" to become an official Lego set. WSTM-TV in...
4 injured in drive-by shooting during vigil for murder victim
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four people have been injured in a drive-by shooting in Ohio during a vigil for a man who was killed on the same street earlier this week....
Yankees' infield plan rides on a Gleyber Torres question
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brian Cashman has to fill vacancies at second and third base and he is looking at the trade market, free agency and what he has...
9/11 first responder kills himself after battle with lung disease
He went from serving as commanding NYPD officer at Ground Zero’s infamous "Pile" to a second career serving pies as owner of the famous Bleecker Street Pizza. But his 9/11...
This is the the US Army's newest pistol
In future battles, U.S. soldiers will have a new sidearm for personal protection. The Army’s new pistol may see more action than the last thanks to a design that has...
The song remains the same for Davis Webb
Never say never. If there is a definitive plan in place to get rookie quarterback Davis Webb in a game this season, the Giants are keeping their intentions well-hidden. Interim...
Maybe a trip to Brooklyn can cure Knicks' travel ills
The Knicks are about to experience perhaps the most accursed four-letter word in their vocabulary. Road. OK, they’re going to Brooklyn on Thursday and it’s not a six-hour journey —...
Why Nets draft rival loves going against Kristaps Porzingis
Within the Nets-Knicks rivalry, a mini-rivalry is brewing. Forwards Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Kristaps Porzingis, members of the same draft class, will meet for the eighth time Thursday night when the...
Tavis Smiley slams PBS investigation, denies sexual misconduct claims
Suspended PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley insisted on Thursday that sexual harassment allegations against him are untrue. “I have the utmost respect for women and celebrate the courage of...
The part of Caris LeVert's development that can make him a keeper
It was just more than a year ago — December, 7, 2016 — when Nets guard Caris LeVert made his NBA debut in a win over the Nuggets. That player,...
Health Department says the flu is running rampant in New York
ALBANY, NY — The state Health Department says influenza is now prevalent in New York state, which means health care workers who haven’t had a flu shot must wear procedural...
Defiant Roy Moore still won't concede
Defeated Senate candidate Roy Moore released a video statement Wednesday night, refusing to concede — even as President Trump and GOP leadership have acknowledged the shocking Alabama upset. Moore struck...
Even Erik Karlsson could be available with Senators a mess
OTTAWA, Ont. — Things have changed so much for the Senators since they booted the Rangers from the second round of the playoffs this past spring that Ottawa general manager...
Drones dispatched for the first time in Los Angeles wildfire fight
The Los Angeles Fire Department now has an eye in the sky to help monitor the flames tearing through parts of Southern California, officials said. In a video posted by...
Rangers sending top prospect from AHL to world juniors
OTTAWA, Ont. — Filip Chytil was kept at AHL Hartford because the Rangers wanted one of their prized prospects close by, just in case they needed him. But with an...