December 18, 2017
Mark-Viverito slammed by judge for 'shocking' power grab
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is accused of making a power grab that even a Manhattan judge said he found “shocking’’ on Monday. Manhattan Democratic Party leader Keith Wright is...
Nets can't wait to see this undrafted guard in action
Milton Doyle’s rung-by-rung climb toward the NBA continued Sunday night when he earned a two-way contract from the Nets. After impressing in the Las Vegas Summer League, Doyle had been...
Knicks about to learn just how bad Tim Hardaway injury is
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While Kristaps Porzingis missed his second straight game with a sore left knee Monday, Tim Hardaway Jr. is bracing for news on his own timetable. Hardaway will...
City Council revises police reforms to encourage officer cooperation
City officials were concerned that pushing too hard on a police-reform bill would endanger officer cooperation on related efforts to reduce the number of summonses handed out by cops, a...
Rangers are getting Mika Zibanejad back
Unless something unforeseen develops before Tuesday’s Garden puck drop against the Ducks, it will be Mika in the Middle for the Blueshirts. “I think this is the right time,” said...
Fast-casual Mediterranean chain coming to NYC
Paramount Fine Foods, a Canadian chain of fast-casual Mediterranean eateries, is coming to New York for the first time. The farm-to-table restaurant has signed a 12-year lease for 1,800 square...
Rose Associates names first CEO in its 90-year history
Rose Associates, the venerable family-owned New York City residential development and management company, has a new strategic direction — and a new leader. Amy Rose, who previously shared the title...
Cole Hamels donates $9.7M mansion to special-needs camp
Cole Hamels showed his Christmas spirit early this year. The Rangers ace and his wife, Heidi, are donating a mansion and 100 acres of land in southwest Missouri to a...
Trump slams predecessors for weakening military, economy
President Trump declared a new national security strategy Monday, stressing his campaign’s “America First” message and berating his predecessors for weakening the US military and economy. “Our leaders engaged in...
Muhammad Wilkerson already may have one foot out the door
The future of Muhammad Wilkerson with the Jets remains in doubt. Jets coach Todd Bowles said Wilkerson was at the team’s training center Monday for meetings, but Bowles would not...
Birkenstock signs deal for two-story Soho building
In a nugget of good news on the struggling Soho retail front, Birkenstock has taken over the two-story building at 120 Spring St. The German footwear maker (“since 1774”) will...
GOP tax plan should also target corporate profits held overseas
One part of the Republican tax bill that could help the economy tremendously probably isn’t going to do so. Instead, it is going to be a tremendous gift to the...
How to deal with Antonio Brown fantasy-related depression
One of my main tasks this offseason is to create a boilerplate template column that I can just reuse each week by plugging in a new name. You know, like:...
Disney scrambles for new ESPN head after Skipper's exit
John Skipper’s abrupt exit at ESPN on Monday set off a search by parent Disney to find a new leader for the struggling sport programmer. The Bristol, Conn., media giant...
Brian Boyle's three helpers help Devils rally in win over Ducks
NEWARK, N.J. — Stefan Noesen scored on a rebound with 4:07 to play and added an empty net goal as New Jersey rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Ducks...
Jahlil Okafor blames Sixers for not helping him get in shape
Neither Jahlil Okafor nor Nets coach Kenny Atkinson knows how long it’ll take the newly acquired big man to get into game shape. But both agree he’s not there now,...
Now, this is presidential obstruction
What if a president used his power to interfere with a federal investigation involving foreign powers committing serious crimes in the United States as well as elsewhere? Such a thing...
AT&T lays off DirecTV workers despite pledge to create jobs
AT&T chief executive Randall Stephenson may be promising to create jobs if tax reform is passed — but that apparently doesn’t mean there won’t be job cuts on the way...
Hundreds gather to mourn mom, three kids killed in Brooklyn fire
Hundreds of people mourning the mom and three kids who died in a tragic Brooklyn fire packed the streets in East Flatbush where a funeral was scheduled to take place...
This is the worrying version of Michael Beasley
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The yin and yang of Michael Beasley was on full display at Spectrum Center in Monday’s 109-91 loss to the awful Hornets. With Kristaps Porzingis sitting out...
The unsung heroes who led your fantasy football team to glory
The 2017 fantasy football season has been one of the most tumultuous in recent history. Early-round busts such as Mike Evans and DeMarco Murray provided nothing more than angst and...
Good neighbor helps nab suspected package thieves
A Queens man helped cops snag two suspected package thieves — and the purloined parcel was returned before the victim even realized it was missing, officials said Monday. Rich Ramnarine...
Knicks' defense crumbles in another lifeless loss on the road
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Call it the Carmelo Hangover. Two days after embarrassing Carmelo Anthony in a stirring win at the Garden, the Knicks spent their next game looking like they...
Ex-Olympian finds success with Mexican resort
At age 29, after suffering a nasty third concussion during his decade-long career as a professional skier, two-time Canadian Olympian Cary Mullen quit the national team per doctors’ orders. He...
A scrumptious guide to Mexico’s mezcal capital
If Mexico City is the country’s sprawling city of the future and the Yucatan is its always-out-of-office hub for beaches and Mayan ruins, Oaxaca is Mexico’s foodie heart. This province,...
Amtrak train was reportedly speeding before deadly derailment
The Amtrak train that derailed in Washington state on Monday — killing at least three people and injuring scores — reportedly was speeding toward a curve before the deadly crash. Amtrak 501...
Inside Buenos Aires' secret shops and underground art scene
Bustling Buenos Aires, Argentina, may be best known for its succulent steakhouses, savory red wine and sultry tango halls. But tucked behind Parisian-style facades, the city also boasts a glitzy...
Where Argentines escape for decadent weekends
Here are two places Argentinians go to unwind. Pair either one with a trip to Buenos Aires to get away like the locals do. Mendoza, Argentina My boyfriend and I...
Pirates pushing for Yankees top prospects for Gerrit Cole
When Brian Cashman heard those around the industry predicting the Yankees were the favorites to land Shohei Ohtani, the general manager cringed. Well, the industry will have Cashman cringing again,...
Eli Manning loves the NFL rule that everyone hates
No one, it seems, knows what a catch is anymore in the NFL. No one, that is, other than Eli Manning. “I know the rules,’’ Manning said Monday. The discussion...
White House 'temporarily' shuts down petition site
The White House "We the People" petition site — where citizens lobbied for issues such as LGBT rights and the "construction of a Death Star" — was temporarily shut down...
Britain just betrayed America at the United Nations
European allies, most notably Britain, helped isolate America at the United Nations Monday, demonstrating how even the most special of relationships stops at the water’s edge of Israel’s Mediterranean shores....
How Trump can repair the damage from Obama's narcoterror fail
The Obama White House systematically dismantled a top-secret government initiative called Project Cassandra, which was designed to target Hezbollah’s $1 billion in annual drug proceeds. The gripping story, by Politico’s...
Trump's first year is starting to look like a big win
Republicans have tried, on and off, to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling since the 1980s. The effort has always engendered intense opposition and always been abandoned....
C trains get upgraded to fit more riders
All aboard the C train -- there's plenty of room now. The MTA has added 40 extra-long cars to the C line to make more room for riders, officials said...
De Blasio's real Senate agenda
Mayor de Blasio, after accusing Gov. Cuomo of not working to unite Democrats in the state Senate, just moved to blow up the unity deal on the table. With the...
Is this the most dangerous diet ever?
Elan Kels was at wit’s end. Despite several attempts at dieting, the 36-year-old real estate broker had ballooned to 285 pounds in the fall. “I tried a million diets and...
Trump's national-security 180
President Trump promised to steer America in a new direction — and the national-security vision he laid out Monday aims to do just that. About time, too. The plan starts...
The City Council's lame-duck feeding frenzy
In its final session Tuesday, the lame-duck City Council is poised to pass a slew of last-minute bills that have received only scant public review. Are the members trying to...
Restaurant receives apology from dine-and-dash punks
A group of men have received praise for their actions after walking out on a bill. Three diners walked out of a cash-only restaurant in Middlesborough, England, claiming to search...
The NFL is sabotaging itself with a rule that changed everything
Playing Monday Morning Quarterback has been replaced by playing Monday Morning Replay Official in an NFL that continues to have stupid rules enforced by a terrible replay system that is...
Man who gets life in jogger's death blows kisses in court
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A man convicted of killing a 36-year-old woman in western Michigan blew a kiss to the courtroom Monday before he was sentenced to life in prison in...
The most overlooked TV shows of the year
It's the calm before the storm — that holiday TV lag leading into the glut of new shows premiering in 2018. So what better time to look back over the...
Kristaps Porzingis' frustration growing as he sits again
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kristaps Porzingis will miss his second straight game Monday in Charlotte with a sore left knee, as he still is feeling mild pain. It’s the sixth game...
Teacher found with missing teen says police statements were coerced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee school teacher who led police on a nationwide manhunt after running away with a 15-year-old student is arguing that statements he made after his arrest...
Why Jason Kipnis' price keeps rising for desperate Mets
Carlos Santana’s hookup with the Phillies could produce a double whammy of bad news for the Mets. Beyond improving the suddenly aggressive Phillies — the one team that finished behind...
Woman accused of lying about being raped offered plea deal
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A former Connecticut college student accused of lying about being raped by two university football players has been offered a plea deal. A judge on Monday set...
Man accused in rapper's murder takes plea for bank robbery
One of the men busted last week in connection with the 2015 drive-by slaying of Chinx the rapper admitted Monday that he also took part in a bank robbery that...
The weird cold sleeve that got the 'Star Wars' cast in shape
It wasn’t just the Force that helped the cast of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” get through those grueling lightsaber fight scenes. Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill and Oscar...
Judge tosses civil suit against Norman Seabrook
Norman Seabrook — the disgraced former president of the city corrections officers’ union who skated on criminal bribery charges in a mistrial last month — just scored another win Monday...
FBI investigating 70-year-old widow duped of out $225K by online lover
OKLAHOMA CITY — The FBI is investigating after a 70-year-old Oklahoma woman said she was duped out of more than $225,000 by someone posing online as a U.S. Army general...
Kathy Griffin claims neighbor called her 'stupid b-tch' as legal battle escalates
A damning video emerged as Kathy Griffin continues her legal battle for a restraining order against her neighbor, the CEO of KB Homes, according to reports. The comedian will return...
Alabama's lesson for pro-choicers and other comments
From the right: Obama’s Echo Chamber Lives On After President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, notes Matthew Continetti at Commentary, news broadcasts were a veritable reunion for the...
Sarah Palin's son beat up dad in drunken rage: court records
The eldest son of ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin beat the daylights out of his own father after he broke into his parents' home in a drunken rage, according to documents...
Dramatic video shows fire that killed mom, three kids in Brooklyn
Shocking footage shows the raging fire that killed a mom and three of her kids when it ripped through their Brooklyn home Monday morning -- and firefighters bravely rushing into...
Ex-death row inmate re-sentenced to life in prison
ST. LOUIS — A longtime Missouri death row inmate whose conviction in the 1991 rape and killing of two sisters was overturned has pleaded guilty to murdering them and been...
Panthers give all control to woman who started as cheerleader
She’s finally gotten to the top of the pyramid. A woman who began her career as a cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers took over as head of the NFL team’s...
How exec allegedly belittled women at NFL Network 'cesspool'
NFL Network's former director of talent development is the latest one accused in the network's ongoing sexual misconduct scandal, according to a report published Monday by Deadspin. Marc Watts, who...
Daniel Day-Lewis' 'Phantom Thread' is perfect for holiday curmudgeons
Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the rare actors who really merits the old cliché “I could watch him read the phone book.” “Phantom Thread,” the actor’s second collaboration with director...
Marlins players looking to flee Derek Jeter
Cutting the payroll to the Marlins new ownership's desired level has appeared to turn two of the most talented players remaining against them. Outfielder Christian Yelich became the latest young...
The Giants GM search begins in-house
The Giants began their interview process for general manager, keeping things in house by speaking Monday with Marc Ross, their vice president of player evaluation. He becomes the first candidate...
Manafort asks judge for early Christmas present
All he wants for Christmas is his Hamptons manse. Former Trump campaign Chairman Paul Manafort on Monday asked a federal judge to let him enjoy the holidays with his family...
Husband catches Christian school teacher in bed with teen: cops
A former Christian school teacher faces charges after her husband reportedly busted her having an affair with a 15-year-old student. Andrea Nicole Barber, 29, was arrested Friday at her home...
Accused killer in Times Square crash plans insanity defense
The alleged PCP-puffing loser accused of mowing down dozens of people in Times Square, killing a teenage tourist, will likely mount an insanity defense, his lawyer told a Manhattan judge...
This is the Giants' quick-fix plan
This has been one of the most miserable, trying, ripping seasons of John Mara's football life. It must seem as if all the king's horses and all the king's men...
Kevin Shattenkirk: Former coach's comment bothered me
Here is an addendum to Capitals coach Barry Trotz’s perceived dis of Kevin Shattenkirk on Dec. 7, the day before the defenseman faced his team for the first time since...
Subway marketing boss resigns amid franchisee revolt
Irate Subway franchises have won their first scalp. The sandwich shop’s head of marketing resigned on Monday days after The Post reported the country’s largest restaurant chain planned to revive...
Virgin Hyperloop names Branson chairman despite sex misconduct claims
Virgin Hyperloop One might have a taste for trouble on its board. The high-speed train startup named Richard Branson to replace a chairman who is engulfed in sexual misconduct accusations...
'We need EMS ASAP': recording captures moment of deadly derailment
A dramatic audio recording reveals a crew member breathlessly reporting Monday's deadly derailment of an Amtrak train onto a highway in Washington state. "Amtrak 501. Emergency. Emergency. Emergency. We are...
De Blasio is blocking out rival of his favored ferry service: suit
The city has pulled the permit of a direct competitor to Mayor de Blasio’s favorite ferry operator — even though the yanked company had only a fraction of the complaints against...
Bryant Park pigeon 'vampire' may land a plea deal
The self-proclaimed "vampire" who bit the heads off two Bryant Park pigeons to slurp their blood as bystanders watched in horror could be looking at a plea deal. Defense attorney...
Wife of deacon accused of subway groping says victim is lying
A Queens deacon and married father of two is accused of the cardinal sin of lust — but his wife says her husband is innocent and the accuser is animated...
Trump says planned terror attack in Russia could have killed thousands
President Trump on Monday said that the planned terror attack in Russia thwarted by a CIA tip could have left thousands of people dead had the US not given its...
Daycare worker accused of burning 5 tots with hot glue gun
A Chicago daycare worker faces charges after she was reportedly caught on video burning kids with a hot glue gun. Lizandra Cosme, 32, was charged with aggravated battery to a...
Famed 'Sopranos' strip club is shut down
The New Jersey strip club featured as the seedy hangout on HBO's “The Sopranos” went bust in real life over the weekend. Satin Dolls in Lodi was forced to sideline...
Craig Carton: They had Mike Francesa's 9/11 tapes destroyed
Former WFAN host Craig Carton devoted an episode of his new podcast to recapping Mike Francesa's career and his rivalry with the host. The most controversial part of the 52-minute...
Ex-ESPNer says anti-Trump tweet helped get him fired
In trying to make itself apolitical, ESPN is further enmeshed in politics. ESPN Chicago radio host Ben Finfer did not explicitly say he is not being retained for criticizing Trump,...
Earth dodged at least 6 apocalypses in 2017
When will it all end? Whether with a sense of delight or dread, 2017 has been full of anticipation. The Christian Rapture. A secular collision of worlds. The last great...
Jurors convict maid for stealing then pay her fine
FAIRFAX, Va. — A Virginia jury has chipped in to pay the fine of a maid it convicted of stealing three rings from a house she was cleaning. Jury foreman...
PBA sends members to protest de Blasio in Iowa
Mayor de Blasio will have some unexpected company in Iowa on Tuesday. The city's largest police union is sending some of its members to follow the mayor to the political...
No one knows why this town stinks like cat pee
Environmental officials in North Carolina are working to find out what’s behind a pungent smell wafting through one town that some say reeks like cat urine – with fuzzy feelings...
Scientists use sperm to deliver chemo drugs to cervical cancer cells
Scientists in Germany have devised a way to treat cervical cancer that uses sperm cells to deliver chemotherapy. The promising new method could provide an alternative to standard chemo treatments...
Bill allowing more street vendor permits suddenly killed
A bill opposed by Mayor de Blasio that would have dramatically expanded the number of street-vending permits was suddenly yanked Monday. City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who was pushing the...
Boy dies after being found in resort hot tub
STATELINE, Nevada — Authorities say a 4-year-old boy is dead after he was found in a hot tub at a Lake Tahoe resort in what appears to be an accident....
This might be the world's smallest Christmas card
British scientists have created what they believe is the world’s smallest Christmas card, a seasonal greeting so tiny that over 200 million of them could fit into a standard postage...
Mom accused of child neglect lived with dead dogs in freezer
PIERSON, Fla. — Sheriff’s deputies checking the home of a Florida woman and her small child made a gruesome discovery: three dead dogs in her freezer, and a house covered...
Object on tracks may be cause of deadly Amtrak derailment
Monday’s deadly Amtrak train derailment may have been caused by the train striking something on the railway, according to an unconfirmed Associated Press report. A preliminary investigation suggests maintenance problems...
The other way Mets are poor makes their ideal trade a pipe dream
If you are a Mets fan, you are angry that your team is not spending the way you would hope, and I get it. The exasperation level rose when the...
Thug gets chump change for robbing elderly woman
A heartless thug offered to help an elderly woman carry her shopping bags up to her Harlem apartment -- and then robbed her of her last $2, police said. The...
WWE saved 2 stars and set up Daniel Bryan's return in 1 match
Yep. Yep. Yep. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn still have their jobs – but will Daniel Bryan? A.J. Styles defeated Jinder Mahal to retain his WWE title in the “main...
Mayor warned about new Amtrak line before derailment
The mayor of a city near the scene of Monday's deadly train crash in Washington state warned earlier this month that the start of high-speed service was bound to end...
Deacon charged with grabbing woman's crotch on subway
A deacon at a Queens Catholic church was arrested for grabbing a woman's crotch on a Manhattan subway train, authorities said Monday. Jaime Pinzon, 55, was arrested Friday for allegedly...
Driver arrested after trying to ram gate to Air Force base
A man was arrested Monday at a military base used by the US Air Force in Britain after he was met with gunfire while trying to ram an entrance with...
Trump praises senator who torched his nominee
A Republican senator who exposed one of President Trump’s judicial nominee’s lack of legal smarts got an unexpected reaction from the often-combustible commander-in-chief — a pat on the back. Trump...
Woman banned from airport lounge for wearing Ugg boots
“Don’t you want me, baby?” the Human League famously sang in its 1981 smash-hit record. Well, the Qantas business lounge in Melbourne, Australia, certainly didn’t want one of the band’s...
Child gets in the middle of a chaotic mall brawl
While a brawl breaking out at a mall would usually be upsetting enough, an incident in Florida on December 17, 2017 took a turn when a woman pushed a stroller...
Host breaks down on air as ESPN rallies around John Skipper
The announcement that John Skipper has resigned because of substance abuse may have stunned Bristol most of all. The statement on Monday, in which the ESPN president and co-chairman since...
FBI warned Trump that Russia would try to spy on his campaign
Top FBI officials told Donald Trump that Russia and other global adversaries would likely try to spy on and even infiltrate his campaign, a new report said Monday. The ominous...
Parents, don’t make this mistake with your New Year's Eve baby sitter
Parents looking for a fill-in baby sitter on New Year’s Eve need to be extra vigilant, according to a new report. Parents aren’t giving substitute baby sitters the resources they...
Girl's moving message to Santa spurs blanket drive at school
A heartbreaking Christmas wish from a Texas first-grader led to a school-wide donation drive -- with hundreds of blankets flooding in after a teacher was moved by the student's simple...
Tiger proves to be the ultimate wedding crasher
This is the dramatic moment a wedding was interrupted by a tiger. Guests and the host were seen screaming and running for cover as the wild gatecrasher interrupted their festivities...
Former top models reveal how they rebuilt their careers after leaving the catwalk
This story is part of “Uninterrupted,” a series where female leaders — who also happen to be friends — talk to Moneyish about the issues that matter to them. For...
Hero dad clings to life after fire kills wife, their three kids
The Brooklyn dad who lost his wife and three kids when a fire tore through his home Monday morning acted "very courageously" to save two teens from the inferno --...
Sri Lanka hosts mass wedding for Chinese couples
Fifty couples from China tied the knot in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 17, 2017, in a mass wedding ceremony, as the island aims to woo more tourists.
Kids who perished in Brooklyn fire knew classmates killed in prior blaze
The kids caught in a Brooklyn house fire Monday morning were classmates with the seven youngsters who perished in a similar borough blaze in 2015, according to a report. The...
US vetoes resolution to rescind Trump's Jerusalem decision
The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have required President Trump to rescind his declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Egyptian-sponsored Security Council resolution...
David Moyes and West Ham still have some life left in them
Two months after the Scot replaced Slaven Bilić as the Hammers' manager, they're finally out of the relegation zone.
Danica Patrick's five-year relationship spins out
The couple confirmed their relationship in January 2013.
Jerry Jones feels terrible for Jerry Richardson
Billionaires stick together. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones bemoaned the fact that Panthers counterpart Jerry Richardson is selling the team after reports of sexual harassment and racist slurs from Sports Illustrated...
Tax overhaul sprints toward finish line with Senate set to approve
Top Republicans predicted Congress would pass the GOP’s tax overhaul this week, with a Senate vote as early as Tuesday and President Trump aiming to sign the bill by week’s...
Giants' ideal future starts with big Eli Manning question
It is mid-December, the temperature is dropping, the race is heating up and it is the point in the season when time is short and the chase is on. This,...
Porzingis has seen Jeff Hornacek change without Phil's shadow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two days after Carmelo Anthony’s observation the Knicks are having more fun this season with a different system, Kristaps Porzingis said one key is head coach Jeff...
Chinese couples marry in mass ceremony in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO -- Fifty couples from China tied the knot in the Sri Lankan capital on Sunday in a mass wedding ceremony, conducted in the island’s Buddhist traditions, as the island...
Menorah may have sparked deadly Brooklyn fire
The deadly blaze that claimed the lives of a Brooklyn woman and three of her children may have been sparked by a Hanukkah menorah, a source told The Post. "This...
DOE will close or merge more than a dozen of De Blasio's 'Renewal' schools
The city Department of Education plans to close more than a dozen struggling schools -- including the Bronx high school where a student was stabbed to death by a classmate...
'That's my child': Man offers big reward for little missing monkey
Calling all pet detectives: There’s a little monkey missing in Florida – and his distraught owner is offering big bucks for the animal’s safe return. Carl Minix, of Southwest Ranches,...
Panda cub in Japan meets media before public debut
TOKYO - The wife of China’s ambassador to Japan and the governor of Tokyo turned out on Monday to help mark this week’s public debut of Japan’s popular panda cub,...
Stage collapse kills DJ mid-performance
The Atmosphere Festival in Brazil ended in tragedy when a metal structure on the stage collapsed, killing DJ Kaleb Freitas mid-performance. The incident occurred while the stage was being battered by...
Colin Kaepernick wants in on Panthers ownership
If you can't play for them, join them? Colin Kaepernick, who has alleged NFL owners blackballed him for spearheading the controversial national anthem movement, might just become a part owner...
Team USA is opening a pop-up store in Rockefeller Center
The Big Apple is getting a taste of the Pyeongchang winter games on Tuesday when a Team USA shop opens here, The Post has learned. The US Olympic Committee and...
Babysitters make big bank on New Year's Eve
This is no reason to celebrate. Parents spend a ton on babysitting. The national average for a babysitter is about $15 an hour for one child and the average job...
Deadly Amtrak derailment on Washington highway
An Amtrak train on its inaugural run derailed Monday morning while barrelling across an overpass in Washington state, killing at least three passengers and severely injuring others as it crashed...
Disturbing video shows woman dragging dog behind her car
This is the disturbing moment a driver dragged a dog behind her car in Hawaii for at least two blocks. The horrifying incident happened on Friday around noon in Honolulu,...
Coldilocks, US's oldest polar bear, celebrates birthday
A party fit for a polar bear. Coldilocks, the oldest living polar bear in captivity in the US, celebrated her 37th birthday on Thursday and zookeepers at the Philadelphia Zoo...
Facebook says it's cracking down on 'engagement bait'
Facebook said Monday it will begin cracking down on what it calls “engagement bait.” Spammy posts that actively try to drum up likes, clicks and shares, such as “LIKE this...
10-year-old getting bionic hand in time for Christmas
A 10-year-old boy who was born without a right hand is getting the gift of a lifetime just in time for Christmas. Cameron Millar, from Edinburgh in Scotland, was able...
Federal judge accused of showing porn to staff announces retirement
A powerful federal judge quit on Monday after a growing number of women accused him of predatory behavior over a period of years — the latest powerful man to belatedly...
American caught after daring escape from prison in paradise
A California man who broke through the steel ceiling bars in an Indonesian jail to escape last week has been recaptured, officials said Monday. Christian Beasley, 32, a suspect in...
Obama protected Hezbollah drug ring to save Iran nukes deal
The Obama administration stymied a sprawling investigation into the terror group Hezbollah — and its highly lucrative drug- trafficking networks — to protect the Iran nuclear deal, according to a...
Researchers thought this creature was extinct for 100 years
It’s obviously not often that scientists get good news regarding regionally extinct creatures. Once an animal has been seemingly wiped from its natural home, the window of opportunity for saving...
ESPN president John Skipper resigns over substance abuse
In a move that shocked the media world, John Skipper on Monday resigned as president of ESPN, citing a yearslong battle with substance abuse. “I have struggled for many years...
Twitter to slap warnings on swastika photos, other hate images
Twitter is cracking down at last on Nazis and other vile groups using the platform to spread hate. The company has started enforcing new rules announced last month that ban...
Bitcoin futures launch flops out of the gate
Bitcoin futures got a muted reception after their debut on CME Group late on Sunday, with volumes in the tens of millions of dollars in the first 12 hours of...
Researchers are using 'CSI' episodes to train AI
Federal lawmakers want to have a say in defining artificial intelligence. Researchers are now using TV shows to feed the predictive capability of an AI system. Google said in recent...
Seahawks stars feud in ugly low point
The wheels have officially come off the Seahawks' 2017 season following Sunday's 42-7 blowout loss at home to the Rams, resulting in two of the team's biggest stars sparring in...
Woman decks the halls with her placenta
A mom of two has revealed how she handcrafts beautiful Christmas ornaments -- by mixing glitter with her own powdered placenta. Jordan Harrison, 29, keeps her 3-year-old son Ezra’s dehydrated...
Fans flock to buy Justin Bieber sex doll
There's a new sex doll on sale that looks like Justin Bieber -- and it's selling out fast. Even better, buyers get to choose what penis size the doll comes...
Autopsies cast more mystery on deaths of billionaire and wife
Homicide detectives in Toronto have taken over the investigation into the deaths of pharmaceutical billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife after autopsies revealed they each died from ligature neck compression....
Trump's 'America First' strategy will hint at harder line on China, Russia
President Trump is set to outline Monday a new national security strategy that reflects his "America First" vision -- focusing on economic strength, American prosperity and the preservation of peace...
Hunter fatally shoots hiker he mistook for wild boar
A hunter in France shot and killed a hiker whom he had mistaken for a wild boar, according to a report. The hiker, Jean-Louis Blanc, 59, was walking near the...
Penn National buys Pinnacle in $2.8 billion casino merger
US casino operator Penn National Gaming said on Monday it would buy Pinnacle Entertainment in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $2.8 billion to create a larger-scale gaming platform. Pinnacle’s...
Romo, Nantz were so confused about Steelers-Patriots review
To the experts in the booth, overturning the catch was beyond comprehension. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, who have seen and played, respectively, a lot of football in their lifetimes,...
Everybody still hates 'trash' Blake Bortles
Blake Bortles is coming off two of his finest performances as an NFL quarterback, and the insults keep pouring in. In back-to-back Jaguars wins over the Seahawks and Texans, Bortles...
Campbell Soup buys maker of Cape Cod chips for $4.87B
Campbell Soup will buy Pretzels and Cape Cod chips maker Snyder's-Lance for $4.87 billion as it looks to expand its snack business amid sagging soup sales. Campbell said on Monday...
Public health officials are genuinely worried about cellphone radiation
The California Department of Public Health has released its first cellphone-use guidelines, warning that the devices could be hazardous due to radiation. “Although the science is still evolving, there are...
Mike Maccagnan has one Jets mission this offseason
NEW ORLEANS – The Jets dropped their second straight game and seventh in nine on Sunday with a 31-19 loss to the Saints. Here are some thoughts and observations: 1....
Dems now want accused groper Al Franken back
Some Democratic senators now regret pushing accused groper Sen. Al Franken to resign, and are urging him to stay on, according to a new report. “I think we acted prematurely,...
CBS' James Brown has classic excuse for Twitter porn
These are not the type of highlights James Brown usually specializes in. "The NFL Today" pregame host claims his Twitter account was hacked Sunday night, after a link to a...
Trump uses his logic to explain how GOP will prevail next year
President Trump predicted Monday that Republicans will perform well in the 2018 midterm elections – adding that he knew Roy Moore would lose in the Alabama Senate special election. "Remember,...
Recreating Versace murder emotionally drained Ryan Murphy, cast and crew
Emmy-winning producer Ryan Murphy describes recreating the murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace for FX’s “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” as “one of the most emotional, profound and moving experiences”...
Naked athletes show off their perfectly sculpted bods for charity
A steamy new charity calendar features 18 nude athletes from around the world, including Japan, England, and the United States. The revealing photos were taken in Poland by London-based photographer...
People are judging how cool you are by your tote bag
Forget Hermès, Céline and Mansur Gavriel. On the streets of New York, a canvas tote is the ultimate status symbol. Long a staple for students and lunch-carrying commuters, totes are...
Women are going crazy for these rolling facial toner tools
Got holiday-hangover face? Massage away your complexion cares with a face roller, a trendy tool meant to increase circulation and reduce inflammation.
Video shows the nail-biting rescue of a horse trapped in a frozen pond
Police in Michigan were called to an icy pond to rescue a horse that fell in and couldn't escape. Luckily, the animal was eventually pulled from the water and was...
Men's Journal misses the mark with latest cover story
Here’s a question for the talented folks at Men’s Journal: If your leader, Greg Emmanuel, is the chief content officer, why are his lieutenants called deputy editors? And what does...
New Staten Island taqueria doubles as an arcade
In Staten Island, dining options are expanding. Gringo’s Taco Arcade, a Mexican taqueria and arcade concept, is coming to Staten Island Urby at 24 Navy Pier Court. The 134-seat space...
Why Facebook is headed for a terrible 2018
Facebook is projected to boost sales by 46 percent and double net income, but make no mistake: It had a terrible year. Despite its financial performance, the social-media giant is...
Mother, three children killed in massive Brooklyn fire
The sixth night of Hanukkah turned into an unthinkable tragedy for a Brooklyn family when a fire sparked by their menorah gutted the home, killing three young children and their...
Corker agrees to support GOP tax bill after late tweak
Holdout Republican Sen. Bob Corker finally announced he would support the Republican tax bill in an upcoming vote — after the proposal was tweaked in a way that could personally...
Restaurant's 'racist' sign with man in blackface sparks outrage
A restaurant in Texas is defending itself against racism allegations after hanging a sign that uses a derogatory term for African Americans and depicts a blackface caricature. The sign, which...
Women's March organizer accused of covering up sex abuse
Controversial Muslim activist and Women’s March organizer Linda Sarsour bullied an underling to cover up sex-abuse allegations in her Brooklyn office, a report said. Asmi Fathelbab told blog The Daily...
Bryce Petty is exactly what Jets feared he was
NEW ORLEANS — You want so badly to root for Bryce Petty. He’s relentlessly upbeat, always has a smile on his face and is ready for a friendly conversation. He...
Power finally returns to Atlanta airport after long blackout
Officials say power has been fully restored at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airport announced on its Twitter page minutes after its midnight deadline, "Power has been restored on all...
Carlos Santana deal proves MLB players union made right call
This baseball offseason has provided so many distractions and diversions that we’ve neglected one of the hottest topics of recent winters. Thanks to multiple manager searches and the sagas of...
These two penalties show just where Jets' heads were in loss
NEW ORLEANS — The Jets added to their list of horrendous penalties Sunday with two penalties for having 12 men on the field. The first came in the opening quarter...
Eli Manning just gave Giants definitive statement on his future
If this is truly Eli Manning’s Last Stand with the New York Football Giants, there is no doubt that the Eagles and their fans will be happy to see him...
Unions fuming over plan to award damages in construction fatalities
Two powerful contractor groups are demanding the City Council put the brakes on a proposal to create a sliding scale when awarding damages in construction-fatality cases. The bill, which is...
Nick Foles played enough like Carson Wentz to stymie Giants
Nick Foles did a pretty good Carson Wentz imitation Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Making his first start in 14 months, Foles threw four touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a...
Knicks not ruling out a Kristaps Porzingis return versus Hornets
On Saturday, there was a notion Kristaps Porzingis — who is recovering from a sore left knee that he tweaked against the Nets — would be available to play against...
Why is the James Harden attack story being buried?
First there was smoke, then more smoke. Now, is there fire? Despite all the attention TV and radio devotes to the NBA, what could become the story of the year...
Rangers have new task now that they have righted the ship
On Halloween morning, the Rangers had three wins. That’s almost hard to fathom, and maybe it’s because these months leading up to the New Year go so fast, both inside...
'Where are our fans?' Giants' home got completely taken over
The Giants were hurt Sunday by crowd noise, which is quite remarkable, considering they played at home, at MetLife Stadium. “You don’t think having that [at home], but I guess...
Former doctor denied late husband's autopsy records — because she killed him
A former Queens doctor sued the city to gain access to her late husband’s autopsy records but was rebuffed — because she’s the one who killed him. Dr. Mazaltov Borukhova...
Nets want Jahlil Okafor in better shape before he plays again
After making his Nets debut Friday in Toronto, Jahlil Okafor will have to wait at least another game for his Brooklyn debut — or perhaps longer. Okafor did not play...
Jets defense was brilliant but it all went to waste
NEW ORLEANS — If you’d have told Jets coach Todd Bowles his defense would force three turnovers against the Saints’ prolific offense, he surely would have told you he expected...
Republicans retain control of state Senate before budget showdown
Republicans in the state Senate will remain in charge to negotiate a $153 billion budget early next year despite a plan backed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo for fractious Democrats to unify...