December 21, 2017
FOX's new NFL rules guru making the grade
Working in the NFL command center you are a source of constant scrutiny, dissection and anger. But at least you had time. “I didn’t realize how quick it was going...
Penske hopes to make Rolling Stone cool with millennials
Jay Penske dined with Gus Wenner and Jann Wenner at The Pool — formerly part of the fabled Four Seasons Restaurant — inside the Seagram Building on Wednesday night to...
The next GM has four Giant roster holes to fill
Louis Riddick had his say behind the Big Blue Curtain on Thursday, confident in his GM plan to fix the New York Football Giants. His plan for fixing the 49ers...
Teacher at all-girls school busted for nude pics of student, molestation
A teacher at an all-girls Bronx charter school seduced a 12-year-old student into sending naked photos of herself to him on Snapchat — and then molested her after class, officials...
Michael Beasley explodes for 32 as Knicks stun Celtics
The festive Garden crowd chanted “M-V-P’’ when the Knicks’ gangly power forward stepped to the free-throw line during his second-half rampage. The serenade, however, was for Michael Beasley — not...
Time Inc. selling off youth sports app to NBC Sports
Time Inc. is said to have reached an agreement to sell Sports Illustrated Play — a paid software app that enables parents, fans and players to track youth sports statistics...
De Blasio blindsided by Johnson pick for Council speaker
Mayor de Blasio was blindsided by how quickly Democratic Party leaders moved to install Manhattan Councilman Corey Johnson as the next speaker of the City Council, sources said Thursday. One...
Anti-Israel General Assembly should feel shamed — not the US
The nations that supported the nonbinding resolution to “null and void” President Trump’s recognition of Israel’s capital Thursday — 128 countries, to be exact — believe they are shaming the...
Islanders' skid grows after late collapse
The Islanders started Thursday night lacking urgency. They finished without it, too. Playing against the lowly Ducks, losers of three straight, the Islanders face-planted late in the third period before...
Yankees moving closer to trading for Gerrit Cole
Gerrit Cole missed a chance to be a Yankee out of high school when he decided to attend UCLA rather than sign with the club that selected him in the...
Lundqvist can't save Rangers, who were bested by old pal Boyle
Henrik Lundqvist was exasperated. The Rangers goalie was sitting there, knowing he was the only reason his Rangers didn’t get run out of the building, knowing on most nights this...
Troubled addict shot pregnant girlfriend point blank: victim's mom
Allegedly broke and drug-addled, Keith Jackson was hardly a model father-to-be — telling his three-months-pregnant girlfriend, “I hope you spit out a boy.” Then, early Thursday, Jackson pumped a single...
Overstock CEO warns of cryptocurrency dangers
Fresh on the heels of his own initial coin offering, Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne had harsh words for latecomers to the exploding cryptocurrency space. “I’d put it this way: If...
The royal family never saw a photoshoot quite like this
It’s not your regular regal portrait. Gazing directly into the camera, Britain’s Prince Harry and his American fianceé, Meghan Markle, simply dazzle in a new image that further celebrates their...
Trump likely to sign tax bill on Friday: White House
The White House said Thursday there’s a “very good chance” that President Trump will sign the sweeping tax-reform bill into law on Friday. Previous reports said Trump might wait until...
NBA enjoying ratings surge while NFL flounders
While the NFL gets socked with ratings declines, the NBA is off to its second-most-watched season ever. ESPN, which has telecast 30 games since the season’s Oct. 17 opener, said...
Carmen Fariña officially announces retirement
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña made her retirement official at City Hall Thursday, but will remain in her post until a successor is chosen in the coming months. Joined by Mayor...
‘Trump’ name comes off posh Soho hotel
Workers in the dead of night have removed the TRUMP SOHO lettering from the posh downtown hotel, bringing a quiet end to a controversial partnership. The lettering was removed between...
Police help deliver baby outside station in Boston
BOSTON — One Boston's family early Christmas gift couldn't wait for her parents to get to the hospital and was delivered in a car outside of a police station. Boston...
Wyoming QB may have Jets future: 'Like Carson Wentz with a stronger arm'
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Walk into War Memorial Stadium with the snow-capped Laramie Mountains on the horizon and the new $45 million High Altitude Performance Center at the north end of...
49ers will give content Jaguars all they can handle
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 per cent) against the spread. 49ERS (+4)...
Eric Schmidt's surprise Alphabet announcement rekindles 'womanizing' rumors
Schmidt is a known womanizer despite being married for 37 years to Wendy Schmidt, who said in 2012 they started living separate lives.
Trump pays holiday visit to wounded troops at Walter Reed
BETHESDA, Md. — President Donald Trump paid a holiday visit Thursday to wounded service members at Walter Reed National Medical Center, hailing them as "some of the bravest people anywhere...
Widow who refused to sell townhouse caves to $1.5M offer
ORLANDO, Fla. — A widow who repeatedly refused to sell her Florida townhouse to one of the world's largest time-share companies has finally given in. The Orlando Sentinel reports Westgate...
Why Browns have legit shot to win first 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. Browns...
Groom in rare cross-border wedding is a drug smuggler
Until jail do us part. An American citizen who wed his Mexican bride in a surprise ceremony at a rare opening of a gate on the US-Mexico border is a...
'Father Figures' is really stupid, but not really funny
Just what dudes the world over have been waiting for — a “Mamma Mia!” to call their own. Only instead of an innocent young ingénue desperately seeking a dad to...
Opening Christmas presents at this time makes you 'vulgar'
Opening your Christmas presents at this time of the day makes you "vulgar," according to the etiquette experts at Tatler. Most kids are tugging at their parents' duvet by about 6...
Bryce Petty has two more chances
While everyone else in the Jets locker room might be eyeing the end of the season, to Bryce Petty it feels like it’s just the beginning. His second game of...
Hitler’s Mercedes used in Nazi parades up for sale
A classic Mercedes once used by Adolf Hitler is about to go up for sale — with proceeds going towards Holocaust education. The 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770K Gross Open Tourer was...
Over/Under Rico: Week 16
Rico had a minor setback last week, going 6-10 (0-3 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The season record is 105-116-3 (23-21-1). The selections for Week 16 are: Over: Vikings /...
Independence Party endorses Cuomo for re-election
The tiny Independence Party endorsed Democratic Gov. Cuomo for re-election on Thursday — before even seeing what alternative the Republican Party is offering. Indy Party Chairman Frank MacKay cited Cuomo’s...
Jacoby Ellsbury doesn't think his time as Yankees CF is over
Barring a trade that would be difficult to make because of several hurdles, Jacoby Ellsbury will arrive at spring training more than willing to reclaim the starting center-field job he...
Boyfriend was 'happy' minutes before alleged murder-suicide
A Florida man involved in an apparent murder-suicide appeared "happy" just minutes before he allegedly shot his girlfriend dead, according to his family. Richard Travis Timilty's parents said they were...
Why the Vince McMahon-XFL rumors might be true
The idea that Vince McMahon might take another crack at creating a football league to rival the NFL is gaining some traction. It started with a proclamation from a journalist/wrestling fan...
O'Hare airport workers go on strike during busy travel season
Restaurant workers at O’Hare International Airport walked off the job at noon on Thursday, during one of the busiest travel days of the year. The workers left as protest for...
Nancy Pelosi's apocalyptic tax-bill delusions
To listen to the Democrats, the American middle class will be lucky to survive the Republican tax bill. Nancy Pelosi calls the bill “monumental, brazen theft from the American middle...
School bus driver drove drunk with students aboard: cops
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities say a school bus driver was drunk with about 20 students aboard his vehicle when he was involved in a road rage incident. Lakewood police say...
Police K-9 gets lost in woods while searching for missing man
A police bloodhound was tracking the scent of a missing man through a Connecticut State park when the determined dog got himself lost in the wilderness. The crime-fighting pooch, named...
A deafening media silence on the Obama-Hezbollah scandal
Politico published a jaw-dropping, meticulously sourced investigative piece this week detailing how the Obama administration had secretly undermined US law enforcement agency efforts to shut down an international drug-trafficking ring...
Senate approves stop-gap bill to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a short-term funding bill Thursday night to avoid a government shutdown. The legislation was approved by a vote of 66-32 to keep the government running...
Nikki Haley calls out the UN ingrates
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley delivered the following remarks on Thursday before a UN General Assembly vote to condemn President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of...
Katy Perry and Stevie Nicks think this teen singer is the next big thing
Most aspiring singers dream of getting signed to a big label, rubbing shoulders with their idols and having millions of people see them perform. But when Grace VanderWaal lived out...
Director Jodie Foster toys with all-too-real fears on 'Black Mirror'
First-time Emmy winners (be they actors or TV shows) aren’t necessarily guaranteed a long shelf life. I note this in regard to “Black Mirror,” the (just slightly) futuristic “Twilight Zone”-ian...
Damon Harrison 'can't get mad' over Pro Bowl snub
Despite heavily lobbying on social media for a spot in the Pro Bowl over the past month, Damon Harrison claims he isn’t bothered with being left off the roster once...
De Blasio can court progressives, but not the City Council
So Mayor Bill de Blasio can walk and chew gum at the same time. Too bad he can’t sway the City Council while he’s doing it. De Blasio was off...
Michael Irvin named as NFL Network allegations worsen
A woman who used to work under Jami Cantor, the former NFL Network wardrobe stylist who first brought accusations of widespread sexual harassment against male employees, has shared her own...
US Olympic CEO apologizes, says he was unaware of extent of abuse
The leader of the US Olympic Committee says in a letter he was not aware of the full scope of the Larry Nassar sex-abuse allegations before law enforcement got involved,...
Fariña's big achievement: embracing a disgraceful status quo
Say this for Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, who’s just announced she’s quitting by the end of the school year: Mayor Bill de Blasio hired her to not shake up the...
Haley played hardball with the UN — and it worked
President Trump and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley’s warnings that Washington would take action against nations that oppose the United States in the General Assembly clearly had their intended effect. Yes,...
The race is on for Davis Webb to prove to Giants he's ready
Davis Webb appears closer than ever to finally taking the field, but the rookie quarterback’s debut could still be far in the future. Though Webb took first-team reps for the...
Dominican cops assaulted, robbed me: MLB star
Mariners shortstop Jean Segura said he was beaten and robbed by police in his native Dominican Republic in an Instagram post Thursday. "The [police] stopped me with rifles, hit me,...
Elderly couple said 60 pounds of pot were Xmas gifts: cops
YORK, Neb. — An elderly couple who was arrested in Nebraska with 60 pounds of marijuana in their truck told officers that the drugs were meant to be Christmas presents....
New Mets reliever: How Mickey Callaway turned me around
If Anthony Swarzak’s reunion with his former pitching coach Mickey Callaway is the highlight of the Mets’ offseason, it likely won’t matter how well the right-hander does in the bullpen,...
Man rescues woman duct-taped in truck from attempted rape
A man heading to work on Monday thwarted an attempted rape after he tapped on a truck’s window and spotted a 28-year-old woman in the back with her mouth covered...
Prostate stimulation delivers man into the hell of unstoppable orgasms
This geezer learned the hard way that it's possible to have too much of a good thing. The 63-year-old found himself unable to stop orgasming, a new study reveals, after...
Men waiting for pizza reportedly rob convenience store next door
A pair of pizza-loving crooks waiting for their lunch in Greenwich Village decided to kill the time by robbing a convenience store next door Thursday afternoon, cops and witnesses said....
'Oxy doc' prescribed opioids that killed man days later: cops
An Upper East Side doctor has been slapped with new charges for prescribing unnecessary oxycodone and fentayl to a Staten Island man — who fatally overdosed on the same drugs...
These are NYC's favorite books of 2017
New Yorkers have been well-read this year. The award-winning best-seller “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates was the most-checked-out book at the New York Public Library’s 92 locations...
Video shows gunman open fire in hospital before killing himself
CINCINNATI — A man carrying two handguns who tried to storm into an Ohio hospital's psychiatric emergency room shot and wounded a security officer, fired at a police officer and...
Arsonist bragged 'Yep, I did it' as he watched fatal fire: cops
PITTSBURGH — A house fire that killed a young child and two women in Pittsburgh was set by a man who smelled of gasoline and bragged "yep, I did it"...
Fred Wilpon 'irate' about Yankees getting Giancarlo Stanton
Just call him Frazzled Fred. Fred Wilpon was "irate" after learning of Giancarlo Stanton's recent trade to the Yankees, according to an industry source, continuing a pattern of hand-wringing by...
Eric Schmidt stepping down as executive chairman of Alphabet
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday will step down as executive chairman of the search giant's parent company, Alphabet Inc. Schmidt will remain on the board and serve as...
Red Bulls lose streaking forward to biggest rival
The Red Bulls' biggest rival called their bluff. DC United picked off forward Gonza Gonzalo Veron in stage two of the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft Thursday. The Red Bulls were...
Duterte's granddaughter faces backlash for lavish photoshoot
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte may fashion himself as a man of the people, but his granddaughter, Isabelle, loves to live her life as a “Crazy Rich Asian.” The aspiring social-media...
Woman charged in son's death after buried remains found
CLEVELAND — A woman charged with murder in the death of her 5-year-old son told authorities where they could find his body buried in the backyard of a Cleveland home...
'Papa John' abruptly out after blasting NFL leadership
Papa John’s just got hit by a costly turnover — of its CEO, that is. The pizza chain’s outspoken founder and chief executive, John Schnatter — who got caught in...
Dems defend Mueller amid GOP efforts to discredit investigation
WASHINGTON – Most of the Democrats in the House stuck up Thursday for Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Nearly 89 percent of the Democrats – 171 lawmakers – sent a letter...
House passes short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown
The House voted Thursday to approve a stopgap budget extension to keep the federal government running through Jan. 19 — with the hope it can hammer out a longer-term funding...
Pence makes surprise visit to Afghanistan for war meetings
KABUL, Afghanistan — Cloaked in secrecy, Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Thursday to meet with Afghan leaders and visit US troops, arriving four months...
WNYC hosts fired after investigation into 'inappropriate conduct'
New York Public Radio fired two longtime WNYC hosts who were suspended earlier this month after an investigation determined they’d violated company standards, the radio station announced Thursday. Leonard Lopate,...
Ferrero is close to buying Nestle's US candy bar business
An Italian confectioner is close to scooping up Nestle’s US candy bar business, The Post has learned. Ferrero Group — which makes Nutella as well as the Ferrero Roche chocolate-and-hazelnut...
Premature baby born at just 28 weeks defies the odds
A Manhattan toddler born so prematurely and sickly that doctors feared she wouldn’t survive — and gave her slim chances at leading a normal life even if she did —...
'Kayak Killer' sips martinis after walking out of prison
She'll drink to that! The Latvian woman who watched her fiancé drown in the Hudson River walked out of prison Thursday -- and celebrated with a martini and steak lunch....
Girl in 'Slender Man' stabbing gets 25 years in mental hospital
One of two Wisconsin girls who tried to kill a classmate to win favor with a fictional horror character named Slender Man has been sentenced to 25 years in a...
Rethinking the draft that Carmelo hated and the Knicks aced
The night of the 2015 draft wasn’t one Carmelo Anthony remembers fondly. The ex-Knicks star was disappointed his wingman Tim Hardaway Jr. got traded for the draft rights to Jerian...
See 'Molly's Game' for the amazing Jessica Chastain
"Molly’s Game,” the new high-stakes poker movie, is a pretty safe bet. The crime drama is smartly written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, it features a piercing lead performance by...
Teenage girl says she was raped in junior high school stairwell
Police are investigating a report that a teenage girl was raped in the stairwell of a Brooklyn public school while another student watched. The 15-year-old student was in the stairwell...
The best holiday gifts for the anti-Trump liberals in your family
It’s been a trying year for liberals, so why not get your favorite anti-Trump family members the holiday gift they really want? These political presents just might help you reach...
Giants GM hopeful would think big — Saban or McDaniels big
The intrigue thrusting Louis Riddick into the mix as a general manager candidate for the Giants is as real as it is unknown. He is an outsider and the Giants...
US labor secretary calls out wacky NYC dog-sitting rule
New York City’s nutty requirement that dog sitters get licenses has caught the attention of US Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, who singled it out Thursday as an example of local...
Vet accused of shooting neighbor's dog in the head
A veterinarian in Louisiana was arrested Tuesday after allegedly shooting her neighbor’s dog in the back of the head, reports said. Kelly Folse, who worked at the Abadie Veterinary Hospital,...
Transgender dad says he preferred pregnancy as a man
A transgender dad who had his first pregnancy while living as a woman says he prefers giving birth as a man. Kaci Sullivan, who began transitioning from female to male...
East Harlem is booming with business: report
East Harlem is booming with 37 percent more businesses over the last 10 years — double the citywide average, according to a report released Thursday. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s snapshot...
Universal Music signs multiyear licensing deal with Facebook
Universal Music Group just became the first major music label to license its recorded music and videos on Facebook. The global, multiyear deal will enable users of Facebook, as well...
Retired state trooper arrested for dealing fentanyl in parking lot
A retired state trooper who spent decades in law enforcement was arrested for drug trafficking after he was caught delivering fentanyl to a buyer in a parking lot, authorities said....
Calling the Democrats' DACA bluff and other comments
Political scribe: Dems Are Readying for Impeachment The selection of Manhattan Rep. Jerrold Nadler as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee is “the clearest sign yet” that Democrats are...
Darryl Strawberry: Teammates covered for me while I had sex between innings
He couldn’t have scored without them. Horndog Mets legend Darryl Strawberry revealed Thursday how he used to round the bases with groupies — even between innings during games — with...
Teen to be tried as adult in death of girl found in landfill
FORT WORTH, Texas — A judge has ruled a 16-year-old boy arrested in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a North Texas landfill will be...
Woman killed new mom and took her baby after miscarriage: cops
https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/943606242005708800 A woman in Texas killed a young mother and kidnapped her 6-week-old baby to hide her own miscarriage and pass the child off as her own, Houston cops said....
More women than men attending med school for the first time ever
The future (of medicine) is female. Female matriculants, or enrollees, make up 50.7 percent of the 21,338 students entering medical school this year — up from 49.8 percent in 2017....
The most popular bars in America's biggest cities
Some drinking holes get a major buzz. The good ‘ol days of Cheers are long gone. The reason? The traditional neighborhood bar is dying. More than 600 bars close across...
Chinese users claim iPhone X face recognition can't tell them apart
Apple has been accused of being "racist" after a Chinese boy was able to unlock his mom’s iPhone X with his own face. The bizarre flaw was discovered by a...
All they want for Christmas is Botox and facelifts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for plastic surgeons. Several doctors told Moneyish that patients have been lining up to get work done now that many of them...
Will a sports reporter win over the former racing 'Bachelor'?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc1E6tkhug8/?taken-by=briamaranthus When "The Bachelor" returns for Season 22 on Monday, Jan. 1, leading man Arie Luyendyk Jr. will be courted by 29 stunningly single ladies, including NBC Sports' Bri Amaranthus....
How a 'sleeping' Carmelo Anthony stuck it to Phil Jackson
To Carmelo Anthony, he was the Zzzzzen Master. During last season, the final, miserable one of the Anthony and Phil Jackson eras in New York, Anthony would either fall asleep...
Golf course removes 'racist' trees
Palm Springs, Calif., says it will remove a row of trees dividing a neighborhood and a golf course after residents complained that the trees evoked feelings of “segregation” and “discrimination.”...
MLB accused of hiding exec's misdeeds for years as billions poured in
Three strikes, you're not out. Bob Bowman, a top executive for Major League Baseball, left his position last month with a slew of bombshell allegations surrounding him, according to a...
Cutting calories may help delay aging
Wrinkles are not a fact of life and can be prevented, an expert has revealed. And dieting could be the answer! Cutting calories can delay the signs of aging, according...
James O'Neill to remain NYPD commissioner
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill will remain the top cop for at least four more years, he and the mayor announced in a press conference at City Hall on Thursday. Mayor...
Victim's family targets parents of alleged quadruple murderer
The parents of one of four men found buried on a Pennsylvania farm in July have filed a wrongful death suit in the alleged quadruple killing, claiming the mother and...
Man gets 20 years for killing his grandma with fake elephant tusk
A Manhattan man who stabbed his grandmother to death with a faux elephant tusk was sentenced to 20 years behind bars Thursday. Dominick Anderson attacked his 62-year-old granny -- jabbing...
The moment 'hurt' Isaiah Thomas learned of Celtics trade
Isaiah Thomas was finally coming down from a draining playoff run and a busy summer offseason when Celtics general manager Danny Ainge sent his mind spinning again. Thomas had just...
42-year-old Israeli grandma gives birth to 20th child
She took the call to be fruitful and multiply very seriously. A big “mazel tov” is in order for a very busy 42-year-old Israeli grandmother who celebrated the end of...
Fraudster rabbi welcomed home after Trump ends his prison term
Thousands of people broke out the vodka and gave a hero’s welcome to a convicted fraudster who returned to Brooklyn after being freed by President Trump. Sholom Rubashkin, 57, was...
Shoplifting suspects crash and burn in the stupidest heist of all time
Best Buy employees foiled a trio who appeared to be trying to sneak products out of the store in an empty baby stroller. After fleeing the store, the trio attempted...
Chris Bosh's mom arrested in drug ring
The heat is on NBA star Chris Bosh’s mom, who cops say allowed a drug ring to be run out of her home, where she was also exploiting a disabled...
Giants are seeing the first fruits of a disastrous season
They do not know who the general manager will be. They do not know who the head coach will be. Heck, they do not even know who the starting quarterback...
Disgraced NBA ref in bizarre hammer arrest
Fixing his family life is harder than fixing games. Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who served 13 months in prison on federal charges for betting on games that he officiated,...
NYCHA admits to another violation of lead paint laws
Oops, they did it again. Officials of the New York City Housing Authority on Thursday copped to yet another violation of lead-paint laws, acknowledging that they had not been inspecting...
I saved a life in the triathlon and it changed mine forever
The act of goodwill between two distance runners during the women’s 5,000 meter preliminaries at the 2016 Rio Olympics captured hearts around the globe. The United States’ Abbey D’Agostino and...
128 countries just landed on Trump's naughty list
The UN General Assembly voted 128-9 on Thursday in favor of a resolution condemning President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. There were 35 abstentions. Under the...
Haley warns UN: US funding at risk over Jerusalem vote
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley warned the UN that US funding was at risk if its backs a measure to condemn President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. “The United...
Famed conductor accused of sexual misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO — Three opera singers and a classical musician say that world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit sexually assaulted them — physically restraining them, forcing his body against theirs, sometimes thrusting...
How to stop stressing about debt during the holidays
There’s something especially stressful about being in debt over the holidays. Everywhere you look, people are happily spending big on gifts and it can be very easy to get sucked...
Kyle Kuzma just put stamp on his stunning rookie season
Kyle Kuzma is doing what Lonzo Ball was supposed to do — just without the fanfare. The unheralded Lakers rookie wasn't the prized selection by Los Angeles in the 2017...
US government requesting more and more user data from Facebook
Facebook is getting a growing number of requests for data on the social network’s users from US government entities, according to the company’s latest transparency report. The report, which was...
Teen YouTube star gunned down after hurling insult at cartel boss
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbDLzYuAnoV/?taken-by=elpiratadeculiacan A Mexican YouTube star known for videos showing him drinking to excess was gunned down after hurling an insult at a notorious cartel boss on social media, authorities said....
Giant sea turtle rescued from 1,800 pounds of cocaine
A sea turtle was rescued after a boat crew found it entangled in bales of cocaine worth $53 million, the US Coast Guard said. The crew of the cutter Thetis...
'Festive stress' is ruining America's holiday season
“Festive stress” is real and it’s here. According to new research, 31 percent of Americans describe the holiday season as “frantic.” Commissioned by the US Highbush Blueberry Council, the study...
Man with 1.5-foot-long member claims work is hard to come by
A Mexican man with a prodigious penis said his member is preventing him from penetrating the job market. Roberto Esquivel Cabrera has registered as disabled, claiming his 1.5-foot-long pride and...
Long Island Iced Tea shares soar after changing name to Long Blockchain
Bitcoin mania has spiked the stock of Long Island Iced Tea Corp. Shares of the Long Island-based beverage company soared as much as 500 percent in pre-market trading and settled...
Man killed pregnant girlfriend because he didn't want child: mom
A man who "didn't want a child" killed his pregnant girlfriend during a fight in their Staten Island apartment early Thursday, according to a published report and police. Bridget Shenk,...
Inside the Mets' $20 million payroll cut, and what's next
The Mets’ payroll — more than public statement — often best reveals what team decision-makers actually believe about their chances to win. Coming off consecutive playoff berths and with what...
The biggest play in NFL this year happened to the wrong guy
Jesse James is trying to catch, if nothing else, his breath. The Steelers tight end, thrust into the spotlight after the catch that wasn't on Sunday, just wanted his phone...
Virginia leaves tied election completely up to chance
This is no joke -- the winner of a closely watched race in a Virginia House election will be randomly selected by plucking a name out of a glass bowl....
These men are literally having a d--k-measuring contest
A man once believed to have the world's largest penis has labeled the new self-proclaimed record-holder "disgusting" and "desperate." Jonah Falcon, who has a 13.5-inch member, said the fact that...
Store mascot lights rival mascot on fire during apparent turf war
Bizarre footage captured the moment two mascots fought a brutal turf war outside a restaurant -- and it became so nasty one set the other on fire. A man dressed...
US life expectancy's troubling trend continues
US deaths from drug overdoses skyrocketed 21 percent last year, and for the second straight year dragged down how long Americans are expected to live. The government figures released Thursday...
John Skipper betrayed nothing in final ESPN hours
A tumultuous year at ESPN ended unthinkably, even to those closest to John Skipper in Bristol. The sudden resignation of the network president, who cited a "substance addiction" in stepping...
Family will get $846K inheritance lost by UPS
A Canadian family whose $846,000 inheritance was lost by UPS will finally get the cash back from their bank, 10 months after their ordeal started, the CBC reported. "It's clear...
Atheist cries he's being 'assaulted' by Christmas banner
EUGENE, Ore. — A man has threatened to sue city officials in Eugene, Oregon, because of a Christmas banner that he believes is a violation of the separation of church...
Derek Jeter turned Marlins into 'terrible' mess: Dee Gordon
Dee Gordon now sounds happy to be on the other side of the country. The speedy infielder turned outfielder was initially upset that he was dealt by the Marlins to...
Mom loses custody of son who had 13 unneeded surgeries
A mother accused of taking her 8-year-old son to hospitals and pediatric centers more than 320 times, subjecting him to 13 unneeded surgeries, has lost custody of the boy. A...
Tax curbs on debt deductions may sting some buyout firms
As corporate America celebrates one of the biggest-ever cuts to its tax bill, one corner of Wall Street is fretting over the impact the reforms will have on its ability...
US preparing 'bloody nose' attack on North Korea
The US is preparing plans to deliver a “bloody nose” attack against North Korea to knock out its nuclear weapons program. The White House has “dramatically” ramped up its military...
Topless mom charged with drunk driving after crash with kid
SANTA FE, N.M. — A Santa Fe woman is facing charges after police found her bloody and topless following an apparent alcohol-related crash with a young child inside her car....
Venus Williams won't be charged in deadly car crash
Tennis superstar Venus Williams will not be charged in a crash that killed a passenger in another car -- and neither will the other driver, Florida authorities said. No one...
Chimps regularly go ape on sanctuary employees, report finds
BEND, Ore. — Employees of a chimpanzee sanctuary in central Oregon were harmed by the animals by way of "amputations, choking, grabbing and biting," a report by a state workplace...
Facebook job ads allow age discrimination: suit
Corporate giants including Amazon and T-Mobile engaged in age discrimination by placing recruitment ads on Facebook targeting younger workers, according to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday by a communications industry...
Mark Wahlberg slightly changes story on early Super Bowl exit
Ten months have passed since Mark Wahlberg's beloved Patriots hoisted their fifth Lombardi Trophy, staging one of the greatest comebacks in sports history at Super Bowl LI. The celebrity die-hard missed...
Polarized elections in Spain could put Catalan separatists in power
BARCELONA, Spain — Voters in Catalonia faced a momentous choice in elections Thursday for their regional parliament: either support political parties that are determined to keep up the pressure to...
Erdogan says US 'cannot buy' Turkish support on Jerusalem
ISTANBUL - Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan told the United States on Thursday it could not buy Turkey’s support in a vote at the United Nations on Jerusalem, and said he...
This AI system keeps mistaking desert snaps for child porn
London’s Metropolitan Police are developing an artificial intelligence system that can detect images of child porn and abuse. But the system isn’t quite there yet. “Sometimes it comes up with...
Welcome to the worst astrological day of 2017
Welcome to the worst day of the year. At least, that's what's written in the stars. According to London astrologer Neil Spencer, Saturn and the sun will both pass in...
Australia solves mystery of submarine that sank in 1914
After a dozen previous attempts, Australia has finally solved its most vexing deep sea mystery, locating the wreck of its first submarine off Papua New Guinea — where it sank...
The first domino falls at 'toxic' NFL Network
David Eaton, VP and executive editor of NFL Media, has resigned after reports that he engaged in hundreds of sexually explicit exchanges on Twitter with porn stars and prostitutes over...
Pope criticizes 'corrupted' Vatican in Christmas greeting
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has once again used a Christmas greeting to dress down Vatican colleagues, denouncing the "cancer" of cliques and how bureaucrats can become "corrupted" by ambition...
Mattis makes unusual visit to Gitmo
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited the US Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Thursday to offer holiday greetings to troops -- the first trip there by a Pentagon chief...
Onlookers help cop arrest violent suspect
When a group of bystanders in South Carolina saw a suspect giving a female police officer a rough time, they jumped in and helped subdue the man. Donald Songster Brown was...
Driver who crashed into Australian crowd has history of mental illness
A man with a history of mental illness injured 19 people by plowing an SUV into a crowd of Christmas shoppers in Australia on Thursday. The incident in downtown Melbourne...
Civil war pushing South Sudan closer to starvation
JIECH, South Sudan — Writhing in agony on the dirt floor of his hut, Bob Wol traced the recent gunshot wounds on his thigh and back with his fingers. “I...
Philippine ferry capsizes with 251 aboard
MANILA — A Philippine ferry carrying 251 people capsized on Thursday off an island south of Manila, the capital, a coast guard spokesman said, amid a storm bringing heavy downpours....
Celebs rally behind entrepreneur handing out free suits to at-risk youth
A community organizer in New York is giving out free business suits to young men in high-crime neighborhoods. Kevin Livingston started “100 Suits for 100 Men” in 2012, and the...
Memphis finds legal loophole to remove Confederate statues
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, took down Confederate statues that stood in two public parks on Wednesday — after selling the spaces to a nonprofit organization in order to avoid...
Giants rookies cook up nice gifts for veterans
When Kerry Wynn entered the locker room Wednesday morning, he was told to cover his eyes. The two rookie defensive linemen, Dalvin Tomlinson and Avery Moss, had a surprise for...
No reason for Todd Bowles to be coy on Muhammad Wilkerson
Muhammad Wilkerson was back on the practice field on Wednesday, but whether he’s back in the good graces of coach Todd Bowles isn’t as clear. Bowles sounded indecisive Wednesday whether...
Two arrested after plowing car into pedestrians in Australia
SYDNEY — Australian police said there is no evidence of a terrorist link to a car ramming attack Thursday in central Melbourne that left 19 people injured. Police said the...
Family of teen who died in football log drill files $15M suit
MINEOLA, N.Y. — The family of a 16-year-old boy who died when a log fell on his head during a preseason high school football drill in suburban New York has...
'Russia' will make an appearance at the Winter Olympics
GENEVA — The word "Russia" will appear on the Olympic uniforms worn by the athletes granted an exemption from the country's doping ban at the Pyeongchang Games. More than 200...
One injured after explosion rocks Hollywood restaurant
LOS ANGELES — Police say one person was injured in an explosion that was possibly the result of natural gas at a restaurant in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Fire Department...
Man arrested after trying to trade weed for sheriff's SUV
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado man landed in jail after offering to trade illegal homegrown marijuana for an SUV listed on Craigslist — a vehicle that happened to be...
Jann Wenner sells Rolling Stone after 50 years
Jann Wenner’s 50-year run as owner of Rolling Stone is coming to an end. Jay Penske, whose media company owns Variety and Women’s Wear Daily, scored a deal Wednesday to...
Korean Air 'nut rage' exec to avoid more jail time
SEOUL, South Korea — Local media reports say the former Korean Air executive whose onboard "nut rage" tantrum delayed a flight in 2014 will avoid jail as South Korea's top...
Female kicker makes history in Texas state title game
K-Lani Nava now owns a piece of Texas high school football history, and it came in a state championship game. Nava, a senior at Strawn School, became the first female...
Two-year treasury notes are suddenly sexy
The yield on two-year Treasury notes is now above the average yield on Standard & Poor’s 500 dividends. People who follow this sort of stuff say this is the first...
Cuomo wants revenge porn posters to register as sex offenders
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to criminalize revenge porn — and force the creeps who post it online to register as sex offenders — under a plan he’ll unveil in his...
What counts as progress during Tim Hardaway Jr.'s injury rehab
Tim Hardaway Jr. will be an expensive cheerleader for the 10th straight game Thursday night, but his status seems to at least be trending in the right direction. On Tuesday,...
Further Trump investigations may be good for Wall Street
Wall Street hates it when President Trump gets into trouble. Then it should be happy right now. We now know from e-mails that certain FBI officials had it in for...
Wofford stuns No. 5 North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Wofford coach Mike Young walked into his postgame news conference wearing a soaked dress shirt and sheepishly drying himself with a towel. "Pardon my appearance," Young...