January 10, 2018
3 arrested after toddler drinks meth-laced soda
Three Utah family members were arrested Tuesday after a 3-year-old girl drank methamphetamine-laced soda that was stashed in a water bottle, police said. The child’s mother Lucinda Black, 30, her...
Islanders may play some more games at Nassau Coliseum
The goal of the Islanders playing games at the Nassau Coliseum before moving into a new arena at Belmont Park took a step toward reality Tuesday when NHL commissioner Gary...
Serial killer's daughter reveals how she turned him in to police
The daughter of an admitted serial killer described the moment she realized her father was a murderer and how she managed to turn him in to police, a report Tuesday...
Stephen Curry ruled out after reinjuring ankle
OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State star Stephen Curry was out for Wednesday night's home game against the Clippers after he slipped during the shootaround and re-sprained his troublesome right ankle....
City Council members demand de Blasio address failing NYCHA heating
Forty fired-up City Council members have signed a letter demanding Mayor de Blasio “finally” address the New York City Housing Authority’s failing heating systems. Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres, the letter’s...
Sheriff Joe Arpaio revives Obama 'birther' conspiracy
Disgraced Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio on Wednesday renewed crazy claims that former President Barack Obama’s birth certificate “is a forgery” — and he wants Congress to investigate that conspiracy theory...
CES power outage can't stop tech hotshots from showing off
LAS VEGAS — No power? No problem. Despite an hour-long blackout that left two-thirds of the Las Vegas Convention Center in the dark — forcing thousands of gadget heads to...
China's latest decision could fuel economic struggles for the US
There was big, big bad news on Wednesday. “Senior government officials in China” warned that the country may slow or halt purchases of US Treasuries. China, which owns more than...
De Blasio PR guru's wife lands top City Hall job
The wife of powerhouse PR guru and de Blasio whisperer Jonathan Rosen, one of the infamous “agents of the city” whose communications with City Hall the mayor attempted to shield...
Knicks drop double-overtime crusher to nemesis Bulls
Jeff Hornacek sees the Bulls as rebuilding club similar to his Knicks. Except Chicago finds a way to pull out close games and the Knicks find ways to lose them....
Woman claiming she was raped by waiter taking case to BBB
An upstate woman who says she was raped and brutalized by a waiter at a Hard Rock Hotel in Mexico is taking a bizarre route to justice — complaining to...
Americans dismayed at women's status in the country
Are you unhappy with where women stand in America these days? Well, more people than ever are saying #metoo. On the heels of an explosion of awareness about sexual harassment...
Why I'm all about cryptocurrency — for now
Blockchain. Cryptocurrency. Bitcoin. There, I mentioned the three names that are getting an excessive amount of attention these days. Companies like the once-proud Eastman Kodak and the never proud Long...
Trump should have listened to me about his VP pick
The last time I spoke to President Trump one-on-one was back in late May 2016. I’ve known Trump for 30 years — as many journalists have — but have seen...
'Fire and Fury' publisher can't print copies fast enough
Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” is a runaway best-seller — but publisher Henry Holt appears to have been blind-sided by the frenzy and is still trying to get additional copies...
Starz CEO slams Altice for blocking channel
Ten days after having its programming blacked out by Altice, Starz went nuclear on the New York metro area cable company. Altice executives are lying to their customers and “behaving...
Ackman's Pershing Square fund to slash management fee
Hedgie Bill Ackman on Wednesday ripped a page from a discount retailer’s playbook — he put his product on sale. Ackman’s Pershing Square fund — after posting losses in each...
New York’s public access TV was a cesspool of soft-core porn
Back in the late ’60s, in the nascent days of cable television, George Stoney viewed the innovation as a leap for democracy. The activist, professor and documentary filmmaker — who...
Trial begins for failed Queens politician charged with faking donations
An aspiring Queens pol accused of faking donations in order to get matching taxpayer funds for her losing 2015 campaign went on trial Wednesday. “This is about a candidate who...
Foreign leaders showered Obama with gifts in his final years
Foreign leaders showered former President Barack Obama with more than $100,000 in gifts during his final two years in office, according to federal documents posted online Wednesday. The massive haul...
Lakers pull out of deal with player over STD accusation
The Lakers likely were not expecting controversy from a guy that wasn't even on their payroll yet. Intending to sign free-agent forward Jamil Wilson to a 10-day contract Wednesday, the...
Nets get destroyed in Barclays stinker
The Nets don’t need to look at the referees for the culprits in this one. They just need to look in the mirror. Or at the game film. Either way,...
Two new dog breeds added to American Kennel Club roster
Two dogs have been added to the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds — making the pooches eligible to compete in shows this year. The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is described...
Cold-hearted mugger holds teen at gunpoint for his coat
A gun-wielding mugger sneaked up on a teen, pulled a gun and demanded his coat, police said on Wednesday, releasing security footage of the scary Brooklyn attack. But the victim...
Yankees not out of the Gerrit Cole hunt yet
After a day of wild speculation, Gerrit Cole is still a Pirate and the Yankees have not ruled out acquiring the right-hander, according to a source. The Yankees engaged the...
Woman returns dead Christmas tree to Costco — in January
A crazy shopper returned her Christmas tree to Costco this January for a refund — because it was "dead." Bizarrely, the woman apparently managed to get her money back in...
Mudslides show no mercy as death toll continues to rise in California
MONTECITO, Calif. — Anxious family members awaited word on loved ones Wednesday as rescue crews searched for more than a dozen people missing after mudslides in Southern California destroyed an...
Dashcam shows teen firing at cops before being fatally shot
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — North Little Rock police released dashcam video Wednesday that shows a 17-year-old pull a gun and fire it during a traffic stop before officers fired...
Dad who hid daughter's dead body in restaurant sentenced
CANTON, Ohio — A man whose wife was accused of killing their 5-year-old daughter in a fit of anger has been sentenced to 12 years in an Ohio prison. The...
Mets bringing Jay Bruce back for $39 million
Finally, a sign of life from the hibernating Mets. Looking to bolster an underwhelming lineup, general manager Sandy Alderson turned to a familiar face Wednesday, agreeing to terms with veteran...
Fish market owner charged for forcing kids to work for no pay
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Four people have been charged after former members of a North Carolina-based religious group complained that a minister forced children to work in his fish markets for...
Toilets break in British Parliament, leave strong odor
British Parliament was left in a huge stink yesterday after its 200 toilets stopped working. A burst water pipe led to a dramatic drop in water pressure, with the stench...
Mets turn their attention toward acquiring a bat
The Mets ideally would like to add three bats and call it a winter. But with free agency throughout the industry moving at a glacial pace, team officials remain in...
Teacher accused of sexual misconduct slapped with multiple lawsuits
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against a former Missouri middle school teacher, and the district she taught in, due to her alleged sexual misconduct with three teen boys. Lawsuits are...
Homeless woman steals from kind stranger who bought her KFC: cops
Now that's sticky-finger lickin' good! A good Samaritan was shocked when she discovered that a homeless woman she generously bought a meal for had stolen from her, according to reports....
Assembly speaker, lawmaker helped fund accused Sandy scammer's defense
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and a Brooklyn state Senator cut hefty checks to the campaign of Assemblywoman Pamela Harris after she found out she was under federal investigation — and...
Ramon Sessions knows his Knicks' days could be numbered
Ramon Sessions has been around long enough. He knows how this works. He knows this is a business. He knows to ignore the outside noise. With rumors swirling the Knicks...
Teacher accused of sexting, kissing 12-year-old girl
LADSON, S.C. — A middle school teacher in South Carolina has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old student Media outlets reported that 27-year-old Allison Leigh Chilton...
Murder trial underway for mom accused of shoving crucifix down daughter's throat
OKLAHOMA CITY — A murder trial has begun for an Oklahoma woman charged with killing her 33-year-old daughter by forcing a crucifix and medallion down her throat because she believed...
Enes Kanter baffled on becoming Knicks' clutch odd man out
Enes Kanter isn’t complaining but he’s also wondering why he and the fourth quarter don’t mix any more, calling it “weird’’ — a word he used four times. Kanter entered...
8-year-old girl dies after being shot in eye with BB gun
GRABILL, Ind. — Authorities say an 8-year-old girl has died after a younger child accidentally shot her in the eye with a BB gun in northeastern Indiana. The girl was...
The Trump dossier's credibility is collapsing
No sooner did Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, unilaterally release the testimony of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson than liberals and their advocates in...
Hurricane Sandy case manager accused of swiping $200K meant for victims
A disaster case manager tasked with aiding Hurricane Sandy victims instead pocketed nearly $200,000 in funds meant for their recovery, prosecutors said Wednesday. Regina Lewis, 32, worked for the not-for-profit...
Teen shot grandfather to death, had friends help cover up murder: cops
A Georgia teen gunned down her own grandfather in cold blood, dumped his body in a pond and then tried concealing his death with help from two of her friends,...
Triple H reveals details of intriguing Ronda Rousey dinner
Ronda Rousey took another step toward a potential WWE run. Paul “Triple H” Levesque confirmed to The Post he and the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion dined in Los Angeles...
2 boys die as dangerous flu season ramps up
DAYTON, Ohio — Health officials now say two boys from Ohio have died from the flu in what is shaping up to be one of the most severe flu seasons...
Can the Mets pounce on a maddening second base fit?
There were days when Starlin Castro made the Yankees put their collective face in their hands, cartoon-dad style, and then wail at the heavens for allowing baseball to be invented...
Judge pushes 'El Chapo' trial back to September
Infamous drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán will have to suffer in solitary a little longer, as a Brooklyn judge ruled Wednesday the cartel leader's trial will now kick off...
Breaking down each Giants candidate before decision time
With the first round of interviews complete, The Post breaks down the candidates for the Giants’ head-coaching position: Steve Spagnuolo Giants defensive coordinator and interim head coach Strengths: Well-respected and...
Crazy parenting tips from around the world
Think love is the same in every language? Not exactly. Over the past decade, a new publishing trend has emerged: parenting books that celebrate the child-rearing philosophies of other cultures...
It looks like Trump got through to 'Little Rocket Man'
For all the horror over President Trump’s “fire and fury” tough talk on North Korea, South Korean President Moon Jae-in is giving him “big credit” for diplomatic success. Pyongyang and...
The spineless Republicans of New York
You know New York’s future is grim when even Republicans refuse to push for meaningful relief for overwhelmed state taxpayers, even as federal reforms ratchet up the state’s tax bite....
De Blasio's bogus war on fossil fuels
Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday announced a ridiculous assault on the fossil-fuel industry that powers our city and whose earnings support retired city workers. Taking a cue from fellow leftist...
Man busted for getting frisky outside church in broad daylight
This couple will definitely have to go to confession. Ryan Benjamin Douglas, 31, was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly got busy with a woman in broad daylight while parked outside...
Inside the latest millennial obsession: HQ Trivia
At 8:59 p.m. on a bone-chilling Saturday night at low-key bar Mona’s in the East Village, a group of friends and colleagues huddle quietly in the back, smartphones in hand....
Noosa Yoghurt puts itself up for sale
Noosa Yoghurt — whose business has boomed with sales of high-fat blends and generous helpings of sweet toppings — is putting itself on the block, The Post has learned. The...
Former transportation secretary to probe JFK fiasco
The Port Authority has brought on former US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to investigate the Kennedy Airport water-main debacle that left tens of thousands of passengers stranded, officials announced on...
'Big Little Lies' star eyeing Brooklyn fixer-upper
Alexander Skarsgård, who won a Golden Globe earlier this week for his role in HBO’s “Big Little Lies,” has been house hunting in Brooklyn. Skarsgård also won an Emmy for...
Police searching for skier in dangerous Instagram stunt
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Police in New Hampshire are looking for a skier shown in an online video being dangerously pulled down a street by a car and then falling. The...
Iconic Dakota building struggles amid condo competition
What do Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack and late socialite Jacqueline Bikoff have in common? One buyer is snagging both of their homes inside Manhattan’s storied Dakota building for an undisclosed...
'Grey's' top doc selling gorgeous Hamptons mansion
Actress Ellen Pompeo recently tweeted her shock at actors who worked with alleged sex abuser Woody Allen, who, she added, “married his [adopted] daughter.” Pompeo, best known for her role...
This Brooklyn neighborhood's home prices keep stunning
A single-family home at 112 Rutland Road in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens has sold at its $2.38 million asking price. It is the second-most expensive sale on the street and in the...
Islanders beat out Rangers, Devils in All-Star Game tally
Henrik Lundqvist, John Tavares and Taylor Hall have all secured a return trip to the NHL All-Star Game Wednesday, while Josh Bailey will join them as a first-timer. All four...
Man lived a month with girlfriend's corpse: cops
MONROE, Mich. — Authorities say a Michigan man lived with his girlfriend's corpse for about a month before officers found it while performing a welfare check. The Monroe News reported...
Find famous faces in this celeb photographer's Flatiron flat
Rock royal Jade Jagger, daughter of Mick, is a jewelry designer who collaborated with interior design firm Yoo on a Flatiron District apartment building known as Jade NYC, at 16...
Young mom charged in baby's co-sleeping death
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say a South Carolina woman who had drugs in her system has been charged in connection with the co-sleeping death of her 7-week-old son. The Greenville...
Last year's Yankees victim warns they'll 'bludgeon' baseball
Terry Francona admitted the Yankees “kind of broke our heart” when they beat his Indians in the ALDS in five games after Cleveland won 102 games and the AL Central...
'Raymond' creator on new food show and sitcom reunion dreams
Phil Rosenthal’s latest quirky dive into mixing food and travel differs from his last series in three key ingredients: a new TV home, a new title and even its own...
Teen shot in face in case of mistaken identity left paralyzed
A Texas college student who was gunned down in a suspected case of mistaken identity was left paralyzed, according to her family. Jamie Richards-Hogland, 19, was allegedly shot in the...
Hacker accused of recording minors having sex, stealing data
CLEVELAND — Authorities say a computer hacker in Ohio spied on people, companies and even a police department, sometimes using cameras and microphones of compromised computers to record young people...
How do struggling coaches do in Year 4? A Todd Bowles investigation
Todd Bowles is returning for a fourth year as Jets head coach despite missing the playoffs in his first three seasons with the team. One of the arguments for keeping...
After fire, Instagram-celebrity dog is learning to hug again
Louboutina is learning to hug again. The 6-year-old golden retriever became famous on Instagram for putting her paws around strangers in need of affection, but after a fire ravaged the...
Body parts of 20 horses found on road spurs talk of 'rituals'
A woman on a walk to feed stray dogs made a gruesome discovery early Wednesday alongside a road in South Florida, stumbling upon the remains of nearly two dozen dead...
Teen accused of lying about being raped rejects plea deal
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The case of a former Connecticut college student accused of lying about being raped by two university football players is headed to trial. The Connecticut Post reports...
Bride posts ad selling wedding dress 'worn once by mistake'
A bitter bride has posted a laugh-out-loud advert for her wedding dress that was "worn once by mistake." The woman from New Zealand uploaded a shot of the dress and...
Teen football players admit role in teammate's sex assault
BIXBY, Okla. — New court documents show five Oklahoma high school football players admitted to taking part in the sexual assault of a teammate that prosecutors say wasn't promptly reported....
NYPD boss created illegal smoking lounge at station house
A Brooklyn NYPD boss doled out comp time to his cops so they would turn a dingy station house garage into a private cigar lounge — where officers puff away...
Marcus LoVett drama and season end with odd dad announcement
Day-to-day is done for the season. Marcus LoVett won’t play again this year for St. John’s, according to a tweet late Wednesday afternoon by his father, Marcus LoVett Sr., and...
The beauty world is obsessed with cannabis-infused products
Forget ‘puff, puff, pass.’ Weed lovers are forgoing joints and bongs for weed manicures, lotions and other cannabis-infused products. An LA nail salon is getting buzz for offering “Canna-Cures,” or...
Son of infamous crime boss charged with racketeering
Looks like a son of infamous crime boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante is following in the shambling footsteps of his late dad. Vincent Esposito, 50, was identified by prosecutors Wednesday...
Mystery person leaving flowers, notes for strangers in London
A kind-hearted Londoner is leaving handwritten notes for lucky strangers in a bid to "remind people they are extraordinary." The mystery person has been leaving motivational letters and bunches of...
State senator denies allegations of forcibly kissing staffer
Bronx state Sen. Jeff Klein is denying accusations he forcibly kissed a former staffer late at night at an Albany bar. The Independent Democratic Conference leader said he got a...
Trump: It's 'unlikely' I'll have to interview with Mueller team
President Trump backed away from his promise to cooperate with the investigation into Russian election meddling, saying Wednesday that it "seems unlikely" that he'd give an interview to special counsel...
Vodka-drinking Bruce Arians admits to 'messing' with Giants fans
The Giants may have had no shot, but Bruce Arians apparently needed one. The recently retired Cardinals head coach, who sparked the Nick Saban-to-Giants rumors on "The Herd with Colin...
Fodor’s says you should avoid traveling to this US state
When planning trips in 2018, travelers are being advised to steer clear of the ‘Show Me’ state. That’s what Fodor’s Travel Guide is advising its readers. The prominent New York-based...
Woman facing life in prison for killing abuser appeals sentence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A woman who fatally shot a man who had picked her up for sex when she was 16 was unconstitutionally sentenced to life in prison, her lawyers...
Rapper with song 'Sell Drugsz' gets prison for selling drugs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island rapper whose songs include "Sell Drugsz" has been sentenced to three years in prison for doing just that. Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that 30-year-old...
Dreamers are paying for Obama’s mistake and other comments
From the right: Dreamers Paying for Obama Failure The “single biggest blunder” of Barack Obama’s presidency, contends Shikha Dalmia at The Week, “was his decision to prioritize a makeover of...
Floyd Mayweather asked about #MeToo, brags about his millions
Floyd Mayweather's version of the #MeToo movement has to do with a confirmation of his wealth. The undefeated boxer fumbled through a tone-deaf answer to a question about his take...
Man with dementia who wandered away from wife found dead
LINTHICUM, Md. — A 65-year-old Maryland man with dementia who wandered away from his wife at a Costco store has been found dead. Prince George's County police said Daniel DeHaven...
Man sentenced for marrying stepdaughter — without divorcing mom
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to jail after he married his teenage stepdaughter -- without divorcing her mother first. Christopher I. Hauptmann, 44, pleaded no contest Thursday to charges of...
Dead college student found decomposing in mall
A college student whose body was found at a Georgia mall had been dead for about two weeks, according to officials. Silling A. Man, a Georgia State University sophomore, was...
Armed robbers steal millions in jewels in Ritz Hotel heist
PARIS — French police say that five thieves, some of them armed, have entered the luxury Ritz Hotel in Paris and stolen goods, likely jewels, worth "an important sum." The...
Diet Coke trying to be cool for millennials with new look, flavors
NEW YORK — Diet Coke is getting a makeover to try to invigorate the sugar-free soda's slumping sales. Coca-Cola Co. said Wednesday it's adding a slimmer 12-ounce Diet Coke can,...
Power outage brings CES to a standstill
A major power outage essentially shut down parts of CES in Las Vegas Wednesday. Lights went out in the Las Vegas Convention Center in the late morning, leaving the booths...
Thousands of luggage bags still stuck at JFK
More than 5,000 pieces of luggage are still marooned at JFK Airport three days after a water-main break caused chaos in an already overwhelmed terminal -- and many of them...
'Brooklyn Ripper' finally headed to trial
After nearly four years of waiting, the "Brooklyn Ripper" is finally headed to trial. The long-awaited prosecution of accused child-killer Daniel St. Hubert is slotted to begin March 1. St....
What Yankee Stadium's expanded netting will look like
The Yankees announced details about the additional protective netting that will be installed at Yankee Stadium in time for Opening Day and will extend far down both the first- and...
Where Giants stand with coaching interviews over
The first round of interviews is over for the Giants and the identity of their next head coach could be revealed in the coming days. Or, this could drag on...
Women better at surviving crisis situations than men: study
The “gentle sex” gives men a run for their money. Women are better than men at withstanding crisis conditions like severe famines, epidemics and slavery, according to a recent paper...
Ryan Shazier makes inspirational return to Steelers practice
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdx7_Kqn0iD/ PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Ryan Shazier attended practice for the first time since injuring his spine against Cincinnati last month. Shazier posted a photo on Instagram...
Cop accused of forcing woman to give oral sex could dodge jail
A court officer accused of coercing a woman into giving him oral sex in a Brooklyn courthouse stairwell so he’d help get her boyfriend’s case tossed is mulling a plea...
What too much business travel can do to your health
Traveling for business can take an emotional toll on employees. People who take work trips two weeks or more a month report more symptoms of anxiety and depression and are...
Man accidentally swallows dentures while eating sandwich
A pensioner in India was rushed to a hospital in agony after he swallowed his dentures. Ram Kuber Phatak, 77, was eating a sandwich when his dentures apparently came loose...
Stolen Battle of New Orleans rifle returned to museum
A historic flintlock rifle that was used during the Battle of New Orleans has been returned to the museum it was stolen from over 35 years ago. FBI agents and...
Men plead not guilty in sick shark 'lynching'
Three Florida men captured in horrifying footage of a shark being dragged behind a boat at high speeds have pleaded not guilty to aggravated animal cruelty charges. Attorneys for the...
Mueller adds cybercrimes prosecutor to Russia probe team
Special counsel Robert Mueller has added a prosecutor who specializes in cybercrimes to his team investigating Russia’s interference in the election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign. A spokesman...
Emily Ratajkowski does damage control after insensitive post
https://youtu.be/nqcem8ws2-c Emily Ratajkowksi has been the face — or, rather, the hair — of Kérastase for two days, and she’s already made people mad. On Monday, Ratajkowski shared a skin-baring...
More than half of voters think Trump is unfit to be president: poll
Slightly more than half of American voters say President Trump is intelligent, but 69 percent say he is not level-headed and 57 percent believe he is unfit for the White...
Farmers create onions that don't make you cry
Onions that won't make you cry when you cut into them will soon hit the market -- and they aren't genetically modified. After decades of research and crossbreeding between different...
Saudi police arrest 'everyone involved' in gay wedding video
Saudi police have arrested young men who were sprayed with confetti in a "gay wedding video." Mecca police made the arrests after the men were seen walking side by side...
Human Ken doll has four ribs removed to get a slimmer waist
Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves said he feels like he has been "run over by a truck" after becoming the first man to have four ribs removed to leave him...
Porn star deaths add to the adult industry's pain
Porn star Odette Delacroix has spoken out about the “unbearable” pressures of the adult industry after four of her fellow performers died in just two months. Olivia Nova, 20, was...
Feds crack down on birth tourism at 'maternity hotels'
Federal Homeland Security agents raided 20 alleged “maternity hotels” in Southern California where pregnant Chinese women pay tens of thousands of dollars to live to ensure a “made in America”...
'Smart underwear' is here, and it's ridiculous
Now your skivvies have a higher IQ than you do. Skiin’s “smart underwear” is taking the wearables game to a whole new region, Mashable reports. The high-tech underthings, unveiled at...
Man reportedly rams stolen tank into supermarket, swipes wine
He wanted to get tanked. A Russian man stole an armored vehicle north of the Arctic circle and rammed it into a supermarket, where he stole a bottle of red...
Ex-MTA driver kills girlfriend, her kid before shooting himself: cops
A former MTA worker gunned down his bus-driver girlfriend and her 29-year-old daughter before shooting himself in the head Wednesday — all while the younger woman’s baby was sleeping in...
This fetish is so weird, only one person has it
Rule 34 of the internet: If it exists, there is porn of it — no exceptions. So of course sea-monster porn is a thing. But it’s a very acquired taste....
School board gets death threats after teacher's arrest
A Louisiana school board has received death threats after a teacher was handcuffed and forcibly removed from a meeting when she questioned the superintendent’s pay raise, according to reports. The...
MLB agent caught allegedly filming players in shower
An agent for numerous minor and Major League Baseball players has been fired by his agency and has been suspended by the players’ union for allegedly filming his clients while...
Beatrice Inn's head chef is in hot water over alleged wage theft
The head chef of the celebrity hangout Beatrice Inn -- where a dry aged porterhouse goes for $375 -- is starving her staff, according to a new class action lawsuit...
Janitor swipes $1,500 designer belt from airport scanner
A traveler at Newark Airport took off his $1,500 Louis Vuitton belt for a security screening, only to have it stolen by a janitor, according to Port Authority police. The...
Trump takes credit for historic low in black unemployment
President Trump on Wednesday touted the country’s plummeting unemployment rate — and for the fourth time in a week took credit for the historically low jobless rate among African-Americans. “Unemployment...
Man's attempt to kill spider with blowtorch backfires badly
Firefighters are called to plenty of accidental blazes but this is probably the first one they’ve been to that was started by a spider. Emergency services rushed to an apartment...
Immigration agents raid dozens of 7-Eleven stores
LOS ANGELES — US immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers in what officials described as the largest operation...
When does 'micro-cheating' cross the line?
Unsettling news for anyone in a committed relationship: You’re most likely cheating on your partner, or being cheated on, without even realizing it. Introducing micro-cheating, the newest buzzword in committed...
Body of missing college kid found in park
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Southern California authorities say they have found the body of a missing University of Pennsylvania student in a park. The Orange County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday...
Trump calls televised immigration talks 'tremendous'
President Trump on Wednesday heaped praise on his televised White House sitdown on immigration and border security with a bipartisan group of two dozen members of the House and Senate...
Fourth woman accuses financier of raping her in penthouse sex dungeon
A fourth woman has filed a lawsuit accusing former Soros Fund portfolio manager Howard Rubin of brutalizing her in his Manhattan penthouse sex dungeon, saying he ignored her repeated use...
Trump revives promise to toughen libel laws
President Trump on Wednesday revived a campaign promise to toughen America’s libel laws to make it easier for people to sue media outlets for damages. “We are going to take...
Confused readers are buying the wrong 'Fire and Fury'
It’s “Fire and Fury” fever. Confused readers are buying a military book in droves all because it has a title similar to Michael Wolff’s bombshell “Fire and Fury: Inside the...
Moms of boys face different fears after wave of sexual misconduct scandals
Of the many American women dismayed by the wave of sexual misconduct scandals, there’s a subgroup with distinctive hopes and fears: mothers of boys. Among them are women who have...
Ex-MLB pitcher under fire for joke about beloved fallen bat dog
The Trenton Thunder family has lost a beloved very good boy and gained an enemy. Former longtime major league pitcher Ryan Dempster is under fire from fans of dogs and...
Coast Guard airlifts family of 5 from roof after mudslide traps them
A quick burst of heavy rain caused massive mudslides across Santa Barbara County in California. When a family with a newborn baby became trapped in their house, the San Diego...
Rescuers search for mudslide survivors
Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped in their homes or swept away by a deluge of mud and debris following heavy rains in Southern California. At least 15 people...
Copies of 'Fire and Fury' are flying off the shelves
Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” sold more than 29,000 hardcover copies in its first week of publication, NPD BookScan told The Associated Press. That number, announced Wednesday and the highest...
Teen found dead in school bathroom in apparent suicide
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A southern Arizona elementary school was placed on lockdown after authorities received reports of an active shooter. Authorities say a 14-year-old student was later found dead...
Teens face trafficking charges after bringing pot-laced candy to school: cops
Four teenagers are facing aggravated drug trafficking charges after marijuana-laced candy showed up at a high school in Maine, police said. Adam Bradshaw, 19, of Ellsworth, was issued a summons...
IV bag shortage has hospitals scrambling during flu season
TRENTON, N.J. — An ongoing shortage of fluids used to deliver medicine and treat dehydrated patients has hospital workers scrambling in the midst of a nasty flu season and supplies...
Most Trump condos were sold to secretive buyers
President Trump’s companies sold more than $35 million in real estate last year, with the bulk of it going to secretive shell companies that hide the buyers’ identities, a new...
Village townhouse could sell for half off in upcoming auction
In a sign of the times, a beautiful art-filled West Village townhouse once asking $20 million is going up for sale in a foreclosure auction slated for Jan. 17. The...
Motorcyclist gets naked and pops a wheelie during rush hour
A firefighter in Sweden put on a show for commuters stuck in rush-hour traffic. Stripping completely bare, Johannes Erlands rode down the busy road and even popped a wheelie for his...
MLB coach dealt another unthinkable tragedy
Former MLB coach Rich Donnelly lost another child late Sunday, when his son, Michael, died after he was struck by a car while trying to save a stranded driver in...
Hero saves baby buried under four feet of mud
A California teen was trapped in a house swept away by raging mudslides for hours until rescue crews heard her screams through the roar of morning rain. Firefighters slogged through...
Gitmo detainees accuse guards of invasive 'groin searches'
Guantanamo detainees linked to the 9/11 attacks may have taken a page from the “Me Too” movement, accusing guards of sexual harassment -- for conducting invasive “groin searches,” according to...
De Blasio sues major oil companies over climate change
The de Blasio administration has filed a federal lawsuit against a handful of major oil companies for their role in climate change and its impact on New York City —...
Canadian naked water slide day inspires typical anti-naked backlash
Thrillseekers are gearing up for a wild time at a nude event in Canada, but not everyone is happy. On January 14, adventurous souls will fling themselves down water slides,...
Men get way more leisure time than women, data shows
Women now have less leisure time than they did 15 years ago, while men are taking more time for themselves. That's according to new data released by the Office for...
Jackie O's glorious Hamptons retreat sells in two parcels
The Hamptons estate where Jackie Kennedy Onassis spent her childhood summers has sold — but in two parcels. One 4-acre parcel from the main estate, at 40 Middle Lane in...
Unemployed white tech bros: We’re discriminated against
An engineer who was fired by Google for circulating an anti-diversity memo sued the company this week, alleging that the tech giant discriminates against white, conservative men. He’s likely not...
Yankees had shut down Gerrit Cole talks
Gerrit Cole is still available, but the Yankees have cooled on the right-hander. An industry source told The Post's George A. King III that the Yankees had shut down talks with...
Utah residents warned of Hepatitis A outbreak at 7-Eleven
WEST JORDAN, Utah – Salt Lake County health leaders say many people are coming forward after they issued an alert about a Hepatitis A outbreak at a 7-Eleven in West...
I escaped from a child sex cult
A woman who escaped from a sex cult as a teen is sharing her harrowing tale — including being forced to perform sex acts on "uncles" and being sent to...
Yet another GOP congressman says he won't run for re-election
California Rep. Darrell Issa said Wednesday he won’t seek re-election this year — the 18th GOP House member to retire in a wave that boosts the odds that Democrats can...
I tried 'not dating' like a French woman
Somehow, somewhere in the mid-'00s, French women became the ne plus ultra of life goals. That's when "French Women Don't Get Fat," the sanctimonious anti-dieting diet book by Mireille Guiliano...
Inside the pressure-filled lives of North Korea's only Olympians
They're a pair of skaters who love reading, music and have a soft spot for the leader of their adopted home: Justin Trudeau. But the charmed life of anonymity and...
Trump slams 'sneaky' Feinstein for releasing dossier testimony
President Trump on Wednesday blasted "sneaky" Sen. Dianne Feinstein for releasing a Fusion GPS founder's testimony to a Senate panel, saying she did so in an "underhanded and possibly illegal...
Here's who would win if Oprah ran against Trump
Oprah Winfrey would defeat President Trump by 10 percentage points if the election were held now, a new poll released Wednesday shows, but there's still a sizable crowd of undecideds....
White supremacist accused of terrorism in Amtrak attack
An alleged white supremacist who attended a deadly rally in Charlottesville, Va., last year faces federal charges after trying to wreck an Amtrak train in Nebraska, authorities said. Taylor Michael...
Ikea offers discount if you pee on their new ad
Standard pregnancy tests are so 2017 — this year it’s all about peeing on magazine ads to find out if you have a bun in the oven. Ikea’s latest magazine...
Sneaky MVP candidate and evolution make these Raptors different
We are about halfway through the season, and one of the standard NBA storylines has a different feel to it. For four straight years, DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors have...
Warren Buffett predicts 'bad end' for cryptocurrencies
Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett said on Wednesday he will never invest in cryptocurrencies. “I can say almost with certainty that cryptocurrencies will come to a bad end,” Buffett told CNBC...
Cops hunt rapist who attacked a disabled woman in her home
This is the creep who followed a disabled 64-year-old woman to her Bronx home and raped her, police said. The woman, who uses a walker, was headed home to her...
These are the worst days to fly in 2018
This is a good time to start planning a vacation, because if you know when to fly – and just as important, when not to fly – you could save...
Stocks slide on fears China will slow US debt purchases
Wall Street’s major indexes slipped on Wednesday, stalling the rally that marked the start of 2018, after a report that China is considering slowing or halting purchases of US government...
Studies find evidence of a fourth dimension
We live in a three-dimensional reality. Because of that, it’s pretty hard to imagine what a four-dimensional reality might be like, but that isn’t stopping physicists from trying to figure...
Older Americans afraid that youths are coming for their jobs
Three in 10 Americans over the age of 30 genuinely fear losing their job one day and they're worried that they'll soon be outdated or replaced by a younger employee....
Now Starlin Castro is begging away from Derek Jeter
One former Yankee can't wait to get away from another. Starlin Castro wants to be traded away from the Marlins as new ownership, led by Derek Jeter, cuts salary and...
Suspected robber’s dumb Snapchat video lands him in jail
A Texas man was arrested for a pair of robberies after a video surfaced on Snapchat of him firing a gun out the window of a moving car, authorities said....
21st Century Fox close to buying Sinclair TV stations
Twenty-First Century Fox is looking to finalize a deal to buy about 10 television stations from Sinclair Broadcast Group, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Sinclair is selling the channels...
It doesn't pay to get into business with LaVar Ball
Perhaps LaVar Ball should worry less if the Lakers are playing for Luke Walton and more if LaVar himself is paying. Big Baller Brand, the apparel company run by Papa...
Former child model killed herself over bullying: family
A former child model, who was once the face of an iconic Australian hat brand, killed herself because she couldn't take being hounded by cyber-bullies anymore, her family said. Amy...
Sears raises $100M in new financing, more cuts planned
Sears has secured $100 million in new financing, will seek twice that from other sources, and will attempt $200 million in additional cost cuts this year unrelated to store closings....
Tillerson renews probe into 'sonic attacks' at US Embassy in Cuba
After finding no evidence of sonic attacks at the US Embassy in Havana, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has ordered a renewed inquiry into the issue, reports said. President Trump...
Subways suck for a second straight day
The Winter of Hell is here — and there’s nothing but stormy skies on the horizon for straphangers. Commuters across the Big Apple endured a second day of infuriating subway...
Astronaut apologizes for 'fake news' about growth spurt
A Japanese astronaut has apologized for causing “fake news” after tweeting he had grown 3.5 inches since landing on the International Space Station. Norishige Kanai, 41, hastily corrected his initial...
Samsung shares slip on lowered forecast
Samsung Electronics said it would likely rake in a record fourth-quarter profit but the guidance fell short of consensus estimate, spooking investors already worried that a memory chip boom could...
Search for fugitive killer dead ends when police try to question silent monks
Investigators hunting for one of France’s most notorious killers were stymied this week when their chase led them to a monastery -- where most potential witnesses have taken a vow...
Uber will pay up to $3M to settle with NY drivers
Uber Technologies agreed to pay up to $3 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of 2,421 drivers in New York who accused the ride-sharing company of...
Trump: Federal judge's ruling on DACA exposes 'broken' system
President Trump on Wednesday blasted a federal judge's ruling to block his administration from ending a program that shields "Dreamers" from deportation, saying it shows "how broken and unfair our...
Lindsey Vonn defends relationship with 'stubborn' Tiger Woods
Vonn and Woods split in May 2015.
Priest busted for possession of child porn and meth
An associate pastor at Roman Catholic churches in Illinois faces 16 felony child porn charges as well as a methamphetamine possession charge, authorities said. The Rev. Gerald Hechenberger, 54, who...
Hooker riding shotgun helps send driver in DUI crash to prison
A prostitute who jumped out of the passenger seat of a car to flag down cops after the drunken driver -- who was also hopped up on cocaine -- ran...
Police hunting for rapist with bite marks on penis
It won’t be hard to find this creep. South African police are searching for a rapist whose penis was gravely injured when a pregnant mom bit it as he attacked...
Gold Star dad stumps for Democratic candidates
A Gold Star father who sparred with President Trump over the death of his Muslim son is using his political fame to promote Democratic candidates for this year’s primaries, according...
Senate letter to Apple questions iPhone battery slowdown
The chairman of a Senate committee overseeing business issues asked Apple to answer questions about its disclosure that it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries, according to a letter seen...
Titans' upset plan: Make Tom Brady 'look like Blake Bortles'
Who should be more insulted: Tom Brady or Blake Bortles? Safety Kevin Byard explained what the Titans have to do to stun the Patriots in the AFC Divisional playoffs on...
Iovine denies report that he's leaving Apple Music
Music mogul Jimmy Iovine is committed to staying at Apple's music streaming service, according to a report by Variety on Tuesday. "I am committed to doing whatever Eddy [Cue], Tim...
Eric Garner's dad allegedly assaulted at granddaughter's funeral
Eric Garner's father is claiming a relative conked him in the head with a plastic soda bottle during his granddaughter’s funeral, police sources said Wednesday. Ben Carr, 68, whose son...
Pastor gets standing ovation after admitting 'sexual incident' with teen
A Memphis pastor made a startling confession that he had engaged in a “sexual incident” with a high school student 20 years ago – then received a standing ovation from...
Berkshire Hathaway adds two new board members
OMAHA, Nebraska — Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is adding Gregory E. Abel and Ajit Jain as directors, boosting the size of its board to 14 members. The company said Wednesday...
Senators' report warns of Russian meddling across Europe
Congressional Democrats warned in a new report that Russia is ramping up its efforts to undermine European nations and faulted President Trump for failing to take action to safeguard elections...
Dogs keep getting zapped on this Brooklyn block
At least five dogs have been zapped by stray voltage on a Brooklyn sidewalk — and protective pooch owners are barking mad over the shocking hazard, sources told The Post....
South Korean president 'open' to meeting with Kim Jong Un
South Korea's leader gave President Trump props on Wednesday, saying he deserves "big credit" for pressuring North Korea to return to the negotiating table after a two-year absence. “I think...
How to give a 'touchless orgasm'
Certified clinical sexologist Nikki Morgan offers clients an experience she calls the "touchless orgasm." She claims to be able to channel a body's energy and spread the orgasm throughout the...
Dramatic video shows terrified child rescued from the rubble in Syria
A young child was dramatically pulled from the rubble in Eastern Ghouta, Syria. Recent airstrikes aimed at Saqba, a small town just 4 miles east of Damascus, reportedly killed 17...
Equifax isn't going to like new Senate bill
Four months after Equifax admitted that more than 145 million Americans’ personal information was stolen, two Democratic senators have unveiled a bill to place stricter regulations on credit reporting agencies...
Correction officer accused of repeatedly raping female inmate
A federal correction officer repeatedly raped a Brooklyn inmate and even threatened to throw her in solitary confinement if she ratted him out, the woman testified on Tuesday. “I was...
Robber accidentally shoots self during break in
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Police in Virginia say a robber broke into an apartment and accidentally shot himself. The Washington Post reported that the robbery occurred Sunday in Alexandria. Police said...
Teen arrested after dad finds nude photos of child on his phone
A Missouri teen has been arrested, charged with taking nude photos of a 2-year-old girl with the intent of selling them to a high school classmate, authorities said. The 17-year-old,...
Two endangered Florida panthers found dead a day apart
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Two endangered Florida panthers have been found dead a day apart. They're the first deaths reported in 2018, both caused vehicle strikes. The Florida Fish and...
80-year-old man arrested for masked bank robbery
BERLIN — Swiss authorities say they have apprehended an 80-year-old man on allegations he robbed a bank near the city of Lucerne. Lucerne canton (state) prosecutors said Tuesday the man,...
Reporters arrested for covering ethnic cleansing are charged with violating Myanmar law
BANGKOK — Prosecutors in Myanmar formally charged two journalists from the Reuters news agency on Wednesday with violating the Official Secrets Act, signaling the case will go forward despite international...
Former Met signs deal with Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Free-agent catcher Rene Rivera and the Angels have agreed to a one-year contract. Rivera has played for six teams over nine seasons in a major league career...
Doctor allegedly had radio-host wife killed to protect drug ring
A New Jersey doctor running an illegal prescription opioid drug ring with a motorcycle gang had a member hire someone to kill his wife after she threatened to expose the...
Domino's CEO to step down in June
Domino's Pizza Inc. said on Tuesday its chief executive, Patrick Doyle, will leave the biggest US pizza delivery chain in June and would be replaced by Richard Allison, currently president...
What NBC plans to do about potential Super Bowl protests
PASADENA, California — US television network NBC, broadcaster of this year’s Super Bowl, will show any players who kneel during the pre-game national anthem to protest racial inequality, the game’s...
Patrick Ewing couldn't have asked for better homecoming
Fitting, that is was 33 years ago Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin last faced off at the Garden with Georgetown and St. John’s. In his first year as a head...