February 14, 2018
Seton Hall's free fall continues in loss to No. 4 Xavier
CINCINNATI — Seton Hall is suddenly on the NCAA bubble. The Pirates dropped their season-high fourth game in a row, 102-90 to No. 4 Xavier, who got a 37-point effort...
Shamorie Ponds propels red-hot St. John's to fourth straight win
CHICAGO — Shamorie Ponds continued his remarkable run with 26 points and a career-high 10 assists and St. John’s continued its turnaround with a 77-76 win over DePaul on Wednesday...
Alleged Florida shooter appeared to flaunt weapons on Instagram
The gunman behind the Florida school massacre appeared to be feuding with people on Instagram — where he posted pics of his "arsenal" and claimed shooting was "group therapy," according...
NBC analyst scrambles after blaming skier's marriage
Bode Miller couldn't catch his words as quickly as he used to turn down the mountain. The former US skiing star, who is making his TV debut as a skiing...
Jeter lieutenant confident Marlins can be 'great' again
JUPITER, Fla. — Gary Denbo was a vital hire for Derek Jeter, being named vice president of player development and scouting for the Marlins, coming from the tremendous success he...
Judge scolds lawyers at ex-Cuomo aide's trial
The judge at the corruption trial of a former top aide to Gov. Cuomo had to remind a defense lawyer to "be an adult" and ignore another attorney who criticized...
One Long Island luger still could come home with Olympic medal
Long Island still has one more chance to have an Olympic medal brought home in luge. Team USA’s Justin Krewson, of Eastport, and Andrew Sherk finished eighth (1:32.652) in doubles...
There's one way to destroy this lovable Tiger Woods
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The Tiger Woods his current peers have come to know in the past few years, as he’s emerged from a rash of personal problems and back...
State Legislature moves NY primary day off of 9/11
The state Legislature has passed a bill to change the date of this year’s party primaries for state offices from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. Gov. Cuomo is expected to...
Nets lose another late lead as skid hits seven
A late defensive collapse sent the Nets into the All-Star break mired in the league’s second-longest losing skid. Brooklyn led with just over three minutes left Wednesday before failing to...
Knicks blow huge lead in one of their biggest chokes ever
A train wreck for seven games, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a torrid 32 points in the first half Wednesday and the Knicks built a 27-point lead. Then the Knicks threw...
Blankfein: Trump's economy is better than Hillary's would've been
The economy is doing better under President Trump than it would have under a Hillary Clinton administration, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein, a staunch Hillary supporter, said on Wednesday....
The Federal Reserve broke the American economy
The US economy is broken. I tried to explain that belief often over the past 10 years. I argued that not only was the American economy weak, but it was...
Student arrested on suspicion of school shooting plan
EVERETT, Wash. — Everett police arrested an 18-year-old student Tuesday whom they believe was planning to shoot people at his high school. Officers arrested Joshua Alexander O'Connor at ACES High...
Missing 4-year-old found safe in another state after home invasion
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. — A 4-year-old girl who disappeared from her South Carolina home where her mother was found badly beaten has been found safe a day later in Alabama,...
Amazon becomes third-most valuable company in the world
It’s a changing of the guard — new tech leap-frogging old tech. Amazon stock surged 2.6 percent on Wednesday, allowing the company for the first time to close trading with...
Scott Pruitt finally explains why he flies first class
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt finally explained Wednesday why he flies first class: so he doesn’t rub shoulders with people in coach who might be security threats. “We’ve reached...
Why Trump had better be mindful of his handling of #MeToo movement
Could the Rob Porter scandal do lasting damage to the Trump presidency? To follow mainstream media coverage: yes. To follow Trump’s Black Swan candidacy and victory: probably not. One would...
Chris Kreider reveals how 'grateful' he is to be back on ice
Chris Kreider felt different Wednesday when he finally rejoined his Rangers teammates on the ice, practicing for the first time since undergoing surgery in early January that removed a part...
Coach shot while shielding students during Florida massacre
A football coach was reportedly shot and injured while shielding students during Wednesday's massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Coach Aaron Feis — who was once a security...
eBay, Jet.com ban products made from donkey hides
Consumers looking for supplements made from donkey hides won’t find them on Jet.com or eBay anymore. An animal rights group successfully persuaded the online behemoths to stop selling supplements that...
Prosecution’s star witness in Percoco trial mocked disabled pal
Things turned ugly Wednesday at the corruption trial of ex-Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco, as email evidence showed him and the prosecution’s tainted, star witness cruelly mocking a co-defendant’s affliction. Day...
Animal activists protest Marc Jacobs show
Remember the good old days of Fashion Week, when PETA protesters would bum-rush the runway and throw cream pies at Anna Wintour's fur coat? Animal lovers brought a little bit...
Chipotle stocks jump as investors cheer new CEO
Chipotle Mexican Grill is having a moment — a positive one for a change. After naming a new chief executive — Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Taco Bell —...
'Black Panther' cast just wants to take a nap
The cast of “Black Panther” may be the coolest people on the planet — but they’re not afraid to nerd out in bowling shoes. “We’re totally family,” star Danai Gurira...
Divorcing couple fighting over $830K worth of bitcoin
Crypto traders might not like it, but there are plenty of reasons to regulate bitcoin and all its brethren. The nature of digital money gives governments around the world plenty...
The best hope for cutting US drug costs
Americans are suffering pharmaceutical sticker shock. But the remedy Democrats are backing — price controls on prescription drugs — would inflict more harm by halting new medical discoveries and dooming...
Bibi's 'legal woes' are a sign of how US dysfunction has infected Israel
The recommendation of Israeli police that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted for graft looks to me like an acute case of a malady that is itself a threat to...
Royals scout kicked out as the union's free-agent camp opens
As teams started spring training workouts across Florida and Arizona, the players' association had a Royals scout escorted out of the union's opening training session for unsigned free agents. About...
Cuomo’s cynical abuse of a crisis that didn’t come
The past year has been a roller-coaster for New York’s health-care system, as Congress tried repeatedly to scale back Medicaid and dismantle the Affordable Care Act while allowing other health-related...
Model tours downtown Beekman Residences rental
Angola-born, New York-based top model Maria Borges has been house hunting downtown, where she toured a 45th-floor rental at the Beekman Residences in the Financial District. The fashionable 1,624-square-foot unit...
The risky rush to close Rikers
When it comes to Rikers Island, City Hall’s desperation is showing. Mayor de Blasio and his minions had a two-step response Wednesday to the weekend’s brutal attack on a correction...
Miami mansion built for Victoria’s Secret model asks $26M
Developer Valerio Morabito built a trophy home in Miami Beach for his wife, Victoria’s Secret model Vita Sidorkina. But she loves their current place right nearby — close enough, in...
David Rakoff’s old Gramercy apartment is for sale
Here’s a New York pad filled with creative history. Once home to the late writer and humorist David Rakoff, this 134 E. 16th St. apartment also starred in two Andy...
Is any US politician taking Russia seriously?
Is anyone in US politics truly taking the Russian threat seriously? Two recent developments make us doubt it. One of them starts with the renewed warning that Moscow this year...
Dangerous Rikers inmates could be heading to your part of town
Rikers Island just keeps getting more dangerous — and now it’s coming to your backyard. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday unveiled his long-awaited plan to close the troubled jail...
Model-turned-diplomat spends $1.7M on Miami penthouse
Honduras-born Lizzette Kattan de Pozzi got her start as a model in New York, where she once lived in an Upper East Side “love shack” with Calvin Klein in the...
GOP strategist moves into $13K-per-month Plaza pad
Republican strategist and TV commentator Noelle Nikpour has rented a unit at the iconic Plaza for $13,000 a month. The one-bedroom, 1 1/2-bathroom home at 1 Central Park South comes...
Charging Bull has earned its spot
It seems Fearless Girl, the marketing-stunt statue near Wall Street that became an instant tourist attraction, will get a new, permanent home. Fine — but don’t let her drag Charging...
Meet the Army vet taking on Sessions over medical marijuana
Jose Belen was just 20 years old when he and a team of U.S. Army combat soldiers accidentally shot a 7-year-old Iraqi girl in the head during a firefight at...
Ex-colleague: All obese cop did was 'f--king eat'
The morbidly obese ex-NYPD cop who’s suing the city for a tax-free, job-related disability pension was notorious for stuffing his face before health problems cut short his career, former colleagues...
Princeton professor who used N-word cancels free speech course
TRENTON, N.J. — A Princeton University professor canceled a course he teaches on cultural freedoms and hate speech after his use of a racial slur during a class discussion led...
These senior housing projects are nicer than your home
A forthcoming rental building on the Upper West Side has undeniably luxurious extras, including a library lounge, a hair salon and a movie theater. There’s just one catch: You have...
How cops busted ex-Yankee accused of being drug kingpin
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza, who earned more than $43 million over 14 seasons, denied allegations Wednesday that he is a cocaine dealer. The former Major...
Daycare workers think a parent brought in pot cookies
BANGOR, Maine — Police in Maine say daycare workers suspect a parent brought them cookies tainted with marijuana. Bangor Sgt. Brent Beaulieu said no children ate the cookies that were...
'Orange is the New Black' set to reopen as jail
They’d rather just keep Laverne Cox. Kew Gardens’ Queens Detention Center will be reopened as a jail for the first time since 2002 to help with the closure of Rikers...
Why I went from Catholic schoolgirl to Hasidic Jewish wife
Growing up in a Catholic family in East New York in the ’90s, Yehudit Chervony, nee Yomaira Tamayo, didn’t even know what a Jew was. Now, she belongs to a...
Tinder swindler claims he was assaulted in jail, sues city for $12M
Just swipe left on this fraudster already. Tinder swindler Brandon Kiehm — who stole thousands of dollars from women he met on the dating app by lying about needing money...
Ex-model accused of trying to hire hit man enters plea
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A former model accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill the mother of her two stepdaughters has entered not guilty pleas in Ohio. Tara...
Judge will soon decide fate of NYPD cop accused of murder
The NYPD sergeant on trial for the fatal shooting of a bat-wielding Bronx woman will learn his fate Thursday morning, a judge decreed Wednesday. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Robert Neary...
Ex-Panama president gets $1M bail in US but release on hold
MIAMI — A Miami federal judge agreed to release former Panama president Ricardo Martinelli on $1 million bail as he fights extradition to his home country, but immediately put a...
Millennials can actually afford to buy a home in these cities
New York’s just not affordable! Or so goes the cry of many young professionals living in the city who want to buy rather than rent. But never fear, there are...
Man robs Victoria's Secret store on eve of Valentine's Day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Police in Little Rock are searching for a man who shoved a worker and stole more than $500 worth of bras, underwear and other merchandise from...
NYC's most expensive townhouse sets new record
Ukrainian-born, Moscow-raised billionaire Len Blavatnik has paid a record $90 million for an Upper East Side mansion, sources told the Post. The seller, Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, sold the home...
Off-duty cop nabs shooting suspect after daughter's birthday celebration
This arrest is brought to you by the letters N-Y-P-D. An off-duty Bronx cop who’d just celebrated his daughter’s first birthday at a performance of "Sesame Street Live" at Madison...
The last starting pitcher Yankees added wants this staff to be it
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole seemed like he could end up with the Yankees this offseason before he went to Houston. Yu Darvish was linked to the Yankees at last year’s...
This 11-year-old knows more about investing than you
Eleven-year-old George Weiksner needed some cash, and his $5.50 weekly allowance wasn’t cutting it. So, last August, the sixth-grader invested $200 he’d earned helping out around his family’s Old Greenwich,...
Netflix series 'Everything Sucks!' isn't just for nostalgic ’90s nerds
Pop culture has been focusing its laser on the 1990s — and “Everything Sucks!” is the latest addition to that period in US history. “If you look at the pattern...
Production assistants claim HBO took revenge over wages lawsuit
HBO took revenge on production assistants who’d scored $8 million to settle an unpaid wages suit with the cable network — by docking their hours or completely cutting them out...
This county just made every adult an organ donor
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Senators in the Netherlands approved a new law Tuesday that makes all Dutch adults potential organ donors unless they opt out. The law narrowly passed in...
Disturbing videos show students hiding during massacre
Horrifying footage has emerged showing students huddling in fear and screaming for their lives during Wednesday's deadly school shooting in Florida. One video, obtained and published by the Miami Herald,...
Man uses 'Find My Friends' app to locate missing girlfriend's body
ATLANTA — Atlanta police say a man used the tracking application on a cell phone to help locate the body of his missing girlfriend. Area media report police were flagged...
Suspect in Florida school shooting pulled fire alarm to create panic
The alleged school shooter in Florida pulled a fire alarm at the Parkland high school to create panic and chaos before perpetrating his bloody massacre, a report said. The suspect...
17 killed in Florida high school shooting, one of deadliest in history
There were 17 people killed Wednesday in the shooting at a South Florida high school, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said, making the massacre one of the deadliest school shootings...
This hulking Yankees duo already feels different
TAMPA -- The 6-foot-6 mega-star right fielder, owner of the richest contract in North American team sports, was obtained by the Yankees, whose right fielder had just finished second in...
Red Sox are biggest threat as Boston radio scandals grow
The hits keep on coming for Boston radio station WEEI and its talking heads. The Red Sox emerged on Wednesday with a statement of "growing concern" over WEEI's accumulation of...
Former MySpace exec sues neighbors over 'excessive noise'
The former co-president of MySpace has no space to relax in his $9 million Tribeca loft because of “excessive and intrusive levels of noise and vibrations” coming from his upstairs...
Man arrested after teen found chained to punching bag
A Florida man was arrested after authorities discovered a teen chained to a punching bag inside a home, officials said. Carlos Alavrez, who is the victim's guardian, was arrested Tuesday...
Tragic car crash involving popular golfer leaves tournament shaken
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- On the eve of the Genesis Open, tragic news involving one of the most well-liked players on the PGA Tour from one of the most well-respected...
NY Times employees are reportedly sick of their columnists
A mutiny is brewing among employees at The Gray Lady. New York Times workers are reportedly fuming over a now-deleted tweet written by staff editor and opinion writer Bari Weiss....
The Jets officially have an offensive coordinator
The Jets made it official Wednesday, naming Jeremy Bates their offensive coordinator in addition to retaining his role as quarterbacks coach, meaning Bates will take over the play-calling duties in...
Google Chrome will start blocking annoying online ads
Google, the undisputed king of online advertising, is getting into the ad-blocking business. Starting Thursday, users of the Google Chrome internet browser will notice that their browsing experience will be...
Mnuchin promises to fix hedge fund tax loophole
Hedge funds that thought they outsmarted the tax man may soon be in for a rude awakening. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that he is working with the Internal...
The stud arms of Yankees future don't want to wait much longer
TAMPA -- A year ago at this time, James Kaprielian was the top pitching prospect in the Yankees’ minor league system. Less than a month into the season, Kaprielian learned...
Men sentenced to prison for teen's mistaken identity slashing
Two thugs who orchestrated and carried out the brutal slashing of a 16-year-old girl as she walked to school -- mistakenly targeting the wrong teen -- were sentenced to 19...
Mayor accused of promising speed bumps for sex
LANTANA, Fla. — A woman has accused the mayor of a Florida town of promising to get speed bumps put on streets in her neighborhood in exchange for sex. In...
Adoptive brother reaches plea deal in death of teen sister
ADEL, Iowa — The adoptive brother of a 16-year-old girl who died of malnutrition in her family home has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Court records say a hearing...
Man charged after texting cops, not wife, about girlfriend's death
DUNNELLON, Fla. — A Florida man who thought he was texting his wife but instead nervously messaged a detective “I think they are going to arrest me” was charged with...
Priebus failed miserably to stop Trump's tweetstorms: book
Fired White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus knew he had to clamp down on President Trump’s intemperate tweetstorms after Inauguration Day — but failed miserably despite his best effort,...
Jury takes minutes to convict man of 8-year-old's rape, murder
It took less than 15 minutes Wednesday for a Florida jury to convict a 61-year-old man of abducting, raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl. The Jacksonville courtroom had just gone...
Florida school shooting suspect is 'troubled' former student obsessed with guns
The suspected gunman in Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Florida is a “troubled” former student obsessed with firearms — who was once identified as a potential threat to his fellow...
3 arrested after missing teen girl's body found
MAUREPAS, La. — Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a Louisiana teen. The Advocate of Baton Rouge cites a release from Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason...
South Africa's scandal-tainted president says he will resign
South African President Jacob Zuma says he has resigned "with immediate effect." The scandal-tainted leader made the announcement late Wednesday in a televised address to the nation. Zuma says he...
FDA gives approval for blood test to diagnose brain injury
CHICAGO — The first blood test to help doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries has won U.S. government approval. The move means Banyan Biomarkers can commercialize its test, giving the company...
Woman accused of kidnapping 5 kids arrested
DANBURY, Conn. — Connecticut officials say they have arrested a woman and found five children unharmed after she allegedly kidnapped them in Massachusetts and threatened to harm them and herself....
Dad kills self, boy nearly a decade after another son died
DERRY, N.H. — A New Hampshire man who authorities say killed his 6-year-old son and himself by carbon monoxide poisoning had lost a son who was the same age in...
State wasted money reprinting already-illegal 'I Love NY' signs
It's the wild blue blunder. The state wasted taxpayer money reprinting a batch of "I Love NY" highway signs because they were the wrong shade of blue -- even though...
Even the wrappers for fast food are bad for you
Even the wrappers at burger joints are fattening. Fast-food wrappers contain chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs for short) — and exposure to them appears to slow down the metabolism,...
Bobby Hart: My time with Giants ended with a bunch of lies
One team’s trash is another team’s tackle. So it goes with Bobby Hart, a Giants castoff who signed Wednesday with the Bengals. When Dave Gettleman took over as general manager,...
The superstars Amed Rosario could (eventually) be measured against
PORT ST. LUCIE -- This is baseball’s Golden Age if you’re a fan of home runs, analytics, whiny player representatives or shortstops. For Amed Rosario, that means he could enjoy...
This teacher ran around the world in 7 days
Cara Nelson ran her first marathon a little over year ago — and never looked back. On Monday, Feb. 5, the East Hampton Middle School social-studies teacher crossed the finish...
Our quest for Olympic gold broke up our two-year relationship
An Olympic skating duo who were dating for over two years said they had to break up -- so they could continue to be a couple on the ice. U.S....
Callaway's intimate meeting with ones who'll make or break Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE -- For the Mets pitchers and catchers who came up through the organization, the setting was familiar. Because of space limitations in the minor-league clubhouse of the...
How to train your brain to forget your ex
Studies have shown that a romantic breakup can feel just as bad as a physical injury, and be just as hard to get over as an addiction, says Guy Winch,...
Family gets $8M for missing body from funeral home
SAN ANTONIO — A jury has awarded a couple $8 million after finding a San Antonio funeral home was negligent in the loss of their daughter’s body before she was...
Stormy Daniels set to appear at New York strip club
Stormy is blowing in to President Trump's home turf. Page Six is told that Stormy Daniels — who is reportedly preparing to spill the beans on her alleged affair with...
Surgeons separate twins conjoined at chest, abdomen
HOUSTON — Doctors in Houston have successfully separated twin toddlers who were born in 2016 conjoined at the chest and abdomen. A spokeswoman at Texas Children’s Hospital says 13-month-old Anna...
Trump supports gas tax hike for infrastructure funding
President Trump, who has been touting his tax cuts for weeks, on Wednesday endorsed a 25-cent hike in the federal tax on gasoline to help pay for infrastructure, according to...
Intelligence agencies warn against Chinese smartphones
No way, Huawei! That’s the message being sent to the Chinese smartphone juggernaut — as well as telecom company ZTE — by the directors of a number of American intelligence...
Aaron Judge talks his shoulder, Giancarlo Stanton's brain
TAMPA — Don’t look for Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the same Yankees lineup when the exhibition season opens Feb. 23. “The games that matter are in April so...
PC culture is tossing out classic American novels and other comments
Transit expert: Why It Pays To Stop Fare-Beaters Neither Mayor de Blasio nor officials at the MTA were given a heads-up on Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s decision to stop prosecuting...
This habit is so gross it makes people worse at learning
Other people chewing loudly can negatively impact more than just your dining experience. Sound sensitivity to people eating or coughing affects learning, a new study published in the journal “Applied...
James Cromwell joins Cuomo protesters outside corruption trial
Famed character actor James Cromwell and about 50 other environmental activists staged a Valentine's Day-themed rally against Gov. Cuomo on Wednesday outside the Manhattan courthouse where a former top aide...
Kristaps Porzingis vows to return 'stronger, better, sharper'
Kristaps Porzingis left the Hospital of Special Surgery on Wednesday and sent out a note of inspiration on social media. "First of all I want to thank you for all...
4-year-old girl goes missing in home invasion
Search crews in South Carolina are looking for a 4-year-old girl allegedly abducted during a home invasion, officials said. Heidi Todd was snatched amid a break-in Tuesday at a Johns...
The sexiest shows to Netflix and chill to this Valentine's Day
Spending a night on the town for Valentine’s Day can be fun — but there’s nothing wrong with a little Netflix (or HBO/Hulu/etc.) and chill. These shows are good enough...
Cuomo: New York should outlaw sex between cops and suspects
Gov. Cuomo wants to close a glaring loophole in the law by outlawing sex between police officers and suspects in custody. Incredibly, that's currently not illegal. Under current law, incarcerated...
Missing skier has no idea how he ended up on the other side of the country
A firefighter disappeared during a New York ski trip, and turned up in California six days later -- with barely any memory of how he got there. Constantinos "Danny" Filippidis,...
Inmate accused of drugging twin, swapping places to escape jail
A prisoner in Peru left prison guards seeing double -- after he allegedly drugged his twin and left him in his cell. Alexander Delgado was serving a 16-year sentence for...
NYPD sex misconduct claims could be probed by civilian board
The NYPD's Civilian Complaint Review Board could become the first in the nation to investigate claims of sexual misconduct made against officers, pending the outcome of a Wednesday vote. Allegations...
Why Jenna Lyons hasn't posted on Instagram yet
Jenna Lyons has over 8,000 Instagram followers and no posts — which might be the perfect metaphor for this moment in the style star’s career. “I can see what’s going...
Observer names former Thrillist executive to top editor job
The Observer Media Group finally tapped a new editor-in-chief, naming former Thrillist Chief Creative Officer Ben Robinson to the post on Wednesday. The top slot has been vacant since Ken...
You can track Elon Musk’s Tesla as it travels towards Mars
There was a lot to like about SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch last week, like the fact that it was the heaviest commercial rocket to ever launch, or that the two...
NASA is sending a piece of Mars back home
A million-year-old rock is flying home. The ancient rock, named Sayh al Uhaymir 008, or SaU008, was once part of a meteorite that landed on Earth after blowing off Mars...
This is how a guy got a brain-eating tapeworm in his eye
A Florida man experienced every pork lover's nightmare when he gobbled an under-cooked piece of a hog -- that left him with a brain-eating tapeworm squirming around his eyeball. “I...
Skulls mounted on spikes discovered at ancient burial site
The image of a decapitated human head mounted on a stake is something you’d probably associate with "Game of Thrones" or gritty medieval tales of intimidation and slaughter, but a...
Pence: Russian meddling didn't change US election results
Vice President Pence said Wednesday that the US intelligence community “universally” concluded that Russian sabotage didn’t change the results of the presidential election — even though officials never announced such...
Woman booted from plane after refusing to sit next to crying baby
An irate woman was booted from an Endeavor Air flight -- for refusing to sit next to a Rochester mom and her bawling baby boy. Beauty consultant Marissa Rundell was...
Blake Griffin's ex sues him over Kendall Jenner 'fawning'
Blake Griffin dropped his family to date supermodel Kendall Jenner, former fiancee Brynn Cameron alleges in a new palimony suit, filed Wednesday. Cameron, who shares two children with the Pistons...
OkCupid's 'DTF' ad campaign draws criticism
A conservative advocacy group is not down with dating website OkCupid’s new “DTF” ad campaign. The group, CitizenGo, has launched a petition calling for officials in Portland, Oregon, to remove...
NYS to probe insurers for denying people on PrEP
New York’s top regulator is planning to investigate insurance companies after a bombshell report showed that gay men were being denied life insurance coverage because they were taking HIV prevention...
Multiple fatalities in Florida high school shooting
There are “multiple fatalities” from a shooting at a South Florida high school on Wednesday — and the suspected gunman, a former student, is in custody, according to authorities and...
Manhattan DA is flush with asset forfeitures
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has hit the jackpot in asset forfeitures — with holdings of roughly $734 million as of June 30, according to the Independent Budget Office. That’s...
State threatens to shutter Rikers ahead of City's 'protracted' plan
Rikers Island is now so dangerous that the state may have to move in to shutter the troubled jail before the city's 10-year timeline, officials warned Wednesday -- firing the...
Trump says he's 'totally opposed' to domestic violence
President Trump broke his silence on domestic violence on Wednesday — eight days after a top White House aide accused of spousal abuse was forced to resign. “I am totally...
5-week-old boy dies, tests negative for the flu
A 5-week-old boy died Wednesday afternoon after suffering flu-like symptoms -- but he has tested negative for influenza, police sources said. The baby was found unconscious in his crib at...
Nobody knows how to help babies addicted to opioids
CHICAGO — Two babies, born 15 months apart to the same young woman overcoming opioid addiction. Two very different treatments. Sarah Sherbert’s first child was whisked away to a hospital...
Transgender woman becomes first to breastfeed baby
A transgender woman has become the first in the world to breastfeed her baby without giving birth or having gender reassignment surgery. The unidentified 30-year-old “hoped to take on the...
Puppy models take over the Fashion Week catwalk
Who let the dogs out? Downtown’s Gauntlett Cheng, an underground brand beloved by Kim Kardashian and Rihanna, sent eight pooches down the catwalk for its Sunday Fashion Week show. Dog-loving...
Bull gets loose in Las Vegas for several hours
Call it the Running of the Bull: Vegas Edition. A bull got loose and roamed the streets of central Las Vegas for several hours early Wednesday before the beast was...
Men threatened teen with stun gun during bike robbery: cops
Two men threatened to taser a teen with a stun gun, as they robbed him of his pricey bike in Brooklyn, police said. Footage released by police on Tuesday shows...
White House official resigns after failing security clearance
A top official on the National Economic Council quit Tuesday after he was told that he wouldn’t get a permanent security clearance — because he admitted that he had smoked...
Breakout Olympic skater had to survive starving hell to get here
For Adam Rippon, the hunger for Olympic glory is a struggle endured both on and off the ice. Speaking to the New York Times, the 28-year-old skater, who nabbed the...
Warren addresses 'Pocahontas' jabs at Native American conference
Sen. Elizabeth Warren doubled down on her claims to Native American heritage during a surprise appearance at the National Congress of American Indians on Wednesday, and blasted President Trump for...
ICE attorney charged with stealing immigrants' identities
SEATTLE — The chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Seattle has been charged with stealing immigrants' identities. Raphael A. Sanchez, who resigned from the agency effective Monday,...
Escape to the world's most romantic eco-retreats
Attention, lovebirds: You can still protect paradise while staying in luxury. These five stays have all the sustainable aspects without skimping on romance and opulence. Arenas Del Mar Beachfront and...
Model calls it: 'Fashion Week is dead'
Say a prayer, folks. “Fashion Week is dead.” That’s the pronouncement of Shaun Ross, the outspoken model-turned-singer who gained fame as the first male albino catwalk star. “It really is...
Justin Verlander doesn't care about the Yankees' hype
Justin Verlander isn't buying the Yankees hype. Verlander, a huge midseason trade acquisition who helped the Astros beat the Yankees in the ALCS and then claim a World Series title,...
North and South Korea are united in their hatred of Japan
GANGNEUNG, South Korea -- As South Korea's national soccer coach prepared to play Japan in a 1954 World Cup qualifier, President Syngman Rhee, who'd been liberated, with the rest of...
VA chief doctored email so wife could travel on taxpayer dime: watchdog
The chief of staff to Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin altered an email and made false statements so that taxpayers would foot the bill for the secretary's wife on a...
NFLer left millions to feed the world — and it’s working
Jason Brown walked away from being the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL to become a YouTube-trained farmer and feed the hungry. The former Ravens and Rams center...
Supermodel Carol Alt: Here's how to protect models
Carol Alt, one of the original ’80s supermodels with more than 500 magazine covers to her name, says industry-instituted protections for models are long overdue. “My agency gave me the...
How the bumbling Kings nearly ruined the Cavaliers' makeover
Georgios Papagiannis nearly derailed the Cavaliers' massive trade deadline realignment. Well, not literally Papagiannis, but his former team. In a behind-the-scenes look at how the Cavaliers retooled themselves for the...
Ex-Cuomo aide bonded with star witness over fishing: testimony
Defense lawyers at the Joseph Percoco corruption trial want to press their advantage following the arrest of the prosecution's star witness -- with correspondence countering his account of an all-expenses-paid...
Scientist captures impossible photo of a single atom
If you paid attention in science class you know that atoms make up everything. They’re the smallest unit of matter and everything you’ve ever touched, felt or breathed is made...
Trey Burke is trying to handle this Knicks' disruption differently
If this is déjà vu for point guard Trey Burke, this time he’s not going to let it get him down. Thursday’s deadline trade for Emmanuel Mudiay has so far...
Amazon is trying to get to the bottom of its sex toy mystery
Amazon can't wrap its head around why dozens of packages containing sex toys are being sent to strangers. Unsolicited parcels have been turning up at homes around the US and...
FCC chief backs SpaceX's bid for satellite broadband network
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s SpaceX, fresh off the successful launch this month of the world’s most powerful rocket, won an endorsement on Wednesday from the country’s top communications regulator to...
'Mike and the Mad Dog' now going to TV (briefly)
The next round of the Mike & the Mad Dog reunion tour will be on TV. Chris Russo will be joined by Mike Francesa on Russo’s “High Heat” show on...
Former fifth-grade teacher accused of statutory rape
A former fifth-grade teacher in North Carolina is facing statutory rape charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student she previously taught. Megan Selfe, 25, was arrested on...
L.L. Bean sued for scrapping unlimited return policy
An Illinois man is suing L.L. Bean for giving the boot to its lifetime return policy. Victor Biondi, a longtime, loyal Bean customer, called the policy change “deceptive and unfair”...
Several killed in fiery Long Island wreck that involved stolen car
A fiery, four-vehicle crash involving a stolen car on Long Island left five people dead Wednesday, Suffolk County police said. Cops using OnStar were tracking the stolen car, a 2018...
Porn star claims she's free to talk after Trump lawyer violated non-disclosure deal
Weather prediction for President Trump -- "Stormy" weather ahead. Stormy Daniels, the porn star who allegedly had an affair with Donald Trump, now says she's ready to tell all about...
New Yorkers don't want de Blasio to run for president: poll
New Yorkers gave a big thumbs down to a possible presidential run by Mayor de Blasio — with even a huge majority of Democrats saying thanks but no thanks, a...
Brooklyn Lab school adds Dumbo Heights location
The Brooklyn Lab Charter School has leased a new location in Dumbo Heights near its other locations in Downtown Brooklyn. The upcoming 81,648-square-foot middle and high school will have the...
Even ants are getting Valentine's Day cards
A colony of leaf-cutter ants has received what is believed to be the world’s smallest Valentine’s Day card. The tiny love letter made by amphibian specialist Ally Sharp is just...
Applebee's restaurant admits it racially profiled customers
An Applebee’s restaurant in Missouri is being temporarily closed after two black women were falsely accused of “dining and dashing” a day earlier. Police were called to the Independence restaurant...
Mayor announces plan to phase out Rikers Island jail
Three existing city jails and one site in The Bronx have been proposed as the new Rikers Island. Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday announced an agreement with the City Council...
Kaepernick ropes Goodell's wife and Papa John into collusion case
Colin Kaepernick isn't going away. The former quarterback and now seemingly permanent free agent is moving on with his grievance against the NFL, which is taking aim at some fringe...
Facebook is making a 'Lists' feature and it'll probably drive you insane
Facebook is launching a controversial new feature that will let friends share their to-do lists in your News Feed. Dubbed "Lists," the feature allows the creation of attractive lists –...
Why America's teacher shortage is going to get worse
College students hitting the books these days are far less likely to be learning about teaching — and that could be putting future generations’ educational attainment at risk. Back in...
Teacher charged with abuse for allegedly forcing kid to stand during Pledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfUPBV8pzcc A veteran Colorado teacher is now facing criminal charges of child abuse and assault after allegedly forcing a young student to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance earlier this...
Police rescue 9-year-old girl trapped underground in clay
Military police dug out a 9-year-old girl named Isabele, after she accidentally fell into a hole while playing near a ceramics factory in Pauliceia, Brazil. When heavy rains hit, the...
Tinder plans to swipe one of rival dating app's best features
Tinder plans to give women more power in its online-dating app by adding a setting similar to a key feature for younger rival Bumble. Tinder will let female users choose...
Meet Pat Shurmur's staff, which is a lot different than McAdoo's
Pat Shurmur is in the final stages of completing his coaching staff, and it bears only a slight resemblance to the one left behind by Ben McAdoo. Most notably, all...
Trump's military parade could cost taxpayers up to $30 million
President Trump’s dream of a massive, Bastille Day-style military parade could cost taxpayers up to $30 million, White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said Wednesday. Mulvaney told the House Budget...
Restaurant could lose liquor license after deadly crash
A restaurant in North Carolina could get its liquor license yanked for several days for serving a man 17 shots of liquor in a four-hour span before he crashed his...
Anti-child abuse priest arrested for having child pornography
A retired Idaho priest who fought against child sex abuse in the Catholic church was arrested Friday for possession of child pornography and drug charges, the Idaho Statesman reported. Authorities...
'Kingpin Granny' charged with selling opioids, pills out of her home
A wheelchair-bound Tennessee woman nicknamed the “Kingpin Granny” is accused of slinging opioids and other prescription pills from her home, cops said. Betty Jean Jordan was nabbed Friday at her home...
'Crazy': The Shohei Ohtani experience begins
Pitchers and catchers reported to Angels' spring training Tuesday, and all eyes were on Shohei Ohtani, who got to work on his first priority. Some of the mystery around how...
Johnny Manziel has found a place to play football
It's officially #ComebackSZN for Johnny Manziel. The former Browns quarterback will participate in the forthcoming Spring League, a developmental football program for emerging players to showcase their skill sets to...
This is the US city where love goes to die
The dating scene here is ice cold. Just 15 percent of singles are satisfied with the dating scene in Syracuse, New York, according to a survey of 11,000 singles in...
Opponents call for Netanyahu to step down over alleged bribery
Political opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are calling on him to step down amid bribery allegations, with one calling his coalition a "government culture of corruption." Labor Party...
Shaun White catches heat for dragging US flag on snow
The Flying Tomato is getting crushed -- by viewers accusing the Olympian of disrespecting the American flag. After an epic final run scored him a gold medal in the halfpipe...
Family IDs severed head of suspected poacher eaten by lions
A suspected poacher who was killed and eaten by the pride of lions he was stalking has been named as David Baloyi, 50, who had crossed over the South African...
Congressional candidate busted trying to sell off stolen ring
A congressional candidate from Wisconsin was busted by the NYPD in her home state when she tried to sell a ring she ripped off from a Manhattan jewelry store, police...
These soldier ants rescue and nurse their wounded friends
A unique species of soldier ant braves the battlefield to rescue stricken comrades, scientists have found. And badly-injured ones sacrifice themselves for the cause by refusing to co-operate with rescuers....
Famous Thai beach is closing because tourists have ruined it
This pretty stretch of sand in Thailand’s Phi Phi islands has been a bucket-list staple ever since it was the other star -- besides Leonardo DiCaprio -- of Danny Boyle’s...
Shaun White: I'm sorry for calling harassment claims 'gossip'
Olympic gold medalist Shaun White apologized for labeling sexual harassment allegations against him as "gossip" and said he's a changed person after a lawsuit that ended in an out-of-court settlement....
Lowe’s, Home Depot recruiting workers for seasonal jobs
Lowe’s and Home Depot plan on hiring thousands of workers to fill seasonal jobs as the spring and summer rush approaches. Mooresville, NC-based Lowe’s plans to hire more than 53,000...
House to probe handling of Porter abuse allegations
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday said the panel has launched an investigation into the Trump administration's handling of the domestic abuse allegations that forced White...
This is exactly how much money you need to be happy
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying “money can’t buy happiness” at least a few times over the years, but new research suggests that it’s simply not true. As it...
Another NJ town is targeting nonresident drivers
New Jersey’s crackdown on out-of-town motorists is spreading. A second town in the state, Weehawken, in Hudson County, has changed its traffic pattern as a way to mitigate congestion in...
Crazed fan killed by cops after breaking into YouTube stars' home
A “single, lonely and disturbed” man was fatally shot by cops after he burst into the Texas home of a YouTube celebrity couple -- who survived the ordeal by hiding...
Fossil shares surge on improved holiday sales
Fossil Group’s shares soared 79 percent in early trading on Wednesday as short sellers rushed to cover their positions, a day after the watchmaker posted a better-than-expected increase in sales...
Finnish athletes' pregame warmup: Knitting
The Fins are making waves at the Winter Olympics -- for their knitting. About half the 102-members on Team Finland use the soothing effects of the hobby to relieve pressure...
Jamaica's miracle bobsled team in jeopardy after coach quits
Jamaica's bobsled team is off to a rocky start in PyeongChang after its coach quit just days before its runs at the Olympics. German Sandra Kiriasis, a 2006 Olympic champion,...
Slain teen's dying words help cops catch suspects
A "remarkable" California teen stabbed and left for dead on a rural California roadway led cops to her killers with her dying words, authorities said. When a man carpooling to...
Senator says she can't 'technically take maternity leave'
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who will become the first sitting senator to give birth in office when she has her second child in April, said some rules are going to have...
Chloe Kim called 'little hot piece of ass' by ogling radio host
Chloe Kim is a teenage gold medalist and a star of the Winter Olympics, yet Barstool Sports radio would like you to know she's also a female piece of flesh...
YouTube TV raises price as it adds Turner, NBA and MLB
Google is raising the price of its YouTube TV online service for new customers as it adds channels from Time Warner’s Turner, National Basketball League and Major League Baseball, the...
US hockey chokes away opener to Slovenia
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Jan Mursak scored the tying goal in the final minutes of regulation and the winner in overtime as Slovenia came back to stun the United States...
Shooting range linked to Trump's sons is pissing off neighbors
A company linked to President Trump's sons owns a 171-acre hunting preserve upstate that is being used as a private shooting range and has riled neighbors and ruined the hamlet's...
Stocks open lower after inflation gains rattle Wall Street
U.S. stocks fell half a percent at the open on Wednesday, following three days of gains, after data showed core inflation posted its biggest gain in a year in January,...
Single Lindsey Vonn lights up Twitter on Valentine's Day
"So apparently it’s Valentine’s Day....I forgot all about it because I’m at the #Olympics and I’m single," Vonn tweeted Wednesday.
South Korea covers $2.6M bill for North’s Olympic delegation
South Korea on Wednesday approved spending $2.64 million to foot the bill for the hundreds of members of the North’s delegation to the Winter Olympics. The Ministry of Unification said...
Woman in wheelchair slashed in the face outside bodega
A stranger slashed a wheelchair-bound woman in the face as she sat outside a Bronx, bodega, police said. The 51-year-old woman was in front of 520 East Grocery on Brook...
How Colts are rationalizing Frank Reich hire after McDaniels spurn
Indianapolis has seen the light with Frank Reich. After the Colts introduced the Eagles' offensive coordinator as their head coach Tuesday, owner Jim Irsay recalled having something of a revelation...
Suspect in custody after shooting outside NSA campus
A law enforcement officer was injured and a suspect was arrested Wednesday after an SUV ran into a barrier outside the National Security Agency in Maryland amid gunfire, officials said....
US core consumer prices rise the most in a year
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices, excluding the volatile food and energy categories, rose 0.3 percent last month, the most in a year. The increase was led by much higher clothing...
Kim impersonator a hit with North Korean cheerleaders
North Korean despot Kim Jong Un continued making waves at the Winter Olympics – this time sending a group of cheerleaders from the hermit kingdom into a tizzy -- even...
Vampire 'milf' gets off on drinking human blood
Julia “Dark Rose” Caples is a real-life bloodsucker. The 50-year-old gained fame in the 1990s as a pioneer in the underground “vampire” community, but now the mother of two is...
Netanyahu defiant in face of corruption allegations
JERUSALEM -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his coalition government remained stable and would continue to govern despite police recommendations he be indicted for bribery. "I want...
Climber falls to his death on Oregon's tallest peak
GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — One climber fell to his death and several others had to be rescued after conditions turned treacherous on Oregon's tallest peak. Authorities say more than a...
Valentine's Day is bulls--t!
Valentine’s Day is nothing but a scam, according to Steve Cuozzo. The “infantile” holiday that falls on February 14th is all about profit, from overpriced chocolates to wallet-busting prixe fixe...
This New Yorker is 82, bisexual and feeling randy
Last year, the New York Post talked to an 82-year-old singer-songwriter from New York City who was looking for a good time. D'yan Forest said that while many of her...
Shaun White: Sex harassment allegations are 'gossip'
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Shaun White has dismissed the sexual assault allegations made against him in a 2016 lawsuit as "gossip." White won his third Olympic gold medal Wednesday, and...
Digital First Media outbids competition for Boston Herald
BOSTON — A Denver-based company has emerged as the winning bidder for a Boston newspaper that filed for bankruptcy in December. Digital First Media beat two other bidders for the...
Fans forced to evacuate Olympic Park amid powerful winds
Officials are asking spectators to evacuate the Olympic Park in the coastal city of Gangneung and take shelter indoors because of strong winds. An announcement in Korean and English advises...
2 killed, 3 injured in shooting near Mardi Gras celebrations
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department was investigating the shooting deaths of two men Tuesday night just a couple of miles from Mardi Gras activities earlier in the...
USA goalies get OK to keep Statue of Liberty helmets
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Two U.S. goaltenders are free to take to the ice on Tuesday with images of the Statue of Liberty on their helmets after a misunderstanding about...
The culture concerns Nets want to avoid as losses pile up
Can a team build a winning culture while losing games? How long can Nets coach Kenny Atkinson keep giving maximum effort when the team keeps getting minimal returns? At what...
Police arrest woman who made cul-de-sac her toilet
EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Connecticut State Police say they finally got the scoop on the poop. State police said Tuesday that they arrested a 43-year-old woman in connection with human...
Teacher defends calling military members 'lowest of the low'
A teacher and city councilman captured on video calling members of the U.S. military "the lowest of our low" is defending his comments, saying he is a pacifist who wants...
The Rangers rebuild has already started on the blue line
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Another day, another young defenseman making his Rangers debut. Ryan Sproul played his first game for the Blueshirts in a 3-2 loss to the Wild on...
#MeToo movement not impressed with Shaun White's history-making gold
Shaun White won another Olympic gold medal in snowboarding on Tuesday night and etched himself into the record books. For fans of the sport, it was a huge victory, one...
Ross Johnston wants to be more than a fighter for the Islanders
When he left the AHL to join the Islanders last month, Ross Johnston had the dubious distinction of leading the league in penalty minutes. The hulking winger has left that...
Teacher says boy hit in accidental school shooting has bullet lodged in head
LOS ANGELES — A 12-year-old Los Angeles boy wounded two weeks ago when a gun in a classmate's backpack accidentally fired still has the bullet lodged in his head, his...
How fast food joints are trying to lure in Valentine's Day lovers
Is that love in the air or french fries? White Castle, KFC and other fast-food restaurants are trying to lure sweethearts for Valentine's Day. It's an attempt to capture a...
Underwater housing site in Staten Island set to be foreclosed on
A huge vacant housing site of 274,600 square feet in Staten Island is being foreclosed for owing a mere $2,445 — and the City even thinks it’s worth $14 million....
How Shamorie Ponds became college hoops' breakout star
The sincerity in Chris Mullin’s statement was startling. After watching Shamorie Ponds’ record-setting 44-point performance Saturday at Carnesecca Arena, the best player in St. John’s history said he could not...
Calvin Klein guests had to wade through 50,000 gallons of popcorn to get to their seats
Calvin Klein's star-studded fashion show Thursday night referenced America and Hollywood, which I guess explains why designer Raf Simons decided to litter his post-apocalyptic barnyard set with tons and tons...
Legendary local high school hoops coach passes away
Legendary St. Francis Prep boys basketball coach Tim Leary died Tuesday morning after a more than year-long battle with gallbladder cancer. He was 73. Leary died at Mount Sinai Hospital...
New York Times writer fired just hours after being hired
The New York Times decided to sever ties with the newest addition to its editorial page on Tuesday -- just hours after the paper announced her arrival. Quinn Norton --...
Bichon frise becomes America's top dog
Flynn the bichon frise was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night, a choice that seemed to surprise almost everyone in the crowd at...
Netflix lands Ryan Murphy in $300M mega-deal
Six months after Netflix hired producer Shonda Rhimes away from ABC, it has struck again. The Los Gatos, Calif., company on Tuesday hired Ryan Murphy, who has produced the massive...
A guide to Olympic hockey, including some potential future Rangers
A fairy tale once came true and it happened to “U-S-A, U-S-A,” but this isn’t 1980 and PyeongChang isn’t Lake Placid. So, pockets full of miracles a thing of hockey...