March 15, 2018
Perv psychiatrist still allowed to practice despite sexual offenses
A Delaware psychiatrist who is barred from treating minors is still seeing patients, despite a state Department of Justice complaint saying he gave weapons to a patient and ingested the...
Houston survives thanks to its star with a man-bun
WICHITA, Kan. — Kyle Guy got rid of his man-bun last summer, but that hairstyle has a new March hero anyway. That honor belongs to Rob Gray, the man-bunned Houston...
Syracuse exhausted, now must face coach Boeheim knows well
DETROIT — In just shy of 20 minutes Thursday, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim touched on everything from his top-flight knowledge of curling to Messi vs. Ronaldo to the proposed transfer...
Villanova had no reason to fear making ignominious history
PITTSBURGH — The fear naturally seeps into the thinking of players on top-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament. Could we be the ones that finally lose to a 16 seed?...
Nike exec exits amid reports of inappropriate behavior
A high-level Nike executive resigned on Thursday amid internal reports of inappropriate behavior at the company. Trevor Edwards, the Nike Brand president and a 25-year veteran of the athletic footwear...
Sophomore rewards Virginia faith by getting hot at right time
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This hasn’t always been a dream season for Virginia guard Ty Jerome. The top-seeded Cavaliers open play in the NCAA Tournament on Friday as the top-ranked team...
How Virginia plans to adjust without its star
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Virginia coach Tony Bennett said the flow of the game will dedicate which player will get more minutes now that De’Andre Hunter has been lost for the...
Russian lawmaker: US probably supplied deadly nerve-agent
The war of words between Moscow and London over the poisoning of a former Russian spy on English soil escalated on Thursday, with a Russian lawmaker floating the bizarre theory...
Defending champ North Carolina doesn't mind target on its back
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Roy Williams admits his defending national champion Tar Heels have “a target on our back.” But that doesn’t mean North Carolina feels any added pressure as it...
Mets' beloved 1969 champion Ed Charles dead at 84
PORT ST. LUCIE — Ed Charles, a contributor to the Mets’ first World Series-winning team in 1969, died Thursday, according to the team. He was 84. Nicknamed “The Glider,” Charles...
MLB's slap on wrist shouldn't change affable Aaron Judge
TAMPA — Aaron Judge proved last year he can take a punch. How will he handle a slap on the wrist? Here’s hoping he reacts similarly. The cheery Yankees slugger...
Fake hedge fund manager pleads guilty to securities fraud
Phony Westchester hedge fund manager Michael Scronic may soon be trading in his high-flying lifestyle for a cell in the big house. Scronic, 46, on Thursday pleaded guilty to securities...
'Killer nanny' gave statement in hospital while heavily drugged: doctor
Lawyers for the nanny accused of slaughtering two children on the Upper West Side tried to poke holes Thursday in the prosecution’s case by attacking a police interview of her...
Wife alleges NYPD husband's abuse included false arrest
A flight attendant is suing her NYPD-captain husband, claiming he waged a campaign of booze-fueled abuse against her — including damaging her career by having his cop buddies arrest her...
Islanders show no signs of life in ugly, blowout defeat
T.J. Oshie scored twice, Dmitry Orlov and Nicklas Backstrom each had a goal and two assists, and the Islanders were routed by the first-place Capitals 7-3 Thursday night at Barclays...
Last year's LIRR delays cost riders millions
While Long Island Rail Road workers feast on overtime, its service is the worst it’s been in nearly two decades, according to a state report released Thursday. Nearly 21,400 LIRR...
The odds of an employee winning Warren Buffett's $1M bracket challenge
So how’s your bracket? Millions of sports fans filled out a March Madness bracket this week — hoping against hope to become the first to correctly guess the winner of...
Wells Fargo chief defends his pay raise amid scandals
Here’s one bank bigwig who seems to be feeling the heat. Wells Fargo Chief Executive Tim Sloan blasted months-old comments from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and defended a 35 percent...
City's Department of Education is failing homeless kids: audit
The city Department of Education is failing miserably at caring for homeless students in public schools, according to an audit released on Thursday. When any student is absent from class,...
Meredith hires bankers to sell off unwanted magazines
The long-anticipated downsizing at Meredith — including the spinoffs of unwanted titles — is finally starting to happen. Speculation surrounding the likely sale of Time, Fortune, Money and Sports Illustrated...
Knicks hit a new low, but there is one depressing silver lining
The coach steps to the lectern, and for the ninth time in a row, is asked to diagnose the reasons for a loss that everyone saw coming. The players shuffle...
Jets bring back Morris Claiborne to suddenly fearsome secondary
One Mo year. The Jets are bringing back cornerback Morris Claiborne for another season, according to a source. The team and Claiborne agreed on a one-year, $7 million contract on...
Bain Capital sees high-profile buyouts go bust
Bain Capital has had better weeks. The Boston private equity firm was a lead investor in three leveraged buyouts — Toys ‘R’ Us, iHeartMedia and Guitar Center — each of...
Southwest boots dad, toddler who wouldn’t sit in their seats
A viral video shows a man and his young daughter getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight after the child allegedly wouldn’t sit in her own seat. The video, shared...
Self-employed people are happier at work: study
The self-employed are happier at work — despite longer hours and more job uncertainty, a study suggests. People who were their own boss had more freedom and control, said the...
De Blasio: Cop killer's parole is 'troubling'
Even progressive Mayor de Blasio thinks cop-killer Herman Bell shouldn’t have been granted parole. “I’m very troubled by it. This was a premeditated killing of a police officer. That should...
Daily News online readership plunges in wake of paywall
Chicago-based Tronc, which took over the Daily News in September, has seen the teetering New York tabloid’s digital traffic plunge in the wake of instituting a pay wall on Feb....
An early contender for best dunk of the NCAA Tournament
Less than 12 minutes into Texas Tech’s 70-60 NCAA first-round win over Stephen F. Austin, Zhaire Smith tried to stake his claim to Play of the Tournament with a massive,...
Dog-walking app's incompetence almost got this pooch killed
App-based dog-walking service Wag has lost yet another New York pooch — at least the seventh local pup to escape the company’s leash wranglers. Upper East Side Goldendoodle Simba was...
Well-behaved Rikers inmates get to play video games
The pizza parties at Rikers Island have gotten better. The most violent inmates in the city’s jails are being rewarded with video games for good behavior, Commissioner Cynthia Brann told...
Rescue teams still searching for victims of Florida bridge collapse
At least four people have been found dead in the rubble of Thursday's bridge collapse in Florida, according to officials. Fire Chief Dave Downey gave the update at an evening...
James Levine sues Met Opera over firing
Former Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine filed a lawsuit against his former bosses on Thursday, claiming he was unjustly fired in the wake of sex claims. Levine, who is seeking...
Toys R Us blames rivals for host of self-inflicted wounds
Toys R Us said Thursday it was giving up its fight to stay alive, and that it was killed by vendors that failed to support the 70-year-old chain, by rivals...
Tiger Woods confidant remembers him at his lowest
Notah Begay III, Golf Channel analyst and Tiger Woods confidant, speaks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about managing expectations, Woods’ low point and fans’ love of him. Q: What are...
Snowmobiler survives 4 frigid nights in wilderness without food or water
SALT LAKE CITY — A snowmobiler who spent four nights alone in freezing temperatures in the Utah wilderness without food or water said he didn't think he would survive. David...
Ambulance crash kills patient, injures driver and attendant
VERMILION, Ohio — Authorities say an out-of-control ambulance has run off a road and crashed in Ohio, killing a patient and injuring the driver and an emergency medical service attendant....
Austin Seferian-Jenkins has a new home
Former Jets TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Jaguars Thursday, according to a source. The deal can be worth $11 million with incentives. Seferian-Jenkins and...
WrestleMania is coming back to MetLife Stadium
WrestleMania is going from the Big Easy back to the Big Apple. WWE will announce during a press conference Friday at MetLife Stadium that the show, which is in New...
Mike Maccagnan gets up-close look at Josh Rosen
Mike Maccagnan’s quarterback tour across America continued Thursday with a trip to Los Angeles for UCLA’s Pro Day and an up-close look at Josh Rosen. Maccagnan went to L.A. after...
Jets land a new kicker
The Jets signed a new kicker on Thursday, giving a one-year deal to Cairo Santos. The Jets needed a kicker after Chandler Catanzaro signed with the Buccaneers this week as...
'Margaritaville' musical is a paradise for Parrotheads — and no one else
Cheaper than a week at Club Med and just as mentally stimulating, “Escape to Margaritaville” opened Thursday on Broadway to a sea of Jimmy Buffett fans and a few souls...
Police union warns members about paroled NYPD cop killer
A police union is warning members of the NYPD that a convicted cop killer who was recently granted parole presents a "clear danger" to officers when he is set loose...
Arnold Palmer leader just glad he wasn't paired with Tiger Woods
ORLANDO, Fla. — The sound of silence was music to Henrik Stenson’s ears. A week ago, Stenson was paired with Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth for the first two rounds...
Revolutionary Saints owner Tom Benson dies at 90
NEW ORLEANS — Tom Benson, a successful auto dealer who brought the New Orleans Saints their only winning seasons and the "Benson Boogie," has died. Benson, who has also owned...
Hawaii releases recording of botched missile alert
HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii on Thursday released an audio recording of the drill it was running in January when an employee mistakenly sent cellphone and broadcast alerts warning...
Runaway suitcase caught on video moving across airport tarmac
Flight attendant Michael Orsini was eating lunch at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when he caught sight of a runaway suitcase, Travel + Leisure reported. In a Facebook video, which has...
Teen viciously stabs girl, chills on bleachers amid manhunt: cops
A Texas teen viciously stabbed a 15-year-old girl then went to hang out on a high school's bleachers while authorities searched for him, officials said. Chase Skow, 17, eluded police...
Hiker sues after state tells her scary creature was a bear
Claudia Ackley believes in Bigfoot. It’s led to ridicule and harassment and anxiety, but she still believes. She knows that some people think she’s crazy, but she still believes. It...
Rangers must go after Ilya Kovalchuk, who isn't who you think he is
Regarding the Rangers, whose playoff elimination tragic number was 15 points (Columbus) and 14 points (New Jersey) prior to Blue Jackets-Flyers in Philadelphia on Thursday: 1. Of course and absolutely...
Man convicted of killing boss set to be executed
ATMORE, Ala. — A man convicted of killing the woman who hired him to work with a traveling carnival nearly two decades ago is set to be executed Thursday night...
Hero passengers on flight save man's life after his heart stopped
Passengers on a flight from Detroit to Orlando, Florida, rushed to help a man on board who stopped breathing right before takeoff, saving his life. Just after 9 a.m. Tuesday...
'Family Guy' star Stewie dishes on working with Ian McKellen
In Sunday’s “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox), Stewie is sent to see school child psychologist Dr. Cecil Pritchfield (guest voice Sir Ian McKellen), for a session which causes Stewie to...
A priest, a magician and a historian help make your favorite shows
David Kwong wanted to become a magician ever since his biochemist father took him to see a magic show at a Rochester, NY, pumpkin patch when he was 7. “My...
Cop drama ‘Oath’ braved Hurricanes Irma and Maria to film
Ryan Kwanten is best known for playing blond lunk Jason Stackhouse on HBO’s “True Blood” (2008-2014), where his Southern accent was so perfect that many viewers don’t know he’s Australian....
Fatalities reported after US helicopter crashes in Iraq
A US Pave Hawk helicopter has crashed in Western Iraq on Thursday, reportedly causing a number of fatalities. The aircraft crashed near al-Qaim, a town in Anbar province close to...
Accused 'Brooklyn Ripper' smiles through grim testimony about killing of 2 kids
The murder trial testimony is horrific — including descriptions Thursday of a doomed attempt to resuscitate a fatally stabbed little boy, each chest compression releasing a gush of blood. But...
This is the kind of miracle NCAA's nun fan prayed for
Loyola-Chicago and its 98-year-old chaplain’s prayers were answered. The No. 11-seeded Ramblers upset No. 6 Miami in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 64-62 Thursday in Dallas on a...
'Grandma Stinker' busted after son sent her loads of drugs: cops
An Indiana woman dubbed “Grandma Stinker” was arrested Wednesday after police -- tipped off she was getting drugs shipped to her by her son -- found marijuana, methamphetamines and narcotic...
UPenn law professor removed for calling black students inferior
PHILADELPHIA — A white University of Pennsylvania law school professor who said she has never seen a black student graduate in the top quarter of the class has been removed...
4 indicted in hazing death of frat pledge
BATON ROUGE, La. — A grand jury indicted four people Thursday in the death of a Louisiana State University student whose blood-alcohol content was more than six times the legal...
Woman who hit neighbor, yelled n-word at kids gets jail
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland woman has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for hitting a neighbor on the head with a beer bottle in a confrontation that started...
Construction firms behind doomed bridge accused of 'shoddy' work
Two construction firms that helped build the Florida International University bridge that collapsed on Thursday were recently accused of unsafe practices, according to a report. FIGG Bridge Design and MCM...
Bride-to-be swiped $287K in gifts, left jilted groom at altar: suit
A gold-digging bride-to-be scooped up $287,000 in cash and gifts from her fiance then took the bounty and ran, leaving him at the altar, the jilted groom charges in a...
Seton Hall seniors earn redemption and a date with a No. 1
WICHITA, Kan. — The drought is over. The one blemish on the Seton Hall seniors’ résumé is gone. The monkey is off their backs. For the first time in three...
Driver was on phone when she killed twin babies, grandpa: cops
FLORENCE, Ky. — A motorist involved in a crash that killed one man and his twin toddler grandchildren says she was driving while looking at her cellphone. Jessica Hood pleaded...
Why the Fighting 69th leads off the St. Patrick's Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York is 14 years older than our country, dating to 1762. The parade’s line of march is traditionally led by the honor guard...
Stop, Hillary — just stop
Hillary Clinton still can’t face “What Happened,” and it’s driving Democrats crazy. The latest: her remarks in Mumbai, India. She bragged of winning “diverse, dynamic” coastal states while accusing Trump...
Disgruntled worker killed nurse before fatally shooting self: cops
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A job-related dispute led to a health care worker opening fire inside a hospital in a shooting that left two people dead and another critically injured, authorities...
Bill Hader: 'At SNL, you always feel like you’re going to get fired'
Bill Hader’s subversive comedic style was evident during his brief stint as an usher at a Tempe, Ariz., movie theater in 1998. A local sorority had bought out the theater,...
Bridge that collapsed was built in just 'a few hours': school
The pedestrian walkway that collapsed in Florida on Thursday, killing multiple people, was a first-of-its-kind "instant bridge" — which was built using a radical new approach known as "accelerated construction."...
Why didn't anyone stand up for that poor dog?
The shocking story has gone viral: A passenger boarded a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York with her two children and her 10-month-old French bulldog, Kokito. Despite Kokito...
WWII soldier's body to return home 73 years after battle
LOS ANGELES — Nearly three-quarters of a century after he was killed in the ferocious World War II battle chronicled in the 1977 film "A Bridge Too Far," Staff Sgt....
De Blasio under oath? We can't wait!
This could really get interesting: Mayor de Blasio may have to testify in court about his relationship with Harendra Singh, who has pled guilty to bribing the mayor with campaign...
Percoco takeaway: Cuomo's pay-to-play games fail everyone but the corrupt insiders
A federal jury in Manhattan did more than convict one-time gubernatorial uber-confidant Joseph Percoco on felony corruption charges: It also delivered a damning verdict on Gov. Cuomo’s stunningly ineffective upstate...
Children of a slain woman found safe, father is person of interest
MARKHAM, Ill. — Police say two suburban Chicago children who were considered missing when they were taken after their mother was shot to death have been found safe. Markham Police...
A new Kevin Plawecki is making serious run at d'Arnaud's job
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Kevin Plawecki slid toward the Mets dugout, tumbled and in one motion flipped the ball to home plate, where his awaiting pitcher tagged out the runner...
Mom of teen killed by half-brother to perform standup
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The mother of a Michigan teenager who was murdered in 2016 is hoping to give back to those who helped her by performing standup comedy at...
Babysitter indicted for alleged abuse of child left brain-dead
HAMILTON, Ohio — A baby sitter accused of abusing a 3-year-old Ohio girl whose family says was left brain dead has been indicted on charges of felonious assault and felony...
Both Penn and Kansas make a big March Madness statement
WICHITA, Kan. — Bill Self was right. So was Las Vegas. Penn didn’t deserve to be a 16-seed. The first 12:57 of their Midwest Region opening-round game illustrated that. The...
The West finally starts waking up to Putin's menace
At last the West is looking deep into Vladimir Putin’s eyes and telling him enough is enough. On Thursday, the Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on 24 Russian organizations and...
Makeup artist sues MAC for $6M over store manager's alleged lewd behavior
A former makeup artist for a Long Island M.A.C. store is suing the cosmetics giant for $6 million claiming her manager repeatedly groped her and made lewd remarks on the...
How a YouTube clip brought the star no one wanted to NCAA Tournament
DETROIT -- It’s not lost on Kyle Allman Jr. just how far he’s come in three short years, both in miles and in stature. How a kid from Brooklyn finally...
Couple busted having public sex at baseball field
This couple was reportedly busted rounding all the bases. Jose Manuel Rodriguez, 30, and Yaritza Rivera, 24, were allegedly caught getting frisky by police Monday night at a Laredo baseball...
'Benji' star was once a flea-ridden stray
America’s favorite underdog is back! Benji — the scruffy, soulful-eyed mutt whose first film, “Benji,” grossed about $45 million at the box office when it premiered in 1974 — is...
This penthouse could be the city's most expensive condo sale
A five-story penthouse across the street from Trump Tower is in contract for $180 million — and if it sells, it will be the city’s most expensive condo sale ever....
Walmart retaliated against whistleblower: suit
Walmart was sued on Thursday by a former executive who accused the largest US retailer of ignoring problems he uncovered in its e-commerce business, amid growing pressure from Amazon and...
Doctors botched my MRI results and ruined my theater career
Frustrated when doctors couldn’t find her MRI results, a celebrated cellist with migraines decided to take matters into her own hands. What Alisa Horn, found out was devastating — a...
Lawmaker: Parole Board broke own rules by freeing cop killer
State Parole Board commissioners broke their own rules by freeing cop-killer Herman Bell, lawmakers charged Thursday. "The parole board members who voted to release did not do their job properly,...
Midwife delivers her own baby by C-section
A Kentucky midwife helped deliver her own baby via Caesarean section -- stunning even her doctors. Emily Dial, of Lawrenceburg, scrubbed in for the surgery and gave birth Sunday to...
The ‘penis facial’ is the latest disturbing beauty treatment
The secret to clear, glowy skin? It’s inside you. Actually. On Thursday, Page Six reported that “Ocean’s 8” stars Cate Blanchett and her pal Sandra Bullock had tried the “penis...
Loyola pulls off 1st March Madness shock with last-second 3
DALLAS — Donte Ingram picked the perfect spot for this game-winning shot. Ingram hit a 3-pointer from the March Madness logo just before the buzzer, lifting 11th-seeded Loyola-Chicago over Miami...
Robots aren’t stealing jobs, they’re taking our money
Automation has actually created more jobs than it has eliminated over the past 50 years, according to a recent economic analysis by The Brookings Institution, which looked at the economies...
Teacher put on leave for questioning school walkout
A California high school teacher says she was "aghast" to learn she was placed on leave over comments she made about National School Walkout Day. Julianne Benzel, a Rocklin High...
Queens DA may investigate death of pet dog on United flight
The heartbreaking story of a dog who died while being stored in an overhead bin on a United Airlines flight could spark a criminal investigation in New York. The Queens...
Iona puts a real scare into Duke — before it turns one-sided
PITTSBURGH — Iona tried its best. Unfortunately, it was up against the best. The 15th-seeded Gaels started strong, and refused to bow down or be intimidated against No. 2 Duke,...
College student dies after girl gang's suspected racist attack
An 18-year-old Egyptian student has died three weeks after she was brutally battered by a 10-strong girl gang in a suspected racist attack. Mariam Moustafa was left in a coma...
Proof that Colin Kaepernick hasn't given up on NFL long shot
Colin Kaepernick is preparing to show he still belongs. The former 49ers quarterback was spotted working out at a Houston field on Thursday afternoon, going through a variety of dropback...
Here comes Speaker Joe Crowley, stop asking for a Liz DNA test and other comments
Political scribe: Goodbye, Pelosi — Here Comes Crowley Nancy Pelosi’s return to the speaker’s chair if Democrats retake the House “is no longer guaranteed” in the wake of Tuesday’s special...
DJ pleads guilty via Facetime to judge in court
Goldie -- a popular musician and DJ in the UK -- pleaded guilty Thursday to assault charges via Facetime. He's believed to be the first person in British legal history...
Girl's backward legs miraculously fixed in surgery
These incredible photos show the transformation of a little girl whose bowed legs were twisted completely backward. Justine, 11, suffered from a growth disorder that left her feet facing 180...
Moby: 'Being a drunk in New York is so easy and wonderful'
When New York expat Moby returns to his longtime hometown, he says he feels like a “ghost.” The electronic music pioneer and self-described “middle-aged monk” is sober, vegan and living...
Inside the impressive repair shop at the Paralympic Games
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Away from the stadiums, it’s the most hectic place at the Paralympic Games — a white warehouse on a corner of Pyeongchang’s athletes’ village, where a...
Brothers want to 'build a bridge' between Hollywood and Christians
When Jon Erwin was apprenticing for an ESPN cameraman at the age of 15, a member of his boss’ crew got sick three hours before the kickoff of a University...
NASA can't save us from future apocalyptic asteroid
An enormous space rock could crash into Earth by 2135 because NASA's spacecraft -- designed to protect our planet -- will not be able to deflect it, scientists have warned....
Banksy is back in New York City
Banksy's back in the Big Apple. The famed British graffiti artist added a new work to New York's streets this week — a stencil of a rat on a clock...
These images from the Holocaust are even more chilling in color
These harrowing pictures of a teenage girl awaiting her torture and death at the hands of Nazi torture specialists lay bare the tragic human toll of the Holocaust. The gaunt...
How to avoid rising flight fees
Booking a flight has become a complex and confusing process and it isn’t getting better any time soon. American Airlines, for example, has divided travelers into nine different classes, from...
Odell Beckham welcomes old enemy to Giants with brawl reminder
Odell Beckham Jr. sent his new teammate, Alec Ogletree, a video. It’s not what you think. There was no pizza or any Parisian models in this video. There was, however,...
Philippine government destroying illegally imported cars
The Philippine government crushed a parking lot full of luxury, sports and classic cars on Wednesday as part of its aggressive public campaign against the illegal importation of vehicles. The...
This state is testing an app to replace driver's licenses
Delaware could be the first state to roll out electronic driver’s licenses, provided a new pilot program goes well. The Delaware DMV has launched a test program that will include...
Hate hard work? Move here
This city isn't exactly clocking overtime. People from Burlington, Vt., worked fewer hours than people from any other major city in the country, according to an analysis by personal finance...
This credit card mistake can cost you
If you have a credit card with a high interest rate, this is the worst mistake you could make. Nearly 40 percent of cardholders with a rewards credit card carry...
Meghan McCain rips Liz Cheney for lecturing her dad on torture
Meghan McCain on Thursday tore into a Wyoming lawmaker who accused her dad, Sen. John McCain, of “slander” after he criticized President Trump’s pick to head the CIA over her...
Dad in murder-suicide tried to get back with mother of slain baby
The killer Brooklyn dad was drinking Hennessy and tried to get back with the mother of his slain daughter before going on a murderous rampage and committing suicide, sources told...
National Organization for Women endorses Cuomo
The National Organization for Women endorsed Gov. Cuomo for re-election on Thursday -- before "Sex And the City" actress Cynthia Nixon could even announce her plans to challenge him. “At...
Iron Man busted for Times Square theft
A costumed character dressed as Iron Man was busted -- for the second time -- in Times Square on Thursday for allegedly swiping a $20 bill from someone he posed...
Dead dogs found in kitchen freezer at puppy mill
Twelve dogs were found dead in a freezer at a "feces-filled" puppy mill in Texas where authorities seized dozens of allegedly abused animals, officials said. The SPCA of Texas said...
McCabe is fighting to keep his pension
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who stepped down in January under fire from President Trump, is meeting Thursday with a Justice Department official in an effort to...
This is the world's most expensive city
Talk about postal code envy. Big-city living can often come with big-ticket pricing. The Economist’s Intelligence Unit has just released its list of the world’s priciest metropolises, and it’s proof...
Raiders land Jordy Nelson, dump Michael Crabtree
Jordy Nelson headed west and will stay there. The Oakland Raiders and the former Packers star agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal — with $13 million guaranteed — on...
Most people think they have improved their significant other
Nine out of ten people in relationships believe they have made "improvements” to their partner, according to new research. A study looking into the relationships of 2,000 Americans found the...
Student with 'no friends' threatens to shoot up high school
A distraught Queens student threatened to shoot up his high school in a warning etched on a desk because the student has “no friends," police said Thursday. The disturbing note...
Woman who killed boyfriend in botched YouTube stunt gets 180 days in jail
ADA, Minn. — A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for fatally shooting her boyfriend in a stunt they recorded on video and planned to post...
Woman developed brain blood clots from staring at her phone too long
A woman who stared at her phone for 20 hours straight during a long-distance train ride developed life-threatening blood clots on her brain, according to reports. The unidentified 47-year-old migrant...
Rhode Island stifles late Trae Young magic in overtime thriller
PITTSBURGH — Trae Young’s season in the spotlight is over — and Rhode Island’s senior-led crew is ready for its close-up. After going 18 years without reaching the NCAA Tournament,...
Style icon Iris Apfel is now a Barbie doll
It’s life in plastic for Iris Apfel. Mattel has modeled a Barbie after New York’s 96-year-old fashion icon, who’s famed for her idiosyncratic look. Before you clear space in your...
Measles warning issued after infected travelers flew to three airports
Health officials in New Jersey and Michigan are warning travelers who passed through three airports that they may have been exposed to measles following two confirmed cases in international travelers....
Multiple deaths when brand-new pedestrian bridge collapses
Several people were crushed to death when a 950-ton pedestrian bridge under construction at Florida International University collapsed Thursday afternoon — flattening cars on the roadway below as they waited...
These Knicks didn't have to be Jarrett Jack's reality
Former Knicks starting point guard Jarrett Jack could be on a playoff team now, gearing up for the postseason in a winning environment. Instead, he’s ready to absorb his 10th...
The space Giants can clear if they want Ogletree's dream signing
Not long after he was traded to the Giants, linebacker Alec Ogletree took to Twitter to try to lure safety Tyrann Mathieu, recently released by the Cardinals: “Come to the...
Rihanna sends Snapchat's stock tumbling over 'slap Rihanna' ad
Rihanna called out Snapchat for running a sickening ad that asked users if they “would rather slap Rihanna or punch Chris Brown” — and sent the stock of the app’s...
3-foot alligator found in drug trafficker's home: video
US Marshals on the hunt for a suspect in Ohio found much more than they bargained for.
Suspect in nursing student murder may not be extradited to the US
Sen. Chuck Schumer warned Thursday that the man accused of killing a 22-year-old Binghamton University nursing student may not be extradited from Nicaragua, where he fled after the alleged killing....
Cuomo: Don't discipline students for gun violence walkout
Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked state education officials Thursday to overturn any disciplinary action taken against students who participated in the mass walkout against gun violence. “In the last 24 hours,...
Mueller subpoenas Trump’s family business
Special counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed President Trump’s family business, demanding that the Trump Organization hand over a trove of documents — including some that are related to Russia, a...
'Love, Simon' is a rare, feel-good gay movie
It really does get better — at the movies anyway. “Love, Simon,” a new comedy about a gay high school boy coming out of the closet and finding love, is...
Putin wants to beat the US to Mars
Red planet indeed. Russian strongman Vladimir Putin said his country plans to explore Mars "soon" — a mission by the Motherland that could beat the US expedition to the planet...
De Blasio bristles when asked about testifying at donor's bribery trial
Mayor Bill de Blasio does not seem thrilled by the prospect of being called to the stand at a former donor’s bribery trial. “Asked and answered,” he snapped Thursday, when...
Three men charged in Minnesota mosque bombing
Three men from a rural Illinois community were arrested Tuesday and charged in the 2017 bombing of a mosque outside Minneapolis and the attempted bombing of an Illinois abortion clinic,...
There was no Tiger Woods letdown
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods picked up right where he left off last week. He’s in contention again. Just four days removed from his runner-up finish at the Valspar Championship,...
Nobel winner was 'confused' when found near wife's body at landfill: family
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Family members say a Nobel Prize-winning Purdue University chemistry professor was confused and searching for help when his wife’s body was found at a northern Illinois landfill....
Grown-ass man builds home in hallway after mom kicks him out
This was an epic failure to launch. When a 50-year-old Upper East Side man got kicked out by his mom, he promptly moved out of their apartment — and right...
Gronk's message to ex-teammate sparks conspiracy theories
Rob Gronkowski can't even post a comment on Instagram without stirring up controversy. With wide receiver Danny Amendola expected to head to the AFC East rival Dolphins, the Patriots' All-Pro...
The 'insane, crazy, grueling' week of NCAA Tournament sideline reporters
Bubble teams are not the only ones nervous on Selection Sunday. CBS’ and Turner’s broadcasting talent were studying the NCAA Tournament bracket trying to figure out, somehow, which city they’d...
MLB stars to baseball's girlfriend-beater: F--k you
Justin Verlander has a finger and a few words for the baseball player who was caught on video abusing his girlfriend. "🖕🏻 you man," the Astros star wrote on Twitter...
Student carrying Trump flag assaulted during school walkout
A student carrying a flag emblazoned with the word “Trump” was assaulted outside a high school in Minneapolis during Wednesday’s national school walkout, police said. The unidentified flag-waving student was...
Elderly woman sucker punched in Brooklyn
A man sucker-punched an elderly stranger in an unprovoked attack on a Brooklyn street corner, police said on Thursday. The 74-year-old woman was at the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and...
Video shows disgraced deputy outside school during massacre
Chilling surveillance video released Thursday of the deadly attack at a Florida high school shows the actions of a disgraced security resource officer who stayed outside as 17 people were...
Blimp tows water skier for nearly 7 miles to set world record
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Yes, that was a blimp towing a water skier across the surface of a Southern California lake. The Press-Enterprise reports the blimp towed skier Kari McCollum...
The key to a no-regrets one-night stand
Millennial women who initiate one-night stands regret it less than women who don’t take the lead. A new study, researched jointly by Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the...
Plane malfunction spills gold onto runway
MOSCOW — Russian news reports say the hatch of a cargo plane carrying precious metals accidentally flew open upon takeoff -- scattering at least 3 tons of gold on the...
De Blasio pushes for stricter traffic laws after tragic crash
Following the tragic death of two Brooklyn tots last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced a slate of state laws he’s pushing to improve traffic safety. De Blasio...
Most parents think they're not making enough family memories
Six in 10 parents worry they aren't making enough family memories, a new study finds. New research into American family life found the extent to which many parents fear they...
Lawmaker demands removal of parole board members who freed cop killer
Gov. Andrew Cuomo must remove the state Board of Parole members who voted to free cop-killer Herman Bell, state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan demanded Thursday. "Herman Bell is a...
Sean McDonough happy to be done with watered-down 'Monday Night Football'
It turns out the broadcasting dream job was someone else's dream. Sean McDonough, in his first comments since losing his play-by-play spot on "Monday Night Football," sounded more relieved than...
Ex-Jet's killer gets 30 years in prison
GRETNA, La. — The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday....
Construction worker survives being impaled by pole through his groin
Doctors miraculously saved a construction worker in India who was impaled on a 4-foot pole through his scrotum — which emerged near his neck. Salim Sheikh, 33, was working on...
FDA plans to make cigarettes less addictive
The Food and Drug Administration plans to lower the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to make them less addictive -- a “pivotal step” toward saving lives, the agency said. FDA...
Deputies probed for role in missing woman’s bizarre overseas trip
Two deputies in California were put on administrative leave for apparently helping to get a missing elderly woman on a plane to the Philippines, authorities said. The two unidentified veteran...
Afghan dad says he named his son Donald Trump
The family of a young boy from Afghanistan says their lives have been ruined after his superfan parents named him Donald Trump. Born in September 2016 as his namesake was...
Mom donates frozen embryos after fertility clinic disasters
A selfless Ohio mom is donating her four frozen embryos in hopes of helping out families who lost theirs as a result of equipment failures at two fertility clinics, according to...
15-foot python found living inside this man’s living room wall
Forget the exterminator — time to call a snake charmer. A 15-foot-long python was caught hiding inside the walls of a living room in Bangkok. “This was an unusual place...
Soccer star in disturbing sex video with 'unconscious' woman
A top Israeli soccer player has appeared in a disturbing video in which he and three former teammates perform humiliating sex acts on a naked and apparently unconscious woman, according...
Doc Gooden trying to earn spot in Mets' circle of trust
PORT ST. LUCIE — Doc Gooden, fresh off working with a Japanese team and their pitchers for two weeks last month, visited the Mets on Thursday at First Data Field...
New prosthetic hand moves and 'feels' like the real thing
Prosthetics have come a long way over the past half-century or so. Gone are the days where “dumb” artificial limbs are the only option and today new breakthroughs have resulted...
This is how much money you'd save if you worked from home
It pays big to work from home. Working from home is gaining in popularity, but most people still commute to an office. More than four in 10 workers say they...
Blue Apron plans to start selling its meal kits in stores
Blue Apron said on Thursday it plans to sell meal kits in stores this year, as it attempts to spur growth by attracting more people to its subscription-based service. Blue...
Plastic particles in bottled water could be killing you: study
More than 90 percent of bottled water contained tiny particles of plastic, according to a disturbing new study that's prompted the World Health Organization to launch a probe into potential...
Creeps wanted for masturbating on subway: cops
Cops are on the hunt for these two pervs, who were caught on film pleasuring themselves by the women they were victimizing, police said Thursday. More recently, a 29-year-old Brooklyn...
Barron Trump's school backs stricter gun control measures
The private school attended by Barron Trump, the president’s youngest son, is backing stricter gun control measures -- but dismissing his father’s proposal to arm teachers. St. Andrew's Episcopal School...
Lakers love Isaiah Thomas and Julius Randle fighting each other
Instead of fighting the Warriors, Julius Randle and Isaiah Thomas were feuding with each other. The Lakers pair got into a heated argument on the sideline during the Lakers' 117-106...
Trump issues new sanctions against Russia for election meddling
The Trump administration on Thursday issued sanctions against 19 Russians in retaliation for meddling in the 2016 presidential election and for conducting other "destructive cyberattacks" on the country's energy infrastructure....
US spends twice as much as other countries on health care, with worse results
The US spends about twice what other high-income nations do on health care but has the lowest life expectancy and the highest infant mortality rates, a new study suggests. More...
Yankees wrap up Judge tampering with '30-second' talk
Tampa — The conversation was brief and concise, Aaron Judge said Thursday morning. He got the point. He’s unlikely to repeat the mistake he made. The reigning American League Rookie...
School administrator busted for threatening 4-year-olds with a knife
An administrator at a New Jersey pre-school was busted this week for threatening two 4-year-old students with a knife as a form of punishment, according to prosecutors and a local...
A male contraceptive pill that boosts libido may soon be a reality
A male contraceptive pill that “blocks sperm’ and increases libido is about to enter what could be the final stage of development in a major medical breakthrough.
Wells Fargo faces sanctions over 'forced' auto insurance sales
US regulators are preparing to sanction Wells Fargo for receiving commissions on auto insurance policies it helped force on more than half a million drivers, people with direct knowledge of...
NYPD truck bursts into flames in Columbus Circle
An NYPD truck carrying metal barricades burst into flames in Columbus Circle on Thursday morning. The truck experienced a mechanical issue around 9:10 a.m., causing the fire to break out...
Why baseball player got off easy after beating girlfriend
A district attorney in Texas is defending the probationary sentence given to a minor league baseball player caught on video beating his then-girlfriend in a stairwell, saying he didn’t receive...
iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy amid overwhelming debts
iHeartMedia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday as the largest US radio station owner reached an in-principle agreement with creditors to restructure its overwhelming debt load. The company, which...
'Tomb Raider' has more plot holes than a pasta strainer
Meet Lara Croft. She’s a fun-loving gal who works as a bicycle courier in London. For kicks, Lara does mixed martial arts at a local gym, even though she kinda...
I'm next on Russia's 'death list'
Sergey Kapchuk said he's kaput. The exiled Russian businessman living in London said he believes he's next on the Kremlin's "death list" after the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei...
ESPN president brought down by cocaine extortion plot
John Skipper was forced to resign at ESPN after he was extorted by a person he bought cocaine from, the ex-network president revealed in a bombshell interview with the Hollywood...
US, UK, France, Germany blame Russia for nerve-agent attack
The leaders of the United States, France and Germany joined with Great Britain to sign a statement condemning Russia's use of a deadly nerve gas to poison a former Russian...
Toys 'R' Us is going out of business
Toys ‘R’ Us, the iconic toy retailer, will shutter or sell its stores in the United States after failing to find a buyer or reach a deal to restructure billions...
North Korea's visit to Sweden could be first step in Trump-Kim meeting
STOCKHOLM — North Korea's foreign minister is due to visit Sweden Thursday, a surprise move that could be a first step toward a meeting in the Scandinavian country between President...
Inside the shady private equity firm run by Kerry and Biden's kids
“My frustration,” writes Peter Schweizer in his new book, “Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends," "is not that the solid reporting on...
Johnny Manziel secretly weds model
Manziel and Bre Tiesi got engaged in Paris last year.
Trump jokes about making up facts during Trudeau meeting
President Trump in a Twitter post on Thursday insisted the United States has "a Trade Deficit" with Canada after boasting to GOP donors that he tried to hoodwink Prime Minister...
Dog's death on United flight could lead to criminal charges
A criminal probe has been launched into a puppy’s death aboard a United Airlines plane after a flight attendant ordered its owners to stow their pet carrier in an overhead...
Stormy Daniels may inspire more Trump accusers to sue him
Following the lead of Stormy Daniels, several other women are mulling legal action against President Trump, according to the porn star’s attorney. Michael Avenatti, who represents Daniels, confirmed to BuzzFeed...
This woman's entire world is drenched in the color yellow
Call her mellow yellow. Los Angeles resident Ella London is obsessed with the color yellow. “Anything I can make yellow in my life, I will make yellow,” she said, while...
Russia to expel UK diplomats as dispute over spy attack escalates
MOSCOW/LONDON — Russia will soon expel British diplomats in retaliation for Britain's decision to kick out 23 Russian envoys over a chemical attack on a former Russian double agent, Foreign...
France backs Britain over Russian role in attack
France on Thursday agreed with Britain that Russia was behind a nerve agent attack on an ex-spy in England, President Emmanuel Macron's office said in a statement, and said a...
Long Island school district hires armed guards to patrol
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — A Long Island school district says it has hired armed guards to patrol its five school campuses. Hauppauge administrators say the extra guards will cost the district...
Greg Bird's conservative spring approach starting to pay off
SARASOTA, Fla.— Brian Cashman isn’t the only one not worried about Greg Bird’s less-than-inspiring start to the spring. Days after the Yankees general manager said he never worried about Bird...
Neil Walker's focus is on future with Yanks, not past Mets drama
TAMPA — He played two positions and batted from two sides of the plate while playing for three teams on two different fields. Welcome to Neil Walker’s rush-job spring training....
Grading how Mike Maccagnan's Jets rebuild has gone so far
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan had been waiting for this week for a long time. Last year, he tore down his roster, parting ways with some very popular, longtime Jets...
Yankees give Miguel Andujar a look at a new position
TAMPA — Miguel Andujar, who had been vying for the starting job at third before the acquisition of Brandon Drury and Neil Walker, played first base for Double-A Trenton in...
Former Giants offensive lineman has a new home
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers started free agency Wednesday by getting some needed help for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, agreeing to a four-year contract with versatile running back Jerick McKinnon...
Why Giants or Jets aren't likely destinations for 'Honey Badger'
The “Honey Badger” is leaving the desert — but don’t expect him to come to New York. The Cardinals released one of the team’s most popular players, safety Tyrann Mathieu,...
Top Yankees prospect getting further from majors with every start
SARASOTA, Fla. — When it comes to the Yankees’ rotation depth, it was a good day for Domingo German. Unfortunately for the Yankees, the right-hander didn’t pitch Wednesday. Instead, it...
Mats Zuccarello's two best friends now thriving with Penguins
They were the first two teammates to get to the hospital, and they broke down in tears at the sight of Mats Zuccarello, their good friend. Zuccarello was in the...
Man shoots 2 at hospital before killing self; 1 victim dead
Birmingham, Ala. — One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a gunman opened fire at an Alabama hospital before fatally shooting himself, police said. Birmingham police...
NCAA Tournament on TV: Breaking down today's six best games
Here's the Post's guide to Thursday's best NCAA Tournament games: (7) Rhode Island vs. (10) Oklahoma 12:15 p.m., CBS The best day on the sports calendar kicks off with potentially...
Kansas will destroy this No. 16 seed
PITTSBURGH — If you didn’t call in sick, you’re doing this wrong. Kansas (-13¹/₂) over Penn: The buzz about Penn possibly becoming the first No. 16 seed to defeat a...
Seton Hall seniors know this is their last chance at NCAA glory
WICHITA, Kan. — Khadeen Carrington said what nobody else would. Thursday afternoon will go a long way toward how he remembers his Seton Hall career. It took the Seton Hall...
Rangers playing it straight, and it's killing their draft prospects
Rangerstown is filled with folks attempting to conjure ways for the Blueshirts to move into the entry draft’s top three if luck isn’t with the club at the lottery drawing,...
One of last remaining Blockbusters in US set to close
NORTH POLE, Alaska — Time has run out for one of the last remaining Blockbuster Video stores in the country. Kevin Daymude, general manager of the Blockbuster in North Pole,...
Coach wants Iona to remember time Duke was slayed as Goliath
PITTSBURGH — It’s happened in the Steel City before, when Coppin State toppled No. 2 South Carolina in 1997 and became the third No. 15 seed ever to win an...
An inside look at how many people are actually watching Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has grown into a formidable force in the US, according to a report on Thursday. Amazon had 26 million subscribers across the country at the end of...
Trae Young looking to silence the doubters
PITTSBURGH — Trae Young’s smile provided no hint of a slump. The enthusiasm of the 19-year-old hadn’t dimmed, even as the harsh national spotlight decided the most captivating player in...
Dave Gettleman making the Giants feared again, as promised
For a short while there, after prized guard Andrew Norwell spurned the man who raised him from a pup for Tom Coughlin, of all people, Giants fans were in a...
Warriors show they can win without Curry and Thompson
OAKLAND, Calif. — Steve Kerr has long known he has an All-Star cast. Golden State's backups gave him another glimpse Wednesday night. When three of the Warriors' four headliners were...
Enes Kanter sounds off about tanking Knicks say they're not doing
There is a four-letter word Knicks center Enes Kanter despises. Tank. And he hates it almost as much as a three-letter word. Sit. Kanter wants to play. He wants to...
Couple fleeing from ICE agents die in crash
A man and a woman, who were believed to be undocumented, died after their vehicle crashed fleeing from federal immigration officials in California on Tuesday, police said. Marcelina Garcia Profecto,...
This is the Knicks' tanking dream come true
PITTSBURGH — New York Knicks, we are talking to you: As many as five lottery picks could be on display at PPG Paints Arena when March Madness begins here Thursday...
City council member, driver shot to death in downtown Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — A city council member and her driver were shot to death by two unidentified attackers on a downtown street Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's...
Ex-Marine admits to killing Army reservist an hour into murder trial
VISTA, Calif. — An hour into his murder trial, a former Marine admitted killing an Army reservist in a California motel in 2012 — a brutal attack in which the...
Jurors hear gut-wrenching testimony in trial of Pulse shooter's widow
Jurors at the trial of the widow of a man who shot and killed 49 people at a Florida nightclub heard emotional accounts of what unfolded that evening. On Wednesday,...
Couple accused of housing kids in plywood box have a new home
JOSHUA TREE, Calif. – A Southern California couple found with their three children in a makeshift desert shack said they hope to be reunited with their kids now that they...
Son charged with murder after mom's body found in ditch
NEW ORLEANS – Authorities say the son of a Louisiana woman whose body was found has been arrested. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Byron Montgomery was booked...
Jahlil Okafor's second chance going as badly as first
So what’s up with Jahlil Okafor? Obviously not his playing time. And it doesn’t seem likely to go up anytime soon. Okafor racked up another DNP-Coach’s Decision on Tuesday, despite...
Family that stumbled into baseball-card goldmine finds one more gem
LOS ANGELES — What could be better than becoming a millionaire after finding seven vintage baseball cards while cleaning out your late great-grandfather's house? How about finding an eighth? The...
Trey Burke: Knicks must stop third-quarter swoons
A rather eloquent philosopher/essayist-type once noted, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” So the Knicks in general, and Trey Burke in particular, remember the last...
Man accused of turning ATMs into personal slot machines
A Queens man has been nabbed for hacking into ATMs -- programming them so he and accomplices could steal a quarter million dollars through a scheme called "jackpotting," authorities said....
Dylann Roof's sister busted with weapon, drugs after disturbing social media post
The sister of Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof was arrested Wednesday for bringing a knife to school, after making a posting on social media that she hoped classmates joining in...