March 16, 2018
UMBC becomes 1st No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 in NCAA tourney
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stunning! Simply stunning. When the final seconds ticked off the overhead scoreboard at Spectrum Center, UMBC sophomore guard Arkel Lamar began to wave his hands in the...
Lawmakers look to muzzle embattled dog-walking app
They want to put Wag on a leash! New York lawmakers and animal-rights advocates are looking to muzzle the controversial app known as “Uber for dog-walking” because its walkers keep...
Trump hires Hulk Hogan's lawyer for $20M suit against Stormy Daniels
President Trump is reportedly seeking $20 million in damages from Stormy Daniels, claiming through his lawyer that the porn actress violated a nondisclosure agreement by speaking publicly about her alleged...
Major starting lineup shuffle couldn't change result for Nets
PHILADELPHIA — Different lineup, same end result. The Nets juggled their lineup, pulling Spencer Dinwiddie and starting Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Joe Harris. But they couldn’t make the plays they needed...
FBI descends on site said to have buried Civil War gold
A 155-year-old legend about buried federal gold appears to have caught the attention of the FBI. Dozens of FBI agents, along with Pennsylvania state officials and members of a treasure-hunting...
Sessions fires ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe days before retirement
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday night that he was firing former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a longtime and frequent target of President Donald Trump's anger, just...
How cutting carbs completely made me a better runner
Take those carbs and shove it. Finishing the United NYC Half Marathon with a personal record on Sunday is going to take more for me than the dozens of training...
'Killer' nanny finally cries during psychiatrist's testimony
The Upper West Side nanny accused of brutally murdering two children in her care cried for the first time during her trial as she heard testimony from a psychiatrist who...
De Blasio, City Council appear at odds over City Charter reforms
Mayor de Blasio and the City Council are forming separate commissions to revise the City Charter, with taxpayers left holding the multimillion-dollar tab. The council held a public hearing Friday...
Engineer reported cracks in bridge 2 days before collapse
An engineer left a voicemail with officials two days before the catastrophic collapse of a 950-ton pedestrian bridge in Miami — and warned that some cracking had been found at...
It turns out purple states are the ones standing up for campus free speech
Florida this week joined eight other states that have banned “free speech zones” at public colleges — which, in the topsy-turvy way things work on campus these days, is a...
Tip for Cuomo: Don't mess with the tipped-minimum-wage laws
In New York, there are roughly 200,000 servers and bartenders — together the most popular occupation in the state. It’s easy to see why: Not many other professions offer good...
Questioning the 'final solution' for Down Syndrome people
Iceland must be pleased that it is close to success in its program of genocide, but before congratulating that nation on its final solution to the Down syndrome problem, perhaps...
The quota-mongers' latest attack on the city's top high schools
‘Sexism” is the new rap against the exam for entry into the city’s elite high schools — and it’s every bit as bogus as the usual “racist” charge. Critics pounced...
Andrew Cuomo's pardon problem
Gov. Cuomo hasn’t had much to say about the stunning and unconscionable decision to free serial cop-killer and onetime domestic terrorist Herman Bell on parole — other than that he...
Carl Icahn boosts stake in Newell Brands as proxy battle heats up
The battle at Newell Brands is heating up. Activist investor Carl Icahn has upped his stake in the Elmer’s glue maker to 6.9 percent, according to a Friday regulatory filing....
Nike loses another top exec amid probe into alleged inappropriate behavior
A second top Nike executive has left the sneaker maker amid a probe into inappropriate behavior. Jayme Martin, a 20-year veteran of the Beaverton, Ore., company, who was vice president...
Bearded brothers reported missing in Brooklyn
Two brothers sporting beards and long gray hair were reported missing from their Brooklyn apartment on Friday. Stanley Nagler, 64, and Gene Nagler, 66, were last seen by a caretaker...
'Voice' contestant calls Kelly Clarkson a 'bubble of joy'
Dylan Hartigan never planned on competing to win “The Voice.” His mother, Denise Hartigan, a casting agent, put him up to it. “I can’t say no to that woman,” says...
Traveling with your dog doesn't have to be dangerous
United Airlines was back in the news this week, and not because the skies have become friendlier. In fact, if you’re man’s best friend, there’s nothing to wag about. After...
Khadeen Carrington's season of tests is now getting its biggest one
WICHITA, Kan. — Khadeen Carrington wears the number “0” as a metaphor for his life. He always has been overlooked, told he wasn’t good enough, counted out. It continued when...
Tillerson was reportedly on the toilet when he got canned
His career really went down the toilet. Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was reportedly sitting on the loo when the White House chief of staff called to deliver the...
Yoenis Cespedes' wrist is ready for its big test
PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes is ready to test his right wrist. The Mets slugger told The Post on Friday he expects a return to the lineup Monday, when...
Son fatally shot trying to prevent his father's suicide
One brother was killed and another injured in Alabama when they tried to prevent their dad from committing suicide and a struggle ensued, officials said. The Blount County Sheriff's Office...
Cheeky Alan Cumming can’t quite save quaint 'Instinct'
The long run of “Elementary” has given CBS a taste for another light crime drama featuring an unlikely pairing of an inspired rule breaker and a stickler for procedure/second banana....
Linebacker 'shocked' the Jets didn't even try to keep him
The Jets chose not to bring back linebacker Demario Davis … and they did not even try. Davis signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Saints this week. He...
How Giants' new-look O-line looks after bringing in a winner
Nate Solder is the centerpiece of the comprehensive rebuilding process the Giants are undertaking along their offensive line. But he is not the only piece. In New England, he was...
North Carolina crushes visions of this Cinderella story
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was a nice story while it lasted: David finding a way to beat Goliath in what would have been one of the biggest upsets ever in...
Didi Gregorius feels the looming Manny Machado threat
TAMPA -- Didi Gregorius was well aware of Manny Machado’s impending free agency even before it gained national attention, when Aaron Judge told the Orioles’ shortstop that he would “look...
'Station 19' star Jason George is a daredevil at heart
Station 19 Thursday, 9 p.m., ABC Things will heat up — in more ways than one — for Dr. Ben Warren (Jason George) on the new Shonda Rhimes drama “Station...
Feds expand probe into Wells Fargo sales practices
Wells Fargo’s regulatory problems are getting worse — while its CEO’s pay is getting fatter. The Department of Justice has expanded its probe of the bank into its sales practices,...
This Hurley wants to beat Mike Krzyzewski — not play for him
PITTSBURGH — It has been about three decades since Dan Hurley first met Mike Krzyzewski in Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall — St. Anthony High School’s practice gym/bingo hall —...
Kids' book slammed for featuring Hitler among 'great leaders'
An India-based publisher of a children’s book has sparked outrage after featuring a book on “Great Leaders” that included a photo of Adolf Hitler on its cover. One outraged organization...
Newly single Zayn Malik buys $10M penthouse
It's been less than a week since pop star Zayn Malik and top model Gigi Hadid broke up, but Malik has already moved on — to a $10.69 million Soho...
Ronda Rousey's a pro in 1st step to her WrestleMania vision
Ronda Rousey has spent much of her short WWE career as the pupil, but that doesn’t mean she can’t teach her new employers a thing or two. For a short...
These NYC vintage shops are Hollywood’s style secret
Ever wonder where Carrie Bradshaw found the peacock fascinator she wore to the wedding in the first “Sex and the City” movie? Or where Oliver, on the new ’90s-set Netflix...
Michael Conforto gives real glimpse into Mets' best hope
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Michael Conforto's abnormal spring took a turn toward the normal Friday as he stepped into the batter's box in a competitive situation for the first time....
Florida bridge collapsed right after 'stress test'
The 950-ton pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Miami — killing at least six people — had just undergone a “stress test,” and concrete-reinforcing steel cables were being tightened when it...
You don’t have to be drunk to enjoy a corned beef burger
Looking for a taste of St. Patrick’s Day, with a twist? Restaurants around the city are putting unique spins on corned beef, taking the salt-cured brisket beyond your usual pub...
X-ray reveals worst for star big man in March Madness stunner
DETROIT — Nobody seemed too concerned about Isaac Haas and his right elbow in the immediate aftermath of Purdue’s 74-48 win over Cal State Fullerton on Friday in an East...
Mom gets prison for killing 4-year-old daughter
MADISON, Neb. — A northeast Nebraska woman convicted of killing her 4-year-old daughter has been given 55 to 75 years in prison. Carla Montoya was sentenced Thursday in Madison County...
Missing teen and friend's dad believed to be in Mexico
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Police are encouraging a missing Pennsylvania teenager to come home to her family after she traveled to Mexico with a 45-year-old man. Allentown police said Friday that...
DA raids offices of university with financial ties to Newsweek
The criminal probe of Newsweek Media Group’s finances is widening. Investigators from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Thursday raided the Hudson Valley offices of Olivet University that is linked...
FDNY lieutenant was on final tour before military chopper crash
The FDNY lieutenant who died in a military helicopter crash was on his final tour of duty, heartbroken colleagues told The Post on Friday. Fallen firefighter Christopher Raguso announced “it...
Misty Copeland is casually chilling in the back of your Pilates class
Misty Copeland is a proud Upper West Sider. “I’ve never lived anywhere else in New York,” the ballerina says. “But I keep making my way down. I went from 86th,...
Mom arrested for pushing nearly freezing baby around in stroller
A Florida mom was arrested when authorities found her carelessly swinging around a stroller with a barely clothed baby boy inside despite the cold, according to officials. Deputies said they tracked...
Boy dies years after freak accident with falling tree branch
ATLANTA — The parents of a Georgia boy who was struck by a falling tree branch outside his day care five years ago say he has died. Bill Halstead, the...
Husband indicted for killing wife who led secret life as porn star
COLUMBIANA, Ala. — The husband of a suburban mom who lived a double life as an online exhibitionist has been indicted in her death. A court document filed Thursday shows...
This monstrous dunk just about ended Providence-Texas A&M
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There was a moment when it appeared Providence just might claw its way back into contention against Texas A&M in the teams' opening game of the NCAA...
Woman dies day after snowboarding accident at resort
LOWER TOWAMENSING, Pa. — Authorities say a New Jersey woman injured in a snowboarding accident at a Pennsylvania resort this week has died from her injuries. The Lehigh County Coroner’s...
Jets bring back offensive line insurance at much cheaper price
The Jets brought back a familiar face Friday to provide some depth on the offensive line. The team re-signed free-agent tackle Ben Ijalana to a one-year deal, a source confirmed....
Student suspended for staying in class during walkouts
HILLIARD, Ohio — An Ohio high school student says he tried to remain nonpolitical during school walkouts over gun violence and was suspended for a day because he stayed in...
Man convicted after girlfriend dies in alleged suicide pact
NILES, Mich. — A southwestern Michigan man who authorities say walked into a police department and confessed to killing his girlfriend has been convicted. Berrien County Trial Court says 52-year-old...
Handicapped parking spot dispute leaves man on life support
WINDER, Ga. — An Alabama man accused of severely beating a Georgia man in a dispute over a handicapped parking spot has been charged with aggravated battery. Morris Ellis was...
Ex-Jets troublemaker finds home with Super Bowl threat
A Jets castoff got his free-agency deal -- just probably not the one he had in mind this time last year. Sheldon Richardson, whom the Jets dealt to the Seahawks...
Teacher accused of firing gun in class sent to mental institution
DALTON, Ga. — A Georgia teacher accused of firing a handgun in his classroom has been released from jail on a $10,000 bond for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. The Daily...
Suicidal thoughts linked to sexual orientation in college freshmen
Nearly one-third of first-year college students have thought about suicide, according to a study across eight countries, and non-heterosexual identity or feelings were the biggest risks for this kind of...
Maria Sharapova's comeback takes another turn for the worse
Maria Sharapova's shaky 2018 just hit another bump The five-time Grand Slam champion has withdrawn from next week's Miami Open due to a left forearm injury. Since returning from a...
Teachers have strong feelings about guns in schools
They didn’t sign up for reading, writing and recoil. A majority of teachers (73 percent) reject the proposal to give some teachers and staff special training to carry guns at...
Gurney's nearing deal to buy Montauk yacht club
Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa is about to expand its empire — again. The owners of the popular seaside establishment are in talks to buy the nearby Montauk Yacht...
Now Russia wants to nuke threatening asteroids, too
It was just days ago that a team of scientists from NASA and the National Nuclear Security Administration spoke at length about the potential to use nuclear weapons to divert...
Competitive paddling goes underground
Competitors paddle during an Alpine Lakes Tour race on Europe's biggest underground lake in St-Leonard, Switzerland.
Missouri defends sending teen to prison for 241 years
Missouri is defending a prison sentence for a man who committed robbery and other crimes on a single day when he was 16 and now isn't eligible for parole until...
FDNY head medical officer retires in 'Thelma and Louise' style
The FDNY's chief medical officer -- the department's first female physician and a champion for long-term treatment for 9/11 first responders -- retired on Friday alongside her close friend and...
Visions from the NHL's future as a Vladimir Putin rival
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Congratulations to the 2021-22 Blues on a terrific season. In the first year after Owners Lockout III canceled the 2020-21 campaign, and with Gary Bettman’s new...
Warren slams Equifax over insider-trading scandal
Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted Equifax on Friday for not disclosing in a November report that a top executive caught in an alleged insider trading scandal had resigned a month earlier....
Raging fire near LIRR tracks likely to make commute hell
An enormous fire raging in a recycling plant near the Long Island Rail Road tracks in Jamaica is causing severe impacts to the evening commute, officials said. The fire, which...
These endorsements can kill political campaigns
Watch who’s got your back. That’s the message to political candidates from a new poll by public opinion firm Morning Consult, looking at celebrities and politicians whose endorsements might be...
Ambulette driver arrested for hitting pedestrian
The driver of a private ambulette was arrested for hitting a pedestrian as she was crossing the street in Queens on Friday, leaving her in critical condition. The 57-year-old woman...
Couple who met on plane caught in bathroom having Mile High sex
A pair of strangers caught joining the Mile High Club on a packed Virgin Atlantic jet were interrupted by a stewardess asking: “Would you jeopardize your holiday for a blowjob?”...
Once personal data hits the dark web, you're screwed
Major data breaches at banks and sites like Yahoo – where about 3 billion accounts were compromised – mean that your personal data can travel to the dark web, networks...
Jeff Hornacek challenges Knicks as his future hangs in balance
While Enes Kanter continued to lobby for the Knicks to “develop guys in the G-League” and not in the NBA, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek sounded conflicted, too, especially with an...
Poisoning to haunt Putin, a conformist rebellion and other comments
Foreign desk: Latest Poisoning Attack Will Haunt Putin Vladimir Putin may have shrugged off criticism of his annexation of Sevastapol, warring in Ukraine and US election hacking. But Bloomberg’s Leonid...
World’s biggest puppy bred to resemble ancient monster
Meet the world’s biggest puppy, who weighs a whopping 180 pounds and stands at a staggering 6 feet tall. Nine-month-old Euphrates was bred to resemble a giant prehistoric monster dog....
The chilling link between psychopaths and sex dolls
Men who use sex dolls could transform into psychopaths like cannibal necrophile Jeffrey Dahmer, experts claim. After his arrest in 1991, Dahmer confessed to using a mannequin dummy for sex...
Snow could reveal the secrets of climate change
HIGHMOUNT, NY -- Capturing snowflakes isn't as easy as sticking out your tongue. At least not when you're trying to capture them for scientific study, which involves isolating the tiniest...
Vatican convicts archbishop, but doesn't say of what
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Friday removed the suspended Guam archbishop from office and ordered him not to return to the island after convicting him of some charges in...
How to make $115 an hour in the 'gig economy'
This is one hell of a gig. Millions of workers now participate in the gig economy — loosely defined as the workers who work a series of freelance or temporary...
China to ban people with 'bad social credit' from trains, planes
SHANGHAI - China said it will begin applying its so-called social credit system to flights and trains and stop people who have committed misdeeds from taking such transport for up...
Astronaut Scott Kelly and his brother are still identical twins, NASA says
Astronaut Scott Kelly still has an identical twin! Reports that Kelly’s DNA was so altered by a year-long trip to space that it no longer matched his twin Mark Kelly...
Marshall makes NCAA Tournament history in thrilling upset
SAN DIEGO — Jon Elmore scored 27 points and Jarrod West hit a huge 3-pointer with three minutes left to help No. 13 seed Marshall topple fourth-seeded Wichita State 81-75...
Why creepy videos of people eating ice are going viral
Ice, ice, baby! Videos of people crunching ice cubes are going viral on social media. Users on the Vine-like Chinese video-sharing app Kwai have been uploading thousands of clips with...
Family booted from flight after toddler kicked up a minor fuss
A 2-year-old girl and her dad reportedly were escorted from a Southwest Airlines plane after the toddler became briefly fussy about taking flight. Passengers claimed the family was kicked off...
Dodgers debut their dugout sex celebration
It lasted less than 10 seconds, but somehow this Dodgers celebration has managed to last. During Sunday's spring training contest against the Rockies, it appears third baseman Justin Turner shared...
FAA bans open-door helicopter flights after fatal crash
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday banned "open-door" helicopter flights where passengers are strapped into hard-to-undo harnesses -- after one such flight crashed into the East River on Sunday, killing...
Construction workers unearth actual 'pot o' gold'
Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day — two construction workers in Holland have discovered a real-life “pot o’ gold.” The workers from water company Oasen made the stunning find...
Creep allegedly threw pretzels at passenger before groping her
An attention-starved creep threw a bag of pretzels at a woman -- and then groped her when she ignored him aboard a Delta flight, federal authorities said. William Charles Pelletier,...
New Giants LB previews 'relentless' defense he's helping bring over
First of all, he calls the Giants’ defensive coordinator “Bettchy,” which will either catch on or fade away, depending on how James Bettcher fares in his role with his new...
O.J. Simpson calls out Kaepernick for 'attacking the flag'
Even after all this time and everything else that has happened, O.J. Simpson still loves talking football -- but he also can’t help getting off topic. In his first interview...
Elton John urges New Yorkers to back Cuomo
Elton John has a message to New Yorkers: “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down” on Andrew Cuomo’s governorship. John is a British citizen who can’t vote in New York —...
Skiers tossed from faulty lift in terrifying scene
A nightmare day on the slopes in the former Soviet republic of Georgia was captured in shocking video that showed skiers catapulted from a malfunctioning ski lift. Authorities said at...
Populist GOP candidate drops campaign after Trump tweet
A Republican running a populist campaign to unseat a GOP senator in Nevada ditched his bid Friday after a tweeted entreaty from President Trump. “It would be great for the...
Giants players' 'amazing' Honey Badger dream has a big problem
The heart wants what it wants, but that darn, pesky salary cap turns romantic dreams into stark reality. Sure, the Giants would like to add safety Tyrann Mathieu to defensive...
Pornhub announces $25K grant for college sex researchers
Pornhub is trying to get in bed with sex researchers. The internet porn mecca announced Thursday that it’s offering a $25,000 grant to fund a “human sexuality research project” to...
How new NYCFC weapon sought help from Red Bulls rival
Shortly after Ismael Tajouri touched down in New York, he reached out to New York City FC’s biggest rival for advice. Tajouri had joined NYCFC from Austrian giants Austria Wien...
Khloé Kardashian launches maternity jeans line
Khloé Kardashian’s denim line can accommodate a Kardashian booty and a Kardashian baby bump. Her size-inclusive Good American jean line, which launched two years ago, just added maternity jeans to...
Enes Kanter thinks Knicks are wrong about Willy Hernangomez
When Enes Kanter arrived in the Carmelo Anthony trade, the status of Willy Hernangomez as a chief Knicks building block became unhinged. After not being in the rotation all season,...
De Blasio: Give drivers a break for double parking in bike lanes
Is this part of Vision Zero, too? Mayor de Blasio said Friday that drivers shouldn’t be ticketed for drop-offs and pickups in bike lanes — even though it’s a blatant...
NFL's biggest villain now slapped with PED suspension
One of the NFL's worst illegal-hit offenders has been suspended for a separate infraction. Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict is set to serve a four-game ban to start the 2018 season...
Family-run gang gets prison for enslaving, torturing troubled men
A UK gang led by a dad nicknamed "The Tank Commander" have been jailed for a savage 24-year campaign of kidnappings, violence and intimidation against terrified laborers. One terrified victim...
‘Cyborg’ who implanted train card in hand gets fined for not having ticket
Futuristic travel hacks can be more trouble than they’re worth. Just ask Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow, 33, from Sydney. The self-described “biohacker” and “cyborg” pleaded guilty Friday morning in a...
British cops probing Russian businessman's death as murder
British police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a London-based Russian businessman who died from "compression to the neck." Nikolai Glushkov, 68, was an associate of Boris...
FIU student among those killed in bridge collapse
A Florida International University freshman is the first fatality to be named from Thursday’s pedestrian bridge collapse at the school’s Miami campus. Alexa Duran, 18, was a political science major...
Ex-deputy admits making child porn
A former deputy in Texas who visited bestiality websites has pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child pornography, federal authorities said. Andrew Craig Sustaita, a 31-year-old former deputy for the...
FDNY members among dead in military helicopter crash in Iraq
Two FDNY members were among the seven soldiers killed in a military helicopter crash in Iraq — including a father of two who was on his last tour of duty,...
Racing legend gets attacked by swarm of killer bees again
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt is legendary for his victories over fellow racers, but he remains undefeated against nature as well. While working on his Texas ranch Wednesday, the...
Is curiously unsigned NFL star the next Kaepernick?
Eric Reid is following in former teammate Colin Kaepernick's footsteps in more ways than one. The former 49ers safety, one of the first NFL athletes to take a knee beside...
Arkansas high schoolers punished with paddle
A trio of Arkansas high schoolers were punished with a paddle for participating in the nationwide school walkout to protest gun violence, according to the mother of one of the...
Aaron Hernandez's 'happy' last days
Lead defense attorney Jose Baez can still vividly remember the last days of his client Aaron Hernandez's life before he committed suicide at Massachusetts’s Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. In 2017, the...
WWE legend: That 'sleeping with my daughter' hacking ruined my life
Wrestling legend Marty Jannetty revealed his life was almost destroyed after sick hackers put a post on his Facebook page saying he wanted to have sex with his daughter. In...
The earliest humans were way more advanced than we thought
WASHINGTON — On a grassy African landscape, some of the earliest members of our species, Homo sapiens, engaged in surprisingly sophisticated behaviors including using color pigments, creating advanced tools and...
Mystery dinosaur goes up for auction
LYON, France — The fossilized skeleton of an unidentified type of dinosaur is set to be auctioned in Paris in June and could fetch up to 1.8 million euros ($2.22...
ESPN auditions star Panthers tight end for 'Monday Night' job
The Carolina Panthers’ Greg Olsen, still one of the best tight ends in the NFL, auditioned with ESPN for its "Monday Night Football" job Friday, according to sources. Olsen, 33,...
Court tells man that he's not alive
BUCHAREST, Romania — A Romanian court has rejected a man’s claim that he’s alive after he was officially registered as deceased. A court spokeswoman said Friday that 63-year-old Constantin Reliu...
Former cheerleading coach gets prison time for sex crimes
A former cheerleading coach in Arizona accused of sexually abusing two girls has been sentenced to five years in prison. Yohel Gattaz, 23, was originally charged with aggravated assault, sexual...
Doctors charged in alleged painkiller kickback scheme
Five New York doctors were busted Friday for allegedly pocketing more than $800,000 in kickbacks to prescribe a highly addictive painkiller spray that's been linked to patient deaths, according to...
Dog mistakenly sent to Japan by United is back with family in US
The dog whom United Airlines mistakenly flew to Japan earlier this week has been reunited with his relieved family in Kansas — following a cushy trans-Pacific flight aboard a corporate jet,...
De Blasio says he'll 'revisit' entrance criteria for top high schools
After claiming for years that he’s powerless to change the entrance criteria at some of the city’s best high schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday suddenly reversed course and...
Dead Sea Scrolls go on display for first time ever
Two manuscripts from the Dead Sea Scrolls are on public display for the first time ever in Denver. The scrolls are among 20 Dead Sea Scrolls and a host of...
Listen to JFK speak from beyond the grave
President John F. Kennedy can finally make the speech he never got to deliver because of his assassination — thanks to voice synthesis technology. Kennedy was on his way to...
Cyclist goes airborne after he's hit by reckless driver
North Wales police released CCTV footage of reckless driver Jake David Tompkinson hitting a cyclist, who went flying through the air. This week, Tompkins was sentenced to a year in...
Suspect arrested for sucker-punching elderly stranger
Cops arrested the man who sucker-punched an elderly stranger in an unprovoked attack in Brooklyn — and it's not the first time he's been busted for violence toward women, police...
Hunters tapped to fix big game trophy import rules
A new advisory board tasked with helping to revise rules for importing elephant, lion and rhino trophies from Africa is packed with hunters — some with ties to President Trump...
'Game of Thrones' may end in a bloodbath
The eighth and final season of HBO’s mega-hit “Game of Thrones” might not be a crowd-pleaser. That’s according to Iain Glen, who plays the recently Greyscale-free Jorah Mormont. Glen told...
Scientists taught an AI system to diagnose brain cancer
Sure, artificial intelligence might end up being the downfall of humanity as we know it — that is, if Elon Musk’s fears come to fruition — but for the time...
Baseball abuser speaks — and his battered ex wishes she had
The minor league baseball player caught on video beating his then-girlfriend in a stairwell is asking for forgiveness, saying he’s “truly changed” since the disturbing attack — and is now...
The victim of LeBron's all-time vicious dunk became team hero
Being the victim of one of LeBron James' most vicious dunks gets you credit on the Trail Blazers. Portland center Jusuf Nurkic became a future poster when James broke off...
John Paulson's hedge fund lays off workers
The ax has fallen at John Paulson’s hedge fund. Several employees of the once-mammoth Paulson & Co. were let go Thursday amid years of poor performance, The Post has learned....
Famed 'snake whisperer' dies after cobra bite
A cobra got the better of Malaysia's famous “snake whisperer,” who died Friday from a bite from the deadly serpent, according to reports. Abu Zarin Hussin headed the King Cobra...
Giants' new lineman has selfless plans for his $62 million
It is, Nate Solder admitted, “all very surreal." He has existed for seven years outside of the spotlight, even though as a starting left tackle for the Patriots, he was...
New York Rep. Louise Slaughter dead at 88
Rep. Louise Slaughter, the dean of New York’s congressional delegation and the first — and only — woman to lead the House Rules Committee, has died after a fall, her...
Russian social media mocks the UK in wake of nerve-agent attack
Thumbing their nose at condemnation from the West, Russia social media users are mocking the UK in the wake of the attempted killings of a former spy and his daughter...
Ex-Clinton aide calls on lieutenant governor to step down over affair
A former aide to Hillary Clinton who is now a California gubernatorial candidate demanded this week that her rival step down as lieutenant governor because of an affair he had...
Rape victim says airline offered her $5K for 'nuisance'
A 31-year-old woman who claims she was raped on a red-eye flight last year says she was appalled how American Airlines categorized the alleged assault as a "nuisance claim" and...
Richard Sherman takes aim at Pete Carroll in war with Seahawks
Richard Sherman's war of words against his former team wages on. Following a social media exchange Wednesday with the newly retired Joe Thomas, the 49ers cornerback took the former Brown...
Giant harpoons could be the answer to our space junk issue
In case you haven’t heard, space junk is an increasingly serious problem for our planet. The International Space Station has been forced to take steps to protect itself from floating...
Platypus milk might eventually save your life
Modern medicine has done a great job at creating antibiotics to fight infection — in fact, it might be doing too good of a job. As antibiotic use has spiked...
Russia to add more Americans to 'black list' in wake of sanctions
Moscow will add more Americans to its “black list” in response to new US sanctions against Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Friday. The US Treasury slapped sanctions on...
Ex-US diplomat: North Korea 'surprised' Trump agreed to meeting
The ex-US diplomat who spearheaded Washington’s efforts on North Korea said officials in Pyongyang were “surprised” that President Trump was so quick to agree to a sit-down with leader Kim...
Spy's daughter was the real target in poisoning: relative
Former spy Sergei Skripal’s daughter was the real target of the nerve agent attack that left them both in critical condition, his niece claims in a report. Victoria Skripal claims...
Stormy Daniels was physically threatened, lawyer says
The attorney for Stormy Daniels claimed Friday that the porn star had been physically threatened in connection with her alleged affair with Donald Trump, according to a report. Michael Avenatti...
South Korea aims for high-level talks with North Korea
SEOUL – South Korea will seek high-level talks with North Korea this month as preparations for a summit began on Friday, the presidential chief of staff said, while officials in...
Pentagon says no survivors in US helicopter crash in Iraq
BAGHDAD — The Pentagon says all seven service members aboard a US helicopter that crashed in Iraq were killed. The Pentagon says in a statement Friday that the crash does...
Protests sweep Brazil after murder of activist councilwoman
RIO DE JANEIRO — Thousands took to the streets of Brazil’s largest cities Thursday night to protest the execution-style murder of a popular Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman, an outspoken...
Russian nerve agent was planted in suitcase of spy's daughter
The Russian nerve agent used to poison former spy Sergei Skripal was planted in his daughter’s suitcase before she returned from a trip to Moscow, British investigators said in a...
Death toll rises in Florida bridge collapse
The death toll from the collapse of a 950-ton pedestrian bridge at Miami’s Florida International University rose to at least six — while the search-and-rescue operation turned into a recovery mission,...
Masked couple batter shop owner and steal $35K worth of gold
Qatari tourist Mohammed Ibrahim Malki and his lady friend Aisha Udomwatananon donned masks to rob a Thai gold shop. Janyong Nopparat, the store owner, was hit over the head with...
Video captures the deadly moment a pedestrian bridge collapsed
A horrifying video shows the moment the 950-ton pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Miami collapsed and killed at least six people. The footage, which appears to have been...
Transgender principal loses her position after transitioning
SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. — A Massachusetts elementary school principal who recently came out as transgender will not return to her position at the school. Swampscott Public Schools Superintendent Pamela Angelakis said...
Pepsi thief forgets to cover his face before stealing vending machine
One Pepsi was not enough. Two men in Oklahoma City were seen stealing a Pepsi vending machine, after one of the thieves purchased a drink just five minutes before. The...
Philadelphia stops foster care intakes after discovering LGBT discrimination
Philadelphia officials say the city has stopped two faith-based agencies from placing foster children after learning the agencies discriminate against LGBTQ people. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the city Department of Human Services...
Hillary Clinton injured in India: hospital
NEW DELHI — The head of an Indian hospital says Hillary Clinton was briefly treated there after suffering a minor injury at her hotel. Suresh Goyal, the CEO of Goyal...
Gary Sanchez has 'shattered' what Aaron Boone heard about him
TAMPA — There’s never been a question about Gary Sanchez’s offense. So when he appeared to be in midseason form Thursday, belting a homer to the opposite field in the...
Yankees' rising prospect only gets better as his competition arrives
TAMPA — Neil Walker is set to make his Yankees debut on Friday night against the Astros, with the plan to play the newly signed veteran at first base —...
Democrat to run against GOP candidate who mocked Parkland students
LEWISTON, Maine — A Republican Maine House candidate now has an opponent after he used Twitter to attack two students who survived a shooting at a Florida high school, calling...
Where the Knicks' most productive work is getting done
Under the development strategy devised by first-year executive Craig Robinson, the Knicks have a new motto: “Trust The Practice.’’ As the season continued down the drain Thursday, when the Knicks...
It's all coming together for 'awesome' Matt Harvey
PORT ST. LUCIE — What a change from a year ago. In more ways than one for Matt Harvey and the Mets. Harvey has a feel for the baseball again,...
Giants may not be done yet with offensive line rebuild
The reworking of the offensive line might not be complete, as NFL Network reported the Giants invited former Vikings and Rams center John Sullivan for a visit. Sullivan, 32, is...
Giancarlo Stanton peeved after getting plunked
TAMPA — Giancarlo Stanton looked upset when hit was hit by a Brett McKinney pitch just after McKinney entered the game in the bottom of the third in Thursday's 9-5...
Noah Syndergaard knows his place in Mets' Opening Day history
PORT ST. LUCIE — Noah Syndergaard was asked Thursday if he could identify the most recent Mets starting pitcher to receive consecutive Opening Day assignments. “Johan Santana,” Syndergaard correctly responded....
Ereck Flowers' Giants career takes turn after direct phone call
It happened right after the Giants officially announced the signing of Nate Solder on Thursday. Pat Shurmur, the Giants’ new head coach, called Ereck Flowers to deliver a message: You...
The flu continues to take lives in Connecticut
State health officials are reporting seven more flu-related deaths in Connecticut over the past week. WFSB-TV reports that would bring to 119 the total number of deaths attributed to the...
A coach named D'Antoni will keep Marshall close
PITTSBURGH — I try to remember how lucky I am to sit courtside for NCAA Tournament games, but know that your favorite couch or bar can sometimes provide a better...
Why Kansas won't catch this Seton Hall senior by surprise
WICHITA, Kan. — Desi Rodriguez knows exactly what Seton Hall has in store for itself on Saturday. Kansas, the top seed in the Midwest Region, is one of his favorite...
Mexico seizes mezcal bottles with snakes, reptiles inside
Forget the worm at the bottom of your bottle of mezcal. Mexican environmental inspectors have found whole boas and iguanas stuffed into bottles of mezcal at a market in the...
Poker pro indicted in $6M Super Bowl ticket-flipping scam
LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors say a professional poker player from California faces charges that he bilked investors out of more than $6 million in a Super Bowl and World...
Bruce Wayne finally stops eating Chipotle after 500 straight days
TIFFIN, Ohio — An Ohio man who ate Chipotle every day for the past 500 days says he is finally ready to eat something new. Bruce Wayne ended his streak...
NCAA Tournament on TV: Breaking down today’s six best games
Here’s the Post’s guide to Friday’s best NCAA Tournament games: (7) Texas A&M vs. (10) Providence 12:15 p.m., CBS The second day kicks off with a Big East vs. SEC...
Dad killed by rock pushed from overpass with pregnant wife, kid in car
The pregnant wife of a man killed by a boulder that crashed through the window of their car near Los Angeles is pleading for information that leads to the arrest...
Neurologist who admitted groping patients faces new charges
A neurologist who admitted groping women at a Philadelphia clinic was charged with sexually molesting patients in New Jersey, the third state to accuse him of using his position as...
Team ravaged by Villanova still found a reason to cheer
More often than not, the slingshot doesn’t work, Goliath sneers down at his wide-eyed little dreamer, smashes the slingshot over his knee and advances to the next round — and...
LeBron throws down one of his best dunks and yells at coach all in 1 game
PORTLAND, Ore. — Even Cleveland's late rally and LeBron James' brilliance couldn't rattle the confident Trail Blazers. CJ McCollum scored 29 points and Portland won its NBA-best 11th straight game...
Local cop sues state police over deadly crash
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A city police officer in West Virginia is suing state police over a crash that stemmed from a multi-unit police chase and killed another officer. Bluefield police...
Alabama will get Villanova thanks to its emerging star
PITTSBURGH — Alabama’s one-and-done freshman has at least one performance left. Collin Sexton struggled throughout much of his NCAA Tournament debut, but the star guard extended his brief collegiate career...
Tiger Woods wants everyone to calm down — as he freaks them out
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods wants everyone to tap the brakes. The conundrum — for Woods and everyone else — is that he refuses to take his foot off the...
Sheriff used $750K in inmate food funds to buy beach home
GADSDEN, Ala. — An Alabama sheriff legally used more than $750,000 of funds meant to feed inmates to purchase a beach house. Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin told the Birmingham...
Rhode Island coach carries rich family legacy into Tournament
PITTSBURGH — You are a coaching lifer, a schoolboy-coaching legend in New Jersey, and there you are, soaking up the exhilaration in the joyous Rhode Island section, wearing a Rhody...
US taking steps to extradite Nazi war crimes suspect to Poland
American authorities have asked three medical experts to determine whether a 99-year-old Minnesota man can travel to Poland to face trial on charges that he was involved in Nazi war...
Trump's personal aide reportedly fired over gambling habit
President Trump’s personal assistant was fired earlier this week because of he’s a big-time gambler, making him a risk to handle sensitive information, according to a published report Thursday. While...
Scandal-plagued Michigan State wishes this were just about game
DETROIT — Michigan State will play in its 21st straight NCAA Tournament Friday, but the normalcy of the season stops there. Less than a month ago, Spartans star Miles Bridges...
One Net: Don't blame D'Angelo Russell for my slide
PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Dinwiddie may not be playing poorly, but he is playing passively, and that’s not enough for the Nets. The team needs Dinwiddie to play the way he...
Gymnastics coach who fled US pleads guilty to child porn
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A former California youth gymnastics coach who fled the country more than a decade ago to avoid prosecution has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. U.S. prosecutors...
Score one for the FBI in latest bit of NCAA Tournament insanity
The first NCAA Tournament game concluded Sunday evening, USC losing a close one to the FBI. How else to explain Southern Cal’s exclusion? The arrest of since-fired USC associate coach...
Trump reportedly ready to oust McMaster
President Trump is reportedly prepared to ax National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster amid increased tumult as he overhauls the ranks of the administration. Trump is discussing potential replacements for McMaster,...
Arizona won't have to vacate any NCAA tourney wins after all
BOISE, Idaho — Wes Clark scored 25 points, Jeremy Harris added 23 and No. 13 seed Buffalo pulled off the biggest upset of the NCAA Tournament's opening round, rolling over...