December 1, 2018
Curry's return couldn't help Warriors stop Pistons' 2 big men
DETROIT — Golden State got Stephen Curry back on Saturday night. Even that wasn't enough for the Warriors against Detroit's Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. Griffin scored 26 points and...
Don't become a pawn to Apple addiction
Dear John: Avid reader here. Now, about the recent [column] concerning Apple: My fear is that when you stop feeding the beast (Apple), they’ll come out with an iOS update...
Landlords, don't judge your tenants at first glance
Dear John: My daughter has had four operations for tumors that grow on her body. Over the years she became addicted to painkillers. Spending many thousands trying to get her...
Dog trainers won't give our rescued pooch back: lawsuit
Queens animal rescuers saved an adorable but abused cocker spaniel from cruel conditions in South Korea — but can’t pry the pooch loose from a Queens trainer, according to a...
Prospect Park anti-freeze fountains met with criticism
Thirsty Park Slopers are paying a pretty penny for freeze resistant water fountains in Prospect Park. Residents voted to spend a whopping $175,000 on five drinking fountains that will flow...
Devils' hellish skid continues with another overtime defeat
Another extra period, another crusher for the Devils. Mark Scheifele scored his second goal of the game at 4:43 of overtime, and the Jets beat the Devils, 4-3, Saturday night...
Colt McCoy and the Redskins will keep it close
Monday Redskins (+6½) over EAGLES: Colt McCoy again calls signals for the visiting Redskins, off the season-ending injury to Alex Smith ... but putting aside the Giants’ bizarre reluctance to...
NYPD detective suspended for taking video of groin with colleague's bodycam
A detective was suspended last week without pay for using another cop’s body cam to record an over half-minute video of his privates, according to an internal NYPD document obtained...
Tragic tot's dad calls for city reform to prevent child abuse
No other child should die because of the city’s bureaucratic bungling, the dad of a Brooklyn toddler allegedly slain by his mother’s boyfriend says in a lawsuit. “The multitude of...
Zuckerberg no-show highlights Facebook's bad business model
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ducked the wrath of the world last week when he refused to hear London calling. The quiet one was even trolled by politicians from nine countries...
These adorable dog mosaics are cheering up grumpy commuters
These pups can help soothe a “ruff” ride. Oversize images by famed photographer William Wegman of his dogs Topper and Flo are gracing the newly revamped 23rd Street F/M subway...
Why Noah Vonleh chose Knicks — and why he's glad he did
Knicks offseason free-agent acquisition Noah Vonleh takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What was it like playing against Kristaps Porzingis? A: I just always...
How a charming art dealer became a wanted fraudster
By most indications, Ezra Chowaiki ranked among New York City’s top art dealers. From 2004 to 2017, his eponymous gallery on Park Avenue showed work by artists such as Degas,...
Mets' blockbuster Robinson Cano deal is done pending physicals
The Mets and Mariners have their deal. A blockbuster that will bring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin...
US, China reach tariff ceasefire after Trump-Xi meeting
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth. The breakthrough came...
The most coveted jobs are now offering even crazier perks
America’s got talent — and it’s making out handsomely in today’s tight labor markets. The most-in-demand are earning the faster-growing salaries, bigger signing bonuses and greater job perks — from...
Brady Skjei's frustration blunder helps cost Rangers in ugly loss
MONTREAL — Not for a moment is this a road thing. Rather this is a Rangers’ thing, the team having lost four of its past five in regulation following another...
Old tricks may cost you more with the new tax code
It’s a new world of taxes — as many will soon learn to their dismay. The new tax code passed in late 2017 for this year has turned the tax...
125 women and girls raped in South Sudan over horrifying 10-day attack
In a horrifying attack that left aid workers speechless, 125 women and girls were raped over a 10-day period in South Sudan, according to Doctors Without Borders. Assailants whipped, clubbed...
George H.W. Bush was a pro at telling corny jokes
Despite his much-parodied admonishment to “be prudent,” George H.W. Bush was actually funny—and sometimes gleefully imprudent. On summer breaks from the White House, Bush loved speeding full-throttle in his twin-engine,...
McConnell must allow a vote on bipartisan criminal justice reform
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won’t commit to a floor vote for the First Step Act — even though the bipartisan bill has President Trump’s backing and is sure to...
George H.W. Bush's life of service to America
When George H.W. Bush was turned out of office in 1992, this page predicted that history would prove far kinder to him than the voters had been. A quarter-century later,...
Islanders make triumphant return to Nassau Coliseum
The Islanders once again have a home-ice advantage. In their return to the Coliseum to play their first meaningful game since the 2015-16 playoffs, the Islanders scored three unanswered goals...
Nets look like different team without LeVert — and not in a good way
WASHINGTON — The Nets have gone from middle of the pack with Caris LeVert to bottom of the barrel since he got hurt. The Nets trailed almost the entire night...
Clinton: George H.W. Bush's Oval Office note revealed who he truly was
On Jan. 20, 1993, I entered the Oval Office for the first time as president. As is the tradition, waiting for me was a note from my predecessor, George Herbert...
Trump is prepping for all-out political war
As I sat a few feet from President Trump while he ripped special counsel Robert Mueller and warned Democrats he is preparing a devastating counterpunch, the phrase “The Gathering Storm”...
A 3-for-all heading into final round of Hero World Challenge
NASSAU, Bahamas — Three players will enter Sunday’s final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club tied for the lead. Tony Finau, Jon Rahm and Henrik Stenson...
Cops find ring in grate after engagement goes 'horribly wrong'
Not the 'gratest' proposal, pal. Cops are searching for a couple whose Times Square wedding proposal went "horribly wrong" when the butterfingers groom-to-be fumbled his engagement ring and dropped it...
Georgia coach defends disastrous trick play vs. Alabama
Kirby Smart didn’t appear to live up to his name in the closing minutes of a 35-28 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. The...
Manhattan DA sided with pedophile billionaire after botching investigation
The Manhattan DA’s office once went to bat for billionaire pervert Jeffrey Epstein, after botching a review of his sex crimes and swallowing his lawyers’ claim that “there are no...
Migrant caravan teen spotted digging under border fence
This caravan migrant from El Salvador is seen digging his way to the US, tunneling under a metal fence at the Mexican border in California, then racing back to Mexico...
Meet the 12-year-old New Yorker who just won 'Top Chef Junior'
This tiny toque is really cooking with gas. New Yorker Nikki Bidun, 12, was crowned the champ of “Top Chef Junior” on the reality show’s season finale Saturday night, winning...
Post writer is honored with harness-racing award
The Post’s own harness writer/handicapper Debbie Little has been chosen to receive the prestigious Phil Pines Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame writer, statistician and longtime...
Under-fire Kevin Knox carries Knicks in statement game
Kevin Knox and the Knicks somehow outlasted the team David Fizdale said currently features the best player in the NBA. Fizdale slapped that heady label Saturday on do-it-all Milwaukee forward...
Jalen Hurts replaces injured Tua Tagovailoa to lead Alabama to SEC title
ATLANTA — In a dramatic twist on last season’s national championship game, Jalen Hurts came off the bench to pass for one touchdown and run for another in the fourth...
Vinni Lettieri here to make most of his Rangers second chance
MONTREAL — It is on Vinni Lettieri to cram the 20-minute experience he received per night with the AHL Wolf Pack into the perhaps 10-minute ride he can expect most...
Jets safety's season is over after being placed on IR
The season of second-year Jets safety Marcus Maye came to an early ending Saturday when the team placed him on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. It ends an injury-plagued...
Accused mansion killer was 'usual self' the day before: employee
It was less than 24 hours before authorities say he slaughtered his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew and then torched their Colts Neck, N.J. mansion, but for Paul Caneiro, it...
George H.W. Bush remembered as 'a force' in the game of golf
NASSAU, Bahamas — When former President George H.W. Bush died at age 94 on Friday night at his home in Houston, the world of golf lost one of its most...
Patriotic FedEx worker saves toppled American flag during delivery
Packages could wait — but patriotism could not for one FedEx deliveryman. Marine veteran Mike King stopped mid-route this week when he spied a fallen flagpole, and a crumpled Old...
How 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' brought NYC back to the 1950s
Recreating the New York City of the late 1950s for Emmy-winning “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is a process of elimination, imagination and transformation. It takes a lot to make pesky...
Shocking video shows 8-year-old boy being attacked by shark
A dramatic video showed an 8-year-old Utah boy being bitten by a nurse shark while vacationing in the Bahamas. Asher Jones of Sandy, Utah, was on an excursion on the...
Yasmani Grandal may be back in play to fill Mets' catching need
Yasmani Grandal’s name was discussed by Mets officials earlier in the offseason then largely buried to concentrate on other pursuits. But with two pieces close to falling into place, the...
Kevin Knox sees hope for future in Greek Freak comparison
Kevin Knox didn’t have to look far Saturday to view the vast progress of another former first-round draft pick who had also struggled mightily upon entering the NBA. New York...
Anti-corruption financier: 'Putin could easily have me killed'
Bill Browder says he has spent the last decade “trying to avoid getting killed by” Vladimir Putin’s regime. The Russian leader seems obsessed with the London-based financier and co-founder of...
Money going to puzzling ends at MLB and Rutgers
Wait a second ... MLB demanded the return of its $5,000 donation to the campaign of Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith after she made a comment about a “public hanging” that...
Kenyan albino beauty pageant aims to fight social stigma
Kenya is holding a ground-breaking albino beauty pageant to encourage inclusion for those who suffer from the condition. The first Mr. and Miss Albinism East Africa pageant began Friday in...
Why Michelle Obama didn't run for president
Former first lady Michelle Obama said she hasn’t run for the Oval Office because her path “has never been politics.” The confession came during a surprise visit to the Lower...
Staten Islanders are pissed about the Verrazzano Bridge toll hike
Only one thing riles Staten Islanders more than hiking the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge toll to an eye-popping $19: interfering with their ability to bitch about it. “It burns me that the...
Mets would land closer with 'big set of cojones' in Mariners deal
The anticipated news produced decidedly unmixed feelings for Joe Espada, the Astros’ bench coach who worked for Team Puerto Rico in last year’s World Baseball Classic and experienced the pleasure...
NYC spends an obscene amount on engagement rings
Manhattan ladies are twice as lucky in love — or at least the size of their engagement rings — as their outer-borough counterparts. The average Manhattanite drops $13,378 to put...
Michael Cohen begs federal judge for mercy after guilty plea
President Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen begged a federal judge not to lock him up after pleading guilty to crimes allegedly involving the man he once said he would...
George H.W. Bush's last words revealed
Former President George H.W. Bush’s last words were “I love you, too” — spoken in response to his eldest son, former President George W. Bush, in a phone call Friday...
Tracing how Giants' offensive line crumbled around Manning
The last years of Eli Manning’s prime were wasted because the Giants could not build a wall in front of him — could not find the kind of tough, smart,...
Al Sharpton sells his life story rights for $531,000 — to his own charity
The Rev. Al Sharpton has found an eager buyer for the rights to his life story — his own charity. The National Action Network agreed to pay the activist preacher...
Mets-Mariners trade is latest lesson in naming a deal's winner
Here’s the thing about predicting trades in real time: It’s like the way the late William Goldman once so perfectly described Hollywood: “Nobody knows anything.” We think we know. Fans...
G-20 statement supports global trade but calls for changes to WTO
Negotiators at the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires hammered out a joint statement in support of the international trading system — but calls for reform of the World Trade Organization....
Shamorie Ponds leads furious rally to keep St. John's perfect
MIAMI — Saturday marked the 28th anniversary of one of St. John's coach Chris Mullin's greatest NBA games: He didn't miss a single shot in a game at Miami, going...
Another North Korean soldier defects to South
A North Korean soldier bolted through a heavily fortified border area to defect to South Korea on Saturday, the second such defection in a little over a year. South Korean...
Seton Hall's offense goes quiet late in ugly loss to Louisville
Prosperity, as it turned out, was fleeting for Seton Hall. Just like the Pirates’ 12-point first-half lead Saturday and their nine-point edge in the second stanza. Such is life for...
NFL isn't backing up its tough talk on this player-safety issue
It happened Thursday in Dallas. It happened last week in Dallas. It’s happening every week, though not only in Dallas. Why, after the NFL made such a big deal about...
Michelle Obama’s 'Becoming' is the bestselling book of 2018
Just two weeks after its release, Michelle Obama’s memoir “Becoming” is the bestselling book of the year. The former first lady’s book has sold more than 2 million copies in...
The NL East is baseball's most intriguing division
Unless the Pirates think they can overtake the Brewers, Cubs and Cardinals and capture the NL Central, then the NL East is the lone division that contains four teams that...
'Drunk' official fell asleep while inside Tesla on auto-pilot: cops
A California public official who barreled down a highway asleep at the wheel was saved by quick-thinking cops — and possibly the Autopilot function of his pricey Tesla. Alexander Samek,...
Dez Bryant posts — then deletes — Instagram post putting him on 'Team Kareem’
Dez Bryant’s public support of Kareem Hunt didn’t last long. In a deleted Instagram post on Friday, the former Cowboys receiver was on “Team Kareem” following the running back being...
Josie Canseco talks modeling, her dad, and her first Victoria's Secret show
In 2017, Josie Canseco tried out for the Victoria’s Secret show for the first time — but her runway audition was less than perfect. “I had one job, and that...
Isolated tribes need protection from Western arrogance
John Allen Chau, 26, a Christian missionary from Vancouver, Washington, died last month while attempting to convert the Sentinelese, a remote group of skilled archers who have long repudiated contact...
Cop used another officer's body cam to film his own junk inside precinct
He allegedly used another cop's body cam to peek at his own privates, and now a Brooklyn detective has been suspended without pay from the NYPD, according to a document...
Trump declares Dec. 5 national day of mourning for George H.W. Bush
Wednesday will be a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush, President Trump declared Saturday. Trump was set to call the president’s son George W. Bush, the...
Decorated Queens principal busted for drunk driving
A decorated Queens school principal was busted for drunk driving late Friday, cops said. Louis Pavone, 59, the principal of P.S./ I.S. 78Q in Long Island City, was pulled over...
How dreaming makes you fitter, smarter and happier
We all know how important sleep is to health. Insufficient amounts of it can contribute to a host of physical and psychological issues, from depression to heart disease to obesity....
Former NBA star sues United Airlines over in-flight 'race baiting'
A retired NBA star was escorted off a United Airlines flight this summer after a confrontation with a race-baiting flight attendant over switching seats, he claims in a lawsuit. Former...
Ohio State vs. Northwestern: Buckeyes aren't going to cover this big number
Winning is not only a great deodorant, it’s also a painkiller. After weeks of anguished behavior on the sideline during stressful games, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer suddenly resembled a...
Handcuffed man escapes from police cruiser after drug charge
A crook with a long rap sheet escaped police custody early Saturday in Brooklyn, making a desperate bid for freedom while still handcuffed, authorities said. Tyrone Johnson, 24, of East...
How a tiny Yorkie became a World War II hero
Stationed on the New Guinea coast during World War II, Ed Downey tried to maneuver a Jeep out of a muddy field and was shocked to hear a dog’s whimper...
The town that stopped GM from closing its plant in 1998 vows to do it again
WARREN, Ohio — For Jim Graham, it seems like just yesterday he helped halt the closure of the Lordstown Assembly plant. It was 1998 and the General Motors plant had...
Why going cash-free is a disaster for New Yorkers
You want to pay in cash? No class! Take your filthy, germ-laden $10 bill and spend it where they’ll serve a pathetic, no-credit loser like yourself. Customers who pay with...
These shocking medical cases will make you glad to be alive in 2018
While we gripe about a visit to the doctor or dentist, let’s take a minute to contemplate just how far we’ve come. Not so long ago, medicine was crude, bordering...
How a broke 40-something became the bestselling 'Badass' author
Jen Sincero wants to help her readers to be badasses. So what exactly does that word mean to the bestselling author and motivational speaker, whose self-help franchise includes such titles...
Three dead in migrant smuggling attempt at Mexico border
SAN DIEGO — An attempt to smuggle immigrants into the country illegally ended with three people dead and eight seriously injured in a crash in a remote, rugged area of...
Alaska election decided by one vote after ballot recount
JUNEAU, Alaska — Republican Bart LeBon has won an Alaska state House race by one vote after a ballot recount, officials said. Before Friday’s recount, LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge...
California predicted to beat Stanford in ugly game
College football prediction on Stanford vs. California, Saturday, 3 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, Calif.: CALIFORNIA (+3) over Stanford: It’s not a conference championship game, but the “Big Game” always...
A sexy dress may send this actress to prison for five years
CAIRO — An Egyptian actress is facing trial next month charged with public obscenity after she showed up at the closing ceremony of a film festival in Cairo wearing a...
Georgia vs Alabama: Why Bulldogs are predicted to cover
College football prediction on Georgia vs. Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game, Saturday, 4 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta: Georgia (+13) over Alabama: The Bulldogs have a veteran...
FanDuel pays out bets on Alabama title win ahead of game
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Roll in dough, Tide! FanDuel sportsbook is paying out bets from people who picked Alabama to win the college football national championship — over a month...
Trump & Macron: The all-too-telling tale of look-alike opposites
If he had run in any other year, he probably never would have become president. Limited political experience, no real connection to a mainstream party and a résumé that screams...
David Fizdale fires back at critics of Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina
This wasn’t a soft response — from the Knicks coach or from their most recent first-round pick. Responding to criticism in Friday’s Post from anonymous rival scouts, NBA personnel and...
Olivier Vernon not thinking about whether he'll be a Giant next year
Olivier Vernon’s salary-cap hit of $17 million this season is higher than that of anyone on the Giants, other than Eli Manning. The Giants certainly haven’t received much bang for...
How the Jets' Darryl Roberts keeps exceeding expectations
Once he had learned his cornerback duties in the Jets’ system, Darryl Roberts began taking notes on other positions. For someone who was once the 247th overall pick in the...
David Fizdale thinks Courtney Lee is ready to go
Courtney Lee could make his Knicks season debut Saturday afternoon against the Bucks. Coach David Fizdale said the veteran guard will be “probable” after missing the first 23 games with...
It took awhile, but Giants' O-line isn't the worst anymore
The Giants have been burned for the second-most sacks in the NFL this season, but coach Pat Shurmur believes their overhauled offensive line has put together three solid games in...
Yankees could see Robertson and Britton go to Red Sox
Not only will the Yankees have to fill the vacancies created by the potential loss of free-agent relievers David Robertson and Zach Britton, there is a possibility the talented duo...
Riddick Bowe regrets never fighting Lennox Lewis
LOS ANGELES — Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis were at it again on Friday, looking as if they wanted to punch each other in the face. A number of heavyweight...
The best handicapping strategy when it comes to future prices
Championship Saturday is the annual prelude to college football’s national championship tournament. That makes this the ideal time to check in on future prices. Can you outsmart sportsbooks by jumping...
Todd Bowles knows who his QB will be vs. Titans, but isn't talking
The Jets will travel to Tennessee with gamesmanship on their side. Coach Todd Bowles indicated he has already made up his mind as to who will start at quarterback Sunday...
Brendan Smith's switch to wing likely a one-time Rangers thing
MONTREAL — Ron Harris was effective at it for the Emile Francis Rangers, Jason Strudwick did a nice job of it playing for Tom Renney, and Stu Bickel had his...
This old house: Islanders back at historic Nassau Coliseum
On Friday afternoon, Islanders coach Barry Trotz was reveling in telling stories about old minor league hockey rinks, because that’s what you do when you’re killing time in the bowels...
From WWII hero to president, remembering George H.W. Bush
Former President George H. W. Bush — a World War II hero, distinguished public servant and patriarch of an American political dynasty — died on Friday. He was 94. Bush’s...
Lakers, LeBron pull one out late
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers were stuck in neutral for most of the first half against Dallas. Then they ramped up their defense and rallied for a second win in...
David Quinn, Kevin Shattenkirk are ready to move on
MONTREAL — David Quinn and Kevin Shattenkirk have kissed and made up after the coach benched the veteran defenseman for the third period of Thursday night’s 3-0 whimper of a...
Seton Hall stepping up in class
Seton Hall left for California in need of a boost, an inexperienced team searching for an identity following back-to-back losses. The Pirates returned with their first non-conference tournament title in...
Talking time's over: Why Deontay Wilder will KO Tyson Fury
LOS ANGELES — A clean-shaven Tyson Fury did all the shouting Friday afternoon, while Deontay Wilder stood stoically, wearing some sort of Darth Vader mask, shielding any reaction at all....
St. John's vs. Georgia Tech a battle of Brooklyn point guards
Shamorie Ponds became the face of the St. John’s program, the local kid with his face plastered on buses and posters in his city. There wasn’t room for Jose Alvarado,...
European Ryder Cup players tied for lead at Hero World Challenge
NASSAU, Bahamas — Henrik Stenson is tied with Jon Rahm for the lead in the Hero World Challenge entering the weekend at Albany Golf Club. Stenson, who spent Thanksgiving in...
Trump reacts to death of George H.W. Bush
President Trump issued a statement early Saturday morning on the death of former President George H.W. Bush, remembering him as an “unflappable” leader and devoted family man. Bush, the 41st...
Expected blockbuster won't be last deal for Van Wagenen, Mets
They could be just getting started. As Mets officials worked Friday to finalize a trade that will bring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the club from the Mariners, sources...
Preschoolers mistakenly served Pine-Sol instead of apple juice
HONOLULU — Officials say three children took sips of the household cleaner Pine-Sol after a classroom assistant at a Honolulu preschool mistook the liquid for apple juice. The Honolulu Emergency...
Nets' rookie first-rounder thriving at the point in G-League
After Nets general manager Sean Marks’ initial first-round picks vastly outperformed their draft positions, fans have barely seen rookie Dzanan Musa. Though Caris LeVert and Jarret Allen got thrown into...
President George H.W. Bush dead at 94
George Herbert Walker Bush — the 41st president of the United States — died on Friday night at age 94. President Bush, a World War II naval pilot and Texas...