December 7, 2018
Slumping Rangers turn to Ryan Strome in desperation
Ryan Strome was traded because he needed a kick-start, and now so do the Rangers. In turn, coach David Quinn was planning to move the 25-year-old to center for Saturday...
DeMar DeRozan goes wild as Spurs roar past Lakers
SAN ANTONIO — Jakob Poeltl and Davis Bertans walked off the court to huge cheers and the embrace of San Antonio Spurs veterans Pau Gasol and LaMarcus Aldridge. In a...
Cavaliers ship George Hill to Bucks, get Dellavedova back
CLEVELAND — Matthew Dellavedova is coming back to the Cavaliers. He won't recognize them. Cleveland re-acquired the popular, scrappy guard on Friday in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks...
Seton Hall gets the kind of test winning teams need to face
There are many ways to judge a basketball program. Recruiting. Win-loss record. Stability in its coaching staff and roster. Here’s another: by the caliber of teams that make up its...
Off-field drama sucks all the fun out of Giants-Redskins rivalry
It has been a while since it was a big deal when the Giants played Washington. It was the biggest game of the week with standing in the NFC East...
NYSE is 'freaking out' looking for leakers after Post exposé
The New York Stock Exchange scrambled to contain the fallout from The Post’s exclusive Friday report that revealed a special side deal allowing Morgan Stanley to trade large blocks of...
Smith & Wesson owner's stock surges on long gun sales bump
Shares of Smith & Wesson’s parent company, American Outdoor Brands, jumped 15 percent on Friday after the gun maker beat expectations for its second fiscal quarter and raised guidance through...
More harassment allegations surface against Ted Baker CEO
There’s more to the hugging problem at Ted Baker than what was originally reported. The London-based fashion house — whose founder and chief executive, Ray Kelvin, has been accused by...
Al Sharpton's daughter gets $95K settlement for sprained ankle
She is her father’s daughter. Dominique Sharpton, daughter of shakedown artist Al Sharpton, scored a $95,000 settlement from the city over a sprained ankle — even though she had posted...
Nets dodge Kawhi Leonard bullet to snag skid-busting 'W'
Kawhi Leonard’s short shot went in and out. Fred VanVleet’s 3-pointer went around the rim and spun out. For 3 ¹/₂ years, the Raptors had always found a way to...
Cohen talked to Trump about meeting Putin during 2016 race
President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen says he “conferred” with Trump about setting up a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the early part of the 2016 presidential campaign,...
Look for unknowns to carry you to fantasy football glory
The fantasy football regular season ended with a resounding thud this year. Week 13 was littered with disappointing performances, suspensions and enough injuries to send any owner completely over the...
De Blasio donor on trial for corruption mocked TSA agents for believing he was a cop
A de Blasio donor on trial for cop corruption was heard on tape Friday blasting airport security for believing he was an actual member of law enforcement after he flashed...
Brooklyn sailor who died at Pearl Harbor could be coming home
The remains of a Pearl Harbor sailor from Brooklyn may finally make it home nearly eight decades after his death — thanks to modern technology, authorities said on the anniversary...
Boy released to mom after terminally ill stepdad dies during fight
A terminally ill Bronx man died Thursday night after being kicked by his 11-year-old stepson — but the kid is off the hook for now, law-enforcement sources said Friday. George...
Breaking down pros, cons of Mets' free-agent target A.J. Pollock
Is A.J. Pollock the answer to the Mets’ outfield need or just another injury waiting to happen? As general manager Brodie Van Wagenen sorts through the limited number of available...
Hospital won't name doc who allegedly molested teen: suit
A distraught mother is trying to learn the name of a doctor who allegedly molested her 17-year-old daughter at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital while she waited just outside her room. The teen...
Seals keep getting eels stuck up their noses
Seals keep getting eels stuck up their noses — and scientists have no clue why, according to a report Friday. A photo of a Hawaiian monk seal with the wormlike...
Deja 'coup': What Dems ignore about GOP ‘dirty tricks’
Have you heard? There is a “coup” underway in Wisconsin. With Democrats set to retake the statehouse in January, Wisconsin Republicans convened a lame-duck session of the legislature with the...
Religious freedom 2, ObamaCare 0
An unnecessary fight came to an end in November, after a federal appeals court gave EWTN Global Catholic Network, which I lead, a final victory in our seven-year fight against...
In France, les deplorables strike back
PARIS -- Glittering shops from Louis Vuitton to Dior are boarded up on both sides of the Champs-Élysées. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre will be closed. Paris has hunkered...
Team Blas gets caught evading the law
City Hall basically just confessed to evading both the Freedom of Information Law and a court order to comply with a media FOIL request. We’re talking, of course, of its...
Making history amid the same old UN farce
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley this week warned the General Assembly, “Today could be a historic day at the United Nations, or it could be just another day.” As things turned...
Columbus forever!
Columbus — at least, the statue that dominates Columbus Circle — is safe: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has now engineered both state and federal landmark protection for the historic monument. This...
Message received: Frank Ntilikina ready to re-enter Knicks lineup
Three-game message sent. Knicks coach David Fizdale gave all indications Frank Ntilikina is no longer French toast. After benching him for three straight games, including letting him sit during Thursday’s...
Les Moonves threatens to sue CBS over leaks about sex misconduct probe
Disgraced media mogul Les Moonves is threatening to sue CBS over recent leaks of lurid details about his alleged sexual misconduct, The Post has learned. In what’s expected to amount...
Cuomo signs bill forcing schools to report sex abuse allegations
New York City schools and private academies across the state will be required to report allegations of sex abuse to public authorities under a new law signed by Gov. Andrew...
Diona Reasonover is winning over 'NCIS' fans in elevated role
NCIS | Tuesday, 8 p.m., CBS "NCIS” cast member Diona Reasonover had big shoes to fill when she was upped to a series regular following Pauley Perrette’s exit last season...
'Mrs. Maisel' star Tony Shalhoub shares low-key UWS hot spots
In “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which just launched its second season on Amazon, Tony Shalhoub plays a highly strung Upper West Sider. It’s a role in which he feels at...
Lakers have 'zero interest' in adding Carmelo Anthony
It seems like Caremlo Anthony can cross LeBron James and the Lakers off his list. The Rockets moved on from Melo after a disastrous 10-game start to a one-year $2.4 million...
Comey grilled for six hours in closed-door House hearing
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey was grilled for more than six hours Friday behind closed doors at a congressional hearing – but Republicans are calling him back for...
Manafort told 'multiple lies' about Trump contacts: Mueller
Special Counsel Robert Mueller said Paul Manafort told "multiple discernible lies" and had contact with Trump administration officials despite a plea agreement to cooperate with Mueller's investigation. Manafort lied in...
Hallmark isn't the only network with cheesy holiday movies
We have officially reached Peak Christmas Movie season. Last year, millions of viewers discovered the soothing, gingerbread-sweet (some might say saccharine) escapism of Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas,” a...
Friendship proves Army-Navy game goes deeper than rivalry
This was Dec. 2, 1995, at crumbling old Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Army’s football team had just defeated Navy, 14-13, and they’d needed to drive 99 ½ yards late in...
Cops find SUV that was stolen with 3 kids inside
An SUV was stolen with three young children inside on Friday evening — but police tracked it down a short while later and reunited them with their parents. The kids’...
Magician Drummond Money-Coutts specializes in death
Death-defying British magician Drummond Money-Coutts performs stunts that have killed others in “Death By Magic.” The eight-episode Netflix series follows Money-Coutts (who calls himself DMC for brevity purposes), 32, as...
Mike McCarthy's loss a big gain for the fantasy football world
Whether you embrace change or fear change or are generous with your spare change, one thing is certain: If things are going poorly, the best way to fix them is...
Ex-NFLer Calvin Johnson's pot venture application denied
LANSING, Mich. — Two former Detroit Lions players have been denied preliminary applications for medical marijuana growing, processing and provisioning facilities. The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press report the...
Bronx cops bid happy retirement to beloved 89-year-old clerk
She was the “sweetheart” of the NYPD’s Transit District 12 — and its biggest flirt, even at age 89. At a retirement party honoring her 30 years of civilian service,...
Check out bold twists on the Grinch, 'Nutcracker' and more
Christmas in the city: Rockefeller Center’s tree, Radio City’s Rockettes, New York City Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” But let’s say you’ve already been there, seen that: Are you acting the Scrooge by...
Comey praises Trump attorney general nominee William Barr
WASHINGTON – Ousted FBI chief James Comey on Friday praised President Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, William Barr. “I like and respect Bill Barr,” Comey said after leaving...
Neo-Nazi guilty in Charlottesville rally killing
A neo-Nazi who drove his car into a group of protesters, killing one, during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was found guilty of murder on Friday. James Alex...
Nationals not expecting Harper to come back
It appears Bryce Harper's time with the Washington Nationals has come to an end. On the day the franchise introduced pitcher Patrick Corbin after he signed a six-year, $140 million...
Yankees' position in crowded and quiet reliever market
While the importance of relievers increased dramatically this past season when managers didn’t shy away from hooking starters and a few teams beginning games with bullpen arms, starting pitchers have...
Feds recommend 'substantial' prison time for ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
Manhattan federal prosecutors on Friday said that President Trump’s longtime lawyer and fixer committed campaign finance crimes “in coordination with and at the direction of Individual 1” — a reference...
NYC's best holiday pop-up bars, from festive to freaky
’Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! New York’s rising to the occasion with a festive new fleet of pop-up watering holes, from classy, twinkly rooftop boîtes to...
Kamala Harris’ know-nothing defense and other commentary
Urban critic: Mayor’s False Promises on Amazon Jobs Mayor de Blasio says he “made it clear to Amazon” that many of the 25,000 high-paying jobs the company says it’s bringing...
Trump pushes Mitch McConnell on criminal justice reform
President Trump took to Twitter Friday to urge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring criminal justice reform to a vote. McConnell has dragged his heels on the bipartisan “First...
Chinese company offers $5.2B for Louisville Slugger owner
Chinese investors have their eye on the ball — baseball, that is. Louisville Slugger — the all-American bat brand favored by legends like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson — is...
Bronx man arrested after brutal assault was caught on video
Police on Friday arrested the man wanted for critically injuring a man in the Bronx in a savage attack caught on video, authorities said. Nilson Castillo, 22, was picked up...
Foul odor in Brooklyn leads cops to battered dead body
A foul odor led cops to a battered dead body inside a Brooklyn apartment Friday morning and they believe the death is "suspicious," police said. A concerned neighbor called 911...
'Amazing Race' star details dramatic escape from Venezuela
CUENCA, Ecuador - The normally jovial cop-turned-South American-reality-star Carlos Alonso Juarez breaks into tears when he talks about Venezuela, the country he once called home. “To see my people suffer...
Cracker Barrel customer brawls with employee in gift shop
Police in Wisconsin are searching for two suspects who allegedly started a brawl at a Cracker Barrel on Halloween night, causing hundreds of dollars in damage. Newly released footage from inside...
Parents of Colorado mom open up about daughter's murder
Four months after a Colorado man strangled his pregnant wife and smothered his two young daughters to death, the woman's grieving parents are still trying to come to terms with...
Facebook opening Bryant Park pop-up to teach users about privacy
Sorry about sharing your Facebook data. How about a cup of hot chocolate? Mark Zuckerberg’s social network plans to open a pop-up kiosk on Dec. 13 in Midtown Manhattan, where...
7 unforgettable winter escapes from NYC using only mass transit
Every holiday season, I promise this will be the year I gift myself driving lessons. Yet, as a native New Yorker, the last time I put my foot to the...
Man arrested for fatally hitting motorist changing tire
Cops busted the man responsible for fatally mowing down a Staten Island grandfather as he was changing his tire, police said Friday. Anton Panamaren, 30, of Brooklyn was arrested Thursday...
Linebacker's promising Jets season ends with substance-abuse ban
Even when it’s not Sunday, the Jets can’t stop losing. Darron Lee’s season ended Friday as the inside linebacker was suspended four games, effective immediately, for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse...
Huawei CFO facing US extradition appears in Canadian court
VANCOUVER/TORONTO — US prosecutors want a top executive of China’s Huawei Technologies to face charges of fraud linked to the skirting of Iran sanctions, a Vancouver court heard on Friday....
Trump oil plan threatens to wipe out this bird's crucial habitat
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Trump administration moved forward Thursday with plans to ease restrictions on oil and natural gas drilling, mining and other activities that were put in place to...
Texas man kidnapped Brooklyn teen to make child porn: cops
A transient pervert kidnapped a Brooklyn teen and drove her back to a Texas trailer park in a sick plot to produce child porn, authorities said. Billy Harmon Dunn Jr....
Pentagon: Air Force failed to stop Texas church shooter from buying guns
The US Air Force repeatedly failed to hand over information to the FBI that would have stopped Texas church mass shooter Devin Kelly from buying guns, the Pentagon says in...
Seattle sex group leader gets prison for promoting prostitution
A depraved Seattle sex group whose members called themselves "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" was foiled for good this week when its ringleader was sent to prison. Charles Peters, 49,...
Hero sergeant in Thousand Oaks massacre was killed by friendly fire
The veteran California police sergeant who was gunned down as he charged into a crowded bar to stop the Thousand Oaks massacre was killed by friendly fire, according to a...
MLB players killed in stickup gone wrong
Two professional baseball players died in a highway robbery gone wrong in Venezuela when they crashed their car while dodging a booby trap placed by bandits, according to reports. Luis...
Becky Lynch nailed her WWE heel turn — how others fared
Since SummerSlam — and Roman Reigns leaving to battle leukemia — we have seen WWE reshuffle its roster, flip-flopping a number of babyfaces and heels. As we get ready for...
Tragic wheelchair-bound dad saved family from fatal fire in Queens
The desperate screams of a wheelchair-bound man helped save his Queens family from a fast-moving fire -- but they were unable to rescue him. “Fire! Fire!” yelled 59-year-old Ismael Sylla,...
Trump hits back at Rex Tillerson, calling him 'dumb as a rock' and 'lazy as hell'
President Trump attacked ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Friday — tweeting that the former top US diplomat was “dumb as a rock” and “lazy as hell.” “Mike Pompeo is doing...
88-year-old mom reunited with daughter she thought had died at birth
A mother and daughter were reunited in Florida — 69 years after their separation — after an online DNA site reconnected the two. Genevieve Purinton, 88, gave birth to Connie Moultroup...
The sand on this island beach looks exactly like popcorn
If you thought there were only sand and pebble beaches in the world, then you're in for a surprise. There's a bay in the Canary Islands where the coastline looks...
Gender bias even shows up on your tax forms
It’s basic manners abiding by a “ladies first” policy... but new research shows that that is rarely, if ever, the actual case. A new study found that the reality of...
Rudy Giuliani: Mueller thinks Manafort lied about Trump Tower meeting
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team believes Paul Manafort lied when he said President Trump didn’t know about an infamous June 2016 sitdown in Trump Tower that Manafort and Trump’s son...
The super rich no longer have to leave their yachts to get food
Grabbing groceries by land is for peasants. "Bites and More by the Shore," the world's first floating supermarket, was recently unveiled in Dubai and will serve people on yachts, sailboats,...
The best hacks for surviving holiday travel hell
There’s no place like home for the holidays, but when you’re elbow to elbow with tens of millions of fellow travelers, even the most ardent booster of Dad’s glazed ham...
Relationships don't work if salaries don't match
Before getting serious with a new partner, you may want to check their paystubs. According to new research, relationships are incompatible if there’s a $36,000 disparity in salary. The fascinating...
Ocasio-Cortez rips Don Jr. after he mocks her on social media
Donald Trump Jr. and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got into a rumble on social media after the president’s eldest son suggested the Democratic-socialist ideology she supports would lead Americans to eat their...
How a couple aboard a cruise ship got stranded in Cuba
After a day exploring Cuba’s vibrant capital Havana, Kevin Rohrer and his girlfriend returned to the dock to reboard their cruise ship and continue their four-night journey. They knew the...
Saoirse Ronan's 'Mary Queen of Scots' has been declawed
Is the story of Mary Stuart and Queen Elizabeth I the right one to burden with a feminist message? A history of two enemy queens — divine and empowered by...
Woman who gouged eyes out while on meth is relearning how to live
A South Carolina woman who made headlines earlier this year when she gouged out her eyes while high on "a concoction of tainted methamphetamine" spoke out this week about the...
NASA sends ISS rocket full of potentially life-changing experiments
As part of NASA's latest launch to the International Space Station on Dec. 5, the space agency sent up 5,600 pounds of research equipment, cargo and supplies atop a SpaceX...
Joining the 200-mile high club is going to be hard: scientist
Sex in space is a logistical nightmare with problems ranging from floating fluids to shrinking manhoods, a NASA-funded scientist says. John Millis, a physicist and astronomer, spoke to The Sun...
Bridezilla demands weight-based dress code for guests
An anonymous bride is drawing social media outrage after uploading a Facebook post demanding her guests follow a weight-based dress code for her "24K"-themed wedding. On Wednesday, a screenshot of...
Man who helped Kareem Hunt's victim was only one in handcuffs
Only one person was arrested or detained on Feb. 10 at the hotel where Kareem Hunt pushed and kicked a college student, and that person was not even there when...
Julia Roberts is fighting for her addict son's life in 'Ben Is Back'
Julia Roberts is on a mission — again. In a throwback to her scantily clad, door-knocking role in “Erin Brockovich,” she plays a drug addict’s determined mother in “Ben Is...
Driver saved from car before vehicle goes up in smoke
Intense bodycam footage shows a driver in Terrell, Texas, being saved from a fiery crash by a brave deputy sheriff and some good Samaritans. The quick-thinking individuals came to the...
Student dies after falling out of wheelchair at school: district
A high school senior in Oregon died at a hospital after falling out of his wheelchair at school, district officials said. Gabriel Owens, 17, died Tuesday after falling at Century...
Mom is a ‘little bo peeved’ after shepherd costume she bought online includes ‘sheep sex doll'
A mortified mom sent her 5-year-old to his school's Nativity play with a shepherd costume she bought online before she realized it came with a blow-up sheep sex doll. Helen...
Stepdad 'begged for help' as radio host killed herself after leaving in middle of show
BBC radio host Vicki Archer’s stepdad pleaded for a ladder to get into her house after she left work part-way through a show and killed herself. The 41-year-old mom of...
John Kelly was interviewed by Robert Mueller's team
White House chief of staff John Kelly — who is expected to call it quits in the days ahead — was interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team, CNN reported...
Dow closes down 560 points on trade tensions, jobs report
Wall Street took another beating on Friday following a White House official’s suggestion that trade tensions with China weren’t easing — and the release of a tepid jobs report. The...
These new Bose sunglasses can bring music to your ears
These are definitely one pair of shades you don’t want to accidentally leave in a cab. These sunglasses come equipped with high-quality Bose speakers. Yes, some chunky beta-looking versions of...
De Blasio: NYCHA residents don't want a federal takeover
Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed Friday that the last thing Housing Authority residents want is a federal takeover — just before one resident called in to his radio show to...
These 13 countries have a more powerful passport than the US
The most powerful passport in the world is not American. The United Arab Emirates was No. 1 on the list on a ranking that went to 167, according to a...
The year in Tinder dating was disturbing and wrong
'Tis the season for each and every website to quit pretending they don't mine our data and instead focus their energy towards collating it into fun and colorful lists. The...
The 10 best Christmas towns in America
If the festive feel of the holidays has you dreaming of an apropos getaway, the good news is there’s no shortage of utterly charming Christmas towns sprinkled across the United...
Eiffel Tower, Louvre close over 'significant violence' during protests
Dozens of famed Paris attractions — including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum — are set to shutter on Saturday as local authorities warned of "significant violence" during an...
NASA's InSight sends back clearest-ever photos of Mars
NASA has released several stunning new images of Mars captured by the InSight lander's robotic arm as it snapped a photos of its new workspace. The government space agency shared...
Movie audiences aren’t as racist as Hollywood execs think: study
The blockbuster community got busted. The movie industry has continued to claim that white actors sell more tickets, despite the smash successes of “Get Out,” “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich...
Ex-Knicks exec calls 'bulls--t' on Mario Hezonja starting mystery
Mario Hezonja’s starting small forward stretch, which has reached nine games, has been what you’d least expect — all defense, no offense. “Super Mario can pass, defend, rebound, too,’’ Hezonja...
Tillerson blasts Trump, says he had to be talked out of taking illegal actions
Ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson teed off on President Trump Thursday night, saying the commander-in-chief didn’t like to read briefing papers and had to be talked out of taking actions...
Man's toothbrush holder he bought for $5 turns out to be 4,000-year-old artifact
A British man unknowingly used a 4,000-year-old piece of pottery to house his toothbrush for several years before it was appraised. Karl Martin, a 49-year-old collector from England, purchased the...
Teacher blames 15-year-old student victim for affair
A married substitute teacher in Michigan convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy was scolded by a judge and a prosecutor during her sentencing Wednesday after admitting that she “tried...
Paul Singer’s activist fund takes stake in Germany’s Bayer
Activist investor Elliott Management has taken a position in Germany’s Bayer, the latest in a string of investments in German companies, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters on...
Drake, Cardi B, Childish Gambino rule 2019 Grammy nominations
Bruno Mars swept all the biggies last time around, but it was all about hip-hop and women in the top categories when the 2019 Grammy Award nominations were announced Friday morning....
Ralph Lauren expands his Montauk property
Ralph Lauren is making a fashionable buy in the Hamptons. The preppy-clothing fashion mogul has entered contract to purchase late playwright Edward Albee’s oceanfront home in Montauk, sources tell the...
Masked bandit nabbed in the Diamond District
A masked bandit was busted outside a Diamond District shop Friday morning. The four-legged suspect — a raccoon — was discovered snoozing at around 8 a.m. in the vestibule in...
China’s ancient 'pyramids' reveal their stunning secrets
A researcher has uncovered fascinating new details about the construction of ancient “pyramids” in China. There are over 40 “pyramid” mausoleums in China, which are huge artificial earth hills. Only two...
Olivia Munn: 'Amazing' if Aaron Rodgers' family drama is over
The quarterback mentioned that his parents were in town for his 35th birthday.
Giant, crazy-looking salamander discovered in Florida swamp
You’ll find plenty of interesting creatures if you march through a Florida swamp. There are alligators and crocodiles, of course, as well as various species of snakes and other creepy-crawlies,...
This singing donkey is hitting all the right notes and is good for a mule-ody
Emily the singing donkey of India has become a social media sensation. After being found on the streets of Pune, India, by charitable organization RESQ, Emily initially displayed aggressive behavior....
Natalie Portman rocks but 'Vox Lux' lacks insight into stardom
Natalie Portman is captivating as a damaged electro-pop star known as Celeste in "Vox Lux," a flawed, flashy drama from actor/director Brady Corbet (“The Childhood of a Leader”). But she...
Thank Tom Brady for Josh Gordon's revival with the Patriots
If Josh Gordon's career has reached its turning point, he has Tom Brady to thank for helping him. The Patriots' newest weapon credited Brady and the Patriots for helping him...
Coach accused of exposing himself: I just drive with my pants unbuttoned
A Connecticut high school girls’ soccer coach accused of exposing himself on two occasions says the whole thing may have been just an accident — because he was driving with...
James Comey arrives for testimony on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey arrived on Capitol Hill on Friday morning for a grilling before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees. During the closed-door hearing, GOP members...
Seattle has an impossible NHL expansion act to follow
For all the griping we do about the NHL, they certainly have a handle on how to do expansion. But as opposed to the Vegas Golden Knights’ fairytale inaugural season,...
Trump rips Comey and Mueller in morning tweetstorm ahead of Russia probe court filings
President Trump launched a Friday morning attack targeting special counsel Robert Mueller, former FBI Director James Comey and other political foes — hours ahead of an expected pair of court...
Disturbing bodycam footage shows corrections officer punching handcuffed inmate
In harrowing footage captured by a bodycam, a Louisville corrections officer is seen punching a handcuffed inmate. Officer David Schwartz, who was fired following the incident, was filmed raising his...
NASA probe gets up close and personal with an asteroid – and it's not pretty
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe spent many months flying through space in order to meet up with its target, a large space rock known as Bennu. The spacecraft’s mission will be...
Trump Jr. jokes that socialists will lead to Americans eating dogs
Donald Trump Jr. took a jab at Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in an Instagram post that suggested the Democratic socialist ideology she supports would lead to Americans eating dogs. The meme,...
Trump announces nominations for attorney general, UN ambassador
President Trump announced a pair of key appointments Friday, saying he would nominate William Barr to be attorney general and state department spokeswoman Heather Nauert as UN ambassador. “I want...
Lance Armstrong has 3 billion reasons to keep being a jerk
There was a time when Lance Armstrong’s downfall in cycling was going to not only equal a lifetime of shame — but also financial hardship. Faced with lawsuits seeking tens...
Pearl Harbor survivor recounts attack on 77th anniversary
HONOLULU — Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Don Long was alone on an anchored military seaplane in the middle of a bay across the island from Pearl Harbor when Japanese warplanes...
Johns Hopkins blames blocked misconduct allegations on computer glitch
Johns Hopkins University mistakenly blocked 18 complaints about on-campus sexual misconduct that were filed online since 2016 — and blamed the blunder on a computer problem. A statement, released this...
Woman who accused Kevin Olsen of rape breaks her silence
The woman who accused former UNC Charlotte quarterback Kevin Olsen of raping her last year is speaking out publicly for the first time, saying she needed to “start standing up”...
Amazon Go mulls putting checkout-free stores in airports
Amazon is looking at bringing its futuristic checkout-free store format to airports in an effort to win business from hungry, time-pressed travelers, according to public records and a person familiar...
Marlboro maker Altria officially enters the marijuana business
One of the world’s biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market with a $2.4 billion investment in Cronos Group, a Canadian medical and recreational marijuana company. Altria, parent...
Raptors at Nets: There's one bet Brooklyn is paying out big on
Two days after dropping a demoralizing 114-112 decision to Oklahoma City, the Brooklyn Nets take the floor Friday against the equally dangerous Toronto Raptors. The Nets carried an 18-point lead...
Angela Merkel's party elect her successor
HAMBURG, Germany — German conservatives on Friday elected an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel to become her party's new leader — giving her the challenge of opening a new chapter...
11-year-old questioned in death of his terminally ill stepdad
Police questioned an 11-year-old Bronx boy in connection with the death of his terminally ill stepdad, sources said. Cops believe the boy may have kicked 51-year-old George Szkred, who was...
Job growth slows while wage gains are less than expected
WASHINGTON — US job growth slowed in November and monthly wages increased less than expected, suggesting some moderation in economic activity that could support expectations of fewer interest rate increases...
Grammy Award nominations 2019: Complete list of nominees
Get ready to make some noise: Grammy is inviting more people to the party. Last year's "Best New Artist" winner Alessia Cara joined forces with Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe and...
John Kelly again rumored to depart White House
White House chief of staff John Kelly — who reportedly is no longer on speaking terms with President Trump — plans to call it quits in a matter of days,...
Factory worker gets prison for putting glass shards in fast food cups
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Kentucky man caught placing glass shards into shipments of plastic foam cups to fast food restaurants has been sentenced to five years in prison. A...
State trooper sidelined for defending police brutality
RALEIGH, N.C.— A North Carolina state trooper has been placed on administrative duty over an Instagram post that said police beatings are deserved. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Michael Baker tells...
Two MLB players dead in car crash
Free agent infielder Luis Valbuena and former major league infielder Jose Castillo died Thursday in a car crash in Venezuela, where they were playing for a winter league team. Their...
Unhinged man attacks downtown MTA bus
An unhinged man was caught on video physically attacking an MTA bus on the Lower East Side on Thursday morning, police said. The man banged on the bus’ windshield and...
Doctors say amoebas in tap water turned woman's brain into 'bloody mush'
A Seattle woman unwittingly injected deadly brain-eating amoebas into her nasal cavity when she rinsed out her sinuses with tap water, according to a new report. Doctors performing brain surgery...
Russia says detention of Chinese executive shows US arrogance
MILAN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that the detention of Chinese technology giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Canada was an example of "arrogant" US policy abroad....
My mom cried when I tattooed my eyeballs
This tattoo junkie’s look is quite an eyeful. Ethan Bramble, from Melbourne, Australia, shocked the world — and his mom — when he got his eyeballs inked. “I am the...
More than 100 people detained during riots in Greece
ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say more than 100 people were detained during rioting in Athens and the northern city of Thessaloniki following events marking the 10th anniversary of the...
Trump eyes H-1B visa rule change favoring advanced degree holders
The Trump administration has unveiled its proposed changes to the H-1B visa lottery, which would favor applicants with more advanced degrees and change the application process for companies seeking skilled...
Second-largest Ebola outbreak in history spreads to major Congo city
DAKAR, Senegal — The second-largest Ebola outbreak in history has spread to a major city in eastern Congo, as health experts worry whether the stock of an experimental vaccine will...
Bart Scott: This new type of criticism is 'lightweight to me'
Bart Scott had heard enough. A month ago he eviscerated Todd Bowles on SNY’s postgame show after the Jets coach questioned the team’s defense for not causing any turnovers in...
Giants will roll over Mark Sanchez and the Redskins
A week ago, the lookahead line on Sunday’s Giants at Redskins game was Redskins -3. Then the Giants beat the Bears and the Redskins saw backup quarterback Colt McCoy go...
Sumo wrestler retires after assaulting younger wrestler
TOKYO — Mongolian sumo wrestler Takanoiwa has decided to retire after assaulting a younger wrestler during the ongoing regional tour in the latest blow to Japan's national sport. Takanoiwa, 28,...
CBS still paying '60 Minutes' creator Don Hewitt's alleged sex assault victim: report
The late founder of "60 Minutes," CBS’ flagship news magazine show that’s been on air since the 1960s, reportedly sexually assaulted a woman and ruined her career in the 1990s....
Teens rob home while boy sleeps on couch just a few feet away
LAS VEGAS – Three teenagers were caught on camera breaking into a local man’s home. They got away with his car and some other valuables, but Mark Lenhart said the...
Principal bans candy canes, says 'J shape' stands for Jesus
An elementary school principal in Nebraska was placed on leave after telling teachers to avoid decorating their classrooms with Christmas-themed ornaments so as not to offend those who don't celebrate...
It's now or never pedestrians: Town installs Elvis lights
BERLIN — Keep your blue suede shoes behind the curb: the central German town where Elvis Presley was stationed as a U.S. soldier in the 1950s has installed three pedestrian...
Popular Yankees castoff finds a new team
Former New York Yankee Ronald Torreyes didn't get to play a game as a Chicago Cub. The Minnesota Twins announced the signing of infielder, and agreed to terms with second...
Devils snap six-game skid to win battle of cellar dwellers
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Palmieri and the New Jersey Devils have been struggling after a quick start to the season, but they hope Thursday night's 6-3 victory over the Los...
Suit claims NYPD forced woman to give birth while in handcuffs
A lawsuit is claiming the New York Police Department forced a woman to give birth while shackled in handcuffs. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the woman she says she went...
Wheelchair-bound man trapped in basement dies in Queens fire
A wheelchair-bound man died in a Queens house fire on Thursday night after his sons were unable to reach him in the home’s basement, fire sources said. Flames tore through...
Bet on the Raiders to take advantage of sliding favorite
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN, joins the Post’s Bettor’s Guide for the 2018 NFL season. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. RAIDERS (+10¹/₂) over...
Mayweather will fight kickboxer after all -- just no kicking
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather says he and Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa will meet after all — but only in a nine-minute New Year’s Eve exhibition. Mayweather said the...
Former MLB exec: J.A. Happ can be 'blessing' for Yankees
MLB Network analyst and former Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd talked with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the Yankees’ next move, Brodie Van Wagenen’s reputation and free agency. O’Dowd will...
'Buffalo Billion' cohort gets prison in corruption case
A Manhattan federal judge sentenced Syracuse developer Joseph Gerardi to 2 ¹/₂ years behind bars for his role in a bid-rigging scheme that corrupted Gov. Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” program to...
Man accused of AC poisoning testifies at trial, insists he's innocent
The owner of an air conditioning company who is accused of vindictively pouring toxic mercury into a cooling unit he’d installed in Queens — sickening a family that had complained...
LeBron makes it clear he wants Carmelo on Lakers without saying a word
As Carmelo Anthony’s career flames out, his most powerful friend may be trying to give the exiled All-Star a safe place to land. LeBron James is hoping the Lakers will...
Question about possible Trump pardon causes chaos at NYPD corruption trial
President Trump’s pardon power was used to impeach a witness at the NYPD bribery trial Thursday. The pardon issue came up when a defense lawyer asked the government’s key witness,...
Saints will not be able to slow down Jameis Winston's revival
The Wildcat returns for his 22nd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 595-498 (54.4 percent) against the spread. Sunday BUCCANEERS (+8)...
Inmate mutters 'Beats being on death row' moments before being electrocuted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee inmate became the second person to die in the state's electric chair in just over a month Thursday, nearly two decades after Tennessee adopted lethal...
NBA futures bets come down to Warriors and everyone else
Must-see superheroes will battle Friday night when “The Splash Brothers” and the Warriors visit “The Greek Freak” and the Bucks in a potential NBA Finals preview (ESPN, 9:35 p.m.). Golden...