December 20, 2018
Dramatic turnaround propels Nets into historic NBA status
The Nets’ current NBA-high seven-game winning streak isn’t just surprising: It’s historic. In the history of the NBA, only four other teams followed a losing skid of eight or more...
NYC kicking off winter with potentially historic rainfall
Friday will be the darkest day of the year — and one of the wettest. The winter solstice will be a winter washout, as New Yorkers trying to get out...
Mets eye pitcher Mike Minor with one major complication
The Mets are looking for lefty relief help. Now we know who that help might be. The Mets are one of two teams reportedly showing strong trade interest in Rangers...
Lawyer for Spitzer's ex-mistress says he should be investigated
Svetlana Travis Zakharova’s salacious story comes as her lawyer asked Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey Berman to launch a new investigation of former Gov. Elliot Spitzer. In a letter delivered to...
Jets know what to expect with Aaron Rodgers coming to town
If we’re being honest, there isn’t a lot left for the Jets to play for right now in a 4-10 season. There, too, is not a lot left to keep...
Rangers looking forward to getting their energizer back
Cause-and-effect is a debatable proposition as it applies to the Rangers’ 3-5-3 record in the 11 games since Cody McLeod went down with a broken hand he sustained in a...
Nearly half of the world's 'most ridiculous' lawsuits were filed in NY
Nearly half of the “most ridiculous” lawsuits in the world this year were filed in New York. The Empire State has the dubious distinction of landing four of the top...
Inside the Nets' amazing U-turn into the NBA's hottest team
The Nets’ seven-game winning streak — the best currently in the NBA — was hard to see coming. The fact it was right on the heels of a league-worst eight-game...
How to make the most of your early college bowl strategy
Every year, the unique longevity of the college football bowl schedule creates opportunities for bettors to “shoot middles” at expanses created by point-spread adjustments. You might be able to bet...
Parking Summons Advocate will finally open his office this week
The city’s Parking Summons Advocate hired way back in the spring to help New Yorkers fight their parking tickets will finally open his office Friday, according to the city —...
Readers' fond memories bail me out after championship blunder
Who says you can’t make chicken salad out of chicken poop? Many readers did. At least I think they did. You decide. Regardless, I provided the ingredients. In last Sunday’s...
Judge bars El Chapo's lawyer from bringing cell phone to court
Two lawyers accused of passing cell phones to Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's wife in court will not be sanctioned, a judge ruled Thursday -- but they are no longer allowed...
Spitzer snuck me into his apartment in a suitcase: ex-mistress
She ain’t heavy, she’s my lover. Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer used to smuggle his Russian-escort mistress into the luxury Upper East Side home he shared with his wife — by...
Chris Paul exits with hamstring injury as Rockets fall
MIAMI — Houston guard Chris Paul left the Rockets' 101-99 loss to the Heat in Miami on Thursday night with a strained left hamstring. Paul was attempting a behind-the-back dribble...
Judge: Plaintiffs can keep their anonymity in suit against Trump
Being the commander-in-tweet is not helping President Trump in court. A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday denied Trump’s request to force four people suing him over his business dealings to...
Border wall GoFundMe may need to issue refunds after millions raised
A grassroots online campaign to fund President Trump’s proposed border wall roared past $8.7 million on Thursday, but questions remained about whether the feds would be able to accept the...
Man busted for child porn after trying to copy images on CD at Walgreens
A Connecticut man was arrested after he tried to copy a slew of kiddie porn photos at a local Walgreens, authorities said. Clemente Cabassa, 57, of Manchester, was busted Monday...
Rookie's first NHL start couldn't jump-start reeling Devils
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the third period, the game between the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets came down to goaltenders — one making his first NHL start...
Der Spiegel star reporter fabricated stories for years
The German weekly Der Spiegel, one of the top-selling publications in Europe, is reeling from a scandal that revealed that a star reporter has reportedly faked stories for years. Many...
Twitter shares plummet after being compared to Harvey Weinstein
Twitter shares plummeted 11 percent Thursday after a short-seller called the Web site “the Harvey Weinstein of social media.” Citron Research’s Andrew Left piled on the social network in response...
Americans are turning to dollar stores for their holiday shopping
Many Americans are looking to stretch the buck this holiday season by visiting dollar stores. A growing number of consumers — including the more affluent — say they will be...
MS-13 gangbanger gets 7 years for trying to kidnap, kill teen
A reputed MS-13 gang member was sentenced to seven years in prison for trying to kidnap and kill a 16-year-old Long Island teen he mistook for a rival gang member,...
30 years later, 'Beaches' stars reflect on tears, terror, triumph
At the moment Hillary dies at the end of “Beaches,” the chorus swells. Even now, 30 years after the film’s Dec. 21, 1988, release, it’s hard not to tear up...
Rangers coach's expectations may be too high for this group
There is no confusing what David Quinn wants and expects from his team. He wants consistent, hard-edged, straight line, fast hockey that necessarily must be accompanied by the same chip...
The arguments for and against the Manny Machado suitors
Manny Machado will eventually decide where he wants to play and for how much money. The smart play is the talented infielder will land with the team that offers the...
The lunacy of crying ‘racism’ over school suspensions
A federal commission on school safety has repudiated the use of disparate-impact analysis in evaluating whether school discipline is racially biased. The Trump administration should go further and extirpate such...
Zion Williamson professes Knicks love after putting on show at MSG
The sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden exploded at the announcement of his name Thursday night, and that was before Zion Williamson provided an immediate jolt to the already jacked-up...
Bronx DA challenges accused EMT killer's unfitness for trial
With a room full of EMTs watching, Bronx prosecutors said they will fight psychiatric findings that the man accused of fatally mowing down an EMT and mother of five with...
Germany power plan would be a gift to Putin
European energy security isn’t a pressing concern for most Americans — but it should be. If Europe, the West’s frontline against Russian aggression, falls under de facto Kremlin control through...
Trump will reportedly withdraw half of US troops in Afghanistan
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to pull roughly half of all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan -- likely one of the first steps in ending the 17-year-long war in...
The midtown Christmas mess is all de Blasio's fault
‘Tis the season — for reindeer-crushing crowds. A packed Midtown around Rockefeller Center is a good thing. But New York bizarrely mismanages its throngs, making its dense urban spaces stressful...
Mets may turn to 2 ex-Yankees to boost pen if they can't get lefty
The lack of left-handed depth in the free-agent relief market has Mets officials considering whether their next bullpen move this offseason necessarily will involve a lefty. Ideally, the club would...
An election hacked — by Democrats
It seems like a blatant case of election trolling: a deceptive stealth campaign using social media and bots to discredit one candidate and even siphon votes from him to a...
China's rampant thievery is the real trade problem
Thursday’s federal indictment of two Chinese hackers damningly sets out the real trade problem: That country is run by thieves. Formally, the charges of conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy...
Former Miss Iraq still gets death threats, disses Miss Universe pageant
Sarah Idan is in a New York state of mind. Thousands of miles from Thailand, where the new Miss Universe was being crowned, the former Miss Iraq is light years...
Tish James leaves de Blasio with a parting shot
In one of her last acts as public advocate, Letitia James left a lump of coal in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s stocking by listing his public housing authority as the...
Forget CGI: 'Mary Poppins Returns' uses hand-drawn cartoons
You won’t find any dancing CGI penguins or horses in the new movie “Mary Poppins Returns.” For the long-awaited sequel to the 1964 classic Julie Andrews film, director Rob Marshall...
Mattis reportedly quit after Trump refused to reverse Syria decision
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis made a last-ditch effort on Thursday to convince President Trump to keep US troops in Syria -- and when Trump rebuffed him, the four-star general resigned,...
Winds smash trees, cars and cut power to 300K in Northwest
SEATTLE — More than 300,000 households and businesses lost power Thursday as strong winds took down trees and power lines, blew over shipping containers and tore off part of a...
Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein settles another lawsuit
Billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has settled yet another lawsuit -- this time with a woman who claimed she was recruited by the renowned pedophile as a sex slave more...
Enough murder and angst: TV needs to lighten up in 2019
I met the other day with an Amazon executive who asked me what shows people at work were watching on TV. “ ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ ” I told...
Apple doesn't see a problem with bent iPads
Apple says consumers shouldn't be getting so bent out of shape about the new iPad Pros. Apple confirmed to The Verge that its 2018 iPad Pros have been shipping with a...
El Chapo jury terrified by AK-47, grenade launcher demonstration
Prosecutors sent the El Chapo jury home with a bang on Thursday, after a firearms expert spent the afternoon waltzing around the courtroom wielding an AK-47 and a grenade launcher....
House passes spending bill with $5B funding for Trump's border wall
The House of Representatives on Thursday night voted to approve a temporary spending bill that includes $5 billion in funding for a Mexico border wall, bringing the country closer to...
Jets' Brandon Shell recovering after complicated knee surgery
Brandon Shell underwent knee surgery Thursday, but his prognosis appears to be more promising than it originally seemed. The Jets expect the right tackle to be able to participate in...
Rockies add ex-Met and Mets killer Daniel Murphy
Mets fans can breathe a small sigh of relief – Daniel Murphy is staying out of the NL East. The former Mets infielder turned Mets killer with the Nationals agreed...
Kevin Knox finally looks like the player Knicks thought they had
As the losses continue to mount for the sinking Knicks, coach David Fizdale has talked recently about changing the way he dissects each defeat and figuring out a way to...
Coast Guard airlifts elderly passenger off cruise in dramatic night rescue
A 79-year-old man suffering symptoms of kidney failure had to be airlifted off the deck of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Wednesday night -- with Coast Guard members capturing...
Judge halts congestion pricing after cabbies file lawsuit
A Manhattan judge has halted congestion pricing from taking effect on Jan. 1 after opponents claimed state legislators passed the fees in the dead of night without weighing potential consequences...
German authorities investigating neo-Nazi cell inside police force
Authorities in Germany have opened a probe into five officers suspected of running a neo-Nazi cell within the Frankfurt police force, allegedly sending threats to "slaughter" a lawyer's 2-year-old daughter...
Trump hits back at Graham over Syria criticism
President Trump hit back Thursday at GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, his normally reliable ally, for opposing his decision to pull US troops out of Syria. “So hard to believe that...
Dan Loeb's hedge fund 'fully supports' new Campbell Soup CEO
Campbell Soup has a new chief stirring things up. Mark Clouse, former Pinnacle Foods chief executive, will be taking the helm of the Camden, NJ-based soupmaker, Campbell announced Thursday. Campbell,...
Giants rookie embraced position switch to thrive at highest level
When Tae Davis was moved from safety to linebacker before his senior season at Tennessee-Chattanooga, he wasn’t sure it was a good idea. “Even my freshman year, the coaches would...
Urban Meyer to teach character and leadership at Ohio State
Urban Meyer may be done with coaching, but he's not finished at Ohio State. With his final game on the Buckeyes' sideline before calling it a coaching career coming at...
Heat's turned up on these three in Manny Machado sweepstakes
Manny Machado — no matter where he lands — will soon receive a guaranteed contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Whichever team secures Machado will import a great talent...
Wall Street walloped by Fed fallout, shutdown fears
Wall Street got walloped again Thursday as traders continued to digest actions taken by the Federal Reserve Wednesday as well as a possible government shutdown following lack of support for...
Trump could pull US troops out of Afghanistan next
Fresh off of declaring victory against ISIS and ordering troops in Syria to return home, President Trump’s next move could be recalling US troops in Afghanistan. The drawdown could begin...
Sorry, haters: Aquaman is actually cool
He's battled sea kings and shark gods. Now, Aquaman faces his most potent foe yet: ridicule. The half-human, half-Atlantean king of the seas has been around just as long as...
Meet the veteran Broadway showgirl finally getting her big break
An array of Broadway types populates the new musical comedy, “The Prom”: the self-absorbed diva, the exasperated press agent, the vain leading man. And then there’s the jaded chorus girl,...
Brutal full-scale brawl breaks out at winter league baseball game
Players in the Venezuelan winter league don’t mess around. A brutal brawl broke out Wednesday during a game between La Guaira and Caracas, and this was no MLB-style shoving match...
Democratic congressman says Trump's border policies would have killed Jesus
Democratic congressman Luis Gutiérrez made a scene Thursday at the House Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration and border security — storming out of the room after proclaiming that Jesus Christ...
Defense Secretary James Mattis quits
Defense Secretary James Mattis, who strongly opposed President Trump’s abrupt decision to yank US troops from Syria, will leave office at the end of February, the commander-in-chief announced Thursday. “General...
Knicks interested in trade for Bulls bust Jabari Parker
The Knicks’ roster already is teeming with former top-10 draft picks who didn’t live up to expectations elsewhere, so what’s one more? The Knicks are among several teams to have...
Democrats’ white-male problem and other commentary
Culture critic: Do Dems Have a White Male Problem? Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand answered with a blunt “yes” when asked on CNN if it was a problem that a new poll...
'Men in Black: International’ trailer stars 'Thor’s' Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson
The epic new trailer for "Men in Black: International" was released by Sony on Thursday. The highly anticipated sequel features a star-studded cast including Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, who...
Acting AG Whitaker ignores DOJ's ethics recommendation
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker chose not to recuse himself from the Russia probe — even though Justice Department ethics officials urged him to step aside out of an "abundance...
Ex-bassist for The Runaways is reigning 'Jeopardy!' champ
Answer: She was the bassist in 1970s rock band The Runaways -- and is now the reigning "Jeopardy!" champion. Question: Who is Jackie Fuchs? "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek dropped a...
The Duke spectacle, and what we've learned in college hoops so far
Duke and its fantastic freshmen may not be the beat team in the nation. They aren’t ranked that way. But there is no question which program is the most entertaining,...
Full report of CBS' Moonves probe doesn't exist
CBS employees who are demanding to see a full report of the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Les Moonves are going to be sorely disappointed. The four-month-long investigation into...
Trump celebrates new farm bill with bizarre 'Green Acres' tweet
Farm livin’ is the life for ... Donald Trump? President Trump on Thursday celebrated the signing of a new farm bill by tweeting out a video from the 2005 Emmys...
How Jennifer Lopez silences critics who say she can't sing, dance or act
My rom-com queen stepped out on me six years ago, but she’s finally come back — and I am here for the “Second Act” of Jennifer Lopez. The singer-actress-dancer’s first...
Overgrown weed sprouts charity and Christmas cheer in Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — A few weeks ago it was just another overgrown street corner weed. Now it’s decked out with Christmas lights and ornaments and sprouting holiday goodwill. The Christmas...
City investigating Prada over 'racist' blackface merchandise
The city has launched a probe into Prada over a Soho store display that featured a line of accessories blasted as racist. The NYC Commission on Human Rights is looking...
Escaped inmate accidentally hitches ride with cop
GREENUP, Ky. — A jail inmate who escaped from authorities and tried hitchhiking along a highway didn’t enjoy freedom for long because the motorist he flagged down was a law...
Local DA stalls probe into deadly upstate NY limo crash
A federal probe into the upstate limo crash that killed 20 people has stalled because local investigators won’t yield the vehicle to inspectors, according to reports. Schoharie County District Attorney...
Women are 'revenge cheating' on their unfaithful partners
The festive season puts a lot of strain on relationships as spending days on end with our families and in-laws can lead to arguments. Which is why it’s no surprise...
Media is too obsessed with Ocasio-Cortez: Dem senator
An outgoing senator from Missouri is griping about how the media covers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “like she’s the new shining object” — while older politicians take a back seat, according to...
Pistons star curses at courtside heckler
Blake Griffin was not having it with a heckler on Wednesday night. The Pistons forward got heated in the waning seconds of the team's 129-123 overtime win over the Timberwolves...
Naomi Campbell finally booked her first beauty campaign at 48
It’s about time Naomi Campbell landed a beauty campaign. For decades, the 48-year-old supermodel has rocked the runway for major brands (Versace, Chanel, Dior, you name it) more times than...
De Blasio backs legalization of recreational marijuana
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday for the first time said he backs the legalization of recreational marijuana — but insisted he won’t allow it to be dominated by corporate...
Odell Beckham says the words Pat Shurmur wanted to hear
The Giants are done for the season, but Odell Beckham Jr. insists he isn’t. The wide receiver didn’t practice again Thursday, limited to riding the stationary bike and catching balls...
Ex-social media manager invokes 'Jurassic Park' to describe Trump's first tweet
President Trump’s first social media manager had a singular reaction when he realized in 2013 that the future president had finally figured out how to use Twitter all on his...
'White hat' hacker gives man eerie warning through Nest security camera
Andy Gregg of Phoenix, Arizona, was shocked when a voice started speaking to him through his Nest security camera. Fortunately, it was a "white hat" hacker warning him that his...
J.A. Happ loved one Yankees splash — and is awaiting a big one
What J.A. Happ knew played a big part in the veteran lefty returning to the Yankees after becoming a free agent. What he didn’t would simply be nice if it...
House passes criminal justice reform bill
In a rare show of unity, Congress on Thursday approved a sweeping criminal-justice-reform bill that was pushed by liberals and conservatives alike. The House passed the First Step Act by...
NFL bust hits rock bottom while climbing out window
Former NFL wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was arrested Wednesday in Missouri after being caught with a pound of marijuana, police said. Green-Beckham, who last played for the Philadelphia Eagles in...
Cigna seals $54B acquisition of Express Scripts
Cigna on Thursday closed its $54 billion deal to buy Express Scripts, creating one of the biggest providers of pharmacy benefits and insurance plans in the US, a combination it...
Two men arrested for sex-trafficking 12-year-old girl, teen
Two Long Island men, including a "self-described Crips gang member," were busted for the kidnapping and sex trafficking of two girls -- one of whom was only 12 years old,...
UPS worker caught on video stealing Christmas packages
Talk about a modern-day Grinch. A man who appears to be a UPS worker has been caught on camera stealing a package that he was supposed to deliver to a...
Democrats to hold at least a dozen presidential primary debates
The Democratic National Committee — which was accused of rigging the 2016 primary election for establishment favorite Hillary Clinton — announced Thursday that it will host a dozen primary debates...
Rick Pitino has a new coaching job far from home
How do you say "controversial" in Greek? Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino has found his next coaching job as he is finalizing a deal with the EuroLeague's Panathinaikos, one of...
How to make New York City's best cheesecake
Like any good Greek mama, Maria Zoitas wants to feed you. And for 25 years, the culinary queen bee of grocery chain Westside Market has been doing just that with...
Why veterinarians are far more likely to kill themselves
Veterinarians are far more likely to kill themselves than people with most other jobs, according to a report published Thursday. Female vets in the United States commit suicide 3.5 times...
Make Christmas great again with these conservative gifts
Do you know someone who would like to "make Christmas great again"? We've combed through all of this year's best Trump-themed gifts, which, depending on the recipient's political persuasion, are...
Construction worker opens Phillies' pitch to Manny Machado
The shadow of secrecy in The Bronx -- a quick-twitching Post photographer, a covert late-night dinner -- does not exist in Philadelphia. Manny Machado, a day after meeting with the...
'The Voice' finalist butchers national anthem before NBA game: 'S--t happens'
Country singer Audra McLaughlin was left devastated when she forgot the words to the national anthem just moments before the 76ers game against the Knicks tipped off in Philadelphia. The...
Collapse of Antarctic ice sheet once caused a 30-foot global flood
The collapse of a major Antarctic ice sheet once caused a "global flood" and scientists now fear it could happen again. The devastating collapse caused sea levels to rise between...
Cuomo warns against over-taxing recreational marijuana
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that New York can’t get too greedy in taxing recreational marijuana because residents could then easily cross the border to get cheaper weed. Massachusetts imposes a...
Walgreens aims to save more than $1B in cost-cutting plan
Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Thursday it would consolidate warehouses and shut some stores as part of a cost-cutting plan aimed at saving more than $1 billion over three years....
Cop convicted of sex assault for 'stealthing' in landmark trial
A German police officer was found guilty of sexual assault after he removed his condom during intercourse without telling his partner, a disturbing trend called "stealthing." This marks the first...
Bills are in an uproar over 'BS' Pro Bowl nods
Don't think the Pro Bowl matters? Just ask the Bills. A 5-9 team is not happy about not being recognized for its feats this season, as Buffalo was shut out...
Ultra-dark 'Destroyer' is elevated by a badass Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman’s face is a map of pain in this pitch-black detective noir directed by Karyn Kusama, who also helmed the underrated “Jennifer’s Body” in 2009. Aged and weathered by...
US, Mexico announce deal on migrants seeking asylum at border
Migrants heading to the southwest border to seek asylum in the US will have to wait in Mexico until their claims are processed under a deal between the two countries...
Chinese hackers spent years trying to steal US technology: DOJ
The Justice Department is going after Chinese intelligence officers who for years have been attempting to steal US technology, according to a newly unsealed indictment. Prosecutors with the Manhattan US...
Trump tells lawmakers he won't sign funding bill without border wall money
House Speaker Paul Ryan said after a White House sitdown that President Trump will not sign a temporary spending bill passed by the Senate unless he gets more cash for...
Deputy who killed relatives before committing suicide was former Officer of the Year
A sheriff’s deputy in Florida who murdered three relatives before taking his own life was once named the agency’s Officer of the Year — and was rehired after retiring two...
Archaeologists dig into biblical site linked to Ark of the Covenant
Excavations in Israel are shedding new light on the history of a biblical site linked to the Ark of the Covenant. Specifically, archaeologists are focusing their attention on the ancient...
Porn star arrested for masterminding murder-for-hire plot
A porn star has been busted for allegedly masterminding a murder-for-hire plot, authorities said. Federal agents nabbed Katrina Danforth — who performs under the names Lynn Passion and Lynn Pleasant...
Woman once tortured by her parents arrested for sexual assault of teen girl
A Texas woman who was known as “The Girl in the Closet” after suffering years of torture and abuse by her family has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage...
Pathetic guy gets repeatedly rejected by his crush
Persistence may be the key to success, but it’s not always a best practice with love. Watch as this desperate young man, holding a bouquet of flowers, is repeatedly rejected...
New Yorkers can fire up their gripes tonight, MTA permitting
Don’t harbor grievances in the new year — burn them. That’s what underground arts group Shadow Traffic aims to do Thursday night at its "Burning of Grievances: A Catharsis Parade and Effigy...
Whitaker may not have to recuse himself from Russia probe: reports
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker won’t have to recuse himself from overseeing the special counsel’s Russia probe — which William Barr, President Trump’s nominee to take over the post, once...
Famed radio DJ saves suicidal man's life while on the air
Radio host Iain Lee saved a man's life by talking to him on air for 30 minutes after he called to say he had deliberately overdosed. Lee kept the caller...
Frank Ntilikina's offense has disappeared, and Fizdale knows why
PHILADELPHIA — Five observations on the Knicks' 131-109 loss to the Sixers at Wells Fargo Center — their seventh straight defeat against the Philly franchise. 1. Likely in an attempt...
Manny Machado has to decide how much he'll sacrifice to sign with Yankees
The Manny Machado Across America tour pulled into and out of Philadelphia on Thursday. Now it’s up to the free-agent infielder to decide if he wants to play in The...
El Chapo all smiles as surprise guests visit courtroom
Who knew a cartel kingpin could be such a doting dad? Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman alternated between smiles and tears in court Thursday as he got an early Christmas present...
Man arrested for fatal shooting outside Queens baby shower
Cops busted a suspect who they say fatally shot a man outside a Queens baby shower last month. Lhosni Colot, 33, was arrested Monday in connection with the slaying of...
Facebook tracks your location even if you think you opted out
If you’ve ever felt like Facebook always knows where you’ve been in spite of adjusting settings in its mobile apps to stop the app from accessing your location, then you’re...
Furious college hoops coach provides gambling bad beat of night
Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot hurt his team and those who wagered on it. After a questionable foul was called against the Dukes in a 67-67 game against Penn State with...
ISIS may be behind savage killing of backpackers in Morocco
ISIS could be behind the butchering of two Scandinavian backpackers in Morocco, government officials said Thursday, as video emerged on social media showing one of the young women being beheaded....
Korean Air flight attendant humiliated by airline scion gets $18K
Korean Air has been ordered to pay close to $18,000 to a flight attendant humiliated by an airline heiress when he served her macadamia nuts in a bag instead of...
Putin: Convicted Russian spy Marina Butina pleaded guilty to a lie
Russian President Vladimir Putin denied Thursday that gun rights enthusiast Maria Butina — who pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of the Kremlin by trying to infiltrate US political...
Having kids increases a woman’s risk of fatal heart problems
Having children raises a woman’s risk of deadly heart problems by 14 percent, a major study reveals. Experts warn pregnancy and childbirth put permanent strain on a woman’s body. It...
Saturn's rings are disappearing
Saturn is losing its most famous accessories. The planet has been shedding its rings since 1980, but a study published this week in the journal Icarus found that they're disappearing...
Hunter reportedly shot at person he thought was Bigfoot
A Montana man who was out target shooting became a target himself when another shooter unloaded a barrage of gunfire at him after mistaking him for Bigfoot, authorities said. The...
Anthony Davis responds to LeBron James' open recruitment
LeBron James appears to be done playing coy concerning his interest in Anthonys, both Davis and Carmelo. For his part, Anthony Davis is taking the more bashful route. The Pelicans...
Chilling video shows suspect waiting outside home before fatal stabbing
This is the moment a suspected killer waits outside his victim's Queens home before stabbing him more than 20 times in what cops say was a planned and targeted attack....
Wrestler breaks skull in top-rope leap gone very wrong
Wrestler Shawn Phoenix broke his skull after a top-rope dive went horribly wrong. The 27-year-old was left with a bleeding brain and permanent hearing loss in his left ear after...
Man admits raping, molesting children at mother's day care facility: court docs
A man in Utah has been charged with raping and molesting children at his mother’s day care facility decades ago, authorities said. Theodore Joseph Heaps, 35, admitted to cops that...
How one police officer reacted when man shouted, 'Shoot me!'
The Dakota County Attorney's Office ruled that Hastings Officer Geoffrey Latsch was justified when he fatally shot Keagan Johnson-Lloyd in October 2018. Johnson-Lloyd was suspected of stabbing someone earlier that day,...
Astronomers figured out cause of mysterious light over San Francisco
A mysterious light with a twisting, smoking tail appeared in the early evening sky over the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday, but local astronomers had a scientific explanation. It...
Uber resumes self-driving vehicle tests in Pittsburgh
Uber is resuming autonomous vehicle tests in an area near downtown Pittsburgh. The restart Thursday comes just over nine months after one of its autonomous cars struck and killed a...
Amazon sent over 1,000 private Alexa recordings to random person
Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, allowed a user in Germany to get access to more than 1,000 recordings from another user — thanks to a “human error” by the tech giant,...
Scientists turn houseplant into air purifier by using rabbit DNA
Plants are very good at producing oxygen that we all need in order to breathe, but what about clearing the air of harmful chemicals? Past research has revealed that plants...
Women alter their voices to lure men into sex, study says
In the wild, suitors vie for affections with grand displays of dance or feathery flourish. Humans, on the other hand, make first impressions with opening lines. A group of European...
Friday’s winter solstice 2018 features a full moon and meteor shower
The winter solstice falls on Dec. 21, 2018, the moment at which Earth’s axis tilts the Northern Hemisphere farthest from the sun’s warmth. It happens once a year in each...
Josh Gordon leaves Patriots over mental health and drug worries
Josh Gordon has revitalized his career with the Patriots this season, but now he may never play again. The receiver announced on Twitter on Thursday morning he is stepping away...
'Machado is going to the Yankees': AL East rival preparing for the worst
Marcus Stroman is looking around and trying to smile, when others may scream. The Blue Jays starting pitcher offered a prediction, an AL East observation and an admirable game face...
Vet accused of calling boys n-word, threatening them with knife
A veteran in Oregon is facing hate crime charges after he allegedly threatened two black boys with a butcher's knife and repeatedly shouted racial slurs at them. Michael T. Amatullo,...
Malboro maker buys 35 percent stake in e-cig company Juul
The Marlboro Man is showing his hipster side. Altria — the maker of the famous brand — is taking a 35 percent chunk of e-cig leader Juul Labs — in...
The joy of giving is a high that lasts longer than receiving: study
The true gifts are the ones we give! That’s not just a trite Christmas-ism, either. A new study has found that the happiness levels of people who give gifts is...
Drone sightings shut down London airport, leaving holiday travelers stranded
Drone sightings at Gatwick Airport outside London have caused its only runway to shut down indefinitely — leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded for hours during the busiest travel...
God creates a tourism app to control crowds at his birthplace
The Wise Men followed a star to find Jesus’ birthplace. You can use an app. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, built on what is believed to be the...
Horny elephant kills safari ranger
A sexually charged elephant broke into a game park in South Africa and trampled a top safari ranger in a fatal rampage, according to reports. Mark Lautenbach, a 33-year-old guide,...
'Network’ and other Broadway shows that ruined great movies
Broadway fans love to whine about movie adaptations overtaking their beloved theaters. But can’t movie buffs also complain about their favorite films getting ruined by the stage? I will —...
Putin backs Trump's plan to pull US troops out of Syria
Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he agreed with President Trump’s decision to pull US forces out of Syria after declaring that ISIS has been defeated — describing the...
Meet the real-life chief elf responding to your letters to Santa
In Santa Claus, Indiana, the Christmas spirit is celebrated year-round. But for Pat Koch, there is nothing more important than her work as chief elf, where she oversees a group...
Man indicted in crash that killed his wife and her 14-year-old
EXETER, N.H. — A New Hampshire man has been indicted on negligent homicide charges in connection to a crash that killed his wife and her 14-year-old daughter. Police say 29-year-old...
Barack Obama delivers presents to kids at children's hospital
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama surprised patients as he delivered gifts at a children's hospital in Washington. The former president, wearing a Santa cap and carrying a sack of...
Woman in multi-state car chase arrested during stop for gas
YORK, Ala. — A Mississippi woman who led authorities on a car chase into Alabama has been arrested while stopping to get gas. WTOK-TV reports 29-year-old Shakala Newsome was arrested...
3 astronauts return from the International Space Station
MOSCOW — Three astronauts returned to Earth Thursday after more than six months aboard the International Space Station. A Russian Soyuz capsule with NASA's Serena Aunon-Chancellor, Russian Sergey Prokopyev and...
Giants may be without their defensive leader
Inside linebacker Alec Ogletree played all 70 defensive snaps in the 17-0 loss to the Titans. He arrived Wednesday at the Giants facility “not feeling well,’’ according to coach Pat...
How Filip Chytil has become a first-line force for Rangers
This first full season in the NHL has been a roller-coaster ride for Filip Chytil, but the Rangers’ 20-year-old forward has earned his current spot as a first-line winger. Chytil’s...
The case for giving Jermaine Kearse another chance after nightmare season
Jermaine Kearse’s best moment as a professional football player came at MetLife Stadium, where he won Super Bowl XLVIII as a member of the Seahawks. This season, some of his...
The Flames the pick in battle of NHL powerhouses
No. 1 in the East faces No. 1 in the West on Thursday (9 p.m.) as the Lightning travel to Calgary to meet the Flames. These teams are both potent...
Shabazz Napier gets rare shot and provides unexpected lift
CHICAGO — The Nets’ woes in back-to-backs has been well-documented. But coach Kenny Atkinson switched up his rotations and dug deeper into his bench Wednesday night to help Brooklyn pull...
BuzzFeed allegedly got Steele dossier from ex-official linked to McCain
BuzzFeed obtained the infamous Steele dossier from a former State Department official with ties to Sen. John McCain, it was revealed Wednesday in a court filing connected to a defamation...
Order restored in recruiting universe after one-year blip
Nick Saban and Alabama didn’t have to wait until after Christmas to lord it over college football. A year after the Crimson Tide’s eight-year reign of recruiting dominance was snapped...
'Answers Man' allegedly played key role in $1.2B Ponzi scheme
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman — who bills himself as “America’s Money Answers Man” on his weekly syndicated radio show and website — allegedly played a key role in a Ponzi...
Warriors let Jazz 'off the hook' despite 62 from Durant, Curry
SALT LAKE CITY — Playing strong defense has typically proven to be a winning formula for Utah. Getting to that point has taken more turns and detours than the Jazz...
North Korea says it won't denuclearize unless US removes threat
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Thursday it will never unilaterally give up its nuclear weapons unless the United States removes its nuclear threat first, a statement that raises...
Judge rules state watchdog has 30 days to decide on potential Cuomo probe
The state’s watchdog agency has been ordered to hold a vote within 30 days on whether it will open a probe into claims that Gov. Cuomo and his former top...
Man killed wife, left body for their kids to find: cops
ORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man killed his wife and left her body for their four children to find when they woke up. The Orange County Sheriff's Office...
The final score in this one: 106-29
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — DJ Laster scored 18 points to lead five teammates in double-figure scoring and Gardner-Webb beat Division III Brevard College 106-29 on Wednesday night to win its...
US adults aren't getting taller — but they are getting fatter
You don't need to hang the mistletoe higher but you might want to skip the holiday cookies. A new report released Thursday shows U.S. adults aren't getting any taller but...
Rockets avoid fan revolt with NBA-record 26 3-pointers
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets were on the cusp of NBA history, just one 3-pointer away from setting the league record for most 3s in a game. The crowd chanted:...
GoFundMe for border wall raises more than $2M in just 3 days
A supporter of President Trump's border wall proposal has started a GoFundMe to help pay for the project — and the fund skyrocketed to more than $2 million Wednesday night...
Some parents show support for de Blasio's school diversity plan
After parents flooded a recent education meeting in Manhattan to denounce Mayor de Blasio’s plan to change admissions standards for elite high schools, some other parents have come forward to...
These NYCHA residents say they've gone years without reliable heat
Tenants in one small Housing Authority complex in the South Bronx have suffered for years — even decades — without reliable heat, turning their homes into iceboxes in the winter,...
Rangers' Vlad Namestnikov has surged into trade-bait discussion
Not too long ago, there wasn’t a huge gap between Vlad Namestnikov and Ryan Spooner. Boy, how things changed in just two months. Both Rangers players were add-ons to deals...
The dangers of wagering solely on conference strength
Should you look at early “conference trends” to handicap later bowl games involving teams from that same league? Will that approach give your true reads, or mislead you into bad...
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen to step down early next year
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen — the city’s economic development czar, who played a big role in luring Amazon to New York — is stepping down, officials confirmed Wednesday night. Glen,...
Health care exec mysteriously dies on trip to China
A National Guard veteran-turned-health care exec died on a business trip to China more than a week ago and his grief-stricken family on Long Island can’t get any answers —...