January 3, 2019
UConn loses in regular season for 1st time in more than 4 years
WACO, Texas — Geno Auriemma knew that top-ranked UConn couldn't keep winning every regular-season game it played, even though the Huskies had won 126 in a row. That winning streak...
Seahawks have the experience to pull off upset in Dallas
The Wildcat returns for his 22nd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2017 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 595-498 (54.4 percent) against the spread....
David Quinn squares off against the team that gave him his shot
A big part of what made David Quinn an attractive coaching candidate for the Rangers this summer was his previous experience as a head coach in the AHL and as...
Robbery suspect on the loose after jumping from NYPD station window
A robbery suspect jumped out a second-story window and escaped from a Coney Island police station house Thursday, authorities said. Isiah McGill, 36, was in custody at the 60th Precinct...
Rookie's first NHL goal propels red-hot Islanders to OT win
Devon Toews picked a great time to get his first NHL goal and keep the Islanders’ winning streak going. Toews knocked in the rebound of his own shot at 1:48...
How 'Drive Points' stat can drive up your wild-card bankroll
Earlier this NFL season, VSiN introduced you to “Drive Points.” Those are points scored and allowed just on drives of 60 yards or more. This stat allows you to focus...
Nets figuring out how to improve 'D' that's holding them back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Nets have been scoring like a gusher, but defending like a sieve. Yes, they have been on a roll lately. But if their playoff hopes are...
Nonsense on the field begets nonsense from the TV booth
I don't want to be a fly on the wall. I want to be the bee in their bonnets. What were they just thinking? That, even beyond ESPN’s Rubber Booger...
Take a shot on Virginia
ACC play is starting with a bang with a battle of top-10 teams in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday as Florida State attempts to hand Virginia its first loss of the...
Manny Machado has an offer on the table
The Manny Machado free-agency train is gathering steam, and the White Sox are trying to get out in front. Though the All-Star shortstop has yet to indicate where his eventual...
Treveon Graham set to return from hamstring injury
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After missing more than two months with a hamstring strain — 37 consecutive games, to be exact — Treveon Graham is finally making his return to the...
3 kids, including infant, found dead in Texas apartment: cops
TEXAS CITY, Texas — Authorities in Texas say they're searching for a 27-year-old man after three young children were found dead in an apartment. Police in Texas City, 48 miles...
NYPD cop beaten by other officers settles with city for $5M
An NYPD officer who was beaten up by other cops at his Queens home when he was off duty nearly eight years ago settled with the city on Wednesday for...
Penn State coach shoves player during heated huddle
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Penn State coach Patrick Chambers apologized following Thursday night's loss at Michigan after he appeared to shove one of his players during a timeout. No. 2...
Charles Manson follower convicted of murder may soon be freed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California parole panel on Thursday recommended for the first time that Charles Manson follower Robert Beausoleil be freed after serving nearly a half-century in prison for...
TheStreet execs set to cash in on $87.3M deal
TheStreet, which is finalizing the $87.3 million sale of The Deal and BoardEx to Euromoney later this month, quietly revealed that most of its top executives will be transformed overnight...
House Democrats pass bill to reopen government without funding border wall
WASHINGTON — House Democrats went through with their plan Thursday to pass two appropriations bills to fund shutdown federal agencies — without the funding for a border wall President Trump...
Devils coach John Hynes gets multiyear contract extension
New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes received a multiyear contract extension, a reward for making the playoffs last season for the first time since the Devils reached the 2012 Stanley...
Ex-Toys 'R' Us staffers start receiving checks from hardship fund
Santa Claus has finally begun to make his rounds for ex-Toys ‘R’ Us employees. Former staffers who lost their jobs when the toy chain liquidated last June began receiving checks...
Breaking down recent trends for NFL's least predictable round
LAS VEGAS — The NFL playoffs have gone through various trend patterns over the years, with some seasons being dominated by underdog and upstart teams, and others being relatively predictable...
Hudson's Bay Co., owner of Saks, closer to going private
Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson’s Bay Co. is one step closer to becoming a privately held company. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is cashing out its position, selling its 18 million...
‘Reefer Madness’ not so mad after all, anti-pot author warns
Even primitive doctors in ancient China knew that something didn’t smell right with marijuana. The “Pen-ts’ao Ching,” a guide to herbal medicine published some 2,000 years ago, warned that excessive...
The average hedge fund lost 6.7 percent in 2018
Hedge funds are thrilled to see 2018 in their rear-view mirrors. As year-end returns for high-profile activist hedgies like Dan Loeb, David Einhorn and Bill Ackman trickle in, early fears...
Dad tells son he ‘earned his man card’ after killing woman
A Colorado man allegedly told his 12-year-old son that he “earned his man card” following the murder of a mother of four last month. The alleged comments from Heith Gleason...
Cuomo better hope enormous L train gamble pays off
Thursday, in announcing that the L train won’t shut down for 15 months between Canarsie and 14th Street starting in April, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave 250,000 daily riders a reprieve....
Maria Taylor hasn't let viral Saban tirade slow her ESPN rise
The postgame interview is unlikely to be the most talked-about moment from Monday night’s national title game — at least Maria Taylor hopes it is that way. It was the...
Henrik Lundqvist rest suddenly a major Rangers' concern
Playing it day by day with the goaltending situation had been easy for rookie Rangers coach David Quinn. All he pretty much had to do was run Henrik Lundqvist out...
Man charged in would-be burglar's death says he was defending family
A Queens man facing manslaughter charges in the beating death of a man trying to break into his home told cops he was defending his family when he attacked the...
Mitchell Robinson happy he landed on Knicks, not in LA
LOS ANGELES — Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson believes it’s a blessing in disguise he’s not donning purple and gold. The Lakers passed on Robinson with the 25th pick in...
'Go f--k yourselves!': New Yorkers fume at out-of-control salad lines
They’ve gone from fast food to extremely slow salads. New Yorkers trying to make good on “eat healthy” resolutions are mobbing salad joints — leaving many on long lines cursing...
Kliff Kingsbury buzz is telling for Jets' uninspiring coaching search
Jets fans spent months (some spent years) anticipating the firing of Todd Bowles. They had grown tired of watching the Jets lose, committing boneheaded penalties as the stoic Bowles stood...
Nate Burleson is tired of making the same Patriots mistake
CBS Sports studio analyst and former NFL receiver Nate Burleson talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about his Patriots’ confidence, wild-card weekend and the Eagles’ quarterback dilemma. Q: What is...
Teen charged after social media challenge ends with deadly shooting
The infamous "No Lackin' " social media challenge has reportedly claimed its first life. Christian Estes-Johnson, 19, was fatally shot by his friend as the pair took part in the...
Surgeons recount the day they reattached John Bobbitt's penis
It's been nearly 25 years and urological surgeon Dr. James Sehn can still picture the day he met John Wayne Bobbitt and his famous phallus. “They said, ‘You know, we've...
David Robertson shifts blame for playoff shares amid Yankees exit
David Robertson’s second stint with the Yankees wasn’t as fruitful as the first, but the veteran reliever could remain in contention for another World Series ring at his new destination....
De Blasio won't say why he's been ducking the NYPD corruption trial
Mayor de Blasio refused to explain Thursday why he ignored the NYPD corruption trial that ended in the conviction of a former fund-raiser — even as the city’s top cop...
Tennis instructor accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting student
A New Jersey tennis instructor with a lengthy rap sheet has been indicted on a slew of new charges -- including kidnapping and sexual assault involving a student and other...
Jets land five former players among Hall of Fame finalists
First-time eligibles Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed and Champ Bailey are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2019. They will be joined in balloting...
10 don't-miss Broadway divas, debuts and dramas for 2019
Ring out the old, ring in the new: Here’s my countdown to the 10 personalities, shows and backstage dramas I’m looking forward to in 2019. 10. Glenda Jackson delivered an...
Cops release sketch of man wanted for killing 7-year-old girl
Cops in Texas have released more information about the man wanted for killing 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes — including a composite sketch and clearer video of his truck. "We're continuing to...
'Surviving R. Kelly' accuser: 'Nobody had my back'
Nothing seems to stick to R. Kelly — until now. The 51-year-old R&B star has been trailed for decades by accusations of sexual misconduct, which have barely dented his career....
Drug lord’s son tells how he helped El Chapo as Mexican president’s security detail
A high-ranking member of former Mexican President Vicente Fox’s security detail personally helped Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman avoid arrest following his storied 2001 escape from prison in a laundry cart,...
Cleared ‘Monster Cop’: I won’t work under de Blasio, O’Neill
A cop cleared of multiple police misconduct lawsuits finally got his gun and badge back — but says he has no intention of returning to the streets as long as...
Louis C.K. — and his critics — are a plague on comedy
American comedy is slowly dying, under assault from two opposing forces. From without, PC scolds seek to silence comics whose edgy material makes them feel “unsafe.” And from within, a...
David Fizdale wants to call in LeBron favor for Kevin Knox
LOS ANGELES — David Fizdale won’t get the chance to see Kevin Knox face LeBron James for the first time Friday at Staples Center. But the Knicks coach hopes not...
Forget the wall — Democrats now hate the border itself
It’s a wonder that Democrats haven’t staked out a negotiating position demanding the destruction of already-existing barriers along the US-Mexico border. Their opposition to President Trump’s border wall — or,...
The perils of Trump's foreign policy approach in Asia
As Asian strongmen sound siren songs of “peaceful” unification with Pacific neighbors, President Trump should resist his inner isolationist impulses and make sure everyone knows America will defend our allies....
Black-market beautician gets bail in botched butt-job death
A Bronx judge on Thursday offered bail to a black-market beautician accused of killing a customer with an illicit butt lift -- despite her history of performing underground cosmetic surgeries...
Ocasio-Cortez says 'gotta run' when asked about shutdown pay
WASHINGTON - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez still won’t say whether she’s giving up her salary during the partial government shutdown — a move she previously advocated for all lawmakers. “I’ve gotta...
Conservative radio host in hiding after receiving threat of mass shooting
Conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage has "changed locations" after a restaurant he frequents received a mass shooting threat for serving him. The undisclosed establishment allegedly received an email...
Man allegedly shot wife, her parents after finding sex tape with his pal
Police in Florida said a man allegedly shot his wife and parents-in-law after uncovering a sex tape of his spouse with his best friend. William Brian Stillwell, 39, was arrested...
More 'Fair Fare' follies from Team de Blasio
Does City Hall have any idea how to implement the Fair Fares program? Mayor Bill de Blasio was long dubious about City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s push for half-price subway...
Why is Cuomo suddenly allergic to oversight?
Looks like legislative Democrats have really struck a nerve with their own party leader, Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The governor now insists he wasn’t bullying anyone. But how else to explain...
Cuomo’s L train play could be brilliant — or a disaster
Gov. Andrew Cuomo put the lie Thursday to his own pretense that he doesn’t run the subways. And if his latest call plays out, hundreds of thousands of L-train commuters...
Mets sign pair to minor league deals with spring training invites
The Mets continued to add to their minor league depth Thursday, signing pitcher Arquimedes Caminero and outfielder Rymer Liriano and giving both invites to spring training. Caminero has spent the...
Racist lawyer's former client sues over viral tirade
A former client of "racist lawyer" Aaron Schlossberg is suing the brash barrister for $50,000 over his rant against Spanish-speaking restaurant workers -- claiming the tirade brought the recording label...
Survivors furious Netflix film used real footage from deadly train crash
Netflix used actual footage from a 2010 train crash in Belgium, which left 19 people dead and more than 160 injured, in one of its movies and never consulted the...
Accused killer had pieces of missing woman's body in home: authorities
A Michigan man accused of hiding pieces of a missing woman's body in his apartment was charged with murder, according to officials. Jared James Chance, 29, was charged Wednesday in...
A diverse league of superheroes is remaking the genre
It’s taken some 20 years and approximately 40,000 superhero movies, but the faces behind the masks are finally getting a little more diverse. December’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” featuring a...
Seven offseason fixes for a broken Giants team
Eight teams are gearing up for playoff games this weekend. Eight other teams are in the midst of coaching searches. Success and stability on one end, failure and turbulence on...
LeBron's GOAT talk draws Trump comparison from Danny Ainge
LeBron knows he's the GOAT. Danny Ainge isn't so sure. On Sunday's episode of "More Than An Athlete," LeBron James shared his thoughts on why he believes he's the greatest...
Do filmmakers realize Gerard Butler is box office poison?
In 2013, Hollywood punished us with “Movie 43,” a starry series of sketches that The Post compared to “being waterboarded.” Three years later, “Gods of Egypt” was projectile-vomited into cinemas....
Trump's latest 'Game of Thrones' ripoff is an Instagram fail
President Trump picked the worst possible show to rip off as he drums up support for a border wall. Trump unveiled on Instagram a new “Game of Thrones” style poster...
Brooklyn residents thrilled after L-train shutdown nixed
Residents and business owners in Brooklyn were rejoicing after plans for the much-dreaded L train shutdown went kaput Thursday. “I’m ecstatic! This is relieving news to hear,” said Bushwick resident...
Pedophile may have been gunned down by 'hitmen' hired by victim's dad: cops
Police in Italy are investigating whether a pedophile was shot dead by hitmen hired by the dad of one of his teen victims. Guiseppe Matarazzo, a pastor in Benevento, north...
Democratic lawmakers make history as first Muslim women sworn into congress
Two Democratic lawmakers made history on Thursday as the first Muslim women sworn into Congress — with one wearing a hijab and the other using Thomas Jefferson’s personal Koran at...
How Ivy League engineers helped avert the L train nightmare
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a panel of Ivy League engineering experts on Thursday unveiled their last-minute 10-point plan to dodge the dreaded 24/7 L train shutdown with cutting-edge technology never...
Mom allegedly tried to poison hubby by spiking drinks with antifreeze: DA
She’s one cold-hearted woman. A mother of two from Long Island tried to kill her husband by poisoning him with anti-freeze, which she tricked him into drinking by slipping it...
Basketball team caught swapping in different triplet for foul shot
The ref couldn't tell the difference. A Missouri high school boys basketball tournament was marred by controversy when one team secretly swapped an identical triplet for another in between free...
Meet the African-American bull rider bucking rodeo norms
To become a bull rider, it seems you’d need a bucking bull. But all Ezekiel Mitchell had was YouTube and his imagination. “I didn’t come from a rodeo family,” the...
Apple Store burglar didn't cover his face in store full of cameras
He clearly didn't check with the Genius Bar first. A bozo burgled the SoHo Apple Store of $75K worth of technology -- leaving his mug fully exposed in a shop...
Why Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross staged a musical comeback
When Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross — youngest son of the legendary Diana Ross — kick off their “Ashlee + Evan” mini-tour at Bowery Ballroom on Monday night, they...
Valuable guard suddenly leaves St. John's in real buzzkill
The good news had to be balanced out by some bad at some point, right? After Tuesday’s rout of No. 16 Marquette and Wednesday’s recruiting win with the verbal commitment...
Attempt to shame Ocasio-Cortez for 'Breakfast Club' dance backfires
We're all bizarre -- some of us are just better at hiding it from Twitter. While Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was being sworn in as a congresswoman, social media was seeing...
How NFL playoffs will go down, with Eli Apple Super Bowl cameo
The Serby Crystal Ball foresaw a Saints-Chargers Super Bowl last summer, and nothing has changed as the playoffs begin Saturday. The crystal ball’s occasional glitch had the Jets and Giants...
Trump makes surprise appearance in White House briefing room
President Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House briefing room Thursday, congratulating newly elected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi but also making another pitch for his long-promised border wall....
Trump reportedly considering Jim Webb for Defense secretary
President Trump is considering naming Jim Webb, a former Democratic senator who served as President Ronald Reagan's secretary of the Navy, his next Defense secretary, according to a report on...
Man drives truck into woman's bedroom following argument: cops
A woman was nearly run over in her own bedroom on Wednesday when an Ohio man plowed through the wall of her apartment in his truck, cops said. Dan Magnuson,...
Remember this? Decades-old Doritos bag washes ashore in North Carolina
You probably never spare a thought for your trash once you haul your trash to the curb and it’s whisked away to a magical land dump where nobody ever has...
Teen who raised SAT score by 300 hires lawyer amid cheating accusations
A Florida student whose SAT score improved by over 300 points hired a famous civil rights attorney to defend her after the Educational Testing Services invalidated her score. Kamilah Campbell,...
Bryce Harper pursuit murky as ever with Nationals back in picture
The more we learn about the Bryce Harper free-agency pursuit, the more muddled it gets. The Dodgers traded away assets that cleared cash and an outfield spot for Harper, and...
Trump tweets 'Build the Wall' video as shutdown continues
With the government shutdown nearing the end of week two and no signs of a deal in sight, President Trump on Thursday tweeted another short video clip in support of...
Hackers spread ISIS propaganda by hijacking dormant Twitter accounts
Hackers are exploiting an old flaw to hijack dormant Twitter accounts to spread ISIS propaganda. An investigation from TechCrunch found that the impacted accounts appear to have been overtaken in...
NASA still can't explain these mysteries about the moon
The moon may be Earth's closest neighbor, but there are still countless mysteries surrounding the rocky world. NASA has spent decades researching the moon — even landing 12 of its...
'Shawskank' prison escapee transferred to another facility
David Sweat, the notorious cop-killer best known for his highly publicized, ill-fated escape from Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate Dannemora — a caper that drew huge media coverage and prompted...
Men don’t have to change diapers on public-restroom floors anymore
Dads are no longer getting dumped on. While men increasingly take on the role of primary parents, a September Instagram post of a father changing his son’s diaper on the...
This year's flu strain once killed 50M people
The strain of flu that left at least 50 million people dead a century ago is back again this season. Large parts of the country are seeing people sickened with...
One-third of Americans still suffer from an old sports injury
Staying fit can sometimes be hazardous to your health, according to a new study into sporting injuries. Six in ten of the 2,000 people surveyed currently have recurring pain as...
Democrats' 2020 primary is already getting ugly and other comments
From the left: 2020 Dem Primary’s Already Getting Ugly The Daily Beast’s Michael Tomasky says he “can’t shake the feeling” that the Democrats are going to mess up in the...
India's 'last Maharaja' is a model, polo star and multimillionaire
At 20 years old, Padmanabh Singh lives like a real-life "Crazy Rich Asian" while being considered royalty in India. Singh, whose full title is Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur,...
Pelosi hopes to find 'common ground' with Republicans
Newly elected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday expressed hope that the new Democratic majority she will lead can find “common ground” with Republicans. “I respect you and the constituents...
'The Wave' residential complex makes a Scandinavian splash
Do the wave! A new residential complex finally completed in Denmark after more than a decade is taking buyers on a ride with a unique undulating facade. With five flowing,...
Parkland shooting report backs arming teachers, slams police response
A state commission investigating the Parkland high school shooting in Florida that left 17 people dead has recommended arming teachers — an idea that President Trump has espoused since last...
Sidney Crosby rewards Rangers fan who relentlessly heckled him
Sidney Crosby can take a joke, and he knows a good one when he hears it. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar center heard it all night long Wednesday from Rangers fan...
State Department issues China travel warning
The State Department updated its travel advisory to China on Thursday, warning Americans to be extra cautious about the "arbitrary enforcement of local laws" and restrictions on "dual US-Chinese nationals."...
Deli customer arrested for raising hell over bagel order
He's going from egg sandwiches to bologna behind bars. The enraged customer who threw bread and a metal bell at a deli worker for making him wait for his bacon,...
NFL star puts up game check to find girl's killer
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will donate his NFL playoff game check to the family of a 7-year-old girl who was killed in an unprovoked shooting in the Houston area, saying...
Women form 385-mile human wall to protest period shaming
It’s 2019, and women don’t play. This week in Kerala, India, some 5 million women formed a human chain spanning 385 miles, from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram, the BBC reports. The...
Clean-shaven dad is a complete stranger to toddler
An adorable moment was captured between a father and a daughter who doesn’t recognize her dad without his beard. Tucson, Arizona, dad Jeremy Batiz, 32, shaved off the beard he...
Ancient temple where priests wore human skin suits discovered in Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Mexican experts have found the first temple of the Flayed Lord, a pre-Hispanic fertility god depicted as a skinned human corpse, authorities said Wednesday. Mexico’s National Institute...
De Blasio wants to push for tougher bail for ex-cons
Recidivist criminals committed or were killed in nearly one of every five New York City murders last year -- leading Mayor Bill de Blasio to express "real concerns about the...
Nancy Pelosi retakes gavel as speaker of the House
California Rep. Nancy Pelosi was elected as House speaker Thursday — returning her to a position she last held in January 2011 as Democrats took control of the lower chamber....
Man starts off the new year by getting impaled on a deer statue
A man ended up starting 2019 in the hospital after he wound up impaled on a deer statue in a traffic circle in Philadelphia, according to officials. The incident happened...
Pope Francis says sex abuse scandals have 'undercut' church's credibility
Pope Francis has issued a letter to US Catholic bishops speaking of the “sins and crimes” regarding the rampant sex abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic Church — and...
Man tased by cop after protesting on public property to get $175K
Bodycam footage of a 2016 incident in which a Colorado police officer tripped and then tased a man has just been released. Despite the officer's claims that the victim was...
Trump mocks Elizabeth Warren again over Native American heritage
President Trump on Thursday took to Twitter to once again mock Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s claim of Native American ancestry — posting a mock campaign poster with the slogan “1/2020th” below...
Inside the quest to revive the woolly mammoth via cloning
“Nobody wants the dinosaurs back, because we’ve all seen ‘Jurassic Park,’ ” says documentarian Christian Frei. “But everybody wants the woolly mammoth back, because of ‘Ice Age’! They have this reputation...
David Robertson leaves Yankees for Phillies' $23 million
The Phillies landed a key free agent with whom the Yankees were involved. No, not that one. David Robertson is going to Philadelphia on a two-year deal worth $23 million,...
College campus rolls out 'snackbots' to replace vending machines
Every college student's dream is becoming a reality today at one California college campus -- a robot that delivers snacks. Students at the University of the Pacific, a private university...
Jets have already seen this Antonio Brown headache backfire
The shiny new toy is sitting, tantalizingly, in the window. It’s attainable. And, on the surface, it’s exactly what you need. No-brainer, right? Not exactly. The Jets' No. 1 priority...
'World's most identical twins' want to have babies with shared boyfriend
The siblings dubbed the "world's most identical twins," Anna and Lucy DeCinque, have revealed their mom wants them both to get pregnant at the same time with their shared boyfriend's...
New York Daily News eliminates sports editor position
The New York Daily News has fired its sports editor Eric Barrow in a new sign of trouble at the floundering tabloid. In a Thursday memo that was obtained by...
The moment LeBron James' Cavs knew Warriors were 'f--ked'
LeBron James smelled blood. He had just witnessed the Warriors' frustrations boil over in a 115-101 Game 6 Cavaliers victory. Golden State dropped a second straight game in those 2016...
This is the best time to see tonight’s Quadrantid meteor shower
It's written in the stars! The annual Quadrantid meteor shower, which could produce as many as 200 meteors per hour, will peak Thursday night, according to NASA. The spectacular show,...
Melissa Mark-Viverito races to get on ballot for public advocate election
Former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito raced to get her nominating petitions to the Board of Elections early Thursday, scoring the first spot in the Feb. 26 special election for...
Congresswoman to be sworn in on Thomas Jefferson's Koran
The first Palestinian-American congresswoman is set to be sworn in Thursday on a Koran owned by Thomas Jefferson, according to a report. Michigan Democrat Rashida Tlaib will use the founding...
Girl born with twin inside her stomach has dead sibling removed
A baby girl born with her own twin inside her stomach has had the dead sibling successfully removed. The newborn was born with her 1-pound, 1-ounce sibling inside her after...
'Man Cave' uses sports to rally men into caring about prostate health
Mount Sinai is launching a sports-themed "Man Cave" to lure their dudely patients into getting educated about prostate health. The center, which opens Tuesday at the health system's Midtown practice,...
Egg roll-eating squirrel is our latest viral rodent
This squirrel's on a roll! Online video posted this week showing a Big Apple squirrel enjoying a crispy egg roll from way up in a tree has captured the hearts...
Giants GM 'doesn’t see a future' for Eli Manning: ex-teammate
Allow Mark Herzlich to translate the Eli Manning portion of GM Dave Gettleman's Wednesday press conference on the state of the Giants. “He’s saying he doesn’t see a future for...
Scientists believe they've found the universe's missing dark matter
Most of the mass in the universe is made up of a kind of matter that none of us have ever seen. It’s called “dark matter” and, despite being incredibly...
Cuomo plans to halt the dreaded L train shutdown
It’s one “L” of a plot twist. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday unveiled a surprise, 11th-hour plan to fix the decrepit L-train tunnel linking Manhattan and Brooklyn while maintaining 24/7...
Worker injured after wall collapses in Bloomingdale's
A display wall fell and injured an employee in the basement level of Bloomingdale’s Midtown flagship store Thursday morning, authorities said. The incident happened about 10:10 a.m. inside the 815,000-square-foot...
'Why don’t you die?': Man's loud fight with spider leads neighbor to call cops
SYDNEY - An Australian man triggered an emergency police response after a noisy exchange with a spider startled a passerby into reporting what sounded like a violent disturbance to the...
Reuben Foster may be escaping domestic violence case over ex's credibility
Reuben Foster is off the hook again. The State Attorney's Office in Florida has dropped the domestic violence case against the now-Redskins linebacker, according to Hillsborough County court records. The charges...
Suspect arrested in New Year’s Eve sex assault of 99-year-old
A man accused of a brutal sex assault involving a 99-year-old woman in her San Francisco apartment on New Year’s Eve was arrested Wednesday, authorities said. The alleged assault took place in...
Are these the stars behind the costumes on 'The Masked Singer'?
What in Gritty’s name did we just watch? That’s the question we can’t shake after witnessing Wednesday’s premiere of FOX’s infectiously entertaining singing competition, “The Masked Singer.” It’s so convoluted...
Mysterious object seen over South Carolina ignites UFO speculation
A mysterious unidentified flying object was spotted over South Carolina's Kiawah Island during the Christmas holiday, prompting speculation about what the object is. The video was posted to YouTube by...
Kellyanne Conway’s husband slams Trump on tariffs
Another episode of the White House version of “Family Feud” aired Thursday, with presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway’s other half taking another jab at President Trump, this time on tariffs. “The...
Dog-walkers attacked with fireworks on New Year's Eve
Two men walking their dogs escaped without injury when a group of suspects shot fireworks at them. Police are still investigating the incident and are looking for the suspects.
Russia formally charges American with espionage
Russia formally charged former Marine Paul Whelan with espionage, according to a report Thursday. "An indictment has been presented. Whelan dismisses it," Interfax news agency reported, citing a source. Whelan,...
Female esports players face routine sexism and toxicity: 'I no longer have power'
Susie Kim thinks the women gamers are out there. As general manager for a championship esports team, she would know. She's not surprised none of them are on her roster....
Wall Street down sharply on global economy worries
Corporate profits are poised to become the latest victims of the US-China trade spat. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 660 points Thursday after a top White House adviser warned...
100-day stretch of the Holocaust was the deadliest in human history
Almost a quarter of all the Jews slaughtered in the Holocaust were killed during a “hyperintense,” 100-day stretch in 1942 — as many as 15,000 a day for a total...
Drinkable drug 'cocktail' may finally put a stop to Alzheimer's
Scientists have created a drinkable cocktail that could cure Alzheimer’s and reverse memory loss. Charities described the breakthrough as “fascinating” after it was proven to work in mice. Their brains...
Nurse may have played role in Colorado mom's disappearance
A 32-year-old Idaho nurse is being investigated for her role in the missing Colorado mom’s disappearance and possible death, reports said. The Twin Falls nurse is suspected of ditching Kelsey...
Indonesian national found after vanishing from NYC hotel
An Indonesian national vanished from a Marriott Hotel in Midtown -- but was later found safe on Friday at a city hospital, police said. Isak Parlinggoman, 44, is at Bellevue...
Cops hunt tattooed brute suspected of raping woman in Queens
A monster with a tattoo across his chest saying “Only The Strong Survive” allegedly raped a woman on a Queens street during an hours-long attack in which he threatened to...
Couples can't get legally married in DC during government shutdown
Happily ever after has been put on hold for lovebirds in the nation’s capital — thanks to the partial government shutdown. The marriage bureau in Washington, DC, has been closed...
Hotel employee struggles with armed man for five terrifying minutes
An armed man attempted to rob the Woodspring Suites in Davie, Florida. He jumped over the counter and tried to force an employee to open the safe and register. Fortunately, when...
WWE star Paige gives Toni Storm support after nude photo leak
WWE star Paige showed her support for fellow wrestler Toni Storm after hacked naked photos of Storm leaked online. Storm was forced to delete both her Twitter and Instagram accounts...
Apple shares plunge nearly 10 percent behind revenue warning
It’s starting to look as if 2019 could be an ugly year for Apple. Shares of the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant slid 10 percent on Thursday — wiping out more...
Judge blocks Bill de Blasio's attempt to crack down on Airbnb
A Manhattan judge on Thursday blocked Mayor de Blasio’s latest attempt to crack down on home-rental sites like Airbnb and HomeAway by enacting a law that would require the companies...
Teen fatally stabs Scientology church worker after fight with mom
The teen son of an Aussie Scientologist stabbed one of the church's employees to death Thursday following an incident with his mom, reports said. The unidentified 16-year-old was being walked...
Antonio Brown-Steelers saga takes odd singing-contest turn
The burgeoning soap opera between Antonio Brown and the Steelers added a shocking plot twist Wednesday night, with the disgruntled receiver making an unexpected appearance on a competitive singing show....
Fraud, fake blogs: Police fear NFL impostor has many female victims
A Colorado man was arrested for defrauding a woman out of more than $100,000 by claiming to be a former football player for the Denver Broncos, police said. James Otis...
Grisly find by hunters sparks murder probe
A human skull and bones found by two hunters in Texas may belong to a woman who died up to two years ago — and investigators are probing the find...
College football coaching legend dies suddenly after playoff run
BALTIMORE — Jim Margraff, the winningest football coach in Johns Hopkins University's history, has died at 58. Citing a release from the Baltimore university, news outlets report the former Hopkins...
Cops perplexed by case of three bodies found on transient property
Three people — a father, son and a 26-year-old woman — were shot dead and hidden at a Washington state compound known to house transients, according to police and new...
Chinese probe sends back first snap of 'dark' side of the moon
BEIJING — China’s burgeoning space program achieved a first on Thursday: a landing on the so-called dark side of the moon. Three nations — the United States, the former Soviet...
Netflix warns against 'Bird Box' challenge after memes go wrong
A word to the wise: Do not, for heaven’s sake, walk around blindfolded. This warning comes directly from Netflix, after their hit film “Bird Box,” in which a woman and...
Antonio Brown fires back at ex-Steelers star: 'Uncle Tom'
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown responded to criticism from former teammate-turned-ESPN analyst Ryan Clark on Wednesday, calling the ex-defensive back an “Uncle Tom.” Brown’s remark appeared in the comments...
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel: No special treatment for uncle Mitt Romney
Ronna Romney McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, said she chewed out her uncle Mitt Romney the same way she would treat other freshman senators criticizing President Trump....
Bristol-Myers to buy cancer drug maker Celgene for $74B
Bristol-Myers Squibb said on Thursday it would buy Celgene Corp. for about $74 billion, creating a major pharma company with several blockbuster cancer drugs as competition in the immunotherapy space...
Grizzlies' pep talk gets ugly as teammates fight each other
Things are getting so bad for the Grizzlies that they’re now fighting each other. Grizzlies teammates Garrett Temple and Omri Casspi reportedly duked it out following Wednesday’s 101-94 loss to...
Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar will be first to wear hijab in Congress
Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar — one of two Muslim women recently elected to the House of Representatives — will become the first to wear the hijab in Congress when the...
Nancy Pelosi: It could be possible to indict a sitting president
Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it isn't "conclusive" that a sitting president cannot be indicted, but allowed that the issue is "open to discussion." Questioned about whether she believes...
GM new vehicle sales slid 2.7 percent in fourth quarter
General Motors on Thursday reported that US new vehicle sales fell 2.7 percent in the fourth quarter, with declines across most of its brands as American auto sales appear set...
Man arrested at White House wanted Trump's help finding a wife
A man bearing two bottles of Crown Royal whiskey as gifts for President Trump entered a restricted area near the White House to seek the commander-in-chief’s help in finding a...
Three injured when car slams into Queens furniture store
Three people were injured, one critically, when a car jumped the curb and slammed into a Queens furniture store Thursday morning, authorities said. A 25-year-old woman was driving northbound around...
College grad teaching English in Thailand struck by paralyzing illness
A 22-year-old University of Mississippi grad teaching English in Thailand was stricken by a sudden illness that left her paralyzed — and her family is frantically working to get her...
Paul George shows exactly why Lakers, angry fans do need him
LOS ANGELES — Paul George got booed last season in Indianapolis because he left. He got booed by Lakers fans on Wednesday night because he never arrived. The Oklahoma City...
North Korean ambassador has gone missing in Italy: South Korean lawmaker
SEOUL — A North Korean diplomat who was until recently acting ambassador to Italy has gone missing, a South Korean member of parliament said on Thursday, after a South Korean...
Saudi Arabia says five suspects face death penalty in Khashoggi killing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday it will seek the death penalty against five suspects in the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a killing...
Here’s what it’s like to be homeless in New York City
For the last 23 years, 74-year-old Charles “Charlie” Scott Dunaway has been living on the streets or in low-income housing in New York City. He is unable to read or...
1 missing, 16 rescued after ship catches fire in Pacific
HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday suspended its search for a crewmember who abandoned a vessel that caught fire in the Pacific Ocean while carrying cars from Japan...
Police: Tennessee officers shot, killed man armed with knife
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee shot and killed a man they said was armed with a knife. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that Memphis...
Giants' quarterback options if they part ways with Eli Manning
If not Eli Manning, then whom? That is the question the Giants must ask themselves as they determine if they want Manning back for a 16th season. They need a...
Man charged in teacher's slaying also accused of rape, kidnapping
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A man charged in the killing of a Georgia teacher who disappeared 14 years ago is now accused in a separate rape and kidnapping case. News...
Eli Manning may have to swallow pride and millions to stick with Giants
There will be many who will apply the following Dave Gettleman quote on Wednesday to the real possibility of the Giants keeping Eli Manning at quarterback for yet another season:...
50 killed in DUI crashes during New Year's weekend in California
California authorities on Wednesday said 50 people died in car crashes involving drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the extended New Year's weekend in the state —...
Man fires gun into Taco Bell over sauce packets: cops
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police in Oklahoma City say they are looking for a man who fired a gun into a Taco Bell after he didn't get the sauce he wanted....
NASA: Icy object past Pluto looks like reddish snowman
LAUREL, Md. — A NASA spacecraft 4 billion miles from Earth yielded its first close-up pictures Wednesday of the most distant celestial object ever explored, depicting what looks like a...
Jimmy Vesey is the latest to be scratched by David Quinn
Jimmy Vesey became the latest Ranger to earn a benching from coach David Quinn. The winger was an observer for the Rangers’ 7-2 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday night...
The moment that solidified Dave Gettleman's belief in Shurmur
The first half of Pat Shurmur’s first season as Giants head coach could not have gone worse. Yet it was at that dire time general manager Dave Gettleman was most...
Lord & Taylor flagship store locks its doors forever
After 104 years, Lord & Taylor’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue locked its doors forever. The venerable department store famed for its animated holiday windows closed down Wednesday afternoon, ending...
Ex-elementary school teacher gets prison for sexually abusing student
PORTLAND, Ore. — A former substitute teacher at an elementary school near Portland has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. KOIN-TV reports...
Nets will be without Allen Crabbe for longer than expected
Allen Crabbe missed his 10th straight game with right knee soreness, and is going to miss more. After initially expecting Crabbe’s injury to be short-term, the Nets said Wednesday a...
Devils kept coming back, but it still wasn't enough
DALLAS — The Devils rallied twice from two-goal deficits, but couldn't get over the hump. Miro Heiskanen celebrated his first All-Star nod with two goals, including a third-period tiebreaker to...
Dog running on tracks halts subway traffic for over an hour
A wayward dog scampering around the tracks brought train traffic on the Williamsburg Bridge to a halt Wednesday night while officials tried to wrangle the pooch. The dog was first...
This was a painful reminder of Henrik Lundqvist's importance
If the NHL hadn’t called upon Henrik Lundqvist to represent the Rangers at the Jan. 26 All-Star Game in San Jose, Calif., perhaps the Blueshirts could have sent a hologram...
Teen commits suicide after accidentally shooting friend: cops
A Georgia teen took his own life after he shot and killed his friend in a New Year's Eve accident, according to police. Gwinnett County Police said Devin Hodges, 15,...
Steven Avery denied motion for new DNA testing
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has denied Steven Avery’s Dec. 17 motion requesting to use new “rapid DNA identification” testing on “suspected human skeletal remains” that were recovered but never...