February 28, 2019
This man is facing a drunken driving charge for at least the 10th time
OCONTO, Wis. — A Wisconsin man is facing at least his 10th drunken driving charge. Sixty-six-year-old Douglas Kluth of Green Bay was arrested early Wednesday in Oconto County. Authorities allege...
Boeheim's quick return after tragedy: Bad optics, bad choice
Hear about the optician who backed into his lens grinder and got a little behind in his work? In November 2016, the Mets wishfully, fancifully signed Yoenis Cespedes, represented by...
Unwelcome Tavares returned to Islanders team that's moved on
The favorite son grew up and went away, and when he returned home for a visit, well, guess what? He was not welcome. Shocker. John Taveras spent the first nine...
The chants Tavares heard from the Islanders faithful
Islanders fans got to enjoy a 6-1 win over John Tavares' Maple Leafs on Thursday night at the Coliseum. Here’s a list of some of the various chants from Islanders...
Joe Biden walks back Mike Pence praise following criticism
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Vice President Joe Biden's tendency to talk about his good relationships with Republicans landed him in trouble Thursday when he called his successor, Mike Pence, a...
Why sportsbooks ignored MLB's plea to end spring-training bets
LAS VEGAS — The line between greed and ignorance is often blurred, with Major League Baseball providing another example this week when commissioner Rob Manfred directed a request to Nevada...
James Harden hangs 58 on Heat in Rockets' comeback win
HOUSTON — After scoring 58 points, James Harden pointed to the Houston Rockets' defense and team effort. Harden also had 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Rockets overcame a...
Giants would be right to trade Beckham in this scenario
The Giants will always try to win. The faces change, but the expectations remain the same. But do not be fooled by thinking that they are a win-now team just...
Aaron Judge opens up on fallout from 'New York, New York'-gate
TAMPA — “No regrets,” Aaron Judge said Thursday, looking back at the zaniness that transpired last October. In addition to being the Yankees’ right fielder and feared slugger, he’ll retain...
How Wayne Randazzo worked his way to being Mets’ radio voice
Wayne Randazzo’s road to Flushing started with a drive from Chicago to Nashville. Far removed from the free-agent intrigue that defines baseball’s winter meetings — back when players signed before...
Family says mom kidnapped from Boston bar found dead in suspect's trunk
The 23-year-old mom kidnapped leaving a Boston nightclub was found dead in the trunk of the suspect's car Thursday night, according to a report. Boston police took Louis Coleman III,...
Driver fleeing traffic stop hits cop with car after being shot at
Cops opened fire on a driver who clipped an officer while fleeing from a car stop in Manhattan Thursday night, police said. Officers first pulled over the black BMW shortly...
City Winery sues Trinity Church for selling property after renovations
City Winery once made sacramental vino with the clergy of Trinity Church, its former landlord. Now, it’s serving the Episcopal parish with legal papers. The wine and event space claims...
Wright-Foreman scores 32 as Hofstra clinches share of CAA title
PHILADELPHIA — Justin Wright-Foreman had 32 points as Hofstra narrowly defeated Drexel 80-77 to earn at least a share of the Colonial Athletic Association title on Thursday night. Eli Pemberton...
Trump ordered John Kelly to give Jared Kushner a security clearance
President Trump reportedly ordered former Chief of Staff John Kelly to give son-in-law Jared Kushner a top-secret security clearance, even though the decision was not supported by the intelligence community....
North Korea says Trump walked away from best chance at deal
North Korea took a hard line Thursday after the much-ballyhooed summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un went bust, with the hermit kingdom’s foreign minister claiming the United States...
Knicks' lottery hopes get boost after late collapse vs. Cavaliers
David Fizdale’s tank machine is back. The Knicks blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers stole a 125-118 victory Thursday at the Garden. In collapsing as...
India won't say if release of fighter pilot will ease tensions with Pakistan
Pakistan’s prime minister said Thursday his country would return a captured Indian fighter pilot — but Indian officials refused to say if the move would ease the conflict between the...
Girl miraculously dodges bullet as gunman unloads on busy street
Terrifying security video shows a gunman firing at a crowd on a Bronx sidewalk in broad daylight — as a little girl in a blue backpack runs for cover. The...
Trying to catch up on sleep during the weekend is making you fat
Americans’ habit of trying to catch up on sleep during weekends after long workweeks of not getting enough shuteye is wreaking havoc on waistlines. That binge-and-bust pattern does not stop...
Islanders show just how much they don't need John Tavares
This was hardly just the return of a former player. Far from it. What this felt like was the catharsis of an entire fan base, the stress and angst of...
Kevin Durant gets a rest and the Warriors get a loss
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic proved again they can beat the best of the NBA. They've also shown this week they can lose to some of the worst. Aaron...
Fashion icon André Leon Talley lands book deal
André Leon Talley, who rose from the segregated South to become a fashion icon and confidante of Anna Wintour at Vogue, finally has his next act. He’s just inked a...
Dennis Publishing acquires Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine
British media company Dennis Publishing is on the prowl for US titles to add to its growing media collection, Media Ink has learned. Dennis, which owns The Week in the...
Drug cocktail causes a sickening experience for EMT spit victims
Joshua Valdes was spat on while working as an EMT — and spent the next month with his head in the toilet. The 36-year-old Staten Island medic was hit by...
Michael Cohen could get a book deal after serving prison time
Is there any chance Michael Cohen, the former fixer for President Trump who turned rat and was disbarred as a lawyer, could revive a book deal? Industry insiders say it’s...
'Star Trek: Discovery' star on Spock's evolution: 'It’s nice to see heroes become heroes'
Warning: This story contains spoilers from Thursday's episode of "Star Trek: Discovery." "Star Trek: Discovery” fans got a much-anticipated eyeful — and earful — Thursday night when actor Ethan Peck...
HBO CEO Richard Plepler to step down amid AT&T restructuring
Winter has come for Richard Plepler. The suntanned, smooth-talking Hollywood mogul — who as boss of HBO for the past 27 years has greenlighted a slew of hits including “Game...
Jets to play it safe with Robby Anderson contract situation
INDIANAPOLIS — The Jets may be in the market for a wide receiver this offseason, but they are already making a move to keep one of their own. The Jets...
Frank Ntilikina's Knicks return is growing nearer
Knicks injured point guard Frank Ntilikina hasn’t ruled out making his return during the Knicks’ three-game Western trip that begins Sunday in Los Angeles versus the Clippers. Ntilkina has been...
Key piece of Ryan McDonagh trade set for Rangers debut
Another hopeful piece of the Rangers’ future has arrived. Libor Hajek will make his NHL debut Friday night at the Garden against the Canadiens, just over a year after the...
Martha Stewart's brands shopped by owner as her pay swells
Martha Stewart’s brand is being peddled by the licensing firm that bought it just three years ago as the costs required to keep the domestic diva in business have skyrocketed,...
Did a secret offer to the mob avenge this DEA agent's death?
When a DEA agent was gunned down in a hail of mob bullets on a desolate Staten Island street in 1989, the trail of clues soon turned ice cold and...
So much for momentum: St. John's falls to Xavier
St. John’s will have a hard time making a postseason run without its second-leading scorer. It’ll be impossible without the ability to handle success. Playing without Mustapha Heron (sore right...
Law school student arrested for swiping credit card from gym
A Queens woman was arrested for allegedly swiping another woman’s credit card and jewelry from a Long Island gym, police said. Elizabeth Yadgarova, 21, of Richmond Hill, allegedly grabbed the...
The Giants offer that couldn't quite snag Bryce Harper
The San Francisco Giants didn't win the Bryce Harper sweepstakes, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Harper, who agreed to a deal with the Phillies for a baseball-record...
Stanton pulls game-day double duty in Yankees' oddity
TAMPA — Giancarlo Stanton was on the Yankees’ lineup card, hitting third against the Pirates on Thursday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. So when Luis Severino took the mound for...
Officials investigating 2 Marines for racist Snapchat video
A video shared on social media apparently shows a pair of US Marines in blackface and making racist comments. The Snapchat clip, which was widely shared this week on Twitter,...
How de Blasio's mental-health push became a boondoggle
It’s a sad testament to the state of affairs in mental health that a recent Politico report shed more light on the outcome of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s mental-health program,...
Judge denies bail for eyeglasses salesman with criminal history
A judge Thursday denied bail for the eyeglass salesman -- who once threatened to rape and murder a woman who complained about his shoddy wears -- after he sent threats...
Charter schools deliver for New York's neediest kids
Mayor Bill de Blasio this week put an unceremonious end to Renewal Schools, his marquee education program that promised “fast and intense improvement” in 94 low-performing schools in the Big...
Why the drive to primary Trump in 2020 is utterly pointless
The race for 2020 is taking shape, although there are still significant unknowns, including whether President Trump will get a serious primary challenge in his own party. His fiercest Republican...
De Blasio and 'co-mayor' wife have wasted $1.8B of taxpayer money
Who’s got a billion to burn? Well, Bill de Blasio for sure. But also mayoral spouse Chirlane McCray, who has just been revealed as a world-class boondoggler in her own...
The Bryce Harper reality Mets are now facing in the NL East
JUPITER, Fla. — On Thursday morning, before the world had learned where Bryce Harper would be playing for a while, I asked Brodie Van Wagenen if he preferred the slugger...
Alleged home invader claims he was just 'chilling' with family
The knife-wielding burglar accused of binding an Upper West Side family with electrical tape during a terrifying home invasion told authorities he was just “chilling” with them, according to newly...
JetBlue apologizes for honoring cop killer in Black History Month display
JetBlue paid tribute to a cop killer as part of its Black History Month tribute at JFK Airport's Terminal 5 -- and was forced to apologize for the boondoggle. Joanne...
In Hanoi, Trump won by walking away
"Sometimes you have to walk, and this was just one of those times,” President Trump said as he cut short his Vietnam summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Good...
Tyler Perry on Madea's muumuus and pearls: 'I won't miss any of it'
After 14 years wearing pearls and pads on-screen, Tyler Perry is officially hanging up Madea’s muumuu. “I’m turning 50 this year and didn’t want to be her age playing her,”...
A 'thriving' mental-health money pit
Days after Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted his Renewal Schools wasted $773 million over five years, lawmakers learned that his wife’s high-profile ThriveNYC program for the mentally ill blew through...
Patrice Lovely on stealing scenes from Tyler Perry's 'Madea'
The Madea movies weren’t built on Madea alone. Sure, audiences have flocked to theaters ever since 2005’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” to see what crazy antics Tyler Perry’s...
Wheelchair-bound amputee recalls being tortured during home invasion
The wheelchair-bound double-amputee tortured with a hot butter knife in his Manhattan apartment told The Post he didn't want to fork over cash to his assailants at first -- because...
Lift the charter cap so NYC can get more great schools
New York City desperately needs more good public schools, but state law is about to cut off the most reliable pipeline for fresh educational excellence. It’s up to the Legislature...
Accused wife killer bragged about martial arts death grip: pals
The cunning cad accused of killing his estranged wife bragged about his martial arts death grip to pals, according to testimony Thursday at his Manhattan murder trial. During a night...
Mets privately are not enthused about Bryce Harper the Phillie
JUPITER, Fla. — Bryce Harper is returning to the Mets’ neighborhood to spread his goodwill — for only the next 13 years. The biggest fish of this offseason’s free-agent class...
Kyler Murray's height still isn't what Giants are looking for
INDIANAPOLIS — The Giants, and everyone else paying attention, know Kyler Murray will always be considered a “short" quarterback, no matter what happened at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday,...
John Tavares pelted with boos, snakes, jersey at Coliseum
You can't say they didn't see this coming. John Tavares' Thursday return to the Coliseum to face the Islanders as a member of the Maple Leafs went as expected, with...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign may have illegally paid her boyfriend
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign may have illegally paid her boyfriend through a political action committee during her congressional race, a Republican group alleges in a new complaint with the...
'Million Little Things' star James Roday dives into horror on Hulu
James Roday is all over the TV map. His ensemble ABC drama, “A Million Little Things” (he plays Gary Mendez), aired its Season 1 finale Thursday night. On Friday, Hulu...
Michael Beasley scares fans with alarming Instagram post
The death of his mother is weighing heavily on Michael Beasley. Beasley's fans are doing what they can to help support him after an alarming Instagram post from the former...
Tony Romo is now the temptation hanging over ESPN's next move
Tony Romo might be Jason Witten’s good friend, but in the broadcast booth, he was his enemy. The expectations set by Romo’s immediate success at CBS drowned Witten as a...
Boat captain pleads guilty in shark-dragging video case
A Florida man pleaded guilty in connection to a horrifying video of a shark dragged at high speeds behind a boat. Michael Wenzel, 22, pleaded guilty Thursday in Hillsborough County...
Tesla is finally selling a car for $35,000
Yes, it’s nearly three years after Elon Musk promised it, but now you can finally order a Tesla for $35,000. Tesla on Thursday unveiled a “Standard Range” Model 3 sedan...
'Mapplethorpe' fails as biopic, succeeds as intro to an artist
There are two things that make the flawed “Mapplethorpe” worth a watch: Matt Smith’s dedicated performance, and a reverent inclusion of so much of the artist’s work. Despite a slightly...
Cuomo hasn't given up on bringing Amazon to NYC
Gov. Cuomo said Thursday that he's been trying to get Amazon to revive plans for a controversial office complex in Queens -- but the online retail giant is refusing to...
Revisiting the pervy 'Lolita' musical that never hit Broadway
You have only until Sunday to see one of the strangest musicals ever conceived for the stage: “Lolita, My Love,” a 1971 flop based on Vladimir Nabokov’s sensational novel about...
Man pleads guilty to threatening senators over Kavanaugh support
The Long Island man busted last year for threatening to assault and murder two US senators over their support of then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has pleaded guilty, per authorities....
Look out, Ed Sheeran: Tom Walker's your Brit rock competition
If you’re looking for the next Ed Sheeran, he has arrived as another ginger troubadour from the UK: Tom Walker, a Scottish singer-songwriter who comes off like a grittier, growlier...
Teen menace arrested after string of alleged burglaries
A thieving teen was arrested this week for a string of brazen lower Manhattan burglaries, authorities said Thursday. Luis Espinal, 17, and a still-at-large pal launched their spree on Jan....
How Weezer's Rivers Cuomo went from 'quiet life' to viral 'Africa' sensation
When Weezer’s 2018 cover of Toto’s “Africa” earned the band its biggest Hot 100 smash since 2005 (and hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart), singer Rivers Cuomo marked...
Widower blames weatherwoman's eye surgery struggles for suicide
The widower of Jessica Starr -- the Detroit meteorologist who committed suicide -- blames the anchor's struggles following eye surgery for her untimely death, according to reports. Starr's husband, Dan...
Islanders fans give John Tavares welcome he expected in return
The vitriol finally came down, and it came in abundance. And none of it was going to surprise John Tavares. The former Islanders captain, who left as a free agent...
Isabelle Huppert's over the top 'Greta' is far from thrilling
In “Greta,” a young woman finds a purse on the subway. Not only does Frances, the finder, seek out its owner — the creepy woman of the title — but...
NXIVM judge says he'll crack the whip on juror misconduct
Incoming Nxivm jurors: beware. The Brooklyn federal court judge overseeing the trial of Nxivm’s accused sex cultists made very clear Thursday he won’t tolerate any juror shenanigans — and even...
'Giant Little Ones' gets bogged down in teen angst
From the country that gave us “Degrassi” comes another overwrought teen drama called “Giant Little Ones.” The Canadian flick turns high school into hell: It’s got breakups, coming-out traumas, rape,...
Single yeshiva accounted for 21 new measles cases this month
A single yeshiva in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn accounted for 21 of the 31 new cases of measles this month in the city's Orthodox Jewish community, officials said Thursday....
LIRR crossing gate hit by truck, falls on pedestrian
A truck driving through a Long Island Rail Road crossing in Hyde Park hit a gate, causing it to come crashing down on top of a pedestrian, MTA officials said....
'Dog Park Debbie' calls cops on black man over his humping pooch
BBQ Becky, eat your heart out. A white Massachusetts woman has gone viral for reportedly calling the cops on a black man because his dog was humping hers — at...
How heated NL East stacks up after Phillies' Bryce Harper win
With Bryce Harper going to Philadelphia on a 13-year, $330 million mega-deal, two of the top three most expensive free agents of the offseason wound up in the NL East,...
Upstate cop fleeing rabid fox shoots himself in chest
An upstate New York cop running away from a rabid fox accidentally shot himself in the chest -- but was saved by his bulletproof vest, police said. Village of Ellenville...
Mobster gets another 6 years for sending lawyer death threats
A reputed Gambino associate earned himself another 6 ¹/₂ years behind bars on Thursday for sending his attorney threats from jail — despite groveling to a Brooklyn judge that he’s...
Bryce Harper's contract won't outlast Mets' Bobby Bonilla payments
Bryce Harper's 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies will take the slugger through the 2031 season. It's tied with Giancarlo Stanton's pact for the longest active contract in Major...
Lamar Alexander to Trump: Reconsider emergency declaration or risk GOP rebellion
Tennessee GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander told President Trump on Thursday that he should reconsider his decision to declare a national emergency at the southern border or face a possible Republican...
Hedge fund industry is still mostly men, new data shows
The hedge fund industry is still dominated by suits, new industry data shows. Less than one in five hedge fund professionals are women, according to a report released by Preqin...
Trump was wise to walk out on Kim and other commentary
Security desk: Trump Was Right to Walk Away, But . . . As Bloomberg’s Eli Lake notes, it’s a North Korean tactic: “Negotiate, pocket concessions, then fail to deliver.” Which...
Mets' Van Wagenen doesn't blink after Phillies land Bryce Harper
Brodie Van Wagenen isn't backing down off his proclamation. The first-year Mets GM said his team is the team to beat in the National League East over the winter, and...
'Hero' mom who died defending kids is remembered at funeral
More than 150 grieving relatives and friends gathered Thursday morning in memory of the pregnant Rockland County mom who died defending her kids from a driver who intentionally rammed into...
Teacher wears same dress for 100 days to teach students a lesson
Teacher Julia Mooney dressed to impress her earthy beliefs on middle school students. To prove that you are not what you wear, Mooney, 34, donned the same gray, button-down dress...
State finally fixes Frederick Douglass' name in Capitol stonework
ALBANY — This spelling slip-up is no longer set in stone. Abolitionist Frederick Douglass' last name, misspelled "Douglas" since at least the 1890s in the state Capitol, has finally gotten...
'Monster mom' killed baby girl, tossed son from balcony, then jumped: cops
Charges were filed against a California mom who allegedly killed her baby girl, tossed her son from a second-floor apartment, then jumped from the balcony, prosecutors said. Tierra Ortega —...
EU investigation into Facebook to be completed this summer
DUBLIN — Facebook’s lead regulator in the European Union expects to conclude the first of seven investigations into the company’s use of personal data this summer and the remainder by...
FDNY was afraid 'spit hoods' looked like KKK hood or blackface
Holy spit! The FDNY has to buy “spit hoods” to protect its ambulance medics from loogie-hocking wackos — but the rollout was severely delayed in order to find a design...
Home invaders tortured wheelchair-bound amputee with hot knife: cops
A wheelchair-bound double-amputee was tortured with a hot butter knife by a pair of home invaders — one posing as a NYCHA worker — who demanded to know where he...
Crazy photo shows house entombed after US ‘ice tsunami’
Blistering winds and frigid temperatures in Upstate New York this week froze the water spray from Lake Ontario, turning homes along the beach into “ice houses.”
23-year-old mom allegedly kidnapped from Boston club
A search is underway for a 23-year-old Boston mom who was allegedly kidnapped after leaving a nightclub where she celebrated her birthday, according to police. The Boston Police Department said...
Mom's insane bikini body after 137 pound weight loss
A woman has revealed her incredible body transformation after losing 137 pounds — so she could wear a bikini with confidence. Alexandra Symons, 32, was 287 pounds at her heaviest...
Elijah Cummings eyes Ivanka and Don Jr. for House Oversight hearings
The chair of the House committee that grilled Michael Cohen wants to hear from other witnesses — including first children Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. House Oversight Committee Chairman...
What Phillies' stacked lineup looks like after Bryce Harper deal
Robinson Cano suddenly doesn't resonate quite as much. The Phillies landing Bryce Harper sends a shockwave through the entire NL, and the NL East in particular, as a division the...
Woman sues sex store for flooding her townhouse after clogging drains with condoms
This sex shop likes it really dirty. A Chelsea woman is suing a neighboring erotic emporium for $2 million — claiming it clogged their shared drains with condoms, diapers and...
Phillies fans waste no time welcoming Bryce Harper and wife
Bryce Harper and wife Kayla have 330 million reasons to celebrate. On Thursday, the outfielder officially ended the MLB's most buzzed-about waiting game, agreeing to terms on a 13-year, $330...
Man accidentally sets himself on fire in Brooklyn: cops
A man is believed to have accidentally set himself on fire in Brooklyn early Thursday, police said. The 22-year-old was trying to light paper on fire on South 8th Street...
Henry Ellenson's Knicks rise comes at fellow big man's expense
Henry Ellenson’s breakout night Tuesday in the comeback victory over the Magic has already paid off. The Post reported before his bust-out Tuesday game the 6-11 power forward would sign...
Teacher allegedly had sex with 13-year-old while his friend watched
A former Arizona sixth-grade teacher arrested last year for having sex romps with a 13-year-old pupil did so once while another student was in the classroom, according to a report....
Electric Citi Bikes will be easier to find but more expensive
Electric Citi Bikes will be slightly easier to find now — but members will have to pay more to ride them, company officials announced Thursday. Citi Bike plans to add...
'Masked Singer' winner T-Pain talks being the 'Monster'
The monster won "The Masked Singer" and at last his identity has been revealed: It was T-Pain. “I’m feeling good, it feels pretty amazing, like a big weight is lifted...
Acclaimed South African author is only 11 years old
JOHANNESBURG - In between public speaking engagements and running a charitable foundation, South African Stacey Fru is working hard on her fourth and fifth books. That seems a common enough...
Bus barrels down the street with cop stuck to its hood
A bus driver in India has been arrested after driving for 1,600 feet with a police officer stuck to the front of his vehicle. The incident reportedly was sparked when...
Congress wants Google to explain how it 'forgot' about Nest mic
A week ago, we learned that there is, in fact, a microphone Google included with its Nest Secure home security system that the tech giant says it forgot was there...
How ‘completely avoidable’ measles cases continue to climb
WASHINGTON — The US has counted more measles cases in the first two months of this year than in all of 2017 — and part of the rising threat is...
The moment two LIRR trains collide with truck, killing three
Surveillance video captured the tragic moment two LIRR trains traveling in opposite directions slammed into a Jeep on the tracks in Long Island, killing three people inside the vehicle. The...
Groom choke-slams wife's 'ex' at their wedding
Texas man Nick Boulanger shocked his guests when he choke-slammed his new wife's "ex-boyfriend" through a table at the reception.
The mental health reason to move your kids out of cities
Go green. Children who grow up in less green environments have up to 55 percent higher risk of developing mental disorders later in life than those who grow up in...
NASA's Hubble successor could find over 1K new worlds
NASA is on course to find as many as 1,400 new exoplanets with a groundbreaking space telescope preparing for launch next year. The $3.2 billion "WFIRST" is a spiritual successor...
The Bryce is right: Harper chooses Phillies as the chase finally ends
One hundred and seventeen days later, Bryce Harper has a new home, and it’s the one many predicted from the start. The superstar outfielder is staying in the NL East,...
Conservatives can't stop ripping into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Progressives aren't the only ones enamored with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — speakers Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Convention made her their No. 1 liberal punching...
Missing Bronx bodega cat returned, alleged thief in custody
A beloved Bronx bodega cat has been returned to its owners. Shopkeeper Ismael Diaz told The Post a stranger just walked in with the 2-month-old family pet Thursday afternoon. Moments...
Sri Lanka is a secret surfer’s paradise
Imagine a paradisiacal surf destination. What do you see? Perhaps Hawaii and its lush vegetation? Or Sydney and its sun-kissed, shirtless inhabitants? If you’re a serious surfer, maybe a Central...
Jason Witten's worst moments with ESPN
We won’t have Jason Witten to laugh at on Monday nights anymore now that he's returning to the NFL with the Cowboys after one year in the broadcast booth. Fortunately,...
A 30 million-page archive of humanity's achievements is headed to the moon
Tucked away inside Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander, currently on its way to the moon, is a massive archive documenting humanity’s achievements. The collection of images, text and symbols is the...
Heart doctor: Vegetarianism helped lead to my mom's death
Vegans and vegetarians could have a new Public Enemy No. 1. A cardiologist for the UK’s National Health Service claims vegetarianism is partially to blame for the premature death of...
Johnny Manziel's wife in nasty feud over charity race accusations
Johnny Manziel isn't the only member of his family making headlines this week.
Why you should always invite grandparents on family vacations
Multigenerational trips are on the rise. And it's not hard to see why with all the benefits of inviting grandma and grandpa along.
German authorities reportedly seize family's dog, sell it on eBay
Cold-hearted German authorities seized a family's pooch and sold it on an eBay classifieds site because its owners hadn't paid their taxes, according to new reports. Authorities in Ahlen showed...
Killer dad providing more grisly details about murdered wife and kids: cops
The Colorado man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters has provided more details about the murders to local authorities, according to a new report. Chris Watts,...
Dodgers, Giants pushes for Bryce Harper come up short
It was all about the money, because of course it was. It almost always is. All the noise about the Dodgers being in play for Bryce Harper was just that...
Family allegedly killed by mother, daughter had pulled kids from school: report
The Pennsylvania family torn apart by a partial murder-suicide pact allegedly enacted by its matriarch and her teen daughter had recently pulled its kids from school and limited contact with...
Former Rep. Joe Crowley is still fundraising, even after becoming a lobbyist
Joe Crowley, the ex-congressman and former Queens Democratic leader who just landed a job at a powerhouse DC lobbying firm, is holding a St. Patrick’s Day campaign fundraiser March 9...
Woman bitten by stray kitten slammed with $48K hospital bill
A wildlife biologist in Florida was slammed with a nearly $50,000 medical bill after she was bitten by a stray kitten. Jeannette Parker, 44, told NPR she noticed an emaciated...
Sergio 'The Savage' DaSilva gets a break in bank robbery sentencing
MMA fighter Sergio “The Savage” DaSilva added a win, of sorts, to his court record when a judge adjourned sentencing in his Queens robbery case on Thursday over fresh allegations...
Giant tooth leads to discovery of ancient 13-foot-tall sloth
The final days of a giant sloth that once stood 13 feet tall have been revealed -- thanks to the discovery of an enormous tooth. A partly fossilized tooth belonging...
Listening to music 'significantly impairs' creativity: study
Want to boost your productivity at work? Perhaps try putting down your Air Pods. A new study found that listening to music can "significantly impair" our creativity.
Daddy husky teaches his puppy son a lesson
Hey, that’s my seat! Watch as Bullet, a jealous husky in Shanghai, China, pulls his own puppy off the couch and then steals the coveted spot next to their owner....
Doctors reportedly performed C-section on crash victim who wasn't pregnant
Doctors in the UK performed an emergency C-section on a 48-year-old crash victim who they mistakenly believed was pregnant. Adele Barbour died at the hospital in January 2018 after she...
Republican lawmakers ask Justice Department to probe Cohen for perjury
WASHINGTON — Two of President Trump’s top defenders on the House Oversight Committee issued a perjury referral to the Justice Department on Thursday seeking charges against Michael Cohen for allegedly...
Tooth found growing in man's nose after he lost sense of smell
Lost your sense of smell? It might be something a little grosser than a stuffy nose caused by a cold or flu. A man who complained to doctors that his...
The untold story of John Tavares nearly re-signing with Islanders
The thing of it is, John Tavares was about to stay. When Lou Lamoriello was hired to run the operation and soon after hired Barry Trotz to take over behind...
Fight against HIV has 'stalled', warns CDC
After declining for several years, the estimated number of new HIV infections held about steady from 2013 to 2016, the latest available data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
New 'Game of Thrones' cast photos have fans freaking out
With the final season of "Game of Thrones" approaching faster than the Night King, HBO has taken to Twitter to release new promo art showcasing the returning characters who will...
The NFL's other Kyler Murray concern: 'awful'
To each interested team, Kyler Murray will have to answer for his perceived or possible shortcomings. In this case, the answers can be literal. It's not Murray's height -- just...
Hannibal Lecter fanatic allegedly carved out and ate student’s liver
A Hannibal Lecter fan confessed to caving in a fellow student's head with a hammer before allegedly eating his liver, a court heard. Lawyer Christian Stuenkel, who represents the family...
Jonas Brothers reunite for new 'Sucker' single, 'Carpool Karaoke'
These outfits suggest they actually made it to the "Year 3000." It sure feels like a millennium since the Jonas Brothers broke up, but now the siblings are back with...
Fast food looks healthier but it's making us fatter than ever
Don’t kid yourself: Fast food is only getting less healthy, despite those wholesome menu items, such as salads and apples. A new analysis of fast food menus over the past...
Jason Witten leaves 'Monday Night Football' to return to Cowboys
Rejoice, "Monday Night Football" viewers and Cowboys fans. Jason Witten has decided to return to the NFL this season after a much-criticized year in the booth. The Cowboys tried luring...
Investor claims Bristol-Myers is trying to avoid getting acquired
Pharma giant Bristol-Myers Squibb is having a hard time getting support for its $74 billion deal to buy rival Celgene. Activist hedge fund Starboard Value is the latest to call...
Robert Kraft pleads not guilty in prostitution case
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to charges he paid for sex at a Florida massage parlor, court records show. Kraft, 77, also requested a non-jury...
Revenge porn bill could force tech giants to remove content under court order
A revenge porn bill that’s languished in Albany for five years passed the New York Legislature on Thursday — and it could force Google and other internet companies to remove...
This is what Disney's epic new Star Wars land will look like
LOS ANGELES — The world of Star Wars is coming from a galaxy far, far away to become the largest single-themed land created in a Disney park. Star Wars: Galaxy's...
Ice artists create frozen castles in New Hampshire
Artists have build ice castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, a collection of ice tunnels, caverns and slides.
Trump blasted for taking Kim Jong Un 'at his word' on Otto Warmbier
Critics from all along the political spectrum slammed President Trump on Thursday for taking North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un “at his word” when Kim claimed he didn't know about...
Texas lawmaker says antibiotics should make vaccines optional
When speaking about the growing measles outbreak concern, Republican Bill Zedler said he’s firmly against mandatory vaccination requirements because of antibiotics. But antibiotics don't treat viruses, which measles is.
New at-home test can tell you if you have colon cancer
Early detection is paramount to effect treatment of life-threatening diseases like cancer, but going to the doctor for a screening can be time-consuming and, for some, a bit scary. At-home...
NASA is spending $42 million to understand space weather
Getting the daily weather forecast for your area is something that countless people do every single morning, but Earth’s weather systems aren’t the only kind of weather that could have...
Fishermen wrestle with great white shark
A fishing team scored a rare catch when they landed a great white shark off the coast of Navarre, Florida. While releasing the shark back into the wild was a...
MMA fighter-turned-bank robber has sleepless night before sentencing
The MMA fighter who was convicted of robbing nearly $45,000 from a Queens bank tweeted about having a sleepless night ahead of his sentencing on Thursday. Sergio “The Savage” DaSilva...
Watching 3.5 hours of TV a day 'increases risk of dementia'
Screen addicts saw their “verbal memory” decline by around 10 percent over the six year study period, while participants watching less than 3.5 hours daily only saw a five percent...
Johnny Manziel is taking first steps toward his next job
Johnny Manziel, recently released and banned from the CFL, could be returning to play in the newly formed AAF. But only when the league finds out why he was cut...
We may not know toxic waste dangers until it's too late: researchers
Humans are dumping more untested, potentially dangerous chemical waste into the environment than can be assessed, according to a team of UK-based researchers who published a foreboding paper in Proceedings...
Rafael Nadal explodes at Nick Kyrgios after heated match
Nick Kyrgios delivered another moment of pure insanity as he overcame Rafael Nadal in a heated, three-set epic at the Acapulco Open. Kyrgios stunningly attempted an underhanded serve while serving...
Ex-Rutgers professor recorded dozens of women in bathrooms: authorities
A former professor at Rutgers University medical school has been charged in a 160-count indictment with using a hidden camera to record dozens of women in a bathroom — and...
UFC legend's response to horrid allegations: Loving family turned on me
Matt Hughes, the UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion, responded to orders of protection filed against him by his family with an apology -- sort of. Hughes can’t...
Lynne Patton: I was not a 'prop' at Michael Cohen hearing
Forcefully rejecting an accusation that she was used as a "prop," Lynne Patton, a Trump administration official, defended her appearance at a House hearing to refute Michael Cohen's claims that...
Taser-wielding thieves rob woman, teen of $120K in jewelry and cash: cops
A travelling jewelry saleswoman from Queens watched in horror as her 17-year-old niece was attacked Wednesday and Tased by two masked thieves — who then swiped over $120,000 in bling,...
Facebook, Twitter 'fallen further behind' in fight against fake news
Europe’s security commissioner criticized the lack of progress on cracking down on fake news made by Facebook, Twitter and Google ahead of the European elections.
'Hot' grandma criminal stuns internet
A grandma who has just been convicted over a drunken brawl at an airport is causing a stir online — as people can’t believe her age.
How Patriots owner Robert Kraft could get off in prostitution case
The prostitution case against Patriots owner Robert Kraft linked to a Florida sex-trafficking ring could be a long shot for prosecutors — partly because the women he was caught on...
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu faces bribery, fraud charges
Israel's attorney general announced Thursday that he intends to indict Benjamin Netanyahu in a series of corruption allegations — the first time a sitting prime minister in the Jewish state...
Estranged husband of family murder suspect: Lock them up for life
The estranged husband of a woman accused, along with their teen daughter, of killing five relatives in a Pennsylvania house of horrors wants the duo locked up for life. Damon...
Man fatally struck by subway was staring at phone
A man who was fatally hit by a subway train in Harlem on Wednesday afternoon was looking at his cellphone when he accidentally tumbled off the platform, according to police...
Star free-agent receiver slobbers over Patriots possibility
One of the best free-agent receivers on the market loves the idea of playing for the Patriots. Even if the other 31 teams don't share that fond vision. Golden Tate,...
Brandon Nimmo: The delicious meal that had me vomiting
PORT ST. LUCIE — Brandon Nimmo was so proud of his culinary skills, he took a picture of his dinner and sent it to his wife. Hours later the Mets...
Police promise man slice of pizza to end hours-long standoff
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man accused of threatening his family ended a four-hour standoff with police after he was promised a slice of pizza. The Pensacola News...
Hero doctor jumps in front of double-amputee shooter at VA hospital
A doctor is being hailed as a hero for throwing himself on a deranged double-amputee as he opened fire in a Florida veterans hospital. The doctor was shot in the...
Cops say 12-year-old scrawled anti-Semitic graffiti at Queens school
Police say a 12-year-old boy is responsible for scrawling anti-Semitic graffiti throughout a Queens playground. "The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force now have the suspect — a 12-year-old male —...
Martha Stewart to advise pot grower Canopy Growth
Martha Stewart is plowing into the budding business of legal marijuana. The 77-year-old domestic diva has signed on as an adviser to Canada-based pot producer Canopy Growth, with plans to...
These Australian twins are among the rarest ever documented
A pair of Australian twins are among the rarest humans ever documented, a study released Thursday reveals. The Brisbane siblings — a boy and girl — have been classified as...
Bears running back, Eagles receiver top NFL trade rumors
The NFL scouting combine brings all the league's decision-makers to one place, inevitably leading to rumors. The first day of the combine provided just that, and here are some of...
South Korea praises 'meaningful progress' at Trump-Kim summit despite no deal
President Trump walked away from negotiations with North Korea's Kim Jong Un after the two couldn't strike a deal on denuclearization, but South Korea hailed the Vietnam summit for making...
Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner list Nolita pad for $6.99M
Ever since venture capitalist Josh Kushner and supermodel Karlie Kloss married last October, they've been on the prowl for new and bigger digs. Now they've put their Nolita pad on...
Kyler Murray's moment of truth: He's taller than we thought
Kyler Murray was always going to be the biggest story of the NFL scouting combine. Well, biggest or smallest. Murray should exhale and interested teams, including the Cardinals, sitting with...
Victims killed in LIRR crash identified as supermarket workers
The three victims who were killed in a pickup truck that was destroyed when it was struck by two LIRR trains traveling in opposite directions were fathers who all worked...
JC Penney shares surge 20 percent as sales drops slow
JC Penney’s comparable-store sales fell at a lower pace than expected, as the department store chain sold more jewelry and apparel during the key holiday shopping season. Shares in the...
Amazon just upped its game against counterfeit products
Amazon, which has wrestled with counterfeit products on its site for years, has developed a fleet of tools that allows sellers to remove items from Amazon.com themselves and to prevent...
Ex-cops accused of cuffing, raping teen might dodge sex assault charges
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has abandoned rape charges against the two ex-cops accused of handcuffing then having sex with a young woman in 2017, The Post has learned. Former...
Giants stars rock the boat with Baker Mayfield
They're on another boat! Baker Mayfield's vacation with Giants stars Saquon Barkley and Sterling Shepard continued Wednesday, as the group set sail on a yacht in Turks and Caicos. Taking...
This tiny strip of fabric costs $260
Things worth $260: a good pair of leather boots or clogs, decent "Hamilton" tickets, a dinner at Per Se. Things not worth $260: a strip of fabric that some fancy...
Two Yankees pitching prospects get obliterated in spring training
LAKELAND, Fla. — Four runs in the first inning off Michael Fulmer was the end of the positives for the Yankees in their 10-4 loss to the Tigers at Publix...
Emotional support pit bull mauled 5-year-old girl: suit
A woman has filed a $1.1 million negligence lawsuit after her 5-year-old daughter was mauled by a pit bull — which was being used as an emotional support animal —...
Michael Cohen heads back to Capitol Hill to testify behind closed doors
Michael Cohen will be back on Capitol Hill on Thursday to testify behind closed doors to the House Intelligence Committee a day after he laid out a series of stunning...
US economy slows in fourth quarter, growing at 2.6 percent rate
WASHINGTON — The US economy slowed in the final three months of last year to an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent, the slowest pace since the beginning of 2018,...
Ocasio-Cortez: Bartending and waitressing sharpened my 'BS detector'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez credited her time as a bartender for sharpening her "BS detector" after she was praised for her probing questions to President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen at...
Pakistan prime minister promises to release captured Indian pilot
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's prime minister pledged on Thursday his country would release a captured Indian jet fighter pilot the following day, a move that could help defuse the most serious...
Air space closure over Pakistan causes travel chaos
BANGKOK — A temporary closure of air space over Pakistan snarled air traffic Thursday, especially between Asia and Europe, though some airlines adjusted by rerouting their flights. In Bangkok, an...
California river flood has turned two towns into 'islands'
GUERNEVILLE, Calif. — A Northern California river flooded 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings and left two communities virtual islands after days of stormy weather, officials said Wednesday. The towns...
Michael Cohen sported red bracelet meant to 'ward off evil'
Michael Cohen may have hoped to ward off evil during his grueling testimony with a small accessory – a red bracelet wrapped around his left wrist. President Trump’s former personal...
'Queer Eye' expert Karamo Brown on suicide attempt: 'I just felt alone and lost'
Everything was going great at Karamo Brown’s swanky pre-Emmy Awards soiree until a friend busted out the cocaine. As Brown recounts in “Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing and...
This 11-year-old food critic is changing the game
This kid’s food reviews are extra spicy. Luca Two Times, a.k.a. Luca Marconi, is making waves as Brooklyn’s youngest food critic. “He’s literally a 30-year-old stuck in an 11-year-old’s body,”...
Day care provider of baby who died gets probation
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa City woman who told police she drank several cans of beer before providing day care to an infant who died later that day has...
Father hurls 4 children out of upper floor window in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia — Police say a man threw his four small children from the upper floor window of their family home on a Croatian island, injuring two of them seriously....
Driver accused of fleeing traffic stop, trying to ram cop
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia driver is accused of fleeing a traffic stop, attempting to crash into a Charleston police officer and leading authorities on a multicounty chase that...
Miguel Andujar reacts to Nolan Arenado deal with wide eyes
LAKELAND, Fla. — Miguel Andujar’s eyes widened when asked what he thought of the eight-year contract worth $260 million the Rockies gave third baseman Nolan Arenado this week to keep...
Life after Packers: Mike McCarthy in embarrassing high school hoops incident
Mike McCarthy might not have realized working the officials in the NFL isn’t the same as working them in high school. Pulaski School District officials in Wisconsin filed a formal...
Trump believes Kim had nothing to do with Otto Warmbier's death
President Trump said Thursday that he does not believe Kim Jong Un knew about the torture of Otto Warmbier, an American student who died after being imprisoned in North Korea....
'We don't play to lose': Knicks not focusing on lottery odds
David Fizdale understands. He gets Knicks fans’ desire to secure the best possible odds to land the best possible prospect. Who wouldn’t want Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett or Ja Morant?...
Trump blasts Cohen testimony as a 'fake hearing'
President Trump slammed Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer, at a press conference Thursday, calling his testimony in front of Congress a “fake hearing.” Trump addressed Cohen in Hanoi, Vietnam,...
Danny Farquhar is more than death scare: Real chance to make Yankees starts now
Spying your name on the list of pitchers for a spring-training game is a thrill for the young kid in camp for the first time. For a 32-year-old journeyman with...
David Quinn will bench Filip Chytil for an extended period
After implying on Tuesday that Filip Chytil could sit as a for an extended stretch as a healthy scratch, David Quinn was more direct when asked on Wednesday if that...
The moment a gunman opens fire on a crowded Bronx street
Video released Wednesday shows a gunman firing at a crowd on a Bronx sidewalk in broad daylight — as a little girl in a blue backpack runs away. The suspect,...
Man gets prison for cyberstalking Georgetown Law interviewer
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for cyberstalking a Georgetown Law School interviewer who didn't recommend him for admission. The News...
Why Zach Mettenberger could take the AAF by storm
Is Zach Mettenberger about to take the Alliance of American Football by storm? That’s an important question for sports bettors to ponder entering Week 4 of the league’s inaugural season....
Barry Trotz: This game is about more than just John Tavares
For most of the thousands inside the Coliseum, Thursday night will be about the return of John Tavares. For Barry Trotz and the Islanders, they insist it will be about...
Missing Virginia woman found dead in creek near home
BEDFORD, Va. — A Virginia woman missing since last week has been found dead in a creek near her Bedford home. The News & Advance reports 83-year-old Lina "Pat" Toot...
Spencer Dinwiddie's return to the Nets is imminent
The Nets still won’t say when Spencer Dinwiddie is expected back from right thumb surgery. But after he was spotted doing catch-and-shoot drills Wednesday, they admitted the guard’s return is...
Chinese rights lawyer disappears on prison release date
BEIJING — A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer disappeared on the day of his scheduled release from prison Thursday and was reportedly taken away by unknown persons. Jiang Tianyong, who...
No deal: Trump and Kim quit after day of hope
The Vietnam summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was abruptly cut short Thursday after the two leaders could not come to an agreement on denuclearization...
LeBron propels Lakers past Pelicans, Anthony Davis gets ovation
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis' first night in Los Angeles since the trade deadline started with a loud pregame ovation from Lakers fans still hoping he'll wear their team's uniform...
Northern California river floods 2,000 buildings
GUERNEVILLE, Calif. — A Northern California river that surged over its banks after days of rain has flooded some 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings. Sonoma County spokeswoman Briana Khan...
Matt Gaetz says he 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen for threatening tweet
Rep. Matt Gaetz says he "personally apologized" to Michael Cohen for the threatening tweet that he fired off on Tuesday night -- asking whether the former Trump lawyer's wife knew...
The key prospect Rangers got for McDonagh is now biggest worry
They weren’t going to pay either player on long-term deals to prevent them from hitting the free-agent market, so each was traded prior to the deadline. No, this is not...
Deaths from Indonesia mine collapse rise to 6, dozens still buried
BOLAANG MONGONDOW, Indonesia — Rescue workers used makeshift stretchers to haul victims of an Indonesian gold mine collapse through steep jungle terrain to safety, as the death toll rose to...
Champions League helps harden Red Bulls for MLS season
Only hardcore Red Bulls fans knew there was a game Wednesday night, with a CONCACAF Champions League second-leg match against Atletico Pantoja from the Dominican Republic at frigid Red Bull...
St. John's knows what it must learn from Providence losses
The NCAA Tournament invitation for St. John’s is in the mail. Barring a collapse of four straight losses before Selection Sunday, it won’t get lost. When the four-year drought is...
Ralph Northam's wife now under fire for slave comment towards black student
2019 hasn't been a good year for the Northams. First, there was Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface scandal — which nearly got him run out of office — and now...