March 14, 2019
New Zealand mosque shooter livestreamed killings on Facebook
The gunman who opened fire in a New Zealand mosque Friday local time reportedly livestreamed the slaughter on Facebook. A disturbing video appears to show the gunman executing people inside...
Syracuse star, Zion Williamson in trip controversy
Did Syracuse star Frank Howard intentionally try to trip Zion Williamson? He says he didn't, and the video was inconclusive. During Duke's 84-72 win over the Orange in Thursday' night's...
DeAndre Jordan doesn't regret his Anthony Barr moment
SAN ANTONIO — Knicks center DeAndre Jordan doesn’t have much love lost for the Mavericks, who traded him amid his first season in Dallas. Asked to reflect on his pulling...
How his mother's death changed everything for PGA rookie
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The most important club in Wyndham Clark’s golf bag is the memory of his late mother, Lise. Lise Clark — who died of breast cancer...
The late heroics that sent Xavier to the Big East semifinals
Even though he made the play of the game, he still took a ribbing. Kyle Castlin had just extended Xavier’s season with a block of a potential game-winning shot by...
Jess Cagle's exit proof the age of the celebrity magazine editor is over
Running a magazine isn’t as glamorous as it used to be. Just ask Jess Cagle, the long-time editor-in-chief of People, who announced his departure Wednesday after five years running the...
The US has more millionaires than Greece has people
We’re a nation of millionaires. For the 10th straight year, the number of rich folks has gone up in the United States — with more people of means here than...
The New Yorker collects 4 Ellies at National Magazine Awards
It was a battle of the titans at the National Magazine Awards Thursday night, pitting Adam Moss, in his final contest at the helm of New York magazine, against David...
Villanova keeps on winning by using its different style
The Big East Tournament was once a be-all and end-all for Villanova basketball. Win the conference tournament and everything else was gravy. But after as much success as the Wildcats...
Judge OKs FDNY widow’s lawsuit over deadly Harlem movie set fire
A Manhattan judge on Thursday refused to toss a firefighter widow’s wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a Harlem blaze on the set of Edward Norton’s “Motherless Brooklyn.” “Motion denied,” Manhattan Supreme...
Mom files $500B lawsuit over college admissions scandal
A single mom from California has filed a $500 billion class-action lawsuit against the high-profile parents wrapped up in the nationwide college admissions scandal — including actresses Lori Loughlin and...
Snap shares jump after Wall Street analyst gives thumbs-up
Snap’s shares jumped 12 percent Thursday, reaching a six-month high after a high-profile upgrade from a Wall Street analyst. BTIG’s well-known Snap bear Rich Greenfield changed his recommendation from “neutral”...
Southern Poverty Law Center co-founder fired amid gender, race-complaints
The Southern Poverty Law Center has pushed out one of their co-founders amid reports the watchdog group has been grappling with gender and race complaints within the organization. Morris Dees...
Men's Wearhouse parent sees shares tumble as office attire becomes more casual
Yes, it’s OK to ditch the tie at the office now — and no, that’s not good news for Men’s Wearhouse. Shares of Tailored Brands, which owns both the suit...
City will repay $4M of pilfered Hurricane Sandy aid
A federal judge has signed off on a settlement that will see the city pay back more than $4 million of pilfered Hurricane Sandy aid that paid for “junk” city...
Macy's to lay off dozens of IT employees in New York
Macy’s is shedding dozens of workers as it outsources the bulk of its technology help desk, The Post has learned. The nation’s biggest department-store chain is downsizing a business unit...
Cops eye John Gotti's brother after slaying of Gambino boss
The Gottis are back in town — and the bloodshed could just be beginning. Police are taking a serious look at whether Gambino crime family boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali...
Five more Brooklyn yeshivas allowed students to attend school unvaccinated, with measles
Five more yeshivas in Brooklyn ignored a Health Department order and allowed students who weren’t vaccinated for measles to attend classes, concerned city officials said Thursday. The department ordered the...
Fleetwood, Bradley tied for lead at Players, Tiger Woods five back
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — There’s a common denominator to the Players Championship leaderboard after Thursday’s opening round at TPC Sawgrass: It features three players at or near the top...
Cuomo holds secret fundraiser at St. Regis amid budget talks
Andrew Cuomo for president?! Four more years as governor?! Gov. Cuomo held a swanky, hush-hush fundraiser at the posh St. Regis hotel in midtown Thursday night -- while in the...
'Dead people everywhere': 4 in custody after shooting spree at New Zealand mosques
A man armed with a semi-automatic weapon stormed a New Zealand mosque on Friday afternoon local time, in one of two attacks on houses of worship in the city of...
A look back at the history of hits on NYC mob bosses
In the early 1930s, the notorious Charles “Lucky” Luciano established the modern American Mafia by creating “The Commission.” It was a governing body through which the Five Families — the...
Golden Tate celebrates Giants' deal with Jerry Maguire shoutout
The Giants showed Golden Tate the money. Not long after agreeing to a four-year, $37.5 million deal on Thursday, the veteran wideout celebrated by reposting on Instagram a re-enactment of...
Islanders keep pace with Capitals in gut-check win
The Islanders are fine playing games like this. They’re fine watching the opposing goaltender stand on his head, just like Carey Price did. And they’re fine not getting frustrated with...
Top general rips Google for 'indirectly benefiting' Chinese
America’s top general charged Thursday that the Chinese military is benefiting from the work Google is doing in China, where the technology giant has long sought to have a bigger...
Sanders Institute suspends operations amid criticism over donations
The "nonprofit" think tank founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders' wife and son is closing up shop after drawing criticism over the donations it's been receiving. The Vermont-based Sanders Institute is...
St. John's exits Big East tourney with an embarrassing whimper
St. John’s has developed one consistent trend: getting embarrassed in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. At least this year, the Red Storm’s season isn’t over, a postseason berth awaiting them...
Travis d'Arnaud taking the long view despite rough spring debut
JUPITER, Fla. — Travis d’Arnaud hasn’t needed to hear the words of encouragement from the front office, teammates or coaches this spring to know the Mets believe in him. That...
Barr on Jets diss: I didn't want to 'marry the wrong woman'
For a very brief period, Anthony Barr was engaged to the Jets. The free agent linebacker agreed to terms with Gang Green when the legal tampering period opened on Monday...
Raunchy, gutsy 'Kiss Me, Kate' showcases glorious Kelli O'Hara
Whether she’s hitting high notes or swatting her male co-star, Kelli O’Hara — funny and fierce — is reason enough to see “Kiss Me, Kate.” This 70-year-old hodgepodge of showbiz...
Pioneering artist rediscovered with help from granddaughter she never met
Virginia Bayer never met her grandmother, Marguerita Mergentime, but she knew she was some kind of artist. Growing up on the Upper West Side, Bayer ate off boldly patterned place...
Jets find their replacement for Buster Skrine
The Jets filled another roster hole on Thursday. The team agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with cornerback Brian Poole, according to a source. Poole has played for the...
Investor who allegedly bribed his son into USC could lose hundreds of millions
Not only does his kid risk being expelled, but a rich dad caught up in a nationwide bribery scandal risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars for his alleged role,...
Breaking down Bell's contract: Why Jets won this negotiation
Le’Veon Bell talked about resetting the running back market when he turned down a long-term deal from the Steelers and sat out last season rather than playing on a franchise...
The terrifying moment plane narrowly misses hitting car on busy road
This is the terrifying moment a small plane flown by a student pilot swoops down across a busy road in Toronto and narrowly misses a car. Dashcam footage taken from...
Revamped 'Beetlejuice' may have the juice for Broadway after all
A Washington Post critic sprayed a can of Raid on the out-of-town tryout of “Beetlejuice” last fall. Peter Marks called the $20 million musical “overcaffeinated, overstuffed and virtually charmless.” “Beetlejuice,”...
Rex Ryan: If Jets don't make playoffs, it will be a disappointment
Ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan is a big fan of what his former team did this week, and he said he thinks Gang Green could be heading back to the playoffs...
Blunt-smoking son of alleged college admissions cheats asked us to review his rap CD
NYC food and beverage bigwig Gregory Abbott and his wife, Marcia, allegedly paid $125,000 to boost their daughter’s SAT and ACT scores — as part of the college admissions scandal. Perhaps...
Bronx teen accused of fatally stabbing classmate sues DOE
A Bronx teen charged with fatally stabbing a high school classmate and slashing another in what he said was an act of self-defense is suing the city’s Department of Education,...
Jeanie Buss mocks Clippers owner - 'Ballz' - in odd email exchange
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss likes to call Clippers owner Steve Ballmer "Ballz." The nickname appeared multiple times in an embarrassing email exchange between Buss and Madison Square Garden...
Meet the finance fraudster who blew the lid off the college admissions scandal
A financial fraudster desperate for leniency from the feds tipped off investigators to the massive college-ad missions bribery scandal, then wore a wire to help bring down the cheats, a...
Actually, we can't afford not to build the Wall
President Trump launched another battle for border security on Monday, calling for $8.6 billion in funding for the Wall in his proposed federal budget for next year. Predictably, top Democrats...
Man sues city, NYPD for locking him up in Rikers for 6 years without trial
A Manhattan man who was just 16 years old when he was arrested for murder is suing the city and the NYPD, saying the system failed by allowing him to...
Adnan Virk completes ESPN divorce, finds new home
Adnan Virk has gone from fired to hired. Virk, who was let go in February by ESPN for leaking information, has agreed not to pursue any legal recourse against his...
Will Democrats follow their new stars into 2020 defeat?
Here’s the signal question facing the Democrats in Washington: Does the Superstar Leftist Trio in Congress — Alexandria and the Supremes — truly represent the views of the party’s voters...
Markus Golden gets chance to prove himself in Giants' pass rush
The Giants are back in the pass-rushing business, after they agreed to terms Thursday with Markus Golden, an outside linebacker with the ability to get to the quarterback. Golden, 28,...
Guitar god Gary Clark Jr.: Racist neighbor fueled 'This Land'
When guitar god Gary Clark Jr. started getting noticed early this decade, he was hailed as everything from the second coming of Jimi Hendrix to the savior of the blues....
Why de Blasio's presidential roadshow is such a laugh
This weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio will travel to New Hampshire, the latest stop on his presidential-flirtation tour. Last month, he took a similar swing through Iowa, another presidential-primary state,...
A shocking shakeup at the Southern Poverty Law Center
Morris Dees was just ousted from the Southern Poverty Law Center, an outfit he founded and controlled for decades. Count us as hopeful this means the SPLC will return to...
Conor McGregor 'strutted' away, yelled 'f--k you!' after smashing fan's phone: suit
Conor McGregor may spend more time in court this year than the octagon. The former UFC champ got hit with a civil suit on Thursday -- seeking more than $15,000...
Britain's Brexit blues
Perhaps nothing better captures the utter confusion surrounding Brexit than Thursday’s vote by Parliament to try to delay the UK’s scheduled March 29 departure from the European Union. The day...
Sheldon Silver gets to stay out of jail as judges consider his conviction
Twice-convicted former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will stay out of jail while a three-judge panel mulls whether to throw out his most recent conviction for taking $4 million in bribes....
Getting practical about climate change
The plan Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out Thursday to protect Lower Manhattan from climate change and major storms offers a stark lesson in reality vs. fantasy. De Blasio will...
Suzanne Vega digs when fans sing along to 'Luka,' 'Tom's Diner'
Suzanne Vega is a real New York artist through and through: The singer-songwriter grew up in East Harlem and the Upper West Side, broke out of the Greenwich Village folk...
Fab 5 Freddy loves 'kinda dope' Vampire Weekend video with Jerry Seinfeld
Not only does the new Vampire Weekend video “Sunflower” showcase Zabar’s and Barney Greengrass — two Upper West Side institutions — but it features two iconic New Yorkers: Jerry Seinfeld...
How the 'Super Troopers' team traded cops for firefighters
It’s a safe bet that you’ve never seen an alpaca being rescued from a swing set on any of TV’s emergency-responder shows including “Chicago Fire,” “9-1-1” or even “Live PD.”...
John Elway thinks 34-year-old Joe Flacco is entering his prime
Denver Broncos general manager John Elway feels good about his newly acquired and aging quarterback. The NFL Hall of Famer may believe that Joe Flacco is just entering his prime...
Odell Beckham is worth the risk: Browns GM
The Browns apparently believe Odell Beckham Jr. is worth the trouble. The Giants finally reached their breaking point with the talented-but-polarizing wide receiver, shipping OBJ to Cleveland in a blockbuster...
Tumblr traffic tanks after users flee following porn ban
Tumblr users have been fleeing the site since it enacted a ban on porn. The blogging platform's traffic has dropped by 30 percent since the December ban on all adult...
Two top Facebook execs are leaving the company
Two of Facebook’s top executives are leaving the social network — a week after its boss Mark Zuckerberg announced a big strategic pivot toward private messaging. Zuckerberg said in a...
'Hummingbird Project' review: Jesse Eisenberg is no basic cable guy
It’s reliably entertaining to see Jesse Eisenberg doing what he does best, playing a neurotic, fast-talking overachiever. In “The Hummingbird Project,” he’s Vincent, who works in the world of “high-frequency...
David Fizdale doubles down on Knicks' free-agency confidence
SAN ANTONIO – That’s what friends are for. Coach David Fizdale, reacting to owner James Dolan raising the stakes on the Knicks' free-agent chances, said his NBA confidants have told...
Phil Mickelson says he used consulting firm in college admissions scandal
Golfer Phil Mickelson says he got suckered into hiring William "Rick" Singer to help out with his kids' college admission process, but insists there was no illegal activity involved. "Our...
Landon Collins has Giants revenge on his mind: 'Gonna be awesome'
Landon Collins says his head is “still up in the sky right now” after landing the long-term deal the Giants wouldn’t give him as a free agent. The three-time Pro...
Chirlane McCray's 'ThriveNYC' doesn't address mental health issues in prisons
Nearly half the city’s prison population has been diagnosed with mental health problems, but first lady Chirlane McCray’s $250 million-a-year "ThriveNYC” mental health initiative has no presence in the jails....
Beto O'Rourke's 2020 campaign quickly picks up endorsements
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke on Thursday entered the 2020 presidential race and his fundraising prowess and name recognition immediately sent ripples through the campaigns. Within hours of announcing his...
Here's how much Americans would pay to be good in bed
The average American would pay $5,695.92 to play an instrument, $6,768.57 to be less anxious and $8,192.17 to be good in bed, according to new research. The study of 2,000...
Giants take first step to replacing Beckham with veteran signing
A hole created by the trade of Odell Beckham Jr. was filled, at least partially, by the Giants on Thursday when they signed Golden Tate, a 30-year old receiver with...
Ex-NYPD cop busted for dealing drugs in Nassau County
He couldn't cut it as an NYPD cop — or as a criminal. A Nassau County man who was canned after less than a year on the force in the...
'Triple Frontier' is solid action with a lack of character
Netflix has added an original heist movie to its vast catalog — director J.C. Chandor’s “Triple Frontier,” with so-so results. In the great tradition of dudes getting together to complete...
Sale of The Big Lead leaves website founder Jason McIntyre out
The Big Lead founder is no longer with the site. In 2006, Jason McIntyre began the website, which was a combination of sports and media gossip and news mixed with...
Son apologizes for mom's alleged role in college admissions scandal
The son of Beverly Hills marketing CEO Jane Buckingham, whose mom allegedly took part in the nationwide college cheating scandal, apologized, saying he's upset he was "unknowingly involved" in the...
There’s no reason for a Beto 2020 run and other commentary
From the left: Beto 2020 Has No Reason to Exist Beto O’Rourke “would seem to have much of what he needs” — political celebrity, a devoted base of fans and...
Are elite colleges really a ‘golden ticket’ to a successful life?
More than two dozen wealthy parents — among them high-powered CEOs and the actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin — went to expensive and illegal lengths to secure attendance at...
Man mauled to death by his relative's dogs: cops
A pack of dogs fatally mauled a 53-year-old Texas man at his relative's house, police said. The victim's brother called police at around 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday to report that...
There's a big change to James Bond's iconic Aston Martin in next film
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga is reportedly a “total tree hugger” and pushed to use a battery-powered car instead.
This 'sexy' mother of the bride dress has everyone talking
Who said the mother of the bride has to be conservative and demure? Bulgarian brand Tonena certainly doesn't think so. The designer has unveiled its "sexy mother of the bride...
'Wonder Park' review: This lazy ride lacks pure imagination
If “Wonder Park” were a carnival attraction, it would be the merry-go-round. The animated movie has animals, relentless positivity and the most predictable journey ever. You must be no more...
Trump tweets 'VETO!' after Senate votes to block emergency declaration
President Trump had a brief but emphatic reaction Thursday to the Senate's 59-41 vote to nullify his national emergency declaration over the southern border — tweeting the single word "VETO!"...
Rockets fired at Tel Aviv from Gaza cause sirens, explosions: report
Two rockets were fired into central Israel on Thursday evening, causing air raid sirens to blare and the boom of explosions to reverberate though Tel Aviv, according to reports. The...
Mike Francesa reveals what started his feud with Odell Beckham
At least now we know specifically what Mike Francesa held against traded Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. Francesa alleged in a video rant for Draft Kings this week that Beckham...
Slain Gambino boss tried to hide from gunfire under his car: cops
Slain Gambino crime boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali tried to hide under his own SUV as a gunman blasted a dozen bullets at him from a 9 mm gun, NYPD...
Uber reportedly plans to kick off IPO roadshow next month
Ride-hailing company Uber is planning to kick off its initial public offering in April, putting it close on the heels of its smaller rival Lyft, people familiar with the matter...
Zion Williamson is back — but with a different sneaker
It’s gotta be the shoes. Zion Willamson will return to Duke’s lineup Thursday night for the first time since injuring his knee after one of his sneakers exploded on Feb....
Nearly 50 Georgia high school students caught up in sexting scandal
Nearly 50 students at a Georgia high school are facing disciplinary action for allegedly circulating nude photos of their classmates over their phones, according to a new report. At least...
Protest over racist private school video ends in student victory
A four-day sit-in by angry students at the tony Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Riverdale ended Thursday after administrators finally complied with a long list of demands, an organizer told...
Man faces felony fraud charges for trying to cheat at fishing tournament
This angler’s catch was indeed fishy, wildlife officials say. A fisherman in Texas has been indicted by a grand jury in Wood County after allegedly trimming a bass's tail to...
The UN's latest 'women's rights' move just proved Trump right
Remember the liberal freak-out over President Trump’s decision last year to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council? Human Rights Watch decried the move as “a sad...
Famed lawyer sentenced to '38 years prison, 148 lashings' in Iran
Internationally renowned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been jailed for 38 years and given 148 lashes in Iran after campaigning for women who removed headscarves, her husband has claimed....
Broadway's 'Legally Blonde' dog, Chico, dies at 14
Chico the Chihuahua, the perky, 7-pound star of Broadway’s 2007 “Legally Blonde — The Musical,” said his final bowwow on Monday. As Bruiser, Chico spent more than a decade in...
Senate votes to block Trump's national emergency declaration at border
The Republican-led Senate voted to nullify President Trump’s national emergency declaration to confront what he calls “a crisis” at the southern border — a stunning and rare rebuke for the...
Incredible footage shows scientist getting 'kiss' from shark
This is the breathtaking moment a diver came face-to-face with a large blue shark -- before it appeared to give him a kiss. Marine Scientist Kevin Schmidt was leading an...
Video surfaces of Conor McGregor stomping fan's phone
Video of the cellphone smashing incident that earned Conor McGregor an arrest and charges for felony strong-arm robbery and criminal mischief has surfaced, thanks to TMZ. The sound of a...
UK lawmakers vote to delay Brexit
Parliament voted overwhelmingly Thursday to seek a delay in Britain’s exit from the EU, setting the stage for Prime Minister Theresa May to renew efforts to get her Brexit deal...
Creep punches, fondles woman after tossing her phone: cops
A perv punched and fondled a 20-year-old woman after rummaging through her pockets and tossing aside her cellphone in a Greenwich Village apartment stairwell early Sunday, police said. Cops say...
No one blinking in standoff between LSU, banned hoops coach
Suspended LSU coach Will Wade thinks he should be allowed to participate in March Madness, despite the madness surrounding him amid the federal government’s ongoing college basketball corruption investigation. LSU...
'The Aftermath' review: Keira Knightley can't elevate bad romance
Keira Knightley and Alexander Skarsgård are stuck together in a big, beautiful house. It’s snowing, and there’s a fire on. I wonder what’s going to happen. Some hot people hooking...
UK report calls for tougher rules on big tech 'monopolies'
LONDON — Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple are once again being cast as monopolies that have become too powerful for society’s good, a recurring theme that’s increasing the pressure to...
Roger Stone's trial date set for early November
Roger Stone will face trial in early November in a Washington, DC, federal courthouse on charges that he lied about trying to secretly contact WikiLeaks in 2016, Judge Amy Berman...
Man claims he was racially profiled at movie theater showing 'Captain Marvel'
A black moviegoer claims he was racially profiled at a theater in Phoenix after being asked to show his ticket more than an hour into a showing of "Captain Marvel,"...
Disturbing footage shows shooter opening fire inside Brazil school
Disturbing new surveillance footage shows the moment a gunman opens fire on students during the deadly massacre at a Brazil school — and when his accomplice attacks victims with an...
Mental health complaints have soared since ThriveNYC launch
The number of complaints to the NYPD about emotionally disturbed individuals jumped 23 percent since the city launched first lady Chirlane McCray's $1 billion mental health initiative, Thrive NYC. Cops...
From Bonanno to Colombo: Inside the mob's bloodiest 'hits'
Wednesday night’s brazen rubout of Gambino crime family boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali on Staten Island evoked images of the bad old days when the streets of New York ran...
Huawei pleads not guilty to violating Iran trade sanctions
NEW YORK — Lawyers for the Chinese electronics giant Huawei have entered a not-guilty plea in a US case charging the company with violating Iran trade sanctions. The company was...
Happy-go-lucky dog has wonderful time ignoring dog show routine
Nearly 21,000 canines competed in the Crufts 2019 dog show — but there was only one Baron Kratu von Bearbum. The Romanian rescue mutt took no trophies or ribbons at...
Author shines light on what it's like being poor on a rich campus
In his new book about the "privileged poor," Anthony Jack highlights the fraught experience low-income students face at elite colleges.
Goldman Sachs lays off dozens of traders
A dreaded bloodbath at Goldman Sachs under the bank’s new boss has finally begun. The Wall Street powerhouse — whose new chief executive, David Solomon, took the reins from Lloyd...
Mom arrested for egging on daughter to hit classmate
A California mom was arrested after she was caught on video encouraging her 13-year-old daughter to hit another child last week, police said. Barbara Cypress was collared at her Turlock...
Parent who said no to college admissions scammer: ‘I feel dirty’
A parent who turned down an offer by college admissions scandal mastermind William “Rick” Singer to pass his son off as a football player to weasel his way into the...
Mystery infections in UK tied to blood-shedding religious ritual
NEW YORK — Add self-flagellation to the list of ways to get a dangerous viral blood infection. Researchers said Wednesday that they were initially puzzled how 10 British men had...
This is the black box from doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight
A newly released photo shows one of the mangled black boxes from the doomed Ethiopian Airlines jet that crashed, killing 157 people on board. The data recorder and voice recorder...
Fugitive who escaped from jail remains on the loose after stealing cop car: police
A fugitive who escaped from jail over the weekend evaded cops a second time when he slipped into the front seat of a squad car and drove off, police said....
Trump says Europe is 'being ripped apart' by Brexit
President Trump said that if British Prime Minister Theresa May had only listened to him, Brexit would be smooth sailing instead of a mess that was again kicked down the...
Donald Trump slams Paul Ryan for never being tough enough
President Trump slammed ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan for not being aggressive enough in going after his perceived enemies — and said Democrats “played a tougher game” than Republicans even though...
Gambino boss may have been lured outside by car crash before his death
There was a hit — and then a “hit.” Whoever whacked Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali lured the Gambino crime boss out of his Staten Island home by smashing into the...
Coalition threatens to back more insurgent Democrats against incumbents
A group that helped Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeat veteran Rep. Joe Crowley is threatening to back other insurgents against Democrats in the Assembly next year, The Post has learned. The New...
Odell Beckham trade to Browns was so shocking that cops got involved
A little fan in a Cleveland suburb caused a big disturbance over Tuesday’s blockbuster trade for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., police said. Cops in Shaker Heights responded to a...
Beekeeper shoves fistful of bees in his mouth to collect honey
A beekeeper from West Bengal, India, has an unusual method for controlling the insects while collecting honey. Suk Mohammad Dalal claims he's built up a tolerance to bee stings, and...
Woman who flipped off cop was exercising free speech: court
It's not a good idea to flip off a cop after getting a speeding ticket — even though a federal appeals court says it's perfectly legal. The judges in the...
Gambino associate arrested for murder of Brooklyn loan shark
A Gambino crime family associate has been arrested for the murder and robbery of mob-tied loan shark Vincent Zito, authorities announced Thursday. Anthony Pandrella, 59, of Brooklyn was arrested Wednesday...
Hue Jackson pal gets roasted on NFL Network over Baker Mayfield shot
https://twitter.com/ftbeard_17/status/1105925883280285696 Hue Jackson may be gone from the Browns, but he's certainly not forgotten. While discussing Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield, NFL analyst and Jackson's pal, Michael Silver, said last year's...
Sandy Hook parents' lawsuit against gunmaker allowed to move forward
HARTFORD, Conn. — Gun maker Remington can be sued over how it marketed the Bushmaster rifle used to kill 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in...
Texas Tech is the bet to win Big 12 tournament
In his third season in Lubbock, Chris Beard has coached Texas Tech to a Big 12 co-championship, and his work is far from done. The Red Raiders rank No. 1...
iPhone miraculously saves man from death by arrow
An Australian man is lucky to be alive after his cellphone blocked an arrow. The 43-year-old man was confronted by an attacker with a bow and arrow outside his house...
Giants trying to complete offensive line with familiar veteran
The Giants might be turning to a player very familiar to them as the answer to their problem at right tackle. Mike Remmers, a veteran with ties to both general...
Stephen Hawking's nurse suspended over poor care of late physicist
It’s been about a year since the world lost one of its brightest minds. Stephen Hawking, who devoted his life to science while battling a debilitating motor neuron disease for...
Newlyweds are now going on separate honeymoons
The honeymoon is over. Apparently, couples are no longer celebrating their first days of wedded bliss watching sunsets in the Caribbean or sightseeing in Paris. Instead, according to the New...
Former Michelle Obama aide tried to intervene in Jussie Smollett probe
After being contacted by a Chicago attorney who served as former first lady Michelle Obama’s chief of staff, the top prosecutor in Cook County asked the city’s top cop to...
Therapy alpaca killed in violent dog attack
An Australian dog owner allegedly allowed his pet to maul a therapy alpaca so badly it had to be put down. He reportedly even filmed it.
Lost wedding rings finally returned to Boston couple
Two rings lost in the snow at a Connecticut highway rest stop nearly a month ago have been found and returned thanks to the sharp eyes of a state trooper.
Summer Zervos' defamation suit against Trump can go forward: appeals court
Former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos' defamation suit against Donald Trump can move forward, an appellate court has ruled. A state court judge last summer denied a motion by Trump's attorney...
Stanford students first to sue colleges named in admissions scandal
Four college students plus parents of three of them have filed a class-action suit against the colleges wrapped up in a nationwide admissions scandal — plus the scheme’s mastermind —...
Baby's death inside Hotel Pennsylvania ruled a homicide
The death of a 4-month-old Delaware baby boy – who was found unconscious at a Midtown hotel late last year -- has been ruled a homicide, police said Thursday. Dominic...
Judge won't let unvaccinated kids return to school during measles outbreak
A Rockland County federal judge has denied a request that would have allowed 44 unvaccinated children to return to school amid an "unprecedented measles outbreak," according to a report. US...
Cops arrest creep who allegedly called woman 'pretty' then robbed, slashed her
Police have arrested the violent creep who told a Queens woman she was pretty before attacking and robbing her -- leaving her with a large gash that needed 44 stitches,...
How the feds cracked the college admissions scam
The slew of criminal charges in the sweeping college cheating scam originated from an unrelated federal case in the Boston area — and a financial executive desperate for mercy, according...
Lonzo Ball faces Lakers' reality: 'If I get traded...'
Lonzo Ball was the subject of trade talks last month, but the second-year point guard presently is concentrating only on getting healthy, whether his future is with LeBron James and...
Winter in Australia 'will be non-existent' by 2050
Winter will disappear completely in Australia within the next 30 years, climate researchers have warned, and summer will be replaced by a "new summer" with temperatures sustained over 104 degrees.
Scientists back temporary global ban on gene-edited babies
An international group of scientists and ethicists on Wednesday called for a temporary global ban on making babies with edited genes. It’s the latest reaction to last November’s announcement that...
Acting mayor of Florida town arrested three weeks after predecessor
The acting mayor of a suburban Florida town who took office following the arrest of his predecessor has also been busted, authorities said. Terance Hagen Rowe, 64, began serving as...
Semi-truck blown over by 'bomb cyclone' winds
As a powerful "bomb cyclone" bears down on parts of the United States, destructive winds are causing havoc across multiple areas, including in Amarillo, Texas. Footage shows the storm was...
City Council approves bills protecting New Yorkers from lead poisoning
A package of bills aimed at protecting New Yorkers from lead poisoning was approved by the City Council on Wednesday — including a measure expanding mandatory lead testing to sites...
Dorinda Medley quotes Tyler Perry to heal 'RHONY' rift
Dorinda Medley knows time can't heal all wounds — but the man behind Madea can. The "Real Housewives of New York" star used a quote from famed actor-director Tyler Perry...
House approves measure calling for Mueller report to be made public
Republicans joined with Democrats as the House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a resolution to make public special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation after he releases it to...
MLB rule changes are here: What it means for this season and beyond?
The big issue is whether the agreement made official Thursday provides a first step toward improved cooperation between MLB and the Players Association that leads to remedies on financial matters...
Teen activist nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Norwegian lawmakers have nominated Swedish 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, who has become a prominent voice in campaigns against climate change, for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Feds are reportedly investigating Facebook's data deals
US federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation into data deals Facebook struck with some of the world’s largest technology companies, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. A grand...
Beto O'Rourke calls for legalizing marijuana
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Thursday called for ending the "federal prohibition on marijuana" because of the way US drug laws disproportionately put minorities in prison. "We can free...
The 'opportunities' that could push Rob Gronkowski to retire
Rob Gronkowski is a busy man both on and off the field. The five-time Pro Bowler, who is said to be contemplating his future, has yet to officially announce his...
Big East tournament betting dilemma: The league changed dramatically
Recent volatility has thrown a monkey wrench into the Big East Tournament handicapping process for sports bettors hoping to build accurate prediction models. Normally, it’s better to evaluate skill sets...
Neighbors describe shots that killed mob boss: ‘I thought it was fireworks’
Neighbors on Staten Island recalled on Thursday hearing the terrifying spray of gunfire that took down Gambino crime boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali. The reputed mobster, 53, was shot dead...
Beto O'Rourke arrives in Iowa hours after announcing 2020 run
Just hours after announcing he would enter the Democratic presidential race Thursday, former congressman Beto O'Rourke arrived in Iowa to hold an informal town hall meeting. Ticking off a list...
Jets' inconsistent running back is casualty of Le'Veon signing
Isaiah Crowell has been wiped out by the Jets. The team released the running back on Thursday morning, a move that was expected as the Jets have moved on to...
'Game of Thrones' fashion line features $2.7K leather 'armor'
Winter is still coming — at least to a John Varvatos store near you. In anticipation of the final season of “Game of Thrones” — which premieres April 14 —...
Giants fans burn Beckham jerseys after trade to the Browns
Not surprisingly, New York Giants fans aren't taking the news of Odell Beckham Jr.'s trade to the Cleveland Browns well. A group of former supporters filmed themselves dousing their jerseys...
Stop and frisk numbers fall dramatically under de Blasio
They've practically stopped stopping and frisking. The number of civilians who have been stopped, questioned, and frisked by the NYPD has dropped dramatically during the de Blasio Administration, going from...
Rep. Crenshaw pokes fun at Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal
Rep. Dan Crenshaw poked fun at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's climate initiative during an appearance Wednesday night at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner. The Texas congressman recalled that when he...
Facebook finally ends daylong outage, blames server change
Facebook restored its services on Thursday after they went dark for many of its 2 billion users over a two-day period. After staying tight-lipped on the cause of the outage...
British soldier to be prosecuted in 'Bloody Sunday' killings
LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland — A former British soldier will be prosecuted for two murders in the “Bloody Sunday” killings of 13 unarmed Catholic civil rights marchers in Londonderry by British...
Cops bust man who posed as repairman to try to rape elderly woman
The violent career criminal who allegedly posed as a repairman and tried to rape an elderly woman in the Bronx was arrested when a sharp-eyed NYPD lieutenant spotted him inside...
Queens barbershop worker left brain-damaged after bat attack
Shocking video shows a clumsy but violent bat attack that left a Queens barbershop worker brain-damaged and disfigured, police said Thursday. The 41-year-old was inside the barbershop on Metropolitan Avenue...
Ocasio-Cortez asks social media followers for decorating advice
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is decorating and she wants help. The New York Democrat wrote to her 3.52 million Twitter followers for suggestions on which furniture items she should get for...
De Blasio wants to spend $10B to make Manhattan bigger
New York City could be getting bigger. Mayor de Blasio on Thursday announced plans to spend $10 billion to “climate-proof” lower Manhattan by expanding the coastline by two blocks into...
Madeleine McCann Netflix documentary: 'Huge hope' for solving case
One of the world’s most-watched missing child cases is getting another hard look: Madeleine McCann is the subject of a new documentary streaming now on Netflix. “There is huge hope...
James Dolan berates frustrated Knicks fans at concerts, too
https://twitter.com/slickandquick/status/1106157581586915329 Knicks owner James Dolan is also willing to toss music fans out of his shows if they dare instruct him to give the Knicks away — even while on...
Teen celebrating birthday dies in freak skydiving accident
A 17-year-old died in a freak skydiving accident in Colorado — just one day before his birthday, sheriff's officials and relatives said. Dayton Bryant, of Azle, Texas, died Sunday —...
Pi world record calculation broken by Google employee Emma Haruka Iwao
Google employee Emma Haruka Iwao broke the world record for calculating pi just in time for Thursday's National Pi Day. It took Iwao four months and 25 Google Cloud virtual...
FAA chief: Deadly Boeing 737 crashes may be linked
The acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that the agency received new information that the Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the deadly Lion Air and Ethiopian...
Creighton is the bet in battle of Big East's hottest teams
Ideally, I’d want to spend my day driving roughly six hours — while paying for at least one tank of gas, and a total of four bridge crossings — so...
Odell Beckham gets emotional thanking 'real' Giants fans
Odell Beckham will always have a place in his heart for Big Blue faithful. On Thursday, the newly acquired Browns receiver posted an emotional message to Instagram, thanking the Giants...
Getting into college could be as easy as learning Russian
These hacks might land you a coveted spot in the Ivy League. According to an elite college admissions officer, students who participate in extremely rare extracurricular activities — like playing...
Woman out for a run assaulted after smiling, waving at bicyclist
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police in South Carolina say a runner was tackled from behind and beaten after smiling and waving at a passing bicyclist. The Post and Courier reports Charleston...
France tries to contain fuel spill after ship sinks following fire
PARIS — French authorities are working to contain a fuel spill off the Atlantic coast after an Italian container ship sank following a fire. French and British rescue teams saved...
Trump threatens to veto bill blocking emergency declaration
President Trump on Thursday threatened to issue the first veto of his administration if the Republican-led Senate passes a measure to overturn his national emergency declaration to build a wall...
Tel Aviv deploys 'zombie traffic lights' for phone-obsessed pedestrians
TEL AVIV, Israel — Tel Aviv has taken its first steps toward assisting pedestrians distracted by their smartphones by embedding LED stoplights at crosswalks. The municipality installed the "zombie traffic...
Robinson Cano thinks he has found Mets' next 'superstar'
PORT ST. LUCIE — New York is down one superstar with the Giants' trade of Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns. Every team wants to have at least one superstar....
Black boxes from Ethiopian Airlines crash to be analyzed in France
The two black boxes from the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 157 people aboard, arrived Thursday morning in Paris, where they will...
My college professor is a half-naked fire-eating acrobat
It’s hard not to be “hot” for this teacher. Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy, Ph.D., is a political scientist by day. By night, she’s a fire-wielding — and often half-naked — circus...
Beto O'Rourke says he's running for president in 2020
Ending months of speculation, former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke on Thursday jumped into the Democratic presidential race and laid out a number of challenges facing the country, including health care,...
German Crematorium goes up in flames, bodies survive
BERLIN — A fire at a crematorium in southern Germany has caused significant damage to the building — but the 20 bodies stored inside remained intact. German news agency dpa...
Police ID officer in wreck that killed Mississippi woman
SARDIS, Miss. — The police chief of Sardis, Mississippi, has released the identity of an officer who investigators say fatally crashed into a bystander during a car chase. News outlets...
Clint Frazier passes first wall test and sees better days ahead
TAMPA — Clint Frazier knows he’s just 4-for-26 with two extra-base hits this spring, but his objective hasn’t changed. He still intends to be in The Bronx on Opening Day....
How Justin Tuck thinks Giants fans should view Beckham trade
Justin Tuck is a voice of reason at a time when the Giants fans who cheered him to two Super Bowl championships are emotional wrecks following the talk-of-the-sports-and-entertainment-world trade of...
Sega halts game shipment after actor arrested on drug charge
TOKYO — Japanese entertainment company Sega has canceled shipments of its video game "Judgment," also known as "Judge Eyes," after one of its actors was arrested on drug charges. The...
Aaron Boone doesn't view Voit-Bird battle as a competition
TAMPA — Luke Voit was in the cleanup spot as the DH on Wednesday against the Phillies, with Greg Bird batting seventh and playing first as the battle for the...
Justin Simon locks it down for St. John's when it matters most
On Monday, Justin Simon was voted in as the Big East Defensive Player of the Year. Two nights later, he proved the league’s coaches made the right decision. The 6-foot-5...
'Blessed' Westbrook keeps talk to game, not banned Jazz fan
OKLAHOMA CITY — By the time the Nets faced the Thunder on Wednesday, Russell Westbrook still hadn’t addressed his $25,000 fine for a verbal run-in with a fan during a...
Malaysia won't drop case against Vietnamese in Kim killing
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Malaysia's attorney-general ordered the murder case to proceed against a Vietnamese woman accused in the killing of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader, prosecutors...
St. John's can exhale: Now the real fun begins
The first chants filled Madison Square Garden just before 11:30 Tuesday night, with just over five minutes left in the game. St. John’s had shaken off some first-half sluggishness and...
Stoneman Douglas football coach says he is resigning
PARKLAND, Fla. — The football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High says he is resigning. Willis May Jr. says he's made the difficult decision to step down after six seasons....
Jury awards $29M in Johnson & Johnson baby powder cancer case
OAKLAND, Calif. — Johnson & Johnson must pay $29 million to a woman who claimed its baby powder gave her terminal cancer, a California jury ruled Wednesday. A Superior Court...
Brendan Smith doing it all a year after being huge Rangers bust
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — It was just around this time last year when Brendan Smith’s brutal season was being put out of its misery. The Rangers defenseman’s first full year...
Devils use a balanced attack to snap seven-game skid
EDMONTON, Alberta — The New Jersey Devils snapped out of their slump and put a dent in the Edmonton Oilers' playoff push. Kenny Agostino, Damon Severson and Kevin Rooney each...
Jets' special teams just took a big free-agency hit
One of the only positive things about the 2018 Jets was the performance by their special teams. But the Jets are choosing to let two of their key special teamers...
Wells Fargo CEO's pay raise draws rare Fed response
Wells Fargo gave chief executive Tim Sloan a 5 percent pay raise for 2018, prompting the Federal Reserve to release a statement saying that it does not sign off on...
Florida student shoots, kills herself in school auditorium
A Florida high school student committed suicide early Wednesday in her school's auditorium after asking permission to use the bathroom, officials said. The 17-year-old junior, who was not identified, reportedly...
Man arrested for allegedly throwing away 8 puppies in garbage bag
A Wisconsin man was arrested for allegedly throwing away eight puppies in a garbage bag. Robert Wild, 56, was taken into custody after the Marshfield Police Department found the newborn...
Rangers whipped by Canucks as Kreider and Lemieux get ejected
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Rangers have had a hard enough time winning games when they have a full team at their disposal. Then they spent 30-plus minutes Wednesday night...
Cat that went missing 5 years ago finally returns home
ESSEX, Mass. — A Massachusetts family says a pet cat that went missing five years ago has returned home after the feline was unexpectedly found. Elinore Repucci had let her...
Klay Thompson lights it up as Warriors finally beat the Rockets
HOUSTON — In his first season with the Golden State Warriors, DeMarcus Cousins hasn't quite adjusted to the level of scrutiny and interest that comes with playing for the defending...
Antonio Brown knows this was 'bad day' for Steelers Nation
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Rookie general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden had meticulously put together a plan to rebuild the Oakland Raiders with three first-round draft picks and a...
Ailing man who got his wish for a call from Trump dies at 44
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — An ailing Connecticut man who had a bucket-list wish fulfilled when he received a call of encouragement from President Donald Trump died Wednesday, his sister said....
'Bomb cyclone' wreaks havoc on Denver airport
Good luck trying to catch a flight out of Denver this week. Airport officials in the Mile High City were forced to close all local runways on Wednesday due to...
St. John's whips DePaul to finally lock up NCAA Tournament bid
For the first time in roughly three decades, defeating DePaul is cause for celebration. Because for the first time in four years, St. John’s can look forward to Selection Sunday....