April 15, 2019
St. John's extends first coaching offer amid Mullin exit
St. John’s looks as if it has found the man it wants to lead its basketball program. Now it must wait to see if the feeling is mutual. Porter Moser,...
West Harlem's historic corridor is changing fast — and for the better
While the Second Avenue subway extension plans cloud the future of 125th Street east of Madison Avenue, as we recently reported, the central and western blocks of Harlem’s historic crosstown...
Nothing could stop Joel Embiid in Nets demolition
PHILADELPHIA — Brett Brown described Joel Embiid as the 76ers’ crown jewel, and the dynamic 7-footer illustrated the reason for such praise. Even at less than 100 percent, when his...
Notre Dame served as the iconic setting of this beloved classic
This should ring a bell. Notre Dame is well known around the world as the setting for the 1831 novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” The heartbreaking Victor Hugo tome...
Albany's charter school cap leaves minority students on lengthy waiting lists
New York state lawmakers are blocking the charter schoolhouse door. Albany’s arbitrary cap blocking the opening of new charter schools in New York City has left 52,700 mostly black and...
Doc Rivers nearly loses $2K until stranger saves the day
Win or lose, Doc Rivers' postseason trip has already paid off. The Clippers head coach became the recipient of another's good deed Monday after casually dropping $2,000 while roaming the...
NYC teacher accused of sexually abusing 11-year-old student
A New York City public school teacher was arrested Monday for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old student, authorities said. Daniel Santiago, 29, who taught at PS 244 in East Flatbush,...
White Twitch user booted off streaming site for cosplaying in blackface
A white Twitch user from Lithuania got booted off the video game streaming platform after she tried cosplaying — live — in blackface. The young woman, Karina "Karupups" Martsinkevich, was...
NYU neurologist busted on Long Island with car full of drugs
An NYU Langone neurologist was busted on Long Island with a glass pipe and trove of drugs stashed in his car — while wearing a T-shirt with a drug reference,...
Behind the Obama administration's shady plan to spy on the Trump campaign
In Senate testimony last week, Attorney General William Barr used the word “spying” to refer to the Obama administration, um, spying on the Trump campaign. Of course, fainting spells ensued,...
Weatherman fired for alleged on-air racial slur sues news station
The former chief meteorologist of an NBC station in Rochester who was axed earlier this year for allegedly using a racial slur during a live broadcast filed a lawsuit Monday...
How the actor behind King Kong's mighty roar got his gig
Jon Hoche has a truly unique job. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that nobody else in the country or even in the world earns a living doing...
Miserable quarter dooms Nets in Game 2 loss to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets knew this was going to be a fist fight. A salty Sixers team even warned them. But that didn’t stop them from getting knocked out. After...
College student dies after falling off cliff while posing for a photo
A 20-year-old college student died when she tumbled 100 feet off an Arkansas cliff while posing for a photo, according to reports. Briar Cliff University junior Andrea Norton was re-positioning...
Bernie thinks Omar can be 'better' speaking to Jewish community
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday night said he felt Rep. Ilhan Omar needs to do a “better job in speaking to the Jewish community.” Sanders made the remarks during a...
Want to get out of taxes? Just make $79B
While millions of Americans had to cut Uncle Sam a check this year to pay their tax bill, 60 of the Fortune 500 companies paid zero taxes on their revenue,...
AOC says cutting military, economic aid to Israel 'can be discussed'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes the US should consider cutting military and economic aid to Israel — and Jewish Democrats are blasting her for it. "I think it’s something that can...
New Caesars CEO has a reputation for union busting
Caesars Entertainment’s plan to hire an old Carl Icahn ally as its new CEO sets up what could prove to be a union grudge match in Atlantic City. America’s largest...
Rangers adding top prospects amid rebuild
They’re coming over. The Rangers have reached agreements in principle with both Vitali Kravtsov and Igor Shestyorkin, The Post has confirmed, though neither Russian will be free to sign until...
Lawrence Cherono win Boston Marathon in nail-biting finish
BOSTON — Two-time Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa turned onto Boylston Street with a sliver of a lead, leaning in front of two other runners with the finish line in...
Ex-NYPD cop admits to taking part in $1.4M disability fraud
A former NYPD cop admitted to taking a part in a scheme that netted $1.4 million from the federal government in bogus disability claims. Gerard Scparta, 54, pleaded guilty to...
Nike's faith in Tiger Woods finally pays off
Nike stuck with Tiger Woods for a long, ugly decade — and now it’s finally paying off. On Sunday, Woods won his fifth Masters green jacket and his first major...
De Blasio calls Trump's sanctuary city plan 'illegal,' vows to fight it in court
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that President Trump’s plan to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities like New York is illegal and vowed to fight it in court. De...
The angels are weeping over the ravages of Notre Dame
Architecturally, the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris spanned the age of endurance to the era of transcendence. Begun in 1163 when the sturdy Romanesque style demanded chunky columns and...
Teen cyclist injured in Borough Park hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver struck a 16-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn on Monday evening, cops said. The teen was hit at the intersection of Dahill Road and 37th Street in Borough Park...
Alex Ovechkin K.O's rookie in playoff fight
The title defense is on, and Alex Ovechkin is using his fists to keep the Stanley Cup in the nation's capital. In a scary Monday night brawl featuring two unlikely...
French billionaire pledges more than $100M to help rebuild Notre Dame cathedral
François-Henri Pinault — chairman and CEO of Kering, the French-based luxury group behind Gucci, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and other world-renowned brands -- has pledged over $110 million towards the...
Many relics recovered, but Notre Dame interior still may be at risk of collapse
Notre Dame isn't completely out of the woods -- and firefighters will continue to battle the massive blaze at the landmark well into the night. There's a risk that some...
Notre Dame’s collapse — and the loss of what it stood for
"I believe that this church offers the carefully discerning such cause for admiration,” the 14th-century French philosopher Jean de Jandun wrote of Notre Dame, “that its inspection can scarcely sate...
Sebastian Telfair's gun trial plays out like a reality TV show
The weapons possession trial of former NBA player Sebastian Telfair turned into an episode of "Basketball Wives" Monday when the ex-Portland Trailblazer's mistress and estranged wife both took the stand...
Hunt on for 'hitman' who posed as delivery guy, shot woman with crossbow
A manhunt is underway for a suspected hitman in Canada who was caught on video during an alleged job last fall — in which he posed as a delivery guy...
City middle schools radically reshaped admissions offers after diversity push
City Hall's push for diversity has radically reshaped admissions offers at some of the city's top middle schools, according to new Department of Education data. For the first time, Brooklyn's...
Cuomo leads the way on charters — now Dems need to follow suit
Kudos to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who on Sunday called on the state Legislature to lift the harmful and arbitrary cap on the number of charter schools in New York City....
Scientists create entire human heart with 3-D printer for the first time
A team of Israeli scientists used a 3-D printer to create an entire human heart -- a stunning achievement that could change the world of medicine by ending the reliance...
US reportedly took death penalty off table to nab Assange
The US agreed to not seek the death penalty against Julian Assange in a back-channel negotiation with Ecuador to get him evicted from the South American country’s London embassy, a...
Meet the man who won $1.2 million betting on Tiger
If anyone had as good a Sunday as Tiger Woods, it was James Adducci. Who is James Adducci? He’s the 39-year-old Wisconsin day trader who had a premonition so strong...
How a former club kid opened one of NYC's most iconic yoga studios
Laughing Lotus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
Zion Williamson's decision is in, as Knicks waiting game begins
For months, it had been considered just as many of his terrific highlights -- a slam dunk without question -- and on Monday evening, Zion Williamson finally made the obvious...
The 5th Avenue Apple store is crawling with bed bugs
The famed Apple store on 5th Avenue isn’t just crawling with thousands of tourists-- it’s also been crawling with bed bugs for nearly a month, The Post has learned. This...
Yet another study confirms it: NY has the worst economic prospects
Here’s an awful “bragging right” for the state: For the sixth straight year under Gov. Cuomo, New York ranks dead last in economic outlook in the American Legislative Exchange Council’s...
The devastation at Notre Dame is a tragedy for the whole world
Throughout the world Monday, millions watched in uncomprehending horror as one of the world’s most magnificent structures was engulfed in flames. Paris’ iconic Cathedral of Notre Dame, built over the...
This is Cuomo’s chance to prove he’s ‘the students’ lobbyist’
He’s back! No, we don’t mean Tiger Woods (who won his first major in 11 years on Sunday), but Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who now wants to lift the cap on...
Photos show center of Notre Dame cathedral miraculously intact
Photos from inside Notre Dame show the central part of the historic Gothic cathedral still intact. Rows of wooden pews and much of the nave appears to have been saved,...
Cuomo actually paid less in taxes under Trump's plan
ALBANY-- Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- who has denounced President Trump's tax overhaul as an economic disaster for New York -- came up as one of the winners under the new...
Mike Francesa goes off on 'truth' of his Michael Kay, Craig Carton anger
Mike Francesa opened by railing about the "tremendous amount of inaccuracies" described in the tale of his outburst at the WFAN studios. He proceeded to confirm the story. Hours after...
City to vaccinate raccoons for rabies in Manhattan parks
Masked bandits lurking in Manhattan parks won’t be a threat for long! The city will vaccinate raccoons for rabies in several northern Manhattan parks after four of the crazed critters...
St. John's hosts NCAA Cinderella coach and insists there's no rush
As St. John’s continues to search for its next coach, the clock is ticking. A barren roster in need of reinforcements awaits Chris Mullin’s replacement, as the late signing period...
Emmanuel Macron pledges to rebuild Notre Dame cathedral
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild Notre Dame as the historic cathedral continued to burn in a blaze that could last days. "I say this to you solemnly this...
Meet the actor behind 'super-nice' 'Barry' gangster NoHo Hank
If you asked “Barry’s” overly polite Chechen mobster NoHo Hank about actor Anthony Carrigan, he’d likely say he’s “super-nice.” Carrigan plays the bald, tatted-up, enthusiastic gangster on HBO’s Emmy-winning dark...
Antonio Brown ends one of his non-stop feuds
Antonio Brown still is involved in several ongoing rifts with his former team, but the longtime Steelers receiver has settled one legal matter just ahead of the start of offseason...
Bill Weld says he'll challenge Trump for GOP's 2020 nomination
BOSTON — Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld says he is seeking the Republican nomination against President Donald Trump in 2020. Weld said Monday in announcing his candidacy that “it is...
Health Department closes daycare for not complying amid measles outbreak
The city Health Department shut down a preschool program tun by a Williamsburg yeshiva Monday for repeatedly refusing to turn over immunization and attendance records amid the measles outbreak. The...
It's 'impregnation vacation' time for Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey wanted us to know making love and not war is in her immediate future. The former WWE Raw women’s champion announced on her Instagram account that she and...
Firefighter 'seriously injured' battling Notre Dame blaze
A French firefighter has been "seriously injured" while battling the Notre Dame blaze, according to officials. The smoke-eater was one of roughly 400 firemen to be called down to the...
Kids are punishing parents who embarrass them on social media
Kids are parenting their moms and dads about oversharing on social media. A post on reddit is going viral after a middle schooler pleaded for advice on how to stop...
Part one of Yankees' revenge tour is upon us
Forget about the injuries. Remember the humiliation. The 6-9 Yankees need to move on from their early season pity party and realize it is payback time. It must start immediately,...
Notre Dame cathedral survives fire, 'saved and preserved': officials
Notre Dame's structure is saved, French authorities announced Monday night, close to four hours after a massive blaze broke out at the top of the historic Gothic cathedral. "We can...
FDNY commissioner supports firefighters battling Notre Dame fire
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro tweeted his support Monday for Paris firefighters working into the night -- and in hazardous conditions -- to battle the flames that ravaged historic Notre Dame...
Ocasio-Cortez refuses to meet with bank execs: report
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rebuffed overtures to meet with officials from some of Gotham’s largest banks since taking office in January, a Fox Business report said Monday. The...
Fitness instructors need to stop calling clients 'juicy' and 'delicious'
These days, taking a workout class in NYC can feel like you’ve mistakenly signed up for a cooking class in which you’re the entree. “Find that delicious stretch in your...
Police release sketch of man accused of groping woman on subway
This subway creep grabbed a 20-year-old woman's butt on a train in the East Village last month, police said Monday. The assault occurred March 29 while the woman was standing...
City slashes payouts for NYPD lawsuits over last 2 years
The city shelled out nearly a third less dough for lawsuits against the NYPD in the past two years, Comptroller Scott Stringer said Monday. The payments, involving settlements and court...
Doomed Fordham student's parents 'trying to process' tragedy
Relatives of the Fordham University student who plunged to her death in a campus clock tower are “crushed” and still “trying to make sense’’ of what happened, a family friend...
The moment injured Auburn gymnast knew 'something was a little wrong'
The Auburn University gymnast who suffered horrific leg injuries on video that went viral opened up Monday about the moment she knew "something was a little wrong." In her first...
Fraternity member dies after being shot by pellet gun at party
A California college student died after being shot by a pellet gun at a fraternity party, according to officials. Will Molina, a senior at Sacramento State, had passed out at...
XFL lands a Super Bowl Giants coach for its New York team
The local team in the reboot of the failed XFL fittingly is giving a reboot to a former Giants coach. Kevin Gilbride is set to be hired as the head...
Notre Dame cathedral fire may have been caused by renovation
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral was undergoing a $12 million renovation when it went up in flames Monday. The monument's spire -- now just a pile of ashes -- and its...
Fentanyl is now a weapon of mass destruction: DHS memo
For anyone who does not already realize that fentanyl ranks among the deadliest and most devious drugs out there, the Department of Homeland Security would like to underscore the point....
Trump's Ilhan Omar trap for Democrats and other commentary
Iconoclast: Dems Are Falling Into the Ilhan Omar Trap Many of President Trump’s tweets backfire, but his attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has “succeeded to perfection,” says David Frum at...
Yonkers boy accidentally shoots himself in head: cops
A 12-year-old Yonkers boy was clinging to life Monday after shooting himself in the head with an illegal gun in what police are investigating as a possible tragic accident, authorities...
Bystanders sing 'Ave Maria' as Notre Dame cathedral burns: video
Touching video on Monday shows onlookers softly singing "Ave Maria" as the historic Notre Dame cathedral burns. The footage posted to Twitter shows people of all ages singing the haunting...
'Human sacrifice' victims discovered at ancient burial site
Workers preparing to lay new water pipes have discovered a gruesome ancient burial site in the U.K. Some 26 human skeletons from the Iron Age and Roman periods were found...
Notre Dame cathedral may not survive blaze: firefighters
The next 90 minutes will be crucial to efforts to save what remains of the historic Notre Dame cathedral, French firefighters said. “There’s a risk that the great bell falls....
Staten Island celebrates borough's famed quintuplets
It’s already the big 1-0 for Staten Island’s most famous five! The borough’s only surviving quintuplets were feted Monday at the hospital where they were born a little over a...
Israeli nonprofit vows new moon mission after 1st crashes
JERUSALEM — The Israeli start-up behind last week’s failed lunar landing has vowed to create a second mission to steer a privately funded spacecraft onto the moon. Morris Kahn, Israeli...
Before and after photos show Notre Dame's devastation
Heartbreaking before and after photos show the extent of Notre Dame's devastation. An image taken on July 15, 2018, shows the 850-year-old Paris cathedral in all of its former glory....
Nets vs. 76ers: Mismatches make Brooklyn a live bet for Game 2
A huge part of basketball strategy is hunting mismatches on the floor. For the Nets, that mismatch was going small with 6-foot-7 Jared Dudley playing at center and forcing Boban...
Alain Vigneault lands with Rangers' rivals
Alain Vigneault is back in the Metropolitan Division. The former Rangers head coach has been hired by the rival Philadelphia Flyers to replace interim coach Scott Gordon, who had replaced...
Dad accused of letting baby die in car fire while fleeing cops
A South Carolina father is being accused by police of letting his 1-year-old daughter burn to death inside the back of his flaming vehicle while trying to flee officers on...
De Blasio: NYC wireless network crash is unacceptable
Mayor Bill de Blasio refused to stand by his embattled technology commissioner on Monday as the city's internal wireless network remained hobbled by a bug that the feds had warned...
Trump: Notre Dame cathedral fire is 'terrible sight to behold'
President Trump on Monday lamented the “terrible, terrible fire” that ravaged the famed cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. “I will tell you, the fire that they are having at...
San Francisco may charge to drive its famed crooked street
SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of tourists may soon have to pay as much as $10 to drive down a crooked street in San Francisco. An announcement was expected Monday on...
Man arrested for attacking transgender woman in Dallas
A man who was caught on camera beating a transgender woman after a traffic accident in Dallas has been arrested, police said. Edward Thomas, 29, was taken into custody by...
Why Keanu Reeves rides a horse through NYC in 'John Wick 3'
As the ruthless assassin in the "John Wick" series, Keanu Reeves has fought on a motorcycle, killed three men in a bar with just a pencil and used a Ford...
Twin sisters look like they're 'boxing' in the womb during ultrasound
It seems sibling rivalries can even start before birth, after a pair of identical twins from China were pictured "fighting" in the womb. The two baby girls -- nicknamed Cherry...
Chinese woman accused of sneaking into Mar-a-Lago denied bail
The Chinese national accused of infiltrating President Trump’s swanky South Florida resort — stoking fears of international espionage — was denied bail Monday, with a federal judge citing her “extreme...
Suffolk County adopts charitable gift fund to reduce taxes
ALBANY-- Suffolk County has become the first in New York to adopt a charitable gift fund to reduce federal taxes for homeowners. Through the “workaround” signed into law Monday, residents...
Construction worker survives iron rod through the head
These gruesome pictures show a man who miraculously survived after a long iron rod speared through his entire head. Construction worker Sanjay Bahe, 21, was doing some repair work at...
In South Sudan, midwives bring down deaths despite the odds
JUBA, South Sudan — Seated in a stifling hallway in South Sudan’s main hospital, the midwife recounted the day she watched a young mother bleed to death after giving birth....
Now Chris Davis' other brutal streak is over, too
Chris Davis’ deep freeze is over now, too. Davis, who ended an 0-for-54 slump dating back to last season with three hits on Saturday, ripped his first home run in...
Russia blocks news site for showing anti-Putin graffiti
MOSCOW -- Russian authorities blocked a regional news website over the weekend over a report about graffiti insulting Vladimir Putin, its chief editor said, under a new ban on insulting...
Workers rushing to salvage priceless Notre Dame cathedral art
Firefighters were rushing to save the priceless art and relics inside Paris’ historic Notre Dame cathedral after it went up in flames Monday -- and have successfully rescued one of...
Sudan protesters call for military council to be disbanded
KHARTOUM -- The Sudanese group that led protests against deposed President Omar al-Bashir called on Monday for the transitional military council that has taken power to be disbanded and for...
Sanders jumps ahead of Biden in 2020 poll
Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled past former Vice President Joe Biden among Democratic presidential candidates, according to a new survey released Monday.
Tourists ran for their lives as Notre Dame blaze erupted
Visitors to Notre Dame Cathedral ran for their lives when the Paris landmark went up in flames on Monday, according to a report.
Francesa exploded in WFAN hallways before disputed loss to Michael Kay
ESPN New York’s Michael Kay left Mike Francesa screaming in the FAN hallways after the buzz Kay’s show created with his Craig Carton post-sentencing interview, according to sources. Now the...
Horny alligators are cruising Florida streets looking for mates
Call them hot, hungry ... and horny. And if you’re in Florida, make sure to get out of the way of those alligators. May marks the start of gator mating...
Italian bank will pay $1.3B fine for money laundering
Federal and state regulators slapped an Italian bank operating in New York with $1.3 billion in fines and penalties for laundering about $6.76 billion through the US financial system —...
Trump says he will go ahead with plan to send migrants to sanctuary cities
President Trump said Monday that he plans to go ahead with his plan to send migrants to sanctuary cities.
Volkswagen is bringing a fully electric SUV to China
Volkswagen is planning to release a fully electric SUV in China that could compete with Tesla’s Model X. The German automaker said Sunday the ID. ROOMZZ will be unveiled at...
Cardinal Dolan prays for aid as Notre Dame cathedral fire rages
Notre Dame didn’t have a prayer, but try telling that to Timothy Cardinal Dolan. The holy man rushed to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan on Monday to pray for the...
'The Good Fight' under fire for tweeting image with words 'Assassinate' and 'Trump'
CBS web series "The Good Fight" is under fire for tweeting out an image from the show featuring a list of words topped with "Assassinate," "President" and "Trump" in succession....
Proposed sugar label could save $31B in health care costs: study
Soda is sweet — but billions of dollars in savings is even sweeter. When the Food and Drug Administration announced in 2016 that manufacturers would soon be required to disclose...
China seizes 2,700 ivory tusks in massive smuggling case
BEIJING — China has seized more than 2,700 ivory tusks in what customs authorities are calling the country’s biggest smuggling case in years. China’s Customs Administration announced Monday that it...
NYCHA will X-ray apartments to check for lead paint contamination
The scandal-rocked New York City Housing Authority has finally launched its new effort to identify apartments contaminated with lead paint using sophisticated X-ray gear, officials announced Monday. “For the first...
Liverpool's Mo Salah provides another reminder that he’s truly elite
The reigning Player of the Year reminded fans that he's still pretty good during Liverpool's 2-0 defeat of Chelsea on Sunday.
Witnesses flock to social media as flames consume Notre Dame cathedral
Stunned throngs flocked to France's historic Notre Dame cathedral as it burned Monday, some screaming in horror while others prayed and sang religious hymns as they watched flames consume the...
Notre Dame's storied history through the centuries
It took 200 years to build, but now a fire is gutting Paris’ iconic, 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral in a matter of hours.
Woman allegedly attacked husband after he stayed mum on 'pretty' question
A woman in Texas allegedly assaulted her common-law husband after he didn't respond when she asked if she was pretty. Lizeth Guadalupe Ramirez, 20, was arrested late Tuesday after the...
Trump to award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump said Monday that he had spoken with Tiger Woods following his sensational comeback win in the Masters at Augusta National a day earlier— and promised to award him...
Boston University professor fired over sex harassment on Antarctica trips
A Boston University geology professor has been fired in connection with sexual harassment allegations from two women during field expeditions to Antarctica, according to university officials. David Marchant – a...
Chicago Fire youth coach allegedly groomed girls for sex
A coach for the Chicago Fire junior soccer club has been fired after allegedly grooming three young girls for sex, including one he urged not to wear a bra to...
Notre Dame cathedral fire in Paris
The 856-year-old Notre Dame cathedral in central Paris is on fire.
Selena Gomez defies Coachella style rules with new look
Selena Gomez doesn’t follow trends, she sets them! Over the weekend, the 26-year-old singer surprised her loyal fan cult of 148 million Instagram followers with a surprise performance at the...
Eli Manning is ready for Giants' draft decision
No one will be affected more profoundly than Eli Manning if the Giants next week select a quarterback early in the NFL draft. Manning, of course, knows this better than...
Notre Dame cathedral spire falls as fire rages
This is the moment the flaming spire of the Notre Dame cathedral fell down as a blaze roared through the historic building Monday. Shocking footage posted on Twitter shows the...
Thousands of climate change activists block streets in London
LONDON -- Thousands of environmental activists paralyzed parts of central London on Monday by blocking Marble Arch, Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge in a bid to force the government to...
Bre Tiesi posts cryptic message after Johnny Manziel breakup
Bre Tiesi appears to be looking ahead following her split from Johnny Manziel.
Diabetes drug may prevent or slow kidney disease, study finds
A drug that’s used to help control blood sugar in people with diabetes has now been shown to help prevent or slow kidney disease, which causes millions of deaths each...
Mainstream retailers are embracing CBD products
NEW YORK — Mainstream retailers are leaping into the world of products like skin creams and oils that tout such benefits as reducing anxiety and helping you sleep. The key...
US measles cases surge again as outbreak nears record
The number of measles cases across the US rose for the third week in a row, bringing the total to 555 -- the highest number in the past five years,...
These are the tweets Magic Johnson chose over the Lakers
The return of an uncensored Magic to Twitter hasn’t exactly been magical. A stated part of Magic Johnson’s resignation as Lakers president earlier this month was because he missed publicly...
Massive fire rips through Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
A blaze erupted at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris on Monday, according to AFP.
Trump applauds Cher for her stance on sanctuary cities
President Trump to Cher: I got you, babe.
EU approves copyright overhaul in blow to Google, Facebook
BRUSSELS -- Google will have to pay publishers for news snippets and Facebook filter out protected content under new copyright rules aimed at ensuring fair compensation for the European Union’s...
Dog smashes through window in pursuit on mailman
Home surveillance video captured the hilarious moment when a mailman got spooked by a barking dog. As if the pooch’s loud barks weren’t scary enough, the freaked-out mailman really jumps...
AOC says she's cutting back on social media for her health
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who likely owes her seat in Congress to her sophisticated use of social media, now says she’s giving up Facebook and cutting back on Instagram and Twitter...
Auto heir's NYC lair finds buyer after $7M price chop
Jean "Johnny" Pigozzi, the wealthy Simca automobile heir, is in contract to sell his triplex penthouse at Manhattan's Hotel des Artistes. The Upper West Side spread first went on the...
Soccer star's leg break so gruesome that ref bursts into tears
A distraught referee burst into tears at the sight of a Senegal goalkeeper's double leg break. Bamlak Tessema, an Ethiopian official, was spotted crying after the horrific injury during Horoya...
Most college graduates can't answer these basic money questions
This will peak your interest. Consumer banking firm Sallie Mae released its new “Majoring in Money” study of hundreds of current and recently graduated college students up to age 29...
'Superbug' germs found all over hospital patients' hands: study
Every corner of the hospital prominently features hand sinks, hand sanitizer stations and reminders to wash regularly. And while health care providers are trained to clean up constantly, a new...
Bran Stark was the meme king on 'Game of Thrones'
“Game of Thrones” is back — and you know what that means: Memes are coming. Along with theories about Arya killing the Night King, of course. After the Season 8...
Great gauchos: It's rodeo week in Uruguay
A gallery of gauchos, or cowboys, during traditional rodeo week in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Redacted Mueller report to be released on Thursday
Attorney General William Barr will deliver a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s nearly 400-page report on Russian election meddling to Congress on Thursday.
Are Jaime's days numbered on 'Game of Thrones' Season 8?
Sunday night's Season 8 premiere of "Game of Thrones" ended with Jaime Lannister's (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) arrival at Winterfell. The last person he expected to see was waiting in the corner...
WikiLeaks says Julian Assange's cat is safe
Julian Assange's beloved "Embassy Cat" -- who kept him company during his years in isolation -- is "safe," WikiLeaks confirmed in the wake of the hacker's arrest last week. The...
Terrifying ‘dirt storm’ caused apocalyptic driving conditions
Thick dirt storms created treacherous driving conditions along US-84 in the area near Anton, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the blowing dirt and high winds have...
How new Packers coach is handling the Rodgers-McCarthy drama
As far as Matt LaFleur is concerned, the alleged dysfunction between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy should stay exactly where it is: the past. Addressing Bleacher Report's recent story, which...
Giants watch as Russell Wilson contract face-off escalates
Monday is Tax Day across America, but one NFL star has his own self-imposed deadline. And the Giants certainly could have a vested interest. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gave the...
Fertility doctor used his own sperm to secretly father 49 kids
DNA results have confirmed a Dutch fertility doctor secretly used his own sperm to inseminate patients without their consent and father 49 children. After a drawn-out court battle, a judge...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn't excited by a Biden run
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who worked as an organizer for Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, said she's not hot on former Vice President Joe Biden running for the White House...
Goldman Sachs slashes bonuses as profits tumble
Working for Goldman Sachs doesn’t pay like it used to. The Wall Street behemoth slashed its average pay package by a fifth during the first quarter, as traders struggled with...
Public advocate contender's campaign paid $115K to boyfriend: aide
An aide who worked on Nomiki Konst’s failed bid for public advocate has filed a complaint alleging Konst’s campaign paid $114,918 in taxpayer funds to a firm associated with her...
Behind the chess match developing in Nets-76ers series
PHILADELPHIA -- Can teamwork trump talent? The Nets are going to find out. Brooklyn’s first-round playoff series has started in earnest now that they’ve stolen a road game. The chess...
Trump blasts Pelosi for backing Ilham Omar's 9/11 'hate' comments
President Trump slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday for defending Rep. Ilhan Omar over her controversial remarks about the 9/11 terror attacks and called on her to investigate the...
Tax Day 2019: Ease the pain with deals on eats, drinks, services
The dreaded day has arrived: April 15, aka Tax Day 2019. And along with it comes an annual tradition: easing the pain of chasing that midnight filing deadline with some...
Stranded dog found swimming 130 miles off Thailand shore rescued
This is the heartwarming moment a stranded dog was rescued after being found swimming in the Gulf of Thailand - 130 miles from the shore. Workers onboard an oil rig...
UK proposes disabling social media ‘like’ feature for children
LONDON — Britain’s privacy regulator wants to stop kids from being able to “like” posts on Facebook and other social media sites as part of tough new rules it’s proposing...
'Aggressive' flag design on police cars divides California town
A decision to get a little more patriotic on police vehicles is sparking a veritable flag fight in one California coastal town, where some critics say a stars-and-stripes graphic is...
More restaurants adding health care surcharges to diners' bill
A few restaurants in Austin, Texas, are the latest to ask diners to chip in a little extra for the sake of their employees’ health and well-being. Foreign & Domestic,...
AOC really thinks there's still a way to impeach Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is on board with trying to impeach President Trump, a position at odds with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “I think you could reach in a...
NASA picks SpaceX to crash rocket into 'hazardous' asteroid and redirect it
NASA has chosen SpaceX for a daring mission to crash into a "hazardous" asteroid's moon -- knocking it off course. The rocket firm -- helmed by Tesla chief Elon Musk...
Dazzling meteorite lights up the night sky
A meteorite crashed through Earth’s atmosphere off the coast of Brazil. The celestial sight, which likely burn up 22 miles over the Atlantic Ocean, was captured by the Brazilian Meteor...
Baby born without anus comes home after months in hospital
A Pennsylvania family was able to bring home one of their twins who was born in July without an anus and forced to undergo seven surgeries and still requires a...
Mayor accused of soliciting prostitute at massage parlor
A Virginia mayor is accused of soliciting a prostitute -- but claims the charges are all because he "got the mayor title," according to a new report. Hollis Tharpe was...
Seychelles president delivers first-ever live underwater appeal to save oceans
DESROCHES ISLAND, Seychelles — In a striking speech delivered from deep below the ocean’s surface, the Seychelles president on Sunday made a global plea for stronger protection of the “beating...
Animal shelter owner pleads guilty after 64 dead cats found on property
A Minnesota woman pleaded guilty on Friday after more than 100 animals — including 64 dead ones — were found on her property. Caycee Bregel, 25, was sentenced to 200...
LeBron James is having plenty of fun without the NBA playoffs
For this year's postseason, LeBron James has switched from sneakers to slides. James, whose Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention back in March, appears to be making the most of...
Men's beards carry more harmful germs than dog fur: study
Who let the beards out? Woof! A new study which sampled men's beards found more harmful bacteria in human whiskers than in dog fur. "The researchers found a significantly higher...
DUI suspect crashes SUV, streaks inside stranger's home: cops
This Connecticut man may have stripped off all his clothes in a wild crime spree -- but he couldn't wipe the smile off his face. Joseph Achenbach, 35, flashed a...
Enes Kanter's big moment comes with a Knicks dig
If Enes Kanter wanted a revenge tour, this is one way to start. The Trail Blazers big man opened the playoffs with 20 points and a career playoff-high 18 rebounds...
Campus cops on leave after pinning black Columbia University student
A black Columbia University student was pinned down by public safety officers after failing to show his student identification card, sparking a heated confrontation that led to several officers being...
Trump thinks Boeing should 'rebrand' in wake of recent tragedies
President Trump gave Boeing some advice about its 737 Max 8 aircraft that has been grounded worldwide after two fatal crashes, suggesting the airline company "REBRAND" the plane with another...
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon explore the cosmos as The Delirium
The Claypool Lennon Delirium recently released "South of Reality" and will perform at Brooklyn Steel.
The best spring color trends of 2019: Here's what to buy
Just hue it! Put some spring in your style with the coolest colors of the season — lavender, green, yellow and coral — according to The Post's fashion gurus.
Trump renews call to probe Clinton, DNC: 'Investigate the investigators'
President Trump set the stage for the possible release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report this week by repeating the findings of Attorney General William Barr's summary and suggested, "INVESTIGATE...
Parents sue over city's mandatory measles vaccination order
A group of vaccination opponents claim city officials overstepped their bounds — and violated their religious beliefs — by imposing an emergency order last week making measles vaccinations mandatory, according...
Bystanders save blind man who fell onto subway tracks seconds before train arrives
BETHESDA, Md. — Bystanders sprang into action when a blind man fell onto subway tracks in a Washington, DC, suburb. News outlets report security video shows the man using his...
Workers begin removing fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor
TOKYO — The operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant began removing fuel Monday from a cooling pool at one of three reactors that melted down in the 2011 disaster,...
Red Cross nurse kidnapped by ISIS in 2013 might still be alive
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's foreign minister confirmed Monday that a New Zealand nurse has been held captive by the Islamic State group in Syria for almost six years,...
Airport's garden oasis houses world's largest indoor waterfall
If your flight is ever delayed at The Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, it's safe to say you won't mind. Inside the travel hub is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall,...
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills mother and daughter
BAKER, La. — A Louisiana coroner says carbon monoxide poisoning killed a mother and daughter who were found dead after an apartment fire. The Advocate reports that the East Baton...
Tax Day is here, but that doesn't mean everyone is prepared
Procrastinating New Yorkers spent Sunday putting the finishing touches on their tax returns on the last weekend before Monday’s deadline. “I just got super busy this year and I let...
Cop hits boy with patrol car, killing him in front of his brother
A 12-year-old boy in New Jersey is dead after being struck by a cop car on Sunday night, according to officials. The youngster was walking with his brother and two...
Tornado watch issued for New York City on Monday
A tornado watch lasting until 7 a.m. Monday was issued for New York City and the surrounding areas early Monday by the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms packing heavy...
Red Sox will get the best of struggling Orioles start
Gooood Morning Boston! Happy Patriots/Jackie Robinson/Tax Day! Last year the annual Red Sox Patriots’ Day game was cancelled when about “42” inches of rain fell and the forecast suggests this...
Bronx man fatally shot by cops after charging at them with knife
A Bronx police officer fatally shot a man nicknamed “Chaos” when he charged at cops twice with a stick and a knife, once after being tased, according to law-enforcement sources....
This is who D’Angelo Russell was destined to be all along
PHILADELPHIA — Sometimes, it takes time. Sometimes it actually takes four years, which, in a sporting world ruled by instant gratification, can seem like a career and a half. Sometimes...
This hole changed everything for Tiger Woods at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 12th hole at Augusta National usually has something to say about who wins the Masters. The storied par-3 proved critical again Sunday afternoon, opening the door...
Nets getting an unlikely assist in attempt to contain Joel Embiid
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 2 of the Nets-Sixers first-round playoff series, but Kenny Atkinson said he fully expects the All-Star center to return to being Superman...
'Cancerous': Knicks players quietly couldn't stand standout rookie
If Kevin Durant becomes a Knick, rookie guard Allonzo Trier will have at least one teammate who will like him. Trier admitted last week he’s “absolutely’’ hoping the Knicks can...
Mets' Pete Alonso show is about to get more dangerous
ATLANTA — There probably isn’t a major league ballpark too big for Pete Alonso’s mighty swing. On the flip side, there are bandboxes in which an imagination can run wild...
Ilhan Omar says death threats have increased since Trump tweet
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she has experienced a surge in death threats since the release of President Trump's Twitter video about her 9/11 comments. The Minnesota congresswoman released a statement...
Ignored veteran pitcher is forcing Yankees to take notice
MOOSIC, Pa. — “I’m going to put everything I can here, try the best I can. If it’s not good enough for 30 teams ...” And it dawns on him....