December 31, 2019

Monsey stabbing attack victim may never wake up: family

One of the men wounded in the stabbing rampage at a Rockland County Hanukkah celebration may never wake up, his family said in a statement Tuesday.

Trump says he doesn't want, or foresee, war with Iran in the new year

President Trump said Tuesday he wants peace -- not war -- with Iran in the new year. At the New Year's Eve bash at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach,...

Joe Douglas on where he sees Jets going from here

Jets general manager Joe Douglas looks at the end of 2019 and sees a beginning. Douglas acknowledged that finishing 7-9 is “not where we want to be,” but praised the...

Judge won’t say why he freed Monsey stabbing suspect last year

Asked why he set free a man who went on to allegedly attack five Orthodox Jews with a machete at a Hanukkah party in a Monsey rabbi’s home, an Orange...

Pulaski progress: Itty-bitty bollard replaces cone to protect pedestrians

There's been some paltry progress on the Pulaski. The city has apparently upped its futile attempt to block cars from the Pulaski Bridge's pedestrian walkway -- replacing a lone traffic...

New bail reform laws set to start on New Year's Day

The alleged one-woman crime wave who was recently cut loose twice in three days is the poster child for the chaos to come when state bail reforms kick in Wednesday,...

Cuomo proposes law forcing phone carriers to block robocalls

A day after President Trump signed a bill giving federal agencies more muscle to protect consumers from the daily barrage of robocalls, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed state legislation that would...

St. John's blows chance at upset in crushing loss to Butler

It all happened in a blur. The comeback. The lead. Then the heartbreaking final minute. What looked to be a blowout loss almost became a thrilling victory but ended up...

Why New York criminals are celebrating the New Year

It’s the Year of the Perp. The start of the new decade couldn’t look better for New York’s criminal defendants, thanks to a slew of reforms and handouts that critics...

Steve Cohen one of few bright spots in bad year for hedge funds

The hedge fund industry’s bloodbath continued in 2019 with more hedge funds shutting down than launching for the fifth year in a row. Some 540 hedge funds had liquidated by...

Fury as Sydney goes ahead with fireworks display amid deadly bushfires

Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks display went ahead as planned -- despite calls for officials to scrap the show in light of the wildfires tearing through Australia. Some 280,000 people...

The roaring ’20s have begun

Out with the old, in with the new ... decade! The world welcomed 2020 with celebrations, including the most famous one, right here in New York. The tiny South Pacific...

NYPD, FDNY projected to spend more than $130M combined on overtime

New York’s Finest and Bravest are projected to blow their overtime budgets by a combined $137 million this fiscal year, a state watchdog has told The Post. The biggest chunk comes...

Top DOE official busted on child sex charge was not fully vetted by agency

The city never got around to doing a full background check on a former senior Department of Education official who was busted Sunday for allegedly trying to arrange sex with...

US readies 4K troops for deployment after US Embassy attack in Iraq

As many as 4,000 US troops have been put on standby by the Pentagon for possible deployment to Kuwait in response to an attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad,...

Donald Trump doubled his tweets in 2019

President Trump hit Twitter’s "send" button more than twice as often in 2019 as in 2018. Trump sent more than 7,700 missives on the social media service in 2019 —...

Cole Haan shoes and handbags 65% off for end-of-year sale

You can get some major deals on Cole Haan items during its huge end-of-year sale — with the brand offering great savings on shoes, accessories,and more. Sale items are up...

Cuomo signs 'design build' bill that could save NYC billions

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the “design build” legislation Tuesday that will allow New York City to save millions on public construction projects. The bill allows government agencies to combine design...

Kim Jong Un says North Korea no longer bound by nuke test ban

Kim Jong-un says North Korea no longer feels "unilaterally bound" to its self-imposed ban on nuclear weapons testing. The reclusive dictator on Wednesday, local time, also warned he would soon...

Domino's flips $30 pies to Times Square ball drop revelers

It's all about the dough for these Big Apple entrepreneurs! An enterprising Midtown Domino's pizza restaurant is cashing in on the Times Square ball drop  -- hawking pies to ravenous...

NYCHA falls behind on lead sweep of public housing apartments

The city’s embattled Housing Authority is ending 2019 the way it began — behind the ball on lead paint checks. Officials have only inspected 28,000 of the 137,000 apartments they...

New York residents fleeing to sunny Florida — and New Jersey: study

Residents escaping New York state at an alarming rate are fleeing to Florida more than any other state. More than one in five New Yorkers who left — 21.3% —...

Where to live in New York City in 2020

The eight areas with the most new apartments -- condos and rentals combined -- in the pipeline range from the Financial District to Flatbush.

Missing Oregon woman's parents want answers after no evidence she disappeared on hike

The parents of a missing Oregon woman who was last seen with her boyfriend are pleading for answers after no evidence was uncovered to verify claims that she vanished on...

How Henrik Lundqvist is dealing with his new role

EDMONTON, Alberta — The league has changed so drastically in the past few years that Henrik Lundqvist doesn’t see the value in looking back. The Rangers goalie knows how different...

The left's constant victimhood olympics is a gift to anti-Semites

Police have arrested a 38-year-old black man from Orange Country, NY, for stabbing five Jews in the home of a Hasidic rabbi in Monsey on the seventh night of Hanukkah....

Achilles surgery won't deter Giants' interest in keeping center

One of the cruelest twists of the Giants season happened with less than five minutes left in the final game. On an otherwise meaningless snap, Halapio — a 2014 draft...

Why Trump starts 2020 poised for reelection

Here we are: 2020, with Election Day just 11 months off and President Trump looking like an ever better bet for reelection. Trump’s strength has three main sources: the success...

R.I.P., Gertrude Himmelfarb — one of America’s greatest minds

Gertrude Himmelfarb, a giant of 20th-century American letters, died Monday; she was 97. Reviewing her 1968 masterpiece, “Victorian Minds,” in Commentary, the sociologist Robert Nisbet wrote: “Doubtless, God could create...

16- and 17-year-olds now eligible to pre-register to vote

ALBANY — You gotta start them young! Beginning today, many teenagers across New York will be able to preregister to vote thanks to a new law aimed at boosting turnout....

More scaffolds won’t make NYC safer — we must fix Department of Buildings

Impulsive reactions to the ­recent, horrific death of architect Erica Tishman — who was killed when a chunk of terra cotta fell from a building on Seventh Avenue in Midtown...

Trump threatens Iran on Twitter — then wishes Tehran ‘Happy New Year!’

President Trump threatened Iran Tuesday, declaring that the Islamic Republic would pay a "BIG PRICE" for a violent protest at the US Embassy in Baghdad — before wishing Tehran a...

Distraught man threatens to leap from 'Eiffel Tower'

A man torn up over a split with his wife tried to throw himself off the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday. No, not that one. This guy climbed La Torre Eiffel...

Alex Jones to pay $100K in Sandy Hook case for 'defamatory lies'

Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $100,000 in legal costs and fees to the father of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. Texas District Judge Scott...

Dave Gettleman took a beating in his 12-round bout with media

Dave Gettleman in one corner, the media in the other corner, they should have held this one inside the squared circle at Madison Square Garden. Round 1: Gettleman has his...

Australian zoo boss takes home monkeys, red pandas amid bushfires

Pandas and monkeys were saved from bushfires threatening a zoo in Australia -- when the head of the animal hub took the creatures home with him, according to a new...

The New Year's vow everyone should make: Read at least 20 minutes a day

’Tis the season for resolutions, and as we all begin developing our individual and collective vision for a successful 2020, I would like to challenge every New Yorker to make...

Devils sneak past Bruins in wild shootout win

Damon Severson took a ribbing from his teammates as the unlikely shootout star for the Devils. Severson scored in the sixth round on Tuesday to give the Devils a 3-2...

Germany shuts nuclear plant as it phases out atomic energy

BERLIN — Germany is shutting down one of its seven remaining nuclear power plants as part of a planned phase-out of atomic energy production by the end of 2022. Utility...

Pope Francis slaps at woman's hand after she latches onto him

A visibly testy Pope Francis had to yank his arm away from the clutches of an over-zealous woman in St. Peter's Square on Tuesday, slapping at the woman's hand twice...

Casey Cizikas' two-goal night propels Islanders past Capitals

WASHINGTON — Casey Cizikas just might pull off another 20-goal season with more efforts similar to the one on Tuesday against the Capitals. The fourth-line center scored his seventh and...

Prince fans can now wear clothes made by his favorite designers

Prince fans can now dress like it's 1999. Designers who worked with the late rock icon from 2011 until his death in 2016 have released a collection of styles inspired...

What Knicks are expecting in Carmelo Anthony's return

Several current Knicks fully expect the loudest ovation to start the new decade at the Garden to go to an opposing player. Carmelo Anthony, the team’s marquee star for much...

Amazon driver refuses to deliver booze to UK granny without ID

Somebody get this poor woman her sherry.

Dad outraged to learn hotel was hosting orgy right under his nose

He doesn't swing that way. A hot-and-bothered dad is slamming a Sacramento hotel for hosting a 1,000-person orgy without alerting its guests, according to a report. The father of four...

MeTV boosting already packed lineup of classic series

That's quite a bonanza for fans of television from a certain era.

Famed Jesuit priest abused boy 1,000 times around the world: lawsuit

Robert J. Goldberg, now 61, describes years of psychological control and sexual abuse he suffered from age 11 into adulthood while working as a valet for the late Rev. Donald...

What to watch on New Year's Day 2020

New Year’s Day is a time to make resolutions -- and to pay the consequences of partying the night before by spending the day watching TV on your couch. Luckily...

Cat lover sues woman over adopted pet's ap-paw-ling sleeping arrangements

The claws are out! A cancer-ridden cat lover has launched a vicious court battle against the woman who took in her beloved feline -- because the new cat mom doesn’t...

'KFC couple' gets dream wedding after viral proposal video

The internet provides. The couple who got engaged at a South African KFC in November got hitched on Tuesday — in a luxurious ceremony sponsored by companies who found their...

Missing teen found dead in pond after leaving home with fishing pole

A missing Tennessee teen's body has been recovered from a pond, two days after he left home with a fishing pole and vanished, officials said. Seanquvias Maurice Howard, 16, was...

Antonio Brown accuses Saints of using him for 'publicity stunt' in video

Antonio Brown would know a thing or two about publicity stunts. The former New England Patriots wide receiver accused the Saints on Monday of using him for a "publicity stunt"...

Justin Bieber documentary series 'Seasons' to premiere on YouTube

The Biebs is back. Bad boy-turned-Bible-toting superstar Justin Bieber is teasing his long-awaited musical comeback with a 10-part YouTube docuseries called “Justin Bieber: Seasons,” set to premiere Jan. 27, with...

Doing good deeds actually reduces physical pain: study

Be nice — for your own sake. A new study has found that doing a good deed not only helps the recipient, but brings the giver physical pleasure and pain...

Dave Gettleman makes plea for time on shaky Giants ground

Right from the very start of a 28-minute thrust-and-parry session where no blood was spilled but plenty of angst was released, Dave Gettleman acknowledged what so many Giants fans are...

Raging wildfires force 4,000 people to flee Australian town toward waterfront

PERTH, Australia — Wildfires burning across Australia’s two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions and killed at least two people while more property...

Manhattan inmate breaks guard's nose in brutal attack

The violent encounter happened at the Manhattan Detention Complex around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday when an inmate refused to get in his cell.

5-inch 'dragon horn' sprouting out of man's back is a nightmare come true

This is not what they meant by "grabbing life by the horns." A UK man baffled doctors after a 5-inch cancerous "dragon horn" sprouted out of his back despite him...

Lubov and Max Azria's Fisher Island penthouse cuts price

FASHION designer Lubov Azria — who founded BCBG Max Azria with her late husband Max — has re-listed their Miami penthouse for $5.9 million. It has been on the market...

Rare centuries-old wood house in Manhattan now $3M cheaper

The clapboard townhouse at 17 Grove St., which dates back to 1822, is on that market for $8.75 million, down from $12 million when it first listed in April.

This wasn’t the GM who was supposed to pay for Odell Beckham trade

Freddie Kitchens has some company -- namely, the man who hired and fired him all within a year. A day after the Browns fired Kitchens after one disappointing season, general...

A haunting look inside China's worsening opioid crisis

Yin had vowed dozens of times to quit. He tried ice baths, saunas, and Russian vodka. He took a fistful of an antipsychotic that made him feel like his heart...

WeWork co-founder wants $21M for Greenwich Village house

The chief culture officer of the embattled coworking company has put his four-bedroom house at 18 W. 11th St. in Greenwich Village on the market.

Texas shooter had been fed by church many times before deadly rampage

The Texas shooter who opened fire at a church service had been fed by the congregation on several occasions before he gunned down parishioners in a deadly rampage, church leaders...

Chris Hemsworth eyes $12.5M NYC penthouse for pied-à-terre

While the "Avengers" star lives primarily in Byron Bay with wife Elsa Pataky and their three kids, he checked out a 3,554-square-foot, three-bedroom pad at the Beekman Residences in the...

Alamo Bowl could provide last betting thrill before New Year

Unfortunately, the New Year’s Eve bowl schedule is devoid of blockbusters, but the nightcap that should end just before the ball drops in Times Square has thriller potential for fans...

Beware of the smart device: Ways to stay private and safe

NEW YORK — Did someone invite a spy into your home over the holidays? Maybe so, if a friend or family member gave you a voice-controlled speaker or some other...

Town abandons New Year's Eve possum drop after outcry

Andrews, North Carolina has nixed its tradition of dropping a live possum at the stroke of midnight -- the odd celebration born as a "redneck response" to the Big Apple's...

Stars of TLC's 'Hot & Heavy' say 'they don't feel exploited at all'

“Hot & Heavy,” a controversial new reality show exploring "mixed-weight relationships" on TLC, follows three couples and struggles they face.

Feral, herpes-infected monkeys wreaking havoc in Florida

And did we mention they're really fast swimmers?

Giants GM finally explains Giants' Leonard Williams trade

Dave Gettleman traded two draft picks for information, not production. The then two-win Giants’ decision to deal a third-round pick (No. 68) in 2020 and either a fourth- or fifth-round...

Giuliani rips de Blasio over anti-Semitic attacks: 'You're responsible'

Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday resumed his public war with Mayor de Blasio — calling him “lazy,” and a “failure” and asserting that Hizzoner “broke my heart” by ending some of his...

How the 'Party of Five' reboot was ripped from the headlines

Count “Party of Five” among the classic shows to get a reboot. The original show, which aired six seasons on Fox from 1994 to 2000, boasted a talented young cast...

Giants candidate adds some doubt to NFL interest with family talk

Either Matt Rhule is just playing hard to get or the Giants may have to look elsewhere for their next head coach. Rhule said Tuesday he plans on being back...

Carlos Ghosn joins long line of finance fugitives

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn became the latest high-profile financial fugitive to make a cinematic escape from law-enforcement authorities this week. Mercenaries posing as musicians reportedly helped Ghosn flee financial...

Wild video shows violent vigilante beatdown of Bronx subway 'abductor'

A group of vigilantes served up some street justice to a Bronx man charged with trying to abduct a young woman on the subway, disturbing new video shows. The clip,...

Pee-brained woman hatches scheme to pass off dog urine as her own for drug test

A Kentucky woman was busted after she tried to pass off dog pee as her own to her probation officer, police said.

Possible motive emerges in killing of Army sergeant's wife

An Army sergeant in Mississippi killed his wife because she planned to divorce him, the woman’s heartbroken sister claims. Shauna Harris, 36, was found fatally shot on Dec. 22 in...

Orthodox Jewish man attacked on street in yet another NYC anti-Semitic assault

Troubling video has emerged of a previously unreported attack on an Orthodox Jewish man who was bashed with a chair and punched by a group of assailants in Brooklyn --...

US deploying more troops to protect US Embassy in Baghdad

The US military on Tuesday said it will deploy more troops to the US Embassy in Baghdad after supporters of an Iranian-backed militia stormed the compound while chanting "Death to...

Here are the best New Year's sales at Aldo, Bloomingdale's and more

A new year is here. And to celebrate 2020, some of your favorite retailers are rolling back prices for some massive end-of-year sales. From shoes to electronics and home goods,...

Heartwarming moment Ohio cop reunited 3-year-old with stuffed bunny

This is an exemplary case of awwwww enforcement.

Mom, son who died in Louisiana plane crash will get joint funeral

The mother and son who died in the fiery Louisiana plane crash that also claimed sports reporter Carley McCord's life will be laid to rest in a joint funeral.

Bronx teen in custody for killing man over $1

Police charged a teenager with murder and gang assault Tuesday for the fatal Christmas Eve mugging of a Bronx man -- over just $1, police said. Abu Conteh, 18, was...

Ex-college football player caught on doorbell camera confessing to killing sister: cops

Former University of Texas at San Antonio football player Michael Egwuagu was allegedly captured on a doorbell camera confessing to the murder of his pregnant sister, according to a new...

Knife-wielding goons harass teen with anti-Semitic taunts

A pair of goons flashed a knife as they yelled “Hey Jew boy” at a Brooklyn teen — the latest in a string of unsettling anti-Semitic incidents in the Big...

Dave Gettleman's new Giants promises: 'Computer folks' and eventual success

Dave Gettleman is getting another year to prove he can turn the Giants around. Perhaps the "four computer folks" the team recently hired can help. Speaking for the first time...

Test your skills with our pop culture quiz of the decade

You can say many things about the 2010s, but you can't say they weren't entertaining. We all met the meat dress, Miley Cyrus grew up, Lin-Manuel Miranda made the world...

TikTok booted from US Army phones

The US Army has banned soldiers from using the Beijing-based social media app TikTok on government phones, citing security concerns. It‘s an about-face for the military branch, which as recently...

Hudson Bay, owner of Saks, up 17 percent on deal reports

Shares of Saks Fifth Avenue’s owner are soaring by more than 17 percent Tuesday on reports that the company is close to reaching a deal to go private. The Toronto-based...

Inside ex-Nissan boss' daring escape from Japan in musical instrument case

The 65-year-old former CEO made his escape after receiving a visit at his Tokyo home from a band whose members turned out to be mercenaries.

Knicks podcast: Looking ahead to 2020

It's a brand-new episode of "Big Apple Buckets" to close out 2019. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your pods. New episodes come out every Tuesday afternoon in 2020....

Florida man blows hand off after lighting firework in truck

A 27-year-old Florida man partially severed his hand -- and will likely need to have it amputated -- after he lit a firework inside a truck.

Andy Grammer mourns Carley McCord after final post featured song lyric

Singer Andy Grammer paid tribute to sports reporter Carley McCord, calling her a "sweet girl" after she died in a Louisiana plane crash shortly after she posted a lyric from...

Mom accidentally records herself instead of daughter's proposal

At least she managed to capture ­someone’s reaction to the proposal. A mom in New Mexico has gone viral for her startling lack of videography skills -- but at least...

Parent seeks 'nanny' for child — an 18-year-old kid in college

A job ad for a nanny has emerged online - to cook and clean for an 18-year-old university student. The job listing was posted two days ago by a concerned...

Instagram Top 9: How to get it — and where your personal info goes

How to make sure your #TopNine isn't too revealing.

NFL team's years of vicious family in-fighting comes down to ultimatum

The Denver Broncos might be for sale if the Bowlen family cannot unanimously approve a successor. Broncos president and chief executive Joe Ellis announced on Monday that all seven of...

Woman plunges 15 feet from rooftop, is trapped between buildings

A woman became trapped between two buildings when she tumbled 10 feet down a roof gap in Noho -- and her pals didn't miss her because they assumed she had...

Our favorite gadgets from 2019

2020 is nearly here, and you better believe the new year is going to usher in all sorts of innovative gadgets, gizmos and other tech breakthroughs that will help you...

Ex-inmate sues Michigan officials for refusing to reverse colostomy

Jail and prison health care providers in Michigan refused to perform a surgery to reverse an inmate’s colostomy so they wouldn’t have to foot the bill, a new lawsuit claims....

Trump says he will sign 'phase one' of China trade deal

The president said "phase one" includes some components that derailed trade talks between the two countries earlier this year.

Revelers pack Times Square for New Year's Eve ball drop

They've got 2020 vision. Thousands of bundled-up revelers have begun streaming into Times Square on New Year's Eve, ready to bid adieu to 2019 and ring in the new decade....

Doomsday writer claimed 'angels' warned him about first wife's mysterious death

The Idaho doomsday writer who has been linked along with his newlywed wife to a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances claimed to have prophesied a former spouse's demise, according...

Microsoft targets North Korean hackers who stole 'sensitive' info

Microsoft has disabled dozens of websites that North Korean hackers used to steal personal information from Americans and others, the tech giant said.

Doug Marrone survives as Jaguars give him chance post-Tom Coughlin

Doug Marrone has survived. The Jaguars are bringing back Marrone as their head coach and Dave Caldwell as their general manager after a second straight losing season, owner Shad Khan...

Monsey stabbing suspect booted by Marines after 'fraudulent enlistment'

Accused Monsey attacker Grafton Thomas was kicked out of Marine Corps boot camp for lying to his recruiters — and apparently never got enough training to effectively wield a machete....

Pickup artists: Terrifying truck photo revealed to be prank

Talk about a cliffhanger. Tennessee park officials alarmed social media users after sharing a terrifying Facebook photo of a truck parked precariously close to a cliff's edge. Fortunately, everyone can...

Watch one of the most emotional touchdowns of all time

Middle school rivals from Blue Springs, Missouri, banded together to give a wheelchair-bound teen the sweetest surprise. The 13-year-old manager of the Grizzlies, Vincent Houseman, was never able to play...

Video shows boy scaring away men who tried to lure him into car with candy

A brave 10-year-old Utah boy yelled for help and picked up a handful of rocks to scare away a group of men who tried to lure him into their car...

Teen's stolen ashes recovered after tearful call from thief

A mom has been reunited with an urn containing the ashes of her deceased son after it was stolen out of a rental car in Cyprus.

Woman jumped from Disney World ferry in 'suicide attempt': cops

A woman visiting Walt Disney World jumped out of a ferryboat in an apparent suicide attempt, authorities said. The 56-year-old woman -- who has not been identified -- was with...

Kansas State has the defense to upset Navy

When the bowl lines first came out on Dec. 8, several sportsbooks had Kansas State as a 1- to 2-point favorite over Navy in Tuesday’s Liberty Bowl (3:45 p.m., ESPN)....

The fandom menace: 'Star Wars' fan loses his Sith during 'Rise of Skywalker' screening

Don't mess with a "true fan" — or you might feel the force of his fist.

Family details mom's descent into 'doomsday cult' after kids vanish

The Idaho mom of two missing kids began "spending all her time" with a doomsday cult before her life took several unexpected and shocking turns, relatives said. Lori Vallow Daybell...

The first hire of the NFL coaching cycle is a big one

The Redskins got their man, before anyone else could lure him away. Ron Rivera has secured a five-year deal to become the Redskins next head coach, NFL Network reported Tuesday....

Giants coaching candidate wants no part of Browns mess

Matt Rhule isn't going to leave Baylor for any NFL job. No, the hot NFL coaching candidate is going to be careful about his next move, and he is steering...

'Cats' coughs up hairball for Universal, losing $71M at box office

"Cats" is a flop — not just among critics, but also at the box office.

Graham: There will be 'no Benghazis' on Trump's watch

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday praised President Trump for his handling of the violent protests against the US Embassy in Baghdad, saying there will be "no Benghazis on his watch,"...

Trump signs bill to help protect consumers from annoying robocalls

President Trump signed bipartisan legislation that gives the federal government new tools to protect consumers from annoying robocalls, the White House said.

Ruins of ancient Mayan palace discovered in Mexico

Archaeologists in Mexico have unearthed the remains of a huge Mayan palace that's estimated to be more than 1,000 years old. Located in the city of Kuluba, which is about...

Delivery guy's e-bike stolen out from under him

A food delivery worker’s e-bike was stolen out from under him in the West Village, police said Tuesday. The robbery took place as the 33-year-old deliveryman was riding his bike...

Teen climber rescued after 500-foot fall off mountain

A daring 16-year-old Canadian mountain climber was rescued after falling 500 feet on Oregon’s Mount Hood, authorities said. The teen -- identified as Gurbaz Singh of Vancouver, British Columbia --...

Elon Musk's NYE plans: chipping in at a Tesla factory

New Year's Eve is just another day at the office for Elon Musk. Tesla's workaholic CEO plans to cap off a banner year on Tuesday by chipping in at his...

Antonio Brown randomly reignites JuJu Smith-Schuster feud

Almost new year, same old beef. On Monday, Antonio Brown took a swipe at one of his favorite Twitter targets, former Steelers teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster, appearing to shade the 23-year-old...

Brave 12-year-old wrestled knife from brother stabbing great-grandparents

A heroic 12-year-old Texas boy wrestled a knife away from his older half-brother who started stabbing their great-grandparents during a heated argument, according to authorities. The boy, only identified as...

New Zealand welcomes 2020 with spectacular fireworks display

Footage filmed at the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand, shows a dazzling fireworks display to ring in the new year. Thanks to its time zone, New Zealand is the...

Giants add big name and big personality to coaching candidates

The promise by Giants co-owner John Mara is a thorough and expansive search, and it is underway as his franchise once again looks for a new head coach. Former Packers...

WWE's bizarre wedding lesbian twist doesn't sit well with anyone

Liv Morgan shocked the wrestling world by making her WWE return in a bizarre lesbian storyline — a scene that did not appear to sit well with the company's real-life lesbian....

High school principal offered to spank teen, bought her car: lawsuit

A former Maine high school principal exchanged thousands of inappropriate text messages with a 16-year-old student, and bought her a car, a new lawsuit claims. Andrew Cavanaugh, a former principal...

Why it's hard to believe in Tom Brady and this Patriots team

LAS VEGAS — In the NFL world that spins in unpredictable directions from week to week, emotional overreactions lead to the biggest mistakes made by the betting public. A popular...

US ambassador to South Korea defends his 'offensive' mustache

The US ambassador to South Korea is in a hairy situation when it comes to maintaining diplomatic relations. The aptly named envoy, Harry Harris, is getting flak for sporting a...

Uber, Postmates sue to block California gig worker law

Uber and Postmates filed a lawsuit Monday to block a California law that could classify more than a million independent gig workers as employees -- causing the companies' costs to...

Picasso painting worth $26M attacked in London

Abstract art. Real damage. A 20-year-old man attacked and damaged a $26 million Pablo Picasso painting at a London museum, according to a report. Shakeel Ryan Massey was charged with...

Monsey stabbing suspect 'didn't know how to use machete': rabbi

A rabbi's son was slashed in the head during the Monsey stabbing spree -- and may have dodged death because the suspect "didn't know how to use the machete properly,"...

NYPD cops injured after squad car flips on its side in Chelsea

An NYPD vehicle flipped on its side early Tuesday in Manhattan, footage posted online shows. The marked police car is seen in Citizen app video in the far right lane...

Georgia Tech football recruit fatally struck by train

Florida teen football star Bryce Gowdy who had committed to playing for Georgia Tech on a full scholarship was fatally struck by a freight train this week.

Suspected doomsday cult mom won't talk to cops about her missing kids anymore

Idaho investigators on Monday said the mother of two children missing since September knows what happened to them but is refusing to cooperate with authorities. The Rexburg Police Department believes...

Cute kid roars in delight at bear encounter

A 2-year-old boy was absolutely amazed at the bear exhibit in this Sioux Falls, South Dakota, zoo. The adorable tot ran right up to the glass enclosure, and screamed out...

NFL Power Ranking for Week 17: Ravens dominance

The NFL playoffs begin Saturday, with neither New York team qualifying for the seventh time in the past eight seasons. The Giants and the Jets never cracked the Top 10...

Dave Gettleman has plenty to answer for

Dave Gettleman, retained as general manager, will speak with the media on Tuesday for the first time since early July in training camp. There is a whole lot that has...

Iraqi protesters storm US Embassy, shout 'Death to America'

On Tuesday, hundreds of angry supporters of an Iraqi Shiite militia smashed security cameras around the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, rattled the main gate and set fire to three empty...

With drones overhead, Times Square 'safest place on earth' to spend NYE: NYPD

For the first time, police drones are expected to keep watch over the big, confetti-filled celebration in Times Square — a year late after rain grounded the department’s unmanned eye-in-the-sky...

The Jets crossroads Sam Darnold, Adam Gase now face

A few days before the Jets season opened, a reporter asked Sam Darnold what the personality of the 2019 Jets offense would be. “Electric,” Darnold responded. “It will be fun...

Alabama cops apologize for 'homeless quilt' made of cardboard signs

The offering was not taken lightly across social media, prompting the department’s captain to issue a “sincerest apology," on behalf of the department.

The unsung heroes driving Clemson's playoff run

When Clemson’s season was truly on the line against Ohio State, there was backup safety Nolan Turner clinching victory with his game-sealing interception in the end zone. When the Buckeyes...

Hunter Biden fires back after PI claims records 'verify' $156M counterfeiting scam

Hunter Biden's attorneys fired back Monday after a private investigation firm again attempted to stage a highly unusual intervention in his ongoing child-custody dispute in Arkansas, this time claiming its...

Caris LeVert has final hurdle to clear in Nets comeback

MINNEAPOLIS — Caris LeVert has missed more than seven weeks after thumb surgery. But his wait to get back on the court is almost over. After hurting himself on Nov....

John Mara's wish list for Giants' next head coach

The Giants’ coaching search isn’t shut off to college coaches, defensive gurus or analytical minds. After neither Ben McAdoo nor Pat Shurmur made it to a third season, co-owner John...

Henrik Lundqvist reflects on his Rangers decade, challenge ahead

We were talking a couple of weeks ago, the King and I, about one of the Rangers’ great games of this mid-decade, except Henrik Lundqvist really didn’t remember it. That...

See it: Man tries to abduct woman on Bronx subway train

A man was arrested for trying to abduct a woman on a Bronx subway train early Sunday morning — a horrifying encounter that was recorded by a nearby straphanger.

David Quinn channels inner John Tortorella in Rangers plea

The message was delivered both loudly and more softly by David Quinn, but either way, the Rangers’ coach was clear as crystal whether by way of one of his outbursts...

Border patrol K-9 killed in tragic Washington state car accident

A K-9 serving a border patrol agent in Washington state was killed early Sunday when her agent slid across black ice, resulting in a tragic car accident.