February 13, 2017
Mets want David Wright to prove himself early and often in spring
PORT ST. LUCIE — David Wright will have to show the Mets he is still worthy of significant playing time. After missing most of the last two seasons with major...
Hospital for Special Surgery to join Durst's 'superblock'
The Durst Organization’s Far West Side “superblock” near the Hudson River has, or will soon have, nearly 1,400 rental apartments, an eight-screen cinema, a glamorous restaurant and a farm-to-table food...
'Now we got it on tape': Knicks stoke hope for turnaround
Prior to Sunday, the Knicks had lost four straight games and six of their previous seven, picking up their only win against the league-worst Nets. During the losing streak, the...
Investors seeking out firms likely to stumble under Trump administration
While the market continues to reach new highs nearly daily, some investors are making it their business to go the other way and bet against firms that would be hurt...
Infamous Yankees bogeyman coming back to coach in minors
TAMPA — Jay Bell played 18 years in the majors and had nearly 2,000 hits — but to Yankee fans, he’s known mainly for one thing: scoring the winning run...
Fed-up taxi industry threatens to yank wheelchair-accessible cabs
The flailing yellow-cab industry appears to be trying to blackmail the city into bailing it out — threatening to yank its wheelchair-accessible cabs off the street. David Beier, president of...
UConn notches 100th straight win and aims much higher
STORRS, Conn. — Add 100 consecutive wins to the UConn Huskies' long list of milestones. Given the team's glitzier numbers linked to national championships, 11 titles and counting, it may...
Michael Flynn resigns as Trump's national security adviser
President Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned late Monday night amid mounting accusations that he had illicit communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States that positioned him...
The kids who will decide if Joe Girardi keeps his job
TAMPA — Joe Girardi dealt with the suffocating drama of Alex Rodriguez, was knee-deep into Derek Jeter’s final year and was without Mariano Rivera for a good chunk of a...
'Disturbing' Trump rants introduced in Bergdahl desertion case
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl gritted his teeth in court Monday as he watched videos of then-candidate Donald Trump berating him as a “traitor” for walking off his post in Afghanistan...
Pershing Square and Valeant agree to split legal costs
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square and Valeant Pharmaceuticals have reached an agreement to evenly split legal costs in their nearly two-year long battle against Allergan shareholders. In June 2015, Allergan shareholders...
From 'Holy s--t' to 99-yarder: Relive Victor Cruz at his best
Victor Cruz created many lasting and indelible memories in his seven seasons with the Giants. Selecting his greatest hits is not easy as he provided many thrills and chills. Here...
How is the Census Bureau spending all its money?
Last Tuesday I wrote a column about how some executives who were working at the Census Bureau as consultants also had jobs at companies that got contracts from Census. I...
Oscar de la Renta and Monse triumph with joint show
Tonight's highly anticipated double fashion show featuring Monse and Oscar de la Renta was a win-win. With design duo Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia now at the helm of both...
Ex-AIG boss wants apology from Schneiderman for fraud suit
Maurice “Hank” Greenberg on Monday demanded an apology from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman — but he shouldn’t hold his breath. Greenberg, the insurance industry legend who led AIG...
Why Rangers' sixth straight win might not be cause to celebrate
COLUMBUS, Ohio — What should be very good news for the Rangers can be interpreted as very bad news. Due to the idiocy of the NHL playoff format that rewards...
Cars mysteriously catch fire inside Disney garage
Multiple cars mysteriously went up in flames inside a Disneyland parking garage on Monday night — sending giant plumes of smoke billowing in all directions and sparking a wave of...
‘The Bachelor’ shuts down blond beauty in the bedroom
While Rachel Lindsay makes history, Corinne Olympios wants to get busy. Or tries to, at least. The “Bachelor” villain made her intentions perfectly clear to Nick Viall on Monday’s episode:...
Man admits to smuggling turtles through JFK Airport
A Queens man admitted Monday to smuggling more than 130 protected species of turtles through JFK by labeling the packages as “snacks.” Hsien Lin Hsu, 46, pleaded guilty to illegal...
This pet bison watches action flicks and eats at the table
Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam — as long as you have the number of a really good carpet cleaner. A Texas couple has turned their ranch...
Vince Carter's Grizzlies are everything the Nets aren't
Before there was Linsanity, there was Vinsanity. Vince Carter was a star for the Nets, saving one season and helping lead them to conference semifinals in two more. Still playing...
How car rental companies are stealing your money
Today I’m going to help car rental companies steal more of your money. Why would I do such a thing? Because I don’t think the companies are being creative enough...
Burger King owner chickens out on deal with Popeyes
Don’t expect Burger King to be frying Popeyes’ chicken. Burger King/Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands was interested in buying Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen a few months ago, but walked away from...
Viacom to shakeup senior leadership
Viacom Chief Executive Bob Bakish is planning some new senior rank appointments. Sources tell The Post that Scott Mills is poised to get new responsibilities and may be named chief...
Disney drops YouTube's PewDiePie after anti-Semitic posts
YouTube sensation PewDiePie gained notoriety for his crass commentary, but now he's facing backlash for a series of videos that viewers say crossed the line. The YouTube star, whose real...
Latrell Sprewell doesn’t care why — he’s home again
Just three days after Charles Oakley was kicked out of Madison Square Garden, Latrell Sprewell received a call welcoming him back to his “second home.” Sprewell, who had also publicly...
Inside the sprawling ranch that Yoenis Cespedes calls home
VERO BEACH, Fla. — The horse pen is brand stinking new — plenty of stuff stinks here, by design — made of wood panels and enclosed to grant privacy for...
DOJ warned White House that Flynn could be vulnerable to Russian blackmail: report
The Justice Department reportedly warned The White House that national security adviser Michael Flynn was communicating with the Russian government and is vulnerable to blackmail, according to the report. Former...
The world's sexiest islands are in the middle of nowhere
The Indian Ocean’s farflung islands have got us in the mood. Situated in the world’s warmest ocean and surthressrounded — hundreds of miles away — by Africa, India and Asia,...
True paradise is minutes away from the 'world's best beach'
Two new hotels offer waterfront Zen in quiet pockets of Turks & Caicos. Both Beach Enclave North Shore and The Shore Club opened in the last few months and are minutes-long cab...
A road-tripper's guide to romance
Who takes a car to a first date in New York City? Julien did. He picked me up at the door of my apartment building in his gently used sedan...
These farm girls became basketball stars of the Great Depression
They were farm girls — sturdy sharecroppers’ daughters — and they were obsessed with basketball. In spare minutes between feeding chickens and working the shriveling cotton fields, they’d practice barefoot...
Another rise for Matt Harvey begins quieter than the last
PORT ST. LUCIE — We’ve now reached a familiar superhero trope for the Dark Knight of Flushing: The humbling. “There’s two kinds of players: Those who are humbled and those...
ESPN and Steve Young try to clean up his PR mess
After Steve Young hinted at a divorce with ESPN, employer and employee appeared in public looking happily wedded again. The former 49ers quarterback and the Worldwide Leader have each made conciliatory statements...
Senate confirms David Shulkin as VA secretary
The Senate has confirmed physician David Shulkin to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration. The vote Monday was 100-0. Shulkin is a former Obama administration official...
'Slender Man' trial to proceed using stabbing confessions
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A judge has ruled that confessions made to police will be admissible at the trial for one of two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a...
ABC to cast first-ever black 'Bachelorette'
After 12 seasons, “The Bachelorette” is ready for a shake up. ABC has named contestant Rachel Lindsay the first black lead of "The Bachelor" franchise, sources close to show confirmed...
Senate confirms Steven Mnuchin as treasury secretary
The Senate has confirmed Steven Mnuchin as treasury secretary despite complaints by Democrats that the former banker ran a "foreclosure machine" when he headed OneWest Bank. The vote was 53-47...
Now the left is going nuts again over Trump’s nonexistent storm troopers
More hysteria has enveloped the left — especially the pro-immigrant community — over news that 680 people were arrested last week in five cities, including New York, by federal immigration...
The corruption cloud over Mayor de Blasio just got darker
Mayor de Blasio set Monday for his State of the City address, but possibly more worrisome is the state of his personal finances — at least when it comes to...
How I used math to conquer my cancer
Robert Reitzen isn’t one to blindly follow doctors’ orders — and he’s better off for it. Reitzen, a partner in a Los Angeles-based hedge fund, believes more in math —...
Mike Flynn's dangerous gamble with US national security
Outgoing National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who resigned Monday night, made one, possibly two, grave mistakes. First, he secretly discussed lifting sanctions during illicit phone calls with Russia’s ambassador. Second,...
Everything about Victor Cruz was unbelievable
Victor Cruz looked around, his eyes slightly dazed, trying to take it all in, but even though he was right there, in the moment, he could not believe this was...
On ObamaCare, the GOP’s now in the same boat as Dems were
It’s beginning to look a lot like August 2009 in reverse. In that summer of the Tea Party, conservative activists packed the town-hall meetings of Democratic congressmen and peppered them...
'Shawskank' denied parole for role in prison break
The "Shawskank" prison tailor who was busted for helping two convicted killers escape from a correctional facility upstate was denied parole Monday, reports said. Good behavior apparently wasn't enough to...
Lucchese crime family members busted in murder of relative
Two reputed members of the Lucchese crime family were arrested by the FBI and charged with the murder of a fellow family member — along with the attempted murder of...
Is floating pool yoga relaxing or extremely stressful?
I've always seen paddle boarding as the ultimate celebrity workout: beachy, rigorous enough to get dewy (but not drenched) and a chance to preen in a bikini. So when I...
'True Blood' alum rocks the boat for 'This Is Us' family
The marriage of Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) on “This Is Us” seemed too perfect. She described him as her “superhero.” He has surpassed all television expectations as...
The most dangerous areas for body fat
Everyone has trouble spots — those patches of weight that are hard to conceal and harder to get rid of. But experts say that certain types of fat, in certain...
Is this finally Dilson Herrera's shot?
Dilson Herrera may be finally getting his shot. At least, he will get an opportunity this spring to prove he deserves one. The Reds cleared up their infield logjam, unloading...
Murder plot exposed after man sent 'kill my wife' texts to wrong contact
A Washington state father's plot to kill his wife and 4-year-old daughter was reportedly foiled after he sent a text to his former boss instead of a hitman. Jeff Lytle,...
Michael Jordan steps in to help end Oakley-Dolan mess
The Charles Oakley saga is trending toward a happy ending. Three days after he was indefinitely banned from Madison Square Garden in the wake of his ejection and arrest at...
Man finds dead body in recently purchased house
A homeowner who had just purchased a vacant house in The Bronx at auction got more than he bargained for Monday -- when he discovered the body of a man...
Trump 'evaluating the situation' involving Flynn, Russia
The White House broke its silence on National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s future on Monday, saying President Trump is “evaluating the situation.” “He is speaking to Vice President Pence relative...
Trump's labor secretary pick in jeopardy amid GOP concerns
WASHINGTON — The confirmation of President Trump’s pick for labor secretary is in jeopardy as four GOP senators have expressed concerns about Andy Puzder’s nomination. The four senators, sources told...
US government closer to clawing $100M from Lance Armstrong
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge on Monday refused to block the government's $100 million lawsuit against Lance Armstrong, putting the former cyclist on course for trial in a 2010...
This is where Giants' new $10 million will likely be spent
The Giants purged their roster of two veteran offensive players on Monday, moves that save them $10 million on the salary cap -- money that should help them in their...
Man claims cop has 'fetish' for violating body cavities
A Harlem man claims that an NYPD officer has a “fetish” for violating body cavities in random searches — and that a departmental tweet boasting about the cop proves his...
This pet buffalo has free range of the house
After selling their herd of 52 buffaloes to pay for an eye surgery, retired ranchers Ronnie and Sherron Bridges decided to keep one calf as a pet. Now 11 years...
The most memorable looks at the Grammys
Feminine forces brought all their considerable fashion powers to bear on the Grammys last night. And there hasn’t been this much girl power — and shiny costumes — since the...
'Puppy Bowl' helps paralyzed dog find new home
A paralyzed foster dog has found his forever home thanks to the “Puppy Bowl.” Kathy and Jason DiPrinzio of Norristown, Pa., were watching the Animal Planet special on Feb. 5...
Mickey Mouse busted for conning Times Square tourist
A Times Square Mickey Mouse is up to his ears in trouble for swiping cash from an unsuspecting tourist, cops said Monday. Lester Mengersen, 52, was decked out as the...
Woman claims she was raped, kept as slave by Match.com date
A woman was raped, beaten and kept as an unpaid slave after meeting a man on Match.com, a court heard. Colin Leacock, 34, allegedly forced the 37-year-old to give him...
Mike Francesa gets assailed for siding with James Dolan
The Charles Oakley-James Dolan fight has even created tension between WFAN listeners and their afternoon-drive deity. Mike Francesa took some abuse Monday afternoon as a few callers ripped him while...
Mets tip Michael Conforto's path to Opening Day roster
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Michael Conforto can hit his way onto the Mets’ Opening Day roster. “There are ways to get him into the lineup, and if he starts swinging...
Thief pretending to have gun robs mailman of master key
A Brooklyn mailman was mugged Monday by a creep who simulated a gun and demanded the master key to his mailboxes, police said. The letter carrier was inside a building...
Mexican official chased off parking lot, threatened with arrest
The Mexican consul general was chatting with illegal day laborers in Yonkers on Monday morning -- until the group was threatened with arrest for trespassing and chased off a private...
Trump vows to 'very strongly' respond to North Korea
President Trump vowed to deal with North Korea "very strongly" on Monday — saying they are a "big, big problem" — following their latest ballistic missile test. The promise came...
Woman accused of decapitating ex with saw during sex session
The trial began Monday for a German schoolteacher accused of brutally attacking and eventually decapitating her boyfriend with a circular saw during what he thought was going to be a...
These dance moves will get you more sex
Fans of the sitcom “Seinfeld” are all too aware of character Elaine Benes’ awful dance moves. A study published last Thursday in Scientific Reports shows how we can all avoid...
A liberal Tea Party, the pope helps spring a terrorist and other notable commentary
Columnist: Will a Liberal Tea Party Turn on Democrats? The Washington Post’s Paul Kane suggests the tide of anti-Trump protests may be the germ of a new, liberal tea party...
High Line creator admits the park is a problem for residents
The creator of the High Line admitted the design is no good for neighbors who have long griped about the constant parade of tourists marching just feet from their homes,...
Trump appealing 9th Circuit Court ruling on his immigration ban
President Trump plans to allow the legal process to play out after a federal appeals court halted his travel ban, according to legal papers filed by the Department of Justice...
Teen mom accused of making child porn with infant son
A Michigan teen mom is accused of photographing herself performing oral sex on her baby to please an older man, according to reports. Jazmine Nichole Pacyga, 19, of Muskegon Township,...
Two busted for bringing guns through LaGuardia
Two out-of-towners were busted for trying to bring guns through security in separate incidents at LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning, a Port Authority spokesman said. David Dean, 23, of Crowley,...
Cop who shot Christmas market attacker is a Nazi sympathizer
The Italian cop who fatally shot the ISIS terrorist responsible for the Berlin Christmas massacre has been exposed as a Nazi sympathizer – and Germany has now called off plans...
Taking aspirin could help you get pregnant
Taking a low dose of aspirin per day could boost some women’s chance of getting pregnant. Women who had previously suffered a miscarriage or still birth had an elevated level...
You can own Evel Knievel's famous jumpsuit
Evel Knievel fans can leap at the chance of owning his famous star-spangled jumpsuit and diamond-studded walking stick. The daredevil’s leather outfit, which he wore in 1972 and 1973, is...
Parents recall day son was decapitated on water slide
Speaking publicly about his heartbreak for the first time, the dad of a 10-year-old boy decapitated on the world’s tallest water slide recalled warning his two sons that “brothers stick...
Dems push de Blasio to cut subway, bus fares for poor
Fellow Democrats outflanked Mayor de Blasio from the left Monday, demanding he carve out a $200 million budget subsidy to subsidize transit costs for poor New Yorkers. Comptroller Scott Stringer...
Court-rusher threatened to wipe out arena, then attacked our car: cops
What looked like an everyday cry for attention at a basketball game was far grimmer in reality. Nolan Randall Bolton rushed onto the court during Saturday's Miami-Louisville college game in Kentucky,...
Humans are changing the climate 170 times faster than nature: study
In a scientific first, researchers have developed a mathematical equation to capture mankind’s impact on Earth -- finding that humans are causing the climate to change 170 times faster than...
Low voter turnout expected for special election to fill Harlem city council seat
A special election to fill a vacancy for Harlem’s city council seat will be held on Tuesday—Valentine’s Day. Only a small percentage of registered voters are expected for the race,...
Andre the Giant's incredible life story is ready to be told
The tall tales and colossal career of Andre the Giant will be told in an upcoming HBO documentary. WWE, HBO Sports and the Bill Simmons Media Group will produce "Andre...
The surprising way sex could kill you
A breathless number of adults have been rushed to hospital or been terribly embarrassed after suffering an asthma attack during sex, a study suggests. Patients report difficulties breathing while performing oral...
Man says he still loves the wife who tried to kill him in botched murder-suicide
A popular Florida school teacher and "soccer mom'' fatally shot herself after she tried to kill her husband during a botched murder-suicide, according to reports. Holly Fisher, 46, a mother...
Dad posts $200K bail for yoga instructor accused of killing her twin sister
An Albany yogi accused of murdering her twin sister by intentionally driving off a 200-foot Hawaiian cliff has been sprung by her father on $200,000 cash bail. Alexandria Duval had...
Jerry Sandusky's son arrested for child sex assault
The adopted son of Jerry Sandusky — the former Penn State University football coach convicted of child sex abuse — has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two children....
Four seriously injured after school bus strikes them
Four pedestrians were injured when a school bus jumped a curb on the Upper East Side and struck them Monday morning, police said. The minibus, which was empty except for...
Tottenham's essence exposed in dismal Liverpool defeat
“Lads, it’s Tottenham.” That, as legend has it, is all Sir Alex Ferguson needed to say to inspire one of his Manchester United teams to victory over Spurs. It’s an...
The only designer who doesn't like the naked dress
Mindy Kaling-approved designer Elizabeth Kennedy is over boring red-carpet dresses. “Evening wear right now looks a little dated to me,” says Kennedy, whose own structured gowns are also beloved by...
Elderly man clings to tree after being swept away by floodwaters
Rodger McMurty was caught in rushing floodwaters at an intersection in Northern California. Luckily, he was spotted by a National Guard rescue team and pulled from the water.
Surgeon who jumped to his death left note to call his ex
Call my wife. Prominent local surgeon Robert Ashton Jr. scribbled down the phone number of his recent ex, ABC News chief medical correspondent Jennifer Ashton, and a request to call...
'Girls' has a no-Spanx rule for Hannah
“Girls” premiered its sixth and final season on Sunday, and Hannah Horvath (Lena Dunham) is just as disheveled as ever. She nabs a freelance assignment writing about a Hamptons surf...
Playboy is featuring naked women again
No-nudes were apparently not good news at Playboy magazine. The 63-year-old legendary men’s magazine is bringing back nude models in its upcoming issue — one year after banning naked...
Mets are making their fifth rotation spot a real battle
PORT ST. LUCIE -- The Fab Five was reunited in the Mets clubhouse on Monday, trying to get back to where they once belonged. Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom,...
Tourist mails meth to hotel so he can try it while on vacation
You’ve got meth! A wannabe party boy mailed himself a care package containing crystal meth while on vacation in sunny Florida because he never tried it before and was "in...
The Knicks brainstorm that could save their defense
It was the main topic in the Knicks’ locker room Sunday after the 94-90 stifling of the Spurs – players lauding Jeff Hornacek for his open-floor film session the day...
The person who ordered this 19-ingredient Starbucks drink is horrible
On Sunday, a Reddit post featuring a receipt for a 19-ingredient Starbucks Frappuccino went viral.
A new birth control method even the pope would approve of
Natural Cycles, a new birth control app developed by physicist Elina Berglund, uses a thermometer and your smartphone to track a woman's fertility.
Victor Cruz's Giants career is over
The Giants on Monday will release Victor Cruz, their rags-to-riches receiver from Paterson, NJ, who helped them win a Super Bowl five years ago. Cruz, 30, has spent his entire...
Patriots owner's mysterious vow on Brady's stolen jersey
Robert Kraft is intent on getting Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl LI jersey back. He’s just not revealing how he plans on going about it. The Patriots owner was cryptic about...
Jury selection for Aaron Hernandez trial delayed by massive snowstorm
Jury selection for the double murder trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was delayed Monday due to the massive snowstorm that hit Boston, according to reports....
Johnny Manziel finds the avatar for his NFL comeback
Johnny Manizel is hoping to replicate former Texas A&M teammate Mike Evans' success. The former Browns quarterback turned epic NFL washout penned a lengthy ode to the star Bucs wide...
Woman fatally mauled by recently adopted dog
An elderly Queens animal lover finally made the heartbreaking decision to put down one of her adopted shelter dogs Wednesday because he had become so vicious — only to be...
Highlights from the World Press Photo Awards 2017
Every year the World Press Photo Foundation celebrates the most talented photographers. These photographs tell stories of places often forgotten by the majority of the population. Images range from dangerous...
Wife, stepson charged in murder of KKK leader
The wife and stepson of a Ku Klux Klan leader who was found fatally shot over the weekend have been charged in his murder, it was reported Monday. Malissa Ann...
Jets trying out corner whose Browns stint ended in scandal
The Jets are going to take a look at a cornerback who potentially could help their sagging secondary. K’Waun Williams, a local product from Paterson, NJ, is visiting with the...
DuPont to pay $671 million to end suits over water poisoning
Sixteen years after residents filed suit claiming to have been injured from poisonous water, DuPont and Chemours Co. said on Monday they had agreed to pay about $671 million in...
Mom recalls moment she learned daughter killed herself over viral sex tape
The devastated mom of a woman who killed herself after a sex tape she sent to a former lover went viral has spoken about the moment she realized her daughter...
Canada's Trudeau meets with Trump in Washington
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday pledged to cooperate on trade, energy, transportation and other issues affecting both nations. “No two countries share deeper or broader...
Netanyahu says he and Trump are on the same page
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he and President Trump “see eye-to-eye” about the danger-fraught Middle East -- two days before the two leaders to meet in Washington....
Jonathan Papelbon has lots of backers in Bryce Harper fallout
Looks like Jonathan Papelbon has more teammates standing in his corner. Former Nationals reliever Drew Storen told TuneIn's "The Bullpen with David Aardsma" in January that Papelbon would win a...
Massive bar brawl erupts in Britain
A gigantic brawl broke out inside a crowded English pub, which involved an estimated 100 patrons. Police were able to break up the fight, and were investigating the cause of...
Rafael Nadal's uncle says he's lost a power struggle
MADRID -- Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni Nadal, will step down as his coach after this year's ATP Tour, feeling he has been sidelined by other figures in the player's entourage, he...
Police bust trio wanted for gunpoint robbery
Police arrested three men wanted for at least one gunpoint robbery in Brooklyn, authorities said. The trio were stopped around 11:30 p.m. Sunday near the Williams Plaza Houses on Havemeyer...
Drugs, betrayal, fame: WWE icon Chyna's heartbreaking demise
Professional wrestling icon Chyna could not live with or without fame. In the end, it killed her. The most famous female wrestler of all time chased the spotlight almost her entire...
Massive wind gusts are turning NYC into the Windy City
The Big Apple turned into Windy City on Monday with powerful gusts of more than 50 mph. “When you’re talking about winds, this strong you’ve got to watch out for...
Tony Romo will have monster ripple effect on NFL Draft
The desire to land an elite talent at the most important position in sports leads teams to make some shocking (and questionable) moves. The Redskins gave the Rams a boatload...
Pakistan wants nothing to do with Valentine's Day
Roses and chocolates won’t be red-hot sellers in Pakistan – where a court has banned Valentine’s Day. The Islamabad High Court on Monday imposed the order during a hearing of...
Parents furious over slave question in math homework
A Los Angeles elementary school is under fire for sending kids home during Black History Month with a math assignment that included a question about slaves picking cotton, according to...
Truck squashes cop car thanks to violent winds
Heavy winds in Wyoming blew over a truck as it was driving by a police car, and it crushed the vehicle. Luckily, no one was in the car at the time and...
These Westminster show dogs get more acting jobs than you
Sprinkled through the more than 2,800 dogs competing at this year's Westminster Kennel Club show are furry faces that viewers might have glimpsed in movies and TV shows, stage productions,...
Priest accused of plotting to poison senior cleric
TBILISI, Georgia — Police in Georgia have detained a high-profile priest who is suspected of plotting to poison a senior cleric, prosecutors said on Monday. The announcement comes after the...
College football player found dead in dorm room
Students and faculty at a college in Pennsylvania are mourning the loss of a standout football player who was found dead inside his dorm room. A private vigil was held...
Dogs zapped after stepping on electrified sidewalk
Three dogs — including a police K9 — got shocked by stray voltage on a West Village sidewalk Saturday when they stepped on a charged metal utility cover that was...
Kremlin denies Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador
Moscow on Monday backed national security adviser Mike Flynn, saying he never improperly discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador. "We have already said there have not been any such talks,"...
Deadly avalanche slams French ski resort
Four people were killed and five were buried under snow Monday when an avalanche slammed a ski resort in the French Alps, according to published reports. The nine people were...
Confirm your relationship status with yourself this Valentine's Day
Being obsessed with yourself is just as fun as being in a relationship.
Mother stabbed to death in 'most gruesome' home invasion
A South African mother of three was stabbed 21 times and had her eyes gouged out in a home invasion robbery that police said was the grisliest crime they'd ever...
Hannah Jeter reveals she's pregnant in ode to Derek
Derek and Hannah Jeter are adding a new member to their team.
The hottest ticket of Fashion Week: Monse
Monse has become the must-see show of New York Fashion Week.
What life in space is really like for an astronaut
The Whitney Museum is giving visitors a view of an astronaut’s life with a window art installation featuring three performers replicating the day-to-day activities aboard a space station — from...
Get Miranda Kerr's supermodel style
Miranda Kerr is winning at life. After strutting as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and starring in Givenchy campaigns, the gorgeous Aussie import — crowned “Sexiest Woman Alive” by Esquire UK...
How to get photographed at Fashion Week
Swarovski-covered click bait. It's bulky! It's plaid! And it looks impossible to wear! Which is exactly why all fashion week peacocks will be preening in this over-the-top top. Wear your...
Runaway teens totaled car during NYC joy ride
Boy, is she in trouble. A 16-year-old Ohio girl not only swiped her mom’s car to go on a 500-mile road trip to the Big Apple — she also totaled...
America's tallest dam is about to burst
OROVILLE, Calif. — Nearly 200,000 people remained under evacuation orders Monday as California authorities try to fix erosion of the emergency spillway at the nation's tallest dam that could unleash...
Trump's official inauguration portrait yanked for glaring typo
The Library of Congress yanked President Trump's official inauguration portrait from its online store because of a glaring typo on the souvenir print. "No dream is too big, no challenge...
Verizon rolls out $80 unlimited data plan
Verizon introduced an unlimited data plan on Monday, its first in more than five years, in its latest effort to lure customers as competition rises between network carriers. The plan...
Teachers are now showing students how to spot fake news
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news — and why they should care that there's a difference....
Ethics experts howl over de Blasio's debt fund
Mayor de Blasio’s announcement that he’ll have donors pay his mounting legal bills tied to suspected City Hall corruption is drawing howls of protest from government watchdogs and ethics experts....
Flynn's days could be numbered after he 'lied' about Russia: report
The Trump administration has lost faith in national security adviser Michael Flynn, whose days could be numbered because of the widespread belief that he "lied" about his conversations with a...
This beach just became wheelchair-accessible
A beach in Australia made itself wheelchair-accessible. After special mats were laid down and wheelchairs designed for the sand were supplied, handicapped individuals can now easily enjoy the ocean beaches.
Commercial to attack de Blasio's handling of Rikers Island
Jail-reform advocates are ambushing Mayor de Blasio with an attack ad set to air during his regular “Mondays with the Mayor” TV show on NY1. The spot ridicules Hizzoner for...
Would-be groom is thriving after $325K wedding 'mess'
The would-be groom at a wedding rehearsal from hell admitted Sunday that the incident was “a mess” but insists “life is great” now. The Post reported Sunday that Brad Moss,...
Cuomo picks former assemblyman for tuition head
Gov. Cuomo has tapped a trailblazing New York City lawmaker to head the agency tasked with helping implement his plan to offer free CUNY or SUNY tuition to students with...
Schneiderman talked with environmental activists ahead of Exxon probe
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office was communicating with environmental activists nine months before he launched a securities-fraud investigation into Exxon tied to climate change, court records reveal. Documents show...
'Rebellion' is bound to happen during a Trump presidency
President Trump is on the brain — and news editors of these top titles are scrambling to deliver something fresh. Time Time’s cover asks, “Do the Democrats Matter?” But the...
These mags will have you dreaming of your wedding day
Across the country, thousands of life-changing questions will be asked on Tuesday. Some will result in tears, anxiety and lots of drinking. Others will not end so happily. If you...
Hertz exec leaving company, will receive $2.1M severance
One month after Kathryn Marinello became chief executive of Hertz Global, Jeff Foland, the struggling auto rental company’s chief revenue officer, has decided to leave the Estero, Fla., company, it...
Top FTC prospect linked to probe of contact lens giant
A person on President Trump’s short list to become the new head of the Federal Trade Commission has a potential conflict of interest, The Post has learned. Utah Attorney General...
Jeff Bezos wants Amazon to be the next HBO, Showtime
It’s not TV: It’s Amazon Prime? Armed with a growing number of award-winning movies and TV shows, Amazon is weighing a charge into the premium TV and movie channel business,...
Katherine Heigl's new drama has 'Grey's'-worthy 'forbidden love'
In Katherine Heigl’s most famous television role, she played “Grey’s Anatomy” surgical resident Izzie Stevens who, at one point, fell in love with cardiothoracic patient Denny Duquette (Jeffrey Dean Morgan)....
'The Walking Dead' return: Why is Rick smiling?
Warning: This article contains spoilers from the midseason premiere of "The Walking Dead" After Rick (Andrew Lincoln) spent the first half of "The Walking Dead" Season 7 feeling defeated under...
This Kosher event is for foodies and wine lovers alike
We hear that the 11th Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience on Monday at Pier 60, hosted by New Jersey’s Royal Wine Corp., expects around 1,800 oenophiles and foodies to...
Pizza bar seeks to entertain in Bayside
A new family style restaurant with Detroit-style deep dish pizza has just opened in Bayside, Queens. Allora Italian Kitchen and Bar, a 6,500-square-foot, high ceilinged space at 210-35 26th Ave....
Madonna needs to start acting like a mom
Some friendly advice for Madonna: Lose the epic aggression, quit flashing your naughty bits and start behaving like an average soccer mom. I recently described the frequently bod-baring music mogul...
The best and worst moments of the Grammys
Go, Grammys, go! As we approach the finish line of the bleakest awards season in years — the one that’s turned the entertainment industry’s most glamorous nights into disaster telethons...
Jimmy Vesey's signs of breaking through the rookie wall
Jimmy Vesey has spent the last two months or so visiting with the Rangers’ strength and conditioning coach, Reg Grant, before and after games and practices. The rookie winger out...
The surprise Final Four contender everyone should fear
The best team in the country doesn’t play in the ACC, the Pac-12 or the Big 12. It isn’t over-reliant on freshmen, and it has never reached a Final Four....
Adele shows she has better taste than Grammy voters
The 59th Grammy Awards will be remembered not for the fact that Adele won all five awards she was nominated for, but for the Brit’s demonstration of impeccable taste. In...
'Bloody footprints everywhere': Business as usual for Rangers
“Footprints,” Chris Kreider said, emphasizing the plural. “Bloody footprints, everywhere.” What Kreider was talking about was the scene in the Rangers locker room after the first period of Tuesday’s 4-1...
SJP's kids didn't inherit her fashion obsession
Sarah Jessica Parker has an epic wardrobe and a jaw-dropping shoe collection, but her 7-year-old twins Marion Loretta and Tabitha don’t much care about her clothes and accessories. “They’re into...
Ashley Graham loves seeing curves on the runway
Ashley Graham applauds the shape-inclusive castings at Christian Siriano and Prabal Gurung. "I'm really excited to see curves and diversity of size on the runway," Graham, who in February became...