October 20, 2016
De Blasio leaves taxpayers on the hook for personal trips
October 20, 2016 | 11:54pmMayor de Blasio is the city’s only top elected New York official who has declined to reimburse taxpayers for his personal and political use of city vehicles — including an...
Why the Eagles will have no answers for unbeaten Vikings
October 20, 2016 | 11:48pmFootball expert Phil Steele is the owner and publisher of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview, regarded as the college football bible. Get in-depth coverage of college and pro football 24/7/365...
Over/Under Rico: Week 7
October 20, 2016 | 11:36pmRico finally had a winning week, going 9-6 (2-1 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The season is 42-49-1 (7-11). The selections for Week 7 are: Over: Giants / Rams; Chiefs...
This Broadway star was the best part of polarizing 'Rocky Horror'
October 20, 2016 | 11:34pmTelevision's current love affair with stage musicals is turning out to be a boon for Broadway stars. Just as NBC's "Sound of Music Live!" introduced TV audiences to the wonder...
WikiLeaks may have revealed Obama's personal email address
October 20, 2016 | 11:24pmWASHINGTON — Hacked emails published by WikiLeaks reveal President Obama’s private email address in another potentially embarrassing document dump targeted at Democrats. “WikiLeaks reveals first batch of US president Barack...
Jets planning a special pregame tribute for Dennis Byrd
October 20, 2016 | 11:21pmThe Jets announced their plans for Sunday’s tribute to the late Dennis Byrd. Byrd, who played for the Jets from 1989-92 and overcame paralysis from an on-field injury that ended...
Defense getting healthy, which may be bad news for one Ranger
October 20, 2016 | 10:56pmAlain Vigneault is always well-prepared, so when he gets a question to which he honestly doesn’t have an answer, it’s obvious. Like on Wednesday morning, when the Rangers coach was...
Microsoft's stock just had its biggest day ever
October 20, 2016 | 10:54pmMicrosoft’s stock hit an all-time high — beating its previous record set during the dot-com bubble of 1999 — after the tech giant posted blowout earnings Thursday. Propelled by strong...
Hedge funds are being drained faster than we thought
October 20, 2016 | 10:53pmInvestors are pulling money from hedge funds at a rate unseen since the financial crisis. In the third quarter, investors withdrew $28 billion from hedge funds, according to data provided...
Victoria Beckham to offer affordable line at Target
October 20, 2016 | 10:52pmVictoria Beckham is going downmarket. The designer and former Spice Girl is teaming up with Target on a limited-edition spring collection of women’s and children’s clothing that tops out at...
The FTC is struggling to get Walgreens and Rite Aid to merge
October 20, 2016 | 10:43pmThe Federal Trade Commission is gun-shy when it comes to finding the prescribed remedy for big retail mergers. Walgreens in its earnings call Thursday said it would not complete its...
Knicks offense fires on all cylinders in preseason
October 20, 2016 | 10:40pmThe preseason mercifully came to an end for both the Knicks and Nets Thursday night in Brooklyn. And in a game that almost, kind of felt like a regular season...
Hillary tries to show funny side after taking vicious Trump barbs
October 20, 2016 | 10:36pmHillary Clinton responded to Donald Trump's vicious roast of her at the Al Smith dinner by mocking the mogul for being anti-democratic, a misogynist and perhaps not a true billionaire....
Punchless Devils fall to Bruins in closing seconds
October 20, 2016 | 10:26pmBOSTON — Patrice Bergeron scored the tiebreaking goal with 75 seconds left in his season debut to give the Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Devils on Thursday night. The...
Uber may regret decision to sell China operations to local rival
October 20, 2016 | 10:23pmUber founder Travis Kalanick’s decision this summer to sell the company’s China unit to a local rival may come back to bite him. Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-sharing company that...
Is Time Warner going up for sale?
October 20, 2016 | 10:19pmDid Jeff Bewkes just put the For Sale sign outside of Time Warner’s Columbus Circle headquarters? With Chinese investors scouring Hollywood, and Apple and Amazon upping their streaming-video ambitions, Time...
Josh Brown debacle is a harsh reminder of these Giants truths
October 20, 2016 | 10:19pmPart of the problem is perception. The Giants, as run by the Mara family and the Tisch family, are a franchise that long has understood there is a right way...
How Jeff Bezos wound up buying the Washington Post
October 20, 2016 | 10:12pmAmazon boss Jeff Bezos’ acquisition of the Washington Post was made on a handshake. In a wide-ranging interview at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit in San Francisco, Bezos acknowledged...
Trump booed after ripping into Hillary at Al Smith dinner
October 20, 2016 | 10:07pmDonald Trump got showered with boos at the Al Smith dinner Thursday as he ripped into Hillary Clinton as ''corrupt" at a charity event where political speakers traditionally trade lighthearted...
Lawmakers blast de Blasio officials over botched Sandy project
October 20, 2016 | 9:49pmLegislators blasted the de Blasio administration on Thursday after City Hall officials admitted not only that they would blow a deadline for Hurricane Sandy home repairs but that they also...
When the mayor and commish shouldn't rush to give answers
October 20, 2016 | 9:48pmPolice Commissioner James O’Neill and Mayor de Blasio moved awfully fast to fault Sgt. Hugh Barry in Tuesday’s death of Deborah Danner. Without question, things went horribly wrong in that...
How power went to Ed Mangano's head
October 20, 2016 | 9:25pmThe indictment of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano on corruption charges by Eastern District US Attorney Robert Capers is a major blow to an ailing county government managed by political...
Sarah Jessica Parker spills on snagging book publishing gig
October 20, 2016 | 9:24pmSAN FRANCISCO — Sarah Jessica Parker said nothing about her reported “creative differences” — supposedly patched up now — with creative director Sharon Hogan on the new HBO dark comedy...
Trump warned at Al Smith dinner: 'watch your language'
October 20, 2016 | 8:57pmDonald Trump was cautioned early at the Al Smith dinner Thursday night to "watch your language" when it came his turn to speak at the charity event. "Donald, even though...
A fresh reason to veto the 'kill Airbnb' bill
October 20, 2016 | 8:56pmIf Gov. Andrew Cuomo still has doubts about vetoing the “Kill Airbnb” bill now on his desk, the company’s new plan should put them to rest. The bill would slap...
Parents would like Derrick Rose to show a little shame
October 20, 2016 | 8:50pmWhen the verdict was read in the civil suit absolving Derrick Rose of sexual assault on Wednesday, Rose “kept his head down and hands clasped.” Good. If only he could...
Iran just raised its price for the next hostage ransom
October 20, 2016 | 8:42pmIran’s leaders, according to the nation’s state-run press, now expect “billions of dollars” in exchange for US hostages they’re holding in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. Proving, yet again, the problem...
No one likes de Blasio at the Al Smith dinner
October 20, 2016 | 8:39pmMayor Bill de Blasio was lustily booed when he was introduced at the Al Smith dinner Thursday night at the Waldorf-Astoria. By comparison, predecessors Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg received...
Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould joins Giants
October 20, 2016 | 8:39pmAs the Giants decide whether Josh Brown will remain on their roster in the future, the team already has found someone to take his place Sunday against the Rams. Just...
Yankees' rising prospect putting Chase Headley on notice already
October 20, 2016 | 8:30pmBefore the Yankees received prized prospects Clint Frazier and Justus Sheffield from the Indians for Andrew Miller and Gleyber Torres from the Cubs for Aroldis Chapman at the trade deadline,...
Campaign Finance Board chief to resign
October 20, 2016 | 8:24pmThe head of the city's Campaign Finance Board announced Thursday she's stepping down at the end of the year. Rose Gill Hearn was appointed board chair by Mayor Bloomberg in...
Viewers ditch NFL over anthem protests
October 20, 2016 | 8:22pmAs Colin Kaepernick continues to drop to a knee, so do the NFL’s ratings. A new survey of Americans who identify themselves as football fans found that a majority of...
Why Trump's fall will hit hard
October 20, 2016 | 8:11pmAmerica is staring into an abyss of unhindered populism: People are angry, frustrated, fearful, disconnected, resentful. Some of their frustrations are completely legitimate; some exaggerated, whipped up by the rhetoric...
Man’s warzone selfie is the stuff of nightmares
October 20, 2016 | 8:11pmThe battle to retake the ISIS stronghold of Mosul is in full swing, with armored truck bombs and burning oil fields making for an apocalyptic scene. And this guy is...
Another death linked to recalled Takata air bag
October 20, 2016 | 7:19pmDETROIT -- The U.S. government is confirming another death due to the rupture of an air bag made by Takata Corp. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a 50-year-old...
Possible mutiny brewing at Josh Groban’s ‘Comet’
October 20, 2016 | 7:11pmBefore the first preview of “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” Tuesday night, producer Howard Kagan stood in front of his cast and crew and informed them that...
Odell Beckham's London status in doubt as hip soreness lingers
October 20, 2016 | 6:59pmOdell Beckham Jr.’s injured hip is showing improvement, but the star wide receiver still was sore enough to limit his participation in Thursday’s practice after sitting out all of Wednesday....
This Week 3 locker-room fight was just the start of Jets' demise
October 20, 2016 | 6:55pmEmotions have been running high in the Jets’ locker room for weeks as the team’s season has fallen apart, and apparently those emotions boiled over last month in Kansas City....
Odell Beckham perfect example of what not to do: Rams coach
October 20, 2016 | 6:34pmOdell Beckham Jr. can provide a service to all NFL teams when it comes to showcasing behavior that can hurt their cause in a game, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said....
NFL's sinking ratings tied to shameless showboating
October 20, 2016 | 6:19pmIn 2003, Houston Oilers defensive end Elvin Bethea made a rather impolitic confession as he was about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He admitted he...
Off-Broadway producer accused of ripping off playwright's work
October 20, 2016 | 6:17pmA playwright is accusing noted off-Broadway producer Jonathan Rockefeller of fraud, claiming his newest puppet-production "That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody!" is a blatant rip-off of his work. "Actual...
Randolph Holder honored one year after his death
October 20, 2016 | 5:47pmSlain NYPD detective Randolph Holder was honored Thursday with a plaque dedication ceremony on the one year anniversary of his death. About dozen of Holder’s family members and 200 officers...
CBS' Kevin Harlan on what it will take to get a London NFL team
October 20, 2016 | 5:44pmCBS play-by-play man Kevin Harlan talked the future of football in England with The Post’s Justin Terranova before traveling to London to call the Giants-Rams game Sunday. The matchup will...
Woman who made $160K in 'Chinese blessing scam' busted
October 20, 2016 | 5:43pmA scamster who promised to rid two middle-aged Chinese women of evil spirits swiped nearly $160,000 in cash and numerous pieces of 24-karat-gold jewelry from them, authorities said Thursday. Xeukun...
Fatally beaten boy's autopsy findings announced
October 20, 2016 | 5:42pmSix-year-old Zymere Perkins was abused over an extended period of time prior to his beating death, officials announced Thursday, as they released formal autopsy findings. “The cause of death is...
Ex-Harper's Bazaar publisher Carl Portale dies at 77
October 20, 2016 | 5:30pmSAN FRANCISCO — Magazine publisher Carl Portale, a mentor to John F. Kennedy Jr. at George magazine, passed away Oct. 20 in Harrison, NY. He was 77 and had been...
Knicks great Walt Frazier sums up what this team lacks in a word
October 20, 2016 | 5:30pmThis could take awhile. The Knicks are starting the season with uncharacteristically high expectations following the offseason additions of Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose, Courtney Lee and Brandon Jennings. But when...
Josh Brown's future with Giants in doubt after he's left off trip
October 20, 2016 | 5:23pmJosh Brown practiced with the Giants on Thursday, but it’s possible the kicker never wears the uniform again. One day after the release of documents in which Brown described himself...
Assad claims iconic photo of bloodied Syrian boy is fake
October 20, 2016 | 5:22pmThe heartbreaking photo of a young Syrian boy sitting in an ambulance -- his face covered in dust and blood -- is being blasted as a fake by Syrian President...
This kid turned his wheelchair into the greatest Halloween costume ever
October 20, 2016 | 5:11pmJeremy is an 8-year-old boy who has spina bifida, but he's not letting that hold him back. Every year for Halloween, he uses his wheelchair as the basis for some pretty...
Facebook removes 'offensive' breast cancer video
October 20, 2016 | 5:03pmThe Swedish Cancer Society, whose breast cancer awareness video was yanked by Facebook after it deemed images of pink circles offensive, came up with an alternative – two pink squares....
Giants' Damon Harrison knows all the best food spots in London
October 20, 2016 | 5:01pmDamon Harrison didn’t know a lot about England the first time he visited in October 2015 as a member of the Jets. Now, a year later, armed with his added...
Union boss: Cop was justified in shooting bat-wielding woman
October 20, 2016 | 4:59pmAn official police firing-range target proves that a cop was justified in fatally shooting a bat-wielding, emotionally disturbed woman in The Bronx, an NYPD union leader said Thursday. Ed Mullins...
Why MLB instant replay needs a makeover -- but not a do-over
October 20, 2016 | 4:53pmLOS ANGELES – My biggest problem with the controversial replay – was Adrian Gonzalez safe or out at home plate in the second inning of Game 4? – was that...
Steve Smith threatens to injure Josh Brown over revelations
October 20, 2016 | 4:45pmOf the Giants willing to discuss Josh Brown’s admitted history of domestic violence, every player said they still supported their kicker. But Steve Smith Sr. isn’t Brown’s teammate. And if...
Cuomo, Christie discussed lane closures weeks later: testimony
October 20, 2016 | 4:45pmA Gov. Cuomo crony on Thursday became the second person to testify that his boss and Gov. Christie discussed the Fort Lee lane closures about a month after they were...
'Baby Hope' reporter won't have to turn over notes, court rules
October 20, 2016 | 4:25pmAn appeals court has ruled that a New York Times reporter will not have to turn over notes from an interview with Baby Hope's accused killer or testify at the...
How Lady Gaga's tragic family history inspired her new album
October 20, 2016 | 4:20pmOne autumn day, in early November 2013, Lady Gaga rolled up to the SiriusXM Radio studios in New York to give an extended town hall-style interview to promote her new...
This Indian teen can pull two cars with his shoulders
October 20, 2016 | 4:08pmAbhishek Choubey is an 18-year-old living in India who has some pretty impressive shoulders. Not in the typical "He probably works out" way, but in the "He can drag multiple...
Meet the man who saved fantasy sports in New York
October 20, 2016 | 3:54pmDaily fantasy-sports fanatic Charles Badalamenti made a play last spring he figured had long odds for success: He wrote to his local reps in Albany. The 38-year-old real-estate broker from...
ISIS cowards fleeing Mosul as Iraqi forces push closer
October 20, 2016 | 3:38pmISIS extremists on Thursday were fleeing their last Iraqi stronghold in Mosul as US coalition forces made final preparations to retake the city amid reports that the terror group’s elusive...
Hillary's gun-control whopper, no 'lasting defeat' of ISIS, and other notable commentary
October 20, 2016 | 3:29pmLibertarian: Hillary’s Gun-Control Whopper Hillary Clinton raised lots of eyebrows in the debate when discussing gun control — specifically, the Supreme Court’s 2008 Heller decision, which upheld an individual right...
Even Stephen Hawking has no clue what the future of AI holds
October 20, 2016 | 3:29pmStephen Hawking, who’s well-known for making (and losing) bets with other physicists, isn’t ready to wager on the future of Artificial Intelligence. “In short, the rise of powerful AI will...
Napflix wants to bore you to sleep with dull videos
October 20, 2016 | 3:19pmThis new channel could be a real sleeper hit. Overcaffeinated Spanish insomniacs have a new tool to help them drift off on their siestas – Napflix. Enterprising sleep buffs Víctor...
Ed Mangano's corruption case is bad news for Republicans
October 20, 2016 | 3:14pmThe corruption charges filed against Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto are a gift to Long Island Democrats -- and a headache for Republicans --...
Smooth-talking con who beat murder rap is still going to jail
October 20, 2016 | 3:00pmA smooth-talking criminal convinced a jury to acquit him of attempted murder in a shootout with US marshals — but a Brooklyn federal judge still let him have it by sentencing...
Elon Musk: Reporters, not self-driving cars, are 'killing people'
October 20, 2016 | 2:46pmTesla cars don’t kill people — journalists do. Tech titan Elon Musk accused reporters of “killing people” with their negative coverage of recent crashes by Tesla cars that were in...
American soldier killed in Iraq bombing
October 20, 2016 | 2:42pmThe US military says an American soldier has died from wounds sustained in a bombing in northern Iraq. Central Command said the soldier died on Thursday, without providing further information....
EPA's response to Flint crisis was seven months late: watchdog
October 20, 2016 | 2:40pmWASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency had sufficient authority and information to issue an emergency order to protect residents of Flint, Michigan, from lead-contaminated water as early as June 2015...
Bad signs for Josh Brown: Giants' denial, NFL's new probe
October 20, 2016 | 2:36pmThe appalling new details of Josh Brown’s long, troubling history of abuse of his ex-wife were not known to the Giants prior to this week, according to a team spokesman....
Galifianakis is between two spies in ‘Joneses’
October 20, 2016 | 2:36pmThis flaccid comedy tries to spark your interest by undressing two of its four stars down to their underwear for significant periods of time. More outrageously, neither of those people...
‘Moonlight’ illuminates a different, tough boyhood
October 20, 2016 | 2:33pmThere is so much pain in “Moonlight” that it’s a little hard to breathe at certain moments. But there are others, of connection and redemption, that positively glow. Shot in...
Chris Wallace won the third debate
October 20, 2016 | 2:32pmWASHINGTON — Moderator Chris Wallace was the unanimous winner of the final presidential debate. Amid an insult-driven election in a deeply divided country, Wallace earned a rare consensus of praise...
Trump paid for secret tapes that 'prove' voter fraud
October 20, 2016 | 2:30pmJames O'Keefe is a conservative activist whose videos have been discredited in the past, but his latest releases are receiving a lot of attention. Notably, it was reported that O'Keefe's videos were given a...
MetLife fires Snoopy after 31 years
October 20, 2016 | 2:18pmAfter 31 years as MetLife’s mascot, Snoopy is off to the pound. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang are out at MetLife, which has launched its...
Actually, Trump already promised to accept the results of the election
October 20, 2016 | 2:11pmDonald Trump has once again stirred controversy, this time by hinting he may not accept it if Hillary Clinton beats him on Election Day. Also once again, Trump seems to...
This hedgehog gets daily massages to fight baldness
October 20, 2016 | 2:09pmThe George Costanza of hedgehogs is getting the royal treatment by animal rescuers hoping to grow back his hair. Bald and stressed-out Nelson gets daily massages with almond oil intended...
Meet the adorable little snail that could kill you
October 20, 2016 | 2:09pmIf you are not already paranoid enough, here’s something new to worry about: Extremely tiny creatures that can destroy your life. According to the Daily Mail, some of the smallest...
Ken Bone is the fashion icon America doesn't need
October 20, 2016 | 2:05pmDespite the revelation of his cringe-worthy online postings, debate darling Ken Bone is still managing to stretch his 15 minutes of fame, appearing Thursday in an online ad for Izod....
Look at your penis, it might have cancer
October 20, 2016 | 2:02pmFor most men the thought of going to the doctor to talk about a health problem fills them with dread. So, when it comes to concerns about their manhood, chances...
AG will not probe fatal NYPD shooting of mentally ill woman
October 20, 2016 | 2:00pmState officials will not take over the investigation of a fatal police shooting in the Bronx slaying of Deborah Danner, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday. Schneiderman's statement didn't specify a...
Tiger Woods' out-of-nowhere boast: I'm breaking Nicklaus' record
October 20, 2016 | 1:58pmTiger Woods is at least talking the talk now. Woods displayed some of his lost confidence in an interview with Charlie Rose that is set to air on Thursday when...
Boring airline crew uniforms got a makeover
October 20, 2016 | 1:57pmFashion designer Zac Posen unveiled his latest creations in Atlanta on Tuesday — and, more so than ever, his head is really up in the clouds. The man behind his...
Carmelo Anthony a mentor to one of NBA's testiest young stars
October 20, 2016 | 1:52pmCarmelo Anthony calls DeMarcus Cousins “my little brother.” Anthony clearly has been a good mentor to Knicks teammate Kristaps Porzingis, but who knew his leadership would be felt most by...
Teen’s rape, murder spark mass protests across Argentina
October 20, 2016 | 1:51pmTens of thousands of women across Argentina protested gender-related violence Wednesday after the rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in a coastal town last week. The group known as...
This is the world's most expensive potato chip
October 20, 2016 | 1:42pmThis is one blue-chip snack! A Swedish brewery crafted the most expensive potato chip in the world: $56 for a set of five -- $11.20 apiece. “We felt that we...
These three words grant India's Muslim men 'instant divorce'
October 20, 2016 | 1:38pmFor Muslim men in India, getting a divorce can be as easy as 1-2-3 — just say the word “talaq” three times. The practice of talaq-ul-bidat — or “triple talaq” —...
NYPD Commissioner: 'It's not easy being a cop'
October 20, 2016 | 1:36pmPolice Commissioner James O’Neill said he empathized with the difficulties officers faced on the street — a day after saying the NYPD “failed” when a cop fatally shot a mentally...
UFC is 'nice form of slavery': Star's legal fight gets nasty
October 20, 2016 | 1:33pmOn Monday, Georges St-Pierre declared war on the UFC, said he was a free agent and explained that his lawyer had torn up his contract with the fight promotion. On...
Josh Brown creates bizarre limbo at Giants practice
October 20, 2016 | 1:31pmJosh Brown’s bags are packed for London, and Giants special team coordinator Tom Quinn is under the impression the kicker will play Sunday despite the recent revelations of Brown’s admitted...
Trump's Facebook live stream could be a preview of Trump TV
October 20, 2016 | 1:14pmDonald Trump appeared to use the third presidential debate Wednesday night to test-run a Trump TV format — a Facebook Live event that drew an impressive 200,000 viewers at its...
Rick Pitino: I've suffered enough from stripper parties
October 20, 2016 | 12:52pmLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The NCAA accused Louisville of four violations stemming from its investigation into allegations that a former basketball staffer hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits...
Trump will 'totally accept' election result — if he wins
October 20, 2016 | 12:49pmDonald Trump said Thursday he's prepared to respect the wishes of the American electorate — if they make him the next president. "I will totally accept the results of this...
Hogan drags talent agent into Gawker mess
October 20, 2016 | 12:27pmA talent agent accused of helping to slip the Hulk Hogan sex tape to Gawker should have to pay for the slimy move himself if he loses his court battle...
Verizon maintains it deserves to get discount on Yahoo after hack
October 20, 2016 | 12:25pmVerizon’s lawyers have started to press their case with Yahoo that the telcom giant deserves a discount on its $4.8 billion purchase of the Web portal. Outgoing Chief Financial Officer...
Virginia football hazing claims: Called me 'retarded,' wrestling until concussed
October 20, 2016 | 12:12pmA former University of Virginia football player has sued the school in federal court over allegations he was cruelly bullied by teammates and coaches — called "retarded" because he has...
Pole-dancing just the start of Paulina Gretzky's Vegas partying
October 20, 2016 | 12:02pmDustin Johnson's future wife documented her night inside Sin City nightclub on Snapchat.
Colts app is spying on fans' conversations, suit claims
October 20, 2016 | 12:01pmThe official app for the Indianapolis Colts does more than give the latest stats and injury updates — it also eavesdrops on users’ conversations, according to a fan who is suing...
How this gorilla went on a two-hour tear through a zoo
October 20, 2016 | 11:56amKumbuka, the 7-foot-tall gorilla who busted out of the London Zoo last week, made his break by exploiting a major -- and rather obvious -- security flaw: his cage door...
Woman says Donald Trump groped her at US Open
October 20, 2016 | 11:51amA New Jersey yoga instructor came forward Thursday to accuse Donald Trump of inappropriately touching her 18 years ago. Karena Virginia, 45, said she ran into Trump at the US...
Strange deep sea creatures you've never seen before
October 20, 2016 | 11:42amNew images from recent exploration voyages show how weird and wild it is under the sea. Some of the pictures taken by remote cameras of never-before-seen areas, especially off the...
Bullygate's final chapter: I won't answer his calls
October 20, 2016 | 11:35amMIAMI — Richie Incognito says Jonathan Martin reached out to him several times in the aftermath of the bullying scandal that sabotaged the Miami Dolphins' 2013 season, but Incognito has...
De Blasio admits he can't keep promise to finish Sandy project
October 20, 2016 | 11:25amMayor de Blasio -- conceding his critics were right -- says he won’t meet a promise to complete construction this year of single-family homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Ahead of...
My student seduced me with big words, now I'm a stripper
October 20, 2016 | 11:24amAn Iowa teacher-turned-stripper claims she’s the real victim of an illicit tryst she had with a teen student because he "duped" her by using "elevated vocabulary." “Many people see him...
Milwaukee cop who fatally shot black man is arrested for sexual assault
October 20, 2016 | 11:22amMILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot a black man in August, sparking several nights of unrest on the city's north side, has been arrested on a sexual...
Your new Tesla is fully autonomous -- but it won't drive itself
October 20, 2016 | 11:17amElon Musk’s latest much-hyped Tesla Motors Inc. “product announcement” Wednesday night promised that all who buy a new Tesla car will have the hardware needed for the car to drive...
Cops bust alleged heroin dealer with machine gun
October 20, 2016 | 10:53amPolice busted a man suspected of selling a lethal batch of heroin that killed a 29-year-old man and found a powerful machine gun inside his Manhattan apartment, police sources said....
Inside Lindsey Vonn's low-key birthday with Lewis Hamilton
October 20, 2016 | 10:33amThe Olympian celebrated her 32nd birthday in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The secret message that showed up behind Clinton
October 20, 2016 | 10:31amThe writing is on the wall. Squinting, eagle-eyed television viewers might have spotted the words “rig” and “it” over Hillary Clinton’s right shoulder during Wednesday night’s presidential debate in Las...
Ray Rice redux: Soccer star caught beating girlfiend in elevator video
October 20, 2016 | 10:09amA professional soccer player has been arrested for domestic abuse after shocking video footage emerged of him punching his girlfriend in the face. Hanyer Mosquera was filmed in the elevator...
At last, Bob Dylan acknowledges winning the Nobel Prize
October 20, 2016 | 10:01amBob Dylan has finally acknowledged that he’s a Nobel laureate. The artist recognized the honor on his Web site after a week of failing to return calls from the Nobel...
MTA bus driver got slashed after morning coffee run
October 20, 2016 | 9:51amCops arrested a man who slashed a Queens bus driver with a boxcutter when he stopped to get a cup of coffee at the start of his shift, police said...
Several firefighters, civilians injured in overnight blazes
October 20, 2016 | 9:49amFive firefighters and four civilians were injured early Thursday in two separate blazes in upper Manhattan, fire officials said. The first fire, in Hamilton Heights, began on the top floor...
Iraqi special forces join Mosul offensive against ISIS
October 20, 2016 | 9:43amKHAZER, Iraq — Iraqi special forces charged into the Mosul battle Thursday with a pre-dawn advance on a nearby town held by the Islamic State group, a key part of...
College student killed by campus fire department during false alarm
October 20, 2016 | 9:35amSTORRS, Conn. — The University of Connecticut says a false fire alarm resulted in the death of a 19-year-old student who was run over and killed by a vehicle for...
Expedia cancels flight, drops F-bomb in email
October 20, 2016 | 9:33amA Los Angeles woman was shocked to find an expletive message addressed to her from Expedia saying that the flight she booked through the website for New Year’s was canceled...
Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher beats the hell out of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt
October 20, 2016 | 9:30amHaving written “Chinatown,” “Shampoo” and “The Last Detail,” Robert Towne has for decades been one of the most revered screenwriters in Hollywood. His job on “Mission: Impossible 2”? He was...
Trump camp: 'Rigged' election talk is because he loves America
October 20, 2016 | 9:26amA foundering Donald Trump refuses to say he'll accept the results of the presidential election — and his campaign claims it's for the good of the country. Trump, who shocked viewers...
Playboy on trial for killing his Tinder date is found not guilty
October 20, 2016 | 9:14amThe Australian playboy accused of murdering his Tinder date was acquitted Thursday after a tense nine-day trial. Gable Tostee was cleared on charges of murder and manslaughter in connection with...
Cops hunt for answers after young couple drops dead in home
October 20, 2016 | 8:42amAuthorities in Michigan were still investigating what led to the death of a young couple after they were found unresponsive in their apartment right before they were set to eat...
Vigilantes trying to bring guns into NYC indicted on charges
October 20, 2016 | 8:29amThree gun-toting vigilantes who tried to take a cache of weapons loaded on a souped-up SUV into the Big Apple, have been indicted on multiple charges, authorities said. John Cramsey,...
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano faces bribery charges
October 20, 2016 | 8:11amNassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, were arrested Thursday morning in a bribery and kickback scheme involving a restaurateur — who paid Linda Mangano $450,000 for a...
Meet the general who's paying for Hillary Clinton's sins
October 20, 2016 | 5:00amThe Obama administration’s Justice Department has investigated three senior officials for mishandling classified information over the past two years but only one faces a felony conviction, possible jail time and...
Cardinals really don't want a McDonald's in Vatican City
October 20, 2016 | 4:53amThe Colosseum. The Trevi Fountain. Saint Peter’s Basilica. McDonald’s? Rome is known for its historic sites and beautiful art. Italy is, of course, known for its world renown cuisine...but is...
Turkish jets strike US-backed Syrian Kurdish militia targets
October 20, 2016 | 4:23amANKARA, Turkey — Turkish jets have struck the US-backed Syrian Kurdish militia north of the embattled city of Aleppo, killing as many as 200 militia members, Turkey's state-run news agency...
How this fashion photographer is saving homeless dogs
October 20, 2016 | 4:20amOne August day this past summer, Richard Phibbs was snapping photos of Hollywood’s hottest couple, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, lovingly looking into each other’s eyes for an Entertainment Weekly...
This is why you love horror movies and haunted houses
October 20, 2016 | 4:12amFor haunted house fan Alejandro La Rosa, October puts a squeeze on his budget. The 25-year-old server and social-media marketer from Bedford-Stuyvesant will spend a couple hundred dollars attending haunts...
How I successfully went from the boss' daughter to the boss' son
October 20, 2016 | 4:05amBy 5, Chris Edwards knew the girl in the mirror couldn’t be him. By college, he was sure of it. The author of the memoir “Balls: It Takes Some To...
'Shark Tank' hosts can't stop laughing
October 20, 2016 | 3:45amABC’s “Shark Tank,” now in its eighth season, is still a Friday night ratings champ. The Emmy-winning trailblazer features entrepreneurs seeking investments (of varying amounts) from a panel of skeptical,...
Breaking down Geno Smith's Jets career: The highs and lows
October 20, 2016 | 3:34amGeno Smith’s Jets career got off to a strong start in 2013, but took a nosedive in 2014. Now he’s back as the starter. Here’s a look at how he...
Man slits throat in courtroom after sex assault conviction
October 20, 2016 | 3:21amSANTA ANA, Calif. — A man convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager pulled a razor blade and slashed his throat in an Orange County courtroom Wednesday moments after the verdict....
Kevin Klein's an offensive force with his own nickname
October 20, 2016 | 3:19amKevin Klein’s game is evolving and the Rangers have been the beneficiary. The stout right-handed defenseman made his season debut in the 2-1 loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday...
Instant replay may have cost the Dodgers a run
October 20, 2016 | 2:47amLOS ANGELES — Did the replay get it wrong? Adrian Gonzalez was convinced, based on conversations he had with umpires Wednesday night, he was safe at home plate attempting to...
Rolling Stone writer: I wasn't trying to fit 'rape culture' narrative
October 20, 2016 | 2:43amThe writer of the since-retracted Rolling Stone article about a fraternity gang rape at the University of Virginia took the stand in a defamation suit against the magazine Wednesday and...
The move Joe Maddon didn't make saved the Cubs
October 20, 2016 | 2:38amLOS ANGELES — The swings of emotion and momentum are such in the postseason that perspective often has the same lasting power as a defenseless mixed martial arts fighter. When...
Cops 'won't forget' new commissioner's 'failed' comment
October 20, 2016 | 2:33amRank-and-file cops are outraged that Police Commissioner James O’Neill said the department “failed” the bat-wielding woman shot and killed by a sergeant on Tuesday, sources said. Officers have flooded the...
NYC homeless population reaches historically tragic number
October 20, 2016 | 2:22amThe number of homeless people in city shelters has exceeded 60,000 for the first time in history, official data revealed Wednesday. There are now 60,017 individuals being put up by...
3,000 advocates gather to blast de Blasio at charter school rally
October 20, 2016 | 2:02amThousands of parents and teachers descended on Foley Square Wednesday to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio get behind charter school proponents’ plans to increase the number of charter seats...
One-time drug lord says cop tipped him off about police raids
October 20, 2016 | 1:51amA one-time drug lord told a jury how a crooked cop warned him and other drug dealers of impending police raids — estimating that the cop helped him sell about...
Viacom-CBS merger could be in place by Thanksgiving
October 20, 2016 | 1:44amViacom shareholders believe they’ll have a merger agreement with CBS by Thanksgiving, sources told The Post. National Amusements Inc., the controlling shareholder of both Viacom and CBS, said on September...
Hollywood producer latest victim of exploding batteries
October 20, 2016 | 1:38amIt’s not just the batteries in Samsung phones that are causing drama on airplanes. A Hollywood producer has sued electronics giant LG after one of its lithium-ion batteries allegedly caught...
Giants' Janoris Jenkins 'everything as advertised'
October 20, 2016 | 1:32amAll the hot takes, the jabs and the jokes have gone away. Six games into his Giants career, nobody is claiming Janoris Jenkins is overpaid anymore, after signing that five-year,...
NYPD shooting of mentally ill woman invokes memory of Eleanor Bumpurs
October 20, 2016 | 1:30amThe daughter of Eleanor , the mentally disturbed African-American senior citizen shot and killed by the NYPD during a 1984 eviction, said the similar new case is making her “relive”...
Uber boss Kalanick steers around IPO question
October 20, 2016 | 1:22amSAN FRANCISCO — Uber boss Travis Kalanick on Wednesday said the seven-year-old ride-hailing company, valued at $68 billion, is still several years away from an initial public offering. The 40-year-old...
One Henrik Lundqvist gaffe cost the Rangers a game
October 20, 2016 | 12:54amIt is a truism of hockey journalism that the only time you ever will read the word “gaffe” in connection with the outcome of a game is when a goaltender...
Donald Trump just ceded the presidency to Hillary Clinton
October 20, 2016 | 12:49amAn hour and 18 minutes into Wednesday night’s debate, Donald Trump effectively acknowledged his coming defeat. “Lotsa luck, Hillary,” he said, after a peroration on the humanitarian disaster in Syria...
Cubs even NLCS behind two slumping sluggers
October 20, 2016 | 12:37amLOS ANGELES — The lost boys found their way Wednesday night. Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell were the biggest slackers in a Cubs lineup that had gone two straight games...
Trump finally delivers — but it won't keep Hillary out of the White House
October 20, 2016 | 12:28amAt the end of last night’s debate, Donald Trump’s face was drained of color and his shoulders slumped. He looked relieved and exhausted but didn’t smile as his family joined...
The modern US campus shouldn't be a safe space
October 20, 2016 | 12:15amA specter is haunting academia, the specter of specters — ghosts, goblins and “cultural appropriation” through insensitive Halloween costumes. Institutions of higher education are engaged in the low comedy of...
Pregnant woman rescued after water breaks in the middle of the ocean
October 20, 2016 | 12:15amPolice came to the rescue of a pregnant woman who had begun giving birth on a fishing charter boat in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Emergency services received...
A debate party in Middle America gives hope to a divided nation
October 20, 2016 | 12:10amOMAHA, Neb. — On the edge of the Great Plains, one suburban home was a house divided. Kindergarten teacher Danielle Larson opened her great room to more than 20 friends...
Joakim Noah: Derrick Rose accuser 'just trying to make money'
October 20, 2016 | 12:08amBOSTON — Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose’s buddy and former Bulls teammate, went on the offensive after Rose was cleared in his rape civil trial, saying the accuser was a gold...
Disheveled Gotti grandson appears in court for drug case
October 20, 2016 | 12:01amThe Dapper Don's namesake grandson paid no homage to his heritage in court Wednesday, clad in crumpled jumpsuit and smudged glasses. Twenty-three-year-old John Gotti's past bravado was nowhere to be...