March 9, 2017
Don't count out Xavier from making March Madness noise
Xavier showed it has righted its listing ship. And Butler has shown it still has some work to do in figuring out this Big East Tournament thing. The Musketeers rallied...
Indians' top goal for this season: Getting over last season
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Indians are trying to determine the last man in their bullpen, a utility infielder and whether Austin Jackson has enough left to provide value as a...
Brooklyn congressman recites Biggie lyrics on House floor
If the House of Representatives don't know Biggie Smalls — well now they know.
Teacher probed for misconduct continued working in Renewal school
A former city teacher facing serious misconduct charges — including inappropriate relations with a male student — was allowed to continue teaching and eventually transferred to a struggling Renewal school...
Stop making these dieting excuses
Your New Year resolution to battle the bulge started off with great success, but come March your motivation fades and along with this comes a barrage of reasons why now...
Don’t rush for speed in fantasy drafts
The lack of stolen bases has been a hot-button topic throughout the spring. Fantasy owners, as they often tend to do, are overreacting to the apparent drought. Jose Altuve is...
Why UNC is 'a real threat' to win national title
Even in the ACC — a league with multiple Final Four contenders, and considered “the best basketball conference in American history” by Miami coach Jim Larranaga — one team stands...
Imprisoned Chinese mogul nabs $42M pad on Upper East Side
A felon who was once the richest man in China has just purchased a $41.5 million townhouse on the Upper East Side, The Post has learned. Huang Guangyu won’t be...
Why shoppers still love going to discount retailers
It’s the treasure hunt, stupid — and the low prices. While department, discount and specialty stores of every stripe are in an arms race to increase their online revenue, one...
Rick Pitino 'heartbroken' after Louisville's ugly foul shooting
The word Louisville coach Rick Pitino used was “heartbroken.” His Cardinals were up 12 points on Duke at one stage of the second half of the ACC quarterfinals Thursday at...
Boy dies in car crash weeks after younger brother drowned
BORDEN, Ind. — Authorities say the 6-year-old brother of a southern Indiana toddler who drowned in January has died in a car crash. Ayden Roberts died Wednesday when two vehicles...
'That was a quarterfinal game? Holy mackerel'
Mike Krzyzewski sat on one side of the court, and Rick Pitino stood on the other, leaving one empty seat at Barclays Center. An Elite Eight matchup between Duke and...
Former FedEx driver: Cops 'started viciously beating me'
A former FedEx driver who unwittingly gave directions to the gunman who murdered two cops in 2014 tearfully testified Thursday how two revenge-seeking officers brutally beat him up. Karim Baker...
Signet Jewelers stays silent on sex harassment allegations
Signet Jewelers has a problem with women and how it deals with the family jewels. While Signet announced a new board committee Thursday dedicated to supporting its female employees, the...
Roy Williams rips Trump's 'BS' in response to Boeheim's ACC dig
Here’s a stunner: North Carolina coach Roy Williams has no problem with the ACC holding its tournament in Greensboro, NC, as well as New York. One day after Syracuse coach...
Rangers fall after controversial no-call goes against them
RALEIGH, N.C. — Make no mistake. The Rangers did not play nearly well enough to deserve a better fate than the 4-3 defeat inflicted upon them Thursday night by a...
Investors not pleased with CitiTrends performance
Not all off-price retailers are making their investors happy. CitiTrends of Savannah, Ga., which operates 537 discount stores in 33 states, is facing an activist investor who told shareholders on...
Teen accused of decapitating mom: 'I felt like it'
LOUISBURG, N.C. — An 18-year-old man accused of decapitating his mother promised an emergency dispatcher that he wouldn't kill two young siblings heard wailing in the background of his 911...
Catholic school's 21-page prom dress code leaves few options
A parochial school in Illinois isn't taking any chances that girls attending its prom will be dressed immodestly. So Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford recently issued a “proper dress...
Redskins fire GM as insider portrays him as drunk 'disaster'
The Washington Redskins fired general manager Scot McCloughan on Thursday evening, and leaks from inside the mess of a franchise quickly attributed the ouster to his alleged drinking problem. The...
War Machine's ex weeps when asked if attack was 'worth' fame
Former porn star Christy Mack broke down on Thursday when asked if the social media followers she gained after the brutal attack at the hands of her ex-martial arts fighter boyfriend were...
Edwin Encarnacion's $60M payday was a letdown
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Edwin Encarnacion was expected to get a lot more than three years at $60 million when the offseason began, thus the Indians were not supposed to be...
Cops catch thief who swiped plaque from Waldorf-Astoria
A thief who posed as a hotel patron during a heist at the Waldorf-Astoria — swiping the dedication plaque from its famed World Fair Clock and then waltzing out unnoticed...
Ex-mob boy says partners turned restaurant into alcohol and drug den
He grew up shucking clams for the mob as a teenager in Bay Ridge — but nothing could have prepared him for working with drunken, drugged up staffers at a...
Indians had a No. 3 hitter up their sleeve this whole time
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Michael Brantley was chatting with a reporter just outside the Indians’ clubhouse when president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti passed and bellowed over his shoulder, “Tell him...
Tillerson has recused himself from Keystone pipeline matters
WASHINGTON — The State Department says top U.S. diplomat Rex Tillerson has recused himself from TransCanada's application for a presidential permit for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Environmental group Greenpeace...
'Taken' star reflects on growing up the child of Donna Summer
When you grow up as the daughter of disco queen Donna Summer, you might expect your childhood to be bathed in strobe lights and the family soundtrack to include one...
Quota games won’t fix the racial gaps in NY’s schools
There’s fresh infamy afoot in New York City’s public schools. No, not word that black and Hispanic students have vastly underperformed in getting into the city’s justly famed competitive-entry high...
Cuomo’s millionaire tax will hurt more than just millionaires
If you’re not a millionaire, you might think Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s millionaire tax surcharge won’t hurt you. Think again. At a hearing this week on the state budget — which,...
Andrew Jackson’s warnings for Donald Trump
Upon taking office, President Trump dusted off a portrait of Andrew Jackson and hung it above his desk in the Oval Office. He chose better than he knew. The most...
Protest music deserves better than Katy Perry
Guess what — there’s something even more vapid than Katy Perry’s pop music: Katy Perry’s protest music. Sorry to be harsh. Perry’s a pop superstar, but as a lyricist she...
Team de Blasio’s special treatment for big-buck donors
It’s no secret that people who kicked in big bucks to Bill de Blasio’s campaign and non-profit slush fund enjoy clout at City Hall. US Attorney Preet Bharara is taking...
After 10 years, it’s time for Trump to bring home Iran’s US hostage
This week began the second decade since retired FBI agent Robert Levinson vanished in Iran, and now his family wants President Trump to do what former President Barack Obama didn’t:...
Police bust members of violent, drug-dealing Queens gang
Cops took down 14 members of a notorious Queens gang known for their drug dealing and random acts of violence, police said on Thursday. The gangbangers -- all members of...
Rapist's appeal for shorter sentence backfires
A man in Florida who raped, beat and left a teen girl for dead outside a public library eight years ago asked for a shorter sentence -- but instead, the...
Mom accused of 'repeatedly' punching elderly woman arraigned
An Upper East Side mom was arraigned Thursday in Manhattan for allegedly beating an elderly woman who scolded her over her 3-year-old daughter's poor manners. “The defendant repeatedly punched a...
Liberace's sordid life story is hitting the stage
After the high ratings and great reviews for “Behind the Candelabra,” HBO’s 2013 ghoulish but absorbing bio about Liberace, producer Jerry Weintraub wanted to turn it into a Broadway musical....
Dead shark found in Wal-Mart shopping cart
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Authorities are mystified as to why a 5-foot-long dead shark was left in the parking lot of a northeast Florida Wal-Mart just days before another dead...
Why celebs are obsessed with Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor has been part of New York City’s musical fabric since she first began to make a name for herself in the ’00s with her uniquely baroque piano pop....
A real-life 'Hunger Games' is coming to Russia
May the odds be ever in their favor. A group of people from around the globe has agreed to take part in a real-life "Hunger Games" — competing on a...
Red Bulls on cusp of adding striker from Norway
Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch has acknowledged his team expects to bring in an attacking player within the next week, and Fredrik Gulbrandsen appears to be that player. The Red...
How 'New York, New York' was written in 45 minutes
John Kander has three Tonys, two Emmys, two Grammys — and 16 throw pillows, those last embossed with the names of every show he and Fred Ebb wrote, “Cabaret,” “Chicago”...
The New Yorkers who moonlight as can collectors
It's hard not to notice them, all those seemingly homeless men and women trudging down the city streets, lugging plastic bags full of bottles and cans. Most of us look...
Zack Wheeler: Don't make me jinx first start since 2015
PORT ST. LUCIE — Zack Wheeler didn’t feel like chatting about his first outing in nearly two years. “I’ll talk to you after the start,” Wheeler said in front of...
Student president busted on spring break doesn't recall traveling there
Not remembering spring break is almost expected, but this wasted college student couldn't recall how he even ended up on vacation. University of Florida student William Smith Meyers got himself in...
'Sex slave' wants Epstein to explain how Prince Andrew allegedly met her
An ex-teen prostitute who claims she was billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's “sex slave” wants to haul the sex-offender financier into Manhattan federal court to testify in her defamation case against one...
Tom Coughlin flexes muscle with Jaguars — chance he didn't get with Giants
There’s a fascinating and ironic scenario playing out in Jacksonville, where Tom Coughlin is rebuilding the Jaguars defense through free agency, a year after he was denied the chance to do...
This pastrami taco is the mashup of your dreams
Certainly a taco could never fill the gaping hole left in the collective hearts of NYC eaters missing Carnegie Deli’s infamously gigantic sandwiches. But we appreciate the Mexican homage —...
How King Kong quadrupled in size since 1933
King Kong, one of the most iconic movie monsters in cinematic history, has gone through a lot of changes — most notably, his height, which varied from scene to scene...
Depeche Mode rails against the alt-right
Back in 1993, Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan suffered a minor heart attack onstage during a show in New Orleans — brought on by an exhausting touring schedule and heavy...
City floats 'e-learning' to replace substitute teachers
No more teacher's dirty looks. If there's one money-saving idea public school kids could really get behind, it's this: "e-learning" to replace paid substitutes when high school teachers are absent....
Michael Jordan is going to make ridiculous money off dumb gaffe
If Michael Jordan says it, it must be so. And if it is so, Jordan can make money off of it. The NBA Hall of Famer was speaking to the...
Trucker arrested for owing more than $300K in tolls
Port Authority cops arrested a New Jersey business owner for allegedly racking up $308,600 in unpaid E-ZPass charges. Jose Ramirez, owner of Mambo Transportation, a trucking company based in Jersey...
Wrongfully convicted man files lawsuit against city, cops
A Brooklyn man who lost 25 years of his life to prison after he was wrongly convicted of murder has filed suit against the city and the cops who put...
Seton Hall peaking at perfect time
It looked and sounded a lot like last March inside Madison Square Garden late Thursday afternoon. Chants of “Let’s go Pirates” were reverberating throughout the arena, Seton Hall was stifling...
Women are zapping their faces with radio waves instead of plastic surgery
Remodeling: It isn’t just for ’90s-era kitchens anymore. By harnessing the power of radio frequency and ultrasound technology, skin experts are zapping below the epidermal surface, “remodeling” tissue to stimulate...
Archaeologists uncover massive statue of Pharaoh Ramses II
CAIRO -- Archaeologists from Egypt and Germany have found a massive eight-metre statue submerged in ground water in a Cairo slum that they say probably depicts revered Pharaoh Ramses II,...
'Blood everywhere’ after German train station axe attack
An axe-wielding madman leapt off a train at Düsseldorf, Germany’s main station Thursday night and started attacking people — leaving at least seven injured and the station floor swamped with...
Four new hotels to escape this cold weather
Thaw out from frigid winter at one of these sultry new stays. Mexico: Hotel Esencia Since being taken over and given a modernist redecoration by Emmy-winning producer and media honcho...
Former French Vogue editor: Working for Condé Nast was a pain in the ass
When Joan Juliet Buck was growing up in London in the 1960s, one of her secret pleasures was swiping British Vogue from her mother’s bedroom and poring over its glossy...
Karolina Kurkova's son could be the next Zoolander
It may only be a matter of time before 7-year-old Tobin Drury steals that catwalk from his supermodel mom, Karolina Kurkova. “You know, Tobin’s not shy,” the former Victoria’s Secret...
People are waiting hours for this Disney cup
People are lining up for hours to buy a plastic bottle. A restaurant in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., has been converted into a “Beauty and the Beast”-themed haunt, called...
Hundreds change gender identity in wake of new city rule
A total of 731 New York City residents have changed their gender identity on their birth certificates after a new rule made it easier for transgender people to mark the...
How this overweight dog lost half its size
A morbidly obese Jack Russell mix overfed by its previous owner and then abandoned on the streets has lost almost half her weight -- and is still shedding pounds. Pearl,...
Texans try to turn Osweiler into Romo after trade shocker
The Brock Osweiler Era is over in Houston after one utterly unsatisfying year. The Texans, who signed the former Broncos backup quarterback to an eye-opening $72 million contract with $37...
Scientists might have figured out how to grow potatoes on Mars
"The Martian" is a movie about a Mars-stranded astronaut, played by Matt Damon, who grows food by planting sliced potatoes and fertilizing them with feces. But farming on Mars is...
Ex-porn star sent topless pic to War Machine just before alleged attack
A former porn star said she sent her mixed martial arts ex-boyfriend a topless photo of herself just before he stormed into her home and brutally attacked her and another man....
Woman discovers she has HIV by Googling it
The signs were everywhere. Abby Landy had broken out in cold sores, was physically ill and had just received a sinister text from a former lover reading: “I hope you...
Trump Tower sells first condo since Trump's inauguration
Trump Tower, President Donald Trump’s main residence away from the White House, has logged its first sale since he became president nearly two months ago: a one-bedroom that sold for...
FDNY commissioner touts faster response times with 'fly cars'
An FDNY pilot program that sends SUVs to medical emergencies instead of fully-equipped ambulances has cut response times by a minute, Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said Thursday. The program, which...
Congress wants NASA to hurry up and get to Mars
NASA’s going to infinity and beyond — specifically, to Mars. Both the Senate and House approved a bill that authorizes a whopping $19.508 billion in spending for NASA in 2017,...
Derek Stepan can't stop thinking about his awful slump
RALEIGH — It was 22 games and counting for Derek Stepan, who desperately was attempting not to count the number of matches he had gone without scoring a goal. “You...
Instagram's biggest jerk celebrates feminism by eating a snack off a woman's butt
Self-styled "King of Instagram" Dan Bilzerian has sparked a social media storm after using International Women’s Day as an opportunity to post an outrageously insensitive picture to his army of...
'Game of Thrones' gets Season 7 premiere date
https://twitter.com/GameOfThrones/status/839931931076628480 The wait is finally over — "Game of Thrones" has a return date. HBO announced the seventh season of the fantasy epic will premiere on July 16, about two months...
Henry Kissinger's brother settles wage suit with ex-staffers
The brother of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has finally learned a little something about détente. Walter Kissinger has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against him by ex-longtime...
St. John's super freshman Marcus LoVett might go pro
Marcus LoVett Jr.’s future at St. John’s is uncertain. The freshman point guard, a key to the Red Storm’s progress this season, could turn pro. When asked after Thursday’s season-ending...
'White Rhino' cop had racist lawn ornaments in front of his house
The brawny ex-cop who blew his brains out to avoid arrest by the FBI cheated on his wife, was drowning in debt and kept racist statues outside his house. Sources...
Casey Anthony says it'd be 'dumb' to have another kid
Onetime accused child-killer Casey Anthony says that while she'd be "blessed'' to become a mom again, it would probably be “dumb” for her to have another kid. “If I am...
Jets plug left tackle with $11M for Ben Ijalana to stay
On the first day of free agency, the Jets locked up a couple of their own. The team reached agreements with offensive tackle Ben Ijalana and outside linebacker Josh Martin,...
Kid storms live weather forecast to fart on meteorologist
This kid predicted one windy forecast. Meteorologist Patrick Ellis was reporting on the weather on WLBT in Mississippi on Saturday when an 8-year-old boy named Houston -- the son of a...
There are three types of porn watchers — and only one is healthy
How often do you watch porn? And would you consider that a healthy amount or are you compulsive about it? Watching porn has become the norm for many who use...
Michigan plays in practice jerseys after plane-crash fiasco
The Wolverines made it safely to Washington D.C. for their Big Ten Tournament matchup against Illinois on Thursday after a frightening incident on the runway as their plane attempted to...
Tiny kids and their huge dogs prove that bigger really is better
Big dogs often get a bad rap when it comes to having pint-sized human friends, but a new photo project shows they can be a child’s best friend, guardian and...
Leaderless Republicans and other notable comments
From the right: Where Are the GOP’s Leaders? Ian Tuttle at National Review can’t understand why House Republicans have “unveiled a health-care bill that pleases just about no one.” After...
'I spent a week in the NHL: It was all drinking, fighting, sex'
If you never had the chance to join a fraternity, maybe try the next best thing: trying out for an NHL team. As amateur Irish hurler Lee Chin found out,...
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of young nurse
Tennessee cops busted the man they believe stabbed a nurse to death inside her condo nearly two weeks ago, authorities said Wednesday. Christopher McLawhorn, 24, has been charged with criminal...
Science confirms every man's worst nightmare
Most men have worried about the size of their penis at some point. While there are often conflicting opinions as to whether bigger really is better, a group of scientists...
Giants sign Rhett Ellison to give offense some oomph
Sometimes it does not take one move to cure what ails you. This is the approach the Giants are taking at tight end, and in their desire to improve their...
Would you let your spouse wax you?
Some couples bond over a vacation gone awry, or a bout of food poisoning. Shawn Smith and her fiancé opted for a waxing session. Smith, a hairstylist and wig maker...
What's next for St. John's after turnaround season
This season’s goal was to make progress, for coach Chris Mullin to show he has St. John’s pointed in the right direction. And for all the good vibes the Red...
Hillary Clinton trying to "bob" her way back into politics
Hillary Clinton debuted a new haircut in a Snapchat post urging women to stand up and resist, and it's got shades of Claire Underwood from "House of Cards." Is the former...
Jets interested in Jay Cutler as possible QB fallback
Jay-E-T-S? With quarterback options running low, the Jets are considering signing veteran Jay Cutler, according to a source. Cutler was released by the Bears on Thursday after they outbid the...
Cuomo and de Blasio turn bomb scare into latest round of feud
Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo turned a Brooklyn bomb scare Thursday into the latest round of their endless feud — with the governor beating his rival to the address...
Enjoy the warm weather because snow is coming
If you thought that spring has sprung — think again. After a week in which the temperature rose to a pleasant 59 degrees in Central Park, winter will make a...
Ken Thompson didn't leave any cash to his wife in original will
Late Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson once planned to leave all of his ready cash to everyone but his allegedly spendthrift wife, according to a copy of his 2008 estate documents...
Rangers decide to give Nash and Lundqvist a break
RALEIGH, N. C. — Henrik Lundqvist and Rick Nash joined Michael Grabner in street clothes for Thursday’s 4-3 defeat to the Hurricanes after reporting to the rink with ailments that...
Corzine plays the blame game on stand in MF Global trial
Former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine channeled his inner farm boy on the stand in Manhattan federal court on Thursday as he tried to place some of the blame for...
Lying cop doesn't know Uber driver is actually a lawyer
When defense attorney Jesse Bright was pulled over in North Carolina while moonlighting as an Uber driver, he began filming the encounter. Allegedly, he had been pulled over for picking...
School bus driver indicted in crash that killed six kids
The Tennessee bus driver behind the wheel in a fatal crash that killed a half dozen school kids was indicted this week on six vehicular homicide charges. A grand jury...
Hungry toddler found wandering alone by bodega
A 5-year-old girl wandered the Queens streets alone Wednesday night -- ending up in a bodega, where she told workers, “I’m hungry,” cops and witnesses said. Cops said that Trimeka...
Jeff Klein won't lose stake in Sunset Tower Hotel
The storied Sunset Tower Hotel is changing hands, but managing partner Jeff Klein will still be running the celeb-fave West Hollywood inn. Minority owner Klein has exercised a right of...
Koran found near ambush was covered in jihadist's prints: prosecutors
A small discolored Koran belonging to an al Qaeda insurgent accused of killing two US servicemen was shown to jurors at his Brooklyn trial Thursday -- and prosecutors say it...
Cuomo announces $1.4B development plan for central Brooklyn
Gov. Cuomo unveiled a $1.4 billion development plan Thursday for central Brooklyn to finance more affordable housing, bolster access to medical care, increase jobs and expand youth and recreational programs....
The wackiest things stars do to their vaginas
Female celebs these days? They just can’t stop talking about (caring for) their vaginas. This week, “Beauty and the Beast” actress Emma Watson revealed how she uses a $40 product...
Additional US troops enter Syria to help fight against ISIS
Syrian forces-- joined by a US Marines artillery unit -- put the heat on ISIS jihadists, as they closed in on the jihadists' de-facto capital of Raqqa on Thursday. "We...
More proof that Americans are fatter and lazier than ever
Hungry Americans are not getting near the stove or off the couch. The number of phone and internet orders for restaurants surged 18% last year to 1.9 billion, according to...
Cavemen might have taken aspirin for their headaches
Cavemen self-medicated on aspirin to relieve aches and pains, say scientists. They found evidence of medicinal plants containing the drug while analyzing 50,000-year-old teeth plaque. Cavemen were thought to be...
Giraffe's death by zoo toy prompts investigation
An investigation is under way in North Carolina to find out how an “engagement item” killed a 3,000-plus-pound giraffe. Jamili, a 9-year-old female giraffe, was found unresponsive Tuesday at the...
Radiation isn't the biggest health issue for Fukushima residents
TOKYO -- The 185 cases of thyroid cancer found in youngsters in the Japanese region hit by the 2011 nuclear disaster cannot be linked to radiation, doctors said Thursday, describing...
Man arrested for kicking pregnant woman in the stomach on subway
A 9-months-pregnant woman was bumped by a rider on a crowded subway in lower Manhattan Thursday — and when she pushed him away, he retaliated by kicking her twice in...
Stephen Hawking says we need global government to protect us from killer computers
Professor Stephen Hawking has said humanity needs to form a global government to cope with the threat posed by killer robots and artificial intelligence. In a piece of advice that...
Airbnb raises another $1 billion for global growth battle
Online room renting service Airbnb Inc said on Thursday it had raised $1 billion in its latest round of funding, valuing the company at $31 billion. Airbnb raised $447.85 million...
Gang of Baltimore youths caught assaulting a man in broad daylight
A group of nine people, including eight minors, were arrested on charges related to the assault and robbery of a man, which occurred in broad daylight. The victim reportedly didn't...
DC restaurant claims new Trump hotel has unfair advantage
President Trump is being sued by a Washington, DC, restaurant, whose owners claim his newest hotel in the city has an unfair advantage over their own nearby business. Cork Wine...
Maria Sharapova's rivals annoyed by her return
Even if tennis fans cheer the return of Maria Sharapova, her rivals are conflicted. The five-time Grand Slam champion is set to return to competition in April after serving a...
EPA head: Carbon dioxide not 'primary contributor' to global warming
Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt on Thursday said he doesn't believe carbon dioxide is a main contributor to global warming. "I think that measuring with precision human activity on...
Heaviest woman in the world airlifted for weight-loss surgery
The heaviest woman in the world underwent successful weight-loss surgery, doctors announced Thursday. The bariatric surgery was performed Tuesday in Mumbai on 1,000-plus-pound Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, according to...
Flight diverted to LAX after dispute over $12 blanket
A Hawaiian Airlines jetliner on a flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday after a passenger became involved in a dispute with a...
NYPD still wants reimbursement for protecting Trump Tower
The NYPD's counter terrorism chief reiterated his intention to seek reimbursement from the feds for the millions of dollars it's costing to protect Trump Tower. "What this is is, we...
Flynn earned $530K for lobbying while advising Trump campaign
Michael Flynn, who was fired as national security adviser, retroactively registered as a foreign agent after he was paid $530,000 for lobbying work during the presidential campaign that may have...
A burger could be less caloric than your 'superfood' salad
Burgers are bad, right? Nope. The dish could actually be a better choice than a so-called "superfood" salad if you’re trying to trim down. Healthy burgers made of a bun,...
Obama has never looked better
Barack Obama may well go down as our most stylish president. And now that he’s retired, he’s looking even sharper. Visiting the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, on...
Brandon Marshall as Giants leader: Would've vetoed boat trip
The back page of Thursday’s New York Post was held up, revealing to Damon “Snacks’’ Harrison the headline blaring “Jet Blue!” and the pictures of Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon...
Would you sell a piece of your future to pay for college?
It soon may get easier for students to finance college by selling a share in their future selves. Purdue University is partnering with Vemo Education, a technology firm, in hopes...
CNN host eats human brains, sparking outrage
Reza Aslan, the host of "Believer" on CNN, is under fire for a scene on his show in which he ate human brains while showcasing a group of Hindus who...
The Redskins are imploding right in front of our eyes
The Washington football team has no GM, a $24 million quarterback in purgatory and no direction in free agency. Other than that, Mrs. Snyder, how was the third-down play? An...
DMV screwup makes everyone in Denver taller
This snafu was the height of stupidity. Thousands of people in Colorado were transformed overnight into giants -- on their drivers’ licenses at least – when a company failed to...
I got punched in the face because of my Trump bumper sticker
A Florida man claims he was the victim of a road rage incident this week -- all because he wears his support for President Trump on his bumper. Gregg Dunay...
Brooklyn Decker and Whitney Casey created a shopping site
Model and actress Brooklyn Decker and her best bud, former CNN anchor Whitney Casey, are creating a website to help women shop better. Finery.com, which launches March 23, catalogs women’s...
Hero mom steps in front of cobra's venom to save baby
A hero mom saved her baby from a venom-spitting cobra — taking the serpent's deadly toxin in her own eyes so her tot's peepers would be spared, according to a...
Doctor who traded pain pills for sex gets two years in prison
A doctor in California who doled out highly addictive painkillers in exchange for sex has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison. Naga Raja Thota, a 62-year-old...
WikiLeaks: We'll help companies defend against CIA hacking
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Thursday that his group will help tech giants like Apple and Google protect their devices against the CIA’s hacking tools — a move that...
IBM made an entire hard drive out of a single atom
Electronics get faster, smaller, and (hopefully) more reliable as time passes, but the march towards the miniature only has one logical place to end, and that’s at the atomic level....
Iconic rock formation from 'Game of Thrones' destroyed by storm
Gale-force winds and huge waves have destroyed the iconic Azure Window, a coastal rock formation on the Maltese island of Gozo. The Azure Window, believed to have formed naturally in...
Trump plans international powwow to fight ISIS
The Trump administration plans to gather more than 60 countries to figure out a way to destroy ISIS. The international powwow is slated to take place later this month in...
Teacher refuses to teach undocumented students
A Hawaiian high school teacher is facing disciplinary action for saying he'd refuse to teach students that are in the country illegally, according to a report. John Sullivan, a social...
Jewish Children's Museum evacuated after bomb threat
A Jewish museum in Brooklyn was evacuated Thursday morning after someone emailed a bomb threat to the institution, police sources said. The threat was sent to The Jewish Children's Museum...
RadioShack goes bankrupt again as Sprint tie-up fizzles
RadioShack filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday for the second time in a little over two years, dogged by a dismal retail environment and an unfruitful partnership with wireless provider Sprint...
Colossal ex-cop was a beast on patrol
Before his life took a dark turn, criminals, iron gates and tight police uniforms were no match for the colossal NYPD officer nicknamed "White Rhino." On Wednesday, Gerard Benderoth, 48,...
This has to be Vince Young's last chance
Vince Young appears set for a last-gasp football comeback in Canada. Young's agent, Leigh Steinberg, tweeted Wednesday that he was on his way to Regina to finalize a deal with...
Woman kills boyfriend by making him drink bleach: cops
A Chicago woman killed her boyfriend by dumping bleach down his throat, police said. Yasmine Elder, 24, was squabbling with her beau, Darrius Ellis, 26, early Monday while sitting in...
Here's how the rich can escape NYC when a calamity hits
Paranoid New Yorkers now have a speedy way out of the city should disaster strike. Chris Dowhie, co-owner of Plan B Marine, runs a marine evacuation service which advertises the fastest...
Flavor Flav is the biggest star of Big Ten tournament
It’s Wednesday of conference tournament week, which means your TV is loaded with games between major programs that finished 6-12 in conference play but still somehow might make it into...
Samsung heir denies all charges at start of embezzlement trial
The heir to the Samsung electronics empire, Lee Jae-yong, denies all charges against him, his lawyer said Thursday, at the start of what the special prosecutor said could be the...
Patriots make stunning signing; blockbuster trade could be next
In the span of the past two days, two of the Patriots’ AFC rivals helped them get better just weeks after they won the Super Bowl. On Wednesday, the Patriots...
Here's how the 1% can escape NYC when terror strikes
Paranoid New Yorkers now have a speedy route out of the city should disaster strike. Chris Dowhie, co-owner of Plan B Marine, runs a marine evacuation service that advertises the fastest...
Girls' soccer team blindfolded with panties in 'kidnapping' hazing ritual
An annual “kidnapping” hazing ritual at a high school in Texas that usually involves eggs and pancakes got much more risqué this school year — with young girls being duct-taped,...
AIG's boss to quit after bruising battle with Icahn
Activist investor Carl Icahn has won his face-off with the skipper of AIG. AIG said on Thursday that Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock tendered his resignation but will keep his...
Trump threatens conservatives who oppose new health care plan
President Trump said Thursday that despite media reports of Republican infighting over replacing ObamaCare, the GOP's healthcare plan will "end in a beautiful picture." "Despite what you hear in the...
Supermodel back on the market after splitting from Patriots star
Adriana Lima and Julian Edelman were first linked in July.
Pence dodges question on Trump's wiretapping claim
Vice President Mike Pence refused to say whether he, like his boss, believes that Trump Tower was wiretapped on orders from President Obama. In an interview with Cleveland station WEWS...
China is developing a new lunar spacecraft
BEIJING — China is developing an advanced spaceship capable of both flying in low-Earth orbit and landing on the moon, according to state media, in another bold step for a...
Whale lifts kayakers out of the water
Two kayakers got more than they expected when they encountered some whales off the coast of Argentina. As they approached one of the massive animals, the beast maneuvered itself underneath...
Chicago can learn from New York to curb crime problem
CHICAGO — Even before President Donald Trump tweeted a threat to send "in the Feds" to curb Chicago's gun violence, he was saying on the campaign trail that there was...
Woman in labor demanded injection of heroin and meth
CONCORD, N.H. — A woman in labor demanded a friend inject her with heroin and methamphetamine before firefighters arrived at their home and she gave birth while entering an ambulance,...
It may soon be illegal to drive after one drink in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah could soon have the strictest DUI threshold in the nation after state lawmakers on Wednesday night voted to lower the limit for a driver's blood-alcohol...
GOP committee takes first steps toward ObamaCare overhaul
Two House panels on Thursday approved key components of the Republican plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare. The House Ways and Means Committee, following 18 hours of debate, approved legislation...
Democrats’ call for a special prosecutor may come back to haunt them
The most famous special prosecutor remains the first one: Archibald Cox of Watergate fame. After Cox got sideways with President Richard Nixon in 1973, the president ordered Cox fired, which...
Child who died of starvation had meth in his system
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Four people charged in a 9-year-old Indiana boy's starvation death now face additional charges after an autopsy found methamphetamine in his system. Cameron Hoopingarner's two guardians...
Yankees are giving Luis Severino every chance to start
TAMPA — On the bright side for Luis Severino, his changeup looked pretty good Wednesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Team Canada appeared as confused by the right-hander’s string-pulling pitch...
Illegal immigration from Mexico down 40 percent in Trump's first month
The number of illegal immigrants crossing into the United States from Mexico declined by 40 percent from January to February, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said on Wednesday. The downturn...
Jay Bruce provides tantalizing glimpse of All-Star form
PORT ST. LUCIE — It will take a lot more than a solid start to spring training and one excellent day to erase the memory of Jay Bruce’s introduction to...
Chris Mullin-Georgetown melee: Suddenly it was the 1980s again
Later on, when the adrenaline had stopped cascading and the blood had stopped rushing there were simple tidings of conciliation on both sides. “Competitive juices flowing,” St. John’s coach Chris...
The Rockettes are headlining the 2017 Ellie Awards
We hear that the Rockettes will perform at the 2017 Ellie Awards Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall. Douglas Elliman’s Howard Lorber and Dottie Herman will be honoring top agents...
'I want two rings': Seton Hall sets sights on Big East repeat
Seton Hall has been here before — doubted, questioned, and overlooked. It was a little over a month ago, after a loss at Xavier, the Pirates’ NCAA Tournament hopes were...
Julianne Moore's sibling scribe selling $3M Tribeca loft
Novelist Peter Moore Smith, author of “Raveling” and “Los Angeles” — and brother of Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore — is in contract to sell his three-bedroom, two-bathroom Tribeca loft. The...
Model, ex-NFL star shack up in NYC
Plus-size model Precious Lee, a size-14 African-American model who stepped into the spotlight when she appeared in a 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue ad, recently moved into a two-bedroom unit...
Jay Bruce finally has NY home in luxury Midtown rental
Mets right fielder Jay Bruce finally has a home in New York: a three-bedroom Midtown luxury rental in new building Aalto 57. Bruce seemed to blame his less-than-stellar Mets debut...
Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix selling Soho loft
A seventh-floor duplex at 477 Washington St., co-owned by recent Oscar winner Casey Affleck and close pal and soon-to-be ex-brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix, is on the market for $3.89 million. Affleck...
Bucks intrigue free-agent-to-be Derrick Rose
MILWAUKEE — The Bucks need a starting point guard. Derrick Rose considers Milwaukee the closest thing to Chicago. And Rose grew up watching Bucks coach Jason Kidd dazzle. Seems like...
Divisive presidency makes Trump properties a tough sell
A little over a year ago, Brown Harris Stevens broker Jason Karadus was walking a potential buyer around Trump Tower when, coming out of the health club, they ran into...
Seton Hall's X factor seeks strong Big East tourney start
Here are some key storylines for Thursday's Big East Tournament games: Is there an answer for Angel? Angel Delgado manhandled fourth-seeded Marquette in a pair of regular-season meetings, averaging 16...
Two powerhouse programs to collide in early ACC battle
Here are some key storylines for Thursday's ACC Tournament games: A Final Four preview? Only in this loaded field could a conference tournament quarterfinal game match up two teams —...
Female Marines say photos were shared online without consent
LOS ANGELES — A former Marine and an active-duty Marine came forward Wednesday to say photographs taken of them were secretly posted online without their consent along with nude photos...
Man sentenced for scalping his girlfriend tells judge to skip the lecture
BURLINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky man who told a judge to skip the lecture has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for scalping his girlfriend and ordering his pit...
North Carolina won't be surprised by Miami this time
Patience young Skywalkers. Besides, I’m off to a better start than Grayson Allen. North Carolina (-8) over Miami: The final score of Miami’s win in the only regular-season meeting, 77-62,...
The value infielders hiding deep in fantasy baseball drafts
If you’re like me, you always are forgetting something. Whether it is an item on your shopping list, something you walked in another room to get, your daughter at the...
Two men wanted for questioning after woman mysteriously fell to death
Two men are wanted for questioning in regards to the untimely death of a Bronx woman who mysteriously fell to her death, police say. Maria Sanchez-Tiburcio fell out of an...
Big East doesn't want a turf war with ACC
The ACC Tournament may be a half-hour subway ride from the Big East Tournament at the Garden, but to the league’s players and coaches, it’s not a concern. “We’re not...
Man who allegedly posed as Justin Bieber charged with over 900 child sex offenses
BRISBANE, Australia — A 42-year-old Australian man who allegedly posed as Justin Bieber online to solicit explicit images from children has been charged with more than 900 child sex offenses,...
Inside the CIA psychic squad that helped get US hostages out of Iran
In a leaky old building in Fort Meade, Md., a psychic hired by American spies had a mind-bending breakthrough. It was July 1980 when a vision of a sick man...
Xavier beats up on DePaul again to keep NCAA hopes alive
Xavier still could miss out on the NCAA Tournament. But if the Musketeers do make the field of 68, they should send DePaul a thank-you card for its ineptitude. The...
Good luck cracking Virginia's trademark defense
There isn’t a coach in the country who wouldn’t be thrilled to have players buy into defense way the Virginia Cavaliers embrace it like hugs at a family reunion. Virginia,...
Robert Durst allegedly stiffed investigators on $130k bill
Killer real-estate scion Robert Durst stiffed private investigators on a $130,000 bill after hiring them to probe his March 2015 arrest for the murder of his friend Susan Berman, according...
GOP lawmaker unveils his 'World's Greatest Healthcare' backup plan
A Texas congressman has hatched a plan that could be a backup if the House GOP’s health care reform bill flops — and he’s dubbed it the “World’s Greatest Healthcare...
All eyes on upcoming jobs report as rate hike could become reality
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said last week that an interest rate hike would be “appropriate” this month if the economic data hold up. Well, the only big piece of...
Mom arrested for beating elderly woman with her own cane
The overly-sensitive mom accused of beating an elderly woman with her own cane after being told to check her kid's bad manners has been arrested, cops say. Breonna Turk, 24,...
Lawyer's pants go up in flames during arson trial
The suspect wasn't the only one under fire in this arson case. While delivering closing arguments, a Miami defense lawyer's pants erupted in flames at the Wednesday afternoon trial. Attorney...