January 11, 2018

Haiti requests meeting with US official over Trump's 'shithole' remarks

Haiti's government said Thursday night that they “vehemently condemn” President Trump's comments referring to their country as a "shithole" and requested to speak to a US official about the incident....

Officers who planned deadly Niger mission could be reprimanded

Administrative action may be taken against several officers involved in the planning and executing of the Green Beret-led mission in Niger last year that left four US soldiers dead, a...

Odell Beckham's WR coach headed to the Browns

One of the first orders of business for Dave Gettleman when he was hired as the Giants’ general manager was to inform members of the current coaching staff they were...

Donors claim they didn't know Sandy scammer was under investigation

Two state lawmakers who gave campaign money to now-indicted Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris, amid a grand jury probe into her alleged theft of taxpayer money, say they had no idea...

It took 10 minutes for CBS to realize Tony Romo was a star

CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus was in his usual spot at the network’s broadcast center during the Week 1 games this season, but it came with an unusual feel. McManus...

Forbes cuts ties with contributor

A freelance journalist who boasted on social media that she was a “biased journalist” and would accept $500 from advertisers to get their products mentioned in stories has been bounced...

LeBron James suffers worst loss of season as Cavs keep reeling

TORONTO — LeBron James isn't enjoying the view lately, watching the end of blowout losses from the Cavaliers' bench. James and his struggling Cavaliers absorbed their most-lopsided rout of the...

Missing stop sign blamed for crash that hurt three people

A stop sign has been missing from a Queens intersection for months, despite numerous complaints — and on Thursday, that led to a crash that injured three people, including an...

'Immature' Josh Ho-Sang hits AHL rock bottom

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Josh Ho-Sang was one of the last five players on the ice Wednesday for AHL Bridgeport’s morning skate at Webster Bank Arena. He was firing slap shots...

NYPD investigating smoking lounge after Post exposé

The NYPD is investigating a Brooklyn station house following a Post exposé that revealed how its cigar-loving commanding officer set up a smoking lounge in the garage. The probe —...

MTA driver's life was spinning out of control before double murder

The former MTA bus driver accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and her daughter in their Bronx apartment had recently been suspended for being drunk at work, The Post has learned....

This smart toilet is the best reason to stay in the bathroom

LAS VEGAS — Tech is invading the bathroom. Answering the call of Mother Nature is getting an upgrade, according to a high-tech toilet unveiled here at CES 2018, but it’s...

Harper's loses advertiser over 'Sh--y Media Men' controversy

Harper’s magazine has lost a back-page advertiser as a result of the controversy swirling around a story planned for the March issue. The story, about the anonymous Sh---y Media Men...

Hooters hopes delivery service entices embarrassed eaters

Hooters is about to find out if its food is as attractive as its scantily-clad waitresses. The burger and wings chain, which for all of its 34 years has presented...

Cremation is killing the casket business

Death may be one of life’s two certainties — but profits from selling caskets are not. That’s the view of a New York hedge fund that on Thursday announced it...

Case Keenum 'excited nervous' for first career playoff start

Case Keenum admits he will have a few butterflies when he makes the first playoff start of his career Sunday afternoon. Keenum will be the Vikings quarterback when they play...

Ants are better prepared for an apocalypse than humans

Nearly ever zombie movie that has graced the silver screen has at least one scene where the bold heroes are faced with a team member who may or may not...

Funeral home accused of switching deluxe casket with cheap box

A funeral director accused of switching out a grandmother’s “gorgeous” $1700 coffin for a $70 pine box between the funeral and cremation has broken his silence. The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin...

Ex-Mexican president calls Trump's mouth 'foulest shithole in the world'

Former Mexican president Vincente Fox called Donald Trump's mouth the "foulest shithole in the world" in a tweet on Thursday. Fox made the comments after Trump's remark about American taking...

Jaguars' stud DE talks father's death and Hall-of-Fame sack list

Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How would you describe the on-field personality of the Jaguars defense? A: I think back to...

NYC 'heat wave' will be short-lived

This touch of spring will be gone in a flash. Temperatures are expected to climb to a balmy 62 degrees today, before dropping over the weekend. After brutal arctic winds...

Wall Street skeptical of Kodak's stock rally after crypto reveal

Kodak stock is shaking like a Polaroid picture. Wall Street gave Eastman Kodak some negative exposure on Thursday as investors bet that a huge two-day rally in the company’s shares...

Tivo sues Comcast over technology patent

Tivo slapped Comcast with a round of patent lawsuits, setting the table for another round of royalty disputes. The lawsuits, filed in California and Massachusetts federal courts, claim that Comcast...

FBI forensic examiner calls Apple ‘jerks’ for security efforts

The relationship between the FBI and Apple is known to be fraught. Ever since Apple refused to create a back door in its operating system to unlock the San Bernardino...

Girls-only clubs aren't progress — they're shameful

It’s the latest craze in women’s empowerment, cast in soothing and nontriggering pastels: Next month The Wing, a shared workspace/social club designed exclusively for those who identify as women, is...

Boyfriend ‘took his own life’ months before porn star’s death

Adult movie star Olivia Nova lost her boyfriend to suicide just months before she tragically died, it's been revealed. Nova revealed her loss not long before she was found dead...

Subway suing ex-franchisees for unpaid leases

The Subway sandwich chain is no longer letting store owners walk away mad. Now the embattled chain is suing former owners of shuttered shops for the remaining rent on their...

Sea lions keep attacking tourists in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — A sea lion bit a woman swimming in the San Francisco Bay in the fourth such attack since December. The woman's friend says the two members of...

Teacher's aide jailed for sex with student 'inside a van with a bed'

A former Virginia high school sign language interpreter and mother was sentenced to prison Thursday for having sex with a 15-year-old student in a van specially equipped with a bed,...

Record number of city students took the SATs last year

A record number of city high-school juniors took the SAT exam last year — with black and Hispanic kids posting the biggest percentage-point gains, according to the Department of Education....

Buy into the effect of Patriots' 'Egogate' at your own peril

So it is, apparently, that the walls around the championship fortress in Foxborough, Mass., are crumbling — one of the greatest dynasties in team sports careening toward unceremonious extinction. By...

Nets vow to 'compete' against Hawks after Pistons debacle

ATLANTA — The only thing the Nets can do with Wednesday’s embarrassing loss to Detroit is flush it and forget it, move on to Friday’s game with the Hawks. And...

Contracts for consensual one-night stands? There’s an app for that

One-night stands may soon become commitments thanks to an app that creates contracts for consensual sex. LegalFling, a new app from a Dutch blockchain company, claims to be the first...

Facebook has drastic changes in store for news feed

NEW YORK — Facebook is tweaking what people see to make their time on the site more "meaningful." The company says people will likely spend less time on Facebook as...

NBC expects Super Bowl LII to set single-day ad record

Despite ratings softness during the regular NFL season, NBC expects Super Bowl LII to set a single-day record for ad revenue by a media company. Dan Lovinger, executive VP of...

Patriots will answer dysfunction talk by beating up the Titans

In February 2012, as she was being heckled by Giants fans after the Patriots’ 21-17 loss to Big Blue in Super Bowl XLVI, Gisele Bundchen said, “You’ve got to catch...

The Mets' new signing priority after locking down Jay Bruce

In the grand scheme, the Mets expected to have their infield vacancy filled before circling back to the outfield, but here they are with Jay Bruce returning and still trying...

Woman's pooch goes missing after dog walker faints

A distraught Manhattan woman says her adorable little pooch is missing after a dog-walker fainted during their stroll in Canarsie — and the canine ran off. Meredith McNaughton said she...

Two England superpowers chasing Christian Pulisic

Two soccer powerhouses could soon be fighting over America’s wonder boy. Manchester United has expressed interest in signing United States midfielder Christian Pulisic from Germany’s Borussia Dortmund this summer, according...

Vikings will advance and cover because of this X-factor

The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. Sunday VIKINGS (-5)...

Millennials are less likely to tip their Uber drivers

More than 1 in 3 people say they always tip their drivers when using rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft — but that's not often the case for millennials. According...

Nick Foles and Eagles won't get it done — bet on it

The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Saturday...

Pharmacist pleads guilty to replacing meds with saline

CONCORD, N.H. — A pharmacist has pleaded guilty in New Hampshire to tampering with customers’ pain medications, using syringes to withdraw the drugs and replacing them with saline. The US...

Doctor accused of killing radio host wife forced to move jails amid death threat

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A New Jersey doctor accused of having his wife killed to protect an illegal prescription drug ring he was running with an outlaw biker gang has...

Historian pleads guilty to stealing WWII dog tags

BALTIMORE — A French historian pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing dog tags and numerous other documents of US servicemen whose planes crashed during World War II. Antonin DeHays, a 33-year-old...

Teacher accused of telling black student he may be lynched

MASON, Ohio — An Ohio school district has acknowledged that a teacher made a mistake after a black student reported that he was told he might be lynched if he...

Knicks brace for rotation shake-up as Tim Hardaway nears return

The availability of Tim Hardaway Jr. for the Knicks in Minnesota on Friday and their ability to win on the road are pretty much the same. Both are questionable. Hardaway...

American serving life sentence in Czech prison kills himself

PRAGUE — Czech news agency CTK has reported that an American who was convicted of killing four of his Czech relatives has killed himself in prison. The agency says Kevin...

Hey, Congress: Trump's tweets aren't meant for you

Chaos descended Thursday on the House of Representatives as members were getting set to vote on renewing a key part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, because a tweet from...

Theater accidentally shows ‘All the Money in the World’ trailer with Kevin Spacey

A movie theater outside Los Angeles reportedly showed a trailer for Ridley Scott’s "All the Money in the World" that featured disgraced actor Kevin Spacey — after he was booted...

Makeup artist uses real dead insects on her face

If you're scared of creepy-crawlies, look away now. While most of us would run a mile from bugs, spiders and stag beetles, one makeup artist is making them into facial...

The end of de Blasio's 'monumental' farce

As predicted, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Monuments Commission turned out to be a massive waste of time, its only achievement being to allow him an exit from his overheated vows...

The council's hypocritical NYCHA critics

Forty members of the City Council, led by Ritchie Torres, are demanding action on the Housing Authority’s boiler problems. For all but the newly elected, this prompts the question: Where...

Ex-wife threatened to kill disgraced 'Taxi King': cops

The ex-wife of troubled city “Taxi King” Gene Freidman threatened to kill him, according to court papers. “I will f--king kill you with my own bare hands. Watch,’’ Sandra Freidman,...

Putin calls Kim Jong Un a 'competent and mature' leader

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin says North Korea's Kim Jong Un has shown himself to be a mature leader who is interested in calming down the tensions over its...

Can Bryan Cranston be lured back to Broadway for 'Network'?

Bryan Cranston is winning raves as wild-eyed anchorman Howard Beale in the stage adaptation of “Network” at London’s National Theatre. The “Breaking Bad” star was a major box-office draw in...

The final act of the Syrian bloodbath

The euphoric hopes of 2011’s Arab Spring soon collapsed into a long winter of blood and devastation. From the Middle East through much of North Africa, dictators fell, but societies...

Kids 'at serious risk' despite NYCHA's lead inspections: lawyer

The city Housing Authority's re-inspections of its apartments for lead paint are still flawed and leave kids "at serious risk,'' a lawyer for some tenants says in new court papers....

Plane has close call, nearly lands on occupied runway

SAN FRANCISCO — An Aeromexico passenger jet was ordered to abort a landing at San Francisco International Airport as it descended toward a runway occupied by another commercial jet, the...

Why 'improved' safety stats mean more dangerous schools

Reports in The Post on JHS 80, a middle school in The Bronx, are horrifying. “We are in fear for our lives and safety,” one teacher told a union rep....

Student slashes teen girl at Brooklyn high school: cops

A teenage girl was slashed with a knife during a fight with another student at a high school in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Thursday, according to officials. The 16-year-old suffered minor injuries...

Married teacher's aide pleads guilty to relationship with teen

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A former teacher’s aide at a Connecticut middle school has pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy. The Connecticut Post reports that 48-year-old...

'Family Guy' gang dishes as show marks 300th episode

"Family Guy” marks its landmark 300th episode this Sunday at 9 p.m. on Fox — and, somewhere in the cartoon universe, Quahog residents will be gathering in The Drunken Clam...

Man gets jail for plowing down wife confronting him about affair

TEXARKANA, Ark. — A Texarkana man who pleaded guilty to killing his wife with his pickup truck was sentenced to 30 years in prison after a judge heard from his...

Mom accused of leaving tots alone with guns, dogs

OAK HILL, Fla. — Investigators say a 3-year-old girl called 911 and even though the dispatcher couldn’t understand her, deputies were able to find her and a younger boy who...

The Knicks' offense has its Carmelo problem again

The ball is sticking for the Knicks. And no one can blame Carmelo Anthony this time. Coach Jeff Hornacek acknowledged after practice Thursday the Knicks’ offense lately has become overreliant...

Reputed mobster 'Skinny Joey' Merlino hospitalized

After 25 assassination attempts on him and more than a decade behind bars, the hard life may finally be catching up to reputed Mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino. A...

Trump blasted for 'shithole' comment about Haiti, Africa

President Trump is under fire for making “ignorant, racist” comments over reports that he derided Haiti and Africa as “shitholes” on Thursday. Trump made the remark during a meeting with...

Teen MS-13 member admits to brutal murder

A teenage MS-13 gang member in Virginia confessed to stabbing her rival 13 times in a shocking interrogation video released on Thursday. Venus Romero Iraheta, 18, admitted to stabbing the...

Le'Veon Bell threatens Steelers right before his playoffs start

Le'Veon Bell might be the most versatile running back in football in the prime of his career right now. Next year, he could be done with it all. Bell, who...

Tonya Harding is no hero

It’s hard to recall a second act in American life like Tonya Harding’s. She doesn’t deserve it. As recently as 2014 — the 20th anniversary of her Olympic rival Nancy...

Yankees and Yu Darvish want each other, but it's complicated

Yu Darvish is interested in the Yankees, and the Yankees are interested in Darvish, but there remain significant hurdles blocking the free-agent right-hander from landing in The Bronx. Yankees general...

Man charged in fatal shooting of twin with same first name

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man has been charged in the fatal shooting of his twin brother, whose name was nearly identical. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Twitter that...

Nearly half of students in this school are out sick with the flu

The flu is hitting elementary school students in northern Idaho so badly, officials canceled classes for the rest of the week. The Kellogg School district announced almost 40 percent of...

De Blasio's monuments panel decides to remove only one

Mayor de Blasio's five-month odyssey to center the national debate over removing controversial monuments on New York City ended with a whimper on Thursday after officials announced that just one...

Giants' coaching search is down to three

The next head coach of the Giants will be Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia or Pat Shurmur, with no surprise candidate looming, and at this point, all three are very much...

Trump: I 'probably' have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un

President Trump says he and dictator Kim Jong Un have a chance to be good pals despite the schoolyard insults they hurl at each other and rising nuclear tensions between...

The best shows, movies and tunes to stave off winter boredom

January Elton John: I’m Still Standing: A Grammy Salute The Grammys take place at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28. On Jan. 30, stars will gather at the Garden again...

Teens avoid jail after streaming sex assault on Facebook Live

CHICAGO — Two teenage boys who pleaded guilty in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that was streamed live on Facebook have been sentenced to five years of probation....

Fire chief accused of vomiting, peeing self while driving drunk

The heat is on a New Jersey fire chief accused of peeing his pants and vomiting while driving drunk. Rahway Fire Chief William R. Young Jr., 60, was arrested Nov....

How Liam Neeson turned a Metro-North commute into a thrill ride

The Winter of Hell might be fully upon us, with subway and train delays due to the big freeze and work on the tracks — but at least your evening...

How Trey Burke has reinvented himself for this Knicks shot

Trey Burke, the Jazz lottery pick who fell from grace to the G League, says he’s a lot stabler than the rookie who entered the NBA as a cocky 19-year-old...

School apologizes for offensive slavery homework assignment

MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin private school that asked fourth graders to list three good reasons for slavery and three bad ones apologized to parents after the mother of a black...

Marshal who violently arrested teacher faced previous lawsuit over excessive force

ABBEVILLE, La. — The city marshal who handcuffed and arrested a Louisiana teacher in videos that sparked internet outrage was a defendant in a lawsuit alleging excessive force in 2011....

NYCFC get defensive depth with ex-French youth international

New York City FC continued its impressive offseason Thursday, this time with a former French youth international. The club announced it has added 23-year-old defender Cedric Hountondji on a free...

Stevie Wonder wows crowd on 'smart' piano at CES

LAS VEGAS — Trying to distinguish your product among the thousands at the CES gadget show is no easy feat, so it helps when music legend Stevie Wonder pays an...

Shocking footage shows hospital tossing woman out into the cold

Shocking video shows an incapacitated woman wearing only a thin gown, left out in the freezing cold by staff at a Baltimore hospital. The disturbing footage was taken and posted...

Box of Fidel Castro's cigars sells for almost $27K

BOSTON — It was close but no cigar for anyone who bid less than $26,950 at auction for a signed box of Cuban cigars from Fidel Castro's personal collection. Boston-based...

Huge majority of Americans want Dreamers to stay in US: poll

Americans by an almost 8 to 1 margin — 79 percent — think Dreamers should be allowed to remain in the country and apply for citizenship — putting most voters...

Suspects used dating app to rob victim at motel: cops

WORCESTER, Mass. — Prosecutors say two people used a dating app to lure a Rhode Island man to a Massachusetts motel in order to rob him. The Telegram & Gazette...

Trump slurs Haiti, African nations as 'shithole countries'

President Trump called Haiti and Africa "shitholes" during an immigration meeting with lawmakers Thursday, according to a new report. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come...

Camila Cabello is the American Sweetheart 2018 needs

During the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards in August, Camila Cabello was subject to some serious shade from her old band mates Fifth Harmony — both literal and figurative. Although...

Shooting victim's son found bloodbath left by ex-MTA worker

He left to go buy a set of headphones -- and came home to the massacre of his mother and sister. Richard Sicardo’s tragic discovery of Bronx victims Susan Trivino,...

Port Authority bombing suspect pleads not guilty 'at this moment'

The accused Port Authority bomber told a Manhattan federal judge Thursday that he was pleading not guilty in the case -- at least for now. When Judge Richard Sullivan asked...

El Chapo's godson, cartel head, pleads guilty to US smuggling charges

SAN DIEGO — The highest-ranking member of a Mexican cartel to ever surrender to US authorities has pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges, acknowledging he orchestrated the shipments of thousands...

Real estate agent, Catholic school founder among dead in California mudslides

As rescue crews continued to trudge through the wreckage left by devastating mudslides in Southern California Thursday, some of the 17 dead were identified -- including loving grandparents, a retired...

Vox Media agrees to recognize labor union

Vox Media is the latest digital publishing company to agree to bargain with unionized editorial workers. About 400 creative professionals employed on the company’s online publications will be covered by...

Maniac who threatened suicide on subway tracks was also 'pigeon vampire'

If this guy sounded coo-coo already, you have no idea. The crazed man who jumped onto subway tracks and threatened to kill himself on Wednesday is the same lunatic who...

Jay Bruce has some awful Mets history to avoid

Look, it’s not that this won’t work. Of course it might. Jay Bruce is still in the prime of his baseball career, coming off a year in which he slugged...

Investigation reveals MS-13's sophisticated power structure

Transnational street gang MS-13 has better organizational structure than some corporations. As part of an investigation into the violent group’s illicit activities on Long Island, authorities identified “cliques” — or...

Trump reportedly thinks 'SNL' Sessions impression is 'insulting'

President Trump thinks "Saturday Night Live" comic Kate McKinnon's impression of Attorney General Jeff Sessions is "insulting," according to a new report. A White House official says the president is...

Lena Dunham and her mom shot a movie at home

Photographer Laurie Simmons has a message for Hollywood about portraying artists: You’re doing it all wrong. “My friends and I always complain about how the art-making process is so messed...

How North Korea gamed the Olympics and other comments

Foreign desk: North Korea Just Gamed the Olympics Claudia Rosett at PJ Media urges “a sober rethink of the applause we’re now hearing for North Korea’s last-minute enrollment in the...

Peter Thiel is trying to acquire what's left of Gawker

Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel is looking to put the final nail in Gawker’s coffin. Thiel, who financed the Hulk Hogan lawsuit against Gawker that broke the once-popular gossip site,...

Pit bull mauls worker to death at pet hotel

A Louisiana woman working at a pet hotel was mauled to death by a pit bull, authorities said. Laura Williams Ray, a mom of three, was killed Tuesday night when...

Drake is taking his Virginia Black bourbon brand public

Drake is looking to take his whiskey brand public. The rap megastar plans raise $30 million for Virginia Black, which he co-founded in 2016, by crowd-sourcing the cash from fans,...

Blockbuster shows are finding new life off-Broadway

When Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” closed up shop last January after a nearly 12-year run, fans were thrilled to hear it would soon return — off-Broadway. But with a smaller stage...

'Daddy' is the new MILF

Daddy. It’s such a beautifully evocative word that more than likely transports you back to a time when you were a sweet, innocent girl under the care and tutelage of...

Climate change poses major threat for millions of people near rivers

BERLIN – Scientists say millions more people around the world are threatened by river floods in coming decades due to climate change. Researchers in Germany say greater flood defenses are...

Indie musical 'Saturday Church' is a heartwarming queer fairy tale

A shy 14-year-old from The Bronx struggles with his sexual identity in “Saturday Church,” an indie trying on several identities of its own: Is it a musical? A gritty coming-of-age...

North Korean caught secretly mining bitcoin rival

North Korean hackers are secretly mining a cryptocurrency rival to bitcoin as Kim Jong Un aims to cash in on the booming virtual cash economy and skirt the sanctions that...

Michelin star chef cooks in the street with a wok, goggles

BANGKOK — After spending more than three decades cooking in an unassuming outdoor kitchen, a wok-wielding, goggles-wearing Thai chef has been propelled to international culinary stardom by having her restaurant...

Most young women blame macho culture for toxic workplaces

The #MeToo movement wants to hand the next generation a healthier, safer world where women do not have to fear or accept any form of sexual misconduct or harassment. But...

Trial begins in murder of teen abducted returning Redbox movie

A capital murder trial is under way for a Texas man charged with killing a teen girl who was allegedly kidnapped while she returned a Redbox movie. Antonio Cochran, 36,...

Internet trolls threaten to kill glitter boob marchers

Sick trolls have threatened to use a car to mow down women taking part in a glitter boobs march through Auckland, New Zealand. Madeline Anello-Kitzmiller and Jolene Guillum-Scott recently launched...

Snake tries to hitch a ride with driver by tapping on window

A man had the surprise of his life when he spotted this slippery hitchhiker tapping on his car window. Ted Ogier was heading back from a job on the South...

High school custodian accused of using cellphone to record girls’ locker room

A high school custodian in Georgia was arrested after officials found a cellphone in the girls' locker room used to record unwitting students, authorities said. Timothy Brian Burnette, 40, was...

Aviation student pulls off sky-high proposal stunt

NEVIS, Minn. — An aviation student in northern Minnesota pulled off a sky-high marriage proposal by writing “Marry Me” in the snow, then flying his long-time girlfriend over his handiwork....

The cult leader behind the world's fastest-growing vegan chain

A female spiritual leader who claims to be a divinely chosen “supreme master” of two million followers is behind the world’s fastest-growing vegan restaurant chain. Loving Hut, which has 38...

Court OKs killing species of owl to see how another one reacts

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court in San Francisco has upheld a plan by wildlife officials to kill one type of owl to study its effect on another type...

#Fitspiration is depressing, not inspiring

Images of fit, toned bodies in crop tops on social media claim to offer up a dose of inspiration, but many of the 51 million photos tagged #fitspo could be...

Turkey-sized dinosaur discovered in Australia

A turkey-sized dinosaur that roamed the earth 113 million years ago has been discovered. The plant-eating creature lived in the valley that once existed between Australia and Antarctica and sheds...

Ride-sharing apps recruiting female drivers in Saudi Arabia

Uber and its Dubai-based counterpart, Careem, are looking for female drivers in Saudi Arabia. The call for applicants comes after the country granted women the right to drive in September....

Wannabe rapper robs Wingstop to get Rick Ross' attention

A wannabe rapper tried to hold up a Wingstop outlet -- because he wanted to get on owner Rick Ross' radar.

Nancy Kerrigan's annoyed response to Tonya Harding movie

"I was the victim. Like, that’s my role in this whole thing," Kerrigan said. "That’s it."

'Drunk driver' indicted for friend's death in off-ramp crash

A man accused of drunkenly zooming off the Manhattan Bridge at 65 mph and crashing the day after Christmas -- killing his teenage pal -- was indicted Thursday on charges...

Friend of dead Ivy Leaguer had scratches on his hands, blames 'fight club'

The last person to see the missing Ivy leaguer who was found dead this week in a California park had scratches on his hands and dirt under his fingernails when...

US Army is going to battle with new NHL team

The Las Vegas Golden Knights, currently first in the NHL’s Western Conference at 29-10-2, have won most of their battles this season. But the thriving expansion franchise is now facing...

Cops hunt for thief who preys on young and old alike

Police are looking for the heartless crook who robbed an elderly woman and then a 4-year-old girl only minutes later in Manhattan, police said. The cruel thief allegedly robbed an...

High-ranking MS-13 leader among 17 busted in crackdown: DEA

Seventeen high-ranking members and associates of the notorious MS-13 gang were busted for plying their bloody trade in at least eight Long Island towns — including the violent group’s Northeast...

Assassinated NYPD cop's widow wants killer to keep rotting in prison

The wife of an NYPD officer assassinated in Harlem 47 years ago is getting ready to demand -- again -- that her her husband’s killer remain behind bars. “Tomorrow morning,...

New City Council speaker reveals committee leaders

Newly-minted City Council Speaker Corey Johnson rolled out his picks for the body’s leadership posts Thursday, awarding some of the most coveted jobs to those who backed him in his...

Simon & Schuster gets a new lease at Rockefeller Center

In one of the first big leasing deals of the new year, publisher Simon & Schuster has signed a lease for 300,150 square feet for its eponymous building at 1230...

The tweak in Marc Staal's game that stabilized the Rangers

The biggest sigh of relief from the Rangers front office during the first half of this season came when Henrik Lundqvist quickly got over his early struggles and showed he...

Footage shows mud and debris barreling through California home

This is the terrifying moment a flash flood brought mud and debris barreling down a Southern California street. Video shot by Marco Farrell captured the devastating mudslide cascading down a...

Dropbox confidentially files for IPO

Data-sharing business Dropbox has filed confidentially for an initial public offering led by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Dropbox is in talks...

NYPD head: We'll apologize to Prospect Park rape victim again

Police Commissioner James O'Neill said Thursday he would apologize to the woman whose infamous Prospect Park rape case was finally solved after more than 23 years. "My heart goes out...

Truck fire observer accidentally films dramatic car collision

Mark Armbrust came across firefighters battling a car fire, and decided to stop and film the action. He picked the right moment to film, as another car accident occurred almost...

NY Senate won't probe Jeff Klein over alleged misconduct

The state Senate will not conduct an investigation into allegations Sen. Jeff Klein forcibly shoved his tongue down a young staffer’s throat, because the woman never filed a complaint, Minority...

Victims blame child welfare agency for deadly Bronx blaze

The mother of the 3-year-old blamed for last month’s Bronx blaze that killed 13 people was “known to’’ authorities and child-welfare workers for not watching the boy — yet the...

'Hillbilly Elegy' author considering running for Senate

The author of the best-selling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is seriously considering a Senate run in Ohio as a Republican, according to a report. If J.D. Vance throws his hat in...

Senators may have reached immigration deal

A bipartisan group of six senators said Thursday they had reached an agreement on a plan to protect “Dreamers” and toughen border security — but the White House quickly shot...

LeBron James gives first hints at why he will retire

It’s difficult to envision a day when LeBron James is not ruling the NBA, especially with the King in the midst of one of his best seasons at 33 years...

In 'Paddington 2,' a bear has a ball behind bars

Paddington bear has ventured to school, court, the hospital and the stock exchange. But it took the fuzzy Londoner 60 years to reach his most memorable destination ever — prison....

Another man convicted with help of disgraced cop exonerated after 18 years

For 20 years, Sundhe Moses has been a child-murderer in the eyes of the law, thanks in large part to the confession-extracting tactics of scandal-scarred ex-NYPD homicide Detective Louis Scarcella....

Top secret airline that flies into Area 51 is hiring

Remaining calm in stressful situations, dealing with tricky customers and long hours in the sky. Flight attendants work hard -- but a new airline job ad expects even more of...

6-year-old Texas church massacre victim finally gets to go home

When 6-year-old Ryland Ward was wounded during the Sutherland Springs massacre in Texas, volunteer firefighter Rusty Duncan promised him a special treat — a ride in a firetruck when he...

Top college football prospect arrested on murder charge

A college football prospect is among three teenagers charged with the murder of another teenager in Alabama. Jessie Altman, a defensive tackle for Etowah High School in Attalla, Ala., was arrested...

Video shows man bursting into flames after cops use tear gas, Taser

A chilling video has emerged from France that shows a criminal suspect being set on fire by Paris police after he was hit with a club, sprayed with tear gas and tased....

Don't be shocked if your dentist asks about your sex life

Your next trip to the dentist could be even more awkward than usual — but it’s for a very good reason. Experts are calling on dentists to discuss oral sex...

Bear mauls man in south Florida

A Florida man says he’s just “happy to be alive” after being mauled by a 4-foot black bear while letting his dog out for a late-night walk — the first...

There's a new way to get miles when your flight goes wrong

Finally, good news about an airline! Starting this month, American Airlines flight attendants will offer disgruntled passengers on-the-spot compensation for their troubles, in the form of frequent flyer miles. New...

Coke-snorting Dolphins embarrassment breaks silence as new man

Former Dolphins run-game coordinator and offensive-line coach Chris Foerster can look back at the viral video of him snorting cocaine off his desk and find a silver lining. The footage,...

24-year-old woman is allergic to everything — even her own hair

A gymnast suffers from a rare disorder that means she is allergic to everything -- and can even be killed by her own tears, hair and stormy weather. Natasha Coates,...

Dead koala found screwed to a pole prompts outcry

SYDNEY -- The death of a koala found screwed to a post in Australia has sparked an outcry from animal rights groups and prompted a police investigation. The koala may...

Want to power up your workout? Try cursing, scientists say

Oh, s - - t! Swearing at the gym could improve your workouts. Researchers at Long Island University and Keele University studied 29 subjects and found that those who cursed during a 30-second...

What Giants fans showed me in their darkest hour

For Darren McMullen, there's more to NFL teams than victories. "Winning all the time isn't a big thing for me in picking a team," the Scotland-born star of USA Network's...

Knicks' collapse is ironically crushing their draft hopes, too

This Knicks season is still about the future, so there is nothing more crushing to Knicks brass than losing three times in the final seconds to the Bulls since Dec....

NYC councilmen arrested at rally for detained activist

Two city councilmen were among nearly 20 people arrested Thursday morning in Lower Manhattan while protesting the detention of an immigrant-rights activist who's battling deportation, a council staffer said. Council...

Jet-setting law student nearly crushed under subway car

A jet-setting law student lived every straphanger’s worst nightmare Thursday, when she passed out and fell onto the subway tracks in a Brooklyn station — just as a train was...

Megyn Kelly: Some women want to be fat-shamed

Megyn Kelly’s secret to staying skinny during law school? Asking her stepfather to fat-shame her. On Thursday, Kelly, 47, revealed on her eponymous “Today” show that, while studying at Albany Law...

House reauthorizes controversial surveillance program

The House on Thursday passed a bill reauthorizing a key intelligence tool that helps US spies keep tabs on foreign terrorists — hours after President Trump sent out two tweets,...

Prehistoric 'paradise' discovered in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a prehistoric "paradise" dating back half a million years. Experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University have been excavating the site at...

Bitcoin conference refuses bitcoin payments

Attendees at next week’s popular cryptocurrency conference are faced with the irony of using cash instead of bitcoin to pay for the event. The North American Bitcoin Conference, which plans...

Women in Sri Lanka are finally allowed to buy alcohol

Sri Lanka is to allow women over the age of 18 to legally buy alcohol for the first time in more than six decades. As first reported by the BBC,...

The Seahawks are blowing almost all of it up

Pete Carroll may be the last man standing in Seattle. A franchise that has been to two Super Bowls in the past five years is clearly headed in a new...

Woman says boyfriend beat, raped her in months-long ordeal

A Texas woman says she "lost everything" after just three months with her boyfriend -- who is accused of beating and raping her repeatedly during the harrowing ordeal and threatened...

This bird's feathers are so black they absorb 99.9% of light

In nature, bright colors are useful in a variety of ways. Some insects sport eye-catching colors that warn would-be predators that they’re poisonous and many plants produce colorful flowers that...

New invention brings batteries back from the dead

One of the biggest stories in consumer electronics right now is Apple’s secret throttling of older iPhone models with aging batteries. The company misled customers for years as “conspiracy theorists”...

Robotic implant stretches your organs to help them heal

If you have science fiction nightmares of a robot apocalypse you should probably just stop reading right now. For those of you still here, I have good(?) news! Scientists at...

A shocking number of Americans never leave home

They say there’s no place like home, but for some Americans, that couldn’t be more true because quite a surprising amount never actually left in the first place. According to...

Suspect wanted for randomly punching 70-year-old on subway

Police are seeking a creep who sucker-punched a septuagenarian in the face on a Queens subway last month. The 70-year-old man was struck in a Manhattan-bound E train as it...

Wimbledon champ: My ex-boyfriend nearly fat-shamed me to death

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli revealed that her ex-boyfriend made her life hell through fat-shaming, even triggering the eating disorder that nearly took her life. Bartoli, 33, announced last month...

Fugitive gang member nabbed after his tattoos go viral

BANGKOK — Thai police said they have arrested a 74-year-old fugitive Japanese gang member who was recognized when photos of his full-body tattoos were circulated online. A police statement said...

Sessions wants to get back on Trump's good side

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been trying to get back on President Trump’s good side – by asking White House aides to let his boss know what he’s up to...

Why we 'forget' child labor made our jeans, but brag about our organic lunch

A firm moral compass is great, but a selective memory will do. Consumers demonstrate a willfully ignorant memory after learning products they like were unethically made, according to new research...

MoneyGram's stock leaps on blockchain partnership

Shares of MoneyGram International jumped 10.5 percent on Thursday, after the money-transfer company said it partnered with blockchain firm and bitcoin rival Ripple. As part of the arrangement, MoneyGram will...

Yu Darvish: Yes, the Yankees are on my short list

The Yankees came out of nowhere to acquire Giancarlo Stanton after he put them on his short list. And now they have landed on another star's short list. Free agent...

Gruden's Raiders reboot begins with investigation demand, coach bailing

The Raiders may have jumped for Jon Gruden too early. Rich Gannon wasn't going to make the same mistake. The former Oakland quarterback, who played under Gruden, said he turned...

This country rules that only numb or brain-dead lobsters can be boiled alive

Switzerland is cracking down on the culinary practice of tossing live lobsters into boiling water – so chefs will now have to adopt the more humane act of stunning them...

Ingredients for life discovered on ancient meteorites

Scientists have discovered liquid water on ancient meteorites, sparking renewed hope for life beyond planet earth. The researchers uncovered both water and organic compounds on two meteorites, which date back...

Officials waited to send emergency alert until after mudslides started

Santa Barbara County residents received an emergency alert on their cellphones about mudslides only after the deadly flooding began -- because officials were concerned that the warning wouldn't be taken seriously,...

China denies report it may stop buying US Treasury debt

China’s foreign exchange regulator on Thursday challenged a report it might slow or stop purchases of US Treasury debt due to trade tensions with Washington as “fake news.” The State...

NBC's Pierre McGuire battling prostate cancer

NBC NHL reporter Pierre McGuire is recovering from prostate cancer surgery, the network announced Wednesday night. McGuire is known for his "Inside the Glass" segments, in which he talks to...

Mother of boy in H&M's 'coolest monkey' ad says, 'Get over it'

The mother of a black child who was featured in a controversial H&M ad for a hoodie that read, "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle," said that people calling it racially...

Tell-all book on Trump is a hit in North Korea

North Korea said the popularity of a new tell-all book that paints the White House as incompetent "foretells Trump's political demise." Sales of the best-selling "Fire and Fury: Inside the...

Missing woman found dead after threats from spurned stalker

A young woman who went missing a week ago after receiving threats from a spurned suitor was found dead in a secluded field, authorities said. Siam Lee, 20, of Durban...

Bitcoin dives on South Korea’s plan to ban cryptocurrency trade

SEOUL - South Korea’s government said on Thursday it plans to ban cryptocurrency trading, sending bitcoin prices plummeting and throwing the virtual coin market into turmoil as the nation’s police...

Katie Nolan on 'going insane,' controversies and dating advice from Regis

ESPN’s Katie Nolan, who just launched her podcast and works on the network’s Snapchat “SportsCenter,” talks with The Post's Justin Terranova about her Fox Sports exit, becoming part of the...

Woman finds dirty thong in Nordstrom order

She got more than a brief shock. A stunned New York woman says she discovered a used thong in the pocket of her brand new jeans. Christine Evans said she...

Obama recalls breaking out his 'dad moves' at Prince concert

Former President Barack Obama said he showed off his "dad moves" ​at a Prince ​concert ​after his daughter pulled him onstage​.​ "This was probably three or four months before he...

Walmart announces wage hikes and bonuses — and layoffs

More than 7,500 Sam’s Club workers learned on Thursday that their stores were closing and they were possibly out of work. The news of the 63 store closures trickled out...

Trump to let states pursue Medicaid work requirements

The Trump administration will allow states to ​require able-bodied adults ​work ​to receive Medicaid, a major policy change that could affect millions of low-income Americans. The federal Center for Medicare...

Trump offers more election conspiracy theories

​President Trump on Thursday raised the possibility that the FBI influenced the 2016 election and questioned whether Hillary Clinton's campaign paid the Russians, exclaiming "What a mess!" ​"​Disproven and paid...

Crazed man jumps on subway tracks for 'social justice'

A crazed man jumped onto the subway tracks and threatened to kill himself — all while ranting for "equality" and "social justice," a witness said. The unidentified man was holding...

Russia calls Dems' election report 'damaging' for relations

MOSCOW -- The Kremlin on Thursday described a report published by Democratic U.S. lawmakers accusing Russia of election meddling as damaging for bilateral relations, as well as for the United...

European Union urges Trump to endorse nuclear deal with Iran

BRUSSELS — European Union powers on Thursday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to endorse a key nuclear agreement with Iran saying the deal is essential for international security. The foreign...

Penn Station problems cause more headaches for morning commute

An overhead wire problem at Penn Station is causing headaches -- and delays -- for rail passengers Thursday morning. New Jersey Transit says its trains in and out of the...

Girl dies after she's misdiagnosed with flu

A young girl died from an infection which was misdiagnosed as the flu, her grieving family said. Alyssa Alcaraz, 12, of Tulare, Calif., passed away last month from a strep...

Disney World riders shocked when door opens mid-ride

Riders on Disney World's monorail were shocked when one of the train's doors reportedly opened mid-ride. According to passengers, no alarms sounded and the train continued to roll along, despite...

Crazy Russian daredevil's tricks will make your stomach drop

Sergei Devliashov isn't afraid of heights. The daredevil is known as the Russian Spider-Man, a title he earned by showing off his breathtaking balance and parkour skills from the top of...

Europe's top diplomat loves to hug thugs

If Federica Mogherini didn’t exist, the world’s autocrats would be trying to invent her. As the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs, she’s a tireless advocate for engaging rogue...

'Wise guy' Bannon was just the latest in a long line of White House talkers

I’m pretty sure he meant “jamokes.” Stephen Bannon, former political strategist to President Trump, said many colorful things last year to author Michael Wolff. Among the most widely quoted is...

Jarrett Jack kept Knicks alive until he crushed them

Jarrett Jack is not shy in crunch time. Quite the opposite, actually. The veteran point guard seems to play with more confidence down the stretch of close games, as was...

All the flaws that have made the Knicks pretenders

When Jeff Hornacek was asked for his midseason assessment of the Knicks before their 41st game of the season Wednesday night at the Garden, the essence of his answer was...

Tourist dies hiking in Australia Outback heat

DARWIN, Australia — A 33-year-old Californian tourist died after taking a wrong turn while hiking with little water in summer heat in the Australian Outback, police said on Thursday. The...

The huge problem with Giants' coaching search

So here stand the New York Football Giants at a moment of truth: Who? Who is the right man to lead the franchise back? Bill Belichick isn’t coming back. Nick...

MGM, Vegas police consider SWAT building at shooting site

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas authorities and MGM Resorts have begun discussions on possibly constructing a SWAT building at the site of the Strip shooting. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported...

How an 'amazing' unicorn beat the Knicks' version

The Bulls’ unicorn introduced himself to the Garden crowd Wednesday night in a big way. Rookie forward Lauri Markkanen, who has drawn comparisons to Kristaps Porzingis, put on a show...

Rangers' prized rookie learning from careful balancing act

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The 2017-18 hockey season is all about learning for Rangers first-round pick Filip Chytil: adjusting to the speed and physicality of the game in a new country...

Busboy finds, returns purse containing $1,500 in cash

BOCA RATON, Fla. — When a Florida couple stopped for a quick hamburger while returning from a visit with their grandchildren, they left a purse containing $1,500 in cash hanging...

Florida looks to remove virus-excreting wild monkeys

ON THE SILVER RIVER, Fla. — Wildlife managers in Florida say they want to remove roaming monkeys from the state in light of a new study published Wednesday that finds...

Lou Williams scores 50, spoiling Durant's milestone night

OAKLAND, Calif. — Lou Williams scored 27 of his career-high 50 points in the third quarter and the Clippers beat the Warriors for the first time in more than three...

Man indicted in failed Port Authority pipe-bombing

A Bangladeshi immigrant was indicted Wednesday in the failed pipe bombing of the New York subway system last month. Akayed Ullah faces numerous charges including providing material support to a...

Instagram model shows up to see Kristaps Porzingis: 'You never know'

Add another page to the Kristaps Porzingis-Jen Selter story. Selter, the fitness Instagram model who has expressed interest in KP, was sitting a few rows off the court Wednesday night...

Cheating governor accused of blackmailing mistress with racy pic

The married governor of Missouri was accused in a news report Wednesday of using a half-naked, S&M photo to pressure a woman he was cheating with into keeping quiet about...

Lead detective in Zodiac killer case dies at 86

SAN FRANCISCO — Dave Toschi, the San Francisco police detective who led the unsuccessful investigation into the Zodiac serial killing a half-century ago, has died. He was 86. Toschi died...

The Pistons abused Nets with one play, over and over again

Tobias Harris couldn’t have asked for a better homecoming. The Islip native poured in a game-high-tying 22 points to lead his Pistons to a one-sided 114-80 rout of the Nets....

Teacher accused of secretly taking lewd photos of girls

A Spanish teacher at a Pennsylvania high school was charged Wednesday with secretly taking lewd photos and videos of girls during school hours. Gaspare Gambino, 34, of Honesdale, zoomed in...

Jay Bruce deal: Patience pays off again for Alderson and Mets

He has taught an actual class, at Cal-Berkeley. Now, from Citi Field, Sandy Alderson teaches a different annual course: Marketplace Patience 101. Your 2018 syllabus starts with Jay Bruce. Look,...

High-speed chase ends with suspects hugging, kissing each other

It could've been a scene straight out of Hollywood. A high-speed chase in Arizona on Wednesday night ended with two suspects -- a man and a woman -- hugging and...

Teen accused of running drug operation out of bedroom window

A 15-year-old Massachusetts high school freshman was arrested after she was accused by police of running a drug pickup business -- using her bedroom window as a service hub. Haverhill...