January 19, 2018
Russian police have rare encounter with a crocodile
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian police had an unexpected encounter while searching a house in St. Petersburg — a crocodile in the basement. The Fontanka.ru news portal said the incident...
Hofstra knows tourney dreams run through prolific junior guard
Hofstra coach Joe Mihalich knows he probably will never again have someone like Lionel Simmons, who ranks third in scoring in NCAA history and took La Salle to three straight...
Title games have something for everyone — mostly Patriots fans
We don’t always get this kind of diverse buffet table on Championship Sunday, a high-end brunch that will satisfy everyone from cornflakes lovers to omelet aficionados (even those of you...
Myles Jack on facing Tom Brady, game-day fasting and Josh Rosen
Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack took a timeout from preparing for the AFC Championship game against the Patriots for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Tom Brady’s hand injury....
Paul Singer wants Qualcomm to up its bid for NXP
Activist investor Paul Singer wants Qualcomm to pony up more cash in its bid to acquire NXP Semiconductors. “We believe the current $110 offer is not even in the right...
Blame game begins after federal government shuts down
The Senate failed to approve a temporary spending bill in a tense standoff late Friday night — forcing an embarrassing government shutdown on the eve of the first anniversary of...
Lawyer says cop is a hero for trying to save elderly woman
A police union lawyer claimed on Friday that a sergeant was a "hero" for trying to save an elderly Queens granny from a burning building — and disputed family claims...
DeMarre Carroll's exploits lift Nets in D'Angelo Russell's return
In his first game in two months, D’Angelo Russell was the man of the night for the Nets. But with the performance of his career, DeMarre Carroll was the star...
Tugboat explosion kills 3, leaves several others injured
An explosion rocked a tugboat while it was docked for repairs in Kentucky, killing three people and injuring several others Friday, authorities said. Work was being done on the vessel...
Hawaii gov took 15 minutes to announce missile alert was false
HONOLULU — The Hawaii National Guard's top commander said Friday he told Gov. David Ige that a missile alert was a false alarm two minutes after it went out statewide....
Newsweek probe looking at alleged money laundering
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Newsweek probe is focusing on alleged money laundering, The Post has learned. The probe, run out of the DA’s cyber-crimes unit, is looking into a possible...
Trump tweets on budget deal: 'Not looking good'
President Donald Trump says efforts to avert a government shutdown are "Not looking good." Trump says in a tweet late Friday evening that it's "Not looking good for our great...
Joe Biden's niece finally pays up for $100K credit card scam
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s wild-child niece has finally coughed up the $100,000 she owed from a 2016 stolen-credit-card binge at a posh Greenwich Village pharmacy. Caroline Biden, 30 —...
Post helps neighborhood finally get construction mess cleaned up
Residents of a Brooklyn neighborhood had to live with mounds of construction materials and debris for months even though repair work on their street ended in August — until someone...
Trey Burke explains why he was a Jazz bust
SALT LAKE CITY — New Knicks point guard Trey Burke, back in Utah where he was a celebrated 2013 lottery pick who didn’t pan out, said the Jazz drafting Dante...
'Trek' star thinks his Klingon face is sexier than his own
Star Trek: Discovery Sunday, 8:30 p.m., CBS All Access Lt. Ash Tyler has been rocked by multiple personality disorder all season long on “Star Trek: Discovery.” Last week he discovered...
Anti-Mayweather: Errol Spence Jr. puts substance before flash
It’s too bad it takes a good measure of bravado and blather to be noticed in the sports world, even when you’re someone as talented as Errol Spence Jr. The...
Aaron Hernandez's downfall would be unbelievable if it wasn't true: author
James Patterson’s genre-spanning novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and even spawned the CBS drama series “Zoo.” But it’s his newest book, a work of non-fiction, that’s taking him...
Rangers youngster gets another chance to prove he belongs
Tony DeAngelo will get another crack at living up to his innate talent and fulfilling his promise when he rejoins the Rangers’ lineup Saturday in Denver following his recall from...
The media just can't stop making themselves look worse than Trump
Every morning, it seems, President Trump’s most determined opponents awake to find out what sort of obnoxious, fact-challenged, puerile, norm-breaking thing he has offered that day and say to themselves:...
How to tell this year's flu hysteria is all hype
Flu fear is in the air! Emergency rooms are swamped. Sore throat? Nasal congestion? Get thee to the hospital! Now! We know we should believe this because the media tell...
Cuomo's 'gender equity' oops
Hand it to Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Queens) for hoisting Gov. Cuomo on his own “gender equity” petard. The gov’s latest “women’s agenda” calls for state pension funds to invest only...
Mahmoud Abbas just got exactly what he asked for
"Damn your dollars!” Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas railed at the United States and President Trump during his recent maniacal tirade. Well, OK: On Tuesday, Team Trump took him at...
Don't start 'congestion pricing' until the MTA delivers real reform
Congestion pricing, we’ve long argued, will only be feasible if it’s coupled with genuine spending reform at the MTA. Now Gov. Cuomo’s advisory panel has released its formal recommendations —...
An open apology to Jen on 'Dawson's Creek'
I was barely a tween when I tuned in to “Dawson’s Creek’s” 1998 premiere on the now-defunct WB. But the memorable, meme-able show taught me everything I knew about teen...
Rob Gronkowski a play-against in daily fantasy contests
Daily fantasy players get one last crack at the NFL this week with a two-game conference championship slate. And no, we don’t count the games that lump together the Super...
Subway surfer dies after falling off moving train
A man fell to his death while surfing on top of a moving subway car during the Friday rush-hour commute, according to law enforcement sources. The 29-year old male fell...
Join NYC's dance revolution — without getting busted by cops
New Yorkers can finally dance like there’s no one watching. In October, the city council repealed the Big Apple’s 91-year-old Cabaret Law,” which required bars to have a special license...
Blockbuster NWSL trade brings Carli Lloyd home to New Jersey
The state that bred the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year has welcomed her home. Carli Lloyd is returning to New Jersey to play for Sky Blue FC after...
Blake Bortles could help you win fantasy football playoff contest
Here are some key picks you should consider for this weekend’s FanDuel and DraftKings contests: Blake Bortles QB, Jaguars (FD $7,600/DK $5,000) If you believe the Patriots will jump out...
How Bill Bain helped Mitt Romney's rise
Bill Bain, the well-known management consultant and early Mitt Romney mentor who died this week, helped secure the Republican presidential candidate’s legacy — albeit not under the best circumstance. In...
Rand Paul's attacker charged with felony assault over landscaping spat
The yard-proud neighbor of Sen. Rand Paul was slapped with a federal assault charge for tackling the Kentucky Republican after a long-simmering beef about landscaping, authorities said Friday. Rene A....
This guy collects scissors — and calls it art!
Talk about your cutting-edge exhibitions: Harley Spiller’s showing off his scissors. Some 200 of the 800 he owns — from the flimsy metal ones that pinched your fingers in grade...
Elderly twin sisters found decomposing in Brooklyn home
A pair of twin sisters were found dead with their bodies badly decomposing inside a Brooklyn home on Friday, sources said. The 69-year-old twins were discovered around 2 p.m. in...
Facebook will ask users to rank news outlets they trust
Facebook said Friday it will ask its 2 billion users to rank the news outlets they trust most after criticism over allowing fake news to spread, according to a report...
Millennials are flipping out for ‘Clueless’ brunches and ‘Friends’ musicals
It may be 2018, but that doesn’t mean the 1990s have stopped roaring. Nostalgic millennials looking for a dose of that decade’s pop culture can get their fix at numerous...
Halladay had morphine in his system during deadly plane crash
Former star MLB pitcher Roy Halladay had morphine in his system when he fatally crashed his small plane into the Gulf of Mexico, according to an autopsy report revealed Friday....
Mom accused of letting child die after he was scalded in tub
A Florida mom allowed her infant son to die from burns suffered in the bathtub because she feared losing custody if she called 911, it was reported Friday. Christina Hurt,...
Would Knicks get into the Kemba Walker sweepstakes?
SALT LAKE CITY — While the Knicks are in a developmental mode with rookie project point guard Frank Ntilikina as one of the centerpieces of their rebuilding plan, an All-Star...
'Black widow' gets 22 years in prison for killing wealthy older men
A French woman nicknamed “The Black Widow of the Riviera” will spend decades behind bars for killing two older rich men and poisoning two others, a court ruled this week....
LA Times publisher takes leave amid harassment charges
Embattled Los Angeles Times Publisher Ross Levinsohn is taking a voluntary unpaid leave of absence from the job, Justin Dearborn, CEO of parent company Tronc, announced to the publication's staff...
CBS anchor Jeff Glor's wife tries to keep him in shape — but he still cheats on his diet
The new “CBS Evening News” anchor isn’t sitting around the studio. “They’re trying to get me out and about as much as possible,” says Jeff Glor, 42, who in the...
LA Times journalists vote to join union
It was another unsettling day for Los Angeles Times publisher Ross Levinsohn. For the first time in the paper’s 136-year history, journalists at the storied daily have voted to be...
Las Vegas shooter's computer was loaded up with child porn
Authorities found “several hundred images” of child porn on a computer belonging to Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock, according to a preliminary report on the case released Friday. Paddock’s estranged...
Manhattan DNC snubs women's rights group days before march
The Manhattan Democratic Party has blackballed the nation’s most prominent’s women’s right organization — the National Organization of Women — just days before Saturday’s Women’s March. The party’s judicial committee...
Ex-pole dancer gets prison for backing out of suicide pact, leaving partner to die
A former pole dancer who coerced a postman she met online into entering into a suicide pact before backing out as he took his own life has been jailed. Natasha...
Putting friends in charge of player safety is an NHL gaffe
This is understandably a difficult disconnect for players to fully grasp, but it literally has their well-being at risk. The fact that a recently retired player continues to be in...
'Drunk' driver punched his own face to avoid sobriety test: cops
BELFAST, Maine — Police in Maine have accused a man of punching himself in the face three times to avoid a sobriety test. Police in the town of Belfast say...
Cuckold who used iPhone to catch wife in the act 'deserves a medal': lawyer
A tech-savvy New Jersey florist went on a reign of terror after using the “Find My iPhone” app to catch a rival in bed with his wife, according to testimony...
Zimbabwe opposition leaders, Texas investor killed in helicopter crash
RATON, N.M. — A husband and wife who pushed for political change in Zimbabwe, an adventurous Texas investor and a pair of decorated pilots died in a fiery helicopter crash...
Flu epidemic has already killed 30 kids and hasn't peaked yet
This year is quickly becoming one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. Flu activity has been reported in 49 states — all except for Hawaii — as of...
After massive investigation, motive in Vegas massacre still a mystery
The Las Vegas gunman who slaughtered 58 people from a Mandalay Bay hotel window meticulously planned the attack — including the anticipated SWAT response, a detailed report of the massacre...
Delta adds requirements for service animals
DALLAS — Delta Air Lines will soon require owners of service and support animals to provide more information before their animal can fly in the passenger cabin, including an assurance...
Harvard rewards a hatemonger, science boosts the pro-life movement and other comments
Conservative: Harvard Rewards an Iranian Hatemonger What is it with the Harvard Kennedy School’s “penchant for celebrating dishonorable characters?” asks Commentary’s Sohrab Ahmari. First it invited (then disinvited) “the traitor...
Trump might skip Super Bowl pregame interview
President Trump — who has repeatedly slammed NFL players who kneel during the national anthem — may skip the traditional Super Bowl pre-game interview, a report said Friday. The White...
NYPD launches ‘major’ probe of grandmother’s death in blaze
The NYPD has launched a “major investigation” into the death of an elderly woman who was forcibly removed by cops from her fireproof apartment and abandoned in a smoke-filled hallway,...
'Horror house' mom's sister detailed their own childhood abuse in self-help books
The sister of the sicko California mom — who, with her husband, allegedly shackled and starved their 13 children in their home — said she and her sibling also endured an...
Jeff Hornacek guarantees playoffs won't decide his future
SALT LAKE CITY – Jeff Hornacek said he’s not being judged by a won-loss record, reiterating president Steve Mills’ offseason theme that making the playoffs is not the ultimate priority...
New policy protects providers who won't perform abortions
With thousands of anti-abortion marchers crowding the streets of the capital, the Trump administration unveiled new policies that satisfy longstanding demands from pro-life social and religious conservatives. The Department of...
Grandma carjacked at gunpoint in front of school: cops
A 72-year-old woman was carjacked at gunpoint while picking up her grandchildren at a grade school in Chicago, police and school officials said. The victim was waiting for her grandchildren...
Prosecutors to retry Bob Menendez
NEWARK, N.J. — The government has told a federal judge in New Jersey it will seek a retrial of Sen. Bob Menendez, whose 11-week corruption trial ended in a hung...
Wine magazine among 'smut' banned from New Jersey prisons
These are the grapes of wrath! The glossy magazine Wine Spectator was banned from New Jersey state prisons along with a list of smutty rags — and prison-rights advocates are...
D'Angelo Russell is back, and Nets rotation shuffling begins
D’Angelo Russell is finally, officially back. After a grueling two-month rehab -- the hardest he’s ever worked in his life -- Russell’s long-awaited return is N:ow, like it says on...
NYCFC go to Norway to finally find a second goal scorer
Perhaps New York City FC found someone besides David Villa who can actually score. The club announced it has found a backup option for Villa with Norwegian international striker Jo...
Here's what happens now that the federal government shut down
The federal government won't be entirely shut now that Congress hasn't passed a new spending bill by the midnight Friday deadline. Here's a rundown: Post office The US Postal Service...
Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump's travel ban
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Friday set up a major showdown over presidential powers, agreeing to decide the legality of President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban targeting people...
NYPD horse bit tourist's arm: lawsuit
An NYPD horse took a bite out of a Pennsylvania tourist's arm as she was viewing the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, according to a new lawsuit. The 10-year-old, chestnut brown...
Tom Brady is acting really strange over his injury
So, there was Tom Brady on Friday, smiling coyly, intent on doing nothing to deflate the angst gripping all of New England on the eve of Sunday’s AFC Championship against...
No charges expected for Las Vegas gunman's girlfriend
The sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Friday he does not anticipate charges being filed against the girlfriend of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock, who fatally shot...
Stormy Daniels launches 'Make America Horny Again Tour'
https://youtu.be/O8rrfZfBrwo Porn vixen and admitted presidential paramour Stormy Daniels is cashing in on her newfound notoriety by appearing at a South Carolina jiggle joint on Saturday — the first leg...
13-year-old charged as adult in crossbow killing of friend
CHANDLER, Okla. — A 13-year-old Oklahoma boy accused of fatally shooting his 10-year-old friend with a crossbow in anger has been charged with first-degree murder. The death happened Oct. 21...
The All-Star voting by NBA players is a hilarious mess
The NBA announced 10 "starters" for its 2018 All-Star Game on Thursday, players who earned the nod through a combination of fan, player and media voting. None of the 10...
Baker Mayfield: What I meant by 'get me to Miami'
The Miami Dolphins appear to be high on Baker Mayfield's draft day wish list, but the Sooners quarterback maintains he's willing to play for any of the NFL's 32 teams....
Porn star: Trump really hates sharks and wants them all to die
President Trump is “terrified” of sharks and hopes the entire species of fish “dies,” according to porn star Stormy Daniels. In detailing her alleged 2006 sex affair with the future...
First black woman assigned to International Space Station pulled from mission
The first black female astronaut ever assigned to the International Space Station was yanked from the mission just months before it was set to launch, according to a report Friday....
Man feels a 5-foot tapeworm 'wiggling out' after eating sushi
Sushi lovers beware! A California man who ate sushi every day ended up with a 5-foot-plus-long tapeworm inhabiting his body. The Fresno male went to the emergency room complaining of...
New AI helps predict when hospital patients will die
Scientists are using advanced artificial intelligence to guess when hospital patients might die. A Stanford University research team applied machine-learning technology to health records in order to help hospitals and...
Braless women are taking over Instagram
Women going braless isn’t exactly new. See: women in the ’60s, 99.9 percent of fashion runways today, etc. But in 2018, it’s not enough to simply skip the over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder —...
Ashleigh Banfield rips 'reckless' Aziz Ansari hit piece on Megyn Kelly's show
HLN host Ashleigh Banfield doubled down on her criticism of a controversial Babe.net article accusing actor Aziz Ansari of sexual misconduct, saying it was executed in a "sloppy and reckless" manner....
Jets star threatened to sexually assault my wife during arrest: cop
Rising New York Jets star Robby Anderson was busted in Florida for driving double the speed limit early Friday — and then threatening to sexually assault the cop’s wife while...
'Seinfeld' Hamptons house suffers price shrinkage
In “The Hamptons” episode of “Seinfeld,” George Costanza (Jason Alexander) has a famed “shrinkage” incident after spending time in a cold swimming pool. Well, the East End home where that...
Veterans deserve better than Army biopic '12 Strong'
A fascinating story from the days immediately after 9/11 is a natural for the big screen: In October 2001, a small task force of US Army Special Forces troops traveled...
Trump invites Schumer to White House to make a deal, avoid shutdown
President Trump has invited Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to the White House to try to cut a deal on a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before Friday’s...
Aly Raisman rips into sick gymnastics doctor before sentencing
“You are so sick,” three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman told Larry Nassar at his sentencing Friday on behalf of his “army of survivors.” “I can’t even comprehend how angry...
Adolescence now starts at 10 and lasts until 24
Young people continuing their education for longer, as well as delayed marriage and parenthood, has redefined common perceptions of when adulthood starts, scientists wrote in the Lancet Child & Adolescent...
Massive fireball erupts after dumb crooks use blowtorch to steal gasoline
Suspected thieves in India reportedly caused a massive fireball while stealing gasoline. They reportedly punctured a hole in a tanker and then used a blowtorch to try to weld the...
Stormy Daniels: Big Ben walked me to my hotel room after night with Trump
The night after porn star Stormy Daniels allegedly had sex with Donald Trump, the future president had Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger walk Daniels to her hotel room, the adult-film...
Fugitive businessman accused of setting his ex-girlfriend on fire
A jilted lover is on the run after torching his ex in a fit of rage, according to a report. British expat Gary Aredale was heard screaming curses at his...
Pence heading to Middle East despite looming shutdown
Vice President Pence will travel to the Middle East on Friday night despite the looming threat of a government shutdown. The veep's spokeswoman said Pence's trip to Egypt, Jordan and...
Three people miraculously walk away from icy highway crash
State troopers in Michigan say it's a real wonder how three people walked away unscathed after a wild crash on an icy highway this week. A 28-second video posted on...
White House: Don't blame Trump if the government shuts down
A pair of White House officials on Friday told reporters Friday that President Trump bears no blame if the GOP-controlled Senate fails to pass a spending bill and the federal...
Feds sue three cryptocurrency operators for fraud
The federal derivatives watchdog said on Friday that it has filed charges against three separate virtual currency operators alleging the defendants had defrauded customers and broken other commodity trading rules,...
Scientists unravel mystery of mass antelope deaths
An international team of scientists has unraveled the mystery behind the sudden deaths of 200,000 antelopes in Kazakhstan in May 2015. The strange mass mortality event, which lasted three weeks,...
De Blasio now backing plan to charge vehicles driving in Manhattan
Despite lingering concerns, Mayor de Blasio opened the door on Friday to supporting the state’s congestion pricing plan, which if approved would impose fees on vehicles driving south of 60th...
Hornets ready to trade Kemba Walker to kick off fire sale
The Hornets are ready to blow it up and start over, starting with their biggest star. ESPN.com reported Friday that the Hornets are ready to entertain trade offers for point...
Rangers lose Kevin Shattenkirk indefinitely to torn meniscus
The cloud hovering over the injury-beset Rangers has a silver lining. Because though Kevin Shattenkirk will be sidelined for an indefinite period of time following Monday’s scheduled surgery to repair...
Boyfriend living a 'nightmare' life kills girlfriend, himself
The body of a 22-year-old backpacker was found in an apparent murder-suicide authorities believe was committed by her older chef boyfriend who called his life "a living nightmare," according to...
'I'll kick his ass': Tennis star rips taunting Aussie Open fan
Nick Kyrgios gave his home fans plenty to cheer about as he inched his way to a four-set victory over childhood idol Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the third round of the...
Fired bond bigwig claims 'scheming' bank cheated him out of $15M payday
A Manhattan bond trader is fighting to keep alive a 3-year-old battle against his former lawyers and accountants, alleging they “conspired” to keep him away from a $15 million payday....
'Hanging by a thread': Gold medalist breaks silence on disgraced doctor
Former Olympian Jordyn Wieber revealed Friday in a Lansing, Mich., courthouse that she too is a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of Dr. Larry Nassar. "I thought that...
Trump postpones Mar-a-Lago fundraiser until spending bill vote
The White House said Friday morning that President Trump will stick around the capital until the Senate votes on a spending bill instead of jetting off to a ritzy $100,000-a-couple...
Authorities putting 'horror house' dogs up for adoption
These are the two pups that authorities say received better care than the 13 children of the California parents-from-hell. Officials said David and Louise Turpin’s two female Maltese mixes are...
Mets give Tim Tebow major league spring training chance
The Mets won't be limited to cameos by Tim Tebow in the Grapefruit League this spring. On Friday the club announced Tebow, the former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, is among...
Amazon raises monthly fee for Prime by nearly 20 percent
Amazon is raising the price of its Prime membership monthly plan by nearly 20 percent. The fee of $99 for an annual membership will not change, the company said Friday....
Snapchat threatens leakers with jail
Loose lips can sink careers at Snapchat — and land you behind bars. Snap Inc., the messaging app’s parent company, in a move many thought was over the top, has...
James Comey to teach class on ethical leadership at William & Mary
Ousted FBI Director James Comey has been pegged to teach a class on ethical leadership at his alma mater, the College of William & Mary, according to a new report....
Racist sorority girl's mom: I'm glad she got expelled
Even the mother of a college student kicked out of school over her racist social media posts said her daughter is "degrading herself" and is glad she got the boot....
One in three Americans spend more on coffee than they invest
This is a buzz kill. More than one in three Americans spent more on coffee last year than they invested, according to a survey of 3,000 adults ages 18-44 by...
Pineapple cocaine ring busted by police
Hundreds of kilos of cocaine were found packed inside fresh pineapples, according to police in Portugal and Spain. The drug raid also seized two hydraulic presses, three packaging machines, and...
All the dirty details of Trump's alleged porn star affair
Donald Trump gloated about how good he looked on the cover of a magazine before having unprotected sex with porn star Stormy Daniels — who mocked his famed mane before...
The Eagles are the NFL's version of Moneyball
The Eagles are one win from their third trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history, and were one of the NFL's top turnaround stories this season after improving from...
Michelle Beadle tries to draw a line with ESPN's LaVar Ball talk
Michelle Beadle isn't taking the bait when it comes to LaVar Ball. While discussing Lonzo Ball on a Thursday episode of "SportsNation," the ESPN host shut the door on any...
Winter isn't coming in Alaska, and people are dying
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Winter is off to a late start in parts of the nation’s largest — and usually coldest — state. Months of higher-than-normal temperatures in parts of rural...
Vikings fans headed to Philly told to be very afraid of Eagles fans
Some travel agents in Minnesota are issuing an ominous warning to Vikings fans ready to descend upon Philadelphia for Sunday’s NFC Championship game: The “City of Brotherly Love” is just...
The benefits of working out naked
Forget sports bras and the latest kicks, the best workout gear for 2018 might just be your birthday suit. Turns out working out in the buff could actually boost your...
China to enshrine Xi's thought into state constitution amid national 'fervor'
BEIJING – China’s ruling Communist Party will enshrine President Xi Jinping’s political thought into the country’s constitution, state media said on Friday, further solidifying his power following its addition last...
Trump appointee resigns over Islamophobic rant
A US official appointed by President Donald Trump has resigned after CNN posted excerpts of him making racist and Islamophobic comments on a radio show he used to host, the...
North Korea's popular girl band preps for Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea — The head of North Korea's hugely popular girl band is visiting South Korea this weekend to check preparations for a trip by a little-known Northern art...
Officials piece together chaos before US marshal's murder
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Investigators are working to piece together the chaotic sequence of events that led to a deputy U.S. marshal being shot to death while serving an arrest warrant...
Firefighters rescue this pooch from a freezing cold river
Firefighters in Colorado rescued a German shepherd named Bill after the 1-year-old pooch fell into the icy waters of the Arkansas River. The dramatic rescue was livestreamed on Facebook by...
New Zealand prime minister announces pregnancy
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s prime minister announced on Friday that she is expecting her first child in June. Jacinda Ardern, 37, took office in October. Speculation swirled around...
How Donovan Mitchell snuck by Knicks to become steal of NBA Draft
SALT LAKE CITY — The conversation occurred in the summer after the Jazz selected Westchester product Donovan Mitchell on draft night. Jazz top assistant Johnnie Bryant, who worked closely with...
Bill Cowher: Where Tom Coughlin could stifle Patriots
The Jaguars know the formula and the man behind it, now they just have to figure out some way to execute it in Sunday’s AFC Championship game. Tom Coughlin coached...
Russian teenager attacks schoolmates with an ax
MOSCOW — Russian officials say a teenager armed with an ax has attacked fellow students at a school in southern Siberia, wounding five children and their teacher. Russia's Investigative Committee...
5 dead, 1 injured after helicopter crashes into New Mexican mountains
RATON, N.M. — A helicopter crashed in a mountainous rural area of northern New Mexico, killing five people and seriously injuring the sixth person aboard, a New Mexico State Police...
Jeff Van Gundy on LaVar Ball, Cavs' trade dilemma and a 'foregone conclusion'
ESPN analyst and former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy talks the LaVar Ball/ESPN relationship, the Cavs’ trade dilemma and the NBA title being a foregone conclusion with The Post’s Justin...
HIV-positive prostitute convicted for infecting client
PERTH, Australia — An Australian jury on Friday convicted a transgender prostitute of causing grievous bodily harm by knowingly infecting a client with HIV. Clayton James Palmer, who identifies as...
Huge gas tanker explosion shuts down highway
SALT LAKE CITY — A double tanker vehicle hauling gasoline exploded on Interstate 15 temporarily shutting down traffic in both directions in Salt Lake City on Thursday. KUTV reports that...
MLB likely will have a clock for pitchers
The timeless game will very likely feature a clock in 2018, whether players like it or not. Major League Baseball, aggressively working to improve its product’s pace and time of...
Putin takes shirtless dip in icy waters to celebrate Epiphany
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin stripped off to his bathing trunks and immersed himself in the freezing waters of a lake late on Thursday, observing an Orthodox Christian ritual...
9/11 fireman accuses 'all-black' color guard of discrimination against whites
An FDNY first responder pictured in an iconic 9/11 photo is alleging he was the victim of anti-white discrimination after he was kicked out of an “all-black” color guard procession,...
Joel Embiid celebrates All-Star nod by brushing off Rihanna
Joel Embiid is headed to the NBA All-Star game for the first time. He celebrated by dominating the Celtics and finding some time to diss Rihanna, whom he wanted to...
Cops searching for suspect who stole car, dumped girls on road
ATLANTA — Authorities are looking for someone they say stole an SUV with two children inside and left them on major roadways. Clayton County police Sgt. Ashanti Marbury tells news...
China may have compromised CIA communications: report
US intelligence officials remain concerned that China has compromised the methods that the CIA uses to communicate with overseas informants, dampening agents’ enthusiasm after the Monday arrest of a former...
Passenger riding train in Chicago doused with chemicals
Chicago police reportedly arrested a man riding a Chicago Transit Authority train during rush hour Thursday after they said he doused another passenger with chemicals and sparking a small fire....
De Blasio blames state for failing to help with NYCHA repairs
Mayor de Blasio complains that the state hasn’t provided “a whole lot of help” to make desperately needed repairs at New York City Housing Authority buildings — but his administration...
Rangers will be without key defenseman to start road trip
Marc Staal has been ruled out of the weekend back-to-back in Colorado on Saturday afternoon and Los Angeles on Sunday night that kicks off the Blueshirts’ four-game western swing leading...
Cable crew busted trying to sneak fake bomb into airport
Seven members of a cable TV crew were arrested at Newark Airport on Thursday after trying to film themselves passing a fake explosive device through a security checkpoint and onto...
South Korea coach suspended for allegedly assaulting Olympic athlete
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's skating authorities have suspended a national team coach for allegedly beating Olympic short track speed skating champion Shim Suk-hee. The Korea Skating Union on...
Josh Bailey picks up right where he left off in Islanders return
After missing the previous four games with a lower-body injury, All-Star winger Josh Bailey rejoined the top line alongside John Tavares and Anders Lee in Thursday’s 5-2 loss to the...
City asks family displaced by ceiling collapse if they'd leave the borough
A Brooklyn mom whose apartment was wrecked by a ceiling collapse told The Post a public-housing official asked Thursday if she’d be willing to move to another borough — causing...
NYCFC could grab one of these five targets in the SuperDraft
With the SuperDraft looming, what exactly does New York City FC need? A strong offseason with additions on offense and defense has arguably placed NYCFC at the top of MLS'...
These Special Forces soldiers took on the Taliban on horseback
On Oct. 13, 2001, with the United States still reeling from the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks, about a dozen Americans were aboard a plane flying to Uzbekistan. One...
Vikings' so-called hero finds new low in NFL celebration lunacy
Even the most exciting games now come with a price, a challenge to swallow what you can’t stomach. It’s the modern barter system: In order to enjoy, you must suspend...
Retailers consider investing in online 'Costco for millennials'
General Mills and Bed Bath & Beyond are weighing investments in Boxed.com, The Post has learned. Big Apple-based Boxed, dubbed the online “Costco for millennials,” is suddenly among the hottest...
Vikings lucky to have Keenum, even if Zimmer won't admit it
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Mike Zimmer might not know how lucky he is. No one will ever know, of course, but it’s not out of line to think that if...