December 21, 2018
Henrik Lundqvist: John Tavares 'even more dangerous' now
His sweater has changed, but his scoring talent has not. The Rangers will see a familiar No. 91 Saturday night when they face John Tavares and the Maple Leafs for...
Taylor Hall snaps Devils out of funk with a dominant night
With the New Jersey Devils sinking fast in the Eastern Conference, their top line of Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri and Nico Hischier came to the rescue as one would expect....
Juror yells 'Bravo!' after closing arguments in NYPD bribery trial
The defendants in a high-profile NYPD bribery trial were grinning from ear to ear on Friday after a wayward juror called out “Bravo!” from his seat in the jury box...
Kenny Atkinson loses it as Nets' winning streak ends at 7
Kenny Atkinson lost his cool and the Nets lost the NBA’s longest winning streak. Atkinson got ejected during the Nets’ 114-106 loss to the Pacers on Friday night at Barclays...
Legal weed could make NYPD's drug-sniffing dogs obsolete
As many as a dozen drug-sniffing NYPD pooches could be forced into early retirement when New York legalizes weed, the city’s top cop said Friday. “We’re probably gonna have to...
NYC's Parking Summons Advocate finally opens up shop
The city’s $120,000-a-year “Parking Summons Advocate” finally opened his office in lower Manhattan on Friday morning — but you’d never have known it. Security guards and workers at the information...
Knicks lose battle of cellar dwellers as free fall continues
’Tis the season … to check the bottom of the standings. The Knicks continued to slide into prime draft lottery position with an unsightly 114-107 loss to the Hawks on...
Kindergarten teacher among frat members charged with paddling pledge nearly 200 times
Where were the adults?! Two grown men — a Bronx kindergarten teacher and city HR worker, no less — joined in a vicious hazing in the name of their aging...
Yeshivas want state to fund $17M in security upgrades
New York yeshivas want state funding to pay for at least one security guard at each of their more than 200 schools across the state, sector officials told The Post....
Taliban ecstatic that US is pulling troops from Afghanistan
The Taliban welcomed the news of President Trump’s plan to withdraw half of US troops in Afghanistan by the summer, while Afghan generals warned Friday it would be a blow...
Man sues cemetery for botching dad's funeral, claims corpse fell from coffin
A Florida man has brought a $5 million negligence lawsuit against a Queens chapel and cemetery, claiming they botched his father’s burial by dropping the coffin and causing the corpse...
Goldman Sachs CEO defends bank as 1MDB scandal intensifies
Goldman Sachs’ new boss has a holiday message for employees: Don’t believe everything you’re hearing about this mess in Malaysia. In a private memo to staff on Friday, Chief Executive...
De Blasio's study on delivery truck traffic is six months late
Lateness counts — but not in the de Blasio administration. A report on traffic congestion caused by truck deliveries and a separate study on the hotel industry are six months...
Thai business titan closes $150M deal for Fortune magazine
Publishing giant Meredith said Friday it finalized the $150 million sale of Fortune magazine to Thai business tycoon Chatchaval Jiaravanon. Sports Illustrated and Money — two other storied brands that...
Colin Kaepernick boosts Nike's 2Q sales after controversial ads
Nike is flying high. Shares of the sports apparel maker soared 7.2 percent, to close at $72.37 Friday on the heels of a better-than-expected earnings report released Thursday. Sales rose...
De Blasio wants a $10 million fund for pot startup grants
Your taxpayer dollars are set to go up in smoke. Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to roll out the green carpet for budding pot dealers with a scheme to let...
Easy DIY nail ideas for a party-perfect manicure
Give yourself the gift of bright, shimmering nails during the holiday break with these three looks, designed exclusively for The Post by nail artist Yukie Miyakawa. “It’s always good to...
Man finds $86 million lottery ticket in his car
A British man hit one of the largest lotto jackpots in the country’s history — but left the golden ticket unchecked for weeks in a pile of papers in his...
Partial government shutdown to start at stroke of midnight
The government was sent into a partial shutdown Friday night as both houses of Congress adjourned for the evening after a last-ditch effort to continue talks in the Senate failed....
How fantasy owners could replace Josh Gordon
First, let us say that Josh Gordon performed better than we forecasted before the season. He was a marginal fantasy asset, scoring double-digits more than half the time he played...
Man climbs National Christmas Tree near White House lawn
A man climbed the National Christmas Tree near the White House lawn on Friday night and stayed perched on the branches for about an hour, authorities said. The unidentified man,...
Netflix's 'Watership Down' mirrors real-life social issues
Watership Down | Sunday, Netflix Best-selling “Watership Down” author Richard Adams dismissed those who called his classic novel an allegory, saying it’s simply a story about rabbits. But Noam Murro,...
Government shutdown could close iconic NYC landmarks
WASHINGTON – A government shutdown could close the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island this weekend and put federal contractors in a Christmastime crisis. “We need a paycheck so our...
Mets add outfielder Gregor Blanco on minor league deal
The Mets signed outfielder Gregor Blanco to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training, the team announced on Friday. Blanco has spent time with the Braves, Royals,...
Nets' top pick will miss a month, but it could've been worse
Nets first-round pick Dzanan Musa said he expects to miss a month with a shoulder injury. But considering how scared he was when it happened — unable to move or...
Jets' John Harbaugh possibility dashed with Ravens extension
Cross a name off the list of potential Jets head coaches. John Harbaugh, whose future with the Ravens has been hotly debated in recent weeks, got a nice vote of...
Great deals on last-minute gifts for the whole family
Post staffers share their picks for last-minute stocking stuffers you can score in-store this Christmas Eve. Gifts for the beauty guru | Catherine Kast Gifts for the whole family |...
Melania Trump heads to Mar-a-Lago amid shutdown fears
The government shut down at midnight — but the "Winter White House" in open for business! Melania Trump jetted to her family's southern Florida estate of Mar-a-Lago on Friday evening...
How Apollo 8 astronaut snapped an iconic photo of Earth
It still elicits goosebumps: Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, William Anders and James Lovell reading from the Book of Genesis while orbiting the moon on Dec. 24, 1968 — Christmas...
Senate leaders agree to continue debating spending bill
Senate leaders said Friday that they had agreed to continue debate on a spending bill — but would only vote on legislation that could win the backing of the House...
Trump tweets image of border 'barrier' as shutdown looms
President Trump on Friday night tweeted an image of a proposed barrier for the US border that included tall steel slats with spikes on top. Trump tweeted the image as...
Dancing FBI agent gets no jail despite shooting traumatized bar patron
DENVER — A dancing FBI agent who accidentally shot a man in the leg after doing a backflip at a Denver bar will avoid jail time after pleading guilty Friday...
Tell your kids the truth: Santa is real
I ran into a neighbor and her daughter in our lobby a few years ago. The daughter dashed for the stairs, while her mom and I waited for the elevator....
Why is Trump playing President Anti-Claus?
Did President Trump start the week by deciding to give Americans everything they don’t want for Christmas? Trump is losing his secretary of defense, the most widely respected member of...
America's falling fertility is seriously bad news
In 1957, 4.3 million babies were born in the United States. In 2017, 60 years later, the number was 3,853,472. That’s an 11 percent decline, in a nation whose population...
Don't ignore the warnings in Gen. Mattis' resignation letter
Defenders of President Trump have long argued that his worst impulses can and will be tempered by the good men and women in his administration. And when they listed the...
A huge win for bipartisan criminal justice reform
At least the week brought one bit of unadulterated good news: The Senate passed an amended version of the First Step Act, and then the House OK’d it. That’s a...
Anger issues are just the beginning of Kevin Parker's problems
State Sen. Kevin Parker is going to need a lot more than a quick course in anger management to get past his issues, which exploded into public view this week...
Some NBA GMs are mad about LeBron's Anthony Davis pitch
Several small-market general managers are upset the NBA did not intervene after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James started openly recruiting New Orleans Pelicans' forward Anthony Davis, according to a...
'Emma' and 'Liam' are NYC's most popular baby names
If your newborn last year was named “Emma” or “Liam,” they’ve got lots of company. Those were the most popular baby names for Big Apple residents in 2017, the Health...
Knicks president runs away from Phil Jackon's biggest blunder
Knicks president Steve Mills divorced himself from any responsibility of signing Joakim Noah to a four-year, $72 million deal — arguably the worst free-agent signing in Knicks history. Noah, waived...
Referee with alleged racist past forced wrestler to cut dreadlocks
A New Jersey referee with an alleged racist past forced a high school wrestler to cut off his dreadlocks, prompting a firestorm of criticism, according to reports Friday. Student wrestler...
Young People's Chorus brings Christmas cheer to 'Kelly & Ryan'
Monday’s Christmas Eve show on “Live With Kelly & Ryan” features a performance by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, under the direction of Francisco J. Nunez. “We’re...
This 'sex helmet' lets you record VR porn
Forget using your phones to record sex tapes. People will soon be able to capture themselves getting steamy across a 300-degree field a view, which they can then watch on...
Yankees left waiting as Machado holds off on free-agent decision
No Manny Christmas for the Yankees, White Sox and Phillies. According to a report, free-agent infielder Manny Machado isn’t going to inform the three finalists of his decision until after...
Mick Mulvaney once slammed Trump's 'absurd' border wall
Incoming White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney once derided President Trump’s proposed border wall as “simplistic” and “absurd and almost childish," it was reported Friday. Mulvaney trashed Trump’s...
Mets dangling backup catchers in trade talks to build depth
The Mets aren’t finished trying to trade and could be using their catchers in an attempt to secure roster depth. An industry source said Friday the Mets are receiving a...
Columbia University student leaps to his death
A Columbia University student leaped to his death in Upper Manhattan on Friday afternoon, authorities and witnesses said. Niels Chardon-Boucaud, a 21-year-old masters student from France, jumped from a fifth-floor...
The secret hack to gift wrapping a ball
Wrapping an oddly shaped present like a ball can be intimidating. But you don't need to leave it to the professionals. With this hack, any object can be wrapped and...
'Office' trailblazer goes soft in sentimental Christmas movie
You’d think that Emmy winner Stephen Merchant, who co-created “The Office” and “Extras” with Ricky Gervais, would be the cynical sort. Think again. “A lot of stuff I’ve done in...
'Home Alone' is unofficially the greatest holiday movie of all time
Every year the debate is sparked: what is the best holiday movie? The answer may cause you to put your hands on your face and go “AHHHH!” Or maybe that’s...
Fruitcake you will actually want to eat, plus other holiday treats
Santa shouldn’t be the only one who gets to enjoy a late-night snack. Before your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier kicks in, give yourself the gift of sweets. Don’t...
Ex-NASA engineer admits to partially faking viral 'glitter bomb' video
The former NASA engineer whose "glitter bomb" video went viral earlier in the week admitted it was partially fraudulent. On Thursday, Mark Rober, who created the video, admitted that some...
NYPD vet appointed to Medal of Valor Review Board
A former NYPD chief will help recognize the nation's most distinguished first-responders as the newest member of the Public Service Officer's Medal of Valor Review Board, officials announced Friday. US...
Dodgers clear room for Bryce Harper, send Puig, Kemp to Reds
The Dodgers appear to be gearing up for a run at Bryce Harper. In a Friday afternoon mega-deal, Los Angeles traded outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp, pitcher Alex Wood...
Blue Man Group sells building at first Opportunity
Opportunity has knocked on the Blue Man Group’s door. The performance art company’s property at 48 Clinton St. will be the first in Manhattan to be sold to a Qualified...
Rude neighbor harasses black man: 'You don't live here!'
"What are you doing in my building? You don't live here!" a resident of New York City's Upper East Side yelled at his black neighbor in this racially charged video....
Woman's tiny home returned, three days after it was stolen by brazen thieves
Police found a tiny house on Wednesday after its owner reported it stolen on Sunday, officials said. Meghan Panu, a recent college graduate, said her home was sitting in a...
Law clerk killed by bus was 'destined to do great things': dad
The young Manhattan law clerk killed by a charter bus “was destined to do great things,” her devastated father said Friday. Kimberly Greer, 28, who clerked for Katharine Parker, a...
NYPD warns cops about New Jersey firearms law
The NYPD is warning its officers that under a new law, they could be arrested in New Jersey if they travel through that state off-duty with high-capacity firearm magazines. The...
The real star of the Christmas Spectacular is a camel named Ted
Come Christmastime, it seems that nothing short of Santa can top a real, live camel. Rugged yet regal, the dromedary dominates every living Nativity it steps into. That’s true at...
Mattis quit for the same reasons he served and other commentary
Security desk: Mattis Always Understood Trump Defects The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, recalling his spring 2016 interviews with Gen. James Mattis, says the future defense secretary “understood from the beginning” the...
State legislators should blame themselves for pay hike link to on-time budget: Stringer
A member of the state salary commission says legislators have no one but themselves to blame about a provision linking their upcoming pay hikes to an on-time state budget. City...
Supreme Court rejects Trump request to enforce asylum ban
The Supreme Court on Friday dealt President Trump a surprise setback by refusing to allow the administration to ban asylum for people who cross the border illegally — with Ruth...
US stock market suffers worst week in nearly a decade
Sorry Wall Street — you’re on Santa’s naughty list this year. Any lingering hopes of a “Santa Claus rally” got killed Friday as the Dow Jones industrial average capped its...
Jessica Walter is the last fan of the NYC subway system
When Jessica Walter isn’t swilling martinis as the cantankerous Lucille Bluth on TV’s cult favorite “Arrested Development” (back on Netflix some time next year) or the even-more cantankerous, Malory Archer...
The mental health disorder caused by incest and child abuse
It’s the disorder that robs people of their ability to feel whole. When it comes to the disorder that can splinter people into discrete and fractious personalities, it’s important to...
'The snake bags were too small': Florida man captures record-breaking python
A Florida man now holds the record for capturing the largest Burmese python in the state after he ensnared a massive 18-footer over the weekend. John Hammond captured the serpent...
Kristaps Porzingis' return won't be as soon as Knicks fans hoped
There’ll be no Merry Kristaps and no January return. The earliest Kristaps Porzingis can possibly be back from his ACL tear is not until late February, pending him meeting benchmarks....
CC Sabathia heeded warning signs, recovering after heart procedure
CC Sabathia may have saved his life by reacting quickly to experiencing acid reflux, heartburn and an increased amount of perspiration when riding an exercise bike earlier this month. Sabathia...
This post office allows you to sip while you ship
After braving the holiday rush at the post office, just about anyone could use a stiff drink. One British bar has you covered. The Plough Inn, in the village of...
New Year’s resolutions last exactly this long
Before the first month of the year has even come to an end, most people have given up on their annual commitment to themselves. Research conducted by Strava, the social...
Paramedic resigns over nude 'blackmail' photos of co-workers
This female first responder provided a lot more than basic life support. The Florida paramedic stepped down from her post over nude photos of colleagues she kept as “insurance” if...
Mom found in car crash was shot to death from outside vehicle
The death of a driver whose vehicle crashed along Interstate 70 in Missouri last week is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said this week, because the 40-year-old mother of...
Yankees add pair of lefties in bid to shore up bullpen
The Yankees dropped a bit of extra news in with the announcement this afternoon they had completed the signing of lefty pitcher Rex Brothers. They revealed they also signed former...
Banker jailed for bludgeoning student-turned-sex worker to death
A British banker has been sentenced to at least 19 years in prison for the murder of a student-turned-sex worker. Zahid Naseem, 48, paid Christina Abbotts, a high-end sex worker,...
Man accused of raping 11-year-old girl he met on Tinder
A 21-year-old Indiana man was arrested for raping an 11-year-old girl he met on Tinder, police said. Travis McAdams, from Greendale, was charged with felony rape and child molesting after...
Brooklyn ambulance service overbilled feds by millions: audit
A Brooklyn ambulance service took taxpayers for a ride, overbilling the federal government by more than $19 million for transporting Medicare patients, according to an audit released Friday. The inspector...
This 8-year-old cancer patient can probably run a marathon faster than you
He hasn’t quite crossed the cancer finish line — but in November, 8-year-old Nate Viands blasted through the NCR Marathon in Baltimore in just three hours and 32 minutes. “He...
Santa Claus shows off his skills at Giants practice
Odell Beckham Jr. wasn’t on the field with the Giants on Friday, but Santa Claus showed off his skills during practice. A Giants staffer donned the red suit and beard...
Social worker gets prison time for sex with teen she adopted
A former social worker in Florida was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday for having sex with a teenager she had adopted, authorities said. Lauren Michelle Myres — a...
This Mars crater will definitely have a white Christmas
As we creep ever closer to Dec. 25, there are plenty of people in the United States and abroad who are hoping there’s at least a light dusting of snow...
Terrifying video shows gas explosion that killed firefighter
A gas explosion in July took the life of firefighter Corey Barr and injured several others in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Watch as emergency crew members run for cover after the...
Holiday cheer: Altria treats Juul employees to $2B in bonuses
Call it a winter windfall. Juul’s 1,500 employees just received an unexpected holiday gift — they are going to be divvying up $2 billion in bonus money thanks to Altria,...
De Blasio: Capping ride-hail licenses in 2015 might have saved cabbies' lives
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday said that if the city council had backed his cap on Uber and other ride-hail licenses three years ago, the lives of cab drivers...
Clashes erupt as Spanish cabinet holds meeting in Catalonia
BARCELONA, Spain — Thousands of pro-independence protesters angry about Spain's cabinet holding a meeting in Catalonia blocked roads across the region Friday and clashed with anti-riot police in its capital....
Senate GOP rejects Trump's call for 'nuclear option' to get border wall funding
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Friday rejected President Trump’s proposal to invoke the “nuclear option” to get funding for his border wall — putting the government on the path to...
This British holiday tradition kicks America's Yuletide ass
American holiday activities are worse than coal in a stocking. Each year, we schlep to super malls and force crying children to pose with creeper Santas. We trudge to local...
Woman killed by bus was recently married Fordham Law grad
The young woman killed by a charter bus as she was trying to cross a street in Lower Manhattan was recently married — and had just gotten off work as...
Trump boasts about his toughness in apparent response to Mattis' rebuke
A day after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis issued a stinging rebuke of President Trump’s military and foreign policies, the commander-in-chief took to Twitter on Friday to boast about how tough...
Stephen A. Smith has a Josh Gordon take that no one likes
Never let it be said Stephen A. Smith failed to have an opinion. This time, the controversial ESPN host chose to speak out on wide receiver Josh Gordon’s ongoing battle...
Sprint settles New York state sales tax suit for $330M
Sprint will pay a record-breaking $330 million to settle a seven-year-old case that accused it of under-collecting sales taxes to make its calling plans more appealing to customers. The agreement...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has two cancerous growths removed from lung
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery in Manhattan on Friday to remove two malignant growths from her lung – her third bout with cancer since she joined the...
Odell Beckham will not play for the Giants this week
Odell Beckham Jr. is running out of time to make good on his vow to play again this season. Beckham will miss his third straight game Sunday in Indianapolis with...
Creepy cop filmed himself having sex with animals: state police
A police officer in Louisiana allegedly filmed himself having sex with animals, including at least one he kept as a pet, state police said. Terry Yetman, a 38-year-old officer in...
Parkland shooter buried his liberal mom with a Trump hat: report
Parkland massacre man Nikolas Cruz sneaked his “Make America Great Again” hat into his late “liberal” mother’s casket and even snapped a photo of it, a friend told a detective...
Huge fire erupts at Madison Avenue building
Christmas decorations outside a Madison Avenue high-rise erupted in flames Friday morning, prompting an evacuation and sending plumes of gray smoke into the sky, officials and witnesses said. The blaze...
All the times Trump said 'You're fired!' in 2018
President Trump became famous firing people, and 2018 was no different. Here's a sendoff to the dozens of staffers who said farewell to the Trump administration in 2018.
Devils' quiet offseason set them up for this no-win situation
In a league that is defined by parity — now defined as a few elite teams then everyone else — only a small number of clubs can be considered really...
Aquarium says sorry for calling otter 'thicc girl'
A California aquarium apologized on Wednesday for a Twitter post calling one of their otters a "thicc girl" and "chonk," which critics slammed as racist. "Abby is a thicc girl,"...
'Super drunk' sheriff tries to beg his way out of impaired driving bust
This salty sheriff was super sloshed. Bodycam footage from a deputy in Michigan shows a “super drunk” Midland County Sheriff Scott Stephenson trying to talk his way out of a...
Trump shifts on shutdown, now claiming Democrats 'own' it
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Democrats would get the blame if the government shuts down — 11 days after telling Democratic leaders that he would proudly accept the...
Workers rush to the rescue of customer having a heart attack
These employees went above and beyond. When a 61-year-old customer lost consciousness at a car dealership in San Antonio, Texas, employees jumped into action. Fortunately, they were able to keep the...
'Persons of interest' identified after drones shut down UK airport
Police have identified “persons of interest” in the drone debacle that forced the United Kingdom’s Gatwick Airport to close for nearly 36 hours, according to reports. Speaking at a press...
US economic growth rate dipped to 3.4 percent in third quarter
WASHINGTON — The US economy expanded at a solid 3.4 percent annual rate in the third quarter, slightly slower than the previous estimate as consumer spending and exports were revised...
Manny Machado backup plan who always intrigued Yankees
As they did when Patrick Corbin opted for the Nationals instead of the Yankees whom he grew up a big fan of, the Yankees aren’t in a position to be...
Famed New England strip shut down just days before Christmas rush
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — More than 200 people who work at New England's oldest and most well-known strip club are wondering how they'll pay for Christmas presents and bills after a...
You've been getting Buddy Hield's age wrong the whole time
Buddy Hield would like everyone to know he’s 26 years old. It turns out the Kings star, who entered the league as an “old rookie” in 2016, is even older...
Amazon’s Alexa condones murder, talks sex in AI experiment
SAN FRANCISCO — Millions of users of Amazon’s Echo speakers have grown accustomed to the soothing strains of Alexa, the human-sounding virtual assistant that can tell them the weather, order...
Trump decided to pull US troops out of Syria during phone call with Turkey
President Trump made a knee-jerk decision to yank US troops from Syria during a call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that was planned to focus on another issue —...
Ford recalling 874,000 trucks over spontaneous combustion fears
Ford Motor Co. said Friday it is recalling 874,000 pickup trucks in North America with engine block heaters for fire risks. The second-largest US automaker said the recall covers some...
Cops arrest fiancé after mom vanishes
The fiancé of missing Colorado mother Kelsey Berreth has been arrested on murder charges in connection with her disappearance -- and he may have had help from another person, police...
Post office returns package to sender 364 days after it was mailed
Former Mayor Bloomberg’s press secretary had a Christmas package returned to him in the mail — almost exactly a year after trying to send it 23 blocks away. Stu Loeser...
Pop star's haunting final Instagram post
Anca Pop's haunting final photo reveals the same river where she met her untimely end. On Nov. 15, the Canadian-Romanian pop singer uploaded a photo on Instagram in which she...
Two-year-old boy 'castrated' after doctors botched operation
A 2-year-old boy who was supposed to undergo a “minimal operation” was “castrated” when doctors accidentally operated on the wrong testicle, his family says. The boy was treated for an...
Mom busted for leaving young kids home alone watching 'Home Alone'
Macauley Culkin is not your damn babysitter. Police in Muncie, Indiana, arrested 25-year-old Taylor Joann Cumings this week for letting her little boys watch “Home Alone” — while she went...
US allies express concern over Mattis' departure
Key US allies expressed deep concerns Friday about Defense Secretary James Mattis’ announcement that he will step down amid policy disagreements with President Trump, including his decision to withdraw all...
Tyson Fury's camp wants Wilder, Joshua to fight each other first
Anthony Joshua could fight Deontay Wilder next, with Tyson Fury facing the winner, according to the Gypsy King's trainer. Ben Davison reckons Fury shouldn’t go straight into a rematch with...
Vicious hockey injury leaves bloody mess on the ice
A word of warning: Don’t watch the video if you’re squeamish. Or you just ate. Or you don’t like the sight of blood. If any of these is true, this...
Japanese prosecutors file new charge against Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn
TOKYO — Japanese prosecutors added a new allegation of breach of trust against Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn on Friday, dashing his hopes for posting bail quickly. Ghosn and another...
Chemistry student accused of poisoning his roommate
A former chemistry major at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania allegedly tried to poison his roommate by secretly mixing the toxic metal thallium and other chemicals into the victim's food, drinks...
Yankees, Mets both miss out on coveted lefty Andrew Miller
It looks like Andrew Miller could be the next free-agent target for the Mets and Yankees to miss out on. Miller reportedly is close to a deal with the Cardinals,...
Malaysia wants $7.5B in reparations from Goldman Sachs: report
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia is seeking $7.5 billion in reparations from Goldman Sachs over its dealings with scandal-linked state fund 1MDB, the Financial Times (paywall) reported on Friday, citing...
NFL coach who gained TV fame recovering after ankle surgery
BEREA, Ohio — Beloved Browns offensive line coach Bob Wylie broke his ankle during practice Thursday and underwent surgery. A team spokesman said Wylie got hurt during Thursday's workout as...
Beyhive got owned: Beyoncé's new music leak was a hoax
They Beyhive was abuzz overnight with news of leaked new music from "Queen Carter."
UK boxing champ goes on ghost hunt — and finds one
Kell Brook has spent his career striking fear into his opponents ... but it was a spirit that spooked him during a ghost hunt. The Sheffield, England-born fighter spent his...
German court declines to put alleged Nazi guard on trial
BERLIN — A German court has declined to put on trial a 95-year-old man alleged to have served as a guard at the Nazi's Mauthausen concentration camp, saying Friday that...
Trump threatens 'very long' shutdown if Senate doesn't support wall funding
President Trump on Friday called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to fight for a stopgap spending measure to fund federal agencies — including $5 billion for a border wall —...
Woman bashed with pipe after trying to break up subway fight
A stranger whacked a good Samaritan in the head with a metal pipe when she tried to break up a spat he was having with another Manhattan straphanger, cops said...
Thief hilariously gets stuck hanging upside twice in the same night
Security cameras captured the moment when a would-be thief's foot got caught on a fence and he was left dangling upside down for several hours. Amazingly, after getting free, the...
Germany says it wasn't consulted on US withdrawal from Syria
BERLIN — The German government says it wasn't consulted by Washington before the United States announced the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. Government spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer told reporters in...
Pope to priestly sex abusers: Turn yourselves in
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is vowing that the Catholic Church will "never again" cover up clergy sex abuse and is demanding that priests who have raped and molested children...
Coordinator says Giants defense failed at most basic level
The Giants defense failed its last test miserably, when Tennessee’s Derrick Henry ran roughshod over them in Sunday’s loss. Defensive coordinator James Bettcher had a pretty simple explanation for what...
Jeff Van Gundy talks LeBron, Fizdale and his coaching itch
ESPN analyst and former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy talks to The Post’s Justin Terranova about LeBron James, the coaching itch and the possibility of calling a game with his...
Why Robby Anderson thinks he can be a long-term Jets answer
Robby Anderson said he believes the answer is already inside the Jets’ locker room. After two final games, the Jets will embark on an important offseason aimed at finding Sam...
Ravens have trends in their favor
Saturday night’s Ravens-Chargers game is so much of a “Trendnado” that Ian Ziering and Tara Reid might as well show up for the coin flip. Quite a few trends favor...
London airport resumes flights after drone sightings stranded travelers
LONDON — Flights resumed at London's Gatwick Airport on Friday morning after drones sparked the shutdown of the airfield for more than 24 hours, leaving tens of thousands of passengers...
49ers have legit shot in this one
The Wildcat returns for his 22nd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2017 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 595-498 (54.4 percent) against the spread....
Toys for Tots takes massive hits after Toys 'R' Us closure
HIALEAH, Fla. — When Toys R Us closed, Toys for Tots felt the loss. The toy giant's decision to shutter its stores this year left some huge holes for the...
Hey, Knicks fans: Zion Williamson even amazes Mike Krzyzewski
We went looking for wisdom from the man who has won more basketball games than anyone in history. As reference points go, Mike Krzyzewski is about as good as it...
The tips on Hershey's Kisses are missing and bakers are not happy
HERSHEY, Pa. — Bakers are complaining that something is amiss with Hershey's Kisses. The chocolate candy's trademark tips have been mysteriously missing from batches around the country. Bakers have taken...
Upstate man gets 35 years in prison for explicit photos, child porn
ALBANY, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors say a 37-year-old upstate New York man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for texting sexual messages to out-of-state underage girls and distributing...
Islanders' road surge ends in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The New York Islanders had another shot for a road win until they didn't William Karlsson and Paul Stastny scored 1:03 apart in the third period, and...
Teen charged in fatal beating of retired postal worker
DARBY, Pa. — Police have charged an 18-year-old with murder in connection to the fatal beating of a retired postal worker in Pennsylvania. The Delaware County District Attorney's office announced...
ESPN's Sean McDonough loving life after 'Monday Night Football'
Sean McDonough has spent this season back in his happy place. The longtime play-by-play man returned to college football after two seasons in the “Monday Night Football” booth and will...
Take a shot on Providence
Providence and Texas, on paper, look quite similar. Each team has three losses, each has a points differential between 7.9 and 8.4 and each surrenders between 67.8 and 66.5 points...
New York state leads the country in population decline: census
The Empire State is shedding more residents than any other in the country, according to recently released census data. New York was just one of nine states that saw a...
Argument over snoring leads to motel stabbing: cops
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Police in North Carolina say an argument over snoring led to a stabbing at a motel. Wilmington police told news outlets 54-year-old Guillermo Moreno-Vasquez was arrested and...
Bengals will give Browns fits
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN, joins the Post’s Bettor’s Guide for the 2018 NFL season. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Bengals (+9) over...
Woman struck and killed by bus while crossing street in Manhattan
A woman was hit and killed by a charter bus as she crossed a street in Lower Manhattan on Thursday evening, police said. Kimberly Greer, 28, of Melville, was run...
A quick guide to which college bowls might be worth your time
LAS VEGAS — Let me begin by thanking The Post and you readers for allowing me to be a part of your sports day. As a native New Yorker, I...
Politician who told GOP rep to 'kill yourself' says he'll take mental health classes
Brooklyn State Sen. Kevin Parker, who via Twitter told a GOP rep “Kill yourself!” after she called him out for his questionable use of a governmental parking placard, admitted Thursday...