February 21, 2019
Schneider posts rare shutout as Devils brace for trade deadline
Cory Schneider made 30 saves in posting his first shutout since November 2017 and Devils beat the undermanned Senators 4-0 on Thursday night at Prudential Center in Newark in a...
Elementary school apologizes for 'runaway slave' gym lesson
A Virginia elementary school apologized after criticism over a Black History Month lesson that instructed children to pose as runaway slaves. The principal at Madison's Trust Elementary School acknowledged the...
Kanter tweaks Knicks while celebrating Trail Blazers win
Enes Kanter won the first game he played in as a Trail Blazer on Thursday night and also found time to take an indirect shot at the Knicks. Kanter, who...
The NCAA Tournament sleepers that could pay off big
LAS VEGAS — March is just around the corner and that means conference tournaments and the Big Dance will be here soon. While many of the blue-blood programs are having...
Isiah Thomas is no longer running the Liberty
Isiah Thomas’ time as team president of the New York Liberty is done. Following Knicks owner James Dolan’s sale of the WNBA franchise to Nets minority owner Joseph Tsai last...
Matt Kuchar grateful for 'nice' reception in Mexico City
Matt Kuchar was wary Thursday as he approached the 10th tee to begin his opening round at the WGC-Mexico Championship — wondering if the hecklers would return. He need not...
Goodell bowed to Kaepernick's hypocrisy from start
To think pro ballplayers once had to have offseason jobs to get by. Small wonder many of today’s fabulously enriched pros have an exaggerated, even fantastic sense of self-entitlement. Who’s...
Amazon targets Tesla with $700M investment in electric truck maker
Watch out, Elon — Jeff Bezos just popped up in your rearview mirror. Amazon’s billionaire boss — whose rocket startup Blue Origin has been locked in a space race against...
Lion killed zoo intern after gate was blocked by large ball
The lion who mauled a 22-year-old intern to death at a North Carolina zoo in December was able to escape his enclosure because the gate didn't close properly, a report...
Vandals tried to set the wrong General Lee monument on fire
Vandals in North Carolina attempted to torch a statue of Gen. Lee — but they got the wrong guy. The two punks doused a marble replica of World War II...
Daily News confuses de Blasio with Bloomberg in headline
This hometown paper doesn’t know its own town. Since being sold to Chicago-based Tribune Publishing, the New York Daily News seems to have lost track of how NYC works —...
Nike's shoe fail could cost it top NBA draft pick sponsorship
Wall Street may be brushing off Nike’s embarrassing sneaker explosion, but the famous apparel company is expected to suffer in other ways, including tougher competition for player Zion Williamson’s sponsorship...
Hofstra keeps home win streak alive in double OT thriller
Justin Wright-Foreman had 28 points as Hofstra won its 15th consecutive home game, defeating Towson 91-82 in double overtime on Thursday night in Hempstead, N.Y. Wright-Foreman also had eight turnovers...
Ex-Jet Christian Hackenberg can pull off another cover
The Alliance of American Football is now on the board in New Jersey at the William Hill sportsbooks at Monmouth Park and Atlantic City’s Tropicana and Ocean Resort Casino. The...
Parent company of Applebee's and IHOP reverses slump
Applebee’s is heading back to its roots in high-calorie comfort food and cheap booze — and that’s plumping up the stock of its parent company. Shares of Dine Brands, which...
Howard Mittman replaces Bleacher Report founder as CEO
There is indeed life after Condé Nast, as Howard Mittman learned when he was boosted to CEO of Bleacher Report, replacing co-founder and CEO Dave Finocchio. Bleacher Report has had...
Almost every book Trump blasted has been in high demand
At this rate, President Trump may have to be named Publishing Executive of the Year. Almost every book Trump has blasted on Twitter in the past year has achieved blockbuster...
Where was the skepticism over Jussie Smollett's claims?
The Jussie Smollett case, in which a young black, gay actor has apparently concocted a tale of being attacked by two white men wearing MAGA hats and shouting anti-gay slurs,...
Nets look as flat in return from All-Star break as they did before
All the Achilles’ heels Kenny Atkinson had warned his Nets about going into the All-Star break were still on display as they came out of it. And they cost the...
Pregnant mom was killed while shielding family from raging driver
A Rockland County mom of six — pregnant with her seventh child — died defending her kids from a driver who intentionally rammed them after her husband asked him not...
'New Amsterdam' star: 'When you're confident you can rarely be brilliant'
Anupam Kher’s 35-year career encompasses Bollywood stardom, a best-selling self-help book, an acclaimed acting school, appearances in innumerable plays and TV shows and over 13 million followers on Twitter. But...
Baby mama sues mogul for $9K a month to pay nanny
She says he’s a snooty Ivy League-educated millionaire who dumped her when he learned who her parents were — nobodies. He says she’s nothing but a gold-digging liar who wants...
McQuaid leaves early as Rangers roll of trade dice goes fruitless
The Rangers rolled the dice and put all of their trade chips on the ice Thursday night. Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes may have gotten their Garden farewell, in a...
Mets could be taking first step in Jacob deGrom contract talks
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets were expected to speak in person with Jacob deGrom’s representatives Thursday in a possible first step toward the pitcher receiving a long-term contract from...
Freedomland theme park was a ’60s Apple slice of Americana
Imagine a patriotic playland of wholesome Americana, a theme park larger than Disneyland that celebrated the country’s frontier. Now imagine it was so down home and white bread that singer...
Richard Carranza: Too many NYC students qualify as 'gifted'
City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza played fast and loose with Gifted & Talented stats in bashing the controversial program at a meeting this month, critics claim. Speaking to District 4...
Rory McIlroy explodes into lead, Tiger Woods eight back
MEXICO CITY — Rory McIlroy flirted with a hole-in-one on the same par 4 where Tiger Woods hit out of bounds with his first shot in Mexico. That’s about how...
How will Oscars 2019 survive no host, Bryan Singer and Netflix?
It’s 2019, and even a fluffy ceremony designed to celebrate a simple leisure-time activity you’re meant to eat Goobers to is a veritable minefield. As seems inevitable these days, controversy...
El Chapo's sons indicted on drug conspiracy charges
Like father, like sons. Two of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán's kids have been indicted on drug conspiracy charges — with federal prosecutors accusing them of hatching a decade-long plot to...
Henrik Lundqvist tells tales of special bond with Zuccarello
Henrik Lundqvist was searching for the correct words with which to describe Mats Zuccarello, the teammate with whom the goaltender has been closest through his 14-year tenure on Broadway, when...
The Queen should totally steer clear of this Princess Diana musical
Princess Diana may have stolen the show at Buckingham Palace, but it’s Queen Elizabeth II who’s stealing “Diana,” the new musical that started previews this week at San Diego’s La...
No need for Mets to worry over Jed Lowrie's knee
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jed Lowrie received the kind of good news Thursday that seemed rare for Mets players last season, with an MRI exam showing “nothing serious” to his...
Robbery lookout suspect indicted in NYPD friendly fire death
The man who acted as a lookout for the robbery that ended in the death of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen was indicted by the Queens District Attorney’s Office on Thursday....
The price of Cuomo's war on natural gas is only starting to kick in
New Yorkers experienced the headache caused by Gov. Cuomo’s crusade against natural gas last week, when a public hearing was held to discuss Con Edison’s January announcement that it would...
I was demoted days after telling bosses I was pregnant: suit
A sales executive at a prominent Manhattan marketing firm was demoted — four days after telling her bosses she was pregnant, according to a new lawsuit. Ashley Berg, 34, says...
'Don't blame me': de Blasio's pathetic take on Amazon
Mayor de Blasio dragged his presidential ambitions to Washington last weekend, where he went on “Meet the Press” and bit the hand that wanted to feed his city billions. The...
Knicks weigh in on Zion Williamson's NBA draft debate
Emmanuel Mudiay has walked in Zion Williamson’s busted shoe. Four years ago, Mudiay was a prized teenage prospect, nursing an ankle injury in China. The young guard had been sidelined...
What Bernie Sanders shares with Trump — and Mussolini
Sen. Bernie Sanders isn’t quite ready to retire to his lakeside dacha and so once again is running for the presidential nomination of a party to which he doesn’t belong...
Zuccarello, Hayes suit up for Rangers despite approaching NHL trade deadline
Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes may have gotten their Garden farewell after all — injury risk be damned. The two Rangers remained in the lineup Thursday night against the Wild...
Grieving husband to driver accused of killing wife: 'i f--king hate u'
The grieving Rockland County father whose wife and six kids were intentionally run over by a raging motorist — killing the woman, all because he was asked not to smoke...
Wanda Sykes on Cardi B and politics: 'What the hell is going on?'
Three years after her last televised stand-up special, Wanda Sykes is ready to let loose. “This one is a little more annoyed Wanda. I’m back in my sweet spot,” the...
Diane Warren is just fine being the Susan Lucci of Oscar losers
Glenn Close is tipped to end her Oscar losing streak on Sunday with her seventh nomination: Best Actress for “The Wife.” But there’s another woman nominated this year who has...
'A Star Is Born' ’77 Best Song winner talks Lady Gaga's Oscar chances
If, as expected, “Shallow” wins the Oscar for Best Original Song on Sunday, it won’t be the first “A Star Is Born” tune to cop the prize: “Evergreen,” the No. 1...
The obscene selfishness of Jussie Smollett
Is “mastermind” really the right word for a guy who stages his own hate crime and pays off the guys he hired for the scam with a personal check? And...
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim tried to help man he fatally struck
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim tried to give first aid to the man he fatally struck with his car on a Syracuse interstate Wednesday night, police officials said at a...
The list of bogus 'hate crimes' in Trump era is long
In the wake of the arrest of actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with staging his own racist and homophobic attack, here are just some of the other crimes that...
Hoda Muthana's dubious plea for mercy
Hoda Muthana’s lawyer insists the former ISIS propagandist is repentant and “wants to face the consequences” of her actions — as a public service, to “protect others from repeating those...
How Ray Romano balances 'comedic genius' with dramatic chops
How does an inherently funny guy get into a dramatic mindset? “Normally I have to prepare and, like, put on headphones and listen to sad music and think of bad...
Boston Globe columnist Cafardo dies at Red Sox spring training
For the people who cover baseball, especially those who cover the Yankees and the Red Sox, there is always a familiarity. They meet often during the regular season, sometimes in...
Moschino show shines with game-show theme and Ferrari
Jeremy Scott's fall 2019 Moschino collection was all fun and prize-winning games. The designer staged a playful presentation, which opened with Kaia Gerber strutting down the runway to "The Price...
Scott Stringer's problems with math
If you have money in a city pension fund, you might want to start worrying — because the guy who’s supposed to be watching them (and the rest of city...
Oscars 2019: 'Green Book' is the one to beat for Best Picture
Final ballots for the 91st Academy Awards were turned in Tuesday after two months of controversies, upsets and aggressive campaigning. And while it’s safe to say that “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman”...
NBA mulling over proposal to lower draft age to 18
The one-and-done rule could be coming to an end. At least there is finally an actual proposal for its conclusion. The NBA has filed one to the league’s Players Association...
World's largest bee found on Indonesian island after fears of extinction
Un-bee-lievable! The world’s largest bee – feared to have been extinct – has been found on a remote Indonesian island for the first time in nearly four decades, researchers said...
NYC Ballet wants out of X-rated lawsuit
The New York City Ballet wants to swan-dive out of a lawsuit filed by a former dancer who claims her ex-boyfriend recorded and snapped photos of their sexual encounters to...
Zion Williamson officially diagnosed with Grade 1 knee sprain
Hold off on the hysteria. The professional career of Zion Williamson, the freakish phenom from Duke, is not in jeopardy. His injury is a minor one. The 6-foot-7, 285-pound forward,...
Judge wants to visit Statue of Liberty before sentencing climber
A Manhattan judge overseeing the case against the woman convicted of climbing the Statue of Liberty last summer says he wants to get a first-hand look at her sky-high perch...
Queens Democratic Party announces replacement for former chairman Joe Crowley
An 81-year-old community activist will serve as the interim chair of the Queens Democratic Party, it was announced Thursday. June Bunch will assume the position immediately, following the resignation of...
Yankees can't get over new pitcher's 'nasty' slider
TAMPA — Adam Ottavino’s signature slider was on display Thursday, when the right-hander worked a simulated game on Field 2 at the Yankees’ spring training facility. Signed to a three-year,...
Fire devastates Bangladesh capital's historic district, killing dozens
A fire ripped through the old historic district of Dhaka, Bangalesh, killing dozens.
Nxivm leader says he's fine with Seagram heiress paying legal fees
The accused leader of the sex cult Nxivm insisted to a Brooklyn judge Thursday that he has no issue with his heiress co-defendant paying for his lawyers, too. "I have...
IRS analyst charged with leaking Michael Cohen's financial docs
Federal prosecutors in California on Thursday charged IRS analyst John Fry with leaking suspicious activity reports about Michael Cohen to Stormy Daniels' former lawyer Michael Avenatti. Avenatti published the reports...
Judge blocks Mark Peters from testifying in NYCHA lead paint suit
A judge has granted the city’s motion to block ousted Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters from testifying in a civil case involving the NYCHA lead-paint debacle. Manhattan Federal Judge...
Men secretly love wedding planning
Two thirds of married men say they’ve been dreaming about their wedding day since they were a kid, according to a new survey.
De Blasio will continue 2020 flirtation with another Iowa trip
Mayor Bill de Blasio will bundle up and head to Iowa this weekend in his long-shot quest for the White House, The Post has learned. The mayor will arrive in...
Cooking a roast meal causes air pollution worse than New York City: study
Sure, that roast chicken may look delicious, but it could be harming your lungs. A new study from the University of Colorado found that cooking a roast dinner can foster...
Man named Bowser named new head of Nintendo of America
This is not a joke. Following the announcement that the much-loved Reggie Fils-Aime will retire as Nintendo of America's president, the company named Doug Bowser as his replacement. Seriously.
Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's deal with feds was illegal: judge
Federal prosecutors -- including US Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta -- broke the law by agreeing to grant serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein a plea deal and not notify his victims, a...
Nigerian prince gets no-jail sentence for running jobs scam
A Nigerian prince got a slap on the wrist Thursday for running a bogus employment agency scam that ripped off more than 250 job seekers. Osmond Eweka, 31, a member...
Pilot draws two penises in the sky because he was 'bored'
This Aussie pilot found his job to be so dull that he ended up drawing two penises in the sky. On Tuesday, an unidentified captain in Perth, Australia, spelled out...
Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine line, prediction: Waves will cover as 28-point underdogs
On paper, Gonzaga playing Pepperdine at home is a mismatch and likely will be cause for a double-digit loss for the Waves, but there is money to be made a...
NBA star: Zion Williamson's college stint is 'bulls--t'
DeMarcus Cousins has been Zion Williamson, has been an NCAA star with a bright future and without a paycheck. And he doesn’t want Williamson to follow his own path —...
Inside the Vatican battle over abuser priests and other commentary
Political scribe: Rosenstein Needs To Seriously Explain Millions of Americans have come to see Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller, as “a kind of national...
Stringer rips de Blasio's 2020 dream, says focus should be on city
Add Comptroller Scott Stringer to the growing list of pols who say Mayor Bill de Blasio should do the job he was elected to do -- rather than gallivanting around...
Brodie Van Wagenen will walk Mets' awkward clubhouse line confidently
PORT ST. LUCIE — As part of his vision to make the Mets perennial contenders, Brodie Van Wagenen will bank on the better angels of our nature. Me, I just...
FDA crackdown: Most sunscreens 'bamboozle' consumers
Sunscreen is getting a major glow-up. The FDA is cracking down on the vast majority of sunscreens on shelves now, many of which contain chemicals that may not be safe...
Wood from subway tracks crashes through car windshield
Wood from the elevated 7-train tracks crashed into the windshield of a car in Queens just after noon on Thursday afternoon, terrifying residents who were standing below. Several videos and...
Florida mayor opens fire at cops as they raid his home: sheriff
The mayor of a Florida town opened fire at a SWAT team who raided his waterfront home and arrested him, officials said. Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad fired two shots...
Dog owner fights off coyote with coffee cup: 'I smashed him'
Don't underestimate the power of java. A Florida man on a walk with his dog says he fought off an aggressive coyote by wielding a coffee cup at the beast....
Prada's fall collection brings twisted Halloween vibe to Milan
Prada's fall show was spook-tacular! Designer Miuccia Prada sent out a lineup of scarily stylish outfits for Milan Fashion Week, some of which wouldn't be out of place in a...
People are calling out Givenchy's new makeup line
High fashion french label Givenchy isn't getting high praise for its new makeup line. Instead, it is getting a boycott.
Judge slaps Roger Stone with gag order after crosshairs photo
A federal judge on Thursday slapped a sweeping gag order on Roger Stone after he posted a photo of her on Instagram with crosshairs next to her head. “What concerns...
Putin says Russia isn't afraid of another missile crisis with US
President Vladimir Putin said Russia wouldn't back away from a second Cuban Missile Crisis if tensions between the two countries escalate, and suggested Moscow would have the upper hand in...
GOP candidate calls for new election in North Carolina House race
The North Carolina State Board of Elections on Thursday ordered a do-over in the state’s 9th Congressional District after officials concluded the Nov. 6 contest was marred by widespread absentee...
LeBron takes Anthony Davis flirtation to HBO show
The Lakers can’t start actively recruiting Anthony Davis yet, but LeBron James isn't slowing down his personal pursuit. First, he selected Davis to play for his side in the All-Star...
Marriage is still the main way for women to get rich: study
A new survey found that most women enter the elusive 1 percent through marrying a rich spouse. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte took a look at...
Here's why rooting for a winning team improves your mental health
Your team’s big win over the weekend is making you cocky, a new study says. Sports fans get a big boost of confidence when their team wins — a feeling...
Consumer Reports yanks its Tesla Model 3 recommendation
Consumer Reports on Thursday pulled a recommendation for Tesla Inc’s Model 3, citing reliability problems, and the influential U.S. magazine turned up the pressure on other automakers to include crash-avoiding...
Woman wants to make handbag out of her own skin
The 55-year-old said she will likely have to have her lower left leg amputated due to disease. But instead of saying goodbye to her limb forever, she wants it turned...
The rotation options who could help solve Yankees' biggest issue
TAMPA — This is a time of year when all the best-shape-of-my-life hokum and general optimism of spring can create illusion. But as a collective, the Yankees appear early in...
US genetics company will no longer sell tech to China
BEIJING — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. says it will no longer sell or service genetic sequencers in China’s mostly Muslim region of Xinjiang following criticism that they were used for...
Celeb shutterbug's embattled Soho penthouse lists for $15M
A triplex penthouse in Soho that once belonged to celebrity photographer Ken Nahoum and sparked a war with neighbors is hitting the market for $15 million. It's now "drama free,"...
What on Earth is going on at Yellowstone National Park?
Something odd is going on in Yellowstone National Park. Geysers that would once erupt every half-century are now spouting steam every week. And scientists don't know why.
Fourth-grader died one day after strep throat and flu diagnosis
A fourth-grader in Ohio died one day after she was diagnosed with strep throat and influenza, according to district officials and her heartbroken mother. Sable Paige Gibson passed away late...
NHL fan elbows woman he's with, gifts caught puck to other woman
Hopefully this guy has a comfortable couch or isn’t looking for another date. A man caught a flying puck at Wednesday night’s Avalanche-Jets game -- and in doing so, he...
Martha Stewart's daughter is selling her palatial pad for $53M
The daughter of America’s domestic queen Martha Stewart, Alexis, is listing her sprawling Manhattan apartment for $53 million. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Alexis, 53,...
Travel mug lodged under brake pedal might have caused deadly bus crash
A travel coffee mug lodged between the brake and accelerator pedals of a charter bus likely caused a horrific 2017 Queens crash that left three people dead, officials said Thursday....
Sully meets Sully, George H.W. Bush’s service dog
Sully, this is Sully. Sully the service dog met Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot known for the "Miracle on the Hudson," on NBC's "Today" show on Thursday. "Good boy. What...
Prosecutors haven't proved 'hit list' Coast Guardsman is a terrorist: judge
GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Thursday said prosecutors have two weeks to bring domestic terror charges against “hit list” Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson. Hasson was arrested Feb....
Dancer's hand ripped clean off in freak accident
Kristie Sita was relaxing with friends on the water when a rope attached to an inflatable wrapped around her wrist and severed her hand when she suddenly jerked backward.
Kamala Harris ducks questions before meeting with Al Sharpton
Sen. Kamala Harris wants to be president, but she doesn't want to answer questions — not about Jussie Smollett, not about her father's harsh remarks about her, not about anything....
Giants lose coach after Bengals' poaching
Pat Shurmur will need to find a new defensive backs coach. His now former one, valued assistant coach Lou Anarumo, is leaving to be the Bengals’ defensive coordinator. “I’ve always...
Tot's dad comes to rescue after stroller falls onto subway tracks
Someone get this guy a cape. A dad jumped onto the subway tracks to save his baby girl in Manhattan on Thursday after her stroller suddenly rolled away from him...
How a woman's memory was erased by a rare brain infection
Imagine waking up and not knowing who you are, what you do or how to do something as basic as feed yourself. Well, that was the nightmare one successful computer...
Lesbians more likely to be overweight than straight women: study
A new study reveals that sexual orientation may be an indicator of weight and health. In a report published in the Journal of Public Health, researchers at University College London...
Woman sues Aldi over 'exploding' turkey burger
A Pennsylvania woman claims that when she placed the burger on the heated oil, it exploded and caused burns and permanent scarring to both of her hands and forearms.
The sad reality of why Jussie Smollett will likely walk free
The twisted case of Jussie Smollett is depressing, infuriating — and should end with the maximum prison sentence. But I predict he’ll skate. The reprehensible alleged actions of the gay,...
College student sold drugs on app called 'Banana Plug': feds
Looking for some coke or meth? Federal prosecutors say there’s an app for that. A bold and brash student at the University of California Santa Cruz developed an app called...
Teen who addressed UN leads students on 7th climate march
BRUSSELS — Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg led a march of thousands of Belgian students who skipped classes for the seventh Thursday in a row to march through Brussels and draw...
Eating blueberries can significantly reduce risk of heart disease
Researchers found that consuming a large punnet of blueberries a day could be just as effective as blood pressure pills prescribed from the doctor — and high blood pressure is...
Disturbing video shows cop pulling gun on black driver
Delaware State Police are probing a cellphone video that shows one of their troopers pulling a gun on a motorist after he refused to get out of his car. The...
Falling picture frame kills 4-year-old boy: cops
A 4-year-old Philadelphia boy was killed by a shard of glass when a picture frame fell at his home, authorities said. The boy, whom police identified as Adrian Ortega, was...
Zion Williamson isn't smoking gun that buries broken college hoops
OK. Let’s start with this at the top: The NBA rule forbidding players from joining the league out of high school is abhorrent. There is no good reason a player...
The QB Joe Flacco is replacing is not happy at all
Case Keenum’s job security lasted one year, and he isn’t happy about it. The Broncos quarterback was “shocked" and “definitely disappointed” when he heard the news of the trade for...
Earth hurtling towards 'global warming Armageddon': study
Scientists say our planet is just 140 years away from a climate change event similar to one that triggered mass extinctions, according to sobering new research.
City setting three-strike policy against parking placard abusers
Mayor de Blasio on Thursday announced his second “crackdown” in two years on parking placard abuses -- but the new regulations won’t make a dent in the 125,000 permits carpeting...
NASA captures incredible 'dragon' aurora over Iceland
NASA released a spectacular image of a huge "dragon" aurora charging quietly across the night sky over Iceland. The natural phenomenon is caused by particles emanating from the sun that...
How the MS-13 subway shooting suspect slipped under ICE's radar
The MS-13 gangbanger who allegedly killed a rival on a crowded Queens elevated subway platform slipped under ICE’s radar and was free to kill — thanks to a judge’s lenient...
Remaining dolphins at Arizona marine park transferred to sanctuary
The four remaining dolphins at Dolphinaris Arizona were transported late Tuesday night to a sanctuary at the US Virgin Islands, according to Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas. Dolphinaris...
Grieving mom shares haunting photo of son as warning
A mother is warning over the dangers of drugs by releasing an image of her identifying her son's body following a fatal overdose.
Sansa Stark might fight in final 'Game of Thrones' season
Sansa Stark fights with her wits, not her fists — but that might change in the final season of “Game of Thrones." Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa, recently told EW...
Steelers, ex-Steelers are choosing Antonio Brown-Roethlisberger sides
Sides are being chosen, and the results are not a surprise. Those who remain in Pittsburgh are voicing support for Ben Roethlisberger, while those who no longer are Steelers have...
Two more suspects arrested in MS-13 subway shooting
Another two suspects were arrested Thursday in an MS-13 gangbanger’s fatal shooting of a rival on a Queens subway platform, police sources said. Tito Martinez-Alvarenga, 19, and Victor Lopez, 20...
Rangers call up prospect in huge Zuccarello, Kevin Hayes hint
David Quinn may have, in fact, been "told differently." A few hours after the coach said he planned to play trade chips Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Hayes and Adam McQuaid on...
Smoker writes own obit: 'Quit now — your life depends on it'
A longtime chain-smoker used his obituary to teach addicts like himself a hard-earned lesson. “The pain and suffering I caused my family was not worth the perceived ‘satisfaction’ that really...
Brett Gardner is done with Yankees being failures
TAMPA — When Luis Severino throws the first pitch on March 28 against the Orioles in The Bronx, it will start the 10th anniversary season of the Yankees’ last World...
Nurse last seen alone at casino on Valentine's Day found dead
A married California nurse last seen alone at a casino on Valentine's Day was found dead, officials said. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said Brooke Ann Harris was discovered...
Narcan used to revive driver who crashed school bus full of kids
A New Jersey school bus driver allegedly overdosed and slammed into a tree while driving a group of young students — and had to be revived with Narcan, authorities said....
Worker at California’s John Wayne Airport dies as jet bridge tire explodes
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A worker at Southern California’s John Wayne Airport was killed when a tire on a jet bridge used to connect terminals to aircraft doors exploded during...
Cop narrowly avoids point-blank shot
Shocking bodycam footage shows the moment that Javier Hernandez Morales fired upon Deputy Riley Jarecki while she was questioning him in Napa County, California. Jaracki had approached him after she...
Japanese spacecraft preparing to blast asteroid with a gun
It’s a shot in the dark. A group of Japanese scientists plans to mine an asteroid for mineral samples — by blasting it with a gun. The Japan Aerospace Exploration...
Attorney general launches probe into 'day care fight club'
The attorney general of Missouri will investigate a “day care fight club” in St. Louis where pint-size pugilists were caught on camera punching each other in a basement classroom, officials...
Scientists finally figure out why zebras have stripes
It's the age-old question that finally has an answer. And it turns out their stripes play an important role in keeping keep the animal, native to Africa, healthy.
Hoda Muthana's lawyer: Few people 'resent ISIS' as much as she
A lawyer for Hoda Muthana — the American-born “ISIS bride” pleading to be let back into the US — claimed Thursday that there are “very few” people in the US...
Trump needles Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging hate attack
President Trump questioned "what about MAGA" and the people "Empire" star Jussie Smollett insulted with his alleged false report that he was beaten by two black men who told him...
Cops hunt suspect wearing KKK hood outside home
An Arizona homeowner's doorbell camera recorded a person wearing a KKK hood emblazoned with a swastika — and now cops are probing the encounter as a hate crime The hooded...
Doctors have been prescribing fentanyl to the wrong patients: study
Prescription fentanyl, a highly potent and immediate-release drug meant for people with advanced cancer who have been on an opioid treatment, has been inappropriately prescribed to people who did not...
Christian tax preparer refuses business from same-sex couple
Married same-sex couple Bailey and Samantha Brazzel went to a local tax service business in Indiana for help with their taxes — but the owner turned them away, citing former...
Kevin Burkhardt adds one more job in steady broadcasting rise
Fox’s Kevin Burkhardt will be part of the Tampa Bay Rays' TV broadcast team this season, The Post has learned. Burkhardt, Fox’s lead MLB host, will call approximately 20 Rays...
Lenny Dykstra leaving New Jersey with a bang
Lenny Dykstra is ready to put New Jersey in his rearview mirror. That’s what the former MLB great told NJ Advance Media during an exclusive tour Wednesday of his Linden...
Chris Cuomo worried for family's safety after targeted attack busted
CNN's Chris Cuomo said he fears for his family's safety after his name was found on a list of Democratic politicians and journalists targeted by a US Coast Guard officer...
Breakdancing could become an Olympic sport
Organizers of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris announced Thursday that they'd like breakdancing to become an Olympic sport in 2024. The street dance, which began in the South Bronx...
'Bull Pinball' is a game for people with a death wish
Multiple injuries were reported at an event in Owensboro, Kentucky, where a bull charged through a ring full of players. This was part of a game known as "Bull Pinball,"...
Park ranger furloughed during shutdown wins massive lottery jackpot
A New Jersey family, including an out-of-work boilermaker and a federal park ranger who was furloughed during the recent government shutdown just became multi-millionaires, scoring a $29.5 million lottery jackpot...
Kyrie Irving goes off over intrigue about viral Kevin Durant video
Kyrie Irving, an NBA superstar who committed to re-sign with the Celtics then hedged on that vow months before free agency, does not seem to understand the intrigue and tea-leaf...
Michael Cohen to testify before House Oversight panel next week
Michael Cohen, the former lawyer and fixer for President Trump, will testify publicly to a House committee next Wednesday, the same day of the president's highly anticipated meeting in Vietnam...
Chris Hemsworth set to play Hulk Hogan in Netflix biopic
In a strange bit of casting news, Chris Hemsworth will be playing wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan in a biopic coming to Netflix. This is surprising because — with “Thor” having...
Google didn't tell users its Nest security system has a mic
Here’s one way to let users know that the gadget you sold them includes a microphone that you forgot to tell them about: You can announce an over-the-air software update...
New York official says Amazon deal was botched from the start
The city’s top economic development official admitted Thursday that the Amazon deal was botched from the get-go. “The rollout didn’t go as smoothly as it could have. I think we...
Ocasio-Cortez slams 'wack' Times Square billboard criticizing her
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted the "wack billboard" in Times Square that was paid for by a conservative group to criticize her part in Amazon's decision to ditch a plan to...
Ex-prosecutor poised to become fed's NYCHA watchdog
A former Manhattan prosecutor is poised to become the new federal watchdog overseeing the city's embattled Housing Authority, officials told The Post. The feds are in final discussions with Bart...
Dog cries watching the saddest scene from 'The Lion King'
Josh Myers, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was watching "The Lion King" when he noticed his dog, Luna, whimpering during a sad scene in the movie. The 4-month-old dog apparently understood what...
'Poisonous' mushrooms at Michelin-starred restaurant may have killed customer
A woman celebrating her husband's birthday at a ritzy Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain died after eating mushrooms that can be poisonous if not cooked properly. Maria Jesus Fernandez Calvo, 46,...
Nike wasn't only sneaker giant with Zion Williamson regrets
Think before you tweet. After Zion Williamson limped off the court with a potential knee injury, the sneaker company Puma decided to pounce on the situation as the Duke star's...
Ocasio-Cortez blasts media for reporting on her new luxury high-rise
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez scolded media outlets for reporting that she lives in a luxury high-rise building in Washington, DC, around the time she and other high-profile Democrats appeared on a...
Advocates want critics to stop fat-shaming Trump
An obesity advocacy group wants people to stop fat-shaming President Trump on social media. “The disease of obesity knows no political boundaries. It is very much a bipartisan issue currently...
Feds subpoena Johnson & Johnson over baby powder asbestos claims
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has received subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to litigation involving alleged asbestos contamination in its...
Nike shares drop after Duke basketball star's sneaker rips apart
Shares of Nike fell nearly 2 percent on Thursday, a day after a sneaker worn by emerging basketball star Zion Williamson split in half 33 seconds into a hotly anticipated...
Jacob deGrom's agent arrives at Mets camp for several possible reasons
PORT ST. LUCIE — Could the Mets be preparing to talk turkey with Jacob deGrom? The pitcher’s lead agent, Jeff Berry, was in town Thursday, according to sources, and planning...
Fendi pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld at Milan Fashion Week
Fendi paid poignant tribute to its longtime creative director Karl Lagerfeld at the show Thursday in Milan, just two days after his death at age 85 from pancreatic cancer. It...
Young mom used hunting rifle to kill 3 daughters, herself: sheriff
A mother in Michigan struggling with paranoia and hallucinations killed her three daughters with a hunting rifle before turning the gun on herself, authorities said. Aubrianne Moore, 28, shot her...
Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim hits, kills man with his car
Syracuse coaching legend Jim Boeheim struck and killed a 51-year-old man with his car on Wednesday just before midnight, police said. Jorge Jimenez got out of his car after an...
How an SEC hoops game got decided by a stuffed animal
ATHENS, Ga. — A small stuffed bulldog toy tossed onto the court with the game tied and 0.5 seconds remaining was just the break Quinndary Weatherspoon and Mississippi State needed....
Driver charged with murder for purposely mowing down mom, kids
A man was charged with murder after twice plowing his car over a family of eight -- killing the mother – outside a 7-Eleven in Rockland County because the father...
Lindsey Vonn was briefly 'freaked out' by P.K. Subban's homecoming surprise
Vonn and Subban were first linked last spring.
Pope Francis promises action against sex abuse priests
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis promised that concrete actions against child sexual abuse by priests would result from a conference he opened on Thursday, countering skepticism from some survivors who...
Emory University to review racist photos from school yearbooks
ATLANTA — Emory University in Atlanta says it's forming a commission to review racist photos that appear in past yearbooks. News outlets report the school announced the commission Wednesday after...
The Cosmic Barber does way more than cut hair
This barber cut hair — and cut out bad vibes. Before his untimely death in October 2018, Baba Sen, a.k.a. the Cosmic Barber, attracted people from all over the world...
Louisiana woman charged in shooting of her pet llama
OPELOUSAS, La. — A Louisiana woman is accused of shooting her pet llama, Earl, who she says attacked her. News outlets report 67-year-old Madeline Bourgeois told St. Landry Parish sheriff's...
2 killed in Munich shooting, police say no danger to public
BERLIN — German media report that two men have died after a shooting in Munich. Police in the Bavarian capital said Thursday the situation is "under control" and there is...
Miguel Andujar responds to Yankees passing on Manny Machado
TAMPA — At this time last February, Brandon Drury had recently been acquired from the Diamondbacks to play third base and make a minor league third baseman out of Miguel...
Mets' new coach working on Jeff McNeil's outfielder conversion
PORT ST. LUCIE — Luis Rojas figures he’s got a built-in advantage as the Mets’ new quality control coach. After spending the past eight seasons managing within the organization’s minor...
Mets get a visit from a snake during workout
PORT ST. LUCIE — A snake — believed to be non-poisonous — caused a brief commotion during a Mets workout on a back field on Wednesday. The snake, which had...
German police raid 16 homes of suspected Islamic extremists
BERLIN — German police are searching 16 homes of alleged Islamic extremists in central and western Germany. Frankfurt prosecutor Nadja Niesen said Thursday that authorities were acting on the suspicion...
Andrew Miller: Machado deal doesn't mean everything's OK
JUPITER, Fla. — Just because Manny Machado signed that monster 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres on Tuesday, don’t think all is well with MLB players and management. “Obviously,...
Raiders could be playing in Oakland for two more years
The Oakland Raiders could wind up staying in the city for two more seasons, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday. The Raiders announced plans to move into a new stadium...
'All are welcome': Florida church hosts dog-friendly service
PLANTATION, Fla. — All dogs may go to heaven, but not all dogs go to church. Saint Benedict's Episcopal Church in Plantation, Florida, has welcomed dogs to its Saturday service...
Zion Williamson's injury, sneaker explosion blew up Twitter
There was plenty of reaction on Twitter to the "mild knee sprain" Zion Williamson suffered in No. 1 Duke's 88-72 loss to No. 8 North Carolina Wednesday night at Cameron...
Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Hayes should have played last game as Rangers
The contract talks, not surprisingly, have gone nowhere. Hence, Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes will be going somewhere by Monday. Until they do, they have played their last games. Or...
Japanese spacecraft to attempt landing on distant asteroid
TOKYO — A Japanese spacecraft is approaching the surface of an asteroid about 280 million kilometers (170 million miles) from Earth. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said Thursday that Hayabusa2...
Jared Dudley's Nets return gives Kenny Atkinson a nice problem
The Nets’ game of musical chairs with their power forwards just got another contestant. Jared Dudley returned to practice Wednesday and is expected to return to the court Thursday against...
Islanders come up short in battle of first-place teams
CALGARY, Alberta — The Islanders tied it up in the third period, but Austin Czarnik and Johnny Gaudreau goals 29 seconds apart in the third period to lead the Flames...
Avalanche in Indian Himalayas kills 1, leaves 5 missing
NEW DELHI — Indian rescuers have found the body of a soldier and are searching for five others after an avalanche struck a Himalayan post in northern India. Police officer...
Statue of Liberty climber arrested again for Texas stunt
The woman who scaled the Statue of Liberty on the Fourth of July last year in protest of US immigration policies was arrested on Wednesday after climbing a building in...
Mentally ill man wounds eleven in yet another China knife attack
BEIJING — Police in southern China say 11 people including students were wounded in a knife attack blamed on a mentally ill man. The Ji'an city police wrote on the...
Kanter now an unlikely Knicks booster to potential free agents
Enes Kanter’s rocky ending with the Knicks didn’t sour him on the organization or the city. In fact, the veteran forward said he would recommend the Knicks to top free...
Ignore the hot takes and listen to Zion Williamson on his potential next step
The hot takes began flying as soon as Zion Williamson left the floor. Social media began buzzing that Duke’s phenomenal freshman shouldn’t step on a college basketball floor again. And...