March 22, 2019
No Cinderella story, as North Carolina too much for gritty Iona
COLUMBUS, Ohio — You couldn’t blame the Iona fans, who grabbed their cell phones at halftime and took pictures of the scoreboard hanging from center court at Nationwide Arena. It...
Gleyber Torres, Miguel Andujar now two key Yankees' linchpins
TAMPA — Gary Sanchez and Luke Voit were sent back across the state, as planned, following a game Wednesday in West Palm Beach, the first of two for the Yankees...
Washington stymies Utah State star to advance in NCAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When you shoot nearly 60 percent from 3-point range in an NCAA Tournament, there’s a good chance you’re going to win. Washington did that Friday night, using...
Inside the 'Florida man' craze that's taking over the internet
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new challenge making waves on social media pokes fun at Florida’s reputation for producing strange news stories involving guns, drugs, booze and reptiles — or some...
Pompeo: Trump may have been sent by God to save Jews
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during an interview that President Trump may have been sent by God to help save Jewish people from Iran. Pompeo told the Christian Broadcasting...
Frank Ntilikina returns, but Knicks thrashed by Nuggets
Frank Ntilikina warned his return would not be perfect. And he was right — from a scoring standpoint. Ntilikina contributed energetic defense and some playmaking, but it was hardly enough...
White cop cleared in fatal shooting of black teen outside Pittsburgh
A jury has acquitted a white former police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager outside Pittsburgh. Former East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld was charged with homicide for...
SPLC president stepping down amid misconduct allegations
The president of the Southern Poverty Law Center announced on Friday that he’ll be stepping down, just a week after the co-founder of the civil rights group was ousted for...
Troubled Daily News flubs Ichiro headline and caption
The Daily News went down swinging on Thursday when its latest headline blooper concerned baseball superstar Ichiro Suzuki, who played his final two games for the Seattle Mariners in his...
Zion Williamson puts on a show in March Madness debut
COLUMBIA, S.C. — You almost felt sorry for North Dakota State. The Bison knew who and what was waiting for them at Colonial Life Arena. But it’s different when you...
HUD's Lynne Patton calls public housing in Staten Island 'inhumane'
Federal housing bigwig Lynne Patton hit Staten Island on Friday to continue her five-borough tour of the city’s decrepit public housing stock — and her war of words with Mayor...
FEMA exposed personal info of 2.3 million hurricane survivors
FEMA exposed more than 2 million survivors of recent national disasters to identity theft and fraud by sharing their personal information with an outside company, a federal report revealed Friday....
Priest stabbed by attacker who rushed to altar during televised mass
A Catholic priest was stabbed several times while leading mass on Friday morning in Montreal. Rev. Claude Grou, the rector at St. Joseph's Oratory, had just finished a reading around...
Craig Carton invokes 'severe gambling addiction' in bid for lenient sentence
Craig Carton’s “severe gambling addiction” should be taken into account when a federal judge considers a punishment for his fraud conviction, attorneys for the former sports radio personality argued on...
'Not afraid' NCAA Tournament star saves Tennessee from disaster
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The madness of March is all about the upsets — lower-seeded teams who presumably have no chance of winning, defying the odds to achieve an unthinkable victory....
March Madness vasectomy season is upon us — just ask Buffalo Wild Wings
It's the old Snip-and-Swish. The NCAA Tournament is once again prime time for men to get vasectomies, with a chance to recover while watching March Madness games on TV. The...
The spring training Greg Bird needed ends with hiccup, not crusher
TAMPA — When Greg Bird’s name was included in the second group of Friday’s batting practice on Field 2, it was an indication that his right elbow was healthy enough...
UCF vs VCU prediction, line: Tacko Fall's Knights should rack up the points
UCF is the lower-seeded NCAA Tournament team in this No. 8-No. 9 first-round matchup, but the murkiness seems to surround the team that is currently the underdog on the betting...
Yankees' outfield plan clears up with Aaron Hicks concern, Clint Frazier reality
TAMPA — Aaron Hicks has stated he wants to be ready to come off the injured list when eligible on April 3, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that...
The Electoral College may be ‘medieval’ — but it’s a bulwark of our democracy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has reignited the debate over the Electoral College — she wants to get rid of it, naturally. I say “reignited” because this is a very old argument....
Giuliani says Trump wants an advance look at Mueller report
Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal lawyer, said on Friday that the president’s legal team wants an advance look at Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report before it is made public. Giuliani,...
Mueller wraps up — but don't expect the hysteria to end
Special Counsel Bob Mueller has handed in his report, marking the effective end of the three-year Trump-Russia investigation. Hallelujah! This means that Mueller firmly expects to file no more criminal...
The City Council's charter-reform power grab
At the end of January, with no fanfare, New York’s City Council released recommended changes to the city charter. The council wants to use the Charter Revision Commission to strip...
Mets now can stash useful veterans after they go unclaimed
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets are free to assign three veteran players as they please after all went unclaimed Friday by other teams. Devin Mesoraco, Adeiny Hechavarria and Rajai...
Trump's fight for campus justice is only beginning
American colleges used to pride themselves on their commitment to free speech and free inquiry. That’s the only way learning takes place, we thought, and you’d have to go back...
Dems' AIPAC boycott is another sign of their turn to extremism
It was long a can’t-miss stop for presidential candidates: The annual convention of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the main pro-Israeli lobby, was a prime opportunity to take an...
With ThriveNYC, Chirlane McCray clearly flunked management test
If ThriveNYC was meant to showcase Chirlane McCray’s managerial skills in advance of a future run for office, then New York’s first lady had better find something else to pad...
Natalie Morales shows off her bartending skills on 'Abby's'
Abby's | Thursday, 9:30 p.m., NBC The bar in the NBC sitcom “Abby’s” differs a bit from the one in the network’s 1982-93 hit “Cheers.” The setting is an illegal...
Schiff cautions Mueller report may not lead to Trump's impeachment
Rep. Adam Schiff — the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee — said Friday that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report may not lead to the impeachment of President Trump....
Inside Ja Morant's and Murray State's lives as overnight superstars
HARTFORD — The phone sat above Ja Morant on Thursday night, tucked inside a shelf in his locker as he tried to describe what it was like posting a 17-point,...
Judge cites Second Amendment in striking down NY Taser ban
An upstate federal judge has shot down the state’s outright ban on civilians using Tasers, saying residents have the right to bear “electric arms” under the Second Amendment. Judge David...
Kraft's lawyer 'surprised' after request to keep spa tapes private is denied
Robert Kraft’s powerful legal team is “surprised and disappointed” that prosecutors have denied their request to stop the “sexual and graphic” videos from inside the Asian spa going public. Kraft’s...
NBC's 'Abby's' isn't 'Cheers' — but it's not bad either
It’s no “Cheers,” but “Abby’s,” NBC’s new bar comedy starring Natalie Morales, is not the worst place to spend a Thursday night. Like the Ted Danson comedy, various aimless denizens...
Mother, daughter flying high as Delta pilots
This mother-daughter bond is on a different plane! Passengers on a Delta flight from Los Angeles International Airport last weekend were stunned to learn they were in the hands of...
'CBS This Morning' poised to hire new producer amid belt-tightening
Gayle King may be CBS’ last big splurge as it scrambles to revamp its struggling morning news show. “CBS This Morning” — said to be in talks to double King’s...
Mueller not recommending any more indictments in Russia probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller will not recommend any more indictments in his probe into alleged collusion between President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Russian officials, an official familiar with the...
LES residents, activists sue to block additions to Two Bridges buildings
Lower East Side residents and activists have filed two lawsuits to try to block three new buildings from being added to the massive Two Bridges housing development downtown. The new...
Now who's saying this March Madness team didn't belong?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nothing was going right for 10th-seeded Iowa early in its first-round game with seventh-seeded Cincinnati on Friday. The support from what might as well have been a...
Dems warn Barr not to give Trump sneak peek of Mueller report
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the attorney general on Friday to not give President Trump a “sneak preview” of the Mueller report before its...
Catastrophic floods in the Midwest will only get worse
Floods in the Midwest are only expected to get worse this spring. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rains and snow melt will add massive amounts of water to...
'Funny Women of a Certain Age' talk sex, menopause and Madonna
The indignities, and occasional triumphs, of getting older are front and center in the new Showtime special “Funny Women of a Certain Age" — featuring six comics performing standup at...
Vegan YouTube star accidentally exposes herself as a fraud
She went from popular vegan influencer to dead meat. A YouTube star who champions a raw and vegan lifestyle accidentally upended her own "plant-based" empire when she was caught on...
NBC reporter caught grooming his hair with spit during live shot
An NBC News reporter stationed in eastern Syria was caught on live camera Friday doing some cringe-worthy, last-minute grooming for his standup — by twice spitting into his palm and...
Clint Frazier's rough Yankees camp ends with disappointment
It was not akin to last year's spring training, but it was still not a camp to remember for Clint Frazier. The Yankees outfielder was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on...
2-year-old fighting for life after being hit by stray bullet while on slide
A 2-year-old Tennessee girl is on life support after a stray bullet struck her while she was playing on a slide, according to officials. Ariel Salaices is fighting for her...
$5M lawsuit targets authenticity of Welch’s Fruit Snacks
Welch’s Fruit Snacks have wrappers boasting blueberries, cherries and grapes — none of which are contained in the actual product, according to a $5 million Brooklyn lawsuit. Plaintiff Charles Jones...
The NCAA Tournament impossible almost happened — again
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The crowd roared for little Gardner-Webb, stood for little Gardner-Webb every time its slingshot landed right between Virginia’s glassy eyes. UMBC was happening all over again to...
PGA Tour golfer banned three months for weed
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Robert Garrigus became the first PGA Tour player suspended for a drug of abuse, saying on Twitter that he had a relapse with marijuana. The tour...
Aliens, rocket ships and a Venus fly trap selfie sculpture invade Macy's Flower Show
The Macy’s Flower Show has landed — and it’s out of this world. Launching Sunday is the department store’s 70th annual botanical bonanza. And this year, the place is all...
Driver who caused deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash gets 8 years in prison
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver of a truck that caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday. Sidhu pleaded guilty...
De Blasio says specialized high schools practice 'massive segregation'
Mayor Bill de Blasio charged Friday that the city's specialized high schools practice "massive segregation" as the controversy grows over admissions criteria to the elite institutions. “That’s why we’re doing...
Mat Barzal's flagging play comes at worst possible time for Islanders
PHILADELPHIA — Having to hear these difficult statements is the plight of the superstar. This is what Mat Barzal is going to deal with for as long as he retains...
Get inspired by Aidy Bryant’s ‘Shrill’ costumes with these looks for less
Love her green clogs and pool party outfit? You can't buy the exact ones, but these are the next best thing!
Easing Knicks fans' fears and confusion about hiking ticket prices
Even if the Knicks win May’s lottery for the chance to select Duke superstar Zion Williamson, or if they sign Kevin Durant, The Post has learned owner James Dolan is...
Why are 2020 Democrats so weird? (And other commentary)
Political scribe: Why Are 2020 Dems All So Weird? John Hickenlooper told a CNN town hall how he took his mother to see the porn film “Deep Throat.” Andrew Yang...
Robert Mueller submits full report on Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday finally submitted his report on Russian meddling in the US election and possible collusion by the Trump campaign — and he will not recommend...
Widow of cop killed in botched robbery gets $50K from police charity
The widow of a police officer who was tragically killed during a botched Queens robbery is getting by with help a little help from her friends in blue -- in...
Ex-NYPD cop who allegedly shot romantic rival in face surrenders to authorities
A former NYPD sergeant surrendered to authorities Friday for allegedly tampering with evidence after shooting a Brooklyn man in the face while off-duty, officials said. Ex-Sgt. Ritchard Blake appeared in...
Cuomo says Dems who killed Amazon deal engaged in 'corruption'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo dropped a bombshell on Democrats in the state Senate on Friday, claiming they engaged in a “form of corruption” to kill the Amazon deal. Still furious at...
Baby born with partially developed 'twin' in her abdomen
A baby girl in Colombia was born another baby growing inside of her abdomen -- a rare phenomenon classified as "fetus-in-fetu." The 'twin' had a head and developed limbs, but...
Eldery pole vaulter sets sights on more records, puts the rest of us to shame
Flo Filion Meiler is 84 years old. She is also a pole vaulter -- and a record-breaking one at that. And she has no plans to put her pole down...
The best pictures of the week – March 22, 2019
The best photos from around the world on March 22, 2019.
Here is our first NCAA Tournament Cinderella
SAN JOSE, Calif. — UC Irvine got back-to-back 3-pointers from Evan Leonard to spark the deciding run in a 70-64 upset over Kansas State that marked the Anteaters' first NCAA...
Trae Young sees how much Oklahoma doesn't need him in NCAA Tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. — This was Oklahoma’s chance to show the college basketball world that there is indeed Life After Trae Young. The Sooners went as Young went a year ago,...
There's a new Awkwafina in town and it's gorgeous
The 17th annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden has a Singapore theme — and a celebrity twist. Making its colorful debut is a new hybrid orchid, Vanda...
Faux heiress upgrades clothes after wardrobe snafu
Faux heiress Anna Sorokin traded in her commoner clothes Friday for a more stylish ensemble. Sorokin, 28, wore a ruffled white blouse, pleated slacks and ballet flats for the third...
Dad praises hero son, Chihuahua for repelling home-invader rapist
An 11-year-old boy and his long-haired Chihuahua are a heroic, crime-fighting duo that helped save his mom from a would-be rapist. Dennis Morfe told The Post his pooch Lian was...
Rikers inmate population expected to surge before closing
The number of inmates at Rikers Island is expected to surge before the problem-plagued lockup can be closed by 2027, officials said Friday. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s final plan to...
Turn your boring root vegetables into surprising snacks
NYC is finally thawing — but we’ve still got a few weeks to go before local farmers markets catch up and have more to offer than cold-weather root vegetables. Happily,...
No. 1 Virginia in trouble again in NCAA Tournament stunner
A year after becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Virginia might be on the verge of repeating history. The Cavaliers,...
Twins married to another set of twins plan to synchronize pregnancies
A set of identical twin sisters who married identical twin brothers now plan to move in together and even have synchronized pregnancies. When Josh and Jeremy Salyers, 35, met Brittany...
Robert Durst's 'crime family' helped cover up first wife's murder: lawsuit
Robert Durst killed his first wife — and then his wealthy father and other members of his “crime family” helped cover it up, according to a scathing new Manhattan lawsuit....
MoviePass chief blames fraud for last year's unlimited plan fail
Cash-strapped MoviePass is back to offering a $9.95-a-month unlimited plan — but this time it promises it won’t crash and burn. In an interview with The Post, Ted Farnsworth, CEO...
Furious top prospect going to war with Reds over demotion
Pete Alonso looks like he’ll make the Mets' Opening Day roster, even though the team could gain another year of control if it kept him in the minors until mid-April....
Animal lovers rip proposed ban on feeding pigeons and squirrels
The city wants to outlaw feeding some classic New Yorkers — pigeons and squirrels — and animal lovers say it’s totally nuts. The city Parks Department already fines people $50...
Judge shoots down New York's ban on tasers
An upstate federal judge has shot down the state’s total ban on civilians using tasers, saying residents have the right to bear "electric arms'' under the Second Amendment. Judge David...
NYC subway cars are being turned into coral reefs
May I have your attention, please: These trains are delayed ... forever. Between 2001 and 2010, the MTA sent 2,500 decommissioned Redbird and Brightliner model subway cars to the bottom...
College professor confesses to students he watched child porn
A Utah college professor stopped in the middle of his macroeconomics lecture to confess to his students that he had viewed child pornography, according to a new report. The 42-year-old...
Japanese scientists say they've figured out where Ryugu asteroid is from
Japanese scientists believe they know where Ryugu, one of the darkest objects in our solar system, originated, narrowing down its possible asteroid “parents” to a pair of larger rocks.
Porn star Teanna Trump claims she had sex with Pacers player at 16
Adult film star Teanna Trump claims she had sex with an unidentified player for the Indiana Pacers when she was just 16, including encounters that were recorded. Trump, 23, made...
Texas House passes bill legalizing kids' lemonade stands
The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would legalize lemonade stands run by children. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt Krause, sought to legalize what's...
Floods show national security threat posed by climate change
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The Missouri River floodwater surging on to the air base housing the US military’s Strategic Command overwhelmed round-the-clock sandbagging by airmen and others. They...
Tribes fear drilling around sacred New Mexico site under Trump administration
ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. — Native American leaders are banding together to pressure US officials to ban oil and gas exploration around a sacred tribal site that features massive stone structures...
Northern lights may be visible in New York this weekend
The Northeast could be in for a surprise in the sky this weekend with a rare appearance of the northern lights, according to meteorologists. The stunning natural light show may...
Zion Williamson spectacle making CBS scramble for a camera
Knicks fans hoping Zion Williamson lands at Madison Square Garden next season will get a chance to see plenty of the Duke freshman during the NCAA Tournament. CBS will have...
Treasury grants further relief on IRS withholding penalties
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department announced Friday that it is expanding again the relief it grants taxpayers who had too little in income taxes withheld from their paychecks in the...
Ed Rendell warns Democrats' lurch to the left could cost them 2020
Ed Rendell, a former chair of the Democratic Party, is warning that his party’s lurch to the left could cost it the presidential election in 2020. Rendell, who served as...
Cuomo says man arrested for 'gas chamber' threat against Jewish woman
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined a press conference in upstate Kingston on Friday to announce the arrest of a man accused of locking a female co-worker in a refrigerated cooler and...
How this monkey's birth could hold the key to saving fertility of boys with cancer
WASHINGTON — Scientists are closing in on a way to help young boys undergoing cancer treatment preserve their future fertility — and the proof is the first monkey born from...
Does the 'world's most talked about burger' live up to its hype?
The most impressive product launch at CES 2019 wasn't a drone or smartphone -- it was a veggie burger. But does the Impossible 2.0 burger live up to its name?
Alabama prison shuts off water to cells, ends hunger strike
ATMORE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Corrections says a hunger strike by inmates protesting solitary confinement has ended after authorities shut off the water to their prison cells. Corrections...
Samantha Brown reveals her favorite place to go dog watching in Brooklyn
For travel broadcaster Samantha Brown, there’s no place like home. For nearly 20 years, the Park Slope resident, whose second season of “Places to Love” is airing on PBS, has...
Trump tweets that he's reversing North Korea sanctions
The Treasury Department said Thursday that the US was slapping new sanctions on two Chinese shipping companies accused of aiding North Korea — and a day later, President Trump canceled...
Florida woman livestreams suicide on Facebook
A 53-year-old Florida woman killed herself on Facebook Live -- as viewers helplessly watched the disturbing footage unfold on their screens, authorities said. Merilee Joyce Turner of Cudjoe Key was...
Man causes subway delays after refusing to leave the tracks
F train riders had to walk through three trains to get to a Queens platform during the Friday morning rush hour when a man fell on the tracks and refused...
Tri-state pros bring in big money for New Jersey charity game
If there's one thing that could bring Rangers, Islanders and Devils together, it's Mikey Nichols' charity hockey game. Nichols fractured his C5 vertebrae during a varsity hockey game in 2014,...
Road hogs! Truck carrying 3,000 pigs overturns on Illinois highway
That’s hog wild! A livestock hauler truck carrying nearly 3,000 small pigs overturned on an Illinois highway about an hour south of Chicago around 8 a.m. Friday -- killing about...
Capitals star picks his 'side': I won't visit Trump's White House
The Washington Capitals will celebrate their Stanley Cup championship from last season at the White House on Monday, but goalie Braden Holtby won't be among the attendees. Joining forward Brett...
Natasha Lyonne's 'Russian Doll' curly bangs are worth the effort
The Netflix series “Russian Doll” is a popular, thought-provoking show about a self-sabotaging 36-year-old stuck in a seemingly endless time loop. It’s also an awesome advertisement for star Natasha Lyonne’s...
Doctors oppose legalizing marijuana in New York and three other states
Groups representing doctors in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware released a rare joint statement Friday opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana in their states. “As physician leaders, we...
US flooding is expected to get 'worse and more widespread'
The stage is set for unprecedented major flooding this spring for most of the nation, US weather officials said Thursday. More than 200 million Americans are at risk for some...
Parkland massacre survivor Sydney Aiello kills herself
Sydney Aiello escaped the horrific Valentine’s Day slaughter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with her life. But just over a year later, she became gunman Nikolas Cruz’s 18th victim....
Justin Bieber blamed for destroying natural attraction in Iceland
Since the popstar chose to film a music video at the canyon in 2015, tourism to the beautiful -- but ancient and fragile -- site has boomed. And it isn't...
MillerCoors sues Bud Light over corn syrup ad claims
A beer battle that started brewing around the Super Bowl earlier this year has gone into overtime. It started with a number of high-profile ads like this one and this...
Woman had sex with teen while boyfriend was in jail to counter depression: cops
A Pennsylvania woman down in the dumps over her jailed boyfriend admitted to having sex with a 14-year-old boy to help her cope with depression, police said. Leanora Propes, of...
Teen misdiagnosed with schizophrenia found to have cat scratch disease
When the 14-year-old started experiencing hallucinations, depression and suicidal thoughts several years ago, psychiatrists diagnosed him with schizophrenia -- when all he needed was antibiotics.
The moment figure skater Mariah Bell allegedly slashed rival
Video has emerged of a US figure skater supposedly slashing her South Korean competitor’s leg with her skate blade during warm-ups at a Japanese arena — and the footage does...
Woman spills 22 quarts of ranch dressing and it's glorious
No crying over spilled ranch! One Twittizen has made light of his co-worker’s heavy spill of a whopping 5.5 gallons of ranch dressing, sharing footage of the accident and its...
'Jackasses': Lines being drawn after Tom Izzo's furious scolding of own player
Everyone is lining up, half behind a furious Tom Izzo, half behind a belittled Aaron Henry. The line in the court is being drawn after the fiery Michigan State head...
Man caught on camera after exposing, fondling self on subway
A brazen perv stared straight into his victim's camera after he fondled himself for several stops on a Queens subway Wednesday, police said. The creep first exposed himself at 5:15...
Alan Greenspan's former United Nations Plaza co-op hits the market
This retro-chic residence is so money. A two-bedroom, 1,610-square-foot co-op that once belonged to former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan hit the market Thursday for $1.48 million. We hear Greenspan,...
Two snakes devour each other in terrifying video
A man taking a hike through his property in Ballandean, Australia, came upon a horrific scene: two snakes trying to eat each other. According to him, the larger snake eventually...
Mt. Everest's melting glaciers are revealing a gruesome secret
Mount Everest has claimed the lives of almost 300 climbers since the first attempt to conquer the mountain in 1921 -- two-thirds of whom are buried in the mountain’s ice...
AOC needs to stop trying to walk in Nancy Pelosi's shoes
She's icing her feet with bags of frozen veggies because she's "yet to see the speaker wear flats.”
US officials claim ISIS no longer controls any territory in Syria
The US Defense Department announced Friday that ISIS no longer controls any territory in Syria. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan briefed President Trump about the terrorist group being eliminated from...
'Viagra' energy drink banned in Zambia after customer’s hard time
LUSAKA - Zambia banned an energy drink on Wednesday after it was shown to have been adulterated with the male sex booster Viagra, according to authorities in Ndola, the city...
UCF's Tacko Fall is a gigantic human being
It's no secret that, standing at 7-foot-6 and weighing 310 pounds, University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall is enormous. But just how enormous is the tallest player in college...
Steve King disses Hurricane Katrina victims
Iowa Rep. Steve King dissed the victims of Hurricane Katrina at a town hall meeting this week, claiming they were looking for handouts after the disaster — unlike those affected...
USC may revoke degrees from grads caught up in admissions scandal
Some graduates from the University of Southern California could see their degrees revoked in wake of the wide-reaching college cheating scam, according to a new report. In all the cases,...
Chris Sale getting his monster contract with Red Sox
Chris Sale appears to be the latest star to sign a huge contract before hitting free agency, and it would keep the left-hander in Boston for the foreseeable future, which...
Dead man found on subway in Queens
A 31-year-old man was found dead on the subway Friday morning, police said. The individual was spotted by an MTA worker at 7:17 a.m. aboard a northbound "F" train at...
Sun bears mimic facial expressions just like people
WASHINGTON -- Sun bears, the smallest of the world’s eight bear species, are generally solitary animals, content to spend most of their time alone outside mating season, foraging for fruit,...
Man with machete fought off two robbers at this gas station
While it’s said, “Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight,” bringing a machete to a knife fight worked for this brave gas station clerk. Watch the thrilling March 16 altercation...
This is how much Nancy Reagan hated Barbara Bush
First lady Nancy Reagan — who was no fan of Barbara Bush — personally removed Vice President George H.W. Bush and his wife from the guest list for the 1985...
Mom chokes to death while doing party trick for family
A mother of one choked to death while trying to see how many Jaffa Cakes she could put in her mouth for a party trick. Bethan Gaskin, 24, blacked out...
De Blasio 'concerned' about new rule against feeding squirrels, birds in city parks
He’s no friend of Staten Island Chuck — but squirrels and birds may find an ally in Mayor Bill de Blasio. Hizzoner said Friday he is “concerned” about a proposed...
Spanx trademarks a 'Comfort Crack,' Facebook isn't feeling it
Here’s a riddle that only Spanx would try to answer: What do you get when you cross granny’s stomach-sucking girdle with the cheekiness of a g-string? You get the “Suit...
Roger Stone explains why he'll be pleading the Fifth before Congress
Roger Stone was his loquacious self during a radio interview Friday in which he discussed everything from his refusal to turn over documents to the House Judiciary Committee, his growing...
Prosecutor who led case against Michael Cohen to step down
The federal prosecutor who led the investigation into President Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen is stepping down. Robert Khuzami, who has been serving as second-in-command to Geoffrey Berman, the US...
Rise in gun deaths among US children is 'sobering,' study says
It should come as little surprise that death by firearm in children is on the rise — but a new study in the American Journal of Medicine confirms this horrific...
Adam Ottavino actually faces Babe Ruth to turn rips into joke
Adam Ottavino made headlines during the offseason when he said he would dominate Babe Ruth. Now, the Yankees and their new relief pitcher are making light of his poor choice...
Russian 'birth tourism' brings boom to South Florida
MIAMI — Every year, hundreds of pregnant Russian women travel to the United States to give birth so that their child can acquire all the privileges of American citizenship. They...
Airline says its Boeing MAX fleet doesn't have cockpit warning light
Norwegian Air’s fleet of 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is not equipped with a cockpit light warning of discrepancies between angle of attack sensors, the company said on Friday.
Man charged with torching family's home, killing his own mother
A Louisiana man suspected of filling a water jug with gasoline and torching his family’s apartment last fall, killing his 78-year-old mother, has been formally indicted. Erik Beasley, 40, was...
Red Bull was actually behind the fake meteor that freaked out LA
A meteor streaking across the skies of Los Angeles is something we’ve all seen at least once in a big-budget Hollywood flick, but LA residents saw it for real last...
The Yankees' Luke Voit trade now looks even better
The Yankees are not yet sure if it landed them an everyday first baseman, but it sure does look like a steal. Flipping relievers Chasen Shreve and Giovanny Gallegos to...
Adidas teams with 'Game of Thrones' for new Ultraboost shoes
Sneakerheads who happen to also love "Game of Thrones" are gonna want to run, not walk, to this new release. Adidas is collaborating with HBO on a new sneaker collection...
Defrocked priest who molested boys is teaching kids in Dominican Republic
A defrocked New Jersey priest convicted of molesting two underage boys has been tracked down in the Dominican Republic — where he’s teaching children, according to a report on Friday....
Police unit that arrested Stormy Daniels disbanded after 'internal review'
The Ohio police unit that gained recognition for its arrest of adult film actress Stormy Daniels — and later marred by allegations that a detective forced women to have sex...
Charlottesville schools closed for a second day after violent racist threats
Schools in Charlottesville, Virginia, remained closed for a second consecutive day on Friday as police investigated a threat of racist violence against non-white students that had been posted online, officials...
Women might save the planet if you pay them, study says
When Beyoncé asked, "Who run the world?," scientists might have been listening. A new study appearing in Nature Climate Change this week reveals that having more women involved in land...
Water is now 'gold' for desperate Venezuelans
As Venezuela endures the country’s deepest ever economic crisis ever, a 1.32 gallons bottle of water costs about $2 at a Caracas supermarket, out of reach for many low-income people...
A-Rod: Mike Trout wasn't real winner of $430M deal
It wasn’t long ago that Alex Rodriguez owned the most expensive contract in baseball. And after an offseason that saw Manny Machado and Bryce Harper both sign free-agent deals worth...
Subway riders film brute kicking elderly woman in the face instead of helping
An elderly woman was repeatedly kicked in the face and body during a savage Bronx subway attack caught on video. The video, which was posted to Twitter by user @BKLYNRELL1,...
Boy, 11, helped defend mom during home invasion: cops
A tough-as-nails 11-year-old boy jumped to his mom's defense when an intruder entered their Manhattan home, police said on Friday. The 43-year-old Fort George woman was sleeping inside her Wadsworth...
Trump accuses 2020 Democratic hopefuls of being 'anti-Israel'
President Trump said on Friday that the Democratic presidential candidates who are skipping an upcoming conference sponsored by a powerful pro-Israel lobbying group were “anti-Jewish.” “The Democrats have very much...
Driving instructor arrested for molesting teen during lessons
A California driving instructor and registered sex offender was busted for molesting a teen student during two driving lessons, local police said. A 17-year-old girl reported on March 12 that...
Tyson recalls more than 69,000 pounds of frozen chicken strips
Tyson Foods has issued a recall for popular frozen ready-to-eat chicken items over concerns that it may be contaminated by a “pieces of metal.”
What it's like aboard the unlikely India-Pakistan 'friendship bus'
NEW DELHI - One Friday morning before dawn, a half-empty Volvo coach slipped out of New Delhi’s Ambedkar bus terminal under armed guard, the sirens of a police convoy wailing....
Rudy Giuliani spreads conspiracy theorists' misleading video about Ilhan Omar
Rudy Giuliani condemned Rep. Ilhan Omar as the “future of the Democratic Party” in a retweet of a misleading video that's been widely shared by conspiracy theorists. The clip shows...
Body of doctor found in car's trunk outside Vegas
Police in Las Vegas want the public’s help in the homicide death of a beloved child psychiatrist who was found dead in the trunk of an abandoned car in a...
Bear mauls man as rescue workers desperately try to help
A team of forest officers trying to drive a bear back into the woods in Andhra Pradesh, India, watched in horror as the beast mauled one of the men. He...
Rich parents are also trying to bribe their way into top summer camps
These parents are going to great lengths to ensure their kids’ are happy campers. It’s the most stressful time of the year for parents struggling to get their kids into...
Cam Newton benches himself sexually
Cam Newton is doing it: Not doing it. The star Panthers quarterback and prolific hat wearer is testing himself far away from the football field this month, punting away any,...
United Airlines becomes first airline to add non-binary gender booking options
United Airlines announced Friday that it has become the first US carrier to offer non-binary gender options when booking flights -- allowing customers to select the title “Mx.” Customers now...
Trump would 'love' to face anyone from pack of Democratic candidates
President Trump said in a new interview that it doesn't matter whom the Democrats pick as his challenger in 2020 — former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders or...
Papa John’s announces Shaquille O’Neal as new ambassador
Could Shaq make Papa John’s a slam dunk again? Shaquille O'Neal announced Friday that he will be the company's first African-American board member. The fifth-highest-scoring player in NBA history also...
Ja Morant's dad sends message to Zion and NBA teams
Ja Morant's dad has sent a message to Zion Williamson. Just about all draft boards predict Williamson will go No. 1 (and perhaps to the Knicks) in the upcoming draft,...
AOC wants to know why 'so many grown men' are 'obsessed' with her
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez griped about the coverage she receives on Fox News, as she wondered Thursday night why “so many grown men” are “obsessed” with her. The 29-year-old newly minted...
March Madness predictions: Get ready for Tennessee, Virginia Tech scares
When did J.R. Smith start coaching at New Mexico State? No. 1 Virginia (-22) over No. 16 Gardner Webb (3:10 p.m., truTV): It’s natural to feel uneasy because of that...
Teacher sent student nude photos, masturbation video on Snapchat: court docs
A teacher in Texas allegedly sent a video of herself masturbating to a 15-year-old student on Snapchat from her “Momma K” username, court documents show. Kelsie Rochelle Koepke, 25, of...
Boyfriend defends skating star accused of slashing competitor with blade
The boyfriend of US skating star Mariah Bell — who a rival claimed intentionally injured her with her skate blade — defended her, and called out her accuser as a...
Tennis star suddenly collapses in frightening scene
Tennis star Nicola Kuhn collapsed mid-point during his Miami Open match and was left lying on the court for 15 seconds before help arrived. The Spaniard -- who was celebrating...
New Zealand observes Muslim call to prayer after mosque massacre
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — New Zealanders observed the Muslim call to prayer Friday in reflecting on the moment one week ago when 50 worshipers at two Christchurch mosques were slain...
March Madness betting tips: How to find real strength of NCAA conferences
Should bettors pay attention to “conference indicators” when handicapping Friday action in the NCAA Tournament? The great thing about this second full day is that analysts now have 20 March...
Trump says trade agreement with China 'will probably happen'
WASHINGTON — President Trump said trade negotiations with China were progressing and a final agreement "will probably happen," adding that his call for tariffs to remain on Chinese imported goods...
Indonesian airline nixes Boeing deal over recent crashes
Indonesian national carrier Garuda told Boeing on Friday that it will cancel its multibillion-dollar order for 50 737 MAX 8 jets in the wake of two deadly crashes involving the...
Jimmy Carter now the longest-living US president in history
ATLANTA — Nearly four decades after voters unceremoniously rejected President Jimmy Carter's bid for a second term, the 39th president has reached a milestone that electoral math cannot dispute: He...
Woman rings Hope Bell after finding out she's cancer-free
After finding out that she's cancer-free, Lakesha Ball celebrated by enthusiastically ringing the "Hope Bell" at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center in Baltimore. Ball had just completed her treatment for...
Hearing set for suspect in Florida high school massacre
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The suspect in last year's Florida school massacre is scheduled to be in court again. Nikolas Cruz will be in a Broward County court for a...
New Zealand women don headscarves to support Muslims after shootings
CHRISTCHURCH — Women all over New Zealand put on headscarves on Friday to show solidarity with Muslims a week after 50 people were killed at two mosques in the city...
CC Sabathia clears another hurdle on comeback trail
TAMPA — CC Sabathia’s next step toward joining the Yankees’ rotation will be Tuesday against a Phillies minor league club after his initial two innings of action went well Thursday....
NCAA Tournament: Breaking down today’s 6 can't-miss games
Here’s the Post’s guide to Thursday’s six can't-miss NCAA Tournament games: (10) Iowa vs. (7) Cincinnati 12:15, CBS The second day of the tournament gets started with a compelling contrast...
Mets injuries have put a spotlight on trade flier
PORT ST. LUCIE — J.D. Davis was a nice extra player at the start of spring training who seemed destined to begin the season in the minor leagues, but then...
Mets' 1969 teammates hold Tom Seaver in the highest regard
PORT ST. LUCIE — When 41 Seaver Way is officially unveiled, when the Tom Seaver statue takes its rightful place at Citi Field in 2020, Seaver will be walking with...
Willis Reed gives Knicks reason to believe future can be bright
If nothing else, the Knicks have enjoyed a “Who’s Who” series of guest speakers with strong franchise ties throughout this lost season. Coach David Fizdale may have saved the biggest...
Seton Hall and its star can look back on this season with pride
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The NCAA Tournament run ended for Seton Hall almost before it began. A talented, sharp-shooting, under-the-radar Wofford team defeated the Pirates 84-68 in Thursday night’s NCAA Tournament...
Henrik Lundqvist admits Rangers' losing taking a toll
Henrik Lundqvist knew at last year’s trade deadline that 2018-19 would be a challenging and different type of season than the first 13 of his career. But even the goaltender...
Durant propels Warriors in aftermath of friend's shooting death
OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant established the Warriors’ defensive energy by swatting away shots early. Eventually, they got going on the other end as they almost always do. Durant had...
Ocasio-Cortez jokes that Trump is a 'nematode'
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joked that President Trump was a "nematode" during an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" that aired Thursday night. Ocasio-Cortez made the jab at the...
Barry Trotz's goalie decision muddied by Greiss meltdown
MONTREAL — Eventually, Islanders coach Barry Trotz is going to have to make a decision on his goaltending. But with the playoffs still not clinched and following another dispiriting performance...
US forces say 2 American service members killed in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — Two American service members were killed during an operation in Afghanistan on Friday, US and NATO forces said without providing any other details on the combat deaths....
Mom, man charged in child abuse death of 2-year-old Chicago boy
CHICAGO — A woman and a man have been charged in the death of the woman's 2-year-old son, who had sores and bruises on his body when authorities were called...
The Iona weapons that worry North Carolina
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When North Carolina coach Roy Williams hears the name of the school in New Rochelle, it reminds him of an old story the late Jim Valvano used...
Sheep having a really baaaad day found tied to tree in Brooklyn
Another wild animal was caught in the concrete jungle. A mystery sheep was discovered soaking wet and tethered to a tree in a Brooklyn park on Thursday — just two...
'We have a lot of work to do': St. John's AD gearing up for future
SALT LAKE CITY — St. John’s athletic director Mike Cragg said it at his introductory press conference in October, and he repeated that plan in a phone interview Thursday. His...
AOC, Hillary commiserate about 2016 presidential race on Twitter
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton commiserated about the outcome of the 2016 presidential race with a series of tweets to each other on Thursday....
WWII veteran finally receives high school diploma
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — A 94-year-old World War II veteran has received his high school diploma — 74 years after he would have gotten it had he not enlisted. Paul Snow...
Man defrauded donors out of $250K with fake Beto, Bernie sites: officials
BLYTHE, Calif. — Federal prosecutors say an 80-year-old California man defrauded donors by setting up fake political action committees purporting to support campaigns including Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential bid and...
Ken Singleton on Yankees-Red Sox battle, dangers of Trout deal
YES Network analyst Ken Singleton talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Yankees’ roster questions, Mike Trout’s contract and his own future in the booth. Q: Have the Yankees closed...
New York City star Jose Perez vows 'dogfight' vs. Virginia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The wound doesn’t heal in a year. Virginia will wear the Scarlet Letter for eternity: first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16-seed. If ever there...
ACLU calls for probe after black man was detained while moving into his home
The Kansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday asked state officials to investigate after a black man was detained by police while moving into his home, then...
Career choice Dana Jacobson hopes she never has to make
The white board had a simple message on top of it: “I have no voice.” Between the regional semifinals and finals a year ago, Dana Jacobson lost the one thing...
Kenny Atkinson credits the quiet force behind Nets' bench
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Nets’ bench has gone from one of the worst in the NBA to one of the best this season, and Jared Dudley is the old...
Syracuse's vaunted 2-3 zone torn apart by Baylor
SALT LAKE CITY — This isn’t how Jim Boeheim’s vaunted 2-3 zone is supposed to work in March. It traditionally flummoxes opponents, keying big runs in the NCAA Tournament. It...
Video shows man grope woman two times inside Brooklyn deli
A man grabbed woman’s rear end twice within the span of a few seconds inside of a Brooklyn deli, police said on Thursday. The man went up to the woman...
Returning wild-card team is one of MLB's best Over/Under bets
LAS VEGAS — The greatest fundamental advantage sports bettors have over bookmakers remains the luxury of choosing what and what not to bet. This is not only true as it...
D'Angelo Russell's 'business approach' to hyped LA star turn
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — From the cover of SLAM magazine to around-the-clock hype on ESPN, it’d be easy for D’Angelo Russell to get caught up in the buzz he’s getting...
Seton Hall blitzed by Wofford as NCAA tourney run comes to end
An early-season upset of Kentucky showed a young and unproven Seton Hall squad what was possible. Now, the Pirates will forever be left wondering what they could have done with...