December 1, 2019

NATO touts 'unprecedented' defense spending in 2019

NATO is touting a significant uptick in defense spending by Canada and its European members since Trump was elected.

Kyrie Irving takes major step toward return to Nets

Kyrie Irving is getting closer to returning. How close remains uncertain. Nets coach Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t put a date on a return for the team’s new superstar guard, who has...

Steelers' Browns revenge thrashes Myles Garrett noise

Cleveland coach Freddie Kitchens was spotted rocking a “Pittsburgh started it” T-shirt Friday night. The Steelers made sure they finished off the Browns, as well, in Sunday’s anticipated revenge game....

Antonio Brown's desperate pleas to save floundering Patriots

Antonio Brown – whom the Patriots cut earlier this season after just one game amid sexual assault allegations – made it known on Twitter that New England’s sputtering offense could...

Queens residents blast de Blasio after massive sewage spill

Furious Queens residents dumped on Mayor de Blasio as they blasted the city’s crappy response to a clogged sewer main that flooded more than 80 basements.

Sam Darnold addresses his noticeable limp

CINCINNATI — Sam Darnold had a noticeable limp late in the fourth quarter, but the Jets quarterback insisted after the 22-6 loss to the Bengals that he is fine. “I...

Subway franchisees unhappy with new CEO's price cuts

The new CEO of fast-food giant Subway was met with criticism by franchise owners over a plan to slash prices early next year, the Post has learned.

Customs and Border Protection officer allegedly shot wife dead on Thanksgiving

A US Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested for allegedly gunning down his wife, who also worked for the agency, in their Texas home on Thanksgiving. Police responded to...

Citi Bike Instagram features riders sans helmets amid call to mandate them

It’s a head-scratching way to promote bike ridership. Citi Bike’s social-media presence overwhelmingly shows riders pedaling without helmets in the face of a national call for laws mandating the lifesaving...

How the scourge of scaffolding is ruining New York City: Devine

No other big city in the world is as blighted by scaffolding as New York. Not Paris nor London, where buildings are older. Not Chicago, which has more inclement weather....

Knicks castoff suddenly is James Dolan's biggest defender

Celtics center Enes Kanter posted a double-double in his first game against the Knicks since being waived last season, schmoozed with James Dolan after the final buzzer and then gave...

Up to three inches of snow could fall in New York Monday

Don’t put away those snow boots just yet. Sunday’s anticipated snowfall in the Big Apple turned out to be a slushy mess of rain — even as the weather delayed...

Alabama's concerning future even stretches to Nick Saban

For the first time in the College Football Playoff era, there will be no Alabama. No Nick Saban. No Crimson Tide. The sport’s goliath, which has won it all five...

Veteran ‘Will & Grace’ actress Shelley Morrison dead at 83

Morrison died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from heart failure after a brief illness.

Pat Shurmur's Giants survival hinges on Daniel Jones test

When Pat Shurmur pleads his case to ownership, assuming there is a case to plead, he will be asked for his plan for Daniel Jones once the Huggies are removed...

Dad fatally shoots sons and ex-wife in triple murder-suicide: cops

Two boys and their parents were reportedly shot dead at their Minneapolis home on Sunday in what police believe was a triple murder-suicide perpetrated by the father. Police arrived at...

Why NYC feels so much less safe, even when major crime is still down

New York is safe, the crime stats say. So why doesn’t it feel that way? Last week, local news Web site Bklyner reported that large gangs of students from Lincoln...

Mexican authorities arrest three in massacre of Mormon family

Mexican authorities on Sunday arrested at least three people suspected in the cartel massacre of nine members of a Mormon sect last month. Armed forces and intelligence agencies launched a...

A better way to fight New York's fare-beating problem

The state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority is hiring 500 state cops without giving them a clear goal to meet. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department, which has some 2,700 officers traditionally...

Brady Skjei's reemergence is telling Rangers sign

Regarding the Rangers, who, believe it or not, hold the East’s second wild-card spot as figured by percentages — ahead of the Maple Leafs! — as they await the Golden...

This impeachment drive is a huge political bust for Democrats

Impeachment is a political process. And judging the process strictly on political grounds, the impeachment of President Trump hasn’t been a success for Democrats. After all, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...

Woman fakes medical emergency to get bigger seat on plane: cops

This takes in-flight drama to new heights. A Florida woman faked a medical emergency in order to get a larger seat on an American Airlines flight, authorities said. But the...

Greg Schiano's greatest challenges in resurrecting Rutgers

Considering Greg Schiano showed up to an interview with a scouting report on 100 Rutgers football players, imagine how long his to-do list is now that he is in charge...

Giants' futility is hitting frightening level

There might be a gray afternoon sometime when there is snow on the field at MetLife Stadium, the wind chill feels like football in December and the fans are cheering...

Watch: Mexican gunmen kidnap hospital patient who was later found dismembered

Shocking surveillance video shows the moment armed gunmen stormed a Mexican hospital and hauled away a patient — who was later found dismembered, according to Mexican news reports. The chilling...

Adam Gase's stubborn Le'Veon Bell saga turns Jets into frauds

CINCINNATI — Shame on the Jets. No one associated with the Jets should be immune to harsh criticism over the most ignominious result of the season, an insulting 22-6 loss...

White House will not show up to Wednesday's impeachment hearing

The White House told House Democrats Sunday night that the Oval Office will not participate in the Judiciary Committee’s first impeachment hearing. “Under the current circumstances, we do not intend...

Democrats' ugly Christmas present to the nation

House Democrats’ impeachment show moves to Jerry Nadler’s Judiciary Committee this week — but don’t expect the proceedings to get any more serious. Sometime before Nadler starts things off at...

Cyber Monday deals: Best beauty product buys

This Cyber Monday, give your vanity a major makeover. Some of the top beauty sites have amazing deals: Sephora is offering up to 50% off select products, as is Ulta. But...

NYC commercial rent market is fixing itself -- but politicians may break it

Having wrecked residential housing via rent regulation, some New York pols now want to do likewise to commercial space. Yet a new report shows how the market does pretty well...

Dems have no legal impeachment case and other commentary

Impeach watch: Dems Have No Legal Case It shouldn’t be hard for the House of Representatives to determine whether President Trump’s actions are impeachable, argues Northwestern Law Prof. Stephen B....

Saquon Barkley's face says it all in his Giants nightmare

Saquon Barkley can’t quite put his finger on it. The Giants dropped their eighth straight game with a 31-13 loss to the visiting Packers on Sunday, bringing them to within...

Irving Burgie, Brooklyn-born composer of 'Day-O,' dead at 92

Irving Burgie, the Brooklyn-born composer of the Calypso classic “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)," has died. He was 92. Burgie's death was announced by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley...

Yankees' push for aces heats up: Likely sacrifice, secretive Cashman

Major league clubs have to offer unsigned players contracts for the 2020 season before Monday’s 8 p.m. tender deadline. A player not offered a contract becomes a free agent. A...

Giants report card: This coaching staff looks clueless

Grading the Giants after their 31-13 loss to the Packers on Sunday. Offense Daniel Jones (20 of 37, 240 yards), battling through an ankle issue, looked like a rookie on...

NYC's new top cop urges respect for officers

Newly appointed NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea vowed Sunday to ensure that cops get the respect they deserve — while asking the officers to double-down on neighborhood policing. In a welcome...

Jets fiasco drives injured Jamal Adams to tears

CINCINNATI — This Jets loss drove Jamal Adams to tears. The Jets safety and team leader was as emotional after the Jets’ lackluster and insulting 22-6 loss to the Bengals...

I have an arts media degree — so what job should I get?

I have a degree in arts media design, but I have been unable to find a job. Can you advise me on what type of job I should look for...

What job interviewers really want to hear (and what not to say)

If you’re job-hunting and going on rounds of interviews, you’ll notice that a few questions come up over and over again. But before you launch into your rehearsed sound bite...

David Fizdale sells his only hope as Knicks burn around him

Knicks coach David Fizdale has been wearing his trademark FDNY sweatshirt for weeks, but he still can’t put out the fire. If Fizdale was on a 10-game tryout since the...

Jets report card: The offense took huge step backward

Grading the Jets after their 22-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. Offense What happened to the offense we saw last week against the Raiders? This time, the Jets could...

Best Cyber Monday 2019 gaming deals: Nintendo Switch, Playstation, and more

If you are looking to pick up a new gaming system for the holidays, there are some unbeatable deals this Cyber Monday. From the Nintendo Switch to Playstation bundles, we've...

Janoris Jenkins calls out coaches in Giants breaking point

Janoris Jenkins doesn’t understand why he isn’t “traveling” like other top cornerbacks in the NFL. Ironically, he might have punched his ticket out of town by questioning the Giants coaches....

Nine members of Idaho family, including two kids, die in plane crash

At least nine members of an Idaho family — including two children — returning from a weekend hunting trip were killed when their single-engine plane crashed in a South Dakota...

NYCHA lead czar's toxic record with city's private housing stock

The housing honcho who is supposed to be tackling NYCHA’s lead crisis failed to protect the city’s private buildings from the toxic substance in his previous gig, a Post investigation...

Nets blow late lead as Spencer Dinwiddie can't play hero

The Heat had their superstar, and the Nets didn’t. Jimmy Butler made game-winning plays and Kyrie Irving was still waiting to be cleared for contact. That was the biggest difference...

Pat Shurmur's tired excuses are making this mess unbearable

It is still disconcerting when a football stadium looks and sounds the way MetLife Stadium looked and felt Sunday afternoon. It is still a shock to the system when the...

GOP Sen. Kennedy reiterates view that Ukraine meddled in 2016 election

Sen. John Kennedy reiterated his belief that Ukraine and Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election during a contentious interview on NBC's "Meet the Press." NBC host Chuck Todd pushed...

24 killed in Tunisia when bus plummets off hill

TUNIS, Tunisia — A bus plummeted off a hill in Tunisia on Sunday morning, killing 24 passengers who were on an excursion in the country’s north, government officials said. The...

Thousands left without power in Brooklyn

Thousands of Brooklyn residents were left without power Sunday, Con Edison said. The bulk of the outages were in Dyker Heights and Borough Park. Con Ed said it was still...

Ravens win possible Super Bowl preview in thriller

BALTIMORE — Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defense could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win. Jackson weathered miserable...

Ten-foot metal beam plummets from Ferris wheel at Texas fairground

A metal beam fell from a Texas Ferris wheel on Friday, slamming into the ground just feet from screaming fair-goers, a hair-raising new video shows. The aluminum beam, which appears...

Jets make fools of believers with epic loss

CINCINNATI — Did the Jets fool you? Did they sucker you into believing again after a three-game winning streak? Well, they reminded you of who the 2019 Jets are on...

Tiny kitten rescued from Long Island dumpster in holiday 'miracle'

An itty-bitty kitten was rescued from a Long Island dumpster in what officials say was a holiday "miracle." The tabby cat was discovered "cold and shaking" Friday in a dumpster...

'Highly contagious' urine forces evacuation of movie theater

A package of human urine marked "highly contagious" forced the evacuation of a Washington State movie theater showing "Frozen 2" on Friday, according to a report. The mysterious delivery was...

Man killed by booby trap he set up in his own home

A Maine man was killed when he fell victim to his own booby trap, authorities said. Ronald Cyr, 65, died from injuries suffered when one of several contraptions he installed...

National Guard on standby as winter storm arrives in New York

A winter wonderland it is not. A gray, wintry mix pelted New York on Sunday and Gov. Andrew Cuomo put the National Guard on standby and activated the state's Emergency...

Giants stumble to yet another loss in snowy debacle

The crowd had plenty of reason to cheer. Three interceptions. Four touchdown passes. Staying energized to combat the 32-degree cold. Here’s the catch: Snow covered the Giants’ home field, but...

Woman who killed son for being gay gets 25 years

A Brazilian woman was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for killing her own son for being gay, according to reports. Tatiana Ferreira Lozano Pereira is accused of...

Dog-walking app blamed in death of another pooch

The beleaguered dog-walking app Wag — which has been accused of killing or losing at least 15 pets — has another dead-pooch controversy on its hands. Angela Composto, a 52-year-old...

Patriots aren't going to win this one

“Sunday Night Football” brings us a potential playoff preview with the Patriots visiting the Texans (8:20 p.m., NBC). Heading into Sunday, the Patriots are 1¹/₂ games ahead of the Bills...

Best Cyber Monday kitchen deals: Savings on Instant Pot, KitchenAid, and more

This Cyber Monday you can score big savings on all the items you need to whip up some tasty meals in your kitchen. From huge deals on Instant Pot products...

President Trump calls for eradicating AIDS and HIV in 10 years

President Trump said he and First Lady Melania Trump are mourning the "lives lost" on World AIDS Day and reiterated his commitment that the scourge would be eliminated in a...

Minshew Mania is back

Minshew Mania has returned. Gardner Minshew, the mustachioed rookie sensation, was inserted at quarterback to start the second half against the Buccaneers Sunday with the Jaguars trailing 25-0. Nick Foles...

Outrage at Amazon for selling 'Auschwitz' Christmas ornaments

Amazon came under fire Sunday for selling Christmas ornaments and bottle openers decorated with photos of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. Poland's Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum flagged the shocking items in...

What we know about Bills’ Damar Hamlin after cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin suffered a life-threatening injury against the Cincinnati Bengals on “Monday Night Football.”

Death toll from Mexican cartel bloodbath rises to 21

A bloody weekend clash between Mexican security forces and drug-cartel gunmen left 21 dead and a shell-shocked city looking like a war zone. The violence began at noon Saturday when...

MSNBC runs photo of the wrong Richard Spencer

It was Richard Spencer -- but the wrong one. During a segment on MSNBC's "AMJoy" Sunday about ousted Navy Secretary Richard Spencer, the news show aired an image of another...

Auburn fan engulfed by hedge rushing field after Iron Bowl win

Sometimes rushing the field after a big win isn't a good idea. Some Auburn fans tried to run through the hedges at Jordan-Hare Stadium after Auburn's wild Iron Bowl victory...

Adam West's Batman costume could be yours

Holy auction, Batman! A pair of Batman and Robin outfits from the iconic 1960s TV series will be the showpiece items at a blockbuster auction this month -- where they're...

London Bridge 'hero' revealed as convicted murderer on day release

A convicted murderer helped wrangle terrorist killer Usman Khan to the ground on the London Bridge — but his victim's family says he's "absolutely not" a hero. Inmate James Ford,...

The best Cyber Monday deals at Walmart 2019: sales on TVs, laptops, toys, more

Walmart is keeping the rollbacks going for Cyber Monday, with the retailer dropping a fresh round of discounts for the shopping holiday. You can find major savings on toys, electronics,...

Taliban hostage says Navy SEALS tried to rescue him six times

A recently released Taliban hostage said he believes US Navy SEALS "were right outside our door" during several failed rescue attempts -- but "missed us only by hours." "I believe,...

Spanish 'Big Brother' contestant reportedly forced to watch her own rape

A Spanish reality TV star was made to watch footage showing her own alleged sexual assault at the hands of another cast member while she was passed-out drunk, according to...

Corey Johnson considers running NYC Marathon to quit vaping

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson might have to lace up his running shoes to quit vaping. Johnson told The Post the only time he ever managed to stop his pack-a-day...

NYPD welcomes Dermot Shea as its new top cop

The nation's largest police force has a new leader. Dermot Shea became the 44th Police Commissioner of the NYPD Sunday — taking the reins from James O'Neill after a three-year...

Steelers players make bold fashion statements ahead of Browns rematch

Round two between the Steelers and the Browns got underway Sunday long before kickoff. While heading to the locker room at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh cornerback Cam Sutton sported a white...

Klobuchar blasts Bloomberg's late entry into the 2020 race

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar blasted former Mayor Michael Bloomberg's late entry into the 2020 campaign, saying she and the other candidates are fully capable of taking on President...

Wanted suspect may want to reconsider his forehead tattoo

This face tattoo should have been a heads up. Police in Indiana are searching for a man with the words "Crime Pays" inked on his forehead and wanted in connection...

Texans could get stunning J.J. Watt boost for NFL playoffs

J.J. Watt's season was supposed to be over, but a shocking return is suddenly in play. There's "real optimism," according to NFL Network, that the Texans star could return for...

Prince Charles demands Andrew be 'open and honest' about Epstein 'issue'

Prince Charles has ordered a crisis meeting with brother Andrew -- demanding he comes clean about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein before a potentially damaging TV special, according to a...

Cambridge grad identified as second London Bridge attack victim

The second victim in the London Bridge stabbing rampage was a Cambridge University graduate volunteering to help ex-cons such as her killer -- a convicted terrorist, police said Sunday. Saskia...

Apostrophe crusader says 'ignorance and laziness' have won

Its over. An organization called the Apostrophe Protection Society has given up its 18-year battle to rescue the beleaguered punctuation mark from decades of misuse -- with its founder declaring...

Best Cyber Monday deals on mattresses 2019

Many of the mattress deals from Black Friday are continuing through Cyber Monday, so if you were too busy over the weekend stuffing your face with leftovers to get any...

Philip Rivers could suffer the same fate as Eli Manning

Philip Rivers could meet the same pitiful end that Eli Manning did this season. Should the 37-year-old Rivers continue to struggle, the 4-7 Los Angeles Chargers could bench the longtime...

Dad facing attempted murder rap after stabbing tot with comb

An unhinged dad is facing an attempted murder charge after flying off the handle and stabbing his 2-year-old kid with the sharp side of a comb, according to police. The...

Top Judiciary Republican says Schiff 'needs to testify'

Rep. Doug Collins, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said the first witness GOP lawmakers should call to testify in the next phase of the impeachment inquiry is...

Rob Gronkowski's NFL season is over before it ever began

The Patriots' 2019 season will continue without Rob Gronkowski. The former tight end, who announced his retirement in March after nine seasons, is ineligible to return this year as he...

NYC braces for snowy mess as two storms move closer

New York City may get about 4 inches of snow as a double-whammy of storms hit as millions try to get home from the holidays. The snow started Sunday morning,...

6-year-old boy dead killed in freak snowplow accident

A 6-year-old Utah boy was killed after he fell off a snowplow that his dad was using to clear a camp, police said. Herman Slaughter was riding with his father...

NFL pre-game injury report for Week 13: Kyler Murray in, Damien Williams out

Make sure you check out who is active and who isn’t before the NFL Week 13 early afternoon slate of games while you set your lineups: Noteworthy Inactives James Conner,...

Teen arrested for secretly filming 8-year-old girl in restaurant bathroom

A 17-year-old was busted setting up a hidden camera in a Long Island restaurant bathroom and filming an 8-year-old girl, cops said Sunday. The Bayshore teen, who was not named,...

Jets instilling confidence in the betting markets

Betting markets are showing a lot of confidence in the resurgent Jets. After being priced like distant doormats for weeks, Sam Darnold and Co. will likely close as at least...

These buzzy online retailers are now Instagrammable in real life

Web-based brands have a hot new idea for you this holiday season: stores. As the decade comes to a close, e-commerce companies — selling everything from sleek disposable razors to...

Centuries-old laws shutter shops on Sunday in NJ

New Jersey is located right next to New York City and offers plenty of malls and other shopping venues. But the state closes virtually all retail shopping in posh mall-enclave...

Kid challenges Trump to go vegan for $1M donation to veterans

He chose Trump since he has the power to inspire others.

Best Cyber Monday deals on workout clothes and sneakers: Nike, Adidas and more

Be lazy while you plot those New Years resolutions: shop online. Cyber Monday deals on fitness apparel mean it's easy and affordable to find steals from the comfort of your...

Prince Andrew apparently can't quit Ghislaine Maxwell

Prince Andrew has kept in constant contact with accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell even as they both became increasingly embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, according to a report Sunday. The...

Pre-Cyber Monday special: Save $200 on this sonic toothbrush

This just in: once you switch to a sonic toothbrush, there’s no going back. But it’s hard to justify spending over $150 on a fancy toothbrush like Philips Sonicare, no...

10 early Cyber Monday sales you’ll go crazy for and can get right now

Cyber Monday, the 24-hour period dedicated to those who exclusively order everything online, is fast approaching. But scrolling through page after page of deals is a tedious time-sink. That’s why...

10 wounded after gunfire erupts in New Orleans

Ten people were injured — two critically — in a Sunday shooting on a main thoroughfare in New Orleans, police said. Two remained critical Sunday morning, according to police. No...

49ers will keep it close vs. Ravens

The Wildcat returns for his 23rd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2018 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 615-520 (54.2 percent) against the spread....

A letter from one of our hearing aid giveaway winners

Readers: Here’s the story of the last of the seven people who received free hearing aids from Lively: Dear John: I am a 64-year-old, three-time cancer survivor. I am on...

Michael Bloomberg's top issues to include guns, climate change: pollster

A pollster for former Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the Democratic presidential candidate's campaign will focus on climate change, gun violence, income inequality and education. "Guns, certainly," Doug Schoen told host...

Substitute teacher kicked out after rant about student's gay dads

A Utah substitute teacher was removed from class after allegedly going on a homophobic rant about a fifth-grade students' gay dads, according to a report. The incident occurred at Deerfield...

More than a dozen dead after bus plunges into frozen river in Siberia

MOSCOW — Russian emergency officials say 19 people were killed when their bus plunged off a bridge onto a frozen river in eastern Siberia. Another 22 people were injured in...

25-year-old dead after shooting outside Bronx club

A 25-year-old DJ was shot to death in front of a Bronx nightclub — his local hangout spot where he would spin and knew mostly everyone, police and his girlfriend...

'Missing' kite surfer calls police to say he's safe

A full-court rescue mission for a missing kite surfer turned out to be a false alarm after the individual called police himself to report he was fine, CNN reported. The...

FDNY firefighter found sleeping in car on Belt Parkway, busted for DWI

Cops busted a boozy FDNY firefighter who was found sleeping in his car Sunday on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, police sources said. Firefighter Lenzell Ross, 28, was arrested on...

Woman says Uber driver 'ignored' her cries for help during backseat robbery

An Uber passenger has served up a five-star lawsuit claiming she was mugged in the back seat while her driver “ignored” her cries for help. Bethel Belai, 31, was “viciously...

Germany scrambles to find place to bury nuclear waste

Officials in Germany are scrambling to find a location to bury almost 2,000 containers of highly radioactive nuclear waste generated from facilities around the country, CNN reported. The waste, more...

Cartel vs. cops gun battle leaves 14 dead, and Mexican town pocked with bullets

An hour-long cartel versus cops gun battle left 14 dead and a Mexican town looking like a bullet-pocked war zone on Sunday. Four of those who died were cops after...

Snowstorm threatens to snarl Thanksgiving travel plans

Airlines are offering to waive fees for tickets over the Thanksgiving period as another powerful snowstorm threatens to snarl the travel plans of millions traveling home from the holiday. Travelers...

Loud 'explosion' heard across London sparks mass panic

Frightened Londoners already frazzled by Friday's London Bridge attack thought they were under attack for a second time when a loud "explosion" was heard across the city on Sunday morning....

Giants vs. Packers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Paul's Pick The Packers are not the high-flying offensive machine they once were — far from it — but Aaron Rodgers should be able to conjure up more than enough...

Former Mets manager has some advice for Carlos Beltran

Bobby Valentine has some advice for new skipper Carlos Beltran — fix the bullpen. “I’m pulling for (Beltran),” the former Mets manager told TMZ Sports while attending a Mariano Rivera...

Jets vs. Bengals: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Costello's Call This is not going to be a laugher for the Jets. The Bengals are playing better and have come close to getting a win recently. Andy Dalton will...

Breaking down the stakes in Patriots-Texans clash

The Patriots have not had the look of a team that’s going to go 15-1 this season. Yet, at 10-1, they would take a significant step toward that accomplishment Sunday...

Rangers' crucial Kaapo Kakko decision paid off

Watching Kaapo Kakko go through a bit of a struggle left Rangers coach David Quinn with two options for his 18-year-old rookie. “You can either demote him and put him...

Greg Schiano returning to Rutgers

Greg Schiano is returning to become the head coach of the Rutgers football team, according to a Yahoo Sports report early Sunday morning. The two sides agreed in principle to...

2 children found dead after vanishing in Arizona floodwaters, 1 still missing

Two of the three children swept away by floodwaters in Arizona on Friday afternoon have been found dead while another girl, aged 6, remains missing, authorities said Saturday. The boy...

Social Security is reaching a point of no return

Social Security — the primary retirement savings tool and biggest tax payout for millions of Americans — is a bad deal, critics contend. They argue that the mandatory payroll tax...

Nets veteran 'playing like Ray Allen' out of nowhere

Kenny Atkinson could envision Jarrett Allen taking a leap in his second season. He could see Joe Harris building on a breakout campaign or a healthy Caris LeVert realizing his...

Jets can't afford to let 0-11 Bengals wreck their win streak

CINCINNATI — Jets coach Adam Gase made the bold prediction the day before training camp began in July. “We’re going to play meaningful games in the end of November and...

The better way to confront a neighbor about their tattered American flag

Dear John: As a VFW member of 17 years (I joined immediately upon eligibility after a year in Iraq), I find the attitude of Joe appalling and not up to...

James Harden scores 60 — in three quarters

HOUSTON — James Harden’s performance on Saturday night was enough to make even those who see him put up gaudy numbers night after night step back and marvel at his...

A mailman weighs in on identity theft scam using USPS

Dear John: I am a mailman in Wichita, Kansas. Regarding the recent letter about identity theft, it happens that the US Postal Service does send out a confirmation letter to...

Miss USA reveals secrets behind Miss Universe costume

“Oh my God, stop it,” cries Cheslie Kryst. “She’s perfect!” The reigning Miss USA is in a design studio in the Garment District, and it’s the first time she is...

Virginia Roberts Giuffre to tell BBC her truth about Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew

She’s the smiling girl in the pink camisole in that unforgettable Prince Andrew photo -- the millionaires’ trinket who grew up to upend Buckingham Palace and become a compelling voice...