December 18, 2014
Utah's defense will make return to bowl season sweet
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Need medical marijuana? Buying on the streets might be easier
It would be harder to get medical marijuana legally in New York than to score it on the street under strict regulations proposed Thursday. Only doctors and pharmacists who undergo...
Amazon, Macmillan make peace over book pricing
Barely a shot was fired. Book publishing giant Macmillan announced a peaceful settlement with Amazon on Thursday on pricing for print and digital books ordered through the giant online retailer....
Times set to drop popular advertising column
Word is circulating that the New York Times will drop its long-running advertising column, a fixture for decades, as the buyout-taking Stuart Elliott pens his farewell column for the paper...
Upcoming games will show how good St. John's really is
Seton Hall sticks out on the St. John’s calendar as much as the day on which it will be played — a New Year’s Eve matinee pitting the resurgent rivals...
Condé Nast hosts scaled down year-end party at MoMA
The Condé Nast honchos did get together for a year-end cocktail party — but there appears to be no going back to the fancy gala luncheon that used to be...
Hedgie Lasry looks to cash in on lifeless energy companies
Wall Street is moving to make money in the beaten-down energy sector. Hedge fund mogul Marc Lasry is out raising $750 million for a fund that will buy loans of...
Vladimir's Putin the blame on the West for Russia's ruble woes
Sternly warning the West it cannot defang the metaphorical Russian bear, a confident-looking President Vladimir Putin promised Thursday to shore up the plummeting ruble and revive the economy within two...
Mornhingweg seems to bemoan Rex dumb-down of Jets offense
Less than two weeks after reports surfaced of tension between Jets coach Rex Ryan and Marty Mornhinweg, the offensive coordinator hinted at the root of the problem. In his weekly...
US must demand return of terrorists from Cuba: victims’ relatives
A slew of cop-killers, murderous bombers and violent armed robbers who fled to Cuba to avoid justice must be hauled back to the United States before Americans start puffing on...
Without Carmelo, just another painful loss for Knicks
CHICAGO — In reference to Carmelo Anthony spurning the Bulls over the summer, Mike Dunleavy delivered a profound metaphor before Thursday’s United Center showdown: “Sometimes it’s nice to have a...
8 children found dead in Australian home
SYDNEY — Eight dead children and a woman suffering from stab wounds were found inside a home in a northern Australian city Friday, police said. Police believe the 34-year-old woman...
Rex Ryan's sad lament: I needed a Tom Brady
There was a time when the Patriots were the target, an evil empire that had been conquered. These days, Rex Ryan looks at the Patriots with envy more than anything...
How Odell Beckham completely changed the Giants' philosophy
Lessons learned. Check. There are much better days ahead next season for the Giants’ offense now that rookie Odell Beckham Jr. has established himself as a difference-maker, and offensive coordinator...
Studio lets villain win in canceling release of 'The Interview'
The first issue of “Captain America Comics” came out on Dec. 20, 1940. It shows Cap slugging Adolph Hitler in the mouth. Good stuff, but note the date. America wouldn’t...
NBC producer's relative begs girlfriend to stop sex tape case
A relative of an NBC News producer charged with secretly making a sex tape with his unwitting girlfriend and posting it to a popular porn site contacted her to discourage...
Mistress to beg judge not to issue restraining order on mogul who beat her
The long-suffering girlfriend of playboy banana mogul Thomas Hoey wept as she told The Post how much she misses her locked-up lover and fears that a judge might issue a...
The secret list of what guys should never give gals for Christmas
We get it: Shopping for the perfect gift is tough, especially when it comes to the special lady in your life. But fear not — she’ll love you no matter...
Bogus Hamptons Chinese food sticks it to Manhattan
Hamptons habitués, rejoice! You don’t have to wait for Memorial Day to spend $32 for takeout-grade “black” prawns without a hint of black bean sauce. Red Stixs, a “celebrity”-fave “Chinese”...
Getting drunk on wine? There's an app for that!
Picking the perfect bottle of wine at the store or in a restaurant is often a confusing, complicated and potentially embarrassing task, but a slew of new smartphone apps are...
Oy to the world: Why this nice Jewish girl is decking the halls
I love Christmas as only a Jewish girl can — it’s amazing what 30 years of denial and guilt can do. Growing up in Canarsie, it seemed we Jewish and...
It's an online BET as '106 & Park' moves to Web-only format
BET’s Top Ten video countdown show “106 & Park” is ending after 14 years — at least on broadcast TV. Friday’s episode (6 p.m.) with hosts Keshia and Bow Wow...
Anchor away: Abrams out, Pitts in at 'Nightline'
Byron Pitts is replacing Dan Abrams as a co-anchor of ABC’s “Nightline.” Abrams signed off as co-anchor Thursday night. Pitts — who’s been chief national correspondent for ABC News since...
Hulu and FX partner for streaming exclusives
Hulu has inked a deal with FX and FXX to stream several of the networks’ shows. Starting next year, Hulu Plus will exclusively stream the first seasons of “The Strain,...
Breaking down and predicting every college football bowl
The first College Football Playoff hasn’t been played yet, but debate over whether the field should expand to eight teams remains a constant, following a regular season in which six...
Yellen's yellin' pushes Dow to biggest surge in three years
Fed chief Janet Yellen lit the fuse Wednesday afternoon and the Dow Jones industrial average has soared 700 points since then. The benchmark index had its biggest surge in three...
Insurance may not cover Sony's $100 million 'Interview' loss
Sony is going to have a tough time recouping the nearly $100 million spent on making and marketing its now-shelved movie, “The Interview,” experts said Thursday. Despite the cyber-terrorist hackers’...
White House calls Sony hack a 'serious-national security matter'
The White House on Thursday called the cyberattack on Sony Pictures a matter of “national security” as sources said officials are convinced North Korea was directly involved in the Hollywood...
Henrik Lundqvist coming to terms with need for rest
There was no direct pronouncement, but it sure seems as if Henrik Lundqvist and backup Cam Talbot are going to split time in the Rangers’ nets for this weekend’s back-to-back,...
It's time to teach this brat a lesson
The legal case that’s rocking New Jersey raises some tough questions: Are young people in the Garden State more likely than those who grow up elsewhere to turn into entitled,...
The stunning omission on Odell Beckham's Rookie of Year ballot
No Giant has ever won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Odell Beckham Jr. could change that, and even take a huge step toward that end Sunday in St. Louis....
Hondo gives, you receive
It’s the annual Hondo Christmas Special, boys and girls, so gather ’round the Bettor’s Guide tree and let Jolly St. Aitch, who compiled an impressive 9-6-1 record in Week 15...
Chargers will roll past quitting 49ers
The Redskins were showing some life with Robert Griffin III back at quarterback, his dive to the pylon seemingly giving them a 17-7 halftime lead on the road against the Giants....
Mom requests autopsy report for son who died in police custody
The mother of a 45-year-old black man who died in NYPD custody just four days before Eric Garner's death is suing the city-- claiming that officials are trying to sweep...
Vin Scully's Dodgers World Series ring recovered in 9 minutes
That's a relief. Vin Scully can relax. There's nothing to worry about. For a short moment, the legendary Dodgers broadcaster lost his 1988 World Series ring on Thursday. The team...
Cut cornerback: Jets never coached me
Maybe the talent void isn’t the only reason the Jets are 3-11. Recently cut defensive back Josh Thomas suggested coaching is a problem with Gang Green also. The journeyman defensive...
'Hank' the Tank: On the Giants' blossoming sack menace
When the Giants drafted Johnathan Hankins, they knew they were getting a squat, stout run-stopper. They had no idea they were getting a pass-rusher as well, the burly defensive tackle...
Unsatisfying end to 'Serial' addiction
Toward the end of the immensely addicting podcast “Serial,” I started to get nervous. I’ve been down this road before. I never got over the disappointment that “Twin Peaks” left...
Cuomo the Craven --- governor to upstate: Drop dead
The fruits of Andrew Cuomo’s first term went on display one after another this week — and what a withered bunch of grapes they turned out to be. There was...
A superpower that roars like a mouse
Look who’s sparring at the UN Security Council: America v. Palestine. Who’s winning? Hard to tell. Palestinian UN ambassador Riyad Mansour sure acts in public like the winner, though. Secretary...
Death and torture: Tossing principle to the wind
In the campaign against the death penalty, the most powerful argument is also the most principled: In a society with the means to keep dangerous people from harming innocents, the...
Tell it to the Reverend Al
‘Tax fraud is a serious crime,” tweeted New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, in a boast about the indictment of the Syracuse owner of an auto-repair shop for his failure...
Melissa Mark-Viverito hearts the NYPD
Will the real Melissa Mark-Viverito please stand up? As The Post reported, the City Council speaker invited herself to the 7 a.m. roll call at the 23rd Precinct’s station house...
MetLife deemed ‘too big to fail’
Snoopy’s been leashed — by Janet Yellen. MetLife, the largest insurer in the US, was declared “too big to fail” by a government panel on Thursday, despite the insurance giant...
The day in photos
Santa Claus goes for a swim, penguins march, Putin talks to press and more.
Celtics trade Rondo to Mavericks in five-player deal
The Boston Celtics traded All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, according to Yahoo Sports/FOX Sports 1 NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Rondo will be sent to Dallas along with Dwight...
'Annie' another hard knock for Sony
Leapin’ lizards! The evergreen Broadway musical “Annie’’ strays far from its Depression-era roots with truly dismaying results in this crass, charmless, tin-eared and lead-footed update. The worst Hollywood musical so...
Riedel remembers 2014's fallen stars
Broadway lost many towering talents in 2014. Here they are, in their own words: Elaine Stritch By the late ’60s, Stritch was becoming a has-been. Everybody loved her onstage, but...
The 10 worst holiday gifts women buy men
Ladies, men aren’t that hard to figure out. Just think of your ideal man — and then remember we’re not like that. Here are some gifts not to get for...
Time to spring to Miami’s defense
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Mumps may now be spreading to Rangers' AHL team
Nobody’s safe! At least at this point, that’s how it feels with the Rangers and their battle with the mumps. On Thursday, the team announced forward Lee Stempniak was the...
Vikings will find way to Bridge’ the gap
Including the 1997-2013 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 501-424 (54 percent) against the spread: Vikings (+6 ½) over DOLPHINS: Headed in opposite directions, much? After...
O/U Rico -- Week 16
Rico had another good week on the over/unders, going 9-7 (0-3 Best Bets). The season record now stands at 115-109 (20-25). The selections for Week 16 are: Over: Eagles/Redskins; Patriots/Jets;...
'Nonexistent' Deron Williams takes blame for struggling Nets
CLEVELAND — As reporters filed into the visiting locker room at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday following the Nets’ 105-89 loss to the Raptors, Deron Williams stopped one and asked...
Holy location services: Baby Jesus statue outfitted with GPS
FRANKLIN, Ind. — The baby Jesus is getting a tracking device. The 2-foot-long Christ child statue that was stolen Dec. 7 from a central Indiana retirement home and returned four...
14 holiday beauty buys that will leave you sparkling
Put your everyday beauty staples aside this holiday season and stock up on these glitzy finds. Cheers to no smears Messed-up makeup is the last thing you want to worry...
Craig Ferguson’s 8 best ‘Late Late Show’ moments
Another day, another long-running late-night host gone. After Stephen Colbert hosts his final “Colbert Report” on Thursday night, Craig Ferguson will sign off from CBS’ “Late Late Show” on Friday...
Charney plotting return to American Apparel
American Apparel is being stalked by at least two prospective acquirers — and the idea is to bring back founder Dov Charney. The cash-strapped clothing chain has received multiple takeover...
Jack Black’s ‘School of Rock’ is Broadway-bound
http://youtu.be/Ed2KRddgv-4 You’ve probably seen the movie. Now Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hoping you’ll see the show — “School of Rock: The Musical,” coming to Broadway in the fall. The “Phantom of...
NYPD lieutenant gets conditional discharge in ticket-fixing case
The NYPD lieutenant convicted of the “Super Bowl of leaks” got a wrist-slap sentence Thursday for tipping off colleagues of a probe into widespread ticket fixing. Disgraced cop Jennara Cobb,...
Hipster history: From Postmodern Lincoln to beatnik JFK
Abraham Lincoln is postmodern, Vladimir Lenin is a punk and Winston Churchill is a fashionista? Sounds about right. See their artist-imagined and rendered selfies here.
Icahn lending $20M to Trump Taj Mahal to avoid shutdown
Carl Icahn said he is lending the bankrupt Trump Taj Mahal $20 million to save it from shutting down Saturday. That saves 3,000 jobs, for now. On Thursday, the billionaire...
Bondage master convicted in killing of wife to pursue more sex
DETROIT — A jury on Thursday convicted a Detroit-area man of murder in a plot to kill his wife so he could devote himself to a life of bondage and...
Sharpton to have say over how Sony makes movies
Coming to a theater near you: Al Sharpton. Hollywood came to the Rev. Al Thursday as embattled Sony exec Amy Pascal met privately with the black leader for 90 minutes...
Dad facing charges after he 'lied' about teen's deadly joyride
A Scarsdale dad let his unlicensed 15-year-old daughter take his SUV out to get him a sandwich — and then tried to make her shoulder all the blame when she...
Judge says Slender Man defendants competent to stand trial
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Two Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the fantasy character Slender Man are fit to stand trial, a judge ruled Thursday. State experts concluded...
Yankees president: Chances of signing Scherzer 'virtually none'
No matter the voice, the song remains the same: the Yankees aren’t chasing Max Scherzer. “We are out there looking but it has to be tempered by the reality of...
Phil Jackson, Charles Barkley exchange mid-game jabs
Phil Jackson took to Twitter on Thursday to defend his first big trade as Knicks president, which sent Tyson Chandler packing in late June, saying he’s “OK’’ with it, that...
Timothy Spall delights in the gorgeous ‘Mr. Turner’
Timothy Spall, a character actor best known as Wormtail in the “Harry Potter’’ series, delivers an Oscar-caliber tour de force as eccentric British landscape painter J.M.W. Turner in the exquisite...
De Blasio blames media for tension with cops
Mayor de Blasio attended a crime-statistics meeting at Police Headquarters Thursday and tried to kill the cops with kindness — while blaming the media for his rift with the NYPD,...
Serial church thief caught in the act: cops
An unholy thief believed to be linked to several church break-ins was caught in the act in a place of worship in Brooklyn Thursday, police sources said. Jesus Soler,50, was...
GGP & Sutton grab Crown Building for $1.75B+
Moving fast before an auction got fully-formed, Jeff Sutton and GGP have signed a deal to purchase the coveted Crown Building just days after it came onto the market, The...
Meet Anjali Ranadive, the jet-setting singer and NBA heiress
While meddlesome Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is firing coaches and promoting the idea of playing 4-on-5 defense, his daughter, a singer who goes by the stage name Anjali World, is...
Man falls to death on Ripley's Believe It or Not billboard
An elderly man who plunged to his death -- landing on a Ripley’s Believe It or Not billboard in Midtown, police said on Thursday. Melvin Johnson, 75, landed on the...
3 top ISIS leaders killed in airstrikes: US
WASHINGTON — US-led airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq have killed three of the militant group's top leaders, the head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff told the...
Trump Taj Mahal future in jeopardy after Icahn bails on deal
Just when the 3,000 workers at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City thought their jobs were saved by an 11th-hour deal with investor Carl Icahn — the billionaire on...
Carmelo Anthony: 'Multiple people saying shut it down'
CHICAGO — Carmelo Anthony’s first visit to Chicago since his free-agent tour turned into just that — a visit. Anthony sat out Thursday’s game against the Bulls at United Center...
Person struck and killed by subway car on Upper West Side
A person was struck and killed by a subway in Manhattan on Thursday, authorities said. The rider was hit by an uptown 3 train at the Upper West Side's 72nd...
Nets rewind: Uh oh, Raptors found a Joe Johnson stopper
Here are three thoughts on the Nets’ 105-89 loss to the Raptors in Toronto Wednesday night: 1. The play everyone remembers from the Nets-Raptors series this spring is Paul Pierce’s...
Man arrested at JFK for hiding gun inside PlayStation
A man was arrested at JFK after packing a pistol inside a PlayStation 2 video game console that he tried to smuggle to Mexico City, police said. Oscar Ramirez, 48,...
7 of the ‘Funniest Commercials of the Year’
http://youtu.be/QnjAN8aIKBI The annual TV special “Funniest Commercials of the Year” is back, this year hosted by comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who counts down the top 10 most hilarious TV ads of...
The all-time best ‘Survivor’ jury speeches
The 29th season of “Survivor” came to a close Wednesday night, as the jury of ousted players voted for which of the final three players would win the $1 million....
Hotel magnate tied to Clintons avoids jail time
A luxury hotel magnate and Clinton family friend avoided jail time Thursday as a Brooklyn federal judge gave him a slap on the wrist for illegally raising campaign cash for...
Philly radio host mocks woman with cancer: 'Probably terminal'
http://youtu.be/CsGidIMr7SA Nothing gets a good chuckle like cancer. Julie Kramer is battling a rare tissue cancer, and after a recent surgery, a video of her dancing appeared on YouTube, which led...
Paramount puts a stop to 'Team America' screenings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPBX47zSktc And Hollywood caves, again. Following Sony's announcement pulling the plug on "The Interview," Paramount Pictures is ordering theaters across the country not to screen "Team America: World Police" in...
NYC's high school graduation rate jumps to 64 percent
The city's four-year high school graduation rate jumped to 64.2 percent in the 2013-14 school year -- up from 61.3 percent the previous year, the state Education Department reported Thursday....
Husband 'catches, kills' wife and lover mid-sex
A scorned husband caught his wife and her lover having sex in a parked car in Brooklyn — and stabbed them both to death before stuffing the woman’s nude body...
Fashion Week to leave Lincoln Center
The city has given Fashion Week its cat-walking papers from Lincoln Center. The de Blasio administration folded like a cheap suit — settling a lawsuit filed by parks advocates that...
Chris Christie doesn't care, doubles down on Cowboys fandom
PHILADELPHIA — The flack Gov. Chris Christie faced last Sunday night apparently wasn't enough. Christie called into a Philadelphia sports radio station Tuesday to again defend his Dallas Cowboys fandom....
Who's going to watch this Thursday Night Football abomination?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There are few, if any, reasons to watch Tennessee and Jacksonville on Thursday night. Not even fantasy owners could have much interest in this prime-time matchup. It’s...
Uber promises enhanced driver screening amid rape allegations
Taxi hail service Uber Technologies, whose drivers in New Delhi and Boston have been accused of rape, said it would add new methods to verify drivers’ credentials and make its service...
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev back in court
Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev grinned at times during a dramatic court appearance on Thursday — as more than a dozen survivors of the Boston Marathon attack stared him down. The...
Rajon Rondo, the Mavs and the NBA's rail-thin balance of power
Wednesday night summed things up well for the Dallas Mavericks. One night after running the Knicks off the Garden court, they sojourned to Detroit to bank a win against the...
The pros and infuriating con Jay Cutler will bring to next team
The good news: Jay Cutler is available. The bad news: Jay Cutler is available. The Bears will bench Cutler on Sunday against the Lions in favor of Jimmy Clausen. It...
1st 'alleged' cop-basher charged with assault
One “alleged” cop-beater down, six to go. An organizer at the city’s largest union surrendered to cops Thursday and was charged with busting an NYPD lieutenant’s nose during a videotaped...
Sony lost $90M on 'The Interview'
Sony Pictures flushed away $90 million when they pulled the plug on the "The Interview," a report said Wednesday night. Since the studio decided to abandon ship and cancel all...
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnap 100 people, kill 35 others
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped more than 100 women and children and killed 35 other people Sunday during a raid on the remote northeast Nigerian village of...
Rafael Nadal lands Tommy Hilfiger underwear deal
Get ready to see tennis pro Rafael Nadal strip down to his skivvies as the new global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger underwear and tailored clothing. Meanwhile, controversy continues over...
Cuba bracing for vintage-car gold rush
With normalization of relations between the US and Cuba on the horizon, you can be sure there are plenty of treasure-hunting car enthusiasts chomping at the bit to head to...
From Stonehenge to the Louvre: the 12 biggest bucket list busts
Most of us have a bucket list, and along with things like finishing the New York Times crossword puzzle, it’s usually chock-full of exotic destinations we hope to visit one...
Thief fakes heart attack so friend can steal Barbie car, Barbie house
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUzUdZDGPOk#t=227 LAKE WALES, Fla. — Authorities say a man faked a heart attack inside a central Florida Wal-Mart store so his friend could steal toys. The men — 30-year-old Tarus...
Kim Jong-un death scene from 'The Interview' leaks online
As for the fates of Seth Rogen and James Franco, well, that's still T.B.D. — at least until "The Interview" hits V.O.D.
Feds sue NYC over Rikers Island jail violence
Saying Mayor de Blasio has not done enough to curb abuses at the Rikers Island jail complex, Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bhahara on Thursday announced a federal lawsuit against the...
Ex-Yankees pitcher reportedly sober for deadly cliff fall
Former Yankees pitcher Brad Halsey, who battled substance abuse and mental illness before he died in October in a fall off a 100-foot cliff, was completely sober during the tragic...
Man spends $150K to look like Kim Kardashian
A self-confessed Kim Kardashian fan has spent more than $156,000 on plastic surgery to look like his idol. Jordan James Parke is a British makeup artist who fell in love...
Inside North Korea's cyberarmy
SEOUL, South Korea — Most North Koreans have never seen the Internet. But the country Washington suspects is behind a devastating hack on Sony Pictures Entertainment has managed to orchestrate a...
Woman catches husband cheating with her twin, humiliates them
This is the moment the sleazy truth about a husband’s cheating ways was exposed to the world by his scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked in an...
Takeout Obsessed? Try the Ultimate Dinner Hack.
As winter sets in, “I love fall!” turns into “I have Seasonal Affective Disorder,” and the light-deprived masses take comfort in the sodium-rich embrace of takeout. Indeed, an annual Gallup...
Do not say these 9 things when giving a wedding toast
Much like a unforgettable wedding cake or a delicious signature cocktail, the perfect wedding toast has a winning formula. The honor of saying a few words to pay tribute to...
Sanctions partly responsible for economic crisis: Putin
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fix Russia's economic woes within two years, pledging to diversify the gas-dependent economy and persuade businesses to help prop up the...
BuzzFeed picks new Park Ave South spot for expansion
BuzzFeed has signed a lease for 194,000 square feet at 225 Park Ave. South, The Post has learned. Asking rent in the building is $85 a square foot — and...
Injured construction worker gets record $62M single-plaintiff award
A construction worker who was injured on the job has been awarded $62 million — the largest lawsuit verdict for a single plaintiff in Queens. The Queens Supreme Court jury...
Uber driver 'raped' woman: authorities
An Uber driver has been accused of kidnapping and raping a female passenger in Boston, authorities said. Alejandro Done, 46, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attack, which allegedly took...
City won’t remove tire swings after death
The city won’t remove the tire swing that killed a doting uncle at an East Village playground — or any of the 53 other tire swings in 33 city parks,...
United dragged me off flight after argument: lawsuit
A Long Island woman is suing United Airlines for $5 million, saying she was dragged off a flight and jailed for three days after a heated argument over where she...
Housing Authority botched opportunities to collect federal subsidies
The New York City Housing Authority squandered repeated opportunities to collect hundreds of millions in federal subsidies — and ignored a report it commissioned on how to cut costs, according...
Markets go loco over stocks with Cuban connections
The prospect of a Cuba Libre had investors pouring into stocks with strong Caribbean connections Wednesday and, in one notable case, a connection that went no further than the company’s...
How dumping 'The Interview' may put new movies into homes
Home streaming of first-run films at the same time they are playing in movie theaters could be on the horizon. Hollywood studios, in the wake of the decision Wednesday by...
The savages who slaughtered 132 children
These are the faces of the savages responsible for slaughtering 148 people — including 132 children — at a Pakistan school. Pakistan’s Taliban on Wednesday proudly posted the picture of...
Police ID first 'alleged' cop-basher as tips pour in
https://twitter.com/NYPDDetectives/status/544950054122168321 Cops have identified one of the seven protesters wanted for attacking two lieutenants on the Brooklyn Bridge — but still need the public’s help to track down the anarchists,...
1 dead as car slams into pedestrians at Calif. church
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — Police said one person was dead and as many as 12 might be injured after a woman drove into a group of pedestrians outside a Southern...
Party venue lacks liquor license, so City Council pulls strings to booze there
They pulled the strings so the bartenders could pull the taps. The City Council booked its holiday party at a swanky new bar that still needed a liquor license —...
Drake calls out Nets -- and Joe Johnson's haircut
TORONTO — When the Raptors went to Drake — the team’s “Global Ambassador” — and asked him during which game he wanted to hold “Drake Night,” his choice was easy....
How the Federal Reserve has Wall Street addicted to cheap credit
Oy vey! And that’s saying a lot when it comes from an Italian guy from Brooklyn. But the Federal Reserve exasperated everyone with the policy statement on interest rates that...
Mark-Viverito preaches to cops about community relations
Cop-bashing City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito demanded that her local precinct boss let her address the roll call Wednesday — and she preached to the officers about community relations, sources...
We're drivin' here! Majority want protestors cleared from streets
Whose streets? Our streets! A majority of city voters wants cops to be more aggressive in clearing protesters from the streets rather than hanging back like they’ve done in recent...
Crowded subway platforms dangerously close to tipping point
Subway platforms are increasingly overcrowded as ridership hits record highs — and an urgent response is needed, the MTA boss said during a Wednesday board meeting. “You either reduce the...
Uh oh, Doc! City Council votes to enact bunny ban
Bye-bye, bunnies. The City Council hopped to it Wednesday and voted to prohibit pet stores from selling rabbits — part of an animal- rights package that’s headed to Mayor de Blasio’s...
Catskills hits jackpot in New York casino sweepstakes
The struggling Catskills region hit the jackpot Wednesday — selected as one three upstate destinations for a casino license and by far the closest to New York City bettors. The...
Russia's wealthiest lose 46% to ruble’s plummeting value
Russian billionaires are losing it — their vast wealth, that is. The collapse of Russia’s currency, sparked by plummeting energy prices, has erased $47.7 billion in wealth from eight of...
Price to trade stocks on NYSE may drop to combat dark pools
Jeffrey Sprecher, ICE chief executive, wants to freeze out dark pools. The owner of the New York Stock Exchange is floating the idea of lowering the price to trade stocks...
780+ children died in protective care over 6 years: investigation
BUTTE, Montana — At least 786 children died of abuse or neglect in the US in a six-year span in plain view of child protection authorities — many of them...
Sony Pictures proves Hollywood is a land of cowards
Freedom, you were a nice idea, but anonymous hackers with a strange fondness for North Korea don’t like you. So I guess you’ll have to go. After a single random...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Police have made two arrests in the fatal shooting of a man at his home in the Red Hook Houses, authorities said Wednesday. Omar Gary, 37, and Bobby Boomer, 44,...