January 3, 2017
Diet drinks might actually be making you fatter
Looking to lose weight? Ditch the diet drinks, folks. An extensive review of research conducted over the last three decades has found that low calorie, sugar-free beverages do not help...
The blueprint behind these inexplicable Rangers no-shows
Maybe in their minds, the Rangers were partying the night away shirtless in Miami at the Bieber Bash. Yeah, that must be it. Because, honestly, there is no acceptable explanation...
One-year-old found dead with neck trauma
A one-year-old child was found dead with neck trauma in a Queens apartment building on Tuesday night, sources said. The child, whose gender was not immediately available, was pronounced dead...
Obama's pal catches major break in for-profit college deal
A close pal of President Obama will be able to buy the for-profit parent of the University of Phoenix after federal regulators cut him and other buyers a major break,...
Focus on jogger's murder helps cops solve 1995 cold case
The cold-case murder of a Central Park jogger in 1995 has finally been solved — thanks to renewed interest after the slaying of Howard Beach runner Karina Vetrano, The Post...
Video shows NYPD cop punching man in head during arrest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu36ENcSLw0&feature=youtu.be Video has surfaced of an NYPD officer punching a man in the head while on the ground during an arrest on New Years Eve morning in the Bronx. Police...
Struggling watch seller Tourneau having trouble finding a buyer
Luxury watchmaker Tourneau is losing time. The New York company has been for sale for months but has yet to field a single serious nibble, according to a report. Owned...
HBO doc a compelling take on Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher
The combative relationship between Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher was most famously captured in the roman a clef (and 1990 movie) “Postcards From the Edge,” but that story was told...
'Widespread misconduct' at bank run by Steve Mnuchin
California’s attorney general “uncovered evidence suggestive of widespread misconduct” at OneWest, the bank run by President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, Steve Mnuchin — but never brought a suit...
Nets happy with progress of their stashed first-rounder
Chris McCullough has appeared in 10 of the Nets’ 33 games, but none of the past four and just one of the previous 15. Yet he hasn’t been getting splinters...
These 30-minute workouts will get you the body you always wanted
Warmup 1. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS: 3 sets of 20 reps Liveing says: “Mountain climbers will raise your heart rate — they’re a cardiovascular jolt.” Start in a pushup position with arms...
How to change the way you think about exercise
Personal trainer Alice Liveing, better known by her Instagram handle @Clean_Eating_Alice, used to dread the gym. “I saw exercise as a chore,” says the pint-size 23-year-old of her life three...
CPXi buys remaining SpinMedia sites
CPXi, a digital ad company headed by Michael Seiman, said it is buying the last of SpinMedia’s sites, including Celebuzz, The Frisky and The Superficial from MC Partners. Though the...
Home-run-crushing ex-Yankees prospect may finally get his shot
Peter O'Brien never got his chance with the Yankees. This could be his chance to make them, and the Diamondbacks, regret it. The former top prospect has been a minor-league monster...
World's oldest known killer whale has died
She had a whale of a life. The world's oldest known killer whale – J2, or affectionately known as “Granny” -- is missing and presumed dead, researchers told the BBC....
Two women to sue Uber over nightmare rides
Two women plan to file lawsuits this week against Uber, claiming their drivers terrorized them — and that the company tried to cover it up. One woman claims that a...
Cop fatally shoots knife-wielding man in Brooklyn
An NYPD cop fatally shot a knife-wielding man in Brooklyn Tuesday night. The officer encountered the 63-year-old James Owens, who was armed with a 13-inch knife, in a residence at...
J.J. Watt rushes to comfort boy injured in car accident
J.J. Watt’s season ended in September, but that doesn’t mean the Houston Texans star has forgotten how to rush into action when he’s needed. When Watt heard 8-year-old Noah Fulmer...
Swiss Re relocating to smaller space on 6th Ave.
Swiss Re is jumping from one top-floor spot in Midtown to another that includes outdoor space. Real estate sources say the reinsurance company has just opted to lease 67,688 square...
Ex-Vornado president takes on larger role at Kushner's Cadre
Deal guru and former Vornado president Michael Fascitelli, is now taking on a larger role at Cadre, the investment platform founded by the Kushner brothers along with Ryan Williams. “He’s...
Hedgie Paul Singer scores first win of 2017
It didn’t take long for hedgie Paul Singer to book his first win for 2017. Marathon Petroleum — a target of Singer’s activist fund Elliott Management — on Tuesday announced...
Relaxed regulations under Trump may lead to media company mergers
Consolidation in the media and entertainment industries will pick up in 2017, sparked by shifting consumer habits and expected relaxed antitrust enforcement by a Trump White House, a report from...
Time Inc. pushes workers to sell out colleagues
Time Inc. is looking for a few good rats. No, not the creepy crawler type but the employee turning in fellow employee type. Insiders at the giant publisher were surprised...
Kurt Rambis would make for convenient defensive scapegoat
OK, so the Knicks are giving effort on defense. It’s just not enough and not the proper kind needed to win. But it is enough to ensure that for the...
Dan Gilbert's Robb Report joins forces with Penske Media
Dan Gilbert, owner of the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, has found it is easier to win a title than to turn the Robb Report — the 40-year- old high-end luxury...
Devils make their low number of shots count in 2nd straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. — It had been 54 days since the Hurricanes had lost in regulation at home. The Devils just seem to have Carolina's number. Adam Henrique, Michael Cammalleri and...
Marie Osmond takes shot at Oprah, Weight Watchers
Marie Osmond may have one-upped Oprah Winfrey in the battle of the bulge. The singer and Las Vegas performer — she stars in a show with her famous brother, Donnie,...
GOPers fighting Trump's agenda at their own risk
Power corrupts, and in the case of House Republicans, it corrupted immediately. Their scam to rig the congressional ethics system couldn’t survive the light of a single day, but the...
Why Kenny Atkinson likes 'the spirit' of the NBA's worst team
The record is now the worst in the sport. The team has lost eight of its last nine games and has won away from home just once in 17 contests....
Two big-time guards stand in the way of St. John's revival
St. John’s no longer is the struggling team that lost five straight games in November, but a confident squad riding a three-game win streak. The inexperienced group that was upset...
Vigneault blasts Rangers after loss to conference's worst team
After watching his team get manhandled by the last-place team in the Eastern Conference, coach Alain Vigneault had stern words for the Rangers, who had come in winners of three...
Real estate queen goes Princess Leia for Christmas
CBRE’s powerhouse tri-state chief executive, Mary Ann Tighe, sent out her usual family holiday card, but this year, it had an additional fantasy element that turned poignant. While the front...
FCC clears Mexico's Televisa to hike its stake in Univision
The FCC gave Televisa, the Mexican media company, permission on Tuesday to increase its stake in Miami-based Univision. Televisa owns 14.4 percent of the voting interest in Univision and 10...
Grammy organizers buy $13.5M NYC mansion
The Grammy Awards are moving back to New York — in style, The Post has learned. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, which runs the awards, has just...
Icahn looks to surrender Trump Taj Mahal license
Carl Icahn is getting more serious about exiting the Trump Taj Mahal. On Dec. 22, the New York investor asked New Jersey’s gaming regulator for permission to surrender his license...
The list of the 15 NFL Hall of Fame finalists
First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also making the finals are Morten Andersen, Tony Boselli,...
Two-faced calf 'Lucky' dies at 108 days old
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - A two-faced calf named Lucky has died in Kentucky after the family that treated her like a pet raised thousands of dollars to help her. The Lexington...
MyPillow downgraded by biz bureau for misleading customers
Nothing in life is free — not even pillows. The Better Business Bureau has revoked the accreditation of the MyPillow, a popular "As Seen On TV" product, and downgraded its...
How Giants defense excuses its playoff experience problem
The past four years, he was an observer. “Of course I’d be watching the games,’’ Janoris Jenkins said, “and wish this, wish that.’’ Wishes do come true. It took Janoris...
Brandon Marshall: It was like I wallowed in my own poop
Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall found a colorful way to describe his team’s 5-11 season. “The best way I can describe it is, having a diaper on and never changing...
When suspended Ronda Rousey can fight again
Ronda Rousey will be sidelined at least six weeks following her 48-second TKO loss to Amanda Nunes last week at UFC 207 in Las Vegas. Rousey was suspended until Feb....
Councilman proposes reward fund for information on hit-and-runs
The city may soon have a special reward fund that will give up to $1,000 to people who help track down hit-and-run drivers. The proposed fund, suggested by city Councilman...
Eli Manning must come to same playoff realization as Peyton
Eli Manning turned 36 on Tuesday, which is a nice reminder that he’s still almost five full years younger than the other Manning who used to play quarterback in the...
Trump considering top Wall Street lawyer for SEC chair
Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton, who has worked on high-profile initial public offerings such as Alibaba Group, is a leading candidate to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in...
Official resigns amid bribery indictment tied to Mangano
A longtime town supervisor on Long Island, who was indicted alongside Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano on bribery charges, is resigning, he announced Tuesday. The news comes nearly three months...
Cuomo's contemptible pardon for a terrorist
Count Gov. Cuomo as another gullible bleeding heart taken in by a onetime domestic terrorist’s claims to have “transformed” herself. On New Year’s Eve, the governor commuted the sentence of...
Giants turn Bieber beach controversy into a series of jokes
If anyone on the Giants had a problem with their Four Yachtsmen hanging with “The Biebs’’ on a fancy boat Monday in Miami, you were hard-pressed to find them Tuesday,...
Worker at safe company may have fed codes to jewel thieves
A drug-addled boss at a company that manufactures safes is being eyed in the $6 million New Year’s Eve heist at a Midtown jewelry store, law-enforcement sources told The Post...
Ford ditches Mexico plan — and Trump wins again
President-elect Donald Trump got a fine start to the New Year, as Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday scrapped its plans to build a $1.5 billion plant in Mexico and announced...
De Blasio's strange 'progressive' bedfellows
Either Mayor de Blasio thinks Republicans are progressives — or he’s one lousy liar. To answer charges he was selling City Hall access (at least) for donations to his shady...
Kristaps Porzingis: This 'freak' is unstoppable
It takes a lot to impress a unicorn. But that’s exactly what Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo brings to the NBA table: a real lot. And that’s something the Knicks expect to...
Cuomo's free-tuition plan misses the real need
Andrew Cuomo, Bernie Bro? That was the picture Tuesday, as the governor was joined by Sen. Bernie Sanders to announce the Cuomo plan for free tuition at CUNY and SUNY....
Why Medicare isn't actually going bankrupt
As the new Congress convenes, budget cutters are eyeing Medicare, citing forecasts the program for seniors is running out of money. But federal bean counters have erroneously predicted Medicare’s bankruptcy...
The bloody lesson of Chicago's 762 murders
The city of Chicago is conducting a long, bloody experiment in what happens to a gang-ridden municipality in the absence of effective policing. It is keeping the morgue depressingly busy:...
Good Samaritan helps lift van off woman's leg
A man who was seriously injured when a truck hit him eight years ago helped lift a van off a woman's leg in Manhattan on Tuesday, he told The Post....
Crazy liberals can stop worrying about raising kids in 'Trump's America'
If you believe liberal writers' and pundits' apocalyptic post-election musings, “Donald Trump’s America” is no place to raise a child. The latest of these was in Elle magazine last week....
Why Christmas tree sales are still booming after the holiday
The Big Apple’s ever-present Christmas tree vendors don’t go home on Dec. 26, they just head south — south Brooklyn, that is. Yuletide capitalism booms after Christmas Day in Brighton...
Antonio Brown isn't part of playoffs' best receiving corps
Day 2 of The Post’s Bart Hubbuch five-day series ranking the playoff teams in specific areas. First up were the coaches. Here are the receiving corps: 1. Packers Jordy Nelson,...
Dad to press charges after teen daughter uses his credit card
An old-fashioned grounding wasn't going to cut it for one dad after his teenage daughter borrowed his credit card without permission. The Michigan father will press charges against the 18-year-old...
Baby rejects kiss from Joe Biden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4dlNAZK1Os Not everyone wants a kiss from Vice President Joe Biden. At a swearing in ceremony Tuesday on Capitol Hill, the outgoing vice president posed with all incoming and reelected...
Minnesota tries to end 'gang rape' saga — and players are furious
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota fired coach Tracy Claeys on Tuesday, just over two weeks after the football program became embroiled in a standoff with the administration over the suspension of 10...
Revenge porn victim to Google: Make me disappear
A college student is asking a Manhattan court to take an unprecedented measure: Order Google, Yahoo and Bing to permanently delete her full name from their internet search engines over...
Special-ed teacher fatally hit by two cars while walking to work
A special-ed teacher from Brooklyn was fatally struck by two vehicles — including a school bus — as she walked to work Tuesday, cops and family said. Hermanda Booker, 29,...
Omarosa lands job on Trump's White House staff
WASHINGTON — Omarosa Manigault is getting hired. A memorable contestant in the first season of "The Apprentice," Manigault is expected to join President-elect Donald Trump's White House staff, according to...
Charles Manson reportedly out of prison for hospital treatment
Charles Manson is out of prison — and in a hospital, due to gastrointestinal problems, a report says. The infamous killer cult leader was removed from his permanent home in...
Homicide charges against WWE great Jimmy Snuka are dropped
A Pennsylvania judge has dropped the homicide charges against pro wrestling legend Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka -- who was accused of killing his girlfriend in a case that dates back more...
Chip Kelly juiciest of 5 options to save Jets' offense
A look at possible candidates to replace the retiring Chan Gailey as Jets offensive coordinator: John DeFillipo, Eagles QBs coach The 38-year-old mentored rookie Carson Wentz this season after spending...
Nobody wants to buy J.Lo’s luxe LA home
Her love don’t cost a thing, but Jennifer Lopez’s Los Angeles real estate might cost too much. A Hidden Hills mansion owned by the Bronx-born bombshell — a 17,129-square-foot pad...
Cops find child's body in frozen pond near missing boy's home
AURORA, Colo. — Divers looking for a 6-year-old boy who apparently wandered away from his suburban Denver home on New Year's Eve found the body of a child in a...
Inside Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' life on Broadway
The Broadway League was scrambling Tuesday for its members to authorize dimming the lights in honor of Debbie Reynolds and, perhaps, Carrie Fisher. Reynolds is probably a sure bet, since...
NAACP stages protest in Jeff Sessions' office
The NAACP staged a sit-in on Tuesday to protest the nomination of conservative U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions as the nation's next Attorney General, vowing to occupy his Mobile, Alabama, office...
Patriots chatter descends into bitter ESPN-on-ESPN insults
A routine debate over a backup NFL quarterback has escalated into a surprisingly heated personal feud between ESPN colleagues Adam Schefter and Trent Dilfer. Schefter defended his integrity Tuesday on WEEI Radio's "Kirk...
Baby boy dies after he's found unconscious at Harlem shelter
A 6-month-old boy died after being found unconscious at an East Harlem shelter Tuesday afternoon, police sources said. The infant was discovered unresponsive and struggling to breath at the Odyssey...
Bagel shop worker fired for refusing to serve cops
A cop-hating bagel-shop employee was fired after making derogatory remarks to police officers who were patronizing the Staten Island eatery. An owner of Tottenville Bagels Inc. told The Post that...
Wired editor Dadich steps down to start design firm
Wired Editor-in-Chief Scott Dadich, part of the tech vanguard at Condé Nast as the company scrambles to try and reinvent itself, is exiting to form his own design firm, the...
The assisted-living home where stars live out their golden years
Nearly every Sunday, until she was too weak to walk, Katharine Hepburn visited friends at the rambling retirement home in Englewood, NJ. She was hardly alone: Alan Alda, Alec Baldwin,...
The do's and don'ts of crafting the perfect online dating profile
If you’ve lost that log-in feeling, fear not! We're here to help you bag love at first (web)site. Dating sites expect a 37 percent hike in activity on Tuesday as staff...
'Mad Dog' pitches Mike Francesa as Stephen A. replacement
In a radiosphere of barkers, chopping off one mouth only spawns another. SiriusXM will need to replace Stephen A. Smith, who The Big Lead reports is bringing his early-afternoon show...
How a person can go from lust to murder
In John Hinckley Jr.’s mind it was love. He would look at her often and write her letters, and he had an aching to be near her. He thought she...
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of homeless man
A man who fatally shot a homeless guy near Bryant Park during a dispute last month has been arrested, cops said Tuesday. Terrell Dupree, 38, killed Terrance Walker, 27, on...
Knicks trying to postpone the return Porzingis wants
Kristaps Porzingis, who sat out the last two Knicks games with a sore left Achilles and was a practice spectator Tuesday, said “there’s a chance” he will play Wednesday against...
Elderly man punched multiple times at McDonald's
An elderly man was punched multiple times in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack at a Queens McDonald's, cops said Tuesday. The 79-year-old victim was inside the McDonald's on...
Dad admits choking daughter for posting nude Snapchat photos
A father in Tennessee has admitted choking his 14-year-old daughter after finding out she was posting nude photos of herself to Snapchat. Christian Amason, 45, was arrested by the Hamilton...
How Rangers can make their weakest spot a moot issue
They’re on their way back, are Rick Nash, Pavel Buchnevich and Mika Zibanejad, and when (and if) they are all healthy and can get some time together, then and only...
New device can smell cancer before doctors can detect it
Recent medical tests have revealed that it is possible to detect certain illnesses and conditions by analyzing the particles in someone's breath. Researchers are hopeful that a new device developed...
Holes in the Russian-hacking story, Democrats' religion problem, and other commentary
From the right: President-Elect Is Not a Potted Plant Democrats object to Donald Trump’s criticism of President Obama’s late moves, declaring “there can only be one president at a time.”...
'Racist' Chelsea fans convicted for shoving black man off train
PARIS — Four Chelsea fans were found guilty of racist violence Tuesday in Paris, almost two years after they allegedly blocked a black man from boarding a Paris metro train....
This lab is growing human skin to test cosmetics
Rabbits across the country can rest easier. A groundbreaking lab in Boston is growing human skin to sell to companies for cosmetics testing. MatTek Corp. collects skin cells from surgical waste...
Exterminator crashed city-owned car after night of drinking
A city Health Department exterminator lived up to the job title by getting drunk after work and totaling her city-owned vehicle in a multi-car pile-up.
Bill and Hillary are going to Trump's inauguration, too
Hillary Clinton will have a near-front-row seat to see Donald Trump sworn in as president. She will attend the inaugural ceremony Jan. 20 with former President Bill Clinton, according to...
Nets flameout charged with kidnapping and choking kid
In 2014, Jordan Williams was hiring a trainer to mount an NBA comeback. As recently as July 31, Williams was hinting at big things ahead. That dream is dead. The Nets second-round...
Shocked passengers watch helplessly as car falls off ferry
An unsecured car fell off a ferry and was lost at sea during a New Year's Eve trip in Australia. Nobody was injured, although the owner of the car apparently...
This LGBT group wants to arm the gay community
After a shooter killed 50 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando last June, Obama and lawmakers across the nation called for stricter gun laws. An LGBT advocacy group called the...
The Northern Lights sound like a 'Star Wars blaster'
This chilling noise coming from the Northern Lights over Christmas has left scientists scratching their heads. Tour guide Oliver Wright recorded the strange sounds while watching the Aurora in Sweden...
George W. Bush and Laura Bush will be at Trump's inauguration
Ex-President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush have announced plans to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump later this month in Washington. It was previously reported that...
Jets need new offense as Chan Gailey retires
The extreme Jets makeover has begun. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, who turns 65 on Thursday, announced his retirement Tuesday, and the Jets canned five other assistant coaches as the cleanup...
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt sell third California home in six months
When it rains, it pours — especially when it comes to real estate. Cute actor couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt have sold yet another luxury California home as part...
Doctor tries to perform tracheotomy with dinner knife on choking diner
A New Year’s Eve celebration turned into a nightmare when a Nebraska man choked on a piece of meat at a restaurant and a doctor tried to perform a tracheotomy...
Italian priest accused of hosting orgies, pimping out women
It’s hard out there for a . . . priest. Italian authorities are investigating a Catholic priest from Padua who has been accused of hosting orgies in his rectory — and pimping...
Meet the coach who will test the NFL's age limits
Could a 30-year-old really be the next head coach of your team? The answer, amazingly enough, is yes. Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay may not be the belle of the...
'Bachelor' contestants rack up huge bills for 'love'
As its 21st season begins, the TV show “The Bachelor” has harnessed the magical formula of drama, tears and the everlasting hope of finding a soul mate, and turned it...
Megyn Kelly is moving to NBC
Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly is jumping to NBC News after 12 years at the No. 1-rated cable news network, it was announced Tuesday. Kelly, who famously butted heads with...
92-year-old man falls on Second Avenue subway escalator
A frightening incident occurred on the Second Avenue subway line Monday when a 92-year-old man fell on one of its escalators. Mauro Lucentini was riding up the center escalator at...
NASA plans to build igloos for astronauts on Mars
The best building blocks for sustainable living on Mars may be in the form of ice, NASA researchers say — as the agency marches toward reaching the Red Planet by...
GOP backs off on gutting ethics office
Donald Trump 1, congressional Republicans 0. Republicans on Capitol Hill suddenly reversed course Tuesday and announced they wouldn't gut the Office of Congressional Ethics, just a couple of hours after...
Masahiro Tanaka's ace-like 2017 would put Yankees in a bind
The Yankees probably can’t win in 2017 unless Masahiro Tanaka performs again like a top-of-the-rotation stalwart. Yet, that might make winning in 2018 more difficult. Tanaka can opt out of...
Hear the exact moment a pool-jumping daredevil breaks himself
A daredevil who posts videos of dangerous jumps into hotel pools was left “destroyed” in a hospital following his latest high-risk stunt. Shocking CCTV footage shows YouTuber 8Booth’s legs smash...
Suit claims eatery manager screamed homophobic slur
A celebrity-friendly Manhattan brunch spot that was hit just last week with a racial discrimination lawsuit is now facing a new $1 million claim from a bartender who says a...
Dapper gunman tries to rob parking garage
A dapper thief armed with a gun tried to rob a Manhattan parking garage -- but fled empty-handed when an employee couldn't open the safe, police said Tuesday. The suspect...
Customers shell out over $1M to alter skinny MacBook Pro
Frustration over the minimalist design of Apple’s new MacBook Pro just got a few numbers attached to it. More than 11,000 customers have now shelled out more than $1 million...
Johnny Manziel's mean response to run-in with ex-girlfriend
Johnny Manziel's priorities still seem morbidly out of whack. While partying inside Miami's LIV nightclub on Sunday with several members of the Giants, the NFL flameout took to social media...
Obama is going out in a blaze of self-interest
Of all Barack Obama’s costumes, the most ill-fitting is that of the hawk. The guise doesn’t work for all sorts of ideological and historical reasons. Plus there’s the fact that...
Ford cancels plans for new $1.6B plant in Mexico
Ford has slammed the brakes on a plan to invest millions of dollars in a plant in Mexico and will instead upgrade a Michigan facility, crediting the move Tuesday as...
Jets defense gets some coaches fired
The Jets announced Tuesday that defensive line coach Pepper Johnson, outside linebackers coach Mark Collins and defensive backs coach Joe Danna were fired as part of a teardown after a disappointing season. Defensive...
Schumer does not approve of Trump's Twitter habit
WASHINGTON — Sen. Charles Schumer will take aim at President-elect Donald Trump’s favorite mode of communication during his first speech Tuesday as the newly minted Senate Democratic leader. “With all...
Brent Musburger angrily defends Oklahoma's woman-puncher twice
Brent Musburger had the chance to take it back. The veteran ESPN broadcaster had plenty of time to think about what he had said, to choose his words more carefully,...
Leopard terrorizes town in India, injuring 20
More than 20 residents of Raiganj, India, were injured while trying to subdue a wild leopard that ran loose in their town. The giant cat was eventually caught, but only...
Cuomo proposes free college tuition for struggling families
More than 200,000 students from families earning up to $125,000 a year would be able to attend New York state’s public colleges tuition-free under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov....
Baggage handler gets trapped in plane's cargo area during flight
A baggage handler somehow got taken on an unwanted ride in an airplane's cargo area. Reginald Gaskin, 45, was miraculously unharmed after getting crammed in with passengers' luggage aboard the 1½-hour Mesa Airlines-operated...
Trump slams House GOP's bid to gut ethics office
Donald Trump criticized House Republicans Tuesday for proposing to gut an independent ethics panel instead of focusing on on health care and tax reform. Trump’s took aim the GOP Congress...
Philadelphia brawl ends with cop beating down a teenager
Video surfaced on social media sites that allegedly shows a Philadelphia police officer throwing a teenager to the ground and then punching her repeatedly. The police had been responding to...
Of course this is Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Apprentice' catchphrase
Arnold Schwarzenegger made his “Celebrity Apprentice” hosting debut Monday night and revealed his aptly chosen catchphrase: “You’re terminated.” The new slogan — which replaces “You’re fired,” made famous by previous...
Wall Street starts new year with big gains as banks surge
Wall Street made big gains on Tuesday, its first day of trading in 2017, with all eyes on the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it zeroes in on the historic...
Knicks' fix of pathetic defense must start with Carmelo Anthony
The Knicks do play “D.’’ That’s “D’’ as in Disgraceful. This was the weakest of performances, and after the 115-103 Magic victory was in the books Monday night at the...
'Mein Kampf' becomes a best-seller in Germany
BERLIN — An annotated edition of "Mein Kampf," Adolf Hitler's notorious manifesto, has become a non-fiction best-seller in Germany. News agency dpa reported Tuesday that 85,000 copies of the book...
The Caribbean getaway perfect for both kids and parents
A family Caribbean vacation can feel as if you’re anywhere at all thanks to ubiquitous resorts with blasting pool music, gaudy playground colors and an over-abundance of so-so food that...
This naked man was too hot for Facebook
Facebook’s “nudie police” are out of control — again. The social network has apologized for taking down a photo of a Renaissance statue of the sea god Neptune after an...
'Pacman' Jones arrested for spitting on nurse, head-butting cop
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested early Tuesday for allegedly pushing and poking a man in the eye, spitting on a nurse’s hand and head-butting a police officer...
Wife had no idea Istanbul nightclub killer was in ISIS
The wife of the alleged ISIS gunman suspected of wiping out 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s Eve insists she had no idea her husband was a...
Teacher fatally hit by SUV, school bus while crossing the street
A 29-year-old school teacher was killed Tuesday morning when she was mowed over by two vehicles — first a hit-run SUV, then an empty school bus — as she crossed...
Mexico City's coolest new neighborhood has a suite stay
Mexico City is having a moment. The capital city saw a whopping 6.3 million foreign visitors in 2015, a 30 percent increase from 2012. But data doesn’t describe the way...
Cops find drunk pilot passed out in cockpit
CALGARY, Alberta -- An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before...
Twin uses super strength to save brother from fallen dresser
Dramatic nanny-cam video shows the unbelievable moment a toddler rescued his trapped twin brother after their bedroom dresser fell on top of him. The 2½-year-old boys, Brock and Bowdy Shoff...
Man shot on the Lower East Side
A man was shot in the shoulder during an early morning fight on the Lower East Side Tuesday, authorities said. The 31-year-old victim was standing next to his car near...
Woman who likes to be walked on a leash is missing
A 23-year-old Staten Island woman who became an internet sensation as part of the notorious “leash couple” has been missing since Christmas Eve, police said. Anna Teshu was last seen...
Mugger holds knife to woman's throat, slashes her hand
A mugger held a knife to a woman’s throat before grabbing her purse and slashing her near the South Street Seaport on Monday evening, cops said. The 25-year-old victim was...
Several dead in storms that rocked southern states
A powerful storm system that moved across the South on Monday killed four people in Alabama and left a trail of damage over several states, officials said. The line of...
Trump threatens to slam General Motors with 'big border tax'
President-elect Donald Trump is picking on GM for manufacturing cars in Mexico and shipping them "tax free" across the border. "General Motors is sending Mexican made model of Chevy Cruze...
Pesticide poisoning kills 4 children at home
AMARILLO, Texas — A poisonous gas believed to have been released when someone tried to wash away a pesticide that had been sprayed under a Texas home killed four children...
No proof Russian hacking influenced election: Trump spokesman
No evidence has emerged to suggest Russian hacking influenced the outcome of the US presidential election and it would be irresponsible to jump to conclusions before receiving a final intelligence...
Trump to name Robert Lighthizer as US trade rep
President-elect Donald Trump will name an official who served under President Ronald Reagan to be the US trade representative, the transition team announced Tuesday. Robert Lighthizer, who was deputy trade...
How red and blue states can avoid a nasty divorce
Shortly before I got married, I received a piece of sterling advice that I have been mulling a lot over the last year: “You have a big decision to make:...
This might be the most awkward New Year's Eve countdown of all time
Before we put 2016 completely behind us, you need to watch this video of the most awkward New Year countdown in the world, courtesy of an Aussie TV show. The...
House GOP votes to gut independent ethics office
WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Monday voted to eviscerate the Office of Congressional Ethics, the independent body created in 2008 to investigate allegations of misconduct by lawmakers after several bribery...
With Trump's win, America sees a brighter future
Americans have despaired over the state of the nation’s economy for eight long years, but now, even before Donald Trump officially becomes president, their outlooks are turning rosier. Last week,...
Cops searching for 6-year-old missing since New Year's Eve
AURORA, Colo. — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who is believed to have wandered away from his home on New Year's Eve....
A rotten Queens principal may finally be gone -- for good
Well, what do you know? An official who doesn’t deserve her job in a public school actually won’t have it. Last week, Manhattan Judge Manuel Mendez tossed the reinstatement petition...
Is this the real reason the Titanic sank?
A deadly combination of ice and fire shares collective blame for the sinking of the Titanic, according to a group of experts who believe a massive below-decks blaze weakened the...
Everything you need to know about getting fit in 2017
The promise of a new year brings with it the sure-to-be-broken promises of a leaner physique and healthier living. And every new year there are plenty of magazines published promising...
Chef found dead in Midtown home
A chef was found dead at his home in midtown Monday, and police are investigating the incident. A housekeeper discovered John Kekalos, 51, unconscious and unresponsive on the floor of...
If Giants want to party, they'd better win
Anyone who knows Odell Beckham Jr. — and the list on Sunday night in Miami Beach included Justin Bieber, Khloe Kardashian, Trey Songz, Fabolous and (gulp) Johnny Manziel — knows...
Cuomo defends commuting sentence of Brinks robbery getaway driver
Gov. Cuomo on Monday defended commuting the sentence of the getaway driver in the 1981 Brinks car robbery that left two cops and an armored car guard dead, saying she...
Kristaps Porzingis isn't pleased with Knicks' new plan for him
There is nothing scarier than an Achilles problem for a big man. Just ask Patrick Ewing. But Kristaps Porzingis isn’t worried the soreness in his left Achilles hasn’t entirely gone...
East Midtown rezoning plan might finally happen
It’s Z-Day for East Midtown. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the proposal to rezone the iconic but declining Grand Central-area office district, which is expected to begin the city’s...
Nonprofits would rather spite Trump than help those in need
"Nonprofits Brace for Big Changes Under Trump Administration.” “Progressive Foundations Brace for Trump Administration.” “California Endowment Commits $25 million to Fight Trump Changes.” “Advocacy Is a Battle Cry as Nonprofit...
A letter to Eli Manning on his 36th birthday
Happy Birthday, Eli. Hard to believe you turn 36 on Tuesday. Where have the years gone? I remember the day you awkwardly donned that Chargers cap on draft day when...
Giants have game-changers the Packers haven't seen yet
Every team evolves. The Packers may not recognize a few young Giants players who did not play much of a role in the visitors’ 23-16 loss at Lambeau Field on...
Ruben Diaz cost the Bronx 1,200 jobs — and it shouldn't 'feel good'
The Bronx is now entering its eighth year since Borough President Ruben Diaz killed plans for a mall at the Kingsbridge Armory that would have brought 1,200 new jobs. And...
Christian Hackenberg 'has to show some progress'
Quarterback Christian Hackenberg packed up his stuff Monday in the Jets locker room, eager to get home to Virginia to do some hunting. It was an odd rookie season for...
Why Cuomo is ditching his State of the State address
Gov. Cuomo’s ducking the Legislature this year and skipping his State of the State Address. Instead, he’ll deliver six regional speeches tailored to local audiences. That alone speaks volumes about...
The raw fish craze isn't dying anytime soon
It’s the most ubiquitous food trend tagged to Hawaii since the ill-advised ham-and-pineapple pizza. Love it or hate it, poké — a raw fish salad that can be an appetizer...
Jeremy Lin tries to fend off gloom of repeat hamstring injury
Jeremy Lin spoke for the first time since suffering his second hamstring injury of the season, saying it’s less severe and improving faster than his first. But he still wouldn’t...
The only healthy meal plan you need this year
Breakfast: Sweet-potato fritters with poached eggs and avocado Alice Liveing says: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s important to eat the right balance of nutrients...
This coffee shop is more like a time capsule
It’s definitely not Starbucks. In fact, the first impression you might get of Caffe Reggio, the Greenwich Village coffee house — yes, with two “f”s — is that its name...
Restaurants are serving up Jewish food — with a twist
Hanukkah may be over, but new interpretations of the humble latke, or fried potato, remain on winter menus. Schnippers is offering latke burgers, with a beef patty, a latke, caramelized...
Outgoing Port Authority exec to cash in with double-dip pension
The outgoing head of the Port Authority is set to receive a retirement benefit reserved for just him and about 50 other execs at the scandal-scarred agency — a double-dip...