November 22, 2017
Man goes to extreme lengths to highlight dangerous intersection
CLERMONT, Fla. — Authorities say a man angered over people driving dangerously through a busy intersection appeared to intentionally cause a crash there to highlight the problem. The Daily Commercial...
Tesla builds world's biggest lithium ion battery
MELBOURNE — Tesla Inc. has completed construction of the world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia, putting it on track to meet a 100-day deadline for switching the battery packs...
Ryan McDonagh will be 'shut down' until at least Sunday
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rangers began life — at least a short stint, they hope — without Ryan McDonagh, as their captain was sidelined for his team’s 6-1 victory over...
12 deaths at nursing home after hurricane ruled homicides
Authorities in Florida have declared the deaths of 12 of 14 nursing home patients who died after Hurricane Irma as homicides. Patients living at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills...
Sexting congressman alerted Capitol Police about 'revenge porn'
Rep. Joe Barton, whose nude pic was spread on the internet Wednesday, contacted Capitol Police in regards to the woman who had possession of it — possibly making him a...
Seton Hall has look of glory days' team: star alum turned rival
This was no ordinary film session for Dan Hurley. This was more like a trip down memory lane. In Angel Delgado, he sees a lot of Luther Wright and Jerry...
Dem congresswoman says Conyers should resign after accusations
Rep. Kathleen Rice on Wednesday became the first House Democrat to call on Rep. John Conyers of Michigan to resign following accusations of sexual misconduct and his admission that he...
Durant on heated moment with Westbrook: 'It's just ball'
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook said in the buildup before playing ex-teammate Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors that it was just another game. His play said otherwise. The...
Islanders rolling at Barclays — an arena they are itching to leave
Josh Bailey is piling up points and so is Islanders captain John Tavares. That’s good news for the team. Bailey scored 32 seconds into overtime with an extra-effort assist from...
Celtics can't win them all
MIAMI — Dion Waiters watched his 3-point try bounce off the rim, ricochet off the top of the backboard, then hit the rim again and somehow drop through the net....
Broadcom exec looks to kill Qualcomm purchase of NXP
As he angles to pull off the biggest tech merger of all time, Broadcom Chief Executive Hock Tan is meanwhile looking to scuttle Qualcomm’s $47 billion bid for NXP Semiconductors,...
Parents panic after school fails to list phone number
Since opening in September, Judith Kaye HS on the Upper East Side has had no phone number listed on its Department of Education Web page. Parents who called 311 out...
Roy Orbison’s sons sue over hologram debacle
The late singer-songwriter's sons are suing a company for failing to bring their dad back to life in the form of a hologram.
Knicks put together a historic run in win over Raptors
Now that’s a Thanksgiving run. The third-quarter numbers were historic. It was 28-0 in all — more like an NFL run than an NBA one. Yes, the Knicks scored a...
New York's indoor vaping ban goes into effect
A statewide ban on using e-cigarettes indoors in New York took effect on Wednesday. The electronic devices are no longer allowed anywhere regular cigarettes are banned. That includes restaurants, workplaces,...
Rangers enjoy rare laugher without Ryan McDonagh
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rangers will wake up on Thanksgiving with many things to be grateful for, and this gift of a victory is one of them. On a night...
Nets tried everything to stop LeBron — and none of it worked
CLEVELAND — After beating the Knicks last week, LeBron James had crowned himself the King of New York. On Wednesday, he tyrannized the Nets, torturing them like extras in “Game...
McCown, Peppers getting it done for NFL class of 2002
Ed Reed hasn’t played football in four years. Jeremy Shockey and Albert Haynesworth haven’t been on the field since 2011. Clinton Portis and Brian Westbrook haven’t suited up since 2010....
Ex-Obama Cabinet member rips Hillary for bashing Bill's accusers
A former Obama administration Cabinet official lashed out at Hillary Clinton for disparaging the women who accused her husband Bill of sexual misconduct or assault. “Not only did people look...
Conyers refuses to resign amid sex harassment claims
Defiant Congressman John Conyers said Wednesday he wouldn’t be stepping down, despite allegations he used taxpayer money to pay off a sexual harassment complaint. The longest serving member of the...
Man accused of beating mother with gun over deer meat
A man in Vermont was accused of beating his mother with a rifle on Saturday after she allegedly stole deer meat from him, a report said. According to the Rutland...
De Blasio spent $18K on trip to Miami for mayors conference
Mayor de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and a dozen underlings spent more than $18,000 on a taxpayer-funded junket to Miami Beach earlier this year, according to records released Wednesday....
An idyllic Swiss village will pay you $25K to live there
Things are getting so lonely in an idyllic Swiss mountain village, officials wants to pay people $25,000 to move there for good. The initiative aims to repopulate the community of...
Kony Ealy plays down the Panthers 'revenge' he wants badly
Kony Ealy wore his best poker face. The Jets defensive end showed no emotion. He repeated the same clichés over and over. He pretended as if Sunday’s game against the...
You’ve been cooking pasta all wrong, says celeb chef
A top chef has revealed the simple mistakes that people make when cooking pasta with tomato sauce. It may be a simple and comforting staple dish, but it seems that...
Police dog can probably do more pushups than you
GULF SHORES, Ala. - An Alabama police dog shown on video doing pushups with two officers is a big hit on the internet - and a public safety reminder. Al.com...
How the Jets plan to attack Cam Newton
The Jets’ target this week stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 245 pounds. He can run. He can pass. He can run through tackles. He can give defenses migraines. He is Cam...
'Half-dressed' Conyers reportedly called staffer to office
A powerful Washington DC lawyer reportedly said she was berated by Congressman John Conyers while working for him and was once summoned to his office where he was not wearing...
Giving thanks for the historic Jets blooper that keeps on giving
Al Michaels: You’ve got a busted play here … Cris Collinsworth: (laughing) … Oh, no … Michaels: … and Sanchez gets hit … the ball is loose and it’s alive...
Mets trying to pluck the workhorse behind Indians dominant bullpen
In a quiet holiday week, the Mets are getting a better idea about the free-agent bullpen landscape. One proven reliever is imperative to augment Jeurys Familia, AJ Ramos and Jerry...
Decapitated MS-13 victim stabbed 100 times, heart ripped out of chest
A man murdered earlier this year by the MS-13 street gang was stabbed more than 100 times, decapitated and had his heart torn out of his chest and buried with...
Two more women accuse Al Franken of groping
Two more women have reportedly accused Senator Al Franken of groping them during campaign events nearly a decade ago. The women told The Huffington Post that the Minnesota democrat grabbed...
Even dogs are eating kale now
Chefs have created the ultimate mouth-watering dish — for dogs. The mega-posh meal, which has been dubbed 'a la' bark' was put together by experts at gourmet dog food brand...
The best gifts for diehard New Yorkers
Whether you're hunting for a grand present or a simple stocking stuffer, New York-themed items are a sure bet. So this holiday season, choose gifts filled with city pride for...
300 gallons of maple syrup ruined by 'disturbed' ax-wielding suspect
Police in Vermont are searching for a suspect accused of putting holes into eight maple syrup barrels earlierthis week, resulting in the ruin of at least 300 gallons of the...
Deputy films mother bear, 2 cubs at shopping mall
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Three bears rummaging through trash cans outside a Tahoe City shopping mall are becoming a social media sensation after a Northern California deputy caught them on...
Slain Baltimore cop was set to testify against fellow officers
A Baltimore homicide detective was killed with his own service weapon as he was preparing to testify against fellow officers indicted in a drug-running scheme. Sean Suiter, 43, was fatally...
Crisis PR firms are cashing in on sex harassment scandals
Sexual assault allegations have been a goldmine for crisis management firms.
Giants relishing Thanksgiving spotlight that they dimmed
LANDOVER, Md. — It is the kind of week when this kind of chatter could be heard inside the Giants locker room: “My all-time favorite is ham,’’ Landon Collins said....
Did Derek Jeter run Marlins announcers out of town?
Derek Jeter continues to draw suspicion over his early dealings as Marlins owner. First was Jeter's decision last month to let go of four front office members, including Miami baseball...
What city singles should be thankful for this holiday
What are New York’s singles thankful for this season? Are we thankful to live in a city where each new season brings an influx of men and women to this...
Wince or laugh at another year of American absurdity
Tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey, is unjustly blamed for what mere gluttony does, making Americans comatose every fourth Thursday in November. But before nodding off, give thanks for another...
Peter Thiel may be looking to buy Gawker
Venture capitalist Peter Thiel may be looking to buy online news site Gawker.com, BuzzFeed said Wednesday. Thiel's lawyers have objected to the currently ongoing sale process of Gawker.com, saying that...
Thanksgiving: The presidential tradition from Washington to Trump
The first Thanksgiving in the New World was celebrated in 1621, nearly a year after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1789, George Washington became...
The mystery behind 'Superstore' co-star's wheelchair
“Black Friday,” that post-Thanksgiving orgy of shopping and bargain-hunting, has descended upon us in stores and malls nationwide. The irony of the day isn’t lost on Colton Dunn vis a...
Kindergarten teacher busted for child porn, stealing kids' undies
An upstate New York kindergarten teacher was busted this week for having a stash of kiddie porn in his bedroom -- and children's underwear stuffed in his mattress, Rochester federal...
Scouts believe Shohei Ohtani will sign with Yankees
Even without mega-millions to spend, the Yankees are considered the favorites to land two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani after he is posted by the Nippon Ham Fighters late next week....
Boy finally gets kidney after dad's parole delayed transplant
ATLANTA — A potentially life-saving kidney transplant has given a Georgia family a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, nearly two months after the operation was controversially delayed. A.J....
Nazi student can stay at college, but banned from campus
A self-proclaimed Nazi who attends a Florida university and allegedly shared an image of himself holding a rifle and making threatening statements will be allowed to stay in school --...
This might be the most painful tattoo on Earth
People get tattoos for all kinds of reasons: to memorialize loved ones, to achieve a certain aesthetic. Then there are masochists who seek out the Brutal Black Project. Per Vice,...
Dogs really, really want us to be happy: study
Of all the animals mankind interacts with on a regular basis, dogs have always seemed to be the most in tune with our emotional states. New research has attempted to...
FTC weighs probe of TripAdvisor over scrubbed rape reports
US regulators are weighing a probe of TripAdvisor following complaints that the site had scrubbed negative customer reviews of Mexican hotels from travelers who said they had been victims of...
Couple featured on Gronkowski 'erotica' book lose lawsuit
To football fans, he is the "Gronk." To a couple unwittingly enmeshed in a less-than-literary work of fiction featuring him, it was an invasion of their privacy. To a panel...
Men ran prostitution ring out of old folks home: cops
Two Massachusetts men were busted for running a prostitution ring-- that sometimes operated out of an old age home, cops said. Randy Lambach, 45, allegedly trolled the Pittsfield for potential...
Darrelle Revis signs with Chiefs, who are ready to set him loose
Revis Island has reopened for business. The Chiefs signed former Jets superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis on Wednesday in a stunning late-season move. Revis has been out of work since the...
How a homeless man's selfless act changed his life
A homeless man used the last $20 in his pocket to buy gas for a stranded motorist because he feared for her safety — and what she did next changed...
What could sway Shohei Ohtani's MLB team choice
Now that part one of Major League Baseball's biggest offseason mysteries -- Will Shohei Ohtani leave Japan? -- has been solved, it is on to part two. Which team will...
Perv gymnastics doctor speaks: 'A forest fire out of control'
After pleading guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault Wednesday, for which he will face at least 25 years in prison, Larry Nassar said he is "horribly sorry." The former...
The NFL ratings slump is getting worse
The TV audience for NFL games steepened its slide in Week 11, losing 1 million viewers versus last year’s season-to-date average. The 6.3 percent slump — worsening from comparable declines...
Trump Organization backing out of Trump SoHo hotel
The Trump Organization is checking out of the struggling Trump SoHo hotel for good, according to a new report. The Trump family real estate company is being bought out of...
Facebook will show you if you liked Russian propaganda
NEW YORK — Facebook says it will show users if they followed or 'liked' Russia propaganda accounts on its service or on Instagram. The company said Wednesday it will launch...
Former city schools chancellor may be next in line for CUNY
Former New York City Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew is being touted a candidate to become the next chancellor of CUNY, The Post has learned. Insiders said Crew’s resume makes him...
Richard Spencer banned from dozens of European nations
A leading figure in the U.S. white nationalist movement said Wednesday that he hasn't received government confirmation of his reported ban from entering more than two dozen European countries. Poland's...
Man convicted in killing over New Jersey Devils hat comment
PHILADELPHIA — A man was convicted of stabbing another man to death near a popular Philadelphia park because of a comment about the killer's New Jersey Devils hat. Philly.com reported...
Manson killers should stay locked up and other comments
Victim’s sister: Keep Manson Family Locked Up The sister of actress Sharon Tate, the most famous of Charles Manson’s 10 murder victims back in 1969, says she’s not “breathing a...
Giants feeling the pain before their second game in 5 days
It is not easy for NFL players to prepare for, and then participate in, a game four days after playing in one. That is the assignment this week for the...
Thirsty thieves steal 1,800 gallons of vodka from distillery
LOS ANGELES — Police are searching for thieves who swiped more than 1,800 gallons of vodka from a Los Angeles distillery. Investigators say the suspects sawed through dead bolts to...
Doug Jones slams Roy Moore as 'abuser' in attack ad
The Alabama Democratic Senate candidate running against Roy Moore unveiled a tough new attack ad Wednesday highlighting the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct lodged against the Cotton State Republican. The...
The inside story of Apple's HomePod is pure tragedy
It doesn’t make its own smartphone (anymore), and it doesn’t have a regular computer either. But Amazon is the undisputed king of voice computing at home. Its Echo devices sell...
Woman claims boss raped her after giving her a drink at Times Square hotel
A woman told cops her boss raped in his Times Square hotel room -- after he gave her orange juice that made her pass out, police said Wednesday. The 36-year-old...
Brawl over birthday cake leads to deadly stabbing
A fight over a birthday cake left one man Connecticut dead and another in jail facing murder charges, reports said. Carlos Gonzalez-Oliver, 41, is being held on a $1 million...
All your man wants for Christmas is erectile dysfunction pills
Sales of erectile dysfunction drugs in Britain double in the lead-up to Christmas as men prepare for an extra-frisky festive season. Pharmacies have reported a 61 percent increase in demand...
There's one big thing missing from the 'Mean Girls' musical
Tina Fey celebrated the opening of “Mean Girls” in Washington, DC, Sunday night with an upbeat but politics-free party at the Atrium at Old Ebbitt Grill. Fey and her producers,...
You'll be happier if you put up holiday decorations early: study
Science has spoken: People who put up Christmas decorations early are happier. Steve McKeown, a psychoanalyst and owner of The McKeown Clinic, told Unilad that putting decorations up early is a...
Politicians try to ban skimpy outfits in war against 'bikini baristas'
It’s a battle of shirts versus skins. Baristas, whose uniforms consist of bikinis, are heading to federal court on Tuesday to argue that their First Amendment rights have been violated...
Couple slept in disgusting bed bug infestation for years
A disgusting video shows thousands of bed bugs crawling around a bedroom where a couple slept throughout a six-year infestation. The blanket on top of the bed is covered in...
LaGuardia Airport briefly became traffic hell for travelers
The holiday traffic at LaGuardia Airport got so bad during the pre-Thanksgiving crush Wednesday that passengers said city buses were dumping them outside the grounds. “#MTA has a Thanksgiving gift...
Confessions of a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line operator
It's Thanksgiving morning and you haven’t defrosted the turkey. Who ya gonna call? Probably Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line, where 50 professionally trained operators are standing by to field phone calls and...
Now there's 'distracted boyfriend' meme fan fiction
The “distracted boyfriend” meme has been an instant classic since going viral earlier this year. People put various captions or images over a stock photo of a man checking out...
Famous horse sues 'Ray Lewis' bourbon for bailing on tab
Ray Lewis' last NFL game was a playoff loss to Denver. A bronco is going after him again. The former NFL star linebacker was saddled with a lawsuit by an...
Delicious, easy cocktails to kickstart Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey? Check. Pumpkin pie? Check. Seasonal adult beverages? Uh-oh . . . Fear not. Bryan Schneider, head bartender at low-key West Village steakhouse Quality Eats, has put a festive spin on classic...
Congressman's lewd pic to woman leaked online
A Texas congressman was forced to apologize Wednesday after a penis pic and lurid message he once sent a woman leaked online. Republican Rep. Joe Barton distanced himself from other...
Roy Moore's communications director abruptly quits
Embattled Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore’s communications director abruptly quit — but would not explain why, a new report said Wednesday. John Rogers confirmed his resignation in a phone...
People judge married couples with different last names
What’s in a name? A lot, according to researchers from the University of Nevada. Whether a woman takes her husband’s name after marriage or not, people pass judgment on the...
Marines probed for shouting racial slurs in drunk videos
The US Marine Corps has opened an investigation into a bunch of boozed-up leathernecks caught on video yelling racial slurs. Snapchat footage of the offensive service members spread after being...
This playlist is key for a drama-free Thanksgiving
Dial down the family drama with a Thanksgiving playlist that’s palatable for almost everyone at the dinner table. N.E.R.D. featuring Rihanna – “Lemon” https://youtu.be/L_u97PqWX6g It’s not just the hip-hop-loving brother...
This female motorbike force wants to curb crime in India's 'rape capital'
Cops in India are revving up their crackdown on sexual harassers -- by unleashing a badass all-gal motorcycle squad. The lady cops will start patrolling the streets of Delhi next...
Aly Raisman: How does USA gymnastics stop another perv doctor
Hours after disgraced Team USA doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault in a Lansing, Mich., courthouse, one of his most famous victims believes it's too...
Political action committee tries to cash in on Trump support for Moore
A PAC supporting Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore despite sexual misconduct allegations against him hopes President Trump’s backing translates into a pile of campaign cash. A Thanksgiving-themed email with...
Drunk cop left Walmart with $830 in unpaid groceries: police
A cop in Dallas who reeked of alcohol “strolled” out of a Walmart one day ahead of Thanksgiving with more than $800 of unpaid groceries, police said. Officer Christopher Hankins,...
Whales love a nice exfoliating rub down
Whales travel to the Canadian Arctic each year for a spot of exfoliation, reveals new research. The study shows that bowhead whales molt and rub on large rocks -- enabling...
Ex-intern says Rose made her watch S&M movie scene
Another woman has come forward to accuse disgraced TV host Charlie Rose of sexual harassment, saying he forced her to watch a movie involving S&M in his home — and...
St. John's real season begins now
Two years ago, St. John’s entered the Maui Invitational knowing the results would not be favorable. Last year, in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, the Red Storm had...
How bad can Thanksgiving go? The massacre Giants fans should forget
LANDOVER, Md. -- This will be one last chance for the 2-8 Giants, with the nation watching on Thanksgiving night, to change the perception of them as ... you guessed...
College student who was 'nice to everybody' found dead in a parking lot
A college student who was "nice to everybody" was found dead in a parking lot in a tiny Texas town — the first murder there in nearly two decades, officials...
Russian bots target FCC in attempt to get net neutrality repealed
Russian hackers are trying to influence the fight over net neutrality, and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says the feds are refusing to cooperate with investigations into the fraud....
Many don't want politics with pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, poll finds
WASHINGTON — Pass the turkey — but maybe hold the politics. The already-fraught topic now includes allegations of sexual misconduct against politicians of various political stripes. From GOP President Donald...
Peter Thiel has sold most of his remaining Facebook stake
Facebook’s first major investor Peter Thiel has sold three-quarters of his remaining stake in the social network as part of a previously established trading plan, a regulatory filing showed. Thiel,...
The encouraging conversation Jason Day had with Tiger Woods
Like golf fans, Jason Day is waiting and hoping that Tiger Woods can return to something close to his dominant form. Day, the 2015 PGA Championship winner, has a close...
Congressional Black Caucus member wants Conyers to step down
Rep. Gregory Meeks said Wednesday that veteran Rep. John Conyers should step down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while the House Ethics Committee probes allegations of...
Former ethics chiefs: Kellyanne Conway should get the boot
The ethics chiefs for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have called for President Trump’s top adviser Kellyanne Conway to get the boot after she slammed the Democratic candidate...
Clown working at 'haunted barn' accused of groping women
Even Pennywise would be ashamed. A real-life creepy clown working at a Wisconsin “haunted barn” is accused of groping two women, court records show. “Do you want me to Donald...
Murder suspect dies of cancer hours after he's charged
A man was arrested for murder Tuesday after evading police for eight months — then died of cancer just hours later. Albany cops busted Taron Robinson, 30, Tuesday afternoon and...
Gators celebrate Thanksgiving early by swallowing whole turkeys
The Gator Crusader, an alligator handler from Orlando, Florida, is most thankful for his reptilian friends, so of course he can't leave them out of his Thanksgiving celebrations. He made...
Kindergartner bags massive deer under new hunting age law
A Wisconsin 6-year-old wasted no time killing a deer after a new state law was passed eliminating the state's minimum hunting age. Just a week after Gov. Scott Walker signed...
Teens charged with beating football teammate unconscious
Four standout football players at a Minnesota high school beat a teammate unconscious during a house party in October, leaving the teen with a concussion and “scared to go to...
How Gary Cohn basically hung up on Donald Trump
The president’s top economic adviser cut off a lengthy phone conversation with a long-winded President Trump by telling the commander-in-chief that he was “brilliant,” faking a bad connection and hanging...
Nobody saw $117K heist pulled off in middle of a restaurant
VIENNA -- Austrian police say cyber thieves transferred bitcoins worth more than 100,000 euros ($117,000) from a man's account while he was logged in on a restaurant's public wireless network....
Louisville won't touch recruit who brought down Rick Pitino
Louisville has announced that freshman forward Brian Bowen will not play for the school and that the Cardinals have parted ways with men's basketball assistant coach Kenny Johnson. The 6-foot-7...
The Chip Kelly sweepstakes are down to two
The race is on for Chip Kelly, as breakneck as his storied hurry-up offensive scheme. Kelly will be returning to the collegiate ranks next season, and his options have dwindled...
Autistic boy suffocated by 400-pound man during 'fit': cops
A nearly 400-pound man killed his autistic stepgrandson when he tried to restrain him during a "fit," according to reports. Donald Martin Jr., 58, of Ohio was nabbed Friday on...
Wild bears get caught looking for late-night snack at Taco Bell
Police in California chased three bears away from a Taco Bell during the store's off hours. Despite having their meal interrupted, the bears left without incident and no arrests were...
$5.3M 'Robby the Robot' is world's most expensive movie memorabilia
Robby the Robot from the sci-fi film "Forbidden Planet" has become the world’s most expensive piece of classic movie memorabilia after selling for $5.3 million. The seven-foot-tall robot was a...
Couple wins $10K in groceries while fighting theft charges
A couple in Utah, who were reportedly awarded $10,000 of free groceries on Friday, were in court just the day before on charges of theft, a report said. According to...
Celebs rally for sex trafficking victim who got life for killing her abuser
Celebrities are rallying around a sex trafficking victim turned convicted murderer who's in jail for life for killing a man who paid her for sex when she was 16. Cyntoia...
Disgusting gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sexual assaults
LANSING, Mich. — A sports doctor accused of molesting girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple charges of sexual assault and will...
Cam Newton posts his mug shot to prove point
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton lit up social media on Tuesday, getting an early jump on Thanksgiving by giving thanks for the “second chance” he got after being arrested in...
Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' racket to hit auction block
The tennis racket used by Billie Jean King during the epic "Battle of the Sexes" match is set to sell for $200,000 at auction. On September 20, 1973, Wimbledon Champion...
Search for missing Argentine sub reaches 'critical phase'
The search for a missing Argentinian submarine reaching a "critical phase" Wednesday, but two of the country’s politicians cited a 35-year-old war in rejecting British assistance, according to reports. A...
P&G is challenging Peltz's win in vote recount
Nelson Peltz won’t be joining Procter and Gamble’s board any time soon. Just one week after a preliminary count by an independent auditor showed that the billionaire activist investor behind...
Former RNC head blasts Trump's endorsement of Roy Moore
Michael Steele, the former head of the Republican National Committee, said President Trump's tacit endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore who's been accused of sexually molesting minors would do...
Students seriously hurt in botched science experiment
Four students at an all-girls Catholic high school in the Bronx were left “singed” by flames and hospitalized when their chemistry teacher performed an experiment that went awry, school officials...
ESPN's Darren Rovell pisses off entire continent with one meal
Australia's humble meat pie has made its way to America after company Four’N Twenty announced a partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers. An influx of pies will be a welcome sight...
Catholic school really thought this statue was a good idea
An Australian Catholic school was forced to cover up a “suggestive” statue — of a saint handing a young boy bread. Blackfriars Priory School in Adelaide apologized Wednesday for the...
Part of your pumpkin spice latte may actually be making you skinnier
Christmas spice cinnamon helps shed the pounds, new research suggests. Experiments have shown the main ingredient in the superfood -- called cinnamaldehyde -- burns fat in humans, adding to evidence...
Jay-Z mocks LeBron over 'king of New York' brag
Sorry, LeBron, there is only one king of New York. Following the Cavaliers' 104-101 comeback victory over the Knicks last week, LeBron James declared himself Big Apple royalty on Instagram,...
NYPD detective accused of torching 'cheating' hubby's clothes is all grins
The NYPD detective arrested for allegedly torching her cop hubby’s clothes in a jealous rage flashed a big grin before and after her Long Island arraignment on Wednesday — and...
The NFL noticed Landon Collins becoming a monster again
The awards and accolades have not exactly hovered over the Giants this season like all those Thanksgiving Day parade floats set to be inflated. Individual honors rarely come to players...
The predictable LaVar Ball-Lakers war is coming
A father who didn't think a couple high school basketball coaches were qualified to coach his sons isn't stopping with the professionals. It took less than five weeks into Lonzo...
Bills realize the stupidity of their quarterback decision
The Bills did not screw up this easy decision. Coach Sean McDermott announced Wednesday that Tyrod Taylor would return as the team's starting quarterback Sunday against the Chiefs, days after he...
Multiple injured in separate overnight shootings
Four people were injured -- two critically -- in separate multiple shootings in the city overnight, police said. The first incident happened when a gunman opened fire in Brooklyn, striking...
NYPD official who was punished for unwanted kiss gets promoted
An NYPD official who was once punished following allegations that he planted an unwanted kiss on a subordinate was promoted Tuesday, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Veteran cop Timothy Kelly...
US commission recommends washing-machine tariffs to curb imports
The US International Trade Commission on Tuesday recommended tariffs to keep Samsung and LG from flooding the US market with inexpensive washers, a step that would protect American appliance giant...
Steve Kerr: Why Phil Jackson was ruined with Knicks
Warriors coach Steve Kerr gave a thoughtful assessment of the failed Phil Jackson presidential regime, feeling the Zen Master was due bad luck after his record-setting "11 Rings" coaching career,...
Wounded North Korea defector on road to recovery
The disease-riddled soldier shot several times while defecting from North Korea is on the road to recovery -- thanks in part to a steady diet of Korean pop music and...
Veteran cop faces firing over vile social media posts
A cop in Chicago could be fired after repeatedly posting racist and insensitive comments on Facebook — including a cartoon of a boy urinating on the word “Allah” and a...
Meg Whitman's surprise exit pounds Hewlett Packard's stock
Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise plunged more than 6 percent in early trading Wednesday after chief executive officer Meg Whitman’s decision to step down from the role took investors by...
Half of voters think Al Franken should resign: poll
Fifty percent of American voters think Sen. Al Franken should resign over allegations of sexual misconduct against him, while 46 percent said he should be expelled from the Senate, according...
Uber faces fresh heat after covering up data breach
Struggling ride-hailing firm Uber faces a fresh regulatory crackdown after disclosing it paid hackers $100,000 to keep secret a massive breach last year that exposed personal data from around 57...
White House flip-flops on Trump having a 'low-key day'
The White House quickly corrected itself Wednesday morning when a spokeswoman said she's expecting a "low-key day" while President Trump spends the Thanksgiving holiday at his Mar-a-Lago resort, coming back...
Matt Ryan and wife expecting twins
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will have two new fans to cheer him on with wife Sarah next season. On Tuesday, the couple of six years announced they are expecting twins...
Trump rips NFL after report on new national anthem policy
President Trump blasted the NFL in a tweet Wednesday after a report said the league is considering keeping players in the locker room during the national anthem next year if...
Maria Sharapova investigated for real estate conspiracy
NEW DELHI — Maria Sharapova is being investigated by police in India in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case involving a real estate company that used the tennis star to...
Lebanon's prime minister puts resignation on hold
BEIRUT — Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced Wednesday he was putting his resignation on hold to give way for more consultations nearly three weeks after he unexpectedly announced he...
North Korea responds after Trump adds it to terror list
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has called U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to relist it as a state sponsor of terrorism a "serious provocation" that justifies its development of...
Trump escalates LaVar Ball feud: 'Poor man's Don King'
On Wednesday morning President Trump renewed his attack against the father of a college basketball player released from China after being arrested for shoplifting – calling him a "poor man's...
8 passengers rescued after Navy plane crash, 3 still missing
Eight people were rescued and three remained missing Wednesday after a US Navy plane crashed into the western Pacific Ocean while en route to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagean,...
Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide over slaughter of Muslims in Bosnia
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations' Yugoslav war crimes tribunal convicted Bosnian Serb military chief Gen. Ratko Mladic on Wednesday of genocide and crimes against humanity, and sentenced him...
These old biddies get down with male escorts on the dance floor
Nightclubs in Brazil are catering to older women looking for an evening on the dance floor with a younger gentleman. At Noite Dançante ("Dancing Night"), male escorts are paid up...
Gayle King talks Charlie Rose scandal on 'Colbert'
When Gayle King scheduled Tuesday's appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," her plan was to discuss "Oprah's Favorite Things," a holiday project with her friend Oprah Winfrey. But...
It's not Ntilikina's play that convinces Jarrett Jack he's for real
The kid listens. And that is half the battle for rookie Frank Ntilikina, according to veteran Knicks point guard Jarrett Jack, who has found it is so much easier to...
Navy says aircraft carrying 11 passengers, crew crashes into Pacific
TOKYO — A plane carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday while on the way to the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, the Navy said....
Giants' possible O-line answer is the unluckiest man in the NFL
He knows, and is able to recite, every lousy record, one after another, in painstaking detail. John Greco is an expert on losing. “My two best seasons were 7-9,’’ Greco...
McDonald's to demolish museum commemorating first restaurant
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has announced it will demolish a suburban Chicago museum that's a replica of the hamburger chain's first restaurant. Ray Kroc built his first restaurant...
Jets fans need to start rooting for the Patriots
This may feel like rooting for higher taxes, a flooded basement and your car to break down, but Jets fans need to spend the next month pulling for … the...
Animal activists disrupt Utah governor's turkey pardon
SALT LAKE CITY — Two animal rights activists disrupted the Utah governor's Thanksgiving pardoning of a turkey Tuesday, rushing the podium and shouting as the CEO of a turkey plant...
Why the Giants are lock to cover against the Redskins
Ben McAdoo, I feel your pain. Just as the Giants coach enters Week 12 with a 2-8 record, this column must claim ownership of an ugly 3-8 mark on Locks...
Dellin Betances: The manager option who would be popular choice
Dellin Betances said he hasn’t been closely following the Yankees’ search for Joe Girardi’s replacement or checking the internet to see if his name has been linked to trade rumors....
Ex-‘Substitute Teacher of the Year’ accused of molesting 12-year-old girl
A Northern California teacher — who once was named "substitute teacher of the year" — was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of molesting a 12-year-old girl, authorities said. Chad Zitzner, 45,...
Sterling Shepard 'not feeling well' and is doubtful for Redskins
The Giants are not exactly in great shape with another game coming sooner rather than later. Receiver Sterling Shepard was not on the field for Tuesday’s light practice, and it...
3-year-old killed, 3 others injured after teen crashes fleeing police
WATERBURY, Conn. — Authorities said a teenage driver fleeing police in Connecticut crashed his car at an intersection, killing a 3-year-old and injuring three other people on the sidewalk. State...
Woman charged with 105 counts of animal cruelty
DURANGO, Colo. — A Colorado woman has been charged with 105 counts of animal cruelty as a result of a lengthy investigation into mistreatment on her property. The Durango Herald...
Eagles will have a hard time shaking off the Bears
The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. Bears (+13 ½)...
What your eyes say about your health
You knew your eyes were responsible for seeing and adding to your looks, but did you know that they tell a lot about your health too? It’s true——your eye doctor...
Bengals will keep the Browns winless — and cover, too
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. BENGALS...