US soldier in South Korea first serviceman to test positive for coronavirus
An American soldier based in South Korea has tested positive for coronavirus — the first US service member to be infected by the rapidly spreading deadly virus, officials announced Tuesday. The...
View ArticleEx-Sports Illustrated top editor lands at Los Angeles Times
Amid a round of voluntary buyouts, there is at least one high-profile new hire at the Los Angeles Times — even as sources say the newspaper has slipped deep into red ink. Chris Stone, who was forced...
View ArticleTrump again says RBG, Sonia Sotomayor should recuse themselves
Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg should recuse themselves from “Trump-related” cases, President Trump said Tuesday as he continued his barrage against the liberal judges...
View ArticleNew ‘animatronic’ Baby Yoda already sold out until December
You may need a bounty hunter to snag Baby Yoda. Hasbro’s new “Child Animatronic” version of the infant Star Wars character — which “giggles and babbles,” moves its ears back and forth and “sighs as if...
View ArticleFred Alger plans return to FiDi — 20 years after losing 35 people on 9/11
Fred Alger is returning downtown. The firm that lost 35 people on 9/11 has leased 50,040 square feet on the top three floors of 100 Pearl St. by Water Street — two of which are being newly built as a...
View ArticleThe Kelly Gang Inc. changes date of annual charity fundraiser
The Kelly Gang Inc. is moving its annual charity fundraiser from its original March 12 date to the evening of March 24 at media hotspot Michael’s Restaurant. “We picked the original date back in...
View ArticleModell’s renegotiating leases in attempt to avoid bankruptcy
Mitch Modell is trying to save his shirts. The New York-based, fourth-generation sports store owner on Tuesday sent a Hail Mary letter to 19 building and mall owners stating he needed them to “dig...
View ArticleJoe Douglas’ background shows what Jets makeover could be
INDIANAPOLIS — After nine months on the job, Jets general manager Joe Douglas will finally get to really shape the team’s roster. Yes, he already has made a few trades and signings since he was hired...
View ArticleNets’ Kenny Atkinson not playing playoff-positioning game
Kenny Atkinson doesn’t want to hear that the Nets should be looking to avoid playing top-seeded Milwaukee in the first round of the playoffs. Especially without a postseason berth even being sealed,...
View ArticleDemocratic debate winners and losers: How Bloomberg’s presence helped Bernie...
Shoot first, answer questions later! Democratic presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders withstood a barrage of attacks — some withering — Tuesday night from his six rivals, who mounted a last, best...
View ArticleCory Schneider finally gets a win as Devils rip Red Wings
DETROIT — Cory Schneider finally won a game, but afterward, much of the discussion was about a couple third-period incidents involving New Jersey rookie Jack Hughes. Schneider made 27 saves for his...
View ArticleDemocratic debate: CBS moderators blasted for losing control
CBS News moderators got slammed for failing to keep Tuesday night’s Democratic primary debate on track, as the event descended into chaos. The seven candidates on stage in Charleston, South Carolina,...
View ArticleBloomberg, Sanders differ on whether to relocate American embassy in Israel
Mike Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders, the only two Jewish candidates in the Democratic primary race, spoke about Israel and whether they would relocate the American embassy from Jerusalem back to Tel...
View ArticleBernie, Biden, CBS — Everyone lost at this week’s Democratic debate
If the Democratic confrontation last week in Nevada was “The Godfather” of debates, last night’s South Carolina debate wasn’t “The Godfather Part II” — a worthy followup to a great original. No, it was...
View ArticleDemocratic debate: Bernie Sanders won’t back down on support of Castro, Cuba
Socialist Bernie Sanders refused to retreat from his romantic views on Cuba and its late dictator Fidel Castro, even as the audience of the Democratic presidential debate in Charleston loudly booed...
View ArticleDennis Smith Jr. off to bench for make-or-break Knicks stage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Point guard Dennis Smith Jr.’s starting stint is over, as Elfrid Payton is expected to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury Wednesday when the Knicks face the Hornets...
View ArticleMets have first significant injury scare in J.D. Davis
LAKELAND, Fla. — The first significant injury scare of spring training is upon the Mets. J.D. Davis departed Tuesday’s game after jamming his left shoulder on a diving play at third base that kept him...
View ArticleNFL’s pass interference video rule is in jeopardy after one year
The NFL’s video review system for pass interference calls could be scrapped after one season. An offseason survey by the powerful competition committee, which recommends rules adjustments, shows strong...
View ArticleNYCFC fans to protest ‘home’ game at Red Bull Arena
NYCFC will host their first home game of 2019-20 soccer season Wednesday in quite unfamiliar territory and some fans are not pleased about that development. Many of NYCFC’s supporters clubs have...
View ArticleMcDonald’s auctioning $90K Golden Shamrock Shake for charity
McDonald’s is looking to give away a pot of gold — or more accurately, a cup of gold — in honor of its legendary Shamrock Shake. Mickey D’s iconic drink turns 50 this year and, in celebration of its...
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