Caitlin McCormack

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jack Morphet |Caitlin McCormack

A celebrated Argentinian chef and restaurateur who crafted a home-cooked meal for Pope Francis during his visit to New York City recalled his extensive preparation for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, including constructing a “holy grill” specially for the occasion. Ismael Alba, 66, is a chef and owner of Buenos Aires, a top-ranked Argentinian restaurant in the East Village.

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Caitlin McCormack

A liberal arts university in South Carolina with nearly two centuries of history could begin the process of closing by the end of April unless it finds a staggering $6 million for emergency funds. Limestone University, a private Christian liberal arts college in Gaffney — previously known as Limestone College, was founded in 1845 as one of the first women’s colleges in the country. It could now move towards online-only instruction or shuttering altogether on April 22 before the semester ends.

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Caitlin McCormack

A New Orleans commission has ordered the city council to rehire a clerk who had been fired over alleged sexual harassment in the workplace because it determined her actions didn’t harm the office’s “efficient operation.” Former Clerk of Council Lora Johnson was fired last year after the New Orleans City Council determined that she had created a hostile environment — including allegations of unwanted touching, demeaning language and intimidation — for her employees for at least 11 years,...

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Caitlin McCormack

A jealous ex allegedly sent poisoned chocolate Easter eggs to the home of her love rival, killing a 7-year-old boy and leaving two people in critical condition in Brazil. Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, allegedly purchased the chocolate eggs in a disguise at a supermarket and spiked them herself before they were delivered to the home of her ex-boyfriend’s new partner, 32-year-old Mirian Lira, according to reports.

1 month ago | nypost.com | Caitlin McCormack

A young grandmother’s body was found with her head gulped inside a 23-foot python’s mouth shortly after she disappeared while tending to the gardens near her home in Indonesia. Wa Siti, a 55-year-old grandmother, mysteriously vanished while she was out gardening, according to a report. One of her sons, Saimin, called family over to help search for her when he noticed she had left her basket abandoned in the yard.