MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

'I was sickened that this man I idolized was raping me': Bill Cosby faces another accusation from a woman stemming from 1969 incident

Another woman has come forward claiming she was drugged and raped by comedian Bill Cosby 45 years ago.

Florida man gets 105 years in prison after ‘nationwide sextortion’ of girls

Lucas Chansler, 31, of St. Johns County admitted he used online threats to extort pornographic images from children in August. He pleaded guilty to nine counts of producing pornography.

‘THE MOST DISRESPECTFUL’: Cop gives veteran a traffic ticket in the middle of escort to soldier’s funeral

Private Steven Allen died in a military training exercise in Alberta in early November, but that didn’t make a difference as a Victoria, B.C., cop wrote Debbi Ferguson a ticket for obstructing her license plate.

EXCLUSIVE 'I was dropping the brick down on his face': Disturbing testimony shows Brooklyn man's role in torture, murder of Earle Obermuller

Harrowing testimony by a Brooklyn thug who pleaded guilty to the torture and suffocation murder of a pot dealer sent the victim’s shattered mother fleeing from the courtroom in tears.

'I want to be intimately involved with a black rhino': Texas hunter awaits federal permit to down endangered beast

An avid Texas hunter may not get his $350,000 safari after all.

SO CRUEL: Bono's cycling injury forces U2 to cancel weeklong 'Tonight' stint

WHAT GAUL! France's former first lady Valerie Trierweiler spills dirt on cheating President Francois Hollande

The former First Lady of France is stabbing President Francois Hollande with a poison pen, revealing in a new memoir how his philandering drove her to a suicide attempt.

Ferguson cop who killed Michael Brown allegedly caught on video harassing man in his own yard

Mike Arman says Darren Wilson unlawfully arrested him and violated his rights in a 15-second video that shows an officer alleged to be Wilson cursing and threatening him.

'He's not responding to anything and bleeding from the back of his head': N.C. teen accidentally shot through hotel room wall

Teenagers at a Raleigh soccer tournament wore the initials N.C. on their wrists in honor of a 13-year-old player was accidentally shot and killed through a hotel room wall while lying in bed.

Lovett: Mandate? Cuomo did worse than de Blasio in New York City

When Mayor de Blasio won election last year by a commanding 49 points, Steven Cohen, a close ally to Gov. Cuomo, ridiculed the Democrat's self-proclaimed mandate.

PHOTOS NFL RECAP: Packers pound Eagles, Cards just keep on winning

Oregon football player stabbed to death after winning game, suspect gunned down by cops

Oregon cops gunned down a 33-year-old suspect believed responsible for stabbing a Linfield College football player to death.

Ebola patient Dr. Martin Salia is ‘extremely ill’ at Nebraska facility

A surgeon who contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone was in extremely critical condition Sunday at a Nebraska hospital, his doctors said.

EXCLUSIVE Stranded A-train subway riders to get $2,500 each for 10 hours in blizzard

The going rate for being stranded on the subway in bone-chilling temperatures during a blizzard is about $250 an hour.

Donohue: MTA bus driver Howard McLean cursed out, fought with a teen farebeater — but deserves second chance

Between January and October, nearly 100 city bus drivers were spat upon. Yes. Spat upon.

New couple alert? Selena Gomez is spotted with co-star

EXCLUSIVE NO WRECKING BALL NEEDED: $100/month Upper East Side tenant loses suit to raze high-rise neighbor

A man has lost his bid to have the apartment building next door to him torn down on the grounds that it was blocking the light from his sprawling $100-a-month Upper East Side apartment.

Crown Princess cruise ship docks in California and 172 have norovirus just months after last outbreak: CDC

The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and will be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro. CDC staff will conduct testing and evaluate the response.

'May you be partying with the angels now': Scratch-off millionaire doorman Richie Randazzo dies, loses battle with lung cancer

His luck finally ran out. Park Ave. doorman turned millionaire Richie Randazzo, who famously scored a $5 million lottery jackpot in 2008, has died.

SEE IT Flight MH17 nearly hit Ukrainian houses after it was shot down

The amateur footage, filmed by a resident of Hrabove, shows people reacting in alarm as wreckage blazes only a few meters away from their homes on the afternoon of July 17.

New York

Robber sought in Upper West Side attacks on young women

The 6-foot goon, who is believed to be in his mid-40s or early 50s, has robbed at least two women since October and remains at large, cops said.

Staten Island teen struck, killed while jogging

Jenna Daniels was running along Bayview Ave. and stepped further into the street right before Hylan Blvd. in Tottenville at about 2:30 p.m. when she was hit by a Ford F-150, police said.

ASLEEP ON THE JOB: 10 Long Island postal workers fired for napping in the office as investigators raid facility, reportedly catch them in the act

Instead of repairing mail trucks, U.S. Postal Service employees at the Hicksville Maintenance Facility allegedly napped. Then lied about completing the fixes, sending potentially unsafe vehicles onto the road, an anonymous employee told Newsday.

EXCLUSIVE City schools dumping controversial $95 million computer system for tracking student scores

A controversial $95 million computer system that tracks and distributes student scores and other data is headed for the scrap heap, the Daily News has learned.

Contractors and developer who cheated workers out of $11.8M in wages receiving millions to build affordable housing in city — despite Mayor de Blasio’s vows to help working people

Some members of the team helping Mayor de Blasio reach his dream of increasing the supply of affordable apartments in New York have a dirty little secret — an $11.8 million one.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Hudson River getting $183G boost for preserving region

Communities along the Hudson River are getting $183,000 in government grants to help preserve and protect the region.

Bronx man who knifed stepsons in the neck during fight over home computer charged with attempted murder

Christopher Stevenson slashed his stepsons, ages 9 and 17, during the battle over the family computer in their home in Soundview Friday evening, cops said.

Thief wanted for stealing Apple devices from teens in five Staten Island robberies

In five robberies dating to early October, the bandit approached teenagers in St. George and demanded their property, police said.

Immigration bills approved by Mayor de Blasio receive positive feedback from members of Queens church where he signed legislation

Members of the church where Mayor de Blasio signed two bills Friday limiting the U.S. government’s ability to boot undocumented immigrants from the city feel that their voices have finally been heard.

Rihanna, Rosie bare it all in same Tom Ford dress

Pope Francis urges peace between Europe and immigrants

Pope Francis said sharp tensions in European cities over immigrants could get worse unless authorities, citizens and the newcomers sit down and discuss their prejudices.

German man blows himself up after family argument

Authorities in Berlin, Germany say a 49-year-old man decided to blow himself up with a car bomb after getting into a terrible argument with his family.

French Quarter building collapses, raising questions about decay in storied neighborhood

No one was injured when the 210-year-old building collapsed in late October, but the episode has thrown into focus an array of problems throughout the nearly 300-year-old Quarter.

Jaime King shows off her rear in homage to Kim K

ANOTHER ad campaign with images os ISIS' beheadings coming to city buses

Pamela Geller, the flame-throwing pro-Israel blogger, is launching a new ad campaign Dec. 1 that features a masked extremist with words from the Koran: “When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks.”

American tried sending baby body parts to U.S.: Thai police

An unidentified American tourist reportedly attempted to ship multiple infant body parts from Thailand to the U.S., police said Sunday.

ZZZZ: Russia's Putin claims he's too tired for G20 summit, leaves early

Sulky Vladimir Putin became the first leader to leave the G20 summit in Brisbane on Sunday, claiming a lack of sleep had made him leave the Australia conference of world powers.

Sports

49ers get just enough Colin Kaepernick for win

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick warmed up without sleeves at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to wideout Michael Crabtree and walked out to the team bus afterward with a 16-10 win and warm winter coat on.

Georgia running back Todd Gurley has torn ACL

Georgia tailback Todd Gurley’s season has ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Kansas City Chiefs rally, best Seattle Seahawks 24-20

The Kansas City Chiefs stopped the Seattle Seahawks on fourth down three times late in the fourth quarter Sunday, holding on for a tense 24-20 victory in a matchup of playoff contenders.

Will Muschamp fired by Florida Gators: report

In parts of four seasons with the Gators, Muschamp has a 27-20 record with two bowl appearances. He had only one season with double-digit wins.

What's the deal with meditation? Seinfeld caught chanting on commercial set

Saudi man divorces his wife over ignored WhatsApp messages

Despite the fact she was constantly using her cell phone, reports Gulf News, the wife would not respond to messages from her husband.

Basketball star Dwight Howard cleared of child abuse charge

Basketball star Dwight Howard was cleared of child abuse charges after the mother of his 6-year-old son complained he whipped the boy, according to a report.

100,000 sign up for Obamacare in 2nd enrollment period

More than 100,000 people submitted applications for new health insurance under Obamacare on the first day of the program’s second ever enrollment period, White House officials said.

GUESS WHO? NYC singles look for love under brown bags

‘Floating’ high-speed train in Japan open to passengers

Japan has just successfully tested its floating train, allowing passengers on board for the first time. Footage showed excited families on board the train.

ISIS fighters may number in the hundreds of thousands

The Islamic State is far bigger than the West has previously estimated and may have up to 200,000 fighters.

President Obama returns to U.S. for showdowns with GOP

After a productive trip abroad, President Obama headed home Sunday on a collision course with Republicans on immigration and an oil pipeline project, showdowns that threaten prospects for cooperation over his remaining two years in office.

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New Jersey boy, 12, shoots 9-year-old sister with stolen handgun

A 9-year-old New Jersey girl was clinging to life Saturday night after her 12-year-old brother shot her in the chest while playing with a gun, cops said.

‘20th hijacker’ in Sept. 11 attack vows to offer information on Al Qaeda

The imprisoned Zacarias Moussaoui recently wrote to federal courts in New York and Oklahoma, claiming he can offer inside information about the inner workings of the terrorist organization.

EWE! Fresno State student arrested for having sex with sheep: police

It was his first time. With a sheep. That’s what a Fresno State University student told police early Tuesday after he was caught on top of an ewe with his pants down.

Screen icon Lauren Bacall's UWS home hits market for $26M

'TAKE A BREATH': Mitt Romney cautions President Obama on how to handle immigration reform

Bolstered by GOP victories in the midterm elections, former White House contender Mitt Romney warned President Obama Sunday not to tackle immigration reform on his own.

Tensions rise in Jerusalem when Israeli man is stabbed by an apparent Palestinian

An Israeli man was stabbed in Jerusalem Sunday, apparently by a Palestinian, police said.

Friends mourn American aid worker Peter Kassig as White House confirms that he was beheaded by ISIS

Peter Kassig experienced the Middle East as a soldier, returned as a student and then as a humanitarian intent on helping those whose lives were upended by the brutal civil war in Syria.

Model who leaped to her death had once joined cult: book

'Philly Jesus' arrested after soliciting tips at LOVE park

Obama may ramp up CIA's role in training Syria rebel fighters

'Game of Thrones' stars stop by crazed fans' wedding

Woman clawed to death by toothless tiger in India

Ga. deputies find $1M of meth during ‘routine’ traffic stop

Autos

BMW re-imagines EV charging stations with LED streetlights

By combining super-efficient LED streetlights with EV charging technology, BMW may have a solution to an increasingly common infrastructure problem.