Thursday, June 25, 2015

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THE CONSPIRACY THICKENS: Second prison worker arrested for allegedly helping murderers smuggle tools in meat

Gene Palmer (top right), a corrections officer from the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York, has been arrested and charged with promoting dangerous prison contraband, destroying evidence and official misconduct.

Weekly Bible study resumes at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME Church, drawing nearly 200 people one week after massacre

A small prayer circle forms nearby where police are responding to a shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, June 17, 2015. A gunman opened fire on Wednesday evening at the historic African-American church in downtown Charleston. REUTERS/Randall Hill Almost 200 people poured back into the Charleston church Wednesday night, as its weekly Bible class resumed right on schedule.

Nursing home workers accused of abusing disabled patient, letting him crawl bloody on floor — SEE THE DISTURBING VIDEO

A trio of medical professionals has been accused of abusing a disabled patient at a Queens nursing home and neglecting to treat him for more than 20 minutes.

No Freezer Necessary: Sorbet From Your Blender

No Freezer Necessary: Sorbet From Your Blender

Nick Gordon accused of beating, knocking out Bobbi Kristina's tooth in family lawsuit

‘Did you F–k her?’: Hanna Bouveng's ex-boyfriend calls Wall Street CEO she's suing a sociopathic stalker

James Chauvet walks near court on June 24, 2015 in New York. Chauvet testified on behalf of plaintiff girlfriend Hanna Bouveng, who is suing her former employer Benjamin Wey for sexual harassment, among other things. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) The ex-boyfriend of Swedish looker Hanna Bouveng slammed her creepy former Wall St. boss as a racist, sociopathic stalker.

Google exec struck, killed by car while attending Cannes Lions festival

The male employee was reportedly struck and killed by a car while attending the Cannes Lions advertising festival Monday.

RELEASED TOO EARLY: Man leaps to death from Bronx building 2 DAYS after previous attempt

Kareem Cooley jumped to his death from a Bronx building on Wednesday. Kareem Cooley was taken to the same city-run hospital Monday, after cops stopped him from leaping from a neighboring building, family said.

Diddy 'terrified' what kettlebell dustup with coach will do to his business: source

EXCLUSIVE CUPPING A NEW FEEL: EXCLUSIVE: Dunkin' Donuts debuting eco-friendly cup in N.Y. as city's Styrofoam ban takes effect

Dunkin' Donuts is debuting a new coffee cup that still keeps java hot but doesn’t violate the city’s ban on styrofoam. The coffee giant said all its 536 shops throughout the five boroughs will comply with the ban. The ban goes into effect in July. (Reggie Lewis/New York Daily News) iPhone image The city still runs on Dunkin’, just a little bit differently now.

Noriega asks for Panama's forgiveness in jailhouse interview

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen on a television screen in Panama City June 24, 2015. Noriega apologises to the country after 25 years in jail during an exclusive interview with a local news channel. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Former dictator Manuel Noriega asked Panamanians to forgive the actions by his military regime that culminated in the 1989 U.S. invasion.

Graffiti artist Shepard Fairey faces felony charges after defacing several Detroit buildings

DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT Street artist Shepard Fairey is wanted by Detroit police who claim he vandalized several buildings.

Georgia jail employees indicted in college student Matthew Ajibade's New Year's Day death, strapped to a chair

Jason Kenny A grand jury indicted two former jail employees and a health care worker in college student Matthew Ajibade's death in a Georgia jail.

Guess which celeb was visited by the FDNY at her new musical?

Final disrespect: Rev. Clementa Pinckney mourned at S.C. Statehouse in shadow of Confederate Flag

IMAGE FROM VIDEO; AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY CENTRALIZED BOND HEARING COURT, OF CHARLESTON, S.C.. MANDATORY CREDIT. Sadness mingled with outrage among those who stood in the Confederate Flag's shadow while mourning Rev. Clementa Pinckney.

EXCLUSIVE NYPD push to recruit more black cops put on hold to fight seasonal uptick in shootings and murders

Noel Leader of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement talk about stop and frisk Tuesday Aug. 20, 2013 near Police Headquarters. The recruitment push for more black cops has been put on the back burner in order to combat the uptick in shootings during the summer.

Treasure hunter who found Columbus, Kidd wrecks makes waves

PHOTO TAKEN THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Barry Clifford brought up the heavy silver ingot from the bottom of a bay as the president of Madagascar waited to receive it.

Ohio town fears serial killer on loose after 4 women found dead, 2 missing

Six women have disappeared from Chillicothe, a small town in Ohio, over the past 13th months according to Ross County Sheriff's officials. Three of the women were found dead near creeks and streams, one was found shot ot death while two are still missing. Pictured: 27-year-old Charlotte Trego has been missing since May 3, 2014. All of the women found dead or missing in Chillicothe share similar backgrounds, including drug abuse and for some prostitution, family say.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Makeup on girls? Only if it's for playtime with mom

Retired cop uses Twitter to accuse Baltimore police of brutality and corruption

A retired Baltimore cop is blowing the whistle on police brutality and misconduct he allegedly witnessed during his time there.

Ex-megachurch pastor guilty of sexually assaulting young sisters

Geronimo Aguilar, the founder of a Virginia megachurch, was convicted on Wednesday in Texas of sexually assaulting two underage sisters. Former megachurch preacher Geronimo Aguilar was found guilty on Wednesday of sexually assaulting two young sisters two decades ago in Texas.

Ex-Calif. fire chief guilty in girlfriend’s killing — despite claiming lack of memory

3TP EUO A former California fire battalion chief was found guilty Wednesday of second-degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend.

Texas police officer fatally run over by felon during traffic stop; suspected killer ID'd

Hutto Police Sgt. Chris Kelley, 37, was carrying out a traffic stop Wednesday morning when the driver reportedly gunned it for him.

Arnold gushes over son’s ex Miley Cyrus: ‘She’s a fantastic person’

Domino’s deliveryman fatally shoots robbery suspect, sends another packing

Hollwood, Florida pizza deliveryman fatally shoots robber, another on the loose The heat-packing pizza deliveryman opened fire upon the two armed suspects early Wednesday, but in the process took one life, police said.

Senate gives Obama power to 'fast track' Trans-Pacific deal

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia May 25, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst A Senate vote gave President Obama a huge victory for a free trade deal with Pacific nations, one of his top second-term priorities.

Man who called neighbor a 'whore' did not disturb peace: judge

NR A Pennsylvania court vacated the conviction of a man who called his neighbor a whore.

Pregnant Michigan mom killed, boyfriend ‘person of interest’

Dominique DaShay O’Neal was six months pregnant when she was killed on Wednesday at her home in Muskegon, Mich., authorities say. A pregnant Michigan mother was killed early Wednesday — and police are questioning her boyfriend as a “person of interest,” authorities say.
Autos

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia brings Alfa back to the U.S.

Alfa Romeo is officially back in the U.S. to stay with the introduction of the 2016 Giulia sports sedan. Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has big plans for Alfa Romeo's revival, and it starts with the all-new Giulia sports sedan.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertible makes official debut

After waiting to release a drop-top Camaro with the fifth generation, Chevy has wasted no time revealing the 2016 Camaro 'vert.

MINI keeps the funky wagon alive with the 2016 Clubman

The 2016 MINI Clubman now comes with 6 doors, but it still packs just as much quirk and personality as the original. MINI keeps its quirky barn door wagon in the lineup with the all-new 2016 Clubman, this time with even more doors!
New York

STRIKE! Owner of $23M UES townhouse ordered to stop construction on bowling alley after damaging yet another home

Ritzy townhouse residents on a tony Upper East Side street aren't exactly bowled over by new neighbor Gregg Hymowitz.

SUDDEN DEATH: Man, 57, sitting on park bench struck and killed by female drunk driver

A 57-year-old man sitting on a bench on Staten Island was struck and killed by a vehicle, police sources said.

Uber targets Brooklyn pol over bill capping black cars

DECEMBER 16 2014 FILE PHOTO The app-powered car provider blasted a targeted message to Brooklyn constituents of Councilman Steve Levin for his bill.

Manhattan judge gives reduced sentence to drug kingpin because other cases were more urgent

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Manhattan judge dealt a break to a cocaine kingpin because he felt other cases were a priority.

Deli customers wounded in East Harlem when gunshots ring out — three men, 1 woman injured

Three men and a woman were shot in gunplay in East Harlem Wednesday afternoon, police said.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Animals at city pet shelters are sick, advocates say

With her facebook page in the background Taiano is holding a white 5-7 year old Male Maltipoo she is trying to find the owner of - Phyllis Taiano of Queens works with animal rescue group "Four Paws Sake" and helps pet owners to find their lost animals. Animal rescuers said illnesses are running rampant in city pet shelters, making adoption and rescue too costly.

De Blasio announces Warby Parker partnership providing kids with free glasses, vision testing

Mayor Bill de Blasio, middle, poses Warby Parker co-founders Neil Blumenthal,left , and Dave Gilboa, right, after announcing free vision screening to all 130 Community Schools Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at PS 50 in Manhattan, New York. Warby Parker is partnering with the city to provide free glasses to every student who needs them. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) A partnership will provide 20,000 kids with free glasses and 65,000 with vision testing, Mayor de Blasio announced Wednesday.

Gillibrand upset medical marijuana not extended to children

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is interviewed about military sexual assaults on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 30, 2015. The spouses of service members and civilian women who live or work near military facilities are especially vulnerable to being sexually assaulted, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. said in a report. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand berated a Food and Drug Administration official for failing to expand access to medical marijuana for children.

Turkish man allegedly behind $55 million ATM cyber heist extradited to Brooklyn

NR Ercan Findikoglu allegedly organized three cyber-attacks dubbed “Operation Underworld.”

PHOTOS Amal Clooney vs. SJP in fashion faceoff

Amal Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker have similar fashion taste as shown in this fashion face-off

A PAIN IN THE A--: Doc is taped mocking patient during colonoscopy, implied he was 'gay' and had STDs — 'I want to punch you in the face and man you up' (HEAR IT)

He was undergoing a colonoscopy performed by Tiffany Ingham (pictured right ) but the medical staff was the real pain in the butt.

‘YOU ROBBED ME OF MY BABY’: Four suspects with gang ties in custody in death of California teen over red shoes: police

The mother of a 19-year-old who died in her arms after being shot, sobbed as Los Angeles cops read the names of those arrested in his death.

SEE IT Columnist Timothy Egan defends provocative idea that 'Obama should apologize for slavery'

New York Times Contributing Op-Ed Writer Timothy Egan discusses his June 19, 2015 Op-Ed piece titled "Apologize For Slavery" on CNN Tonight with Don Lemon on June 23, 2015. The white author of an op-ed piece arguing the country’s first African-American president should apologize for African-American slavery doubled down on the provocative idea on Tuesday night.

California man who said God and FBI wanted him to fatally stab two people in Bay Area car lot to get verdict

Karl George Sanft was suspected of killing two men at a Hayward auto-auction yard on February 3, 2015. An attorney for Karl George Sanft, 39, has admitted his client rammed his car through the gate at a Bay Area auto auction lot, stabbed a security guard and truck driver, then fled the scene.

PHOTOS Beyonce shares adorable snaps of her and Solange

See who these adorable little girls grew up to be

EXCLUSIVE Mayor de Blasio rejected deal that would have raised NYC minimum wage to $11.50 an hour because it was tied to raising pensions for NYPD, FDNY: sources

The de Blasio administration rejected a last-minute deal from Senate Republicans that would have increased the city’s minimum wage.

Most Emanuel AME Church victims will have funeral services there

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Photographs of the nine victims killed at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina are held up by congregants during a prayer vigil at the the Metropolitan AME Church June 19, 2015 in Washington, DC. Earlier today the suspect in the case, Dylan Storm Roof, was charged with nine counts of murder. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Six of the Emanuel AME Church murder victims will return to the South Carolina house of worship for their wakes and funeral services.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to jump into 2016 race 

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced online on Wednesday a long-shot campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal appears ready to launch a long-shot campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.

Amber Alert issued for girl, 14, last seen with sex offender

The Tennessee bureau of investigations has issued an amber alert for 14-year-old Hayleigh Wilson who has been misssing since June 22nd and was last seen with sex offender Ben Shook. Authorities are desperately searching for a missing 14-year-old girl last seen with a convicted sex offender wanted by police in Georgia.

NO BRA? NO PROBLEM! Gaga goes topless ...

DEAD BEAT DAD: Conn. father gets drunk, passes out, leaves kid in stroller on side of road

Harry Apuzzo, 52, was so drunk he fell asleep on a Conn. sidewalk and left his daughter in her stroller in the road, police said. A Conn. father was so plastered he passed out on a sidewalk, leaving his 4-year-old daughter stranded in her stroller on the roadside.

French officials furious NSA eavesdropped on presidents

POOL IMAGE While there were no huge surprises, the release of the documents late Tuesday angered and embarrassed French officialdom.

Cuba tours being offered for Fall 2015 for just over $2K by Apple Vacations

Calle Galiano, Havana, Cuba. Now that U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba are easing, New Yorkers with a hankering to visit the island have a new and affordable way to get there via Apple Vacations.

Alabama gov. orders Confederate flag down from Capitol

Workers take down a Confederate flag on the grounds of the state Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. The Confederate flag will no longer fly at the Alabama state Capitol.

...as Rita Ora ditches her bra to beat summer heat

Rita Ora goes braless and just barely misses having a nip-slip moment

NURSING HOME FIRE KILLS 17: Arson suspected in Mexico blaze that chars elderly victim beyond recognition

A paramedic attends an elderly woman after evacuating her from a nursing home fire in Mexicali that killed 17 senior citizens. Arson is the suspected cause of a nursing home fire in Mexico that killed 17 elderly residents, authorities said.

Man accused of beating puppy with shovel before burying it in snow gives middle finger in court

Raul Cruz appears in Bronx Supreme Court this morning on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015, in the Bronx, New York. Ruiz was arraigned on charges of aggravated animal cruelty; torturing and injuring animals when he beat his dog with a shovel and then buried the dog alive in a snow bank in January 2015. (Michael Schwartz for New York Daily News) Raul Cruz gave the middle finger on his way out of court, where he faces an animal cruelty rap for beating his pit bull puppy.

Sarah Palin out at Fox News Channel: report

epa04639427 Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin makes remarks at the American Conservative Union's 42nd Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor, Maryland, USA, 26 February 2015. EPA/MIKE THEILER Sarah Palin has been outfoxed.

Swedish model tells jury former Wall St. boss smeared her name, ruined friendships thanks to online articles he posted

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Model Hanna Bouveng told a jury Tuesday that her former boss smeared her name and ruined friendships with his bizarre online articles.

PHOTOS Hailey Baldwin shows off her sultry curves on Instagram

Hailey Baldwin posted a bikini picture to Instagram

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Florida shooting range owner wants to serve alcohol to patrons

roposed Daytona Beach gun range considers serving alcohol. A Florida gun range owner who wants to mix shots and shotguns says he has a bulletproof plan to do so.

200-year-old UK church burns; teen boy arrested for arson

Firefighters battle blaze at 200-year-old All Saints' Church in Fleet, Hampshire, England in this June 22, 2015, Twitter photo from the Rushmoor Fire Station. Caption reads "Some images from ALP crew at the #fleet inc @fleet04 @Rushmoor02 relief crews will be there through the night" A British teen has been detained after a blaze tore through a 200-year-old church and caused several million dollars' worth of damage.

VA failed to give World War II vets medical benefits after testing mustard gas on them: investigation

Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. Gas demonstration. Soldiers in gas chamber filled with tear gas. 1942 June. The U.S. military failed to compensate thousands of soldiers who were secretly exposed to mustard gas during lab tests, a report said.

PHOTOS JLaw looks like Daisy Duke — Emily looks like her mom!

SHARK ATTACK DOWN UNDER: Aussie beast takes a bite out of American's surfboard

American Lily Kumpe, right, escaped with minor injuries after a shark took out a hunk of her surfboard in Western Australia. An American woman surfing in Australia got the daylights scared out of her after a giant shark took a giant bite out of her surfboard.

UK teens steal prisoner artifacts from Auschwitz

The rail entrace to the Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Two British teens busted for stealing items that once belonged to prisoners at Auschwitz avoided being sent to jail Tuesday.

Tsarnaev lookalike bearing MEAT CLEAVER arrested near Boston court

Police detained a suspicious man outside the federal courthouse where the Boston Marathon bomber was being sentenced Wednesday.
Sports

Harper: Pressure mounting for Sandy Alderson to make a trade

Sandy Alderson says ‘it would be nice’ to make some moves to jumpstart the Mets’ offense. You have to believe Sandy Alderson is wearing out his iPhone all hours of the day in search of help for his helpless ballclub.

Madden: Revolving door continues to work for Yankees

New York Yankees Ivan Nova pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankees Stadium on Wednesday June 24th 2015. (Andrew Theodorakis/for New York Daily News). By our count, there have been 33 combined “in-and-out” Yankee roster moves since Opening Day, and 83 total transactions.

Knicks play NBA draft close to vest, prospects ready to help

A MARCH 15, 2015 FILE PHOTO No one has been able to pinpoint what Phil Jackson will do with the fourth selection in the NBA draft.

Myers: Tom Brady and Roger Goodell should meet halfway

The most powerful man in sports went one way and the face of the most powerful league went another.
Daily News Video

VIDEO Daily News celebrates 'Jaws' 40th anniversary

Staffers at the New York Daily News bring to life the famed Indianapolis speech from the classic Steven Spielberg film, "Jaws."

VIDEO Young students at Helen Keller School graduate

Young grads celebrated their Pre-K graduation at the Helen Keller Services for the Blind Learning Center in Brooklyn.
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Health

Eight NYC children's hospitals named among best in country

Best ChildrenÕs Hospitals . New York Manhattan New York-Presbyterian Hospital /Cornell Weill 165th Street . Broadway .Friday June 6 2014 ( Marcus Santos New York daily News ) Eight New York hospitals that specialize in treating children faced with daunting medical challenges are among the top 50 in the country.

Baby goes home after 6-month fight thanks to Montefiore

Elisheva Garcia thought she was headed to a routine pregnancy checkup — but she was actually in the throes of labor.

Queens 1-year-old born without thumb gets new digit

Brandon with his dad, Anderson Torres. A Queens toddler born without a right thumb will soon be able to grab, pinch and give a thumbs up — with both hands.

Mt. Sinai surgeons remove ulcerative colitis patient's colon

Savannah Tomasulo (7) in her Middletown, NY home on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She suffered from Ulcerative Colitis and was treated by doctors at Mt. Sinai. (Chet Gordon for The New York Daily News) Surgery wasn’t the Christmas present Rebecca and Jason Tomasulo had in mind for their daughter, but it was the only gift she wanted.
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