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'That’ll never happen': Widow of Eric Garner will not accept 1-year-old daughter, Legacy

She might be Eric Garner’s daughter, but she won’t be part of Garner’s family.

Dutch man who stalked Wisconsin teen girl will be deported

This relationship will definitely not be going the distance.

Boy, 13, charged for sexually assaulting girl, 7, on Washington State school bus

The boy faces three counts of first-degree rape for the alleged assaults that occurred throughout the past school year.

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'Wasted': Scott Disick's paid rehab jaunt didn't seem to pay off, source says

Lupica: HR ball deal shows the Yankees are better than A-Rod

A-Rod is only concerned with getting people to like him again. It was different with Steinbrenner, who honored the Yankees’ brand here.

SEE THE VIDEO 2 California news crews robbed, pistol-whipped during live broadcast

Two San Francisco news crews were robbed at gunpoint just as the camera started rolling about a murder Thursday.

Long Island congressman under fire for meeting with fringe extremist group

Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin is one of nine Republicans facing Democratic attacks for meeting with an extremist conservative group.

Munn-believable! Olivia sizzles on her 35th birthday

Mystery girl, 4, found dead in trash bag in Boston Harbor

The tragic discovery was made by a dog walker along Deer Island on June 25. She was wearing polka dot leggings and wrapped in a blanket.

Truck strikes cars, injures at least 11 outside Ohio Walmart

A truck smashed into about a dozen vehicles, and injured almost as many people, in the parking lot of a Walmart in Port Clinton, Ohio.

CHOPPER INFERNO: One dead, two injured as hospital helicopter crashes, bursts into flames in Colorado

A medical helicopter crashed and burst into flames while leaving a Colorado hospital Friday afternoon, killing its pilot and wounding two others on board, authorities said.

Trump blames San Francisco murder on 'unsafe border'

Don’t say Donald Trump didn’t warn you about Mexican immigrants, says... Donald Trump.

Aly Raisman strips down for ESPN's 'Body Issue'

Mets' flight makes emergency landing in Detroit after radio broadcaster Howie Rose falls ill

The Los Angeles-bound flight was diverted Thursday night by a serious medical issue involving an unidentified media member.

NAUGHTY COP: NYPD officer arrested THREE TIMES in less than a year

Stacey Staniland, 29, was arrested Tuesday night after crashing a motorcycle in Staten Island, cops said.

WATCH THE GAP: Woman falls between platform and LIRR train during evening rush in Great Neck — 'It was unbelievable'

A woman fell through the gap exiting a rush hour train in Great Neck Thursday, suffering minor injuries and suspending LIRR service.

SEE IT: Gunman dressed as Walmart employee steals $120,000

A gunman dressed as a Walmart employee made off with $120,000 from a New Orleans Walmart early Thursday.

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'I HATE WHAT I HAVE DONE': Former Florida teacher gets 22 years in prison for having sex with three students

Jennifer Fichter, 30, was sentenced to 22 years in prison Thursday for having sex dozens of times with three of her students — with one of her trysts leading to her getting an abortion.

Prison worker gave escaped inmates contraband for TWO YEARS

A New York prison worker admitted to smuggling contraband to a convicted two convicted killers for two years.

'SEE YOU ON THE OUTSIDE': Richard Matt penned letter to daughter before prison escape

Before he escaped from a maximum-security New York prison, convicted killer Richard Matt sent a message home to his daughter.

HACK-A-SAM? Nude pic posted on Sam Smith's Instagram

Bernie Madoff pal asks for no-jail sentence

The last of the criminal defendants remaining from Bernard Madoff’s multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme is asking for a no-jail sentence.

Brooklyn woman called mom to say she was 'home safe' just before being fatally struck

Olga Bagu said Alberta Bagu, 46, had been visiting her in East New York before she was struck near Broadway and Ditmars St. in Bushwick.

Doc who performed Joan Rivers' final surgery denies posing for selfies during fatal op

The doctor who allegedly posed for pictures while performing an procedure on Joan Rivers and then fled denies she did anything wrong.

Review Bentley adds a sportier edge to its Mulsanne Speed

Toyota Camry ranks at top of 2015 'American-Made Index'

Is the Toyota Camry really more American than the Ford F-150?

Four perfect cars for the Fourth of July

Electric sedans to muscle cars, and pick-up trucks to tire-smoking SUVs: We pick four ideal rides for celebrating Independence Day.

Socialite squatter finally booted from actress' co-op

A socialite squatter and her mother have been booted from the Fifth Ave. apartment where they had been camped out for more than a year.

Vulcan Society of black firefighters rip FDNY's rehiring of John Cassano

The Vulcan Society of black firefighters said the re-hiring of John Cassano, who resigned over bigoted tweets, is a "step backward."

WHEELER STEALER! Cops nab Queens bank robber who got away in wheelchair

Kelvin Dennison, 23, of Astoria, was collared two days after the Monday heist at Santander Bank on Broadway, which left customers stunned.

JetBlue’s direct flight service from JFK to Havana kicks off

The first major carrier to feature a direct route to the Carribbean island, JetBlue will have five weekly trips to Havana's Jose Marti.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Man hit by sightseeing bus in Greenwich Village: officials

The man was hospitalized after he was struck and pinned by a sightseeing tour bus in Greenwich Village Friday afternoon.

Woman facing hate crime charges in Brooklyn anti-gay attack

Safire Ellington, 18, is facing assault as a hate crime and marijuana possession charges for the Tuesday night attack on in Crown Heights.

Body found in upstate sewer identified as man who tried to aid motorist during flood

A body found in an upstate sewer system has been identified as that of a man who disappeared after falling into an open manhole.

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PICTURED Ex-Texas judge charged with posting former girlfriends' photos in fake sex-for-hire ads

Former state Judge Christopher Dupuy was busted on harassment charges for allegedly posting ex-girlfriends’ pictures online in fake sex-for-hire ads.

Gunman killed by ex-CNN reporter identified as Tenn. parolee

The robber shot dead by a former CNN anchor's husband was a Tennessee convict violating his parole, cops said.

Man killed in alligator attack after ignoring warning sign

A 28-year-old man was killed by an alligator early Friday morning after he ignored a "No Swimming: Alligators" sign.

Australian football coach stabbed to death, son charged in murder

Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh was stabbed to death in a domestic dispute at his home.

Hannah Davis strips down to sexy star-spangled bikini

RED LIGHT! Reddit blacked out as users protest employee's firing

Entire blocks of Reddit has gone dark to protest the sudden firing of a beloved employee.

Fort Bragg soldier arrested for carrying assault rifle through N.C. mall, says he just wanted his picture taken

Bryan Scott Wolfinger, 25, terrified patrons and sent the shopping center into lockdown. He was arrested and charged with going armed to the terror of the public, the Fayeteville Observer reported.

Georgia parents furious after dentist puts girl in full-body restraint

Kids can’t resist a Georgia dentist — or they’ll be strapped down in a full-body restraint, angry parents say.

Boy, 12, severely burned by fireworks before July 4th

A 12-year-old Seattle boy is covered in burns after lighting a homemade firework before the Fourth of July.

Boy George talks Culture Club reunion on Today

Beyonce shows off figure in black and white wrap dress

Sports

David Wright 'confident' he'll play this year as Mets edge Dodgers

All David Wright could offer Friday was a vague and hopeful timetable, and a little luck. The injured Mets captain joined his team Friday and watched as it scratched out a 2-1 win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

World Cup Insider: From French toast to World beaters

If the U.S. women manage to reverse the outcome in their World Cup title rematch, they might point to Feb. 8, 2015, as a pivotal day.

Knicks agree to 4-year deal with Robin Lopez and add Derrick Williams

With Robin Lopez agreeing to a four-year deal for a whopping $54 million on Friday, the stage is set for a natural rivalry next season between identical twin brothers.

Hal helps return 3,000 ball to A-Rod and ends $6M bonus saga

Alex Rodriguez will finally be reunited with the ball he hit last month to join baseball's exclusive 3,000 hit club.

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VIDEO Fox Sports, please keep Pete Rose on the air!

RIFFING WITH RAISSMAN: A bookie's notebook surfaced to bring Pete Rose's past back to light, but Bob Raissman hopes it doesn't damage his stint on Fox Sports.