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Sunday, October 18, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

THE DARK KNIGHT AND MURPHY'S LAW: Matt Harvey strikes out nine, Daniel Murphy homers as Mets top Cubs in Game 1, 4-2

All seemed forgiven by the eighth inning Saturday night.

THE RUNNING DEAD: A crowd of zombie fanatics fled Florida ZombiCon in the midst of a shooting that killed one, wounded four

A shooting sent thousands of people at ZombiCon in Fort Myers, Fla., running for their lives.

Seaweed taking over beaches as tourism bigs look away

Sargassum algae is seen at Gaviota Azul beach in Cancun July 17, 2015. Ninety tons of Sargassum, which releases a pungent smell as it decomposes, has been cleared by authorities. According to some biologists, ocean currents have brought the algae from the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean to the coasts of Quintana Roo, local media reported. Gaviota Azul beach is one of the most visited beaches in Cancun. REUTERS/Victor Ruiz Garcia TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTX1KS60 A slimy, brown monster, after slithering free of the Bermuda Triangle, is devouring beaches from Florida to Texas and the Caribbean.

Bridget Moynahan ties knot with NYC businessman

Man struck by D train seen dangling beneath elevated tracks before fatal hit

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A man on the trackbed of an elevated Brooklyn subway station fell between the slats and was struck by the D train, officials said.

SLURPEE ROAD RAGE! Michigan woman gets hit in face with treat, then shoots at driver

India M. McDougal is charged with assault with intent to murder, which carries up to life in prison; felony use of a firearm, punishable with a mandatory two years in prison; and possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance. Her arrest occured after she fired a gun during a road rage incident involving a Slurpee. India Marchea McDougal, 36, told police she pulled the trigger Tuesday because she was "scared for her life."

Fan suffers heart attack during Michigan-MSU game: report

Michigan State’s last-second win over Michigan sends one fan to a hospital with an apparent heart attack. The heart-stopping finish Saturday night in Ann Arbor sent a fan to the hospital with ticker trouble.

David Spade dishes on Sinead, Sean Penn in memoir

EL CHAPO NEARLY CAUGHT: Mexico's most-wanted drug lord injured as he narrowly avoids capture

FILES - Mexican drug trafficker Joaquin Guzman Loera aka "el Chapo Guzman", is escorted by marines as he is presented to the press on February 22, 2014 in Mexico City. Fugitive Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman fled during an operation to recapture him in recent days, injuring his leg and face, the federal government said on October 16, 2015. AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDTRONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images State officials said they recently closed in on Guzman in northwestern Mexico, but provided no further details about when or where the operation took place.

Joe Biden speaks out in defense of religious liberty

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gestures to the audience to sit down while receiving applause after being given the Athenagoras Human Rights Award from The Order of St. Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Manhattan, New York October 17, 2015. At left is Ambassador of Greece to the United States Christos Panagopoulos. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Speaking to a group of Greek Orthodox Church leaders in Manhattan, Biden talked about one of his inspirations: his son.

New man-made Islands are just to aid shipping: China

Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, salutes after speaking at the Xiangshan Forum, a gathering of the region's security officials, in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Gen. Fan said Saturday that China's newly created islands in the disputed South China Sea are intended mainly to aid shipping and dismissed concerns that Beijing is seeking to strengthen its control over the strategically vital region. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) China's islands are mainly to aid shipping and dismissed concerns that Beijing hopes to strengthen its control over the region.

Hot towel! K-Stew poses nude for Testino series

'I just lost my family member': Military K9 who became veteran’s service dog after combat killed in Wyoming

The use of Washington Post images for political advertising or endorsements is not permitted Retired Army Ranger Matthew Bessler said a bicyclist killed his beloved Belgian Malinois, Mike, on Oct. 18. The biker told cops he felt threated by the 9-year-old pooch.

ROO GOTTA BE KIDDING: Kangaroo named Buster spotted hopping around the streets of Staten Island — WATCH THE VIDEO

A loose kangaroo was spotted on Staten Island happily hopping on the streets Saturday, video shows.

School officials investigate whether Connecticut students' chant at soccer match was intended to be anti-Semitic

Students from South Windsor High School in Connecticut sang at least portions of “Dreidel Song” at a soccer game against Hall High School in West Windsor, which is a predominantly Jewish town. Connecticut school officials are investigating whether singing the "Dreidel Song" during a soccer game was intended to be anti-Semitic.

'Disappointed' Barbara looking to return to 'The View'

Detectives offer $75K reward for info on suspect who shot 12-year-old Long Island girl in the head

Dejah Joyner was in critical condition Saturday after she was shot in the head while standing in her living room Friday in her Long Island home. Detectives offered a $75,000 reward Saturday for info on the suspect who gravely wounded a 12-year-old girl with a stray bullet.

MMA fighter with long rap sheet busted for brawling with Calif. deputies and threatening them with fire extinguisher

MMA fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller seen in a 2014 booking photo. He was arrested in October 2015 again for assaulting a police officer in his Mission Viejo home. Jason “Mayhem” Miller was arrested Friday at his Mission Viejo home after the brawler turned belligerent when deputies responded to an early morning disturbance call.

Texas man who targeted African-American senior for knockout gets six years for hate crime: officials

Conrad Alvin Barrett has been charged with a federal hate crime for assaulting a African-American Woman in a knockout game style. A Houston-area man who targeted an African-American senior for a knockout was sentenced on Friday to almost six years in federal prison.

Grateful Dead's Lesh battling bladder cancer, cancels two shows

NANCY DREW: Conn. girl draws stick-figure sketch that helps police capture burglar

A penciled sketch done by an 11-year-old girl from Connecticut helped police nab a local burglar.

Hit-and-run driver kills wheelchair-bound man on Long Island

wheelchair stock web  A 40-year-old man traveling down a Long Island road in a wheelchair was killed by a hit-and-run driver, officials said Saturday.

Md. love triangle ends in 2 dead, arrest of mom and 2 teens

An alleged love triangle that resulted in two deaths has led to the arrest of a Ann Anastasi, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend who police say teamed up to kill her husband and another woman living in the basement of the family home in Maryland. Police say Ann Anastasi killed her husband and their live-in lover with the help of her 13-year-old daughter and her boyfriend.
AUTOS

Is James Bond about to go electric?

Aston Martin’s CEO, Andy Palmer, has promised a fully-electric version of the Rapide sedan that will debut within two years’ time. Aston Martin is following Tesla Motors into the business of high performance, electric-powered supercars.

Daily News Deal of the Week: 2015 Cadillac CTS

NYDN_2015-Cadillac-CTS-Photo The Cadillac CTS is a great car in need of nothing more than some fine-tuning in terms of quality and detailing.

VW to recall 8.5 million cars in Europe for emissions issues

The 2.0 turbodiesel engine of a 2014 Volkswagen Passat passenger car affected by the Volkswagen diesel emissions software scandal stands illuminated under coloured lights on October 6, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Volkswagen: At least 8 million cars in the European Union are outfitted with illegal emissions software

2016 Volvo XC90 – Test Drive and Full Review

After decades of moving the brand toward a more sleek, curvaceous aesthetic, Volvo took a step back toward its traditional boxy design with the XC90.  The change in character in the Volvo XC90 is so massive, we kept asking ourselves, could it really be this good?
emblem Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the people who live here inspiring every day.

Di Fara debuting elaborate new pie for 50th anniversary

Domenico De Marco makes pizza inside Di Fara Pizza in Midwood, Brooklyn NY, March 24, 2010. Freelance NYDN Nicholas Fevelo Di Fara Pizza is bringing a new pie to Brooklyn to celebrate its 50th anniversary Tuesday — one a manager gleefully describes as “chaos.”

EXCLUSIVE: Queens woman needs transplant, aunt donates

Charlene Guzman (L) and Marisol Crespo (r.), who donated live-saving kidney. When a young Queens woman needed a life saving kidney transplant, her surrogate aunt stepped up.

Acknowledging influential educators on World Teachers' Day

MR In celebration of World Teachers' Day, here is a list of educators who have made a lasting impact on their students and on education.
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Massive support beam falls from Goethals Bridge

Goethals Bridge renderings. Story is call BRIDGE25n A massive support beam fell soon after it was installed on the Goethals Bridge Friday night, stalling construction on the span.

Man tries to rob cop with razor: sources

On Saturday, October 17, 2015 at approximately 1040 hours, uniformed New York City Police Department Officer Daniel Mervis (pictured) was standing on the south-bound "A" train platform at the Jay Street subway station in Brooklyn, when he was approached from behind by a 24 year-old Hispanic male holding what appeared to be a barber-style straight edged razor. The male stated "Officer, open your pockets." Officer Mervis turned around quickly and observed the suspect standing to the side of him on the platform, approximately 15 feet in front of him, with the weapon in his hand. Officer Mervis then drew his service weapon and ordered the suspect to drop his weapon as the suspect continued to advance towards the officer. Officer Mervis repeated his orders for the suspect to drop his weapon until the suspect came to within approximately 3-5 feet from him and finally dropped the weapon to the ground. Officer Mervis then ordered the suspect to turn around and place his hands behind his back before he placed him into custody without further incident. He brought a knife to a potential gunfight with cops and lost — but not in the way one might expect.

EXCLUSIVE A REALLY 'BAG' IDEA! L.I. woman called in bogus bomb threats at Manhattan hotel because someone stole her PURSE, cops say

Lisa Ruberto’s day trip to Manhattan ended with her pocketbook still missing — and her arrest for calling in a phony bomb threat.

Cops arrest man accused of robbing MTA agent

Charles Hudgins demanded cash from the agent, who handed over $1,900, police said. No injuries were reported. Cops have cuffed a 42-year-old brazen bandit who robbed a subway ticket booth agent at gunpoint in Brooklyn, officials said Saturday.

L.I. girl shot in head after bullet crashed through window

Police investigate the scene on Dartmouth Street in Hempstead, New York on Friday, October 16 2015 after a 12-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet. (Gardiner Anderson for New York Daily News) A 12-year-old girl was in grave condition after a stray bullet crashed through her living room window and struck her in the head.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Mayor de Blasio talks peace with Arab, Jewish students

Mayor de Blasio talks to children from a mixed Israeli-Palestinian school in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Mayor de Blasio stressed the need for peace while meeting Jewish and Arab families whose kids go to school together in Israel.

Man, 24, fatally shot outside Bronx IHOP: cops

Police guard evidence outside a IHOP on Bruckner Blvd at White Plains Rd where a 24 year old man was shot and killled ( Vic Nicastro / New York Daily News ) A 24-year-old man was fatally shot outside an IHOP in the Bronx early Saturday, cops said.

Experience landmark buildings like never before at OHNY

The Unisphere is one of the remaining landmarks from the 1964 World’s Fair. This weekend, historic buildings and landmarks will open up for exclusive public viewing opportunities during Open House New York.

Man fatally struck by D train in Brooklyn

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A man was fatally struck by an oncoming train in Brooklyn early Saturday, cops said.
Sports

Harper: No limiting Matt Harvey in ace-like NLCS start

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi There was a moment in the sixth inning when it seemed Mets' fans were once again as in love with Matt Harvey as they'd ever been.

Sunday Morning QB: Brady's dad wants to run it up on Colts

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by running back Dion Lewis in the first half of an NFL football game Jacksonville Jaguars , Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Tom Brady and his father Tom Sr. are best friends. Tom Sr. often says what you figure Tom is thinking.

Notre Dame blows lead, rallies to beat USC

Notre Dame's Max Redfield, right, celebrates with Joe Schmidt after Redfield made an interception during the second half against USC. No. 14 Notre Dame rebounded to beat Southern California 41-31 on Saturday after squandering a two-touchdown lead.

Matt Harvey dominates as Mets top Cubs, 4-2, in Game 1

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi All seemed forgiven by the eighth inning Saturday night.

Get in while you're young! Bruce's N.J. 'Born to Run' house for sale

Driver dies in Baltimore wrong-way crash: cops

A 50-year-old man was killed and 11 people were injured in a crash Friday night in Baltimore on the Hanover Street Bridge. One man died and 11 people were injured after an SUV collided with a church van on a Baltimore bridge Friday night, officials said.

N.C. cops may seek to ban arrestees from 'safety zones'

NR Police in N.C. may seek the power to designate "public safety zones" and ban citizens arrested in those areas for a year.

SCREW THAT! Florida couple opts for sex 'one last time' in mobile home rather than surrendering to SWAT team

Ryan Patrick Bautista and Leanne Hunn were charged with resisting arrest without violence and false imprisonment.

Dr. Dre being sued by maid who earned $1,870 a week

Male escort charged with murdering frequent customer claims victim died during sex act

Edwin Faulkner 30, at his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court on Sunday. He and Juan Carlos Martinez-Herrera, 26 are charged with murdering Chelsea resident John Laubach. Both were remanded back into custody. (Jefferson Siegel/for New York Daily News) A homeless escort charged with murdering a frequent customer during a robbery claimed the victim actually died while performing a sex act.

Hawaii governor declares state of emergency for homelessness

Loveleen Mori, 27, a homeless woman living in a large encampment in the Kakaako neighborhood of Honolulu, holds her dog as she tries to figure out where to bring her belongings as city officials start to sweep the camp, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. Honolulu city crews are clearing a major chunk of the encampment that once was home to hundreds of people. (AP Photo/Cathy Bussewitz) Hawaii Gov. David Ige has declared a state of emergency to deal with the state’s homelessness crisis.

More bloodshed in 5 stabbing attacks across Jerusalem

An Israeli policeman checks a Palestinian young man at the the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City October 17, 2015 Three Palestinians were shot dead on Saturday in what Israel said were thwarted knife attacks in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank as tensions ran high after more than two weeks of unrest.REUTERS/Ammar Awad Violence continued to erupt across Israel as Palestinian assailants carried out five stabbing attacks.

Super Cooper! Bradley teams up with actresses for equal pay

'Bombed' Iowa co-ed calls 911, creates own ridiculous 'Scandal'

A drunk Iowa college student identified herself as Kerry Washington's "Scandal" character Olivia Pope to a 911 operator.

WHAT THE TRUMP? Donald implies Dubya deserves some blame for 9/11 attacks as Jeb jabs back at 'pathetic' billionaire

"When you talk about George Bush, I mean, say what you want, the World Trade Center came down during his time," Trump said.

NOW THAT'S AN AMAZIN FAN! 100-year-old Westchester granny rooting for Mets to win it all

100-year-old Adeline Russo, of Bedford, NY, has been a die-hard Mets fan since the team has existed. A Westchester granny who turned 100 the day before the Amazins’ punched their ticket to Saturday’s showdown with the Chicago Cubs.

WARNING, GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Danish zoo criticized for dissecting lion before crowd

DENMARK OUT Scores of children pushed to get closer to the gruesome anatomy lesson Thursday which stirred outrage outside Denmark but little within.

Chaz Bono: I can't find love because I 'repel' women

video BAD ROBBERS...WORSE PARENTS: Crooks bring baby along on clothing store stickup

CCTV footage shows a couple robbing a clothing store in Argentina while carrying a baby. A group of armed Argentine robbers brought a baby along when they stuck up a clothing shop, surveillance video showed.

Cop slashed in face during Queens park mugging as suspect, a petite woman, nabbed

NR An off-duty cop was hospitalized Friday after a petite woman stabbed him inside a Queens park, officials said.

Iran missile tests violate U.N. sanctions: officials

EUO 3TP TPSOUT NARCH/NARCH30 It was Iran’s first missile test since the historic nuclear deal reached July 14 between Iran and world powers.

'BE FAST AND VIGOROUS': Army veteran, 75, saves children from knife-wielding teen who stormed Illinois library

James Vernon credits his knife-fighting training from 50 years ago for disarming Dustin Brown, 19, inside of a public library Tuesday.

DUAL THREATS: Actors who also topped music charts

Randy Quaid feels 'vindicated' by dismissal of fugitive charges

Randy Quaid and his wife appear on ‘Good Morning America’ Friday morning. Randy Quaid said he feels "vindicated" after a Vermont judge dismissed fugitive-from-justice charges against him and his wife.

NOW THAT'S OVERDUE! Books some 52 years late returned to Portland library

An unsigned note accompanied two books returned 52 years late to Portland State University's Branford Price Millar Library. Joan Petit, communications and outreach librarian, is grateful for their return and says the library no longer levies fines for overdue books. Portland State University librarians in Oregon finally got their hands on two overdue books — a half century after they were checked out.

Senior Al Qaeda commander killed in airstrike in Syria

*RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS* An airstrike has killed a top Al Qaeda commander and two other fighters in Syria, activists said Saturday.

'MEAN' PRESIDENT: LiLo mulls run for White House in 2020

'HE PICKED ME UP AND I HAD TO DANCE': ISIS executioner Jihadi John forced hostage to tango in jail

Daniel Rye, a 26-year-old photographer from Denmark who was held captive in Syria for more than a year, said that one of his jailers was the hooded figure in black who spoke in ISIS execution videos. It’ takes two — a terrorist and a hostage — to tango.

Police search for creep who starved dog

Adopt a Boxer volunteer Matt Bond with "Brewster", a horribly emaciated dog that was found wandering in Queens earlier this week. A rescue group is offering $1,500 for information about what happened to Brewster, now being cared for at Blue Pearl Vet in Manhattan. "The staff at the vet hospital has been impressed by his fighting spirit and amazing disposition," said Amy Swift of Adopt a Boxer. "Everyone that has met him has fallen in love with him." Police are trying to find out who starved a friendly pooch found dumped in a Queens field earlier this week.

'Do you prefer ordinary sex?': Arizona high school teacher gives students racy quiz

A teacher is on administrative leave after giving a personality quiz, with more than 200 questions to about 100 9th through 12th graders at Betty Fairfax High School in Laveen. With questions like "Do you prefer ordinary sex?", "Do you watch pornographic videos? A high school teacher in Arizona is in hot water after posing some racy questions in a personality quiz given to teen students.
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