Monday, December 14, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

THE GUN HAS COME TO DEFINE MANHOOD’: Gangs linked to nearly 50 PERCENT of shootings in NYC and often attributed to petty disputes between rivals

Along with the mass killers and rifle-toting terrorists who are driving the nation’s gun debate are New York’s own gangbangers, who are behind the triggers of nearly half the city’s shootings, officials said.

'NYPD HAS STEPPED UP ITS GAME': Police boss Bill Bratton says Finest is up to the challenge of gang violence

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The NYPD has stepped up its game with respect to these crews and the havoc they cause.

'SOCIAL MEDIA TO THESE GUYS IS LIKE BREATHING': NYPD busting gang members through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Before busting dozens of gang members in the Bronx, the NYPD became their friends — on Facebook.

FLASHBACK Wild scenes in the Bronx as police escort angry gang members to court — SEE THE PHOTOS

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Cops escort 21 angry Bronx gang members charged with weapons possession, assault and more to federal court on Dec. 9, 2015.

EXCLUSIVE Murder of NYPD Detective Randolph Holder could sink Manhattan gun case — and let convicted felon walk free

A lawyer for Brandon Waters, 26, asked for a reduction in bail in Manhattan Supreme Court because the case "changed significantly" as a result of Randolph Holder's (right) death. Judge Charles Solomon (left) reserved judgement on bail for Waters.

Gunshots killed 1 man, wounded 8 in four boroughs during unseasonably warm Sunday

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in front of 317 Lexington Ave., Bedford-Stuyvesant, around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Gunshots rang out in four boroughs on an unseasonably warm Sunday, leaving one man dead and eight others wounded.

Paris teacher stabbed by assailant who issued 'ISIS warning' in classroom attack: reports

French police vehicle stock.  A teacher preparing for class in a north Paris suburb was reportedly attacked by a hooded man who fled the school after claiming association with the Islamic State.

Woman, 18, stabbed at Florida nudist resort

An 18-year-old woman was stabbed while walking a nature trail at a Florida nudist resort on Sunday. An 18-year-old woman was wounded in a stabbing while she walked on a nature trail at a Florida nudist resort.

EXCLUSIVE Witness in 50 Cent friend shooting case charged with perjury

Egyptian investigation on Russian plane crash shows no sign yet of 'terrorist act'

An Egyptian military helicopter flies over debris from the Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt on Nov. 1. A statement released by the chief investigator, Ayman el-Muqadam, says that so far the investigation committee did not "receive any evidence" that indicates there was foul play in the downing of the plane.

Georgia man dies trying to save mom and her boyfriend from burning home

Terry Jones, 54, died trying to save his mother and her boyfriend from their burning home. His father, Willie Scott (pictured) broke down in tears while recalling his son's kindness and helpful nature.

NYPD cop victim of DWI accident 18 years ago dies of complications from crash

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A drunken driver blew a red light and hit Sgt. Donald Conniff, 50, of Staten Island, while the cop was on his way to work the detail for Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s second inauguration on Jan. 2, 1998.

Taylor Swift felt ‘terror’ during Apple royalties dispute

GREENSBORO, NC - OCT 21: Taylor Swift performs at a concert for adoring fans at the Greensboro Coliseum on October 21, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Exum/Getty Images for TAS)

'He will come back!' Parishioners voice support for pervy priest who resigned from Bronx church amid S&M sex scandal

The Rev. Peter Miqueli’s resignation letter was read to the faithful gathered at the start of three separate morning services at St. Frances de Chantal Church Sunday morning.

Woman walking with child in Queens critically injured by hit-and-run driver

CIS job for a woman who was struck on Seagirt blvd and B 19th st. The woman was crossing the street with her child when a car struck her and kept going. Drivers caught up to the car and the driver, a male in his 20s, was arrested on Virginia ave and Empire ave, not far from the incident. In this photo we have detectives and highway investigating the scene. (Alex Rud/New York Daily News) A woman walking with her child in Queens was struck and critically injured Saturday by a motorist who fled the scene, police said.

'I don't think he's qualified to be president': Trump rips Cruz a day after poll shows Texas senator as leading GOP candidate

GOP-frontrunner Donald Trump slammed Texas senator Ted Cruz, questioning his political record and calling him a “bit of a maniac.”

EXCLUSIVE 98-year-old inmate's prison funds targeted by feds to pay back victims he hustled

John "Sonny" Franzese, who is on Federal trial on organized crime charges, leaving Brooklyn Federal Court..... John (Sonny) Franzese is the oldest inmate doing time in the federal prison system, but that’s not cutting him any slack with the feds.

Chris Christie, Rand Paul secure spots in CNN’s next GOP debate

Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will appear in CNN’s upcoming GOP debate which kicks off Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Gov. Chris Christie will appear in prime-time in the upcoming Republican presidential debate, among nine candidates who qualified for Tuesday’s event, CNN said Sunday.

Eva Longoria engaged to beau Jose Antonio Baston

SUN-PIDITY: North Carolina town rejects solar farm because citizens think panels will 'suck up all the energy from the sun'

Web Stock Image of Solar FarmCredit - Kadri Oliver Alkan / Getty / iStock The town of Northampton town rejected a solar farm proposal after citizens at the Woodland Town Council expressed fears that the panels would take away sunlight from their town.

LOVETT State Attorney General probes Long Island German-American bias

New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman at UFT Launch of the Greenpoint Eco-School Program. The Greenpoint program aims to develop the next greneration of community environmental leaders November 18, 2015. Manhattan, New York. (Kevin C Downs for New York Daily News) Eric Schneiderman’s office issued a subpoena to a Long Island organization that only allows those of German descent to live on its land.

Somber Sunday as Newtown remembers the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Three years after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, residents of Newtown, Conn., Sunday remembered the tragedy that still looms over the small town.

4 shot, 1 killed outside LA hotel after fight over party

Quadruple shooting at the Standard Hotel on December 13, 2015 in downtown Los Angeles, California. Investigators said the fight was apparently sparked by a fight over access to a birthday party.

MONSTER PARENTS: Kansas City bail bondsman, wife accused of murder, feeding son's remains to pigs

Michael Jones is being held on a multimillion dollar bond for the gruesome crime. Michael and Heather Jones, who were both jailed on multimillion-dollar bonds, also charged with first-degree murder.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015

GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT: Check out the coolest holiday threads

Need ideas for that upcoming ugly sweater party? Check out these festive sweaters to get you into the holiday spirit.

TIME TO HIT THE HAY: Check out the most festive holiday pajamas

Baby, it's cold outside so make sure to wrap up warm this winter in our favorite festive pajamas for the holidays. By Tracy Brock and Raakhee Mirchandani
AUTOS

First Drive and Review: 2016 Jaguar XF

The 2016 Jaguar XF has been completely re-engineered, though you'd never know it from the exterior. Jaguar’s new XF luxury sedan is silently stalking the competition.

Janis Joplin's Porsche sells for record $1.76 million

Pulling in $1.76 million at the "Driven by Disruption" sale, the Porsche thoroughly surpassed predictions but was dwarfed by a 1972 Lamborghini Miura which sold for $2.42 million. The 1964 Porsche that was owned by Janis Joplin shattered expectations and sold for the better part of $2 million at auction.

VIDEO: Watch the 2016 Volvo XC90 parallel park itself

Using sensors and cameras on all sides of the SUV, the 2016 Volvo XC90 can park itself in and out of parallel and perpendicular spots. We tried out Volvo's new self-parking program on the all-new 2016 XC90 to see if it was as good as they say.. check out our hands-off video!

Bizarre Car of the Week: 1987 Land Rover Defender

This one-off Defender is a dune-bashing V-8 fun machine that would look right at home on any beach in the world. Bizarre Car of the Week is back, and this week we have a one-off Land Rover Defender to commemorate its end of production.

FIRST DRIVE and REVIEW: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Sleeker and more svelte, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro’s looks pack all the aggression you’d expect from a muscle car. Watch out Mustang, the 2016 Camaro is here (and the V-6 sure is good!)

Ford investing big in electric car plan

Ford Motor Co. upgraded its 2010 outlook after a $2.1 billion first quarter report. Ford will invest over $4 billion in their electric car plan.
New York

EXCLUSIVE Pushback on NYCHA parking fee hike for public housing residents

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 29: New York State Senator Brad Hoylman attends a press conference to announce 'The Blueprint To End AIDS' in New York on April 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Housing Works) Pols are asking NYCHA to put the brakes on a plan to hike parking rates to up to $150 a month for public housing residents.

Ex-NY Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos spoiled son Adam on road to corruption

Dean Skelos and Adam Skelos leave Federal Court on December 11, 2015 in New York. They were found guilty on all charges in there corruption case. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) Their lawyers said Dean and Adam Skelos had a typical, loving father-son relationship. It appears to have been anything but.

NAUGHTY, NAUGHTY: NYPD arrest 5, hand out 100 summonses during SantaCon

Revelers dressed in Santa Claus and other holiday themed outfits wait for the subway during the annual SantaCon event in the Brooklyn borough of New York, December 12, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Cops made five arrests and handed out 100 summonses during the annual SantaCon bacchanal, catching the red-suited revelers in a variety of distinctly unmerry activities Saturday.

Mayor de Blasio makes push for minorities, women-owned business involvement with city contracts

POOL PHOTO The 17-member group, which includes politicians and business reps, will work on the mayor’s pledge to award more than $16 billion to minority and women businesses over the next 10 years.

'It was better than catching a fish. We saved a life': Man saved after East River plunge

NYPD SCUBA divers rescued a man found clinging to the bulkhead along the East River at 61st St. on Sun., December 13, 2015. He was removed from the water and taken to the hospital in stable condition. The victim was found in the river near E. 68th St. around 5:15 a.m., cops said. Frequent fisherman Efrain Correa was about to cast his line when he heard something in the water.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Man plunges to death from Harlem housing complex

Jackie Robinson Houses, 129 - 128St. and Lexington Ave. Andrew Savulich / New York Daily News. The man was found behind one of the buildings in the Jackie Robinson Houses on E. 129 St. at about 9:40 p.m., according to police.

Cuomo and Sen. Schumer urge feds to grant state officials access to ‘no fly’ terrorist watch lists

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Gov. Cuomo and Sen. Charles Schumer urged the feds Sunday to help state authorities block suspected terrorists from buying guns.

Gov. Cuomo to call for closing election money loophole

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Gov. Cuomo said he’ll push to close the “LLC loophole” next year - part of an ethics reform agenda.

New Yorkers enjoy record high temperature in Central Park

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- in July.
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Isola's Gridiron Grate: Bengals chances bleak without Dalton

Dec 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton watches from the sideline during the second quarter after he was hurt in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports Let’s bid a fond farewell to Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals, a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years and counting.

Mehta: Jets heating up at right time

The number crunching is far from over — and the math isn’t on their side — but the sentiment around the league is crystal clear:

NFL Fantasy Football Week 14: Russell Wilson shines again

There isn't a hotter fantasy football player right now than Wilson.

Cam Newton and Carolina Panthers keep rolling, drub Falcons

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 13: Cam Newton #1 celebrates with teammate Fozzy Whittaker #43 of the Carolina Panthers after a 3rd quarter touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) The Panthers kept pounding away Sunday afternoon, throwing over the top of the Falcons and forcing five turnovers en route to a 38-0 win.
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