MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: EARLY BIRD NEWS

'SHE WAS THE LIGHT OF OUR LIVES': Woman, 30, dies when SUV jumps curb in Brooklyn as beau, 3 others suffer injuries

The sole fatality in the Fort Greene crash was identified by family as Victoria Nicodemus (right), an art curator who lives in Brooklyn Heights.

Distracted driver hit and killed bicyclist on Florida highway while receiving oral sex from woman he met at bar

The suspect, Randy Joe Allen, 54, kept driving after encountering a “bump” along U.S. 92 in Auburndale and told the woman he hit a stop sign, he told Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigators.

Police rescue two University of Rochester students held captive at upstate New York home

Ani Okeke Ewo and Nicholas Kollias, both of Illinois, vanished 2 a.m. Saturday after being abducted and held against their will four miles from campus, according to Rochester police.

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LOVETT Sheldon Silver ‘disappointed’ with guilty verdict but sources say he expects to win on appeal

If former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is fretting about likely heading to prison he isn't showing it to many around him.

EDITORIAL Weak President Obama versus evil ISIS and vile NRA

President Obama issued a call to action to the nation to snap out of its gun-rights stupor — while vowing to redouble the U.S. war on ISIS.

EXCLUSIVE Family say man charged with Brooklyn hit-and-run death had psychotic break, got no long-term medical help

The man charged in the Brooklyn manslaughter death of retired NYPD cop Yvette Molina was career-driven and hard-working, his family and friends say.

HELLO AGAIN: Adele has first concert in 4 years

Jewelry store robbers shattering glass at California mall send shoppers fleeing fearing gun attack

Shoppers said they heard what they thought was a hail of gunfire that erupted around 6:40 p.m. at the Galleria of Tyler in Riverside, 15 miles from a terrorist attack in San Bernardino that killed 14 people.

1 dead, 1 critically injured after car flips over in Queens

The car overturned on Laurel Hill Blvd. and 49th St. in Maspeth at 10:32 p.m., according to an FDNY spokesman.

Justice Department will investigate Chicago police after shocking video of Laquan McDonald’s shooting death

The Justice Department will investigate the Chicago Police Department following a cop’s shooting of a black teen, according to a report.

Cygnus spacecraft successfully launches to resupply ISS

After its fourth attempt, the Cygnus is finally on its way to the International Space Station.

Hearst gets a share of the Caitlyn Jenner magic

Brooklynites liberate suffering stray kitten from Cuba

A scrappy kitten that once scrounged food from a Havana dumpster is now living the good life in Park Slope after capturing the heart of a Brooklyn couple on a Thanksgiving trip to Cuba.

N.J. driver busted after cops find her so tanked she didn’t know she was in Jersey

A New Jersey driver near the Holland Tunnel early Saturday was so drunk that she didn’t know she was in the Garden State, police said.

TAKING IT TOO FAR LA LA LA! Judge bans Indiana HS from performing Nativity scene

Concord High School in Indiana is prohibited from performing a Nativity scene during its annual Christmas Spectacular.

CAR SQUEALS ON DRIVER: Florida woman's hit-and-run attempt foiled after her own vehicle calls cops on her

The car's 911 Assist system SYNC, gave details to police, including her location, and put her on the phone with a dispatch.

U2 returns to Paris, with or without Eagles of Death Metal

SOWING HIS SEEDS OF LOVE: Sperm donor fathers 54 children

A UK man has spread his seed to throngs of women and, in just a few short months, will have yielded a whopping 54 children.

BONE-CHILLING DISCOVERY: Stolen remains of five skeletons found in Hartford apartment

The bone collector, 32-year-old Amador Medina, said he needed the skeletons for practicing Santeria, an Afro-Caribbean religion.

SEE THE VIDEO CARTER CANCER-FREE: Former U.S. President says his cancer is now gone

The 91-year-old ex-president announced his good news Sunday, just months after saying the disease had spread to his brain.

Schumer to push for new vote on terror suspects buying guns

Sen. Chuck Schumer said he’ll push for a new vote this week on a bill to stop terror suspects from buying guns.

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WTC rally for heroes, ‘immoral’ not to OK Zadroga Act

With time running out to pass a new Zadroga Act before Congress leaves town, pols and first responders gathered at the site of the Sept. 11 attacks to demand the health bill’s renewal.

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE...Man accidentally shoots pal at Phoenix gun show, right after buying handgun

Even gun nuts aren’t safe at gun shows.

Pols agree: U.S. needs to do more to combat terrorism

Lawmakers of all flavors were able to agree on one thing Sunday — that the U.S. must do more to better combat terrorism.

Lynch: WH may be considering gun action after San Bernardino

President Obama is scheduled to give a national address about gun violence and the threat of ISIS.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015

HEY, BEAUTIFUL! Best makeup, nail polish for season

From makeup to perfume to nail polish, check out the hottest beauty products for this holiday season ... By Tracy Brock and Raakhee Mirchandani

CUDDLE UP: Festive pajamas for the holidays

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

VIDEO: Tractor “overtakes the highway” on the Autobahn

Watch as a tractor clocks in at over 60 mph on the Autobahn.

Vancouver adds climate change warnings to fuel pumps

North Vancouver, BC will become the first city in the world to post warning labels for climate change on gas pumps across the city.

McLaren unveils open top 675LT Spider

The latest McLaren 675LT Spider opens up the roof, and it looks phenomenal.

Hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson sets land speed record

Fuel cell-powered Tucson hits record speed for series-made hydrogen-powered crossover/SUV category.

VW to take $21 billion loan to pay for 'Dieselgate' fixes

Report says Volkswagen will use loan to help pay for fines, lawsuits and repair costs.

Part van, part boat Corphibian will go up for auction

The world's only Corphibian car-boat will go on sale at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction next month.

New York

EXCLUSIVE Officer Peter Liang's lawyers may gamble on jury trial in Akai Gurley fatal shooting case

The attorneys for Officer Peter Liang may allow a jury, not a judge, to determine whether his behavior leading to the death of Akai Gurley was criminally reckless, the Daily News has learned.

EXCLUSIVE Clergy push Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on housing plan for homeless

More than 250 clergy are calling on Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to come together on a new deal to provide more supportive housing.

Push to ban or restrict outside income for NY state legislators grows after Sheldon Silver conviction

A breakaway group of five Senate Democrats who have been aligned with the Republicans are set to reintroduce an ethics package that would ban state public officials from receiving any outside income.

RUIZ App lets New Yorkers take on city's hunger problem through takeout orders

Who would have thought that making a dent in NYC hunger could be as easy as ordering burritos from your favorite Mexican joint?

'Detective Holder gave his life for all of us': Christmas light ceremony dedicated to fallen NYPD officer

More than 200 people gathered as Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Frank Seddio dedicated his Christmas light ceremony to slain cop Randolph Holder (pictured) on Sunday.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Retiring NYPD deputy inspector watches cop son nab robbery suspects on ride along

Inspector Lewis worked a robbery case with his police officer son — and beamed with pride as his namesake helped nab two men with guns.

Man ordering food at Harlem Chinese restaurant gets shot by masked gunman: officials

A man ordering food at an East Harlem Chinese restaurant Saturday was ambushed by a masked gunman who shot him as he tried to flee.

Woman found stabbed to death in basement of Brooklyn house: cops

Tisa Kelly of Kissimmee, Florida, was found with slash wounds to her neck in the basement of a house on E. 95th St. near Ave. B in East Flatbush at around 4:30 p.m, police said.

Brooklyn apartment fire leaves woman critically injured

The fire started on the sixth floor on E. 41 St. and Kings Highway in Flatlands around 2:30 a.m., FDNY Deputy Chief Stephen Moro said. The fire was put out in 10 minutes with the help of 60 firefighters.