MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: EARLY BIRD NEWS

Donald Trump’s disturbing desire to ban Muslims in the U.S. has sinister Nazi echo

Max Paul Friedman: Now Donald Trump wants to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. Before we call him a neo-Nazi, though, let's look at the record.

EXCLUSIVE: Disabled Staten Island teen seriously burned after ‘friend’ allegedly hits him with flaming perfume bottle

A 13-year-old bully threw a flaming bottle of perfume at Deandre Bloomfield (pictured) — badly burning the boy’s chest and neck, law enforcement sources and the victim’s family said.

'I'M A SMART PERSON': Trump defends Muslim ban plan, says he isn't a bigot and has 'common sense' during interview with Barbara Walters

“I’m the worst thing that ever happened to ISIS,” he declared Tuesday night during an interview with Barbara Walters.

'HELL IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM': Bronx monster who filmed himself raping girlfriend's daughter, 6, sentenced to 25 years to life

“I don't understand why the District Attorney is asking for a max sentence for something that did not happen,” babbled Virgilio Ocampo, 35, at his sentencing in Bronx Supreme Court.

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HOW GRIZZLY! Miss Kansas charged with illegally killing bear

Oregon woman forced 9-year-old daughter to steal packages from other homes ahead of holidays: cops

Mary Palmer-Correa (pictured), 49, was arrested on suspicion of driving her daughter around and instructing her to steal packages left on porches.

Florida teacher accused of having sex with her 16-year-old student placed on unpaid suspension: officials

Virginia Hinckley of St. Augustine High School had been placed on paid leave Oct. 20, when investigators began looking into her relationship with the teenage boy.

French scientist 'discovers hidden portrait' beneath surface of da Vinci's masterpiece 'Mona Lisa'

It’s the most famous subtle smile in the world. But a French scientist now says he has discovered three hidden portraits beneath the surface of the "Mona Lisa."

Co-founder of The North Face dies in kayaking accident

SINGING THE BLUES! Two cops busted for allegedly taking bribes from karaoke bars

Lt. Robert Sung, 50, and Det. Yatyu Yam, 37, both assigned to the 109th Precinct, have both been charged with bribe receiving.

Husband shoots and kills terminally ill wife, 93, at Texas senior home to end her 'suffering': police

Nelson Harvey (pictured), 91, ended his terminally ill wife’s suffering with one gunshot, authorities said.

FBI wants to track race, gender for police-involved deaths and injuries; official calls current system a 'travesty'

The federal agency plans to overhaul its data collection on police shootings by 2017 because their current system is a “travesty,” a senior FBI official told the Washington Post.

Ex-Nevada Assembly Speaker John Oceguera requests removal of his name from NRA membership roster

Ex-Nevada Assembly Speaker and current candidate for Congress John Oceguera was a life member of the NRA. As a kid, he used his grandmother’s rifle to hunt ducks before school.

Stasi: Don’t believe Donald Trump’s hateful bigotry and Hitler-esque hooey

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre has ignored Daily News call for 2 weeks

Over the past two weeks, The News has requested comment or an interview from NRA honcho Wayne LaPierre several dozen times and he has still not responded.

'MORE SPEED WITH LATIN, BLACK PLAYERS': New Nationals skipper Dusty Baker says comments not meant to be racist

In his first media scrum at the Winter Meetings, Dusty Baker (pictured) claimed “he wasn’t being racist” after saying “you’ve got a better chance of getting some speed with Latin and African-Americans."

SEE THE VIDEO 'MUSLIMS ARE NOT CRIMINALS': Syrian rebels imitate ISIS-style execution clips, but spare prisoners' lives

Syrian rebel fighters turned the table on ISIS, imitating the terrorist group’s execution videos, with one major distinction.

Florida man goes to strip club after killing a man to clear his mind: cops

The gunman killed Tarrie Wilder, 42, and then drove about 10 miles to the Sugar Daddy’s Gentlemen Club on Nov. 13. Cops said Rodney Chavers (pictured, 41, went to the strip club to get his mind off the murder.

BURN REYNOLDS: Actor says Sheen 'got what he deserved'

New Orleans man nabbed for shooting 17 people is cleared as prosecutors learn he was in Texas

New Orleans prosecutors have dropped 17 counts of attempted murder against Joseph (Moe) Allen.

WE REPORT, KIDS ATTACK: Viewers outraged by 'Fox and Friends' segment teaching children how to fight terrorists

A Fox News segment that aimed to "teach your kids to fight back" against terrorists did not sit well with many people.

Delaware officer who broke black suspect’s jaw acquitted

A white Delaware police officer who was charged with assault for kicking a black suspect in the head was acquitted Tuesday.

6-YEAR BIT: Former Secret Service agent gets 71-month sentence for taking $820G in bitcoin

Shaun Bridges’ attorneys had sought a three-year prison term, but U.S. Judge Richard Seeborg said Bridges’ behavior was a “shocking.”

Kim K. headed to beach hideout after Saint West’s birth

gonzalez Republicans should unite to ban Donald Trump

Major conservatives like Dick Cheney and Paul Ryan have condemned Donald Trump's Muslim ban. But top Republicans need to do more.

Boston College students sickened by norovirus after eating at Chipotle, initial tests show

The Boston Public Health Commission said in a statement late Tuesday that results of initial testing conducted by Massachusetts officials on some of those affected showed the presence of norovirus.

Baltimore prosecutors rest case against Freddie Gray cop

Officer William Porter is charged with manslaughter and faces up to 25 years if convicted on all counts.

'SILENCE WON'T HELP US': San Bernardino's Dem Rep. blasts GOP after shooting

The Congressman whose district includes San Bernardino is mad that nothing is being done.

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

First Drive Review: 2016 Nissan Titan XD

Nissan cautiously approaches the heavy-duty truck segment with a totally unexpected true competitor.

5 million Ford cars eligible for Siri software upgrade

SYNC-equipped Ford cars dating back to 2011 are eligible for the software update.

Hyundai teases Prius-challenging Ioniq compact sedan

The Ioniq will be offered in electric, plug-in hybrid-electric and hybrid powertrains.

Rolls-Royce unveils highly-luxurious cocktail hamper

Rolls-Royce is offering a more than $45,000 cocktail hamper that features no alcohol whatsoever.

Dodge recalls more than 120,000 Darts with brake issues

Fiat Chrysler is issuing a recall for over 105,000 Dodge Darts in the US and an additional 16,145 worldwide for power brake problems.

MISSION (E) ACCOMPLISHED: Porsche confirms plans for electric car

Porsche: Frankfurt Motor Show concept will start mass production by 2020.

New York

EXCLUSIVE NYPD’s stop-and-frisk drops to record low

New NYPD statistics show only 4,747 New Yorkers were targeted citywide by the divisive policing tactic in July, August and September — the lowest quarter since numbers were first released in 2002.

EXCLUSIVE Mayor de Blasio's special education reforms don't do enough for students

Advocates for kids with disabilities gave the city mixed marks for special education reforms executed during the first full school year under Mayor de Blasio’s watch.

New York City’s Vision Zero has done little to target reckless drivers: study

The report from Transportation Alternatives, a street safety group, found that only 38 people had been busted under the city’s Right of Way Law as of August.

Cops hunting four crooks who robbed two women at gunpoint in Central park: authorities

The victims, ages 26 and 45, were walking along the park’s reservoir jogging path near W. 91st St. and West Drive about 10:30 p.m. Monday when two groups of men began chatting them up.

Florida man attacks Queens store owner, who says suspect yelled 'I kill Muslims'

The store owner, Sarker Haque, claims that suspect Piro Kolvani, 55, screamed that he would “kill Muslims” as he threw haymakers at the shop owner.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Brenda Blackmon to return to NYC airwaves in PIX11 newscast

Blackmon will anchor a 6:30 p.m. broadcast with WPIX veteran Kaity Tong, the station said on its website. The award-winning reporter previously worked at WWOR-TV, channel 9, for 23 years.

Queens hit-and-run leaves 17-year-old dead: cops

Jaremello Ovidio was crossing Northern Blvd. by Junction Blvd. at 10:51 p.m. That's when a black sedan heading west on Northern Blvd. barreled into him, then left the scene, police said.

NYPD officer kicked man's leg multiple times to the point of amputation, suit alleges

Eugene Randolph was collared for selling drugs near the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Dec. 6, 2012, in an undercover buy-and-bust operation.

DraftKings and FanDuel may get lifeline from state lawmakers if they lose legal battle with AG Eric Schneiderman

Gary Pretlow (D-Westchester) said Tuesday he expects the Legislature would adopt legislation to legalize daily fantasy sports games if a court finds that they are in violation of state gambling laws.