MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

'THEY JUST WANT TO KILL EVERYBODY': At least five dead, three wounded after mass shooting in Pittsburgh suburb

Three women and a man were killed at the scene of a backyard cookout, with another woman dying at a local hospital.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders address Latin American issues and if Donald Trump is racist at debate

Clinton and Sanders squared off once more Wednesday, amid a tightening race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

HAIR-LARIOUS COINCIDENCE: Syrian refugees placed in same Canadian hotel as furry convention

The recent arrivals found themselves at the same Vancouver-area hotel as the annual gathering of British Columbia furries called VancouFur.

'WRONG AND CLEARLY ILLEGAL': AG Eric Schneiderman fines healthcare company $100G for 'No Haitians' ad

A national medical staffing company must pay a fine of more than $100,000 for posting an ad warning “No Haitians need apply.”

Chumlee from 'Pawn Stars' busted for drugs and weapon possession in Vegas

OVERTIME OVERKILL: MTA shells out $876M in overtime pay, allowing some workers to TRIPLE their salary

The MTA shelled out $876 million in overtime last year, an 11% jump from 2014.

James Deen's porn company fined nearly $78G for condom violation

Deen doesn't seem able to wrap up his legal troubles.

'I AM THE MODERN-DAY ROBIN HOOD': Brooklyn IHOP waiter accused of giving away $3G in drinks

A waiter at a Brooklyn IHOP sees himself as a folk hero, but his boss says he’s a thief.

'I’LL NEVER SPEAK TO HER AGAIN': John Goodman had ‘embarrassing’ run-in with Kristen Wiig

Florida substitute teacher arrested for being drunk in class, didn’t know the day of the week

A substitute teacher in central Florida has been arrested after authorities say she showed up drunk in a classroom of second-graders.

Cops question Manhattan man in stabbing death of 57-year-old roommate

The 57-year-old man was stabbed in his Hudson Heights apartment, and cops are questioning his 25-year-old roommate.

Buddhist monk smacked in the face with car door, called a ‘f---ing Muslim’ in hate crime in Oregon town

A Buddhist monk got smacked in the face with a car door and called a “f---ing Muslim” in a hate crime in Oregon, police said Wednesday.

MTA plans to expand Wi-Fi, while nearly a quarter of trains are delayed

The MTA may never be able to stop delays on the subway — but at least you’ll have your phone to occupy the time.

Sharon Osbourne latest to join the black band-wagon, posts naked selfie

EXCLUSIVE 'THANKS JOHN': Hat honoring mob boss John Gotti given to prosecutor who put him away

The man responsible for the prosecution of the "Teflon Don" still has a hat praising the mob boss.

Cops search for Bronx boy, 13, who vanished from school

Police are looking for a 13-year-old Bronx boy who has gone missing Wednesday, cops said.

Brazilian diplomat groped at Manhattan subway station; police arrest alleged pervert

A 60-year-old creep was arrested when he groped a 30-year-old Brazilian diplomat at a Greenwich Village train station.

Random stabbing spree in Philadelphia leaves one dead, two hurt during violent day in city

“They’re clearly unprovoked attacks at this point,” Philadelphia Police Lieutenant John Walker said about the stabbing attacks.

'What to wear?': Emily Ratajkowski shares nude bathroom selfie

Milwaukee woman killed pregnant neighbor over loud music

A Milwaukee woman is on the lam after cops suspect her of shooting and killing her pregnant neighbor and her unborn daughter.

Lower East Side robbery leaves 75-year-old woman hospitalized in coma after thief shoved her to the sidewalk

A 75-year-old woman is in the hospital after she was was robbed and shoved to the sidewalk on the Lower East Side Monday.

Key primary wins not adding enough delegates for Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders

Despite big primary wins, Donald Trump has so far failed to build an insurmountable lead in the crucial delegate count.

Photos Mourners pay their respects to Nancy Reagan

Mourners gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. on March 9, 2016 to pay their respects to former first lady Nancy Reagan at a two-day public viewing. Her funeral will be held on March 11.

'I DON'T WANT TO ANSWER THAT': Camille Cosby digs in during deposition

State Dems introduce bill calling for more regulations on lobby groups in New York

Calls for ethics reforms have grown louder since the corruption convictions last year of the Legislature’s top two leaders.

50 Cent reaches bankruptcy deal with creditors, but doubts remain about how broke he really is

The rapper has to answer questions about inconsistencies in reporting his assets before a federal judge approves the settlement.

Mayor de Blasio joins housing rally at City Hall

In an unusual move, Mayor de Blasio joined a rally outside City Hall to urge the City Council to support his housing plan.

President Obama narrowing his list of potential Supreme Court picks

Obama is zeroing in on a small group of appellate court judges whose bipartisan credentials and traditional judicial pedigree.

Autos

FAMILY TIES. 2016 U.S. News Best Cars for Families

You want to know what's hard? Starting a family. Harder? Raising a family. Hardest? Buying a car at a reasonable price that fits your clan. U.S. News and World Report is here to help you find that car with its 2016 list of Best Cars for Families.

BEST BIMMERS. Our 10 favorite BMWs of the last 100 years

BMW is busy celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, so we took a look back at our favorites of the last century.

ALMOST A GOOD IDEA? Ford patents windshield movies

In absolutely absurd and insane news, Ford wants you to be able to watch movies while you drive.

SLIP SLIDIN AWAY. Porsche backwoods tailwhip needs to be seen to be believed (VIDEO)

Is that a Porsche or the General Lee?

HEAVEN AND HELL. 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Review

This Mercedes AMG sedan looks like heaven and goes like hell.

THE SUV ALTERNATIVE. 2016 Chevrolet Impala Review

Chevy’s large and comfortable Impala sedan is a true SUV alternative.

New York

Queens NYPD captain dies after suffering heart attack

The executive officer of a Queens police precinct has died after suffering a heart attack late last month.

EXCLUSIVE Girl in city-contracted foster care repeatedly molested, then blamed for 'acting out,' new lawsuit alleges

Abbott House, which receives some $50 million in public funds, was charged with taking care of her, the lawsuit claims.

NYC makes 12,000 repairs at homeless shelters, but many problems still linger

The good news is the city completed 12,026 repairs in homeless shelters in the first two months of 2016. But many issues were found.

EXCLUSIVE Razor-wielding madman briefly takes No. 4 train hostage near Yankee Stadium

Commuters on a No. 4 train were briefly held hostage when an unhinged man began waving around a razor blade and demanding everyone’s money, officials said Wednesday.

NYPD drug busts in Manhattan and the Bronx recover 14 kilos of drugs, 14 drugs and $200G in cash

Cops arrested 22 members of the drug ring, which handled PCP by the gallon.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Bronx boxing trainer Joe DeGuardia dies aged 86

Professional boxer Joe DeGuardia, who trained and mentored a generation of fighters, has died at 86.

NYC defendant brings switchblade, drug items to courthouse

A dopey defendant brought a switchblade and drug paraphernalia Wednesday to Manhattan Criminal Court, the Daily News has learned.

Third suspect arrested in bust that left cop wounded

One suspect of the three won’t be charged in the incident Tuesday, which resulted in Det. Jon Gladstone getting shot by an NYPD sergeant.

Brooklyn blaze leads firefighters to discover stash of illegal firearms, grenades and sticks of dynamite

Twelve rifles, two semi-automatic handguns and five shotguns — plus loads of loose ammunition and clips filled with bullets — were found inside the burning second floor apartment.