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Saturday, March 5, 2016

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EXCLUSIVE Relatives of pregnant 15-year-old accused of killing her mother and her mother's boyfriend want teen's 28-year-old beau charged with rape

Rosie Sanchez, 38 and Anderson Nunez, 40, were brutally murdered on Dec. 28.

EXCLUSIVE FISH STORY: Ghanaian woman, 64, tried to smuggle heroin-filled fish into U.S., gets 27 months in prison

A 64-year-old grandmother was sentenced Friday, March 4, 2016 to more than two years in prison for smuggling heroin into the U.S. after telling one fish tale too many. Rose Amanor, a Ghanian national, was caught at Kennedy Airport with three kilos of heroin stuffed inside dried The 64-year-old who was busted at Kennedy Airport told a whale of a tale, claimed that was duped by her son.

DISMAL RECORD: Fewer black, Hispanic students geting into elite NYC public schools

January 14, 2015 - Staten Island, NYParent Mona Davids (?) & Sam Pirozzolo VP Parents Union hold a presser on the steps of the courthouse. (©Norman Y. Lono for NYDN) Minority students are seeing an unfortunate form of educational apartheid in city classrooms.

Colorado mom of triplets killed while trying to stop domestic dispute between her mother and stepfather

Monica Montoya, a mother of triplets, was killed while trying to break up a family fight between her mother and stepfather. A concerned daughter and mother of triplets was shot and killed while trying to break up a domestic dispute between her mom and stepdad.

Charlie Sheen: I can't keep up with monthly $55G in child support

Man shot twice outside Club Miami in the Bronx

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 37-year-old man was blasted twice outside a Bronx nightclub early Saturday, cops said.

EXCLUSIVE Daily News Spelling Bee gives New York City kids first steps on road to Scripps National Spelling Bee

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi For more than 50 years, the Daily News Spelling Bee has been giving city kids a chance to feel like champions.

Ex-U.S. senator arrested for trying to solicit sex in airport bathroom improperly used campaign funds in defense

EUO The former senator improperly used campaign funds to pay for his defense after he was arrested for trying to solicit sex at an airport.

Bruce Willis-attached 'Death Wish' remake finds its directors

Elderly man's goes into cardiac arrest while pumping iron at S.I. gym, saved by firefighter and two nurses

Exterior of Retro Fitness on Veterans Rd. in Tottenville, Staten Island. The an elderly man went into cardiac arrest while pumping iron at Retro Fitness in Tottenville.

Former mobster Whitey Bulger, convicted of 11 murders, denied new trial by federal appeals court

FILE - This file June 23, 2011, booking photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows James "Whitey" Bulger. Former mobster Bulger, convicted of participating in 11 murders during the 1970s and '80s, will not get a new trial, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, March 4, 2016. (AP Photo/U.S. Marshals Service, File) A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit of Appeals found that Bulger had not shown his right to a fair trial was violated.

Israeli Health Ministry advises against oral circumcision

In this Feb. 11, 2015 photo, Abraham Romi Cohn, right, performs the bris, or ritual circumcision, of Yosef Sananas, in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration is negotiating a medical protocol that would allow for religious freedom as it navigates health officials' concern over the practice of oral suction during ultra-Orthodox circumcision ceremonies, in which a rabbi sucks blood from a wound on the penis. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The Israeli Health Ministry is advising against an oral circumcision ritual that’s been linked to herpes.

Pres. Obama will control itinerary on trip to Cuba

epaselect epa04955772 US President Barack Obama (R) attends a bilateral meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro at the United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, 29 September 2015. EPA/BEHAR ANTHONY / POOL President Obama alone will decide whom to meet with when he lands in Cuba, the White House said.

Kelly Rohrbach flaunts figure on ‘Baywatch’ set

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons endorses Hillary Clinton for president

Russell Simmons speaks to the media outside City Hall as Eric Garner Jr., right, looks on, Wednesday, Dec. 10 , 2014, in New York. (Louis Lanzano / for New York Daily News) The hip hop mogul announced his support of the Democratic front-runner in an Instagram post Friday.

Exclusive Ron Goldman’s father blasts cop who held on to knife found at O.J.’s house: ‘He wasn’t doing his job’

This image is only available in Getty Images offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany (Austria, Switzerland via Germany) and Australia. The father of the man murdered alongside Nicole Brown Simpson blasted the cop who held the knife as a souvenir.

Bloomberg's latest move hints at possible White House run

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attends a meeting during the World Climate Change Conference 2015 at Le Bourget, in this file photo taken France, December 5, 2015. Bloomberg has told his aides to draw up plans for an independent campaign for the U.S. presidency, the New York Times reported on Saturday. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/Files The former mayor, who has hinted at a third-party campaign in the past, may be serious about running.

‘WON’T GIVE ME A LEGITIMATE REASON’: Virginia seventh-grader must remove dreadlocks, dad blasts culturally tone-deaf school officials

Isaiah Freeman, a student at West End Christian School in Hopewell, VA., was told to cut his hair if he wanted to stay at the private school. A seventh-grade student at a private school in Virginia was told he must remove his dreadlocks.

Erin Andrews 'living dream, nightmare for rest of her life'

Donald Trump admits Trump University flaws in newly released depositions

Real estate mogul and TV star Donald Trump, left, listens as Michael Sexton introduces him to announce the establishment of Trump University at a press conference in New York, Monday May 23, 2005. Sexton, who is president and co-founder of the business education company, will lead a team of scholars from Northwestern , Columbia and Dartmouth universities in providing programs for business professionals. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) Trump University promised students they’d learn the secrets of the temple from instructors “handpicked” by The Donald himself.

San Bernardino shooter’s encrypted iPhone could finally answer if there was third shooter in terror attack

San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said evidence points to 2 shooters, but possibility of a third attacker hasn’t been eliminated.

William E. Bratton, dad of NYPD commissioner, dead at 89

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton at the press conference regarding the ISIS threat to NYC. NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton’s father passed away Thursday night in Massachusetts, according to officials.

Man fatally stabbed, brother wounded in Bronx knife fight; attackers still on the run

672 knife attacks have been reported so far in 2016, a harrowing 22% leap from last year’s figures. A man was fatally stabbed and his brother wounded during a knife fight in an East Bronx housing project early Friday, officials said.

SNAP-PERFECT: Miranda Kerr smooches Snapchat CEO boyfriend

Second Virginia day care worker convicted for running ‘baby fight club,’ feeding kids Flaming Hot Cheetos, refusing to change diapers

Kierra Spriggs of Woodbridge was convicted on four felony counts of child cruelty and two misdemeanor counts of assault and battery after a two-week jury trial in Prince William County. On Thursday a jury in Prince William County found 26-year-old Kierra Spriggs of Woodbridge guilty on four felony counts of child cruelty and two misdemeanor assault and battery charges.

HIS ESCAPE WAS 'AN AGREEMENT': El Chapo's daughter says he visited her California home twice after jailbreak

Rose Isela Guzman Ortiz, El Chapo’s oldest child, says the infamous drug baron was in the United States twice while he was a high-profile fugitive. Fugitive Mexican drug lord Joaquin (El Chapo) Guzman popped in twice at his daughter’s California home after his 2015 jailbreak.

Maine town wants Katies Crotch Road to change its name because too many people are stealing street sign

A Maine town wants to change the name of Katies Crotch Road due to frequent thefts. The Morning Sentinel reports a referendum to rename Katie Crotch Road to Cadie Road is being considered in Embden in Somerset County.

Baylor University frat president turns himself in on charges he drugged, sexually assaulted a woman at a party

20-year-old Jacob Anderson. president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Baylor University, was arrested on sexual assault charges after he allegedly forced himself on a woman outside a fraternity party in Waco, Texas. A president of a Baylor University frat turned himself in on sexual assault charges.
Autos

DESERT BLOOMS. Mopar Wrangler Trailcat to headline Jeeps Moab Easter Safari

The Jeep Wrangler “Trailcat” is one of seven new concepts Jeep concepts that will be showcased during the 50th annual Moab East Jeep Safari. The 50th annual desert showcase will include several SUV concepts.

10 best new cars by resale value for 2016

Fitted with four-wheel-drive, this particular Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab rang in at a total price of $38,290 (including $900 destination charge). You may love your new car, but will your new car love your wallet back? Check out the 10 best new cars for resale value.

UNDER-THE-RADAR AWESOMENESS. 2016 Kia Sorento Review

The best kept secret in the midsize SUV segment wears a Kia badge.

LOOK OUT! Out of control truck hits multiple cars (VIDEO)

A dump truck lost control of his brakes while driving down a hill and then chaus ensued.  A frightening video shows a truck ram into cars at intersection.

BREAKING THE MOLD. Goodyear shows off autonomous car tire concept

The spherical-shaped Eagle-360 tires were designed with manueverability and connectivity in mind.  These spherical-shaped and Intelligrip tires from Goodyear are as cool as cool gets.

SWISS IMPORTS! 14 Geneva Auto Show debuts we want in the U.S.

Take a Passat, give it badder-ass looks, and call it "SUPERB." As VW's Czech-based division, Skoda routinely surprises by having some of the coolest offerings in the VW/Audi empire. Geneva is famous for being a supercar showdown, but these are the 14 oddballs we want to come Stateside.
New York

Brooklyn man charged in shop employee neck slashing

the Family Dollar in Brownsville Brooklyn where Sule works. Sure is the man that was slashed at his job gaththe Family Dollar . March 4, 2016, New York. (Kevin C Downs for New York Daily News) The suspect slashed the store manager so bad that he nearly bled to death, prosecutors said.

‘Karate Kid’ Ralph Macchio visits Upper West Side students to promote reading

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The actor said he was "not a great reader" growing up, and talked about his path to the big screen.

MTA getting ready to 'fast-track' Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 construction

Subway passengers on the Queens bound platform at W49 St. and 7th Ave. station in Manhattan on Thursday Feb. 4, 2016. Yesterday Jenny Gonzalez was reportedly stabbed with a needle by a man who bumped into her while she was on that subway platform. (Andrew Savulich/ New York Daily News) The MTA is ready for Round Two of the Second Avenue subway.

Advocacy group's site targets abusive Ed Dept. staffers still on city payroll

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The powerful education lobbying outfit unveiled the SafeSchoolsNow.nyc site.

Brooklyn pols desperate to catch '250-lb brute' who robbed 91-year-old Park Slope woman

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached photographs in connection to a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 78 Precinct. Details are as follows: Brooklyn pols are desperate to catch the “250-pound brute” who robbed and traumatized a defenseless 91-year-old woman, they said Friday.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Grand Central Hazmat drill planned for Friday night

epa03560965 A view of the main concourse at Grand Central Terminal in New York, New York, USA, 29 January 2013. The iconic station, which is one of the most visited sites in the world and accommodates millions of commuters a year, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary later this week. EPA/JUSTIN LANE Don’t worry about the random dudes wandering around Grand Central in Hazmat suits late at night.

Civilian Complaint board chair Richard Emery’s law firm won’t represent man suing NYC after CCRB investigation

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The perceived conflict of interest — representing a man whose case was investigated by the CCRB — was seized upon by police unions.

60-year-old man who struck, critically injured Bronx deli owner was not charged

HANDOUT - Hakeem Sunhill, 39, is the owner of the Bronxwood deli. The Yemeni immigrant is in critical condition after being struck by a grey Mercedes driven by a woman who stayed at the scene. Suhill is pictured with two of his six kids. *** Local Caption *** He lives at 3316 Bronxwood ave apt 1. The pic is provide by his 18 y-o brother Musa Sunhill with permission to publish The 60-year-old driver who struck and critically injured a Bronx deli owner was not charged in what police are calling an accident.

Livery cab driver clinging to life after being shot in head picking up Astoria strip club fare

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi An SUV driver is clinging to life Friday after he was discovered slumped in the driver’s seat with a bullet in his head in Queens.
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podcast The world ends in 'Night of the Comet' (1984) : For the Love of Movies podcast

Film poster for 'Night of the Comet' (1984). Frank is made to watch the light-hearted 1984 scifi flick, 'Night of the Comet'.

podcast 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' is its own Off-Broadway species: Joe D Show

Producers of “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” tell why Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Wilson jumped at the chance to do the solo play
Sports

Carmelo, Knicks botch ending and fall to rallying Celtics 105-104

Carmelo Anthony’s 30 points, and last second shot, aren’t enough to save Knicks. Carmelo Anthony didn’t have to apologize for anything on Friday but the ending for him as well as the Knicks was sorry to say the least.

Harper: With Yankees, Castro out to show he has focus to be star

Starlin Castro suffered through bouts of sloppy defense and lapses in focus last season with Cubs before switch to 2nd from SS got him back on track, and he hopes to stay there with Yanks. USA TODAY Sports As it turned out, the plain truth about Starlin Castro’s late-season resurgence with the Cubs got lost in the feel-good narrative.

Stepan scores game-winner as Rangers edge Capitals 3-2

(l. to r.) Chris Kreider, Derek Stepan, Jesper Fast and Dan Girardi celebrate Stepan's game-winner. No way the Rangers will let the NHL-leading Capitals forget who has eliminated them from the playoffs in three of the last four years.

SEE IT Former All-Star Baron Davis dunks in D-League debut

Baron Davis of the Delaware 87ers is now a backup point guard. Baron Davis kept his expectations low for his first professional basketball game in four years.
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