Sunday, May 1, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

'IT SOUNDS LIKE A SCAM': Seemingly able-bodied retired Port Authority cop receives $108G in disability from when he crashed his motorcycle into pedestrian

A Port Authority cop who retired from the job after striking a woman with his motorcycle is now receiving a lucrative disability pension.

OBAMA'S MIC DROP: President Obama hits de Blasio, Trump, Cruz and Clinton in final White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech

President Obama killed in his final turn as comic-in-chief Saturday night.

Cops looking for man who choked 15-year-old in the Bronx

Cops are hunting for a creep who randomly choked a 15-year-old girl on a Bronx street corner, police said Saturday. Cops are hunting for a creep who randomly choked a 15-year-old girl on a Bronx street corner, police said Saturday.

CARNIVAL TRAGEDY: 16-year-old girl dies, another teen injured after being thrown from ride at Texas fair — they had complained that their seatbelts didn't work

Instagram photo of Samantha Aguilar of El Paso, Texas, who was killed on the "Sizzler" carnival ride at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on April 29, 2016. https://www.instagram.com/ms.sam.i.am/ The girl who died was flung from the ride and collided into a metal barricade — another teen girl was also thrown off but only had minor injuries.

THE DICTATOR: David Miscavige's father rips Scientology leader's cruelty in new book, comparing son to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

This image is only available in Getty Images offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany (Austria, Switzerland via Germany), and Australia. The Church of Scientology’s Miscavige clan is the family that preys together — and apart.

100 degree 'Civil War' shoots led to 'sweaty swamp' bods

One officer killed, dozens injured in powerful May Day car bombing outside Turkish police station

Turkey OUT A car bombing outside a Turkish police station killed at least one person and wounded about a dozen including several cops.

MIS-DIRECTOR: Police union head claiims Port Authority director lying about heightened security at terror targets

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The head of the Port Authority's police union said the agency director's boasts of heightened security are hogwash.

Two men blasted on Queens corner in drive-by shooting

NYPD officers and detectives investigate the scene at 220th Street and 118th Avenue where a drive-by shooting left at least two victims wounded, and a possible third who left the scene, Saturday, April 30, 2016. (Jeff Bachner/New York Daily News) A 27-year-old was struck once in the chest, and a 37-year-old was shot once in the leg.

Star share behind-the-scenes snaps from the WHCD

DUCK BOAT DISASTER: Woman riding scooter is hit, killed by tour vehicle filled with 30 passengers in downtown Boston

BOSTON HERALD OUT, QUINCY OUT; NO SALES; MANDATORY CREDIT JONATHAN WIGGS The crash happened Saturday morning near public park Boston Common when the vessel, known as a duck boat, collided with the scooter.

Bronx house fire leaves 12 injured, including 4 firefighters

The aftermath of a 2 Alarm fire at 2736 University Ave in the Bronx, New York. Saturday, April 30th, 2016. (Angus Mordant for New York Daily News) Twelve people were injured, including four firefighters and a civilian who was in grave condition after a fire broke out in a Bronx house.

Members of one railworker union rejects contract with NJ Transit

Not Released (NR) The New Jersey Transit Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen announced its decision Friday.

Parents of Hawaii boy missing since 1997 charged with murder nearly two decades after disappearance

APRIL 27, 1998 FILE PHOTO, MANDATORY CREDIT The boy's parents have long been suspects in the 1997 disappearance of then 6-year-old Peter Kema Jr.

SANTA MONICA SEXY: Mischa Barton shows off incredible body

Saudia Arabia forces kill two trying to detonate car bomb

Major General Mansour Al-Turki, a security spokesman from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior, holds a news conference on the executions of 47 people, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 2, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser Saudi forces stopped two cars with the help of a helicopter gunship.

Iranian moderates win largest number of seats in parliament

APRIL 17, 2016 FILE PHOTO Iranian moderates who support last year’s landmark nuclear deal have won the largest number of seats in parliament.

Queens man charged with slashing passenger four times in his car

Police investigate the scene of a stabbing on 60h Avenue in Flushing, Queens, New York City on Friday, April 29 2016. (Gardiner Anderson for New York Daily News) A Queens man was charged with slashing a man who had been riding in his sedan before the pair pulled over to fight in a parking lot.

De Blasio tackles funding probe, foes consider a run for 2017

Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President, speaks at a press conference on the steps of City Hall on Oct. 7, 2015. (Jeremy Bales for New York Daily News) It's not just the feds eying City Hall.

Kate graces cover of British Vogue’s 100th anniversary issue

Ted Cruz gets strategic win at Arizona Republican convention

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz (C) takes a selfie with a supporter after speaking at the California GOP convention in Burlingame, California, U.S., April 30, 2016. REUTERS/Stephen Lam Though they'll have to be voting for Donald Trump on the first ballot, most of the delegates at the RNC will be Ted Cruz backers.

Ted Cruz endorsement comes with Donald Trump takedown

Exported.; Former California Gov. Pete Wilson delivered a blistering takedown of Donald Trump while stumping for Ted Cruz.

Hundreds of bikes blessed before Bike New York 5 Boro Bike Tour

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Sunday's bike tour is the largest charitable bike ride in the country.

Ex-aide to Gov. Cuomo pocketed big money from entities with business before state

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and Joseph Percoco, Executive Deputy Secretary, are seen at a press conference on Friday, April 26, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) A former aide to Gov. Cuomo now under investigation might have pocketed as much as six figures from entities with business before the state.

Prince tried avoiding abuse suspicions with distant pharmacy trip

33 lions rescued from South American circuses are airlifted to new lives at South Africa sanctuary

An African lion is seen in a cage as lions, that were born in captivity and held in circuses in South America, arrive at the OR Tambo International Airport on April 30, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. A massive lion airlift including 33 lions, 24 from circuses in Peru and nine from Colombia, rescued by Animal Defenders International arrived to their homeland after both countries banned the use of wild animals in circuses. Their destination is the natural African bush at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, South Africa. / AFP PHOTO/AFP/Getty Images It's the largest airlift of lions in history said Jan Creamer, president of Animal Defenders International, which carried out the operation.

ALABAMA TRAGEDY: Mom, dad pass away within 48 hours of each other, leaving behind their six children

Jennifer Norsworthy posted a photo with her husband Toby to Facebook. She wrote, “A wonderful evening out with my hubby after a great day....could not love this man more!!! — feeling blessed.” A beloved Alabama couple died just hours apart in separate health-related incidents, leaving their six children orphaned.

Worker dies after falling ill at World Cup stadium site in Qatar

Not Released (NR) World Cup organizers say a worker has died after falling ill on the site of one of the stadiums in Qatar.

EXPRESS DELIVERY TO PRISON: New Jersey mailman pleads guilty to stealing $443,000 in tax refund checks

A view shows U.S. postal service mail boxes at a post office in Encinitas, California in this in this file photo from February 6, 2013, file photo. The U.S. Postal Service reported a data breach November 10, 2014 that may have compromised personal information about its 500,000 employees as well as data on customers who contacted its call center from January through mid-August. REUTERS/Mike Blake/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) The 47-year-old former postal worker, Earl Champagne, pleaded guilty Friday to theft of U.S. mail and stealing government money.
Autos

AUTO NEWS ROUND-UP Google, Fiat Chrysler partner up, affordable Teslas, and more

google logo sergio marchionne press conference Turns out Ford is going to get a long-range EV and Mitsubishi didn't cheat in the U.S. All this and more in today's Daily Drive Thru.

BEST OF BEIJING: SUVs & sports cars shine at Auto China 2016

Crossovers and concepts were all the rage at this year's Beijing Auto Show, as well as a few surprise sports cars. China is officially the world's largest car market, and automakers are playing along. Here are our favorites from Auto China 2016.

PHOTOS BIG DEBUTS IN LITTLE CHINA: Beijing Auto Show top car debuts

Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE These are the best debuts from Beijing's 14th biennial auto show.

SEE IT CHECK YOUR MIRRORS: Driver reverses into busy street and doesn’t stop

Driver in Ukraine backs on to busy street and crashes Whoever was behind the wheel of this car just refused to stop going in reverse.

SEE IT SWEDISH VS. ITALIAN ENGINEERING: Fiat crashes into Volvo, Fiat gets destroyed

Fiat gets crushed in crash with Volvo Are Volvos made of steel? This video will certainly make you wonder if that’s true.

REVIEW MORE REASON TO THINK 'KIA': 2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo

2016-Kia-Optima-LX-Platinum-Graphite front quarter The LX 1.6T trim replaces Kia’s ‘Eco’ Optima for 2016, but can a new badge and new moves make up for fuel-saving drawbacks?
New York

Cops looking for man who choked 15-year-old in the Bronx

Cops are hunting for a creep who randomly choked a 15-year-old girl on a Bronx street corner, police said Saturday. Cops are hunting for a creep who randomly choked a 15-year-old girl on a Bronx street corner, police said Saturday.

New York teaching residents how to avoid conflicts with coyotes

A coyote walks in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming August 11, 2011. Picture taken August 11, 2011. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2PZ9P Coyotes are an established population throughout most of New York State, including urban and suburban areas.

Hundreds of kids partake in classic outdoor activities during ninth annual Street Games in East Harlem

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Hundreds of kids turned a part of East Harlem into an old school smorgasbord of fun during the ninth annual Street Games.

Connecticut tourists nabbed after climbing Brooklyn Bridge to snap a shot of the sunrise

Connecticut residents Sean Cody and Scott Lockett were charged with criminal trespass Saturday for climbing the Brooklyn Bridge. Two tourists climbed the Brooklyn Bridge for the perfect picture of a sunrise over the city — but spent the morning in jail instead.

EXCLUSIVE Money is needed to expand green initiatives in city schools, report says

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams (C ) at the opening of Pulaski Bridge Bikeway. April 29, 2016, in Brooklyn. (Kevin C Downs for New York Daily News) It takes green to go green in city schools, according to a new sustainability report released Friday.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Chuck Schumer promises comprehensive immigration reform next year to CUNY/Daily News Citizenship NOW! hotline volunteers

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer speaks at the2016 Citizenship Now Call-In as New York Daily News Columnist Allan Wernick, left, and Daily News Editorial Board Editor Arthur Browne listen to the senator at Guttman Community College Friday, April 29, 2016 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) Sen. Chuck Schumer promised volunteers that, if he were to become Senate majority leader, reform will be passed "very fast."

Bronx man’s death ruled homicide after he succumbs to gunshot wound he suffered as a teen six years ago

Daryl Strong died at Stony Brook University Hospital on April 9, six years after he was shot at 19 in the chest and pelvis. A Bronx man shot as a teenager six years ago died earlier this month — and his death has been declared a homicide, officials said Friday.

Rep. Charlie Rangel endorses Keith Wright for his Congress seat

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., accompanied by fellow House Democrats, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 16, 2016, to discuss opposition to the President Barack Obama's trade deal. Despite Obama's direct appeal, House Democrats voted overwhelmingly on Friday to reject a jobs retraining program because it was legislatively linked to fast track, which they want to kill. Both parties were asking Tuesday whether they could persuade enough colleagues to switch their votes and reverse Friday's outcome, but few were optimistic. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) After 23 terms in Congress, Rep. Charlie Rangel's career will come to an end at the end of the year.

Canarsie rebuilds Hurricane Sandy-damaged homes with help from more than 100 volunteers

Volunteers from Rebuilding Together NYC remove debris from low-income family's yard in Canarsie, Brooklyn, that are still suffering from the damages of Superstorm Sandy, Saturday, April 30th 2016. On Saturday, scores of volunteers with Rebuilding Together NYC helped residents with Sandy-related repairs.
Daily News Video

Podcast Steven Spielberg gets road rage with 'Duel' (1971) : For the Love of Movies

Dennis Weaver stars in the Steven Spielberg debut, 1971's 'Duel'. Get ready for an old fashioned case of road rage in the desert.

podcast Manish Mehta on Mets, Jets and smoking pot : Daily News Sports Talk Podcast

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Fans of the New York Jets react in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) With lots of topics to discuss, we brought back Jets columnist Manish Mehta on Friday afternoon for a wide-ranging conversation.
Sports

TIME TO PANIC? Yankees shut out by Red Sox, 8-0, for fourth straight loss

Apr 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) reacts to not being able to get on base during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports The silence in the Yankees’ clubhouse said everything Saturday night.

Patrick Ewing to interview for Kings’ head coaching job: source

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 23: Patrick Ewing, assistant coach of the Charlotte Hornets smiles during the game against the New York Knicks at the Time Warner Cable Arena on January 23, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) Patrick Ewing is finally getting an interview for a head coaching job.

A Division I talent at QB, new Jets LB Darron Lee shines on 'D'

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Darron Lee #43 celebrates teammate Steve Miller #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes after scoring a 41 yard interception return from Blake Sims #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the third quarter during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) On the surface it seemed like a tough choice, but for Darron Lee, it was a no-brainer.

Giants first-rounder Eli Apple 'just loves football'

FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Icon Sportswire (A Division of XML Team Solutions) reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image. All Eli Apple wanted to do was go home.
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