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'ONE LIE AFTER ANOTHER': NYPD officers accused of making up or changing their stories about Brooklyn man's brutal beatdown at his gay pride house party

Jabbar Campbell was busted on trumped-up charges three years ago, his lawyer says.

EXCLUSIVE 'I GUESS LARRY’S NOT PART OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT': Lawyers claim jury awarded man $15M because they were anti-cop — but the plaintiff IS a cop!

City lawyers are arguing the jury that awarded $15 million to a plaintiff who claimed he was falsely arrested, must have hated cops.

EXCLUSIVE ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL! NYC seeks rules to ensure taxi drives get more sleep

The Taxi and Limousine Commission is sending a wake-up call to drivers about the dangers of being tired behind the wheel.

GREENMAN Donald Trump’s historic bait-and-switch makes his intentions as President a mystery

What does Donald Trump actually believe? What does he really intend to do in the Oval Office?

MOM'S BOGEY! North Carolina woman arrested on child abuse charges after letting 11-year-old drive golf cart

A mother who let her 11-year-old drive a golf cart is facing criminal charges.

'I’M KICKING ASS NAKED': Emilia Clarke felt 'empowered' being nude again on 'GoT'

WE MUSTACHE YOU TO LEAVE: NAACP calls for resignation after graduation facial hair fracas

Andrew Jones’ facial hair kept him from participating in his own graduation from Amite High School.

BREAKING HIS SILENCE: 'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski tells journalist he is ready to be interviewed

Lawrence Wright, a staff writer at the New Yorker, shared a message he received from federal Supermax.

EXCLUSIVE POOR SPORT: Hate texts sent to Jewish athletic official on Staten Island over youth basketball game

A bad sport enraged by the results of a game sent a barrage of anti-Semitic text messages.

PAR FOR THE COURSE: Trump wants wall built at Irish golf course threatened by rising seas despite denying global warming

The notoriously fickle Republican huckster has labeled climate change as a "con job," a "hoax" and "b------t" in the past.

THEY SHARED TOO MUCH! NYPD officer arrested for leaking criminal probe details — including mugshots — to woman he was dating who was center of investigation

The 24-year-old was arrested after leaking details including mugshots of the probe’s targets.

IRON PURR-TAIN! Ruthless Chechnya tyrant, accused of torture and murders, needs your help finding his precious cat; and John Oliver lends a helping hand

Chechnya’s president Ramzan Kadyrov, who is accused of torture, abductions and murders can't find his cat.

‘Pawn Stars’ star Chumlee takes plea deal to avoid jail

Gov. Christie vetoes bill restricting guns from domestic abusers

Christie for a second time vetoed a bill designed to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.

EXCLUSIVE THANKS, DE BLASIO! Struggling schools stop making gains after Blaz did away with letter grades

The de Blasio administration halted gains made by some low-performing schools when it ended letter grades, a study shows.

Woman raped on Metro train in Maryland by man who forced her into sex at knifepoint

A 39-year-old woman was raped aboard a Metro train near Washington, D.C., just after the morning rush hour.

'THEY'RE SUPPORTING PREDATORS': Senate Republicans choose to block a push to help victims of child sex abuse

They could have done the right thing - but instead Senate Republicans on Monday chose to block a push to help victims of child sex abuse.

Comedy Central doesn't care if you don't think Trevor Noah is funny

EXCLUSIVE REST AND RECHARGE: NYC testing park benches that charge your mobile device

The city is testing some high-tech park benches, the Daily News has learned.

Diplomat's son charged with assaulting cops remains in custody

Cops patiently tried to calm down the drunk would-be musician son of a diplomat before he lost his temper and attacked them in the Bronx.

EVEN DESPOTS KNOW HE'S LYING! North Korean official calls Trump's Kim Jong Un offer 'propaganda'

The offer was "kind of propaganda or advertisement" in his election race, a senior North Korean official said

Masked robbers steal $120K from luggage rental office during Newark airport heist

It’s unclear how the gunmen knew to target the administrative office for its trove of cash in an area closed to the public near the airport’s security checkpoint.

WHACKAMOLE! Mom arrested for punching son’s face repeatedly after he got wrong toppings on her burrito

It was abuse over a burrito.

CHEAPSKATE KILLER: Indian restaurant owner guilty after cutting corners in recipe that killed man with peanut allergy

The reckless behavior of a restaurateur just put him in jail.

SEEING RED... AND GREEN: Family of the late 'Cherry King' suing NYPD, blames his suicide during drug raid on overreaction

"'The NYPD came heavy - with enough firepower that it would appear to the casual observer that they were there to take out Pablo Escobar, El Chapo and Osama Bin Laden - all at once," the suit says,

'F--- THAT!' Priyanka Chopra says she doesn't want to play a Bond girl

Feds probe Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on campaign donations

McAuliffe is the subject of a federal investigation looking at donations to his gubernatorial campaign.

Brooklyn man pleads not guilty to bribing cops for gun permits

Alex Lichtenstein is accused of giving cash and gifts to cops for expedited gun permits.

Father, girlfriend of Rikers inmate tried to hire hitman to kill witnesses

The father and girlfriend of a Rikers inmate allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill multiple witnesses, the Queens District Attorney said.

New York City will soften penalties for minor crimes such as littering, public drinking and urination

Penalties for a host of minor offenses will be eased under a sweeping package of criminal justice legislation.

HAILEY'S COMET: Supermodel shares sexy snaps from Florida beach

Five dead in fiery skydiving plane crash on Kauai, Hawaii

All five people aboard a small plane died in a fiery crash on Kauai Monday morning, officials said.

Utah LGBT pioneer dead in house fire; estranged husband arrested

Craig Crawford was booked after the blaze on Sunday killed John Williams, the owner of the Market Street Grill and other restaurants.

Pittsburgh man convicted of murdering Iowa lawmaker’s two sisters

Allegheny County jurors found Allen Wade, 45, guilty on all charges brought against him, including criminal homicide, robbery and burglary.

GREENE Trump finds special breed of blind justice to be his running mate

Donald Trump has found his running mate.

Autos

REVIEW First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-9 is kid-tested and driver-approved

No longer the sportiest in the segment, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 trades on its looks, light curb weight, and feature content.

Google's flypaper hood, GM's cash compensation offer, and more

We've also got the latest electric vehicle news and a concept debut from Aston Martin in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

SEE IT Camaro speeds down road, loses control, and crashes

When you own a beautiful Camaro drag car, it’s best not to crash it with everyone watching.

SEE IT ALMOST GNARLY: Skater avoids getting struck by oncoming car

This lucky skateboarder is happy to be alive after nearly getting hit by a car.

SEE IT VIDEO: Toyota Supra MK4 driver has trouble in neighborhood

It’s all fun and games until you crash into somebody’s living room.

PHOTOS The Stunning 2016 Mazda CX-9 is more than just a pretty face

The beautiful 2016 Mazda CX-9 represents a new generation for the brand, and hopes to elevate them to new heights globally.

RATINGS AND REVIEW 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is the hybrid luxury SUV of the future

It may seem like a ploy to meet efficiency numbers, but the BMW X5 xDrive40e hybrid is the future of the luxury SUV.

New York

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG: NYPD and FDNY scuffle at charity football game in Coney Island nicknamed ‘Fun City Bowl’

The NYPD and FDNY have a long history of working together as one to save lives in New York City.

CHALK IT UP AS A W! MTA approves service plan for W subway line

Monday when the MTA voted in favor of a new service plan in the ongoing saga of the new Second Ave. subway.

Judge delays vote for NYC correction officers union president

Leadership elections in the correction officers union will be delayed until a judge can decide if the incumbent president will be opposed.

French fry shop in East Village gas explosion reopens in new spot

A beloved french fry shop is back 14 months later after being destroyed in a deadly gas blast.

NYPD will expand neighborhood policing program to 40 precincts

The NYPD’s neighborhood policing program will expand to 40 precincts next year, department brass said Monday.

Drivers weigh plea deal for deadly two-car crash in Brooklyn

The two strangers were indicted for the reckless death of a Brooklyn woman.

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The city Housing Authority plans to hire an outside law firm to handle an ongoing federal investigation of its practices.

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The state must cough up $13 million in aid for struggling public schools, advocates claim in a letter sent to the Cuomo administration.

H.S. football star's trial for shooting three goes to jury

Jurors were told to focus on facts during closing arguments in the case.

Construction worker, 21, shot three times after robbery attempt at Brooklyn job site

A 21-year-old construction worker was shot three times after a crook tried to rob him as he left a Brooklyn job site Monday morning.

Dead woman wheeled around Staten Island had been pregnant when she was allegedly killed by her career criminal husband, according to sources and reports

Anthony Lopez, who was arraigned on murder and other charges, had a tumultuous relationship with Aduba Obiamaka, making her work as a prostitute and beating her badly enough to break bones.

'THIS USED TO BE A BIG, HAPPY, WARM VILLAGE': Five elderly holdouts at Brooklyn assisted-living facility fight to keep their home from real estate developer

The stubborn tenants of Prospect Park Residence in have already been to court and to Albany.

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Sports

HARPER METS BATS ARE IN DEEP! Must rely on long ball, even with Lucas Duda on DL

For the month of May the Mets had been the lowest-scoring team in the National League.

David Wright homers as Mets cruise to 7-1 win over Nationals

What a difference a week makes. Six days ago, David Wright struggled to catch up with Gio Gonzalez's fastball.

After hot start, Yankees' Mark Teixeira struggling to find power

One week into the season, Mark Teixeira thought 2016 was going to be a huge year for him.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a no-show at Giants first OTA workout

The Giants' revamped secondary made its debut on Monday. But it did so without its most veteran piece.

Ben McAdoo names OTA drills after Giants' greats

Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson and a hearty dose of hip-hop blared from the loudspeakers.

CBS correspondent Jeanne Parr, actor Chris Noth's mother, dies at 92

“The Good Wife” star Chris Noth is mourning the loss of his mother and trailblazing journalist, Jeanne Parr.

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'UNINTENDED SHADE THROWN': Anne Hathaway removes post bashing Kardashian Klan

Anne Hathaway has learned not to go against the Kardashians.

'I CAN’T STAND YOUR GAYNESS': TV reporter shames homophobic viewer who called him a 'disgrace to Arkansas'

“I get many emails but this tops it,” reporter Mitchell McCoy wrote. “I’ve dreamt of being a reporter since I was 9 and I won’t stop on your behalf.”

GANG MEAN: Jets owner Woody Johnson supports bigoted bully Donald Trump

A longtime Republican supporter, Johnson has raised money in the past for John McCain, Mitt Romney and George W. Bush.

Marc Anthony sued by Dutch concert promoter for skipping out on shows

The promoter claims Anthony didn't perform his shows because he signed with another promoter.

DAILY VIEWS Gender gap for NYC’s female small business owners is narrowing

But women-owned firms still have lower revenues, credit scores and loan approval rates than their male counterparts, a study shows.

Robinson Cano talks to the News about World Series aspirations in Seattle and leaving the Big Apple

Cano is off to an MVP-type start in his second season with the Mariners.

Raptors outlast Cavs, 105-99, to even Eastern Conference finals

The Raptors evened the Eastern Conference Finals by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-99 Monday night.

‘The Bachelorette’ is back with a bang for its 12th season

Dressed in a shimmering gold, mermaid gown, our Bachelorette met her men.

HEAVY PAIN: Ginger Zee performs through pelvic injury on first night of 'DWTS' finale

The meteorologist put her best foot forward on the dancing floor and it paid off.

FOR KRIS SAKE! Mom Jenner says she’ll change name back to Kardashian

Blac Chyna may not be the only one getting the Kardashian last name soon.

KUNTZMAN 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah is a flop — we need him to be more

If Millennials are truly eating up Trevor Noah, then an entire generation is suffering from comedy malnutrition.

WERNICK Same-sex partners should marry before getting intracompany transfer visa for U.S.

I plan to travel to the United States to work on an L-1A, should my partner or I marry now or wait until we get to the U.S.?

Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison renew vows

This time she wasn’t a teen bride.

MAD ABOUT THIS: Starbucks barista mistakes Helen Hunt for Jodie Foster

Not even stars are safe from the notorious epic fails by the coffee chain.

MYERS Goodell, NFL need to forget about Deflategate and focus on the league's concussion crisis

Goodell should concentrate more of his billionaire owners' dollars on the best medical minds in the country to come up with ways to make the game safer.

SEE IT HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOLERS: Celebrities stun at their high school proms

See which stars dazzled at on a different kind of red carpet

Giants DT Damon Harrison uses new contract money to buy mom house

Just months after signing a five-year, $46 million deal with the Giants, Harrison knew it was time to give his mom what she'd always wanted.

Stevie J on deadbeat dad claims: 'This case is bulls--t'

The "Mo Money Mo Problems" producer and co-writer, who pleaded not guilty in February 2015 to charges that he owes $1 million in child support to two of his kids, made the comment as he was leaving a hearing for his upcoming Manhattan federal court trial.

SHAUN KING Officer Edward Nero's acquittal in Freddie Gray case another insult to black families

On the morning of Sunday, April 12, 2015 Freddie Gray was racially profiled by the Baltimore police.

WHAT A GUY! LeBron will pay Cavaliers teammate Dahntay Jones’ $80 fine

LeBron James is quite the generous teammate.

Warriors' Draymond Green won't face suspension or fine for kicking Steven Adams in groin

The NBA has given Green a pass.

SHOWING MOORE! Kim and Demi go sheer

In honor of British Vogue turning 100, a star-studded bash took place on May 23, 2016 in in London's Kensington Gardens.

TAKE A GANDER! Cops corral geese off roadway in slowest chase ever

It was a wild goose chase — literally.

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DRIZZY WAS TOO BUSY: Drake skips Billboard Awards to play indoor golf at the MGM Grand in Vegas

Drake took home the award for Top Rap Artist.

Kissinger and Rockefeller event feels aftermath of Paris attacks

Forget Paris. At least for now. Guests at French event were glad to have stayed in New York

Pittsburgh RB James Conner announces he’s cancer-free

Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Dec. 4.

Mets' Lucas Duda placed on DL, out four to six weeks with stress fracture in back

Monday night Eric Campbell was in the lineup at first, but Terry Collins said the Mets will be looking at other options, including putting outfielder Michael Conforto there.

SUMMER STREAMING: Everything new coming to Hulu, Amazon and Netflix in June

Netflix is premiering the fourth season of "Orange is the New Black," Hulu is adding the 1976 thriller "Carrie," and Amazon will be streaming the first season of "Mr. Robot."

‘Mad Men’ props will be up for auction on anniversary of finale

The items include Don Draper's bar cart and wallet, Peggy Olson's banker box and typewriter and Joan Harris' ice bucket and tumbler.

SEE IT AIR CARE: Groups team up for the annual JetBlue Plane Pull Against Cancer

Local authorities, plane crew members, the Army, TSA and Bobbies from the famed U.K. Metropolitan Police Department all came together at JFK Airport raising money and awareness for the UK charity, Joining Against Cancer in Kids.

SEE IT Protesters take to the streets as Baltimore police officer Edward Nero is cleared of four charges in Freddie Gray's death

Baltimore police officer Edward Nero was cleared of four charges in the case of Freddie Gray, a black man who died after sustaining a severe spinal injury while in police custody.

MOM KNOWS BEST: Annie Apple, mother of Giants rookie Eli, to be on 'Sunday NFL Countdown'

She's gone from football mom to contributor on ESPN's flagship football television show.

Ricky Gervais torn about prospect of a Trump presidency

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