Sunday, May 29, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

THE CHIN GOT UNDER HIS SKIN: Mob boss Vincent ‘The Chin’ Gigante's rocky relationship with counterpart John Gotti detailed in new book

Gotti’s renegade crew not only feared the Chin — they respected him.

Biker lashes out in road rage shooting on the Long Island Expressway

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi An armed and angry biker shot several times into a car.

EXCLUSIVE Columbia University blocks NYPD’s effort to expand ShotSpotter gun detection technology

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 01: People walk past the Alma Mater statue on the Columbia University campus on July 1, 2013 in New York City. An interest rate hike kicks in today for student loans, an increase for 7 million students. Congress left town at the end of last week failing to prevent rates on new Stafford student loans increasing from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Police sources say the Ivy League school declined a request from the NYPD to install the sensors on campus.

Looters dig up Civil War battlefield in Virginia, turn Petersburg National Battlefield site into active crime scene

Investogators scour for evidence at Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia. The National Park Service is investigating looting that took place at the Civil War battlefield earlier in the week of May 23, 2016. Looters dug up a Civil War battlefield in Virginia looking for relics just before Memorial Day on a site where 1,000 soldiers died.
Bryce Dejean-Jones

Pelicans' Bryce Dejean-Jones shot dead after breaking into home

Colorado scenic train conductor killed in fall from her train on Royal Gorge Railroad

Rescuers gather at the scene after Leslie Cacy, a 28-year-old conductor for the Royal Gorge Scenic Railroad in Colorado, was killed after falling off the moving train. A Colorado train conductor died after she tumbled out of a train on the scenic Royal Gorge Route Railroad Saturday night, police said.

Georgia sheriff’s deputy shot in face during traffic stop; suspect arrested

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot in the head Saturday evening, May 28, 2016,during a traffic stop along Mile Marker 33 on I-185 in Harris County, Georgia. A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was shot in the face after pulling over a car on a highway southwest of Atlanta Saturday night, police said.

Over 700 migrants feared dead in three Mediterranean shipwrecks

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE MARINA MILITARE. MANDATORY CREDIT. The UN refugee agency says over 700 migrants are feared dead in three Mediterranean Sea shipwrecks south of Italy.

NYC feels the heat this Memorial Day Weekend

3 people still missing, 4 dead after flooding in Kansas and Texas

MANDATORY CREDIT At least three people were still missing on Sunday after torrential rain in Texas and Kansas flooded rivers.

Two dogs tied up and burned to death in Pennsylvania

Police investigate at the 2800 block of W. 6th Street in Chester City, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after finding the bodies of two pit bulls that had been tied up and set on fire in an alleyway behind a garage. Both dogs had been placed inside a tote. Two dogs were tied up, set on fire in a tote bag and left to die Saturday night in an alley near Philadelphia, police said.

Trump to go huge for nomination speech at Cleveland stadium

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Fresno, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Trump is plotting to deliver his speech at one of Cleveland’s largest sports venues.

Troy Ave, rapper accused of fatal Irving Plaza shooting, has court date postponed as he recovers in hospital from gunshot wound

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Rapper Troy Ave is facing attempted murder and weapons possession charges for the fatal shooting Wednesday.

MOVING TRIBUTE: Susan Sarandon memorializes late younger brother

Spanish police arrest 7 involved in stealing Francis Bacon paintings worth $27.8M

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. THIS��?IMAGE MAY ONLY BE USED FOR 14 DAYS FROM TIME OF TRANSMISSION; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING. The thieves took off with over $27 million worth of Bacon.

FROM FIRES TO A HIGHER CALLING: Retired FDNY captain cheered on by ex-colleagues as he answers holy call as newly ordained Catholic priest

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi He's now a first responder for the man upstairs.

Two men shot in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx

The scene at Van Cortlandt Park where at least two people were shot during a large gathering. Bronx, New York. Saturday, 28th May, 2016. (Angus Mordant for New York Daily News) The gunfire went off near the Van Cortlandt Swimming Pool.

Suicidal man saved by quick-thinking Port Authority cops on George Washington Bridge

The George Washington Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey over the Hudson River. A trio of Port Authority officers is being hailed as heroes for saving a man intent on ending his life.

FEELING BLUE: Paris Jackson dyes her hair to match prom date’s dress

ISIS, Syrian opposition clash near Turkish border

FILE PHOTO AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT ON TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 2015, BY SANA PHOTO TO BE USED ONLY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. ISIS militants entered a Syrian opposition stronghold in the country’s north on Saturday.

More than 30 men in Brazil sought in gang rape of 16-year-old girl: 'I want them to await the justice of God'

Activists protest after the gang rape of a teenager, in the front of Legislative Assembly building, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 27 May 2016. The announcement came as acting President Michel Temer called an emergency meeting of the security ministers.

Pope Francis says migrants ‘aren’t a danger but they are in danger'

POOL PHOTO Migrants “aren’t a danger but they are in danger,” Pope Francis told a crowd of hundreds of children at the Vatican on Saturday.

WHO denies 'public health' reason to cancel Olympics over Zika

TUESDAY, JAN. 26, 2016 FILE PHOTO The response from the WHO came a day after 150 health experts called for the games to be delayed or moved.

ROCK STAR FANTASY: Andy Samberg’s ‘Popstar’ plays it up

NBA community reacts to shooting death of New Orleans Pelicans guard

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2015, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans' Bryce Dejean-Jones (31) races the ball up court during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Police say Saturday, May 28, 2016, Dejean-Jones was fatally shot after breaking down the door to a Dallas apartment. Sr. Cpl. DeMarquis Black said in a statement that officers were called early Saturday morning and found the 23-year-old player collapsed in an outdoor passageway. He was taken to a hospital where he died. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File) The NBA community was in mourning Saturday following news that Pelicans' Bryce Dejean-Jones had died.

Bronx man accused of fatally stabbing his wife and blaming intruders sustained cuts after violent struggle

Homicide suspect , Roy Savage, 43, Being taken, by detectives, from the 44 Precinct on East 169 street. Removal done at 8:30PM. (Sam Costanza for New York Daily News) The 43-year-old was ordered held without bail Saturday.

Pakistani man allowed to 'lightly' beat wife if she 'defies his commands,' Islamic council declares

0 A husband can beat his wife, one Pakistani council recommends, so long as it's done “lightly.”

Cops arrest owner of 8-year-old Brooklyn schoolkid's gun — a 13-year-old schoolkid

The 8-year-old brought this weapon, and four bullets, to his Brooklyn school Friday. Cops have arrested the owner of the loaded pistol an 8-year-old child took to his Brooklyn school — a 13-year-old boy.
Autos

Record holiday travel expected, Takata talks sale, and more

memorial-day-traffic We've also got a report about Apple's EV charging ambitions, Ford's 610-mile Energi range, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

SEE IT ELECTRIC Z'S: Tesla driver asleep at the wheel

Tesla driver asleep at the wheel If the future is napping while driving your car, sign us up for the future.

REVIEW TRAIL TESTED: Can the 2017 Honda Ridgeline go off-road?

In order to examine the new Ridgeline in person, I headed to Malibu, California and the Santa Monica Mountains to answer the following question: Can the 2017 Honda Ridgeline go off-road? Can the redesigned 2017 Honda Ridgeline go off-roading? Yes, with caution and scouting ahead of time

VIDEO: ‘The Fast and the Furious’ returns to theaters

vin-diesel-paul-walker-the-fast-and-the-furious-universal-poster The first of the now eight Fast and Furious films will return to theaters to celebrate its 15th anniversary.

PHOTOS The 600 hp 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo is a supercar slayer

With looks straight out of a sci-fi movie and enough power and technology to keep supercars at bay, you may be wondering: why spend 3 times more to get a Lamborghini when a Nissan can blow it out of the water? Nissan's GT-R is a twin-turbocharged middle finger to traditional supercar, and the 2017 model just got even better thanks to Nismo.

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL 8 Important Decisions to Make Before Buying a New Car

In order to save thousands of dollars, it is important to make several important decisions before buying your next new car.  Buying a car is no easy task. Here are some of the decisions you should make before doing so.
New York

Person struck by F train in Queens

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A person is in critical condition after being struck a train in Queens early Sunday, police said.

N.Y. pols want reforms in reporting disabled, mentally ill abuse

MAY 25, 2016 PHOTO The proposal would break from the current protocol, which centers around the New York Justice Center.

Man, 22, charged with murder for April shooting at Wagner Houses in Harlem

FREE FOR WEB USE: 04/17/2016 2:27 AM NY| New York| Manhattan| Shooting| 350 E 124th St. | 25 pct| EMS A 22-year-old man has been charged with murdering a man in Harlem last month, cops said Friday.

Thieves shoot at off-duty cop in botched Bushwick robbery

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi An off-duty cop dodged bullets when he became the victim of a botched robbery attempt in Brooklyn early Saturday, officials said.

Rikers Island inmate, 61, found dead hours before he was to be released — sixth inmate to die at city jail this year

ADVANCE FOR USE TUESDAY, FEB. 16, 2016 AND THEREAFTER; JUNE 20, 2014, FILE PHOTO; PART OF A PHOTO ESSAY PACKAGE OF 23 PICTURES A 61-year-old inmate on Rikers Island died early Friday, officials said.
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Bronx gangbanger gets 25 years in prison for stabbing murder of immigrant teen

** Image provided by Family, Handout ** A Bronx gangbanger was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday for the murder of an immigrant teen.

Perv architect taunted, flashed, harassed gay employee: lawsuit

Leather-clad architect Peter Marino has been sued twice in six months. A prominent architect harassed a gay employee with "f----t" taunts and offers of sex, a new lawsuit claims.

$36M makeover for Long Island’s Jones Beach

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK 08/13/07.- Jones Beach , Long Island, NY , photographed on August 13th 2007. Gov. Cuomo says the state is paying for upgrades and improvements at the state park.

AG Eric Schneiderman won’t investigate fatal police shooting of Queens man

Tillman's mother (L) and wife at a press conference in front of the location on 116th Avenue in Ozone Park where George Tillman was fatally shot by NYPD officers, Monday, April 18, 2016. (Jeff Bachner/New York Daily News) The attorney general's office said that the case is "outside the parameters" of the attorney general's scope.
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Rival Nationals are certain Matt Harvey will bounce back: Ray Knight

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Matt Harvey may be facing the lengthiest period of struggle in his career, but he's got some backers among the '86 Mets.

Michael Pineda roughed up again as Rays blast Yankees

No more than 7 images from any single MLB game, workout, activity or event may be used (including online and on apps) while that game, activity or event is in progress When does a bad start become a bad season? Michael Pineda is getting dangerously close to answering that question.

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Tennessee Titans defensive end Karl Klug (97) and Brian Orakpo (98) sack New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 30-8. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) The FitzMagic feel-good story is trending towards nasty. But nothing has changed in the basic equation.

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Fans arrive for the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Are you ready for another Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium?
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