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'IT MAKES NO SENSE': Former NFL player Antonio Armstrong, wife fatally shot by 16-year-old son in their Houston home

Antonio Armstrong and his wife were fatally shot by their teenage son early Friday, police said. Armstrong’s wife Dawn was pronounced dead in the bedroom after their 16-year-old son dialed 911, police sources said.

Ex-Fox News booker says she was personal 'whore' for Roger Ailes for more than a decade — and he made her recruit more 'Roger's Angels' when he tired of her

Laurie Luhn, 56, said the long-time fling resulted in a mental breakdown.

Indiana police detective shot by off-duty officer while responding to domestic violence call

An Indianapolis police detective was shot Friday night — by an off-duty cop who then fled to Ohio.

Teen with cancer shot to death just days before set to receive Make-A-Wish gift

A Texas teen battling bone cancer was killed by a 15-year-old just days before he was set to see his Make-A-Wish dream come true.

St. Louis TV reporter out of a job after posting sick 'lead diet' joke on Facebook about Michael Brown's shooting death

A TV reporter in St. Louis is without a job after posting a sick "lead diet" joke regarding Michael Brown.

Constance Wu: Matt Damon's ‘Great Wall’ pushes 'racist myth'

SEE IT: Creepy intruder caught on camera breaking into Chicago home, watching couple sleep

A creep in Chicago was caught on camera slinking into a couple’s home and hovering over them as they slept.

Pitt bull mutt bites off housekeeper's toe in Brooklyn apartment

A pit bull mutt being dog-sat gnawed off a housekeeper’s toe at the start of her shift.

Chelsea Manning facing disciplinary charges, decades in solitary after prison suicide attempt

Former soldier Chelsea Manning is facing disciplinary charges after a recent prison suicide attempt.

Exclusive THIEF, KILLER, CREEP: Army reports Dallas cop shooter stole women’s underwear in Afghanistan, hid some under mattress — also had grenade in his sleeping bag

He was also accused of sexually harassing fellow soldier Ana Ma.

POKÉ PREDATORS: Legislators worried the mega-popular phone game is sending kids to homes of convicted sex offenders

The game sends players on a scavenger hunt around the city to catch elusive Pokémon characters — but some pop up in front of the homes of convicted sex-offenders, according to a report.

see it 'I AM GOING TO F--- YOU UP': Activist arrested while filming Syracuse cops frisking handcuffed motorist — sparking Black Lives Matter protest

WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE IN VIDEO. Maurice Crawley, 52, was streaming live on his Facebook page Thursday when one of the officers across the street shouted that if he said "one word," he'd be arrested.

Duncan Jones welcomes son six months after dad Bowie’s death

Two Belgian brothers arrested terror attack plot

Two terror-plotting brothers are behind bars after Belgium police say they foiled plans for an attack.

Hobbled Hell’s Kitchen bandit robs residences while on crutches

Cops are looking for a man they say burglarized apartments in a Hell’s Kitchen building while hobbling from home to home on crutches.

Queens stepmom who locked 12-year-old girl in her room convicted of assault for beating her with a metal broom handle

Sheetal Ranot and her husband Rajesh tortured the child for nearly two years in their Ozone Park house of horrors.

Three Fla. Walmart employees who detained man shoplifting DVDs charged with manslaughter after his death

Three employees of a Florida Walmart have been arrested in connection with the death of a shoplifter.

Shannen Doherty breaks down in tears as she talks cancer battle

CANDY VAN CAN'T: Five men rob marijuana-flavored candy sellers’ van at gunpoint

A crew of candy peddlers who artificially treat their treats to taste like marijuana had their buzz killed.

Cops arrest farebeater who turned out to have gun on No. 6 train in East Harlem

This turnstile jumper wasn’t exactly serving aces.

Drew Peterson gets 40 years for trying to hire hitman to kill lawyer that put him behind bars

Convicted wife-killer Drew Peterson was sentenced to an additional 40 years for plotting to kill the lawyer who first put him behind bars.

Autism Speaks co-founder Suzanne Wright dies at 69

Suzanne Wright co-founded the organization in 2005, after her grandson was diagnosed with the disorder.

'DAUGHTER I RAISED FOR 11 YEARS' ISN'T MINE: Colorado man forced to pay child support for someone else's kid — and ex-wife bars him from even seeing the girl

Chris Atkins and Lori Lonnquist divorced when the girl was 2½ years old. Atkins raised her as his own until she was 11, when a DNA test proved he wasn’t her father.

San Diego cop shot dead in traffic stop, another wounded — possible second shooter still on loose, leading to standoff

The San Diego anti-gang cop slain during a traffic stop on Thursday night has been identified as Jonathan DeGuzman, a 16-year-veteran of the force and a married father to two children.

'HE NEVER HAD THE GUTS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT': Thin-skinned Trump slams 'little' Bloomberg for DNC takedown speech

Donald Trump lashed out at former Mayor Michael Bloomberg Friday two days after the media titan's withering takedown.

exclusive photos Tori Spelling looks a bit rough leaving bar with mystery man

Mayor de Blasio lies again about info kept from investigators in Rivington House probe, documents reveal

Mayor de Blasio denied that his team withheld from investigators a crucial memo about "private sale" nursing home.

Five people arrested in deadly Lake George hit-run boat crash

Five people were arrested Friday in connection with the hit-run boat crash on Lake George that killed an 8-year-old California girl Monday.

De Blasio allies drawn into Brooklyn hospital sale probe

Workers for S.E.I.U. 1199, a de Blasio ally, have received federal subpoenas in the probe into the sale of Long Island College Hospital.

HILL GETS HIT: Clinton campaign's network hacked in apparent sweeping cyber attack

Clinton’s campaign is just the latest victim in a string of high-profile security failures — and the second breach to be revealed on Friday by beleaguered Democratic officials.

Lindsey Vonn suffers Marilyn moment in sky-high split dress

Staten Island teen's family sues city for $4.2M after he was assaulted, shot with BB gun on football camp trip

The teen, who went to Susan E. Wagner High School suffered a week-long hazing spree, which the family's lawyer calls "par for the course."

Illinois governor signs bill decriminalizing small amount of pot

he new law, which takes effect immediately, makes having 10 grams or less of marijuana will be a civil offense.

Connecticut boarding school was a ‘nest of child molesters’ that didn’t protect kids from pedophiles

Matthew Bernstein attended Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Conn. from 1980 to 1983 — between the ages of 12 and 15 — and was sexually abused by several teachers.

Wisconsin 14-year-old slashed throat of brother’s girlfriend, told her she would be her ‘first kill’

Kali Bookey is charged as an adult after describing herself to her victim as a “psychopath and crazy” and telling the 15-year-old girl she would be her “first kill."

Brooklyn surgeon in Medicare billing scheme convicted of fraud, faces 40 years in prison

A Brooklyn surgeon is facing more than 40 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of a massive Medicare fraud.

Autos

Short Report: 2016 Chrysler 300S Alloy Edition

Don’t settle for the same boring car everyone else drives, especially when you can get a Chrysler 300S instead.

Gas taxes increase, VW named global sales leader, and more

We've also got Flint, Michigan news, Cars.com creating a dealership mecca, and more in today's Daily Drive-thru.

PHOTOS Cars of the 2016 U.S. APEAL Study

These are the 25 vehicles that earned a high ranking in their respective segments and found a spot in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. APEAL Study, which measures how gratifying a vehicle is to own and drive and is the industry benchmark for new vehicle appeal in terms of performance and design.

PHOTO REVIEW 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport in Hawaii

A Hawaiian vacation in a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport gave me renewed appreciation for this iconic off-roader.

Ratings and Review: 2017 Hyundai Elantra

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is more sophisticated and better-equipped than its predecessor, but does that make it better?

General Motors, Kia have strong showings in J.D. Power study

J.D. Power ranked the best cars by category based on a survey of new car owners 90 days after their purchase.

Street Smarts How to decide whether to trade-in, sell or donate your old car

Whenever you buy a new car, you need to do something with your old car. Unless you’re planning to make it a lawn ornament, your choices are

New York

'IT WAS HER FACE, SHE WAS SMILING': NYC woman gave ex-high school teacher a powerful lesson on coping with mortality

Daijha Brown wasn’t a celebrity or a star athlete or a newsmaker, or anyone whose name you’d likely ever hear. She was just a girl from Brooklyn who moved people by living and dying with quiet grace.

NYC kids’ 2016 test scores improve in math and reading

NYC students made significant gains on state reading and math exams in 2016.

Potential Staten Island Ferry expansion to Midtown, Wall St. could ‘improve the hellish daily commute’

Staten Island’s seafaring commuters may get to sail to Midtown one day.

Trust-fund dog named ‘Winnie the Pooh’ at center of ruff Manhattan inheritance battle

Substitute "trust fund" for "tail" and you have the story of a Gramercy Park dachsund named Winnie the Pooh whose trust fund is in danger of becoming unhooked from the canine.

Cops nab perv who grabbed women's behinds in Queens park

Cops on Friday nabbed a creep who grabbed women's behinds in two separate incidents in a Queens park earlier this week, officials said.

New head of correction officers says city supports NYPD cops, but neglects jail workers

Elias Husamudeen said Friday that COs are facing an “unprecedented security crisis" - and not getting any help from the city.

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Thief sprays woman in face during bizarre Bronx pharmacy robbery

The suspect sprayed noxious liquid at the victim's face before stealing just $11 on Friday, officials said. He may have been seeking drugs.

Cops hunt man who lured 10-year-old girl into his car in Queens as she walked to school

The sketches — one with a baseball cap, the other without — were put out by investigators from the 102nd Precinct in Woodhaven on Friday in hopes someone will recognize him.

De Blasio wonders if L train shutdown should be so lengthy as he considers alternative plans for commuters

Mayor de Blasio said he’s not convinced the L train needs to be shut down for 18 months as the MTA repairs Hurricane Sandy damage.

Brooklyn residents accuse their Sunset Park landlord of trying to kick them out to cash in on gentrifiers

"No mas acoso" is the message from an 11-year-old and her neighbors who are accusing their landlord of trying to make room for gentrifiers.

Exclusive TO PROTECT AND SERVE UP HATE: NYPD detective on S.I. writes frequent racist rants on social media, including calling Chirlane McCray a 'former crack addict'

Detective Gregory Gordon, 33, has a rabid right-wing social media presence that includes racist takes on news and references to the public as “sheep.”

'LOOKS LIKE A TIGER SCRATCHED IT': Retired NYPD lieutenant with a history of domestic abuse slashed his ex-wife’s neck after argument over picking up kids

This is the second time Vincent Curulli, 49, has been charged with abusing his former spouse, who is a retired NYPD domestic violence officer, officials said.

Daily News Video

podcast Is the X-rated 'Last Tango in Paris' still edgy? For the Love of Movies

Anonymous sex. That's the theme of Last Tango in Paris, the controversial erotic film starring Marlon Brando.

podcast Manish Mehta breaks down Fitz's Jets deal: Daily News Sports Talk

In our first episode of the Daily News Sports Talk podcast after our summer hiatus, we welcome Jets columnist Manish Mehta back to the show to break down Ryan Fitzpatrick's one-year, $12 million contract.

Sports

Yankees lose a game and some of Ivan Nova's trade value vs. Rays

If Ivan Nova was hoping not to be traded this weekend, he may have helped his cause Friday night.

LEONARD Cruz optimistic about Giants return, but can he be relied on?

The Giants’ first practice of training camp on Friday was supposed to be open to the public, but Mother Nature intervened.

Yankees Insider: Alex Rodriguez pining to get off the bench

Alex Rodriguez is doing whatever he can to get back on the field.

MEHTA Does it make sense for Jets to keep four quarterbacks on roster?

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s return this week prompted the obvious question from inquiring minds: Will the Jets actually keep four QBs?

Jordan Spieth makes splash at Baltusrol then finds muddy puddle

There are up-and-downs in golf and then there is what Jordan Spieth experienced Friday in Round 2 of the PGA Championship.

Mets should definitely not trade away prospects for short-term help

Friday night the strains of Bon Jovi could be heard long before the clubhouse doors opened after the Mets’ 6-1 loss to the Rockies.

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VIDEO LIBERAL REDNECK: Hillary, Russia and 'these damn emails'

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. The Daily News’ Hillbilly-in-Chief Trae Crowder, and his mustache, finds it hilarious “our nation’s first memaw candidate” is weighed down by controversy over how emails work.

White Sox ace Chris Sale coming to the Yankees? Keep dreaming

For Yankees fans envisioning Chris Sale in pinstripes and trying to figure out what number he’ll wear, I hate to bring you back to reality.

Director Paul Feig blasts Sony for deleting ‘Ghostbusters’ tweet congratulating Hillary Clinton

Some ghostbusters might need to be called to find this vanishing tweet.

Texas A&M suspends 2 coaches for incredibly sexist jokes at event for female fans

The "Chalk Talk" event included a "fight song" where female fans began caring about football while "putting down our dish towels" to be sung to the tune of the "Aggie War Hymn."

Lauren Conrad reveals the truth behind her legendary single black tear

There's more than meets the eye to Lauren Conrad's iconic single black tear from her time on "The Hills."

Morgan Freeman taking a crack at Disney's 'The Nutcracker'

Morgan Freeman is in negotiations to join Disney's live-action The Nutcracker.

WHAT AN IDIOT: Dumb crook tries to snatch phone from sunbather who turns out to be police officer

Swedish police officer Mikaela Kellner took down a pickpocket while she was sunbathing in a starry bikini with a group of her pals.

Tantrums over ‘Sesame Street’ laying off beloved characters forces producers to reconsider

“Sesame Street” is brought to you today by the letter U — for U-turn.

Daily Views Understanding the thinking and feeling sides of our brains

The differences in brain usage by each sex can lead to a lack of communication between “logical” men and “emotional” women, expert says.

Juan Lagares to undergo thumb surgery, likely to miss 6 weeks

The Mets' outfield took another hit on Friday when Terry Collins revealed that Juan Lagares indeed will undergo surgery.

SPICE GIRLS' SWEET DEAL: Reuniting members could rake in $14M each for one-off London show

The three Spice Girls reuniting for a show in London next summer stand to spice up their bank accounts.

Prince's half-brother's kid, grandkid can undergo estate DNA test

A Minnesota judge dismissed the claims of more than two dozen wannabe Prince heirs and narrowed the field to eight.

Bored Wisconsin son replaces family photos with Steve Buscemi — and mom doesn't notice

Mr. Mom, meet Mr. Pink.

Rio doctors to Olympians: ‘Keep your mouth shut’ in the water or get a mouth full of ‘human crap’

Brazilian doctors are calling the waters of Rio a “petri dish of pathogens” and warning Olympians to avoid ingesting it.

Mets' Wilmer Flores is ready to forget about his crying game

Friday marked the one-year anniversary for Wilmer Flores of the emotional night he cried on the field.

Mets interested in trading for Reds outfielder Jay Bruce

The Mets were interested in Bruce at the deadline last year as well.

Josh Norman on Odell Beckham: ‘He’s talking about me, but I’m not talking about him’

Everyone is counting down the days until Sept. 25, when Odell Beckham and Josh Norman resume their feud.

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 'Suicide Squad' adds key DC character weeks before release

Spoiler alert, spoiler alert, spoiler alert. Read at your own risk.

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EATS BEAT Table 55 at St. Regis Hotel's King Cole Bar now taking $2,500 reservations

It’s the most exclusive table in New York.

SHAUN KING WE NEED SMARTER COPS: Police officers should be required to have a college degree

Police brutality is very much like a glacier. The overwhelming majority of the problem is beneath the surface.

New Yorkers have sweet time at Museum of Ice Cream, but long line leaves some feeling sour

They all steamed for ice cream.

First look at Team USA’S Olympic Opening Ceremony uniform

With just a week until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Ralph Lauren Corporation and the United States Olympic Committee unveiled Polo Ralph Lauren's 2016 Team USA Opening Ceremony parade uniform.

DIBS ON THE TAIL! 110-year-old Larry the Lobster dies during journey from Florida to Maine

The staff at the aquarium in West Boothbay Harbor found Larry dead on Wednesday.

Carl’s Jr. releases ‘hardcore’ ad for their suggestively named ‘Bacon 3-Way’ burger

Check out these ads that are sure to whet your appetite.

The 'hilarious' Hillary: A look back at Hillary Clinton's laughter

Let's take a look back at Hillary Clinton's humorous history.

HOLD YOUR BREATH! Smelly, but rare, corpse flower blooms at New York Botanical Garden

This plant exhibit is making a big stink - and you’d better hurry up and get a whiff of it while you still can.

Ichiro says Pete Rose diss just makes him feel accepted

To Ichiro Suzuki, Pete Rose's diss to some extent legitimized his accomplishments as a hitter.

Aldon Smith, serving 1-year NFL ban, checks into rehab: report

Troubled pass-rusher Aldon Smith has checked himself into rehab.

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LUPICA: Joe Biden’s rousing DNC speech shows he should have run for President

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Freddie Gray's case shows that justice for police brutality victims is a myth

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