MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

'I’M JUST NUMB': Ferguson activist Darren Seals, who encouraged protesters to go vote for change, fatally shot in car before vehicle was set on fire near St. Louis

A prominent activist found shot to death in a torched car was remembered by loved ones for protesting Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson.

Michigan teen kills himself after accidentally fatally shooting his friend while playing with gun

The teens were found dead in a remote alley.

NYC housing inspector illegally turned basement of his Queens house into four dangerous apartments

A city housing inspector was charged for turning his Queens home into four smaller apartments.

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Las Vegas cops recapture man who escaped after killing father of four outside McDonald's for not holding door

The slippery crook managed to get out of a pair of handcuffs while left unattended.

Emily Ratajkowski called ‘attention seeking whore’ for talking politics

Bronx man, 41, dies after brutal beating; badly wounded victim tried hailing cab, but was rejected

A Bronx man collapsed and died after a creep punched him to the ground and then kicked him in the head, cops said.

CAN'T 'GET AROUND' THE LAW! Second heroin bust in as many weeks nabs six in Staten Island in sting called Operation Beach Boys

Talk about bad vibrations. Six suspects tied to a Staten Island heroin ring were arrested, authorities said Tuesday.

Female dancer arrested on set of French Montana rap video in Brooklyn files $2M suit against city

(WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT) A female dancer arrested during a raid on the set of a French Montana rap video in Brooklyn has filed a $2 million lawsuit against the city.

KNEW HE WAS TROUBLE: T-Swift breaks up with Tom Hiddleston

EXCLUSIVE Airbnb threatens suit if Cuomo signs bill restricting ads for 'illegal' units

Airbnb is threatening to quickly file suit if Gov. Cuomo signs a bill that would prohibit advertising illegal units on home-sharing sites.

HER BRAVE ESCAPE: NYC woman, 23, breaks spine after falling from mountain trail in Thailand while fleeing local guide who sexually harassed her

Hannah Gavios, 23, a Bayside, Queens, native who is living in Vietnam as an English teacher, lay helpless for several hours while rescue crews and local rock climbers searched for her.

Suspect in Queens stabbing was arrested after he walked by cops

The man charged with fatally stabbing a NYPD cop’s aunt in Queens walked right into detectives investigating her murder, police said.

Miami fights Zika with chemical that could cause birth defects

Apparently both the problem and the solution can cause birth defects.

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HELLUVA CUPPA JOE! Australian café hawks coffee 80 times stronger than standard cup

This kicking cup of joe is sure to kick you right out of bed.

Kids who survived violent migration face unimaginable horror — including trafficking, rape, murder and malnutrition

The photo of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi’s body washed up on a beach one of the most indelible images of the Syrian refugee crisis.

Fifth suspect in slay of Carey Gabay, who was killed in J'Ouvert festival last year, extradited to Brooklyn

Kenny Bazile was arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Saturday and held without bail on murder and attempted murder charges.

New Haven Police Chief Dean Esserman resigns after restaurant tirade, no-confidence votes

The police chief of New Haven, Conn., resigned months after witnesses said he chewed out wait staff at a restaurant.

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Arizona car chase captured on live stream ends with suspect shot and killed by police

Aerial footage of the pursuit showed officers follow the vehicle before pinning it on the side of the road.

Connecticut man convicted of murdering woman gets 115 years

A Connecticut man who murdered his next-door neighbor and bragged about it on Facebook received a 115-year sentence Tuesday.

Eli Manning, wife pledge $1M to Mississippi children's hospital

Giants quarterback Eli Manning and his wife, Abby, have made a personal pledge of $1 million to the Children's of Mississippi campaign.

Bronx man accused of supporting ISIS only has an hour a week to review the evidence against him

Sajmir Alimehmeti — who used ISIS videos to "get motivated" during workouts — has a liking for beheading videos.

50 Cent shares cryptic Instagram post about ex-girlfriend Vivica Fox

Exclusive Foster mom got more money from city after saying molested child was 'acting up'

New court papers suggest red flags about the foster mom went unnoticed — enabling severe mistreatment.

NYCLU director: New Yorkers deserve to know the history of the cops involved in Eric's Garner's death

It’s been two years and New Yorkers still don’t know whether the officers involved in Eric Garner’s death will be disciplined.

FATAL CHOPPER CRASH: At least three people dead after military-style helicopter goes down in Florida

The chopper came down in Palm Bay, southeast of Orlando, Tuesday afternoon.

Eric Garner’s mom lambasts de Blasio for keeping killer cop’s disciplinary records private

The mom of Eric Garner, who was choked to death by a police officer in 2014, blasted the de Blasio administration Tuesday.

GM settles ignition suits, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery and more

We've also got the latest on 'Dieselgate' in the EU, a new autonomy partner for Volvo, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

REVIEW 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

A two door V8 coupe can’t be considered a value proposition, but performance-per-penny, the Corvette is the biggest bargain on the planet.

PHOTOS 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is tastefully updated to stay competitive

Polished and thoroughly capable, the 2017 Santa Fe represents the continued evolution of one of Hyundai's most successful models.

GALLERY Photo Review: 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible

An SUV convertible? Has Land Rover lost its lid? It appears it has. And we like it.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to Budget for a New Car

Eventually, you’re going to need a new car. When that day comes, budget properly for the purchase.

PHOTOS 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe blends sportiness and elegance

The new GLC43 Coupe—that’s not really a coupe—combines sporty design with Mercedes’ performance and SUV convenience.

Le Cirque’s horndog married manager threatened to fire hostess if she told anyone he tried to kiss her: suit

Sexual harassment is on the extremely expensive menu at Le Cirque, a shocking new lawsuit says.

'THE RESULT OF TRUE BRAVERY': FDNY adds 17 first responders to list of who heroes died from 9/11-related illness

The fallen included nine firefighters, two battalion chiefs, two captains, two lieutenants, an FDNY auto machinist and one EMS lieutenant.

Ex-Air China worker pleads not guilty to smuggling packages for military officials through JFK

The court papers do not state what the packages contained, and it is unclear if officials know what was being smuggled onto the flights.

Priest who demanded homosexuals have a ‘celibate life’ suspended after being accused of molesting 15-year-old boy in the Bronx

Father Anthony Giuliano was serving as a pastor in a Dutchess County parish about 85 miles from Manhattan when the accusation was made on Aug. 16, decades after the incident allegedly occurred.

Fraud lawsuit against Bronx Dems won’t halt election

Fraud allegations won’t stop the Democratic Party primaries from rolling on in the Bronx — at least for now.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Lower Manhattan has bounced back from 9/11 attacks, as new industries pushed growth

More people want to live and work in lower Manhattan than at any time since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

EXCLUSIVE MTA pushes new jobs plan for New Yorkers to build new subway cars

The next subway car model could be made for New Yorkers, by New Yorkers.

Summer 2016 the safest for NYC in 25 years despite J’Ouvert celebration violence

The bloodshed at the J’Ouvert celebration provided a violent coda to the safest New York summer in 25 years, city officials said Tuesday.

Advocates want Speaker Mark-Viverito to let majority choose votes

The good government group Common Cause proposed a plan that would automatically give a floor vote to any bill that has 26 co-sponsors.

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Yankees' Blake Parker no stanger to to closing out games

With 110 career saves in the minors, Blake Parker knows what it takes to close out games. That didn’t make Tuesday night’s task any easier for the 31-year-old, who entered the game in the bottom of the ninth with one out and the bases loaded in a one-run game.

So when are Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz coming back to Mets?

Steven Matz threw off flat ground on Monday, but there is still no planned date for Jacob deGrom to throw. Matz threw in Port St. Lucie Monday, the first time he had picked up a ball since he had been shut down because of discomfort from the impingement in his left shoulder.

LEONARD Offense may be sexy, but Giants need to return to roots

Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. are dominating the headlines as usual to open this Giants season. So are Victor Cruz and Ben McAdoo, the first-year coach promoted from offensive coordinator. Offense is sexier in sports, definitely in the NFL, and unless a team boasts a transcendent defense.

MYERS Manning Passing Academy grad Prescott set to face Eli in Week 1

The 40 college quarterbacks who work as counselors for the 1,200 campers at the Manning Passing Academy get a special treat every summer: Eli and Peyton conduct instructional throwing sessions, break down film in the classroom and field questions about what it takes to be successful.