MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

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Newborn baby in Britain SURVIVES highway crash with tractor-trailer that killed mother

First responders found the body of a British mother next to her uninjured but crying newborn after a fatal car wreck in Oxfordshire on Friday.

Brazil police investigate rape of American woman at World Cup after-party

Police say they are investigating the alleged rape of an American woman visiting the Brazilian World Cup host city of Cuiaba.

U.S. aircraft carrier heads for Persian Gulf as Obama mulls possible military options for Iraq

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered an aircraft carrier — the USS George H.W. Bush — to move from the northern Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf as Obama considers possible military options for Iraq.

REVEALED: Mick Jagger's mystery gal is American dancer

Lupica: The truth is heartbreaking — but it just wasn't meant to be for the New York Rangers this year

The final score was 3-2 for the Kings, but the final score was also this: The Kings were better. Their story was better, their own run to this moment was better. But they were also better when it mattered.

President Obama intervenes in Philadelphia rail strike, restoring service as board formed to continue on talks

President Obama on Saturday intervened in a commuter rail strike in the nation’s sixth-largest metropolitan area, granting Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s request to create a presidential emergency board.

Identified: 3 teens, including 16-year-old American, abducted by terrorists after hitchhiking in West Bank

$Teens kidnapped in Israel - Gilad Shaar, 16, Naftali frenkel, 16, and Eyal Yifrach, 19. Photo sent out by Israel Defense Forces.$ The Israeli military on Saturday identified the three teens, one reportedly a 16-year-old American, who were abducted by terrorists in the West Bank.

Raissman: Keep Sage Steele for ESPN's 'NBA Countdown' show, but dump Bill Simmons and the rest

With the Spurs a win away from ending the NBA season Sunday night, there’s no need for ESPN suits to issue individual report cards to members of their “NBA Countdown” pregame show.

Students call out Jenners for being bad role models

Lost New Mexico girl spent night ALONE in the woods before her rescue

A 9-year-old who got lost after she wandered away from her family's campsite in a California park was found uninjured and in good spirits Saturday after spending the night alone in the woods, authorities said.

SEE IT President Obama says those denying climate change are ignoring science

The President said denying climate change is like arguing the moon is made of cheese, as issued a call to action on global warming to Saturday’s graduates of the University of California, Irvine.

Washington state teen charged with beating dad to death

A teenager has been charged as an adult with the beating death of his father in Tacoma, Wash., authorities said. Rylan Salzman, 16, was charged with second-degree murder Friday.

Women breeds 100,000 cockroaches in her house

Imagine this woman as your neighbor. A Chinese woman uses her house as a breeding ground for 100,000 cockroaches. Yuan Mexia, from eastern China, breeds the cockroaches as they are popular to use in Chinese medicine.

Marc Anthony, back with ex, picks up stranger at pumps

Obama speaks on crucial role of fathers — and importance of having one in your life

President Obama spoke as a dad — and as a son who grew up without one — as he marked Father’s Day during his weekly radio address.

Ex-NFL star Marvin Harrison shot at in Philadelphia

A man ran up to the former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver's car around 3:30 a.m. and begged for a ride as he fled burglers. The two armed men then shot at Harrison's truck. No one was injured.

'Hipster dognapper' for hire targeted Seattle pet

The search is on for whom police in Seattle describe as the “hipster dognapper” for hire. The victim of the attempted petnapping told cops a Craigslist ad offered $100 to target his young pup.

Carmelo Anthony reportedly leaning toward leaving the Knicks

Carmelo Anthony’s meeting with Knicks officials in Los Angeles on Friday ended with Anthony’s future never more in doubt.

New York

Rep. Charles Rangel talks overcoming poverty, health struggles on 84th birthday

It’s the morning of his 84th birthday, and Rangel is describing the spinal infection that left him wheelchair-bound two years ago.

Staten Island streets a little bit safer after gun buyback brings in dozens of guns

The NYPD-sponsored program, held at the Central Family Life Center in Stapleton, brought in 15 revolvers, seven semi-automatic pistols and a nine rifles and shotguns, organizers said.

EXCLUSIVE City hospitals, union are in bitter battle over free health care benefits

The powerful union representing workers at the city’s private hospitals has taken on a new fight: preserving free health care for its own members.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

High schoolers compete in latest competitive cheerleading program: STUNT

High schoolers on Saturday competed in an exhibition of STUNT, a new form of competitive cheerleading that emphasizes gymnastics, teamwork and rhythm.

Man shot dead inside Queens bar: cops

The 35-year-old victim was shot inside the the Edge Bar and Lounge around 2:35 a.m., police said.

WOW: Julianne Hough dances in sheer bodysuit

HEAR IT Florida robbery victim transferred to 911's VOICEMAIL during violent home invasion

The thugs allegedly stole cash and prescription pills, beat up the three adults in the house and threatened an infant with a gun.

Pope Francis reveals his true feelings about his custom-built Popemobile: It’s a 'sardine can'

He’s a holy roller, but he doesn’t like riding in style. Pope Francis confessed that his custom-built popemobile is more hassle than help, since it keeps him farther away from his flock.

French teen drowns in river after tying bike to his ankle in bizarre social media game

French police have issued a warning to teenagers after a 19-year-old drowned taking part in a social media game.

Hilaria shows off body, adorable baby with Instagram post

North Carolina cat sanctuary fuming over noisy shooting range nearby

Supporters of The Goathouse Refuge near Pittsboro are up in arms over the opening of a shooting range right next door. The facility is currently home to 200 cats, as well as several dogs, goats and other animals.

British school boy, 14, attacks seven teachers

A schoolboy in Britain has been arrested after attacking seven teachers after being told off for chewing gum.

Father, son ran cross-country prostitution ring: cops

A father-son duo has been accused of running a cross-country prostitution ring near El Paso, Texas.

Sports

End Zone: Big leaguers recall day they got The Call to majors

A player’s first callup to the majors brings with it unimaginable thrills, fluttering nerves and logistical tangles as they sometimes travel across the country to meet their teams and dreams. There are frantic, joyous phone calls home, hugs from teammates, maybe a glare or two from jealous players and busy midnight packing sessions. And — for the smart players, anyway — the realization that getting there is just the beginning.

Lawrence: With LeBron, Miami doesn't need scorer like Carmelo

During his four seasons in Miami, LeBron James has grown to appreciate the way Micky Arison runs the Heat and trusts that Pat Riley will surround him with the right kind of players that will help James compete for future titles.

Leonard: Sather's job again is to get players for Lundqvist

An NHL general manager makes every decision with two primary goals in mind: To win the Stanley Cup and to sustain success. Glen Sather has accomplished the latter as Rangers GM. His team has played in more playoff games the past three seasons than any other team in the East (57), advancing to the conference final in 2012 and the Stanley Cup Final this spring.

Gola: Win or not, Compton is on right course

The U.S. Open is supposed to be the ultimate test of the heart of a champion. The 34-year-old from Miami has had two life-saving heart transplants, which puts the grueling challenge he’ll face at Pinehurst into perspective and girds him for what he’ll face as he tries to win, not just his first major, but his first event on the PGA Tour.

We show a RED CARD to the ugliest World Cup uniforms

LATEST NEWS: Ivory Coast comes from behind to top Japan, 2-1; Cosmos defeat Red Bulls 3-0 in fourth round of U.S. Open Cup; Balotelli gives Italy a head start with win over England; Bondy: U.S. out for a win against Ghana, not World Cup revenge; England physio dislocates ankle during goal celebration: reports; View All

Candice Swanepoel tops Maxim Hot 100 for 2014

22 reasons why we love Kate Upton on her 22nd birthday

Woman reveals she had sex with dolphin during 1960s experiment

A female animal researcher has admitted to sex with a male dolphin during a 1960s NASA-funded experiment. Margaret Howe Lovatt was stationed on the U.S.

Bill Murray crashes young couple's engagement shoot in Charleston

No, that's not PhotoShop. It's Bill Murray. The "Ghostbusters" actor, 63, crashed a young couple's engagement photo shoot in Charleston last month.

Miss Indiana USA 'proud' of her 'normal' body

The beauty queen, who made it to the top 20 at Sunday night’s Miss USA pageant, has responded to the praise that flooded social media about her trim but not stick-thin figure.

Anna Kendrick: I haven’t been hit on in five years

In an interview with Elle magazine, the "Pitch Perfect" star, 28, said she "honest to God" hasn't been subject to attention from men since 2009.

Mick's daughter gives birth after becoming grandma

IRS admits to losing 2 years of Tea Party emails sent in scandal over improper scrutiny of conservative groups

The agency blamed a computer crash for the disappearance of a trove of emails Lois Lerner sent in the scandal over improper scrutiny of Tea Party groups.

California kids save dog after recording owner's abusive behavior

A dog has been saved by kids in California, after they filmed the owner repeatedly beating the poor animal.

Nurse tries to remove patient’s wrong eye — twice

Maybe it was the wrong person getting their eyesight checked. A nurse in Sweden has been reported after trying to remove a patient's wrong eye — twice.

The new Miss USA is in hot water — for a second time

Naked truck surfer causes chain-reaction accident in New Mexico

The gnarly wipe out started when 27-year-old Alexander Werner lost his balance and fell off a Ford pickup that was driving on State Road 522 near San Cristobal on June 6.

Undercover cop, motorcycle crew involved in road rage beatdown of dad possibly headed to trial

The defendants — including NYPD Det. Wojciech Braszczok — have so far rejected plea deals in the gang assault case, sources said. All but one of the defendants face up to 25 years behind bars.

MAD COW SCARE: Company recalls potentially tainted beef sent to New York restaurant

Missouri-based Fruitland American Meat is recalling a total of 4,012 pounds of beef, some of which was sent to an unnamed eatery, over concerns it may have cattle parts carrying mad cow disease, USDA said.

Kim K. puts on a show in sheer top at Bonnaroo

Mother of DJ killed in hit-and-run accident vows to make his music live on

Xochil (Zach) Fortune, 27, who performed as DJ Furoche, collided with the open door of a parked vehicle in Brooklyn Tuesday and fell into oncoming traffic, cops said. He was then hit by a vehicle that took off.

Hero who saved 4 kids from Brooklyn fire dies of injuries suffered during daring rescue

James Frye, 47, was staying with his pal Adrienne Mitchell while his apartment was being renovated when a fire broke out in her Brooklyn apartment on June 2. Frye helped rescue Mitchell’s four grandchildren.

Russia has sent convoy of tanks, rocket launchers into Ukraine: U.S. officials

Russia has sent several tanks, rocket launchers and armored vehicles into Ukraine, the U.S. State Department confirmed Friday following hotly contested video appearing to capture the unwelcomed presence.

Unsolved beheading of Georgia retiree and murder of his wife leaves gated lakeside community rattled

The peaceful neighborhood where the couple was found dead hadn’t seen as much as a burglary in recent memory.

Autos

Watch Justin Bell takes a spin in the 1996 Le Mans McLaren F1 GTR

GoPro has released a clip starring veteran race car driver Justin Bell behind the wheel of “the unicorn of racing cars,” the 1996 Le Mans McLaren F1 GTR.