MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE Filthy fiends turn Grand Central into sex crime epicenter as perverts strike 377 times — SEE THE VIDEO

Straphangers throughout the city reported being the victim of creeps bumping, grinding, groping, flashing or assaulting them more than 3,000 times over a five-year period — and Grand Central Station was the epicenter of the subway sleaze, an unprecedented Daily News data analysis of NYPD subway crime data revealed.

South Korea captures soldier accused of killing 5, wounding 7 of his own comrades

The 22-year-old sergeant surnamed Yim shot himself on the side of his abdomen but failed to kill himself. Yim was being taken to a nearby hospital, said a ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity citing department rules.

Hillary Clinton: I’m not ‘truly well off’ compared to wealthiest Americans

Hillary Clinton claims, that despite the significant wealth she and Bill have amassed since leaving the White House, they’re not “truly well off,” compared to the richest of Americans.

'His heart stopped on it's own': 13-year-old boy who jumped into Bronx River to save his cousin has died

A second teen injured after jumping in the Bronx River last week has died, days after trying to save his cousin, heartbroken loved ones said.

Bergdahl leaves military hospital; will continue treatment

Former Taliban prisoner Bowe Bergdahl was released from a Texas military hospital Sunday, a key step in his road to recovery, Army officials said.

'Mambo Kings' gal pal charged for snatching $40G from Josh Brolin

DREAM CRUSHED: Days before NBA draft, 7-foot-1 prospect Isaiah Austin diagnosed with career-ending genetic disorder

Baylor center Isaiah Austin has been forced to end his basketball career after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.

Man sues British Airways over flight he wanted to book to Granada in Spain — but landed in Granada in Caribbean

It was the ideal place for a first vacation for two years. American dentist Edward Gamson and his partner had booked to fly first-class to the historical Spanish city of Granada, famed for its 11th century Alhambra Palace.

EXCLUSIVE Harass hotline set up for state government workers

The state Joint Commission on Public Ethics is set to unveil a new hotline that state government staffers and tipsters can call to report sexual harassment or other complaints dealing with corruption and nepotism, sources said.

Obama calls radical terrorist group ISIS a ‘medium and long-term threat’ to U.S.

The radical Sunni terrorist group marching through Iraq presents “a medium and long-term threat” to U.S. national security, President Obama warned Sunday, but he still wouldn’t commit to taking immediate military action to halt its advance.

Harrison Ford leaves hospital after 'Star Wars' set injury

Lovett: Top state Senate Republican hint to de Blasio going after Democratic chamber control a 'serious gamble'

A top state Senate Republican warns that Mayor de Blasio is taking a "serious gamble" with his very public push to help the Democrats win control of the chamber.

EXCLUSIVE Rob Astorino's first ad, coming Monday, takes swings at Gov. Cuomo

ALBANY — GOP gubernatorial Rob Astorino is set to hit the airwaves statewide Monday with his first ad of the campaign — using baseball images to enforce his central theme that New York is losing under Gov. Cuomo.

Kerik Fights Back: Battle with A-Rod lawyer heats up over arrest threat

The assistant U.S. Attorneys who prosecuted the former New York City police commissioner in 2009 told Bernie Kerik’s lawyer this weekend that he could be arrested if he doesn’t provide a suitable explanation for why he included information in recent court filings about alleged secret proffer sessions between the prosecutors and his former attorney, Joe Tacopina.

Israel bombs Syria after attack that killed teenager

Israel bombed targets inside Syria early Monday in response to a cross-border attack that killed an Israeli teenager the previous day, military officials said.

SEE IT Father, daughter chase alleged thieves, get rammed by robbers' truck

A vigilante father-daughter duo chased down a truck full of alleged thieves they caught tearing out of their driveway.

Kerry confronts threat of new war in Iraq

Confronting the threat of civil war in Iraq, Kerry flew to Baghdad on Monday to personally urge the Shiite-led government to give more power to political opponents before a Sunni insurgency seizes more control across the country and sweeps away hopes for lasting peace.

Arizona senator hosting ‘chemtrail’ forum after Mohave County residents complain about contrails

Chemtrail believers are winning the ears of Arizona elected officials and get their very own public meeting on the matter.

'Men of the Strip' performer, 24, dies of apparent suicide in after driving off a cliff in California

The death of Nate Estimada, known as the ‘Midnight Cowboy’ on ‘Men of the Strip,’ has been cited as a suicide, reports say.

Aaron Hernandez treated at hospital for undisclosed problem, returned to jail

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was briefly taken from a jail to a hospital this weekend for an undisclosed problem, a Massachusetts sheriff said.

EDITORIAL Medical marijuana, out of joint

Netherland and Sayegh: On Friday, New York became the 23rd state to pass a bill creating legal access to medical marijuana for patients with certain serious, debilitating conditions.

New York

NYPD seeks Muslims' help with counter-terror surveillance after end of controversial spying unit

By the time Bill Bratton returned as the city’s top cop in January, the controversial unit that spied on Muslims was already down to two detectives and a sergeant.

Wall St. titan Hank Greenberg tops in Crain's New York Business' '200 Most-Connected New Yorkers'

Hank Greenberg, chief executive of C.V. Starr & Co., topped the inaugural list of Crain’s New York Business’ “200 Most-Connected New Yorkers.”

Dead man found in Brooklyn apartment may have been killed by male lover: police sources

An upstate New York man found dead in a Brooklyn apartment Saturday afternoon may have been killed by a male lover, police sources said.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Times Square Spider-Man accused of groping woman

A 22-year-old Times Square performer dressed as Spider-Man was cuffed for groping a woman on Broadway — two days after another web-head was acquitted of slugging a woman, authorities said.

26-year-old man killed after Brooklyn cookout turned violent

The victim, identified by police as Donnell Smith, was shot in the head on Powell St. near Sutter Avenue in Brownsville around 2 a.m. Sunday.

Who were the big Daytime Emmy Awards winners?

Obama smashing fundraising records to bits, as latest NYC trek illustrates

President Obama attacked the influence of money in politics as a presidential candidate and as occupant of the White House.

21 City Council members push Rent Guidelines Board to OK first-ever rent freeze

Twenty-one City Council members made a final push for a rent freeze before Monday night’s vote of the Rent Guidelines Board.

VA falls short on commitment to female veterans' health care, despite $1.3 billion investment: report

Nearly one in four VA hospitals does not have a fulltime gynecologist on staff, and female vets are placed on the VA’s waitlist more often than men.

Bad weather a factor in plane crash that killed Richard Rockefeller

Investigators say bad weather and poor visibility may have been factors in a New York plane crash that killed a great grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.

Cara Delevingne makes for a sexy traffic sign

Schumer urges health alert over virus from Brazil

Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday he feared the Chikungunya virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, could spread as soccer fans return from Brazil to their home countries.

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand plans to introduce legislation to allow voters to register online

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced plans to introduce legislation to modernize antiquated systems in 23 states by allowing every voter in the country to register online.

Hitler owed $3 million in taxes, new documentary reveals

Not only was he pure evil, but Adolf Hitler was also a tax dodger. A TV documentary claims the Nazi leader owed the equivalent of almost $3 million in unpaid taxes while he ruled Germany.

Russian President Putin backs Ukraine's ceasefire plans

Russian President Vladimir Putin backed Ukraine’s ceasefire plans Saturday and appealed to both sides to halt all military operations.

Sports

Bondy's World Cup Diary: Stuck in Brazil with no cards, little cash

Went to the main port and marketplace this morning, bustling with freighters and tourist boats on the Amazon. The tourists sleep on hammocks during overnight trips on the river. Saw a man unloading and carrying a washing machine on his head. And he wasn’t a young guy.

Melo will opt out of Knicks deal Monday, hits free agent market July 1

Carmelo Anthony will notify the Knicks on Monday, via mail, that he is opting out of the final year of his contract and that he plans to test the free agent market.

Ronaldo's late heorics matter little in big picture

He had some chances, ripped them wide or high. All of Cristiano Ronaldo’s patented line drives, even a free kick from 25 yards, were off line or high or just plain lousy.

It's lawn and order for Murray: Pressure on to repeat at Wimby

Nobody needs to tell him what time of year this is. The queues are forming outside the world's most famous tennis club. The rye grass awaits the two-week stampede of sneakers.

Belgium bailed out by teen's goal in 84th minute

Teenage forward Divock Origi turned a listless Belgian performance into a late 1-0 win over Russia on Sunday, enough to qualify for the next round of the World Cup with two straight victories.

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Model mama Gisele rocks Daisy Dukes for day at park

'I'd still be doing life': After years in jail, one of Central Park Five thanks mayor and real rapist for coming forward

Kharey Wise, who served nearly 13 years in prison, was one of five men who were wrongfully convicted in the rape of the Central Park jogger. The Central Park Five were awarded $40 million in settlement with the city.

Healthy Arizona teen dies during Mexico vacation after drinking Red Bull

A healthy Arizona teenage girl mysteriously died after drinking an energy drink while vacationing with friends in Mexico, reports say.

State lawmakers vote to outlaw pointing lasers at planes

New York lawmakers have voted to outlaw the dangerous practice of pointing lasers at airplanes. The measure would make it a misdemeanor to shine a laser pointer at an aircraft.

Kate Moss to LiLo: Stop contacting my husband: report

U.S. drone crashes stir worries as more than 400 of the unmanned flying machines have fallen out of the sky

A staggering number of crashes by drones since 2001 exposes the pitfalls of opening up American airspace to the unmanned devices.

Sing Sing power plant eyed as site for museum dedicated to infamous prison and its captives

An old power plant at Sing Sing that once supplied the juice for the electric chair is being eyed as the site for a museum dedicated to the infamous prison.

Police seek burglar who has broken into 25 Queens home

A prolific burglar and lock-picker is being sought for breaking into an astounding 25 Queens homes since early March, authorities said Saturday.

A-Rod on the D-list as he tries to move back to posh West Side building

Boston marathon bombing survivor back at work after losing leg

North West celebrates 1st birthday with bash

Families of three Santa Barbara stab victims want answers

Autos

review 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S: The long, long, long, long sports car

The Rapide S is essentially an Aston Martin DB9 with more distance between the front and rear wheel axles, allowing just enough room to accommodate two rear doors.