MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Man plows through bridge roadblock after cops say he tried to kidnap a woman, attacked a man with a machete and stole a park ranger's van

Alleged Pennsylvania kidnapper Luis Figueroa injured three Port Authority cops after blasting through a George Washington Bridge roadblock before coming to a stop in Manhattan.

North Korea detains Ohio man as reports surface that he was charged for leaving Bible in hotel room

North Korea has detained an Ohio man, accusing him of an unspecified crime after he traveled to the communist country as a tourist, according to news reports and the man’s family.

‘I’ll give you something to cry about,’ says Florida man who threw baby across room after 'losing it'

Christopher Finlayson said the 11-month-old wouldn’t stop crying when he threw her, according to a report. The baby is listed in stable condition with a skull fracture, two broken wrists and five fractured ribs.

Police find 40 bags of heroin stashed in North Carolina man’s belly button

Randall Streeter, at 315 pounds, was found packing a whopping 40 bags of heroin along with crack cocaine and Percocet pills in his naval, Greenville police announced this week.

GIANT BULLY: Ex-NFLer Luke Petitgout busted for punching clubgoer in Rockefeller Center: cops

The ex-Giants lineman allegedly assaulted the 43-year-old victim inside Lounge 48 just after midnight Friday, authorities said.

Snooki shows off baby bump in skimpy bikini selfie

U.S. economy recoups jobs lost during the recession — five years later

After a five-year struggle, the U.S. economy has finally recouped the jobs lost during the recession. Hiring grew steadily in May, with employers bringing on 217,000 workers, the Labor Department reported.

Substitute teacher tapes mouths of 9-year-old kids shut for ‘quiet game’

The New Jersey substitute has been removed from the list at an Elizabeth school after five children allegedly had their mouths taped, school officials said.

2 bodies found inside suitcases abandoned in ditch next to Wisconsin road

A passerby spotted the two large suitcases Thursday and alerted police. When officers opened them up, they found a body in each. There are no outstanding reports of missing people in the town, police said.

Karen DeCrow, feminist lawyer and former NOW president, dies at 76

Feminist lawyer Karen DeCrow, who led the National Organization for Women in the 1970s and pressed Ivy League schools to admit more females, died Friday in her upstate New York home.

Miley's Maserati thief is a tattooed terror with a long rap sheet

Navy stabbing suspect in custody, Virginia base victim in critical

Wilbur Harwell, 26, was reportedly taken into custody around 5:30 p.m. near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront after fleeing Friday morning's stabbing that left a fellow officer in critical condition.

WWII veteran missing from British nursing home shows up in Normandy

World War II veteran Bernard Jordan went missing in action just before the 70th anniversary of D-Day — until the 89-year-old turned up in Normandy.

Fla man shots homeowner after urinating on lawn: cops

Giberto Martinez, 28, was taken into custody Thursday, nearly three months after police say he shot Jose Diaz Martinez multiple times outside his Miami home for confronting him about his indecent act.

Former Florida judge disbarred after lying about ‘personal and emotional relationship’ with prosecutor

Former Broward Circuit Judge Ana Gardiner was found guilty Thursday of lying on the stand by the state's Supreme Court after denying her illicit relations with prosecutor Howard Scheinberg.

NYC school cop shot in the back at her Manhattan home, likely by her own son: police

A 63-year-old NYPD school safety agent was shot in the back in her Manhattan apartment, likely by her son, police said Friday.

WE TREATED HIM WELL: Taliban says they fed Sgt. Bergdahl fresh fruit — and even let him play soccer

The Taliban said Friday that U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was treated well during the five years they held him captive and was even allowed to play soccer with the men holding him.

SEE IT Oregon firefighters help 900-pound woman leave bedroom where she was stuck 2 years

The Eugene Fire Department crew volunteered their time to cart Sharon Hall-Dodson out of her home after contractors cut a hole in her bedroom wall.

After ignoring each other on D-Day, Obama and Putin meet for 15 minutes

They gave each other the cold shoulder during public ceremonies in France — but later spoke for 15 minutes at a private luncheon of world leaders. Putin later described their talk as “quite substantive.

Federal judge strikes down Wisconsin gay marriage ban

Friday's ruling makes Wisconsin the 27th state where same-sex couples can marry under law or where a judge has ruled they ought to be allowed to wed.

Michigan mother saves son using CPR that she learned just DAYS earlier

If Tammy Schneider’s son choked on his dinner a week earlier, he may have died. But the Michigan librarian can thank her life-saving tactics acquired in a CPR class she completed only days prior.

New York

EXCLUSIVE Women files $150M suit against NYPD cop she alleges pulled her over, videotaped her backside, pressured her into a date — and then gave her a black eye

Erica Noonan (left) accuses Police Officer Carlos Becker (right) and the city of excessive force, negligent training, assault, battery, false arrest, rape, libel, malicious prosecution, abuse of authority, harassment and other violations.

Age-discrimination suit filed against city by Queens teacher, 72, will proceed thanks to judge, 92

She couldn't have gotten a better judge if she tried. A 72-year-old Queens high school teacher’s age discrimination lawsuit against the Department of Education can proceed, a 92-year-old judge ruled Friday.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Sale of Los Angeles Clippers doubles New York Knicks’ value to $3 billion

The sale of the L.A. Clippers was a rising tide that lifted all NBA boats — including the New York Knicks, now valued at a whopping $3 billion.

TLC blasts Rihanna: 'You don't have to be naked' every time

Pig makes death-defying leap to freedom from swine-packed truck in China

It was a rash move to try to save its bacon. A pig in China has been pictured falling snout-first towards the ground after trying to leap to its freedom from a moving truck.

SEE IT Daredevil jumps from 45-story Denver hotel with jet pack — and makes perfect landing

This guy jumped from the roof of a Colorado hotel and made a perfect landing.

Student allegedly raped by three school basketball players accuses University of Oregon of valuing team's success over safety

The young woman accused the school's athletic department of valuing the success of its basketball team over the safety of its female students.

Navy officials identify active sailor on the run, accused of stabbing in Virginia: report

A stabbing near Naval Medical Center Portsmouth caused the base to go on lockdown Friday morning. Authorities are still looking for the suspect they identified as petty officer Wilbur Harwell.

Mass. mom admits to having sex with daughter's teen pal

Look who's getting social: CIA joins Twitter and Facebook

The secretive agency jumped into the public world of social media Friday, launching Facebook and Twitter accounts with surprising humor. It's part of a new effort to engage with the public and "share insights."

Horse trainer who once dated former Mayor Bloomberg’s daughter inflated costs while working for billionaire Steven Rattner: suit

Declan Orpen inflated costs on work being done on Rattner's Monomoy Farm and lined his pockets with the difference, according to a Manhattan Supreme Court suit.

Couples file lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s same-sex marriage ban

Seven couples filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in North Dakota, making it the last state in the country to be sued by couples seeking the right to marry.

Good news for LeBron! Spurs announce AC system fix after sauna-like conditions at Game 1

Here's the latest forecast for Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Cool ... and hopefully it will stay that way.

Sports

Feds seek more than $96M from Armstrong

American taxpayers have 96 million reasons to care what Lance Armstrong says under oath later this month.

And the Belmont Stakes winner is . . .

Triple Crown threat California Chrome should break alertly under jockey Victor Espinoza and take the lead right out of the gate with Samraat, General a Rod and Tonalist in close pursuit.

LeBron vows to be 100% after air-conditioning, cramping fiasco

Here’s the latest forecast for Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Comfortably cool, with a 100% chance of LeBron James taking the floor.

Santana out for season with torn Achilles tendon

The comeback bid of two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana has ended because of a torn Achilles tendon. The injury occurred Friday while the left-hander was pitching for the Baltimore Orioles in extended spring training.

Ireland Baldwin locks lips with bisexual rapper

Who wears short shorts? Bradley Cooper!

Florida judge allegedly attacks lawyer outside courtroom

A Florida judge allegedly punched a public defender after the two stepped outside the courtroom to settle a beef.

Brad Paisley takes selfie in front of Westboro protesters

The country singer took some time before his concert to pose for a selfie in front of a few members of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church who appeared to be picketing his show.

Woman defends walking down aisle with baby on train of dress

A Tennessee woman has fired back at critics for the unusual way she included her baby daughter in her recent wedding.

What is Slenderman, and what does it have to do with the Wisc. stabbing?

The moderator of creepypasta.com, a website that publishes creepy short stories, says online horror stories can't be blamed for the stabbing of a 12-year-old girl.

See the 'Orange Is the New Black' stars in real life

California residents supporting soda tax in an effort to fight obesity

Fighting obesity by taxing sugary drinks and restricting junk food ads aimed at kids has support from a wide majority of residents surveyed in a SoCal public health study released Thursday.

HONG KONG ON ALERT: Officials warn of possible bomb on flight arriving from mainland China

The Hong Kong Airport Authority and two airlines said on Friday they had received a warning from Taiwan authorities regarding a possible bomb aboard a Cathay Pacific or Dragonair flight.

Maryland teen sentenced to four years in juvenile jail for torturing autistic boy and filming the abuse

The boy’s dad said her case should have stayed in adult court, where she would have faced up to 80 years. Videos showed the girl punching the boy and talking him into having sex with a dog, police said.

Lupica: On D-Day's 70th anniversary, a pall is drawn over ceremony for WWII heroes following Bergdahl debacle

Seventy years later, the ceremonies honoring the heroes of D-Day play out in France, on the beaches of Normandy and in solemn, holy places like the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.

Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas to divorce: report

Chelsea Clinton recalls 'indubious honor' of Rush Limbaugh comparing her to a dog when she was 12

Limbaugh hurled the insult during his radio show, that was televised at the time, flashing a photo of President H.W. Bush’s dog Millie instead of Chelsea when he discussed the Clinton daughter.

'It's the only way I'm going to get away from him': Waffle House waitress wanted to have boy toy whack husband on Memorial Day, cops say

A Waffle House waitress in southern Indiana plotted to have her lover whack her husband at the couple's home on Memorial Day while she was out on a picnic with her children, authorities said.