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ISIS planning attack on NYC, Canadian terrorist claims: U.S.-based fighters 'ready right now to make an operation in your land'

Calgary-born terrorist Farah Shirdon claimed the Islamic State is 'mobilizing for a brilliant attack' in New York City. Weeks after he was allegedly killed in combat, Shirdon spoke with Vice News, debunking rumors of his demise.

Police officer shot in Ferguson, divided Missouri town where unarmed teen Michael Brown was killed by a cop

The unidentified cop was reportedly shot in the arm. His condition wasn’t immediately known. The shooting came seven weeks after the unarmed Brown, who was black, was shot dead by a white Ferguson police officer.

Georgia woman files $94M tax return — and actually gets a check back

Georgia authorities went to a great deal of trouble to nab a woman who filed a state income tax return for a whopping $94 million. They even cut her a check.

REVEALED: Secret Service almost did nothing about 2011 White House shooting, report says

Three years ago, a gunman in a parked car fired seven shots at the White House — smashing a second-floor window just off the first family’s formal living room.

FDNY emergency medical service captain arrested on criminal sex charges out of California

Capt. Wilbert Riera, an FDNY EMS captain, was arrested on Staten Island on Saturday on criminal sex charges issued out of California, law enforcement sources said.

'That’s real life': Jay Z, Beyonce feed marital rumors at Global Citizen Festival

High-profile lawyer Gloria Allred to see if NFL player accused of rape is allowed to play for SECOND Sunday

Allred, a day after writing league Commissioner Robert Goodell about a player being allowed to take the field after he was accused of rape, says her eyes will be on you Sunday.

Disgruntled air traffic employee who caused delays in Chicago was being transferred to Hawaii: feds

The alleged arsonist who sabotaged an Illinois airport and bogged up more than 2,000 flights recently found out he was being transferred to Hawaii.

SEE IT Ohio State coach body slams fan running on field

During Saturday’s game between Ohio State and Cincinatti, a fan attempted to do exactly that before Schlegel grabbed the fan across the chest and pile drived him straight into the ground.

LUPICA All eyes on Eli: Manning replaces Jeter as the face of New York sports

No matter what he does the rest of the way, he will go in with the great winners in the history of his franchise. In the most important moments of his career, when he has found his way to those moments, he has been as much of a money player as any New York team has ever had in any sport.

HACKED AGAIN: New photos of JLaw leaked: report

HAMILL FDNY firefighter's widow leaves legacy of sacrifice and service — just like her husband

Marie Reilly spent the last 48 years as an FDNY firefighter’s widow on Long Island, where she raised six kids on her own.

'That shows how gay people can’t walk around in the street': Man chased, shot in anti-gay attack in Brooklyn

The victim was walking with a friend on Broadway near Putnam Ave. in Bushwick when he was confronted by three young men screaming profanities and anti-gay taunts about 7:05 a.m., cops said.

Texas mom used daughter, 7, to held handle cash exchange in coke deals

She’s mommy’s little drug dealer. A 7-year-old girl expertly handled the money as her mom sold cocaine outside a Texas nightclub, authorities said.

Celebs say goodbye to Robin Williams 6 weeks after death

#DoubleStandards: Twitter CEO calls out tweeting Iranian president over country’s ban

Twitter is blocked in Iran, but the social media company's CEO has noticed that the country's politicians seemingly have unfettered access to the service.

LISTEN 911 audio released in N.J. bear attack that killed Rutgers student

“We were hiking and we saw a bear,” the caller says. “We all started running, and it started chasing us.” The attack occurred last week in the Apshawa Preserve in West Milford, N.J.

Dozens arrested in Hong Kong 'Occupy Central' pro-democracy protests in defiance of Beijing

Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators at Hong Kong government headquarters braced for a second night of confrontations with authorities Saturday.

New York

Retired FDNY lieutenant, one of three firefighters who died on same day from 9/11-related illnesses, laid to rest

Family and friends filled St. Aloysius Church in Jackson Township, N.J., Saturday to say goodbye to one of New York’s Bravest heroes.

EXCLUSIVE ABSENTEE ADVOCATE: Letitia James, who earns $165G a year, is often out of office

Public advocate Letitia James is often absent from the office for hours to attend personal appointments and political events, according to seven months of her schedules reviewed by the Daily News.

Gov. Cuomo arrives in Afghanistan to visit U.S. troops on unannounced trip

Gov. Cuomo arrived in Afghanistan Saturday as part of an unannounced trip to visit with U.S. troops and receive security briefings.

1964 Little League World Series champs from Staten Island to gather for 50th anniversary

Fifty years later, Staten Island’s boys of summer — the 1964 Little League World Series champions — will gather again downtown to mark the anniversary of their amazing ride.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Woman sexually assaulted in apartment near Central Park West — but suspect leaves behind evidence

A suspect followed a woman as she entered her apartment, just off Central Park West, and sexually assaulted her late Friday.

22-year-old Brooklyn man brutally beaten to death by group of 10 others

In a savage attack underneath an elevated subway train in Brooklyn, a group numbering nearly a dozen men beat the life out of a 22-year-old man late Friday night, police said.

Company cuts sky-high rent it charged taxpayer-funded Brooklyn charter school after The News investigation

A for-profit management company cut the sky-high rent it was charging to a taxpayer-funded Brooklyn charter school after a Daily News investigation exposed the practice.

‘Gone Girl’ author pinches herself over book's success…

THE ANTI-FACEBOOK? New social network Ello promises ad-free service with privacy as a priority

The buzzed-about social network is still in beta testing, but 35,000 people are signing up for the site every hour.

U.S., allies bomb Syrian ISIS near Turkish border; 13 civilians killed since airstrikes started, activists say

U.S. coalition-led warplanes struck jihadis attacking a town near the Turkish border for the first time Saturday, as well as positions including wheat silos in the country's east, activists and a Kurdish official said.

Raissman: Pundits stirring up controversy about Yankees captain Derek Jeter are self-serving

In his final days as a Yankee, Derek Jeter gave the media what he had not been able to deliver during his 20 seasons in pinstripes — controversy. The more precise way of describing Jeter’s gift is this: He provided the media with the motivation to create a controversy. Of course this enabled Valley of the Stupid Gasbags, and commentators from other media precincts, to verbally take out cans of whup-ass and spray paint The Captain.

… as star Rosamund Pike dishes on love scenes with Affleck

BUH-BYE JETER, HELLO A-ROD: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees prepping for his comeback from Biogenesis ban

As Derek Jeter is saying goodbye, his famous frenemy, Alex Rodriguez, is already beginning his reentry into Yankeeland.

Greek woman, 45, heard screaming, banging from inside buried coffin an hour after burial: report

Panicked cemetery workers said they heard the woman desperately trying to get out of her casket roughly an hour after she had been buried — but found her dead inside after digging up coffin.

ATTACK ON ISIS' WALLET: U.S. and allied forces lay waste to terror group-owned oil facilities

U.S.-led coalition warplanes bombed oil installations and other facilities in territory controlled by Islamic State militants in eastern Syria on Friday, taking aim for a second consecutive day at a key source of financing.

New fall shows finally offer more than just sex jokes

Man consumed by iPad sparks massive security alert at Sydney Airport as he wandered past security, terminal evacuated: report

A man sparked a full-scale security alert at Sydney Airport, which led to the evacuation of a terminal, because he was too busy looking at his iPad.

India PM, once banned from U.S., makes speech at U.N. ahead of Madison Square Garden appearance

A prime minister who was barred from entering the U.S. is now getting star treatment — and a visit with President Obama.

Sacré bucks! French President Francois Hollande’s scorned ex now worth more than he is

The woman unceremoniously dumped by President Francois Hollande has gotten some sweet revenge after it was revealed sales of her book have made her richer than the French leader.

Jennifer Garner talks new tech movie, celeb hacks

New 'suitcase murder' hearing requested for convicted New Jersey woman, claiming celeb attorney botched case

A public defender for the woman who shot her husband and packed his chopped-up remains into three suitcases has asked a judge for a new hearing, claiming lawyer Joe Tacopina messed up the case.

'That vehicle never stopped': Hit-and-run driver kills Los Angeles man in wheelchair

A heartless driver in Los Angeles mowed down a man in a wheelchair, speeding away as the man lay dying in the street, cops said.

Al Qaeda group claims responsibility for rocket attack on U.S. embassy in Yemen

An Al Qaeda splinter group launched a rocket attack on the U.S. embassy in Sanaa Saturday, injuring several guards, to retaliate for what it said was a U.S. drone strike in a northern province the day before.

Amal Alamuddin arrives in Italy ahead of Clooney wedding

Kim goes ALL OUT during Paris Fashion Week

WATCH 'Jupiter Ascending' trailer has Mila Kunis seeing stars in sci-fi epic

Warner Brothers launched the first full trailer of the starlet's long-delayed sci-fi flick, "Jupiter Ascending," Thursday, giving fans an eye-opening look at the latest mind-bender from Andy and Lana Wachowski.

Jordin Sparks, Jason Derulo split after nearly three years:report

Just for the record, Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo have split. The longtime couple mutually decided to end their nearly three-year romance, multiple sources told E!

1010 WINS anchor Judy DeAngelis set to retire after 26 years

Judy DeAngelis admits she has a few regrets from her 26 years as a morning news anchor on WINS (1010 AM).

WHAT A COMBO! Danish restaurant serving sex toys along with burgers

Danish ‘breastaurant’ Hot Buns has added sex toys and other X-rated items to its menu alongside burgers and fries, according to The Local.

Sports

Isola: All eyes on slimmed-down LeBron and new cast in Cleveland

LeBron James dieted for 67 days this summer, or just a few days longer than his free agency made-for-television drama that held the NBA hostage in early July.

Sunday Morning QB: Jets could be singing O'Tannenbaum

Mike Tannenbaum hired Rex Ryan as the Jets coach in 2009. Tannenbaum was fired as the Jets GM after the 2012 season and was replaced by John Idzik. Tannenbaum is now an agent for coaches and broadcasters.

No way Yankees can fill Derek Jeter’s shoes in pinstripe lore

Derek Jeter is gone after Sunday and there’s no one to pass the Mantle to now, no one to Captain this (Yankee Clipper) ship. Mr. November’s departure sends the Yankees into a cold, metaphorical November of searching for the next icon, or at least a collection of players good enough to make fans forget that there is no remaining link to the dynasty days.

End Zone: Ex-Stanford QB emerges from shadows to lead Columbia Lions

Columbia quarterback Brett Nottingham, a transfer from Stanford and one-time heir apparent to All-American Andrew Luck, walked from his campus dorm, through the wrought-iron gate at the corner of Broadway and 116th Street.

The Captain in headlines! Vote for your favorite Derek Jeter Back Page

The Daily News editors have selected a few of our favorite back pages featuring the retiring Yankees captain. Check out our ballot below and vote for your favorite.

Ten moments from Derek Jeter's career that will last a lifetime

Since 1996, Derek Jeter has been building a Hall of Fame résumé with consistent excellence, helping the Yankees to five World Series championships and seven American League pennants. But while Jeter’s career numbers are impressive in their entirely, the shortstop has created his legacy with a series of memorable moments that will last forever.

Blondie bringing band's story to the big screen

WAY TO TOW: Obama meets NYPD traffic cop who has cleared governmental motorcades for more than two decades

President Obama met with the Clarence Baugh, 49, after an aide informed him that Baugh had 28 years on the job.

U.S. soldier shot by German police during drunken rampage after Oktoberfest party

A 28-year-old U.S. soldier was shot by German police officers at a Munich hospital after threatening staff, patients with a fire extinguisher during a drunken rampage, reports say.

Wiz left Amber 'weeks' before divorce filing: report

EXCLUSIVE Outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder orders no death penalty for 3 members of Brooklyn drug crew charged with torturing, killing victim

Holder disclosed the decision Thursday several hours after announcing his resignation. The members of The Hull St. Crew are charged with a 2006 killing.

Fired financial regulator releases secret tapes of Goldman Sachs meetings

A fired financial regulator whose job was to oversee Goldman Sachs for the Federal Reserve says she has 46 hours of secret tapes that will blow the lid off Wall Street’s entitled culture.