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SEE THE VIDEO 'I LOVE YOU GUYS': Ebola patient Nina Pham gives thanks to Texas hospital staff before arriving at Maryland facility

The 26-year-old nurse arrived at the National Institutes of Health hospital in Bethesda, Md. late Thursday, where she will be treated at a Bethesda hospital. Nina Pham thanked her co-workers for their care hours before she was transferred.

Body found in Washington ravine is likely 'August: Osage County' actress: police

A body found in a ravine beside the White River in Auburn, Wash., is believed to be that of missing actress Misty Upham.

'Aliens' director Ridley Scott looks to create Ebola TV series: report

Get ready for even more Ebola on TV, this time in the form of a Fox series anchored by gritty Hollywood director Ridley Scott.

Teen mom dumps toddler with heroin user so she can be ‘a normal teen’: police

A suburban St. Louis teen mom desperate to live the life of a normal young adult gave away her toddler to a known heroin user, then claimed the woman kidnapped the tot, cops say.

'War Machine' tries to hang himself in Las Vegas jail: report

AIDS-positive Alabama pastor who slept with congregants BANNED from church

A minister who confessed to having sex with church members and neglecting to tell them he had AIDS was temporarily banned from acting as pastor on Thursday.

Brazil serial killer arrested, confesses to 39 murders since 2013: police

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazilian police announced Thursday that they had captured a man who confessed to 39 murders.

'We will chop off the heads… of whoever you may bring': ISIS spew more hate in new video

The Islamic State released another sickening video of terrorist recruits from Britain, France and Germany threatening to behead any ground troops sent from the West.

This celeb spawn is sizzling in NYC photo shoot

Raissman: Eyeballs will be glued to Giants vs. Cowboys on Sunday

For those thinking things can’t get any worse, after reviewing the Giants’ humiliating 27-0 loss to Philly under the bright lights of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” think again.

Crying shame: British rapist gets nine years in prison after threatening one woman and weeping while sexually assaulting another

A British man who cried and apologized while raping a 20-year-old woman – and threatened to kill another teen he met on Facebook in an attempted sex assault while out on bail – has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Nothing strange about clipboard guy without hazmat suit in transfer of Ebola patient: airline

A man wearing slacks and a collared shirt and holding a clipboard as workers in full hazmat suits loaded an Ebola patient onto a jet was an alarming sight but just routine procedure, officials said Thursday.

Controversial Seattle megachurch pastor resigns after finding of 'quick temper and harsh speech'

The controversial pastor of a Seattle megachurch who was under fire for his public comments and mistreatment of parishioners has resigned.

Sayreville War Memorial football coaching staff may have missed mandated training protocols for bullying

Did the Sayreville War Memorial High School football coaching staff undergo state-mandated awareness and training protocols pertaining to harassment, intimidation and bullying?

SHE'S A 'WHORE': Noth rips on-screen love Carrie Bradshaw

EXCLUSIVE Marijuana trafficker murdered execution-style in Los Angeles

A marijuana trafficker awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn Federal Court was murdered execution-style in Los Angeles, the Daily News has learned.

Double whammy: Bermuda braces for powerful Hurricane Gonzalo

Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo roared toward the tiny British territory of Bermuda as residents braced for damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge, while the prime minister urged people in low-lying areas to consider moving to higher ground.

Pennsylvania Rep. Marty Flynn justified in shooting at armed robbers: police

The shots fired by Pennsylvania State Rep. Marty Flynn was justified when a gang ambushed the elected official and Rep. Ryan Bizzarro near the state Capitol.

NYPD cop killer Ronell Wilson can seek visitation for baby he fathered with prison guard: court

A state appeals court has reversed the decision, which called the death row convict "civilly dead," that denied him access to the baby he fathered with a prison guard while in lockup.

Australian chef who killed self after dismembering, boiling wife in a pot mourned by family, friends

An Australian chef who killed himself after cutting up his transgender wife and boiling her body parts in a pot was memorialized during a funeral to the song "Killer Queen."

New York

Brooklyn woman fired after cancer diagnosis bouncing back with nonprofit's help

Tara Cernacek, 44, was finishing treatment for her Stage II breast cancer when she was let go from her job. Left with few options, she turned to Cancer and Careers to beef up her career skills and confidence.

Ex-Mayor Michael Bloomberg fiscally backs Democratic org that opposes GOP candidates he also backs

It's Bloomberg versus Bloomberg as the billionaire’s bucks work at cross-purposes in upcoming gubernatorial elections.

NYPD busts Bronx birthday party ‘for no reason’: witnesses

The NYPD is investigating an incident in which cops roughed up and arrested guests attending a Bronx birthday party, then left a stun gun and badge behind — an altercation that may have been sparked by a police captain, witnesses said.

Death of prominent New Jersey lawyer ruled suicide

The death of a prominent New Jersey lawyer who made a career fighting racial profiling was ruled a suicide, authorities said.

Gov. Cuomo: Ebola response 'hasn't been handled well,' increasing 'anxiety'

"I think Americans are justified in their concern. It looks like it hasn't been handled well, and that has increased anxiety. I understand that," Cuomo told reporters ahead of a slated 3 p.m. briefing.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Gov. Cuomo gets campaign boost from conservative group

Gov. Cuomo's reelection hopes got a boost from a surprising source Thursday — the conservative Tax Foundation — while challenger Rob Astorino proposed term limits for all state officeholders.

Student leaps to her death from Pratt Institute residence: cops

A 29-year-old art student jumped to her death from a Pratt Institute residence hall Wednesday night, police said.

Queens man gets 30 months for selling fake sculptures said to be by Jasper Johns, other famed artists

A Queens foundry owner who ripped off Jasper Johns and other artists is trading in bronze sculptures for steel bars.

Rep. Pete King wants JFK to isolate travelers from West Africa

Long Island congressman Pete King doesn’t want travelers from the Ebola-infected West African nations wandering around Kennedy Airport.

Iggy steps out makeup-free following Snoop insults

Debra Lafave's probation ends early, a decade after Fla. teacher's affair with 14-year-old

Too hot for jail ex-teacher Debra Lafave won her Florida appeal to terminate probation early, nearly a decade after pleading guilty to having sex with a 14-year-old male student.

TWISTED SISTERS: Prosecutors offer plea deals to members of alleged strip club crime ring

Two of the women were offered six months behind bars if they plead guilty, while the alleged ringleader is facing up to three years behind bars, sources told the Daily News.

Nebraska school district discusses gender inclusiveness training with parents

A group of more than 200 people flooded a meeting at a Nebraska school district that is considering adopting gender inclusiveness for the students on Tuesday night.

Two Texas students and an Ohio teacher, who flew on the same plane as Amber Vinson, prompt school closings

Schools in Texas and Ohio have put out an Amber alert, announcing they will close Thursday after some students and a staffer flew on the same plane as Ebola-stricken nurse Amber Vinson.

College football players' friend leaves waitress tip covered in feces: police

Three football players in Indiana were eating with a group at Brothers Bar & Grill that tipped their server using dollar bills smeared with feces, authorities said.

Channing: 'I have never considered myself a very smart person'

Autistic boy murdered by millionaire mom allegedly typed messages about hating his father

The 8-year-old autistic child who was murdered by his mother in what she calls a mercy killing typed messages about hating his father, his former therapist claimed Thursday.

'I was sure I was going to die: Blizzards & avalanches batter the Himalayas leaving 29 dead

Rescuers widened their search Friday for trekkers stranded since a series of blizzards and avalanches battered the Himalayas in northern Nepal early this week leaving at least 29 people killed, officials said.

Son of Arizona GOP senator indicted on animal cruelty charges

Four people — including a son of U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake — have been indicted on cruelty to animal charges after 21 dogs died at a Gilbert kennel in June, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Bodies of three children killed in Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash returned to Australia

The bodies of three young Australian children who were killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down were returned to their native country Thursday.

Sandy rebuilding to be offered to locals first: De Blasio

Residents of neighborhoods hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy will get first dibs on rebuilding jobs, Mayor de Blasio said Wednesday at a Queens job fair.

Sports

NFL Week 7 Bettor's Guide: Cowboys early-season success will continue against Giants

From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.

Mike Francesa: I'd take less money to have show on TV every day

The Kansas City Royals may be a team of destiny, but Mike Francesa admitted he has no control of his when it comes to on again/off again simulcast of his show on Fox Sports 1.

Myers: John Idzik's decision to pass on Darrelle Revis reunion with Jets never looked worse

Darrelle Revis is playing at an All-Pro level once again, and the sad part for Jets Nation is he was their guy and he wanted to come back to be their guy again.

Rick Nash scores lone shootout goal to lead NY Rangers over Hurricanes

That was close. The Rangers appeared on their way to four straight losses, this one to a depleted Carolina Hurricanes squad that isn’t even threatening at its best.

BREAKIN' IT DOWN! Pitt has ‘Breakdance Conversation’ with Fallon

Prison gang threats revealed during Oscar Pistorius' tense sentencing hearing

Oscar Pistorius’ lawyer claims a ruthless prison gang leader has threatened to “take out” the South African sprinter if he gets sentenced to jail.

Charlie Crist, Rick Scott spar over use of fan at Florida governor’s debate

The Florida governor’s debate Wednesday night is gaining fanfare — but not for the discourse. Republican Gov.

Pregnant British woman miscarries after teens steal purse

Three British teens attacked a pregnant woman, stole her handbag and caused her to miscarry, police said.

State cops loaded up with $28M in military gear

If the zombie apocalypse ever comes to New York, towns big and small will have the weaponry to handle it.

'Housewive' Aviva's gig on 'Boot Camp' ends with dispute over fees and sleazy antics

Chicago guns, bullets to be melted down, made into jewelry

Guns and bullets seized from Chicago-area crimes will be melted down and turned into jewelry by a company that pledges to give part of the profit to at-risk children, company and government officials said on Wednesday.

More than 904,000 Americans have already voted in midterms: report

Midterm elections are less than three weeks away, yet more than 904,000 Americans already have cast their ballots, with almost 60 percent of those early votes in Florida, according to data compiled by The Associated Press from election officials in 11 states.

19-year-old Ohio man sentenced to death for fatal stabbing

A 19-year-old man who killed a high school graduate a week before entering the U.S. Navy became the youngest person in Ohio to be sentenced on death row.

Boston man seeks apocolypse-mate on Craigslist ad

Somewhere in the mountains of Vermont, a Boston man has been constructing a secret bunker to house his lady love.

Rosie fizzes in new Coca-Cola Life campaign

Texas college rejected Nigerian applicants because of Ebola fears

Bronx cabbie chases robber who shot him: sources

Joe Giudice takes plea deal over fake driver's license

Iraq suicide attack kills at least 12 people

Oregon brothers share $1M Powerball prize after childhood pact

Autos

MPVS with high MPGs: 5 fuel-efficient people-movers

With many minivans falling by the wayside, most of the MPV options that remain are gas-guzzling SUVs. We’ve compiled a list of five fuel-sipping people-movers for the “bus driver” on a budget.