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1. Maine artist falls from window after accidental break-in

2. Chick-fil-A says it doesn't have a list of 'banned words'

3. Eminem raps: ‘I'll punch Lana Del Rey right in the face’

Brooklyn native Carol Ann Susi, mom on 'Big Bang Theory,' loses battle with cancer at 62

Actress Carol Ann Susi, an unseen force on "The Big Bang Theory," lost her battle with cancer and died in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Khloe makes KKK joke on Instagram, ignites online fury

Khloe Kardashian joked about the Ku Klux Klan in a picture Tuesday and sparked social media controversy.

Madden: On A-Rod, Yankees' Brian Cashman closer to truth than Joe Gerardi

From different sides of the continent Tuesday, Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman both checked in with their two cents on Alex Rodriguez and where the disgraced Yankee steroids cheat fits into the team’s plans next season.

Bret Michaels lands in hospital 6 times in 2 weeks after surgery

Bret Michaels’ health has suffered in recent weeks, leading to numerous hospitalizations for the rock star.

LeBron James stripped of triple-double after NBA corrects stat

With 3:27 left in third quarter, James was incorrectly awarded an assist when he tipped the ball to Tristan Thompson, who passed to Kyrie Irving for a layup.

SPOILER ALERT 'Sons of Anarchy' recap: Jax's gang goes on offensive

Jax and the MC team have been needing a win for a couple of weeks and Tuesday they scored two big ones.

Ex-teammate says new Mets slugger 'single-handedly' saved his life on 9/11

Michael Cuddyer has gotten plenty of big hits on the field. But for one teammate, those hits were lifesavers. Former Tigers and Twins reliever Brad Thomas credits' Cuddyer's heroics in the Eastern League playoffs for the Twins' Double-A affiliate with saving his life.

Queen of Brunei gives First Lady $71G in bling

WASHINGTON — When it comes to gifts from foreign leaders, First Lady Michelle Obama bested her husband last year.

Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards are all about the nominees — until Anna Wintour walks in

Honorees include Chelsea Clinton, Robin Roberts, Lupita Nyong'o and Mindy Kaling

Army veteran Tomas Young, paralyzed anti-Iraq War activist, dies at 34

Tomas Young, an Iraq War veteran who became one of the first activists to oppose the conflict after he became paralyzed, has died, according to reports.

Glenn Beck: My rare illness has baffled docs for years

"While I was at Fox, the pain would get so bad that my camera crew, our executive producer Tiffany and I, had worked out hand signals so they would know when to take the camera off of me," he said Monday.

District Tap House steps up its cuisine game with chef Harrison Mosher's inspired upgrade on tavern fare

Your first glance at the menu at District Tap House might cause a double take.

Compassion & Choices site sees spike since Brittany Maynard's death

Brittany Maynard provided an "invaluable service" in speaking out about her decision to die with dignity, according to Gwen Fitzgerald, a spokesperson for Compassion & Choices, the organization Maynard partnered with months before she died.

Love, Irving were not imitating smoking marijuana in post-game handshake: Cavs

The Cavaliers say a postgame handshake between All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love were miming imaginary mustaches and didn’t include them pretending to smoke a marijuana joint.

Cowboys activate Josh Brent after jail, 10-game ban

The Dallas Cowboys have activated defensive tackle Josh Brent, another step toward his return to the field almost two years after a drunken-driving crash that led to his conviction for intoxication manslaughter.

President channels his inner Jean-Luc Picard for photo shoot

President Obama ditched his suit and tie at the APEC Summit in China, obliging his hosts by donning a maroon silk Chinese jacket that resembled a Star Trek costume and thus carrying on a near 20 year tradition of disastrous fashion at the global conference.

#FAIL: Bill Cosby’s ‘meme me’ social media campaign backfires spectacularly

Bill Cosby asked his Twitter followers to "meme him" on Monday and the results completely backfired on the sitcom star.

Naughty or nice? This ‘Dear Santa’ sign causes nationwide controversy

A "big fat bank account" and a "slim body" are the last things one Florida mom wants on any little girl's mind.

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven coming to Harlem

"Oh, thank heaven.” The world’s largest franchiser will set up shop at 256 W. 116th St.

PICTURED Man mails 15 live chicks to his ex-girlfriend in Washington, D.C.

The Washington, D.C., package arrived in the mail with a brief note. And 15 live baby chicks.

Ben Roethlisberger: Biebs didn't jinx us versus Jets

Blame Justin Bieber for destroying music, Canada's international reputation or society's collective IQ, just don't blame him for the Steelers losing to the Jets on Sunday.

Carmelo Anthony hands out food in East Harlem

HOOPS star Carmelo Anthony set the ball aside Tuesday to hand out free food to hundreds of hungry families in East Harlem.

Harvard geneticist researching Ebola also fronts indie rock band

The award-winning computational geneticist who has been studying the Ebola virus isn’t just a rock star in the science community.

Mayo? No wayo! Hellmann’s owner sues rival over word

You have to break some eggs to make an omelet and, according to a lawsuit from the maker of Hellmann's, the same goes for mayonnaise.

Instagrammar! Social media site gives typo-prone users an ‘edit’ option

Talk about some #Instagood-news.

SEE IT Holiday decor trends: City chic to woodsy charm

For those who love to decorate, there’s no time like the holidays for adding fun, festive touches to our living spaces.

Big Bank Hank of The Sugarhill Gang dead at 57

Big Bank Hank, one of the founding members of iconic 1980s hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang, died early Tuesday morning after a battle with cancer.

CLIPPED: UConn suspends women's soccer player for flipping the bird

The University of Connecticut has suspended a woman’s soccer player who made an obscene gesture to a television camera following the Huskies’ win Sunday.

Dolphins’ lineman at center of Bullygate, seen working out in Denver

Incognito, the featured player from last season's bullying drama with the Miami Dolphins, is at Broncos headquarters Tuesday, the Denver Post reported.

Mormon church founder had as many as 40 wives — including one that was 14 years old

Joseph Smith had reportedly taken dozens of women who had already been married and made them his own, and many of them included teens. The oldest was 56 years old and the youngest was 14.

DON’T INHALE! Marijuana linked to lower IQs: study

Not only does the average long-term marijuana user have a lower IQ, a new study shows, but the earlier a person took up the habit, the worse their brain functioned.

Chuck Hagel’s ‘minor kitchen mishap’ leads to huge bandage on face

Chuck Hagel, who delivered a speech Tuesday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington in recognition of Veterans Day, appeared for the occasion sporting a giant bandage across his left cheek.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt to portray Edward Snowden

Joseph Gordon-Levitt will play one of the most polarizing figures in recent history. The “Don Jon” actor has been tapped to play Edward Snowden in an Oliver Stone movie about the infamous NSA whistle-blower, the film’s producers confirmed Monday.

Stephen Collins wants to stop payments to estranged wife after audio leak

Stephen Collins asked a judge to eliminate any future spousal support payments over leaked audio in which the former “7th Heaven” star purportedly acknowledged molesting underage girls.

India gets minister for yoga, traditional medicine

India has set up a ministry to promote alternative therapies such as yoga and traditional ayurveda medicine.

Ford rolls out aluminum F-150 amid profit slide

Production began Tuesday on Ford’s revamped F-150 pickup truck, the best-selling vehicle in America for more than three decades and the No. 2 U.S. automaker’s biggest profit driver.

Petition urges Old Navy to stop charging more for plus-sized women's clothes and not men’s

Renee Posey, 34, discovered that many plus-sized ladies' outfits carry larger price tags than the straight-sized clothes of the same styles. The same can’t be said about the retailer’s “big” guys' jeans.

ENGAGED SPICE: Geri Halliwell to tie knot with Formula One racing boss

Ginger Spice is no longer a single lady! Geri Halliwell announced her engagement to Formula One team boss Christian Horner in the UK newspaper The Times on Tuesday.

TOO CUTE: Tiny dog wears adorable teddy bear Halloween costume

The bar on cute viral videos has just been raised.

AIRBALL: Detroit Pistons misspell Andre Drummond's name on jersey

The Pistons are bad on the court and they’re not much better when it comes to spelling. Especially if that spelling is of one of their own players.

review Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare overflows with action

The Call of Duty franchise has long been the video game equivalent of a Michael Bay film, overflowing with explosions and action.

Minaj apologizes for Third Reich-themed imagery in new video — 'I'm very sorry'

Nicki Minaj is apologizing after new music video sparks controversy. The 31-year-old rapper responded via Twitter Tuesday to using what looked like Nazi-themed imagery in the clip for her track "Only."

SEE IT GOING BANANAS! Jon Gruden, Mike Tirico make protein shakes during 'MNF' blowout

Monday night's game between the Eagles and Panthers was a complete blowout by the fourth quarter so ESPN announcers decided to keep viewers entertained by making a protein shake in the booth.

Mehta: Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez looks like winner again with Eagles

Mark Sanchez's view from everywhere on the field was beautiful Monday night. It was a sight to behold.

Rookie of the Year! Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom wins National League award

Few knew much about Jacob deGrom when he made his major league debut back in May, but Monday night everyone recognized the Mets' long haired right-hander as the best young pitcher in the league.

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HOTTEST GALLERIES

Chelsea Clinton debuts her slim post-baby body

Don't hate on them because they're famous. And rich. Hate on them because they look so darn good so soon after having kids.

Celebrity Vets: These stars served their country with honor

Celebrate Veterans Day by saluting the stars, stripes and famous veterans you may know have known served in the US military.

Beyonce has “99 Problems” … but guess what ain’t one!

Bow down to Queen Bey! Check out Beyonce's hottest moments.

WHOOPSES: J Law suffers wardrobe malfunction

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Happy 45th birthday ‘Sesame Street!’ A look back at the show

'Sesame Street,' the longest-running children's show, celebrates its 45th anniversary today! Take a look back at some of the celebrity guest stars over the years …

Khloe Kardashian leaves little to the imagination in a see-through dress

Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Victoria’s Secret beauties sizzle on the beach during a sexy photo shoot

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Hello?! Eerie photos of abandoned places from around the world

From dilapidated homes to deserted airports, see the strikingly eerie photos of abandoned places around the world …

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' premieres in London

It was a star-studded affair at Odeon Leicester Square in London for the world premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" on Nov. 10.

After 13 years, the Fulton Center Station is open for business!

After 13 years and $1.4 billion, lower Manhattan's Fulton Center finally reopened its doors on Nov. 10, 2014 in New York after the tragedy of 9/11.

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1. 1 Male model dies after catching fire atop Metro-North train
2. 2 Carol Ann Susi, 'Big Bang Theory' mom, dies at 62
3. 3 Jennifer Lawrence suffers wardrobe malfunction
4. 4 Kate Middleton, Prince William should visit these NYC spots
5. 5 Man, 90, arrested again this week for feeding the homeless
6. 6 Woman panhandles with boy before driving away in Mercedes
7. 7 Khloe Kardashian jokes about KKK on Instagram
8. 8 Ind. woman who uses box cutter on teen's penis avoids jail
9. 9 Queens bus driver roughs up teen trying to get free ride
10. 10 Eminem raps: ‘I'll punch Lana Del Rey right in the face’

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EDITORIALS & OPINION

Rangel: Calling Tea Party 'white crackers' was a term of endearment

The longtime Capitol Hill Democrat said Monday that he was puzzled by the firestorm that his use of the term in a 2013 interview set off.

Harry Siegel: New York’s pot flashback

The NYPD went back to the future with Commissioner Bill Bratton and Mayor de Blasio’s announcement Monday that cops will finally honor a 37-year-old law and stop arresting people for possession of less than about an ounce of pot.

Richard Cohen: Hillary, Jeb and the downside of dynasty

Hillary Clinton looms over the Democratic Party like Evita from her balcony. She is the presumptive presidential nominee, the likely one, the inevitable one , the one before all others run in awe and panic.

Editorial: Milking the cash cow

Thanks to unprecedented big-bucks legal settlements with financial firms, the state’s budget surplus has ballooned to a whopping $5 billion.

Editorial: Thanks of a grateful city

Salute a U.S. veteran today.

Editorial: Strategy still AWOL as Obama must do better against ISIS

Ten weeks after President Obama jarringly admitted that “we don’t have a strategy yet” for dealing with ISIS in Syria, his war policy remains defined by incoherence about who the U.S. is fighting, and where, how and why.

Columnists

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Wounded Iraq War soldier works to prevent veterans' suicides

Pete Donohue

DONOHUE: MTA  wheels in motion for fare rise – here’s what to expect 

Don Kaplan

Neil Patrick Harris is the new Regis Philbin

Kathie Lee and Hoda

Kathie Lee & Hoda: If Angelina Jolie decides to run for office, she sure has our vote

Mike Lupica

Lupica: Obama had nice talk after the Democrats took a beating in midterm elections — now can he take action?

Juan Gonzalez

Dr. Craig Spencer walks out of Bellevue, shows need for new approach to Ebola

Linda Stasi

Black arresting officer in Central Park Five case wonders why he was left off racial-bias lawsuit against city

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TWO STARS: Garth Brooks' new album 'Man Against Machine' fails to impress

Thirteen years away from a studio hasn’t taught Garth Brooks much.

THREE STARS: Adaptation 'The Band Wagon' just misses

Light-footed and luscious, the classic 1953 MGM film, “The Band Wagon,” is now an enjoyable stage musical, albeit one hauling too much tonnage.

FOUR STARS: British spy drama ‘Worricker’ is worth it

A good Brit spy drama goes down like a good French wine, and “Worricker” is a very good Brit spy drama.

THREE STARS: Haley Joel Osment in for lewd awakening in 'Sex Ed'

Haley Joel Osment has sprouted into a comedy character actor and, here, a lovable shlub in “Sex Ed.”

THREE STARS: Lauren Worsham's performance drives ‘Show Boat’

Thank heaven that Magnolia is in glorious full bloom in the New York Philharmonic’s “Show Boat.”

THREE STARS: ‘The Better Angels’ offers beautiful cinematography

This exquisite black-and-white tone poem is produced by Terrence Malick, and feels like that master filmmaker’s work.

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HOT CORNER: Yankees manager Joe Girardi already has A-Rod penciled in at third base — too bad GM Brian Cashman won't commit to disgraced slugger

Joe Girardi has talked extensively to Alex Rodriguez and says the embattled slugger is “trying to prepare himself to be an every day player next year.”

ICKY LEAKS: Trio of City Councilmen to push bill compelling lazy slumlords to repair drippy mold health hazards

City Council members (Rafael Espinal, Antonio Reynoso and Ritchie Torres) are pushing a bill that would force landlords to fix recurring problems like mold — instead of simply covering them with layers of paint. Abigail Acevedo (left) is one of several tenants demanding repairs.

EXCLUSIVE EMT accused of raping his new wife was set up, says lawyer

The lawyer for a veteran FDNY paramedic who’s accused of raping his new wife defended the first responder as a man who got framed when he tried to divorce her before she became a U.S. resident.

'They are counting money, laughing': Woman panhandles with boy before driving away in Mercedes Benz

A pregnant panhandler, a boy and a Benz — that’s what one woman saw this week that caused her to suddenly stop pumping her gas and follow the woman and child as they drove off in the luxury vehicle.

Florida man on trial for killing wife told 911 she was being attacked by at least two 'home invaders'

David Brevick shouted ‘They’re crazy! They won’t stop!’ to an emergency dispatcher. Prosecutors say the story was made up to hide the fact that he strangled her.

California boy, 4, survives 230-foot fall off cliff on family hike

A 4-year-old California boy survived tumbling more than 200 feet off a cliff Monday and is in an induced coma and serious condition, according to reports.

ASS-TONISHING! Kim bares full derriere in steamy mag shoot

Mexican police shoot pregnant 14-year-old American in the stomach during border chase

The mother of a 14-year-old U.S. citizen shot by police in the Mexican border town of Reynosa claims the girl, who is pregnant, was intentionally shot in the stomach.

Climate deal for U.S., China targets 28 percent emissions drop by 2025

President Barack Obama is setting a goal to move much faster in cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming. Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping are unveiling their new targets in Beijing.

SEE IT Domino’s Pizza manager fired after calling Michigan customer ‘retard,’ telling her to ‘go f--- yourself’

A Michigan employee at a Domino’s Pizza has been fired after he cursed out a customer, refused to give out his supervisor’s name and called her a “f-----g retard.”

Indiana woman who uses box cutter on 18-year-old's penis cuts deal, avoids jail time

The Indiana woman who sliced the penis of an 18-year-old with a box cutter has cut a deal with prosecutors.

EXCLUSIVE THE REEL TRUTH: Bronx man convicted of attempted murder hopes documentary will shine light on justice system

Angel Cordero (center) holds copy of Daily News detailing his plight. He's seen here with Michelle Cordero, baby Luke and film director Viko Nixi at their Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn home. Angel is hoping to prove he did not commit a crime that put him behind bars for more than a decade.

'I loved every minute I was there': City sees thousands gather for emotional salute to military heroes at Veterans Day Parade

Thousands offered their salutes to America’s military heroes Tuesday in the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade — the largest in the nation.

'Happy motherf---ing Veterans Day’: Eminem under fire for droping countless F-Bombs at D.C. concert

University of Louisville cheerleader died of drug overdose in football player’s apartment: police

Dani Cogswell's sister said the 22-year-old had a drug problem and smoked heroin two weeks before her July 28 death, according to police.

'His face was all broken — jaw, cheek, head': Air Force veteran, 91, dies after thugs beat him in violent Calif. home invasion

John Masson, who served three tours of duty, died Saturday after he was heartlessly beaten by armed men who forced their way inside of his North Highlands home early on Oct. 28, authorities said.

'We were both traumatized': Winnipeg mom says she was beaten by police in front of son — then charged with assault

Lana Sinclair said she was more concerned for her 8-year-old son while police were beating her following reports of screaming coming from her home on Halloween night, the CBC reported.

Sierra Leone surgeon tests positive for Ebola, sixth doctor to be diagnosed with deadly virus

A Sierra Leone surgeon tested positive for Ebola, the sixth doctor diagnosed with the disease in the virus-plagued nation during the latest deadly outbreak.

‘Walking Dead’ star Lauren Cohan on how she stays fit: 'Zombies and Georgia heat'

Dallas hospital reaches agreement with Ebola victim's family

The family of Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian man who became first diagnosed case of Ebola in the U.S., has reached a "resolution" with the hospital that treated him, CBS Dallas reported.

Suspect found dead inside Fla. country club from apparent suicide after killing mom and son: police

A 72-year-old mother and her son who had recently been feared missing were found dead on Monday inside a Florida country club after police located the potential murder suspect with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a nearby hotel.

Apple iOS 'Masque Attack' bug lets hackers install fake, malicious apps on iPhones, iPads: report

An Apple bug might let hackers put malware ― cleverly disguised as real apps ― on to your iPhone.

'These women have become victim': Sterilization drive leaves 8 Indian women dead, 20 in critical condition

A total of 83 women, all poor villagers, had the operations in a free government-run program to help slow the country's population growth.

'You gonna put your f------ hand right in front of my girlfriend's face?': Manhattan subway brawl erupts, the second in as many days, involving a male and female commuter — SEE THE VIDEO

WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGE: A video of a vicious brawl on a Manhattan train has been making the rounds on the internet, the second of its kind to emerge in recent days.

Suspicions grow in reported suicide of young meteorologist as cops reveal gun was not found near body, 911 tape captures man saying 'I did it' to shooting

Nearly two months after Timothy Englehardt, 22, was reported as shooting himself, cops say the gun used was recovered nowhere near his body.

HOME OF THE BRAVE: SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

STAND AND SALUTE: Tens of thousands of New Yorkers turn out for the nation’s largest Veterans Day Parade led by former Marine and police Commish Raymond Kelly

The parade, known to be our nation’s largest event of its kind, was themed "Land of the Free/Home of the Brave," in honor of the 200th anniversary of the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner."

Brooklyn Marine youngest Vietnam fatality — at age 15

A ‘dough’ gooder, vet is guardian angel for World War I shrine in Queens

Former Navy seaman Ed Bergendahl will ride up Fifth Ave. aboard the Korean War Veterans float Tuesday — but his thoughts will likely be anchored in a little park in Queens.

Disabled vets get a small piece of D.C. with new memorial off beaten trail

WASHINGTON — Lisa Powers scanned the “Voices of the Fallen” inscriptions across several 4-by-10-foot panels of glass and broke down in tears.

'We were so naive and so young': How twins from Pittsburgh survived Hitler's last push in WWII's four-week Battle of the Bulge, in which 19,000 Americans were killed

The 89-year-old brothers are the last surviving set of six pairs of twins to serve in the Army’s 17th Airborne Division in one of the most critical battles of the 20th century.

SAVED BY A NAZI: German doctor spared Jewish G.I. by amputating his leg in a French farmhouse — and then stealing his dog tags marked ‘H’ for Hebrew

When Army Pvt. Bob Levine awoke on July 11, 1944, much of his right leg was missing.

Hamill: Wounded Iraq War soldier works to prevent veterans' suicides

Dogs of war honored with float for life-saving missions

In honor of Veterans Day, see the celebs who've served

HONORING AMERICA'S WARRIORS: Parades, services and celebrations mark Veterans Day across the country — SEE IT

On Nov. 11, 2014, people across the country honored those who served the United States through memorial services, parades and ceremonies. Take a look at some of the patriotic displays …

New York

BLOOD DIAMOND: Cops swarm Midtown jewelry store as armed bandit makes off with $2M in watches in brazen attack

The suspects (insets) entered the wholesaler’s eighth-floor office on W. 47th St. near Fifth Ave. at about 2:30 p.m. and pistol-whipped the sole employee — a woman — inside, officials said.

City's top lawyer decided on $41 million Central Park Five settlement: de Blasio

The city's top lawyer made the decision on a $41 million settlement in the Central Park Five case, Mayor de Blasio said Tuesday.

Gonzalez: Dr. Craig Spencer walks out of Bellevue, shows need for new approach to Ebola

The first thing Dr. Craig Spencer did when he walked out of Bellevue hospital Ebola-free was declare how proud he’d been of volunteering with Doctors Without Borders in West Africa.

Charter school advocates push for favorable treatment after supporting Andrew Cuomo

Charter school advocates are pushing for a bigger slice of the education pie after Republicans took a larger share of lawmaking power in Albany after last week’s election.

NYPD cops rumbling about possible work slowdown with new pot possession ticketing rules

A day after de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said cops will slap summonses on people caught with less than 25 grams of reefer rather than arrest them, there was rumbling in the ranks about a possible work slowdown.

LIKE TAKING CANDY FROM A BABY: Queens couple busted for pickpocketing from women pushing baby strollers: officials

Luis Chango, 45, and Rosa Perez, 37, were busted for more than a dozen heartless heists, including taking an iPhone 6 from a crying baby's hands, authorities said Tuesday.

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Man, 18, stabbed to death during Brooklyn pizzeria fight

The man was stabbed once in the chest inside of the Domino's Pizza on Pitkin Ave. near Miller Ave. in East New York around 9:45 p.m., police said.

EXCLUSIVE Astoria Cove site developer comes to labor union agreement for project’s construction

The developers asking city permission to build a controversial 1,700-unit luxury development on the Queens waterfront have come to an agreement to use union labor on the job, the Daily News has learned.

Beloved carrot cake baker Renee Mancino, of Carrot Top Bakeries, found dead in apparent suicide

A beloved bakery owner lovingly called the “Queen of Carrot Cake” was found dead Tuesday in the basement of her Washington Heights sweet shop in an apparent suicide, authorities said.

'I admire what he does': Craig Spencer's neighbors applaud doctor as 'good and brave' man for Ebola work

Dr. Craig Spencer — sprung from Bellevue Hospital after being declared free of Ebola — was welcomed home Tuesday by his relieved Hamilton Heights neighbors with balloons, a banner and a promise of no gag gifts.

HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS! See where Dallas legends Emmitt Smith and Roger Staubach land on the News' ranking of the 50 greatest players in NFL history

The Daily News commissioned a 15-member blue-ribbon panel of NFL experts to vote on their top 30 players of all time. From that list, we compiled the top 50 vote-getters. In the second installment of our countdown to the best player ever, we reveal Nos. 30-21.

'I'M GOING TO KICK YOUR A--!’ Queens bus driver roughs up teen trying to get free ride during tense altercation — SEE IT

'I feel tough every f---ing day, little boy!' the driver also yells into the teen’s face during the approximately three-minute video that a passenger posted on YouTube.

NO. 1 PROB: Bey accused of altering pics — again!

Connecticut father surrenders four months after 15-month-old son’s hot car death

A Ridgefield, Conn., father was arrested Tuesday after turning himself in for the death of his 15-month-old son in a hot car in July.

Bronx tax preparer admits to stealing $4.8 million from clients in Ponzi scheme

Robert (Bob) Van Zandt, 70, will serve as much as 11 years in prison for the scam that stole from his clients' nest eggs, authorities announced on Tuesday.

No 'bruh,' no 'bae' and no one named Felicia?! Chick-fil-A denies it ever had a list of banned words

A Reddit post on Friday had rumors swirling that a franchise manager banned certain words, including 'Bruh,' 'On Fleek,' '3Hunnid' 'Salty' and 'Fam.'

Stasi: Central Park 5 case just keeps on getting nastier

Naked couple having sex outside Florida retirement home each sentenced to 6 months in jail

The randy couple arrested last month for having a public tryst in a Florida retirement community was sentenced to six months in jail.

Calif. woman in hot water for faking burns to sue McDonald's

A California woman who tried to burn McDonald’s by claiming she was scalded by too-hot coffee from a malfunctioning cup is now in hot water herself after being charged with fraud.

Seven new suspects to be grilled in disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Seven new suspects will be interrogated in Portugal by investigators in the mysterious case of British child Madeleine McCann, who vanished at age 3 while on vacation with her parents at the Praia da Luz resort.

'EVERYONE WAS CRYING': Paraplegic veteran makes 'dream come true' for 'soulmate' new bride by getting out of wheelchair and standing for first dance

Sgt. Joey Johnson, 27, surprised his bride on their wedding day by standing for the traditional wedding reception dance. While bride Michelle Johnson was resting in the bridal suite on the suggestion of relatives, Joey Johnson's friends rigged a harness system that allowed him to dance with her without his wheelchair.

PICTURES OF THE WEEK From RiRi's retro look to Demi’s revealing top, check out the latest celeb photos

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Sports

Jets running back Chris Johnson says Gang Green needed Michael Vick sooner

Michael Vick believes the 2-8 Jets would have more wins had he been the starting quarterback from the beginning. He isn’t the only one who feels that way. “Yeah, I think so. I think if he was starting from day one it would be totally different,” Chris Johnson told the Daily News.

Isola: Despite call for patience, it’s same ol’ Knicks

Each loss produces the same rehearsed analysis from inside the Knicks’ locker room. It is a “learning process,” they will say over and over, which isn’t necessarily accurate considering that for the better part of 15 years the franchise has perfected the art of losing and excuse-making.

Rookie of Year deGrom pitches playoffs for Mets

Jacob deGrom nervously fiddled with his wedding band and talked about everything happening so fast. The Mets rookie righthander was married on Saturday and was named the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Yankees Insider: Elvis Andrus is long shot at short

Could Elvis Andrus be the long-term successor to Derek Jeter in the Bronx? Don’t count on it.

Giants Insider: It's official ... Big Blue defense is worst in NFL

They are officially the NFL’s worst defense, and they’re on the worst defensive run in franchise history. And it all has defensive coordinator Perry Fewell on the hot seat.

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RONALD'S BREW: Italian coffee legend tells New Yorkers save your money on the Venti ripoffs and grab a cup of joe at McDonald's

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FAMILY MAN 'TIL THE END: Doomed comedian Robin Williams left $50M estate to three kids and money for third wife via prenuptial agreement, report says

'Good Will Hunting' star, who committed suicide in August, also left money for third wife Susan Schneider through a prenup signed before their 2011 wedding.

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Homeless Iowan, 71, stalks boxing champ’s daughter, tattoos her face on his chest and plans to marry her

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Two Kansas high school friends, soccer players, commit suicide 48 hours apart

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WHAT A PAYOUT! Oklahoma oil tycoon to pay ex-wife nearly $1 BILLION in divorce

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A beaming Dr. Craig Spencer earned hugs Tuesday from Mayor de Blasio and the city’s First Lady before the Ebola-free physician headed home after 20 days in Bellevue Hospital.

'YOU' ARE SO BUSTED! Video becomes YouTube sensation as hotel guest secretly films housekeeper rifling through his things

A hotel maid was caught on video rifling through a guest’s personal belongings and trying to access his tablet before actually cleaning, according to a video posted on YouTube by user Vince Stravix.

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SHE 'WOULDN'T HURT A FLY': Georgia woman, 75, who was 'everyone's granny,' found hog-tied and murdered inside her suburban Atlanta home

A grandmother was found hog-tied and murdered in her suburban Atlanta home, shocking family members who say the 75-year-old woman “wouldn’t hurt a fly.”

'LIFE IS GOOD': Boston Marathon bombing victim Rebekah DiMartino has leg amputated, poses for selfie with son

Rebekah DiMartino had her left leg successfully amputated Monday and celebrated with a selfie. Post-surgery Monday night, DiMartino posed with her 7-year-old son Noah in her hospital bed for a picture she posted to Facebook.

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BOY WONDER: New Delhi 5-year-old becomes the youngest to trek to Mount Everest Base Camp

Harshit Saumitra, from New Delhi, India, spent ten days trekking 45 miles to reach the famous camp and is now hoping to register his name in the Guinness Book of Records.

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FROM CHERRY TO SCRAP: Angry husband dumps wife's Corvette into Delaware River amid messy divorce: police

The 50-year-old man allegedly took the 1990 vehicle from his wife's new home Monday, and then pushed it off the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.

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