Saturday, December 20, 2014

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BUSTED: ‘Female Suspect #1’ arrested in assault on cops as NYPD supporters in ‘I CAN BREATHE’ hoodies face off with protesters over Eric Garner case

Maria Garcia, a 36-year-old woman from Ecuador police sources identified as “Female Suspect #1” was nabbed at her Rutland Rd. home in Brooklyn.

COME AGAIN ANOTHER HOLIDAY: Messy weather could disrupt travel through Christmas Eve

New York, New York: Dec. 19, 2014, inside Pennsylvania Station, travelers who prefer train travel to the bus or plane. Photo Credit: JB NICHOLAS for NY DAILY NEWS. It’s beginning to look a lot like messy weather could snarl holiday travel schedules.

Canadian woman gets prison time for causing two deaths when she stopped her car to rescue DUCKS

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 PHOTO Canadian animal lover Emma Czornobaj has been sentenced to prison time for causing the deaths of two people when she stopped her car to rescue some ducks.

'THE END OF A LOVE STORY': Connecticut couple married for 69 years die within one hour of each other at nursing home

Giuseppe Fortuna, 91, and Livia Franceschi Fortuna, 86, of Stamford, Conn., died within 50 minutes of each other, Saturday, Dec. 13. The Italian pair, Giuseppe and Livia Fortuna, died within one hour of each other after 69 years of marriage after falling in love in Rome.

REBOUND: Khloe eyes NBA player after split from French

EXCLUSIVE Riot erupts in Manhattan courthouse after feuding gangs are placed in same holding cell

People walk out of the Manhattan Supreme Court building after a hearing in which BNP Paribas struck a deal with US prosecutors that would see the French bank pay a fine of $8.9 billion for violating US sanctions. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images The uprising began when alleged '3 Staccs' members staged a fight inside the large cell in Manhattan Supreme Court.

HUNGRY FOR TROUBLE: Man busted trying to smuggle cocaine inside containers of curry and rice at JFK

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Guyanese national was arrested at Kennedy Airport trying to smuggle cocaine inside plastic containers of curry and rice.

Child confesses to killing bottlenose dolphin in Florida with bow and arrow: feds

A child has confessed to shooting a dolphin with this bow days before it dead of an infection off the coast of Alabama. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES A child has confessed to killing a dolphin off the coast of Florida with a bow and arrow before its body washed ashore, federal agents said.

Craig Ferguson ends 10-year 'Late Late Show' run

Craig Ferguson's last show

Alleged Ponzi schemer used money to fund lavish lifestyle, have deceased wife cryogenically frozen: court papers

NR An alleged Ponzi schemer used some of the $5 million he swindled from investors to put his late wife on ice, court papers charge.

Florida girl recovered after forced to work as prostitute by seven men while addled with drugs: police

From left: Derrick Powell, Derrick Powell Jr., and Jerome Grace. These men face charges for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old girl to engage in sex, prostitution and drug use for a week. The 16-year-old girl was forced to have sex with more than 16 men over a week's time after taken outside her school, authorities said.

'OUR REAL ENEMY': Philly EMT apologizes for posting Instagram photo of two black men pointing guns at white cop

Marcell Salters, a Philadelphia paramedic, has come under fire for posting an Instagram photo of two black men pointing guns at a white police officer with the caption "Our real enemy." The still was taken from a music video for the song "Hands Up" by Brooklyn rappers Uncle Murda and Maino. Paramedic Marcell Salters, who has apologized for the post, was criticized by city officials on Thursday.

Are you fur real? Kim steps out in odd heels for date night

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West

Nine arrested in massive, multi-million dollar Mexico-to-Long Island heroin pipeline bust

Cesar Romero-Astudillo, 24, was the group’s ringleader. A Bronx ringleader and eight other workers used a Dodge Durango and human mules to bring millions of dollars’ worth of drugs from Mexico and California to New York City and Long island, officials said.

Black North Carolina hanging victim’s white girlfriend, 32, reveals neighbors hassled them over interracial romance

Copy picture of Lennon Lacy provided by his brother Pierre. Michelle Brimhall broke her silence in the death of Lennon Lacy, 17, revealing they had been harassed by white neighbors over their relationship.

Transgender woman denied gender reassignment surgery at a Massachusetts prison

Tony; Convicted murderer Michelle Kosilek will not be allowed gender reassignment surgery because of its use of taxpayer funds.
New York

Mayor de Blasio walks fine line while meeting with both protesters, NYPD cops just hours apart from each other

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, left, speaks at a NYPD press conference as Mayor Bill de Blasio looks on Friday, December 19, 2014 in Manhattan, New York. (Photo by Barry Williams / for New York Daily News) De Blasio met with both protesters and cops Friday in separate events just hours apart.

Brooklyn Hasidic man pleads guilty to assault of black man as prosecutors toss out hate crime charge

Yitzhak Shuchat pleaded guilty Friday to assault stemming from a 2008 incident. Yitzhak Shuchat will serve one day in jail and 25 days of community service for the 2008 attack on Andrew Charles in Crown Heights.

First Lady Chirlane McCray announces new team to replace Rachel Noerdlinger

A month after embattled City Hall aide Rachel Noerdlinger stepped down from her $170,000-a-year position as chief of staff to First Lady Chirlane McCray, City Hall announced two replacements to fill her role.

Two killed by trains in Grand Central, Upper West Side incidents

A 3 train pulls into the Times Square Station. Authorities are investigating if Joan Dehm was fatally dragged by a departing train on Wednesday night, while they believe that the man lay down on the trackbed on the Upper West Side Thursday afternoon.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Staten Island cop pawns off jewelry stolen from boyfriend's mom: authorities

Scene of chaos in front of 570 Bay St., Staten Island, early this morning, July 28, 2012, where two people were shot. One of the victims was said to be in serious condition. Trash and debris was strewn all over the street. The incident occurred on the block that is the site of the old Staten Island Paramount theater. (Marc A. Hermann/for New York Daily News) A Staten Island cop was arrested after she swiped, and then pawned, jewelry belonging to her boyfriend’s mother, authorities said Friday.

PHOTOS Red-nosed fire truck places huge wreath on municipal building near City Hall

A red-nosed fire truck brought in some mistletoe and holly to the municipal building at 1 Centre St. on Thursday. Firefighters from a nearby ladder company used a cherry picker to hang a massive wreath ahead of the holidays. It took a half-dozen city workers to hoist the huge mass of pine branches into place. Then a firefighter ascended in a bucket and ladder to make sure it was straight. The truck brought in some mistletoe and holly to the municipal building at 1 Centre St. on Thursday.

Reputed Gambino mobster arrested in coke and gun smuggling ring: officials

NR Fiore (Phil) Caruso, 59, met with an undercover cop and sold two weapons and drugs, the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan said Friday.

HOT! Kate Upton named People Mag's 'Sexiest Woman'...

kate upton named people's sexiest woman of the year

EATING THE COST: Woman takes big bite out of $750 truffle she mistook for free sample at restaurant

The largest white truffle in the world is on display at Sotheby's New York on December 5, 2014. The truffle was found last week in the Umbrian region of Italy weighing 4.16 pounds or 1.89 kilos. It is nearly twice the size of the existing record holder, which was sold for $417,200 in 2010. Sothebys will offer this truffel on December 6 and with expected to start at $50,000. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images A diner is in deep truffle trouble after mistakenly took a $750 pricey delicacy that she thought was a free sample.

U.S. Marine charged with murdering Filipina transgender woman appears in court outside Manila

A cell phone photo of U.S. Marine Joseph Pemberton is held up by Marilou Laude, outside a Philippine court where he made his first appearance. He is charged with murdering Jennifer Laude, Marilou’s transgender sister. Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton is photographed and fingerprinted in crowded courtroom. Enraged family members of the victim want him held in Philippine jail.

Elderly rapist tried to woo boy with love letters filled with rose petals over 2 years of stalking — and even moved NEXT DOOR to boy: cops

CLYDE RUPPEL The child's father tried to fend off perv Clyde Ruppel, 73, who cops say would would watch the child play, follow him to school and even moved next door.

... and here's proof why the blond's a bombshell!

Model Kate Upton pose with her People's Sexiest Woman Alive award which she earned with her career long devotion to looking gorgeous in a bikini and on numerous magazine covers.

'He had a little tie on': Boy, 6, becomes fourth to die in Redondo Beach crash after Christmas concert

Martha Gaza, right,and her son, Samuel, were killed in a Redondo Beach DUI crash Dec. 17, 2014. Samuel Gaza died Thursday, some 24 hours after his mother, 36-year-old Martha Gaza and two women in their 80s, died after an allegedly intoxicated driver plowed into the group of pedestrians Wednesday.

Girlfriend of Sydney hostage taker was a 'normal' hairdresser before she met him — and allegedly killed his ex-wife: family

Amirah Droudis, the girlfriend of dead Sydney Siege gunman, Man Haron Monis, arrives for questioning at a Police station in western Sydney. Amirah Droudis changed her name from Anastasia, converted to Islam and allegedly killed Man Haron Monis' ex-wife after she met the sheik, who died Tuesday after he took 17 people hostage at a café.

Children of elderly West Virginia couple claim restaurant's MEATLOAF caused their deaths

meatloaf Mark and Ann Starcher claim their parents Virginia and Harold ate a tainted take-out meal from a Bob Evans eatery in October 2012.
Sports

Coffey: Former NBA prospect Isaiah Austin stands tall in new role at Baylor

It's almost impossible to fill Isaiah Austin's size 17 sneakers, and might be even harder to replicate his outlook.

Deron exits with calf strain as Nets fall to LeBron, Cavaliers 95-91

LeBron James leads Cleveland with 22 points and nine assists. The Nets were still in this one late Friday night, just a 3-pointer away from tying the score and extending a game that had no business being this close. Deron Williams was injured in the second quarter, suffering a calf strain that pulled him from the game after 10 minutes.

Padres not done! San Diego gets 3B Will Middlebrooks from Red Sox

The Padres continue their very busy offseason, picking up Will Middlebrooks. In yet another move for the retooling Padres, San Diego obtained third baseman Will Middlebrooks from the Red Sox for catcher Ryan Hanigan.

Mets deal for Rockies SS Tulowitzki 'highly unlikely,' price too high

May 2, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) reacts after hitting an RBI single during the first inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports As far back as July, the Mets and Rockies saw each other as possible trade partners. The Mets’ most glaring need going into 2015 is at shortstop, and a four-time All-Star such as Troy Tulowitzki would not only give them a legitimate threat in the lineup, but would be a signal to their long-suffering fans that they are back in the business of competing. The Rockies, meanwhile, are in the process of rebuilding.
In Case You missed it

The 20 most shocking celebrity splits of 2014

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy, Melanie Griffith and Antonio and Kris and Bruce are just a few of the celeb couples who broke up this year.

Shiloh-Jolie Pitt looks strikingly similar to parents

Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt is the spitting image of both her famous folks, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Obama opens up about being mistaken for valet, waiter

US first lady Michelle Obama (L) and US President Barack Obama arrive for an event in the East Room of the White House December 7, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama and the first lady welcomed recipients of the 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors to the White House to celebrate their contributions to the arts. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKIBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images President Obama revealed how he was mistaken for a valet and a waiter before he became President.

Bill Cosby tried to kiss me, Kathie Lee Gifford reveals

Kathie Lee Gifford talks about the time Bill Cosby tried to kiss her on The Today Show on December 16, 2014. Kathie Lee Gifford has defended Bill Cosby's character for weeks — but the "Today" show reveals he once made a pass at her.

Drunk driver killed in crash had been helped by cops: suit

A drunk driver killed in a high-speed wreck in Long Island had been involved in another crash 30 minutes earlier and was transported home by friendly Suffolk County cops who patronized the victim's diner, a bombshell lawsuit alleges. Peter Fedden (pictured), 29, the owner of the Commack Breakfast Diner, allegedly got the break of his life that ended up costing him his life because of his generosity to cops. "It was known throughout the local officers that Peter charged only $1 for the officers to eat the deli no matter what they ordered, according to the $30 million suit. Fedden had drank at least 10 ounces of Jack Daniels whiskey at the Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Commack on July 30, 2013. Then he smoked marijuana with the bartender and another friend before they all got in his car. Fedden was traveling about 90 miles per hour when he lost control around 11:30 p.m. and barreled through a fence, across two lawns and crashed into a car parked in a driveway, the court papers say. Peter Fedden allegedly got the break that ended up costing him his life because of his generosity to cops.

Las Vegas dad filmed himself having sex with kids: cops

Christopher Sena Christopher Sena faces numerous charges with his wife and ex-wife after cops say they filmed themselves abusing eight kids across 12 years.
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'ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY': Arizona artist receives lost luggage over 20 YEARS after flight

Maria Dellos had her luggage returned to her by the TSA - after twenty years! An Arizona artist has been reunited with her lost luggage — more than 20 years after it went missing on a flight.

'HE IS NOT A MONSTER': 'Dark Knight' killer’s parents claim he's mentally ill, ask Colorado to spare his life

POOL PHOTO Robert and Arlene Holmes opened up about their son Friday, the first time since he killed a dozen people when he opened fire inside an Aurora, Colo., movie theater in 2012.

LUCKY GUY! Retired mailman wins $200,000 lotto jackpot playing fortune cookie numbers

DNP; Printed.; A retired mailman scooped a $200,000 lotto jackpot by playing lucky numbers he found inside a fortune cookie three years ago.

Ciara, Future break off engagement over cheating rumors

'Wizard of New Zealand' slapped with parking ticket — 'This isn't a car, it's a work of art'

The Wizard of Christchurch, who is otherwise known by his given name, Ian Brackenbury Channell, casts a "spell" during a television interview in Christchurch, New Zealand, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. The Wizard, a well known tourist feature outside the now earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral and has decided to move away from the city following the Feb. 22, 2011 earthquake that has left at least 158 people dead. Around 200 people are listed as missing. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) The so-called "Wizard of New Zealand" is fighting a $40 parking ticket he received for his "double-bonnet vehicle," a newspaper reported.

Pentagon brass to review report on Bowe Bergdahl investigation

3TP EUO The Army has finished its investigation into why Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl disappeared from his base in Afghanistan.

Nebraska, Oklahoma ask Supreme Court to declare Colorado's legalization of marijuana unconstitutional

A JAN. 1, 2014 FILE PHOTO Nebraska and Oklahoma on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to declare Colorado's legalization of marijuana unconstitutional.

Tennessee cops hunt man who shot FedEx worker

A gunman opened fire on a FedEx employee with a rifle, where both the driver and the truck was hit.

Shift in U.S.-Cuban relations could see fugitives extradited

CHESIMARD, JOANNE DEBORAH (SUSPECT IN COP KILLINGS)

J.WHOA! Lopez dons plunging beige jumpsuit

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

PHOTOS Gift ideas for HIM: What to get your main man

Gift ideas for the guy in your life

PHOTOS HOW DIVINE: Give fashion lovers one of these glossy coffee table books

A selection of fashionable reads for your gift giving needs

PHOTOS Gift ideas for HER: How to pamper your leading lady

New York Daily News Holiday Gift Guide For Her

PHOTOS With these gifts, a percentage goes to a good cause!

Gifts that help a good cause and provide holiday cheer at the same time

PHOTOS See the best kid-friendly presents this season

Great gifts for kids of all ages during the holidays

PHOTOS Try these boob tube picks for the TV fanatic on your list

Holiday TV gift guide 2014. It doesn't matter what your favorite show is — we've got you covered.

Gamer's delight: There's plenty for everyone to play

Super Smash Bros. is one of the Daily News’ picks for gamers this holiday season. This Christmas and Chanukah, it’s all about the games. About time, right? For the last two years it was a series of new consoles.

PHOTOS Some of the best gifts come in small packages!

Stocking stuffer ideas for kids and adults all in one gallery

PHOTOS From tech rings to touch phone gloves — the gift of gadgets

Fun and useful electronic gifts for the holidays There’s something for all your tech lovers this holiday season!

PHOTOS PUT A SPIN ON GIVING! Festive gifts for Hanukkah, from menorahs to dreidels

Channukah gifts for the season From menorahs to dreidels, check out these festive gifts for the eight-day holiday!
Autos

2016 Acura NSX to finally make debut at NAIAS in Detroit

The debut of the production-spec Acura NSX is finally upon us! The latest iteration of Acura's world-beating supercar will be unveiled at the 2015 NAIAS in Detroit. Finally! After years of testing and rumors, the brand new Acura NSX supercar will make its debut at NAIAS 2015 in Detroit in January.
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Ciara rocks thigh-high boots, big 'do for risque shoot

Ciara seen at a Vogue photo shoot in Los Angeles.

Huge 15-foot Burmese python found at Florida real estate office

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Clooney: Hollywood ‘ran for the hills’ in face of hackers

George Clooney says revealed he and his agent circulated a petition backing Sony Hollywood refused

Arizona’s 'Sheriff Joe' disbands immigration raid squad

A WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 2013, FILE PHOTO

Oprah compares 'Selma' to Ferguson, Garner protests

EXCLUSIVE Hurricane Sandy victims to get rent money from city

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Police release sketch of suspect who shot Texas weatherman

This sketch released by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows the man police are looking for in the shooting at at remote Central Texas television station, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas. The station website reports the victim, on-air meteorologist Patrick Crawford, backed his car away from the shooter and drove up to a highway construction crew that called 911. Jim Hice, the station's news director, says Crawford was wounded in the shoulder and the abdomen. (AP Photo/Texas Department of Public Safety)

TBI suspends probe into Holly Bobo's murder after feud

A nasty political tug of war is slowing down justice for dead nursing student.

Secret Service needs overhaul, bigger White House fence

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Collins: 'I’m not a pedophile' despite admitting sex abuse

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