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‘I’M JUST FREAKED OUT’: Two women apparently leap to their deaths from Manhattan buildings just two miles apart — one near horrified bystanders

Two women jump to their deaths in Manhattan Friday

A woman in her 50s fell from a building at 15 Broad St. on Friday night. Hours before, a 66-year-old woman jumped from a Green St. building.

NYPD cop accused of cashing stolen checks worth $7,000 — even pulling out his shield during one transaction

These are 81st Precinct police going on patrol or already on patrol in the Bedford Stuyvesant and Bushwick, Brooklyn community. This is the stationhouse on Ralph Avenue.

Officer Gerardo Laera, 24, of the 81st Precinct in Brooklyn, was working a second job at a Queens paint store when he stole two checks from a real estate firm, prosecutors say.

Rev. Al Sharpton, families of black men killed by cops to lead ‘Justice For All’ rally in Washington, D.C.

Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during a news conference at the National Action Network headquarters in New York, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. National Urban League President Marc Morial calls the lack of an indictment in the Eric Garner case "a travesty of justice." Sharpton said that a civil rights summit will be held following a Dec. 13 march in Washington. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The 'Justice For All' rally will be led by family members of nearly a dozen men — including relatives of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Amadou Diallo.

Lupica: Blaming Carmelo Anthony for Knicks season is a losing argument

The Knicks have been as bad as anybody in the sport since the second game of the season.

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea wow at Jingle Ball

10 people indicted in $1 million scam for selling bogus airline tickets that left victims stranded at airport

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Ten people were indicted in a $1 million scam for selling bogus airline tickets to about 200 people, authorities said Friday.

Lawyer charged with $5M Ponzi scheme after detailing crime in 16-page suicide note before failed attempt

Charles Bennett jumped into the Hudson River on Nov. 3, but was rescued by authorities. His 16-page suicide note detailed his financial crime, leading to fraud charges, prosecutors said Friday.

Illinois teen fatally shoots himself while chatting with friend on FaceTime

Blake Hannett, 15, died Thursday night after accidentally shooting himself in the head while video chatting with a friend online.

Blake Hannett's cause of death has been ruled a suicide by a medical examiner but his Lynwood family have said that it was an accident.

'Housewives' star sued after pit bull allegedly attacks pal

Montana police made mistakes investigating fatal shooting of German student: witness

An expert in police practices said detectives missed critical things when investigating April's shooting of 17-year-old Diren Dede.

Missing Houston baby found in Mexico after mother’s body found in refrigerator, estranged husband nabbed

Anastacia Oaikhena Lambert, 27, of Houston, Texas was found stabbed to death and stuffed inside the of a refrigerator in her apartment. Her 11 month old child, Achilles Lambert (pictured) is currently missing.

Achilles Lambert was found safe with his father, Patrick Lambert, who had been a person of interest in his estranged wife's murder.

Trauma still 'hard to deal with' on second anniversary of Sandy Hook school massacre

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Rattled nerves and sleepless nights remain for many in Newtown as the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shootings arrives.

Angelina: I caught chickenpox, will miss movie events

'Somebody is responsible': Minnesota college student falls in creek, freezes to death after night of drinking

Minnesota college student freezes to death after falling in creek, passing out in snow following night out drinking: cops

Bemidji State University freshman Sandra Lommen, 20, was walking home when she stumbled off the path and fell in a creek before falling in the snow early Wednesday, police said.

HOT FOR STUDENTS: Former Utah teacher faces MORE rape charges as prosecutors find third victim — another teen boy

Brianne Land Altice, 35, is now charged with five counts of rape after a third victim described sexual encounters with the former teacher at Davis High School. She is already accused of raping two other young students in 2013.

11-year-old Arkansas girl hails a cab to Florida with $10,000 stolen from grandma

A tearful Alexis Waller, 11, is in serious trouble at home after stealing thousands of dollars from her grandma and using it to hire a taxi to take her to Florida.

An 11-year-old girl in Arkansas hires cab to take her to Florida so she can see a boy she has a crush on. She pays the driver $1,300.

Patrolmen's Benevolent Association takes cheap shot at Mayor de Blasio with 'Don't Insult My Sacrifice' form: political science professor

This marks a new low in PBA attacks on de Blasio. It will only further strain relations between the city’s largest police union and the mayor.

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers believe Officer Daniel Pantaleo should be charged in Eric Garner's death: poll

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers believe a Staten Island grand jury should have charged the cop who caused the death of Eric Garner.

Extension cord blamed for Coney Island high-rise fire that killed man, injured father

Fatal fire on W. 33rd St. in Coney Island

A father and son were rushed to hospital after a neighbor and firefighters got them out of their W. 33rd St. apartment Friday morning. Vitaliy Narodetskiy, 31, died. His father was in stable condition.

Accused serial killer ‘Son of Sal’ found unfit for trial after psychiatrist calls him a ‘delusional paranoid’

Salvatore Perrone, 65, is accused of killing three shopkeepers and will now be under round-the-clock observation at a state psych ward.

Cuomo orders flags to half-staff for fallen Brooklyn soldier missing for 60 years

The flag at City Hall is at half-staff as Mayor Michael Bloomberg with survivors and family members of gun violence victims demand a plan to reduce gun violence from Washington at a press conference at City Hall, Monday December 17, 2012. Mayors Against Illegal Guns releases 34 "i Demand a Plan" videos - personal stories representing the 34 Americans killed with guns every day. (Bryan Smith/for New York Daily News)

Army Pfc. Anthony La Rossa, whose remains were identified more than 60 years after he disappeared in South Korea, will finally be buried Monday in Farmingdale, L.I.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Eric Garner grand jury evidence could still be released: Public Advocate Letitia James

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 21: New York City Public Advocate Letitia James displays a video camera that police officers could wear on patrol during a press conference on August 21, 2014 in New York City. James is advocating that the New York Police Department (NYPD) use cameras to record their actions. According to James, equipping 15% of the NYPD would cost $5 million. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

New York is one of the most restrictive states in terms of keeping grand juries secret, an insider says.

Mayor de Blasio wants to change historic City Hall paintings

New York City Democratic Mayoral hopeful Bill De Blasio embraces his son Dante, left, daughter Chiara, second from left, and wife Chirlane, right, after addressing supporters at his election headquarters after polls closed in the city's primary election Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

There’s too many founding fathers on the walls in City Hall.

PAINTED INTO A CORNER: Art dealer guilty of $5 million fraud could face jail after failing to pay back victims

Leigh Morse, who got probation and a restitution order, owed $1.65 million to her victims but has paid back a paltry $60,000.

Major state labor coalition AFL-CIO opposes Mayor de Blasio's horse carriage ban

A resolution passed Friday by the state AFL-CIO says New York City's carriage industry provides 300 good middle-class jobs.

A earl-y look at season 5 of ‘Downton Abbey’

Hugh Bonneville on what this next season of PBS shown 'Downton Abbey' holds in store for himself and his co-stars

Dept. of Justice won't ask NYT reporter about source inupcoming trial of ex-CIA officer

A person briefed on the matter said the Justice Department may still seek Risen’s testimony on other topics but would not compel him to divulge his source.

'L' OF A LOTTA MONEY! MTA requests $300 million from federal gov't to increase capacity on jam-packed L train

Commuters board an L train for the morning commute a day after an announcement that the subway system had been used by a doctor now testing positive for Ebola in New York October 24, 2014. Craig Spencer, a New York City doctor who treated Ebola patients in West Africa, became the first person to test positive for the virus in America's largest city, setting off fresh fears about the spread of the disease. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said residents were safe to travel around the city, even as officials disclosed that Spencer had ridden subways, taken a taxi and visited a bowling alley since returning from Guinea on October 17. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH DISASTER TRANSPORT)

The funding would allow for service capacity to increase by 10% and for upgrades to be made to stations at Bedford Ave. and First Ave. Ridership on the L has increased by 98% since 1998.

Florida couple tormented by Bank of America robocalls over four years wins $1 MILLION in compensation

Joyce and Nelson Coniglio (both at left) of Tampa, Florida, speak after they won $1 million from Bank of America for badgering them by calling them 700 times when they fell behind on their mortgage.

Nelson and Joyce Coniglio sued the bank for harassment after receiving more than 700 automated calls over mortgage loan payments.

Hot damn, Pam! Playmate still smolders at age 47

Pam Anderson for Love Magazine as part of a sexy advent calendar for the Christmas season

Home health aide gets three years in prison for stealing more than $100G from woman with dementia

A home health aide got up to three years in prison on Friday for stealing more than $100,000 from an 84-year-old woman with dementia.

NYT columnist denies showing story to Sony exec’s hubby before publication as hacked emails suggest

In new e-mails discovered among the info released by hackers, the New York Times columnist promised the Sony exec she would ‘make sure you look great’ in her column.

SEE IT 'Pineapple Express' storm wreaks havoc on SoCal, causing mudslides, flooding streets and cutting power to thousands

People stand next to a house that toppled over the eroding ocean shoreline of North Cove, Wash. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Stormy weather blew out of Washington state on Friday, but left houses in the area listing and waves continuing to lap against sandy embankments. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The storm system was blamed for two deaths in Oregon, thousands of power outages in Washington and flooded roadways in the San Francisco Bay area.

Busted! From Prince William to Becks, see which stars have wandering eye

Celebrities caught checking out someone else's assets - or getting a look over themselves!

Guess which star was caught driving behind a facial mask?

Watch Cracker Barrel customers give waitress new car

After seeing her jalopy of a car, a Missouri couple decided to leave a new vehicle as a tip for their favorite waitress.

Hacked emails reveal Scott Rudin trashing Angelina Jolie

Super-producer Scott Rudin bashed Angelina Jolie as a "minimally talented spoiled brat."

NYPD deputy inspector punched by Eric Garner protester

NYPD deputy inspector Andrew Capu was allegedly punched in the head by Jonathan Allen at an otherwise peaceful Eric Garner demonstration.

A NYPD deputy inspector was punched in the head by a protester at an otherwise peaceful Eric Garner demonstration

Florida woman attacks twin sister over boyfriend, sex toy: cops

Heidi Creamer was arrested over a fight with her twin sister Holly over "Heidi's boyfriend and a sexual toy (vibrator)".

Heidi Creamer, 48, allegedly punched, kicked and scratched her sibling Holly at their Ellenton apartment.

Holy smokes! Ben lights up while out with wife Jennifer

ONE HIT KILL: Autopsy finds pellet gun-toting 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot once by Cleveland cop

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A 12-year-old boy carrying a pellet gun died from a single shot fired by a rookie police officer, according to an autopsy released Friday.

Obama tells Senate to pass $1.1 trillion spending bill to help fund health insurance, early childhood education

President Obama is urging Senate to pass controversial spending bill.

President Obama urged the Senate to ratify a $1.1 trillion spending bill on Friday that has roiled his party.

'MINIVAN MOM' WALKS: Florida woman who drove kids into ocean found not guilty by reason of insanity

Mother who drove her children into ocean not guilty by reason of insanity: judge

A judge ruled Friday morning that Ebony Wilkerson is not guilty by reason of insanity after prosecutors proposed a plea deal for the mother of four children.

Jolie stares down Sony exec after 'spoiled brat' email

Angelina Jolie gives Amy Pascal a death glare after emails leaked from Sony.

High school girls' basketball coach in 'racial bullying' firestorm after calling black player ‘Buckwheat’

A Texas high school girls’ basketball coach is on leave after he called a black player “Buckwheat” in reference to the “Little Rascals” character.

A Texas school district placed a girls’ basketball coach on administrative leave after he repeatedly took racial jabs at black players, calling one teen “Buckwheat” after the 'Little Rascals' character, parents say.

'IT'S POISON IN A JAR': Parents of teen who died after caffeine overdose urge senators to regulate substance

Logan Stiner died after ingesting a fatal amount of caffeine via caffeine powder.

Logan Stiner, an 18-year-old senior in high school, died in May after overdosing on caffeine powder. His parents spoke in Washington this week. ‘It’s poison in a jar,’ his father said.

Georgia woman awarded $100K after being arrested and jailed for shouting ‘F--- THE POLICE’ at cops

A Georgia county must shell out $100,000 to a local political activist was arrested for yelling "Cobb police suck" and "F--- the police."

Creed frontman loses custody of three kids: report

American Atheists launch anti-religion billboard campaign in Bible Belt

Official billboard design by the American Atheists, Inc., urges people to skip church this Christmas and stop believing in "fairy tales."

Sierra Leone cancels Christmas as Ebola spreads

Sierra Leone quarantines have reached a new level: Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in the country are now banned due to Ebola.

Wahlberg wants to apologize to '88 assault victim

Judge rules 2012 killings not allowed in Aaron Hernandez murder case

Three shot outside Portland, Ore., high school

Three people were taken to a hospital Friday after a shooting along this street outside an Oregon high school.

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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.

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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

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

2016 Toyota Tacoma to debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Toyota has released this one teaser image of the 2016 Tacoma pickup ahead of the truck's debut in Janaury, during the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon have crashed Toyota’s party in the long-dormant, but now hotly-contested midsize pickup truck market.

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SEE IT: Shailene gets hunted down in 'Divergent' sequel

British cops hunting clown in nightclub restroom assaults

Ex-Miss NY to Match.com: Tell me who's posing as me

SEE IT Teen discovers urn stuffed inside teddy bear

DOG'S OWNER IS ALL HEART: 'Miracle' dog Esme doing well after upstate New York man spends $32,000 on risky surgery
The upstate New York man who spent more than $30,000 to save his dog's life says Esme is doing great following risky heart surgery.

Man blames 10th DUI on eating beer-battered fish

Greenpeace damages delicate Nazca lines in Peru

Kim dons mesh ensemble for RiRis Diamond Ball

DOG ATE HER HOMEWORK — REALLY! Texas high school student's pooch almost dies after chowing down on plastic figures from owner's farm diorama
The titanium-stomached dog swallowed tiny chickens, pigs, horses, as well as chicken wire after chowing down on its owner's replica farm.

PHOTOS: Does Taylor Swift have too many BFFs?

Hero student pulls man, 92, to safety after crash

Connecticut reservation mulls selling marijuana

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