Monday, December 29, 2014

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EXCLUSIVE Accused terrorist told comrade suicide bombings against civilians were a 'forgivable sin' — like masturbation

Suspected terrorists from Britain to be tried in Brooklyn Federal Courthouse. Madhi Hashi (pictured) faces trial in Brooklyn Federal Court, where he is charged with co-defendants Ali Yasin Ahmed and Mohammed Yusuf with providing material support to the Somalia-based militant group al-Shabaab, which has merged with al Qaeda.

NIGHTMARE FERRY RIDE: One dead as hundreds remain trapped after fire breaks out on boat near Greek island

GREECE OUT - MANDATORY CREDIT SKAI TV STATION The fire broke out on the car deck of the Italian-flagged Norman Atlantic, traveling from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy with 422 passengers and 56 crew members on board.

Key decisions on how much access to grant drones are likely to come from Congress next year

A camera drone flown by a cameraman flies near the scene where two buildings were destroyed in an explosion, in the East Harlem section in New York City, in this file photo taken March 12, 2014. The U.S. aviation safety board on Tuesday ruled that the Federal Aviation Administration has the authority to apply to unmanned aircraft its long-standing rules against reckless or careless use of manned aircraft. REUTERS/Mike Segar/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CRIME LAW) The Obama administration is on the verge of proposing long-awaited rules for commercial drone operations in the U.S., but key decisions on how much access to grant drones are likely to come from Congress next year.

Ferguson police officer on unpaid leave after calling Michael Brown memorial a ‘pile of trash’

People visit the Michael Brown memorial in the Canfield Green Apartments on Thanksgiving Day weeks before a car plowed into it. Timothy Zoll faces disciplinary proceedings for his comments following a car plowing into a makeshift memorial to the slain black teen Dec. 19, city officials said Saturday.
Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton-Rock file for divorce

DIVORCE SHOCKER! Chris Rock and wife are splitting up after 19 years of marriage

Masturbating Pennsylvania burglar steals dog, gets shot breaking into second apartment

The 1000 block of Franklin Commons at Bobolink Dr., Bensalem, Penn. A burglar broke into a woman's apartment on the upper floor, masturbated, took her dog and attempted to break into another apartment before he was shot. A burglar who stole a woman's dog after masturbating in front of her was shot breaking into a second Philadelphia apartment, police said.

SPOOKY, SCARY! Argentina president adopts Jewish boy so he won’t turn into werewolf after his 13th birthday

Getty Images provides access to this publicly distributed image for editorial purposes and is not the copyright owner. Additional permissions may be required and are the sole responsibility of the end user. Yair Tawil was adopted in a ceremony which took place because of Argentinian folklore.

ISIS hashtag lets people suggest way to kill captured Jordanian pilot

ADDS INFORMATION TO CLARIFY CAPTION. PHOTO BY THE RAQQA MEDIA CENTER, WHICH MONITORS EVENTS IN TERRITORY CONTROLLED BY ISLAMIC STATE MILITANTS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE EXTREMIST GROUP, WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY THE PILOT'S FAMILY AND IS CONSISTENT WITH Ideas include decapitating Moath al-Kassassbeh, burning him alive and even running him over with a bulldozer, reports news website Vocativ.

RESOLUTION TIME! 15 bad habits New Yorkers need to kick this new year

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Elderly California couple killed inside home in affluent neighborhood

Shirley Isom, 74, and her her husband, Armie Isom, 89, were found dead in their upscale La Verne home Friday afternoon. A groundskeeper discovered Shirley Isom, 74, and Armie Isom, 89, at their large estate in La Verne Calif.

DADDY’S GIRL! Ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s daughter blames her mother for politician's downfall

MAY 30, 2009 FILE PHOTO Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's daughter blamed her mother for he politician's public corruption charges in a letter to a judge.

Man who shot and nearly killed Pope John Paul II in 1981 makes emotional visit to his tomb

ITALY OUT -- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / ADNKRONOS" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS -- The visit by Mehmet Ali Agca lasted only a few minutes. Agca shot and nearly killed John Paul during a public appearance in St. Peter’s Square in 1981.

'Patti doesn’t kiss his a--': Source says Bravo's Andy isn't a 'Matchmaker' fan

Jeb Bush is way ahead in GOP poll for presidential run

WOODBURY, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 24: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during a Long Island Association luncheon with LIA President and CEO Kevin S. Law at the Crest Hollow Country Club on February 24, 2014 in Woodbury, New York. Bush is widely seen as a possible presidential contender in 2016. (Photo by Andy Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Jeb Bush is the leading candidate for a White House run in a poll given to Republicans. Bush finished 10 points ahead of his closest competitor, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

New Hampshire police chief offered to drop charges against teen if she posed nude for photos

New London Police Chief David Seastrand resigns amid allegations he offered to drop charges against a student in exchange for nude photos. A New Hampshire police chief resigned after allegedly asking a teen to pose for nude photos in exchange for dropping charges.

THIS IS THE END: Ceremony marks end of war in Afghanistan for U.S.

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES The U.S. fought in Afghanistan for 13 years, but now the country’s security forces will take over the fight against insurgents.

EXCLUSIVE N.Y. Senate will hold hearings on safety of NYPD officers

Anti Cop Rally / Justice for Akai Gurley protest started at the Louis Pink Houses then marchers walked to the 75 pct on Sutter ave then proceeded to PSA 2 to continue the protest. Senate Republicans say the hearings — and any resulting legislation — are needed to provide balance to an anti-cop fervor in NYC.

Bloomberg keeps vow to stay silent on de Blasio's first year

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made his first speech as a private citizen with former Chamber of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Michigan Governor Rick Synder discussing the economic case for immigration reform in the United States at the National Press Club in Washington DC on January 24, 2014. (Kris Connor for New York Daily News) Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg — famous for bluntly saying whatever is on his mind — kept his promise not to criticize de Blasio.

Former NYPD cop selling T-shirts reading 'Police lives matter' in support of slain officers

Midnight Platoon announces the launch of new shirt design in solidarity with fallen NYPD Officer Liu and Officer Ramos. Designed by retired police officer Andrew Liakos. A former NYPD detective is making a T-shirt tribute to slain officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu.

'There are so many of us who care': Donations keep pouring in to Daily News fund for Ramos, Liu families

P.O. Rafael Ramos House Cypress Hills Brooklyn. Maritza Ramos leaves house with escort she came back a few hours later with some bags . Jaden Ramos with unidentified person walks down the block from his house Readers continued their inspirational outpouring of support Sunday for the families of Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu.

MOURNING SLAIN COP: Wake for Officer Weinjian Liu will be held Saturday, funeral set for Sunday

Slain NYPD Police Officer Wenjian Liu, killed December 20,, 2014. The second funeral of two slain cops will also be filled with tens of thousands of officers.

DONATE: Daily News fund for slain NYPD cops' families tops $100K

New York Daily News Ramos-Liu Fund The milestone was reached Saturday as a Queens funeral was held for Ramos.
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GRADING BILL DE BLASIO: Expert panel scores the mayor's first year on issues like his NYPD relationship, pre-K and more

political experts comment on mayor de blasio's first year Panel critiques the New York mayor's first year, going over his prekindergarten victory, his constant lateness, his difficult relationship with the NYPD and handling of city issues.

Suffolk County police car hits, kills pedestrian while responding to 911 call

Suffolk County Police say two officers responding to an Emergency Call struck a pedestrian, Craig Schiffer, 54 on Main Street in Islip, New York on Saturday December 27, 2014. Suffolk County police say two cops in a squad car were responding to a 911 call when they struck a pedestrian who later died.

VIDEO Man shot delivering Christmas presents to his wife and kids on the Lower East Side

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 31-year-old man was fatally shot as he brought gifts to his wife and kids in Chinatown on Sunday, the man’s brother said.

New Jersey man on the loose after choking, girlfriend and running over her with SUV three times: police

James Crudup, 44, has been charged with attempted murder. A Toms River man choked his girlfriend and ran her over with his car repeatedly at a gas station Sunday, police said.

Bad memories begone! Dozens destroy sad mementos on annual Good Riddance Day

Denyse Moore, hammers a piece of coral an x-husband and her collected on a Maui beach during the 8th Annual Good Riddance Day in Times Square Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Manhattan, New York. Both are from the Oxford, Ct. area. (Photo by Barry Williams / for New York Daily News) More than 100 people came out to destroy bad memories on eighth annual event in New York.
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Lovett: Even de Blasio's Albany allies need space from him

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference after hosting a summit on immigration reform with other mayors from around the country on December 8, 2014 in New York City. The summit focused on how cities can best utilize President Obama's executive action on immigration reform. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Even Bill de Blasio’s allies in Albany want the mayor to lie low in 2015 because he’s “toxic.”

Pedestrian struck by car while crossing street in Brooklyn

NR A pedestrian was in critical condition after being struck by a car Sunday while crossing a Brooklyn street.

Thief steals $200 from West Side apartment, punches 78-year-old woman: police

Police investigate at 408 W. 57th Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Manhattan, New York. A crook broke into an elderly lady's Manhattan apartment Saturday at 408 W. 57th St stealing more than $200 and striking one of the two women inside. Police said the crook made it to the balcony of the building entering the apartment and asking the two women inside, ages 75 and 78, for cash. When the 78-year-old refused, he heartlessly punched and kicked her, officials said. He made it off with more than $200. (Photo by Barry Williams / for New York Daily News) A crook broke into a West Side apartment Saturday, stealing more than $200 and striking a senior citizen, police said.

‘He doesn't like horses, and, I guess, he doesn't like pandas’: Pol says de Blasio ignored request to bring giant pandas to New York zoo

CHNOUT The mayor ignored a request from Chinese officials seeking a letter in support of the plan to bring two giant pandas to New York, according to Rep. Carolyn Maloney.

IN MEMORIAM: Stars we lost in '14, who still burn bright

Bizarre crimes of 2014 highlight the odd, wacky side of law

Alleged criminals found new, and weird, ways to get in trouble with the law during 2014 - some of which made us laugh, cringe or cry.

Eric Garner to the Ebola scare, photos from the big stories of 2014

top news stories 2014 As 2014 winds down, take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year ...

All about that skin! See which celebs bared it all in 2014

Emily Ratajkowski on GQ, Kim K on Paper magazine, Gisele on Lui and Rihanna on Esquire

The top 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. They say breaking up is hard to do, but in Hollywood it seems like staying together is the real challenge. Take a look back at the top 20 most shocking celebrity splits of 2014 ...

Celebrating the best celeb beach bodies of 2014 — PHOTOS

As the year comes to an end, check out which celebrities made waves with the hottest beach bodies!
Sports

Myers: For Coughlin, one then done

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It’s a virtual certainty Tom Coughlin will be back in 2015 and despite the struggles of the last three years.

Sanchez on Mark in MetLife Stadium return

Mark Sanchez slipped on his No. 3 jersey Sunday afternoon, carrying a mixed bag of fond memories and miseries back with him into Metlife.

Did Ndamukong Suh step on Aaron Rodgers' leg on purpose?

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is back up to his old tricks... maybe.

Jim Harbaugh will not return with 49ers

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will not return for the final season of his $25 million, five-year contract he signed in 2011.
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SEE IT ‘Solve the puzzle to find the gift’: Woman cries hysterically after her surprise proposal

An online video shows an incredible reaction after a woman receives a proposal as her gift on Christmas Day.

GAME TIME: PlayStation Network back online after Christmas cyberattack

‘PlayStation Network and some other gaming services were attacked over the holidays with artificially high levels of traffic designed to disrupt connectivity and online gameplay,’ Sony’s Catherine Jensen wrote in a blog post. Sony said early Sunday that the online gaming platform had been restored. Hacker group Lizard Squad claimed responsibility for the attack, which also knocked Xbox Live networks offline.

Alaska man survives three days in wilderness battling frostbite and a persistent wolverine

Alaska resident Craig Johnson, 38, survived three days in the wilderness after his snowmobile crashed through ice. It happened on Dec. 15 when he was riding his snowmobile on an 80-mile trip to visit family, when suddenly he fell through the ice.

Florida cop remembered as ‘phenomenal’ father and officer

His youngest daughter, Aleena Kondek (left), spoke at her father’s funeral service alongside her tearful sister Holly. As a sea of blue uniforms attended a fallen NYPD officer’s funeral, a lone bagpiper marked a Florida cop being laid to rest.

'Mob Wives' star's beau slashed in face at Brooklyn club

Hacker group releases 13,000 passwords, credit card numbers linked to Walmart, Amazon, porn sites

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Hamas stops children on trip to Israel to promote peace

Palestinian children wait on a bus at Erez crossing in Beit Hanun in the north of the Gaza Strip on December 28, 2014, before being prevented by Hamas from entering Israeli territory in a pre-arranged week-long trip, organisers and officials said. The visit was planned for 37 children whose parents were killed by Israel in the Gaza Strip in July and August this year. It was organised by an Israeli kibbutz group and local Arab-Israeli officials. AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD HAMSMAHMUD HAMS/AFP/Getty Images Hamas prevented a group of children in Gaza from entering Israel on Sunday for a trip meant to promote peace.

North Korea suffers nationwide Internet, 3G mobile blackout after regime compares Obama to a monkey

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