Sunday, December 7, 2014

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

‘NOT A DOUBLE DIP’: Central Park Five seek an ADDITIONAL $52M after reaching $41M settlement for wrongful imprisonment

The Central Park Five seek more money in damages After winning a $41 million settlement from the city, the Central Park Five are looking to make the state pay more for their time in jail.

Two people returning to New York from West Africa agree to Ebola quarantine

NR Two people returning from West Africa, where they were exposed to Ebola, have agreed to a 21-day home quarantine.

Lupica: Knicks struggling under Derek Fisher, but unlike New York football coaches, he has job security

The players just aren’t good enough. They’ve had injuries. They’ve had some rotten luck.

MONSTER STEPDAD: Pa. man killed stepdaughter to have sex with corpse, prosecutor says

Gregory Robert Graf killed his stepdaughter and then filmed himself having sex with her body, prosecutors said. Necrophilia motivated a man to fatally shoot his stepdaughter last month, according to a Pennsylvania prosecutor.

Leonardo DiCaprio and latest model gal pal calling it quits

Swiss hostage makes dramatic escape from extremists in the Philippines

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES A Swiss hostage escaped from Abu Sayyaf extremists in the Philippines when he hacked a rebel commander.

U.S. rescue attempt in Yemen foiled by barking DOG, leading to death of Luke Somers, Pierre Korkie

SALESOUT NARCH EUO An American photojournalist and a South African aid worker held by militants have been killed in a failed U.S. rescue attempt.

Upstate New York driver knocked unconscious after she followed goon who drove off after rear-ending her

Lori Batchelor, 53, was knocked unconscious during a shocking road-rage encounter west of Rochester, she says. Lori Batchelor, 53, claims the man drove off after rear-ending her west of Rochester, and she followed him in hopes of getting his license plate number. “I saw him take off, and it’s just like, ‘Oh no you don't,’” Batchelor told WROC.

CUNY student: I was handcuffed while covering an Eric Garner protest for school

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi I left my house a graduate student about to cover an Eric Garner protest for extra credit.

Mom of Anthony Baez — who died in '94 NYPD cop chokehold — tells Eric Garner’s family to keep faith in the feds

Iris Baez After a Staten Island grand jury cleared Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the chokehold killing of Garner, Iris Baez tells the victim's family not to give up hope.

EXCLUSIVE Stop and frisks dropped sharply in area where Eric Garner was killed following his chokehold death

Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing the deal for nine-year, $8.9 billion contract for more than 100,000 teachers at the 47th Council of School Supervisors & Administrators Conference at the Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave, Saturday, December 6, 2014. (Shawn Inglima/ for the New York Daily News) The number of stop-and-frisk encounters in the area where Eric Garner was killed fell following the tragedy, Daily News has learned.

Chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo dodged charges in Eric Garner death but faces suits from 2 black S.I. teens

The Staten Island cop, who was spared charges in the chokehold death of Eric Garner, faces civil lawsuits from two black youths who claim the officer's lies led to their wrongful arrests.

Don't forget it: Bow to Prince William, Kate Middleton in NYC, say experts

New Yorkers should bow or curtsy to Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton when they visit this weekend, out of respect

EXCLUSIVE Last of 23 inmates wrongfully released from Rikers Island tracked down in Connecticut

Accidental release: Inmate Sidney Bannister, 44, is still on the lam. He was accidentally released on August 24, 2012. City jail officials didn't realize there was an outstanding warrant for him in Pennsylvania. An ex-con mistakenly released from Rikers Island was tracked down by a task force of federal marshals and cops in Connecticut.

Al Qaeda operative linked to New York subway bomb plot killed by Pakistani soldiers

The Pakistan military issued a statement saying Adman Shukrijumah was killed in a raid in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal area. A top Al Qaeda operative linked to a plot to bomb the city’s subway system was killed by Pakistani soldiers Saturday.

Brazil cops spot giant swastika in swimming pool

Police in Brazil have discoverd a giant swastika depicted on the floor of a private swimming pool in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Brazilian cops made the unsettling discovery of a massive swastika decorating the bottom of a pool while flying over a private estate.

The real McCoy! Nudity on screen hardly a 'Vice' for Katherine Waterston

GOP VICTORY: Democrat Sen. Mary Landrieu loses Louisiana seat to Rep. Bill Cassidy

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 06: U.S. Senator candidate Bill Cassidy (R-LA) walks through the Crowne Plaza Hotel prior to his election night watch party on December 6, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A victory by Cassidy will bring the number of Republican Senate seats captured in this years midterm elections to nine and give Republicans every statewide office in the swath of seven states that used to make up the Solid South for Democrats. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy defeated Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu on Saturday, denying her a fourth term.

Carbon monoxide kills 2, injures 12 at N.J. recording studio

Firefighters found two dead of carbon monoxide poisoning at a Passaic, New Jersey recording studio Saturday afternoon. Two people are dead of carbon monoxide poisoning at a New Jersey recording studio Saturday afternoon.

Minneapolis girl, 7, found safe after being allegedly kidnapped by man asking her to ‘help him find his puppy’

A little Minneapolis girl hugs her dad after police found her walking home following an alleged abduction. The victim of an alleged abduction hugged her father tight Saturday night after being kidnapped from her neighborhood.
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State office buildings will fly flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor's 73rd anniversary

Pearl Harbor survivor Mickey Ganitch salutes during a Fourth if July parade Monday, July 4, 2011, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Gov. Cuomo announced the show of respect for the 2,400 Americans — including 40 New Yorkers — killed at Pearl Harbor.

Bullets graze two men sitting inside Brooklyn pizzeria: cops

Tri-color pizzeria at 245 Graham Ave in Brooklyn. Gunfire grazed two men sitting in a Brooklyn pizzeria, police said.

City reaches $743.4 million deal with public school principals: officials

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The city reached a $743.4 million deal with public school principals, officials said Saturday.

City carriage horse stable owners in crisis over whether to sell before de Blasio's proposed ban

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Stable owners are in crisis, caught between desire to keep their traditions — and de Blasio’s vow to abolish carriage horse industry.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Gov. Cuomo announces new initiative to help communities expand solar power

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo answers a question from the media during a storm briefing at the Thruway Authority in Cheektowaga, N.Y. Wednesday, Nov.19, 2014. The Buffalo area found itself buried under as much as 5½ feet of snow Wednesday, with another lake-effect storm expected to bring 2 to 3 more feet by late Thursday. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert) New York is starting a new initiative designed to help local communities expand their use of solar power, Gov. Cuomo announced.

Remains of Korean War veteran from Brooklyn identified

A South Korean marine war veteran looks at the names of U.S. soldiers who were killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, as the sunlight casts between boards inscribed with the list of names of fallen U.S. and U.N. soldiers, at the Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) The remains of a Brooklyn soldier missing from the Korean War have been identified and are being returned for burial on Long Island.

California man missing since leaving Midtown NYC hotel: cops

Steven Reynoso was last seen on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, leaving the Renaissance Hotel. Steven Reynoso, 30, of Los Angeles was vacationing in the city with his girlfriend when he left the Renaissance Hotel on Seventh Ave. in Times Square at 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 and never returned.

Chris Brown's big reveal: ‘I’m single too, f--- that b-----’

Proposed bill to make changing gender on NYC birth certificates easier passes city panel

New York City Councilman Corey Johnson speaks at a hearing introducing legislation making it easier for transgender people to change the sex on their birth certificates, Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. The bill would eliminate a requirement for people to have gender-reassignment surgery in order to change the documents. The bill is also supported by the city's Department of Health. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) Proposed legislation that would make it easier to change the gender on New York City birth certificates passed an important hurdle Friday.

Typhoon Hagupit slams into central Philippines, leaving 650,000 people fleeing for safety

epa04517004 Filipino residents evacuate to safer ground in the town of Marabot, Samar island, Philippines, 06 December 2014. Typhoon Hagupit is speeding up and expected to make landfall in the eastern Philippines later 06 December, a senior weather official said. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines’ east coast late Saturday.

Suspected car thief nabbed for fatal carjacking in Long Island

Edwin Gutierrez was booked on charges that included murder and robbery for fatally striking Dionel Ramirez during a carjacking outside a 7-Eleven in Long Island. Suffolk County cops busted the man suspected of stealing a Long Island do-gooder's car before striking and killing the man with it.

Fans bid adieu to Comedy Central's 'Colbert Report'

Bidding farewell to The Colbert Report

U.S. will keep up to 1,000 more soldiers than planned in Afghanistan into 2015: Hagel

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2014 POOL PHOTO The U.S. will keep up to 1,000 more soldiers than previously planned in Afghanistan into next year, Hagel said.

Fla. triple-murder suspect caught near slain pastor's church

Police in Bradenton, Florida are searching for 33-year-old (r.) Andrews "Andy" Avalos in the death of three people including his wife (l.) 33-year-old Amber Avalos, her friend 46-year-old Denise Potter and 31-year-old Pastor James "Tripp" Battle. Triple murder suspect Andres “Andy” Avalos has been caught in Florida after allegedly killing his wife, pastor and neighbor Thursday.

Vomiting crew members, passengers force Philadelphia-bound flight to make emergency landing in Rome

A U.S. Airways flight to Philadelphia from Israel made an emergency landing in Rome after the 14-person crew and two passengers became sick. The US Airways Flight US797 was en route from Israel when an odor in the cabin began to sicken the people aboard.
Sports

Mehta: With an offense already in place, Rex Ryan could fly with Atlanta Falcons

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Rex Ryan might be on the precipice of pulling off a coaching miracle worthy of a round of applause and standing ovation. When he gets fired by the Jets after this miserable season, he could be flying south for the winter.

Madden: Despite exodus in Baltimore, Buck doesn't stop here

Buck Showalter is surveying the residue of the free agent defections from his AL East championship Orioles.

Who's in? Who's out? Breaking down the College Football Playoff scenario

Has Urban Meyer and Ohio State played their way into the playoffs? College football will have its first playoff, but if you're missing out on the controversy of the BCS, do not fear, as only four teams can get in and there is still plenty to debate

Isola: What's the upside to all of these Knick losses?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball during the game against the Kansas Jayhwaks in the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 18, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Phil Jackson’s rebuilding plan could take a significant detour if the Knicks continue to lose and, as you may have noticed, there is nothing to suggest otherwise.
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Taylor Swift offs Jessica Hart from Victoria's Secret gig

epa03948776 Model Jessica Hart of Australia takes to the catwalk during the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Armory in New York, USA, 13 November 2013. EPA/JASON SZENES The singer returned to perform the Victoria's Secret show this year under one condition — that VS Angel Jessica Hart not strut the runway.

Burt Reynolds denies he’s broke; auction simply housekeeping

CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Burt Reynolds accepts award onstage during Spike TV's Guys Choice 2013 at Sony Pictures Studios on June 8, 2013 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Spike TV) Burt Reynolds is denying that an upcoming auction of his Hollywood memorabilia is a cash grab designed to bail him out from bankruptcy.

Outspoken NBA legend Barkley calls Ferguson rioters 'scumbags'

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 10: NBA TV anaylist Charles Barkley looks on prior to Game Three of the 2014 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 10, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) Barkley sounded off on the crisis in Ferguson by lashing out against "scumbags" who have rioted in the days after a grand jury chose not to charge police officer Darren Wilson.

NFL player posts bizarre photo on Instagram of Malia Obama

Defensive End Darnell Dockett plays for the Arizona Cardinals. A prominent NFL player is in hot water after posting a questionable photo of President Obama's eldest daughter on his Instagram account.
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Man allegedly collects ‘bail money’ from elderly victims who believe their grandchildren are in jail

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American hostage killed in rescue attempt had wanderlust: friends

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Girlfriend of man accused of killing German exchange student told 911 the teen was bleeding ‘everywhere’

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