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'With him gone, there’s nothing left': Christmas joy is lost for all the families of slain officers killed in the line of duty

Families remember fallen cops on Christmas. Families of slain police officers try their best to celebrate the holidays, but the occasion is no longer the same as it used to be without their loved ones killed in action.

LUPICA: On Christmas, pray for New Yorkers to not buy into the lousy, false narrative that somehow NYPD cops are the threa

People visit a memorial at the site where New York Police Department officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were shot and killed by Ismaaiyl Brinsley in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (James Keivom / New York Daily News) he greatest city in the world is supposed to be better than it has been of late. If it is not, then Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu died in vain.

Atlanta lab technician may have been exposed to Ebola: CDC

FILE A laboratory technician at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was being monitored Wednesday for possible accidental exposure.

Pennsylvania ‘cheer mom’ arrested for allegedly having sex with her daughter's classmate, 17, in a public park

43 year old mom gets caught having sex with a 17-year-old minor in her car. Iris Gibney was charged with corruption of minors, disseminating obscene materials to a minor, and trespass by motor vehicle, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office reported.

YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE: Celebs reveal their worst Xmas gifts

Ohio shopper kills teen who tries to steal his new Nike Air Jordans: cops

An Ohio shopper shot and killed a 16-year-old outside of a mall when the teen tried to steal his new, limited-edition Nike Air Jordans.

'We're just having trouble making sense of all this': Maryland woman stabbed, left to die on lawn by own granddaughter

Lillie Morris was found injured in her house in Maryland. Her granddaughter, Hestina Harris, was arrested in relations to the murder. A 19-year-old woman is under arrest in the stabbing death of her grandmother, who was left on the front lawn to die, Maryland police said.

Another Jewish baby contracts herpes from circumcision ritual de Blasio vowed to regulate on ‘Day 1’

MAY 15, 2011 PHOTO City health officials believe the baby boy got sick as a result of a centuries-old ritual known as metzizah b'peh practiced by some ultra-Orthodox Jews.

KATHIE LEE & HODA: Christmas is all about family traditions

SANTA TRACKER NORAD following the big man as he begins his journey around the world

NORAD will track Santa’s path once again this Christmas Eve. The North American Aerospace Defense Command will continue its holiday tradition of monitoring jolly St. Nick’s flight during Christmas Eve as children can see where he has visited and where he is headed next. But the agency warns children that Santa only delivers presents when the nice boys and girls are sound asleep.

SILENT NIGHT: Mayor mum during Cardinal Dolan's midnight Mass

PHOTOS Check out Rihanna's shopping spree and Bey and Jay's wild snow day in Iceland

Celebrities celebrating Christmas It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas and these stars were more than ready to spread some festive cheer! From merry decorating, baking and gift giving, check out who is getting into the holiday spirit.

‘It gave them a few minutes to smile’: Sons of Officer Ramos get invitation from David Wright to suit up with Mets for spring training

Wright, the son of a police officer, had a 15-minute phone conversation with Justin and Jaden Ramos on Christmas Eve and invited the two Mets fans to attend spring training with the team next year.

Cops can fly free to New York to attend funeral for slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos, thanks to hometown airline JetBlue

The offer stands for two police officers from each agency across the nation to fly to New York through JetBlue and attend Officer Rafael Ramos’ funeral on Saturday.
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Former NY Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno will have $2.42M in legal fees paid by state

Joseph Bruno in March 2008 at Paterson swearing in, Albany, NY. (Martin Benjamin for New York Daily News) Former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno received a Christmas Eve present from the state.

Rep. Grimm potential replacement in middle of Garner scandal

Republican New York State Attorney General candidate Dan Donovan delivers his concession speech after losing to Democrat Eric Schneiderman during the New York State GOP election eve festivities, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin) Potential candidates are emerging to replace embattled Rep. Michael Grimm.

State Senate leaders mourn passing of former Sen. Owen Johnson, a 40-year veteran of Albany

Former State Senator Owen Johnson, who served 40 years in the Senate before stepping down two years ago, has died

FDNY takes precaution over threat to Brooklyn NYPD precincts

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The FDNY moved an engine from a firehouse that adjoins an NYPD station because the precinct house was the target of an alleged gang threat.
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Appeals court rejects JFK runway lawsuit

Worlds biggest passenger Plane, Airbus A380 lands at JFK International Airport, the A380 accommodates up to 550 passengers and is as big as a football field, A380 landed at 12:11pm Monday, March 19th in JFK, Jamaica, New York. An appeals court rejected a lawsuit seeking to stop the Port Authority from expanding a runway at Kennedy Airport.

De Blasio ready to bid 2014 farewell?

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi In a Christmas Eve email sent as his first year in office draws to a close, the mayor spun a winter's tale of "renewal" after tragedy.

Joseph Bruno will have his legal fees paid for by the state

Former NY Senate GOP leader Joseph Bruno. Joseph Bruno, who was acquitted of federal corruption charges,will have his legal fees reimbursed by the state.

HAPPY HOLI-BEY! Beyonce is white hot over vacation

Beyonce and J-Zay vacations in Iceland.

Former President George H.W. Bush remains hospitalized into Christmas

Former United States President George H. W. Bush is brought into the auditorium where his son Former United States President George W. Bush speaks about his new book titled "41: A Portrait of My Father" at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, Texas November 11, 2014. REUTERS/Bob Daemmrich/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MEDIA) - RTR4DRPC Former President George H.W. Bush remained overnight Wednesday in a Houston hospital

Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown issues 105 pardons in Christmas Eve

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 17: California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks during a news conference on January 17, 2014 in San Francisco, California. Gov. Brown declared a drought state of emergency for California as the state faces water shortfalls in what is expected to be the driest year in state history. Residents are being asked to voluntarily reduce water usage by 20%. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Continuing a Christmas Eve tradition, California Gov. Jerry Brown issued pardons to 105 people Wednesday.

SMACKED BY KARMA: Sex offender who won $3M in Florida lottery contacted by two alleged victims looking for a cut

Two alleged victims of Convicted sex offender-turned-lottery winner Timothy Poole are suing the Florida man. The convicted sex offender who won $3 million in Florida's Super Millions scratch-off lottery is being sued by two of his alleged victims.

Taylor buys herself Christmas gift: Hugh Jackman’s shirt!

Teen lied on Twitter, pretended he witnessed shooting of Missouri teen to pitch 'mix tape'

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES Twitter user @DesJuanTheThug tricked his way into news reports after claiming he witnessed the shooting of Antonio Martin late Tuesday night at a gas station.

ISIS terrorists did NOT shoot down airplane before taking Jordanian pilot hostage, U.S. officials say

The Islamic State took Jordanian military flight Lieutenant Moaz Youssef al-Kasasbeh (center) captive Wednesday. "Evidence clearly indicates that ISIL did not down the aircraft," U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

Crosses torn down from 400 churches in eastern China

JULY 15, 2014 PHOTO Authorities in Wenzhou — known as China's Jerusalem — have banned all Christmas celebrations in the city's kindergartens and grade schools.
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Rehabbing Victor Cruz sees Giant potential in 2015

Victor Cruz’s knee, and season, get torn up on this play in October, but Giants star is upbeat about 2015 as he is progressing in his rehab and is impressed by fellow receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s emergence. It has been 10 weeks since Victor Cruz fell to the ground writhing in pain after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee.

Nationals righthander Doug Fister treats Twitter followers to Starbucks

Doug Fister gets in the holiday spirit with a gift for his Twitter followers. The Nationals pitcher surprised his Twitter followers with a gift on Christmas Eve — some Starbucks, on him.

Peyton Manning plans to return to Broncos in 2015

Peyton Manning may be 38 but he has no plans to retire at this point. NFL fans and fantasy football owners debating Peyton Manning’s prowess and problems can continue that discussion well into the new year.

Odell Beckham Jr.'s success no surprise to Eagles coach Chip Kelly

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Odell Beckham Jr. has emerged as the finest rookie receiver in a stacked class of young targets, a Pro Bowl alternate who's caught 79 passes for 1,120 yards and 11 TDs.
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What a baby face! Teen reveals she was sun on ‘Teletubbies’

Calif. man gives his girlfriend a cat and then strangles it in ‘fit of rage’: police

Sergei Smirnoff was charged with animal cruelty. Sergei Smirnoff, 23, was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of animal cruelty, Sgt. Shawn Freeman said.

Father of man eaten by gay lover says conviction doesn’t bring back his son

Diran Lin, father of Jun Lin arrives to hear the closing arguments at the murder trial for Luka Rocco Magnotta on Dec. 11. Unable to speak English, the 60-year-old Chinese man made his family’s first public statement through an attorney after a Montreal jury convicted Luka Magnotta of murder.

Former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill — who claims he killed Osama Bin Laden — investigated for leaking secrets: report

Rob O'Neill is a highly-decorated veteran who quit after 16 years service. The former Navy Seal who claims he killed Osama bin Laden is being investigated for leaking government secrets, according to a report.

FORGET ABOUT JUSTIN: Selena smooches adorable half-sister Gracie

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CAR TROUBLED: Calif. road rage driver pleads not guilty while steering invisible wheel in wacky court appearance

A women arrested twice in the span of five days is now being held at Placer County Jail following a hit and run incident. The road rage driver accused of running two cars off Northern California highways pleaded not guilty during a zany court appearance Tuesday.

California singer performs shocking parody song mocking Michael Brown's death

Elks Lodge A federal investigator-turned-performer mocked Michael Brown's shooting death in a shocking parody song at a California Elks Lodge.

Colo. voters may allow pot smokers to carry concealed guns

In this Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 photo, Edgar Antillon, one of the organizers of an effort to have a ballot measure placed before voters in the 2016 November election to allow marijuana users to carry concealed firearms, stands outside the State Capitol, in downtown Denver. The measure would change state law to prevent sheriffs from using marijuana use as a reason to deny a concealed carry permit to an applicant. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The measure would change state law to prevent sheriffs from denying concealed-carry permits because of marijuana use.

This time, the bout was real: WWE star, son busted for fight

Kevin Nash and son Tristen Nash arrested

Uber faces fines, prison in South Korea after prosecutors indict ride-share service over taxi license violation

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 01: In this photo illustration, the app 'Uber' is launched in a smart phone on July 1, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Taxi drivers in main cities strike over unlicensed car-halling services. Drivers say that is a lack of regulation behind the new app. (Photo Illustration by David Ramos/Getty Images) South Korean prosecutors have indicted the local subsidiary of ride-share service Uber for violating a law governing public transport.

Interrogation program mismanaged, Senate, CIA agree

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, shortly after his capture during a raid in Pakistan. When CIA interrogators were torturing 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed at a secret prison in Poland in March 2003, a top CIA analyst asked the interrogators to show Mohammed a photograph of an alleged terrorist named Majid Khan. The interrogators slapped Mohammed, denied him sleep, rehydrated him through his rectum, threatened to kill his children and waterboarded him 183 times. And he offered up details on Khan. (AP Photo, File) While the Senate report on the CIA’s interrogation program and the spy agency’s official response clash, both reports largely agree the agency mismanaged the now-shuttered program.

Four dead in Mississippi tornadoes as severe weather punishes Southeast

NO SALES Severe weather slamming the southern U.S. two days before Christmas killed at least four people and knocked out power to thousands.

Adriana Lima gets naughty in sexy leotard — SEE IT!

Adriana Lima poses in a video for LOVE Magazine

Kentucky man sets fire to home of woman who rejected him on Facebook

James Graham (pictured), 37, was indicted on arson and burglary chargesn for breaking into the home of Joanie Yount, 22, and setting it on fire after she turned down his advances on Facebook. Frankfort police indicted James Graham for breaking in and setting fire to the home of Joanie Yount. Police say Graham committed the crime after Yount rejected his comments on her Facebook pictures.

Oregon driver PEELS hit and run victim, 67, off car roof and leaves leaves him to die in street

Isabel McDaniel hit a pedestrian, dragged him on the roof of her car for 11 blocks, then left him on the road to die before speeding off, Springfield police said. An Oregon hit and run ended with the driver pulling the victim off the roof of her station wagon and leaving him in the street to die.

Ohio town orders man to remove zombie Nativity

An Ohio town ordered a resident to remove his zombie Nativity scene due to zoning violations. An Ohio man has been ordered to kill off a zombie Nativity scene in his front yard.

Avril slams ‘hilarious’ rehab rumors, reveals her 'addiction'

State Department’s Guantanamo Bay envoy stepping down

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LEAK A VIRGIN! Madonna livid as new songs go online

South Carolina mom who drove kids into ocean to be hospitalized

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What Obama's plan means for seeing Cuba's classic cars

For Americans allowed to travel to Cuba for family, government, or education, the streets will prove to be a blast from the past. A whole lot of new visitors are set to see Cuba’s yank tanks for the first time.
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Boy mauled to death by Rottweilers, parents charged with manslaughter

Christopher Camejo, 29, was arrested when his son Christopher was mauled by the family Rottweilers. Both Camejo and the boy's mother Claudia Scarbrough was inside the house when it happened.

Just call him Flirty Harry! Clint is officially single as divorce finalized

Clint Eastwood and Dina Eastwood finalize their divorce

Parents, teachers furious after 28 girls go on field trip — 7 return pregnant

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Kansas City police apologize for anti-transgender posts during ‘tweet-along’

The Kansas City Police department is apologizing for offensive tweets posted on this weekend's tweet-along.

Driver who spent time in psychiatric hospital hits 11 people with car

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