Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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ABOMINABLE! Saudi Arabian cleric bans building snowmen — suggesting they actually have souls — in bizarre religious rant

Saudi Arabia bans snowmen. Religious scholar Mohammad Saleh Al Minjed said in his ruling that snowmen are forbidden because it's sinful 'to create an image of a human being' under the Saudi interpretation of Sunni Islam. Snow in Saudi Arabia is rare, but recent low temperatures in the Tabuk region gave residents a glimpse of the white stuff.

Man beaten to death with HAMMER during fight over drugs in Queens: police

Jesse Smith was beaten to death with a hammer in his Astoria home after a drug despite. A 29-year-old lawyer was bludgeoned to death with a hammer during a fight over drugs in his Queens apartment Monday afternoon.

AirAsia Flight 8501 exploded after hitting water: report

Indonesian air force personnel carry the flight data recorder of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 that crashed in the Java Sea, at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia, Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Divers retrieved one black box Monday and located the other from the AirAsia plane that crashed more than two weeks ago, a key development that should help investigators unravel what caused the aircraft to plummet into the Java Sea. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) The cockpit voice recorder from the doomed AirAsia flight was recovered Tuesday.

Lupica: Aaron Rodgers brought Packers into NFC championship on one good leg, despite complaints about referees

Aaron Rodgers takes bow at Lambeau after shaking off Jeremy Mincey (inset) and Cowboys on one good leg, which for all the talk about the incomplete pass to Dez Bryant is the biggest story of terrific weekend, the Packers QB proving once again he has a leg up on everyone. AP The star of the weekend the way he has been the star of this whole season, on one good leg or two, was Aaron Rodgers.
Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer.

SEE IT: 'Avengers' trailer leaves fans drooling with glimpse of new characters

Staten Island H.S. student allegedly bashes classmate in the head with metal stool for farting near her: source

17-year-old Joquasha Rosado allegedly beat a 15-year-old classmate in the head with a metal stool after he farted near her in a classroom at South Richmond High School on Staten Island, according to police. The 15-year-old victim allegedly passed gas near Joquasha Rosado, 17, in a classroom at South Richmond High School on Hylan Boulevard on Jan. 5 shortly after 3 p.m., a law enforcement source said.

A LOT OF LEGROOM! Brooklyn man put on Delta flight with only 2 passengers

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Hours of delays on a New York-bound Delta flight led to two passengers getting the entire plane to themselves.

SEE IT Cover for upcoming issue of Charlie Hebdo features Muhammad holding 'Je Suis Charlie' sign

A handout document released on January 12, 2015 in Paris by French newspaper Charlie Hebdo shows the frontpage of the upcoming "survivors" edition of the French satirical weekly with a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed holding up a "Je suis Charlie" ('I am Charlie') sign under the words: "Tout est pardonne" ('All is forgiven'). The frontpage was released to media ahead of the newspaper's publication on January 14, 2015, its first issue since an attack on the weekly's Paris offices last week left 12 people dead, including several cartoonists. It also shows Mohammed with a tear in his eye. AFP PHOTO / HO /CHARLIE HEBDO = RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE -- MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO/CHARLIE HEBDO- NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS -- DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTSHO/AFP/Getty Images The cover for the upcoming Charlie Hebdo was released Monday: a cartoon Muhammad holding a “Je Suis Charlie” sign under “All is Forgiven.”

'ACCOMPLICES' ON THE LOOSE: France says up to SIX terrorists linked to Charlie Hebdo, deli attacks still at large as 10,000 troops patrol streets

France seeks up to 6 terrorists at large linked to Charlie Hebdo, deli attacks in Paris The troubling revelation that more potential killers could be stalking the City of Lights came as France dispatched 10,000 troops to protect Jewish schools and other potential targets of Islamic terrorists.

World leaders take heat for Paris photo op during march that some say is deceiving

At least 40 world leaders, including David Cameron, Benjamin Netanyahu and François Hollande, were pictured together on a Paris street on Sunday in a show of solidarity for the victims of last week's Paris terror attacks. A photo of least 40 world leaders pictured together on a Paris street during Sunday's march may not be what it seems.

OPINION Expect more horrific incidents like the Charlie Hebdo massacre

Le Pen, against immigration. Beyond the trauma of the recent massacre of journalists in Paris lie some troubling realities that ensure Europe...

OPINION Obama to France: You’re on your own

MIA In Paris on Sunday, the United States really led from behind — so far behind that President Obama and other important U.S. officials

Bratton warns cops to stop 'texting away,' stay alert after recent attacks against police

JAN. 7, 2015 FILE PHOTO The NYPD commissioner warned cops Monday morning to protect themselves, stay alert and to avoid “texting away” while sitting in their cars.

ANATOMY OF A TERROR MANHUNT: French special forces describe intense 53-hour search, from Charlie Hebdo siege to Jihadist thug's death in hail of 40 bullets

Charlie Hebdo attack leads to Amedy Coulibaly’s death in hail of 40 bullets Running on little rest during a frantic 50-hour stretch, RAID police in Paris were reinvigorated by Amedy Coulibaly’s murderous march Friday afternoon into a Jewish supermarket, that ended with the 32-year-old terrorist filled with forty slugs.

Hamill: It's unity or death as N.Y.ers face jihad threats

POOL PHOTO We could use a unity rally here in New York City. We need it before something as awful as what happened in Paris happens here.

Paris terror attacks should inspire peace in NYC: de Blasio

Scenes from Paris after terror at Charlie Hebdo offices. The terror attacks in Paris should be a motivating force for unity between the NYPD and City Hall, Mayor de Blasio.

Mets Foundation donates to Daily News’ fund for families of slain NYPD cops to bring total to $421K

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Mets Foundation and the Wilpon Family have designated that a portion of a $10,000 donation to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City go to a Daily News fund for the families of slain NYPD cops Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos.

Pat Lynch says chokehold report displays 'anti-police bias'

PBA president Pat Lynch arrives for policeman Rafael Ramos wake who was gun down in he line of duty is brought into the Tabernacle Church this today for his wake. Photo by John Roca for New York Daily News Pat Lynch responded to a report on officers’ unnecessary use of chokeholds by charging that it is biased against cops.
New York

EXCLUSIVE Donations for New York's 2016 Democratic National Convention bid come to grinding halt during de Blasio, NYPD feud

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi NYC's drive to get donors to pledge money to help with the cost of hosting the 2016 Democratic National Convention has ground to a halt.

CRAZY CABBIE! Maniac backs taxi into cop cruiser again and again in Midtown, injuring officer

This is the taxi that was being pursued by police earlier today. The vehicle is secured at the Midtown North Precinct located on West 54 Street. The windows and windshield were smashed by police while attempting to apprehend the driver where the taxi came to a halt on Vanderbilt Ave at E.44 street. Damage to the right front was done when driver struck a police vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 on 1/12/2015. A wild cabbie took road rage to a new level on Monday, repeatedly backing his taxi into a patrol car in Midtown, police said.

Brooklyn district attorney stands by guilty verdict against John Giuca for 2003 murder of Fairfield University student Mark Fisher

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office will stand by the guilty verdict of John Giuca for the 2003 murder of Mark Fisher.

Coucilman wants investigation into Interfaith money scandal

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Brooklyn City Councilman Robert Cornegy on Monday demanded an investigation at fiscally shaky Interfaith Medical Center.

THE SURGE CONTINUES! TLC nixes bill to stop Uber from charging ‘surge prices’

File illustration picture showing the logo of car-sharing service app Uber on a smartphone next to the picture of an official German taxi sign in Frankfurt, September 15, 2014. A Frankfurt court earlier this month instituted a temporary injunction against Uber from offering car-sharing services across Germany. San Francisco-based Uber, which allows users to summon taxi-like services on their smartphones, offers two main services, Uber, its classic low-cost, limousine pick-up service, and Uberpop, a newer ride-sharing service, which connects private drivers to passengers - an established practice in Germany that nonetheless operates in a legal grey area of rules governing commercial transportation. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/Files (GERMANY - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CRIME LAW TRANSPORT) Meera Joshi, the Taxi & Limousine commissioner, said she couldn’t support a bill from Councilman David Greenfield that would cap surge pricing to 100% of the normal rate.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: A Woman gets wedged between two Brooklyn buildings after falling four floors

This is 932 Madison Street where an unidentified female was removed by FDNY from a narrow space between 932 and 930 Madison Street. The gap can be seen (between the buildings) above the ALLSTATE marquee.(Sam Costanza for New York Daily News) Firefighters rescued a woman after she fell four stories and got stuck in a tiny gap between two buildings in Brooklyn.

EXCLUSIVE Speeding violations near schools decline 59% after speed-cameras installed across NYC: report

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Surveillance cameras are starting to slow down drivers, as speeding rates are down, data obtained by The Daily News shows.

Mayor de Blasio won't cross party lines in race to replace Michael Grimm, but praises GOP contender

"If he does prevail, he will certainly be an improvement over his predecessor," de Blasio said of Daniel Donovan.

Windmill helps power Brooklyn recycling plant

Windmill in B’klyn. Winds of change are blowing in Brooklyn.

REVIEW Kathy Griffin can dish snark on 'Fashion Police' — but she's no Joan

Kathy Griffin takes over for Joan Rivers in E’s ‘Fashion Police’

'I SHOULDN'T BE HERE': Ex-Miami Dolphin encountered shark, biting jellyfish in harrowing 16-hour swim for survival after falling off boat

Rob Konrad The 38-year-old Ron Konrad, a fullback for the Dolphins between 1999 and 2004, cheated death after falling off his fishing boat alone off the Florida coast.

'PSYCHOPATH': Crazed Zimmerman threw wine bottle at Florida woman who tried to break up with him: police

George Zimmerman is called a ‘psycopath’ by the woman who tried to break up with him. The notorious 31-year-old Lake Mary, Fla., man was busted Friday, days after he's accused of throwing a glass wine bottle at a woman who tried to break up with him, police said in a report.

DEADLY COCKTAIL: Bootleg liquor sold at cricket match kills at least 17 in northern India

LUCKNOW, Jan. 13, 2015 Victims of spurious liquor receive treatment at Balrampur hospital in Lucknow, capital of the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Jan. 12, 2015. A number of 13 people died in two separate incidents Monday after consuming illicit liquor in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said. (Credit Image: © Stringer/Xinhua/ZUMA Wire) A bad batch of bootleg liquor killed at least 17 people and sent 122 others to the hospital in northern India, officials said Tuesday.

Offended residents in Birmingham, U.K. take to Twitter after Fox News pundit calls nabe a 'totally Muslim city'

Pundit Steve Emerson (R) proclaimed on a segment on FOX News Channel that Birmingham, England is “totally Muslim” and off limits to non-Muslims. Residents of Birmingham, U.K., are taking out their frustration with Fox News on Twitter — and they're keeping their sense of humor.

Courtney Love, Norman Reedus make it rain singles at NYC strip club

Volcanic eruption, ash halt flights to Tonga

NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA - MARCH 18: An undersea volcano is seen erupting off the coast of Tonga, sending plumes of steam, ash and smoke up to 100 metres into the air, on March 18, 2009 off the coast of Nuku'Alofa, Tonga. The volcano, which is situated approximately 6 miles off of the main Tongan island of Tongatapu, is one of around 36 undersea volcanos clustered in the area. There is currently no danger to residents of the island as the gases are blown offshore, and residents noted the eruptions began on Monday after a series of sharp earthquakes were felt in the capital. (Photo by Dana Stephenson//Getty Images) All international flights to the island nation of Tonga were canceled Tuesday after a volcanic eruption sent plumes of ash into the sky.

Memoir reveals embarrassing moment when Barack Obama walked in on aide in bed with woman

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama shares a laugh with former White House aide Reggie Love as they watch the US Senior Men's National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff-Pool/Getty Images) During his 2007 White House run, Obama walked into the hotel room of his personal aide, Reggie Love, wanting to discuss the schedule, and instead found he had a guest in bed.

'SHE'S JUST A BABY HERSELF': Florida man, 60, arrested for impregnating 12-year-old girl

Walter Johnson, 60, of Jacksonville, Fla., has been charged with impregnating a 12-year-old girl. Walter Johnson allegedly had sex with the girl multiple times in October and when a test confirmed she was pregnant, the Jacksonville man called cops to say he would kill himself, according to a report.

UVA frat accused of gang rape in Rolling Stone article reinstated after police probe finds no proof of claims

The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at the University of Virginia was reinstated Monday after a police probe failed to confirm an alleged sexual assault in the frat house. UVA’s Phi Kappa Psi chapter was reinstated Monday, two months after it was disbanded in November following the publication of the harrowing gang-rape allegations.
Sports

Weiss: With Ohio State win, Urban Meyer proves legendary

Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock hands the trophy to Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer as his wife Shelley Meyer (middle) looks on after the 2015 CFP National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State defeated Oregon 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports As much as the SEC likes to canonize Nick Saban of Alabama, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is starting to draw comparisons to Bill Belichick.

Joe Paterno may get back 111 football victories from Sandusky scandal

Penn State coach Joe Paterno sends in a third quarter play with backup quarterback Micheal Robinson (12) during Saturday's game against the University of Central Florida August 31, 2002 in State College, Pa.. Penn State won 27-24.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Joe Paterno may yet become the winningest coach in major college football history. Sources indicate there have been discussions between the NCAA, Penn State and the Pennsylvania State Senate to resolve outstanding litigation over the handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.

SEE IT Yankees prospect injured in football player beating posts throwing video

Anthony Morales, a former Weber State linebacker who was waived by the Carolina Panthers before the current NFL season, was charged with felony assault and battery as a result of the Dec. 28 attack on Yankees prospect Ty Hensley (pictured). Ty Hensley, the Yankee prospect who suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries in a beating in his native Oklahoma Dec. 28, posted a video of himself throwing a pitch on Instagram Sunday.

LeBron James is No. 1 in NBA jersey sales

LeBron James’ return to Cleveland means a return to the top of the NBA merchandise sales for the Cavaliers. James. No. 23 Cavs jersey is the league’s best-seller and Cavaliers merchandise is No. 1 on the list of team sales. LeBron James has taken the No. 23 back to the top.
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Golden Globes stars invade La-La land after-party venues

Golden Globes afterparty.

'IT'S WHAT MARINES ARE SUPPOSED TO DO': 3 servicemen catch man who tried to rob older woman, cops say

These U.S. Marines— Sgt. Ricardo Schebesta, Staff Sgt. Bryson Twigg and Staff Sgt. Ben Shoemaker — caught a man who allegedly tried to rob a woman outside their recruitment center. A group of three Marines at the Lynnwood facility rushed outside when they heard the victim call for help and even caught one of the two fleeing suspects.

'Stressed' Texas dad behind armed, hospital standoff was ‘distraught’ over son’s medical care: police

George Pickering has been charged with aggravated assault. George Pickering threatened to kill a nurse while visiting a son in Tomball Regional Medical Center's Critical Care Unit, police said.

CARIBBEAN CATASTROPHE: 5 kids killed, 2 missing after school bus in St. Vincent plunges off cliff

NR Authorities in St. Vincent say five children were killed and two are missing after bus packed with secondary students plunged off a cliff.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s children fight over control of his Bible, Nobel Peace Prize

FEB. 6, 2006 FILE PHOTO The children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. are locked in a legal battle over two of the civil rights leader's most cherished possessions.

VISION IN WHITE: Kim lands first solo Vogue cover

Kim Kardashian poses for the cover of Vogue Australia February 2015 issue

Contaminated beer at Mozambique funeral has now left total of 69 people dead, 196 hospitalized

A contaminated beer killed 69 people and hospitalized 196 patients in Tete, Mozambique. The beer as served at a funeral Saturday. Poisonous bile from a crocodile may be responsible for the death of 69 people in Mozambique that died from drinking contaminated beer.

Heartless relative allegedly stole thousands from GoFundMe campaign for Wisconsin baby needing transplant

5-month-old Noah Knickerbocker GoFundme.com page is seen. A GoFundMe page for the family of a 5-month-old Wisconsin boy needing a heart transplant raised thousands of dollars — until a relative allegedly shut down the page and kept the money for himself.

Cuba completes release of all 53 political prisoners as part of deal with U.S., American official says

EUO 3TP The release of the remaining prisoners sets a positive tone for historic talks next week aimed at normalizing relations after decades of hostility, the officials said.

Education secretary says he backs annual testing ahead of No Child Left Behind overhaul

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Arne Duncan says testing U.S. schoolchildren annually in math and reading is critical for measuring their educational progress, setting the stage for what is likely to be a contentious Capitol Hill debate.

Kylie Jenner shares fresh-faced, makeup-free snap

Kylie Jenner is a beautiful girl with and without her maekeup

Jury selection underway in Vanderbilt football rape case

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Ebola survivor talks about his decision to return to Liberia

Dr. Rick Sacra will return to Liberia for one month.

PHOTOS Sri Lanka greets Pontiff with gusty winds

Supreme Court rejects new challenge to Obamacare law

A man looks over the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare) signup page on the HealthCare.gov website.

Texas boy brain-dead since 2009 drunk driving crash dies

Abdallah Khader died Sunday, five years after a drunk driver hit his family’s car in 2009, leaving him brain dead.
Autos

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Acura finally reveals the NSX

Acura finally dropped the sheet on its all-new NSX supercar, which should offer Ferrari performance for a reasonable price, just like the original. After two years of concept car teasers, Acura showed the production version of its NSX supercar at the 2015 NAIAS in Detroit.

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Performance steals the show

Ford stole the show at the 2015 North American International Auto Show with a trio of performance cars including a reboot of the iconic GT supercar. Ford wowed the crowd in Detroit with the reborn GT supercar, the GT350R Mustang, and the F-150 Raptor.
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Keaton's award for 'Birdman' is latest comeback story

Missouri H.S. students unhappy over retouched ID photos

Zoe Royer voiced her complaint over St. Teresa's Academy retouched school ID pictures on Reddit after she realized they were drastically changed.

Clooney's speech honors wife, backs unity in France

Clooney pays homage to wife and France.

Egypt acquits 26 men in trial over police raid on gays

Relatives of 26 men who were arrested in a televised raid last month by police looking for gays at a Cairo public bathhouse, celebrate after an Egyptian court acquitted them in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. The trial, which had caused an uproar among activists and rights groups, captured public attention after a pro-government TV network aired scenes of half-naked men being pulled from the bathhouse by police.(AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

J.Lo and Amal set the sexy tone on the red carpet — SEE IT

Amal Alamuddin Clooney and Jennifer Lopez glam it up on the Golden Globes 2015 red carpet

Pa. boy loses three fingers after microwave explosion

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Fisherman kills 25-foot crocodile that ate pregnant wife

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Obama seeks laws on data hacking, student privacy

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Strait-laced Cara fools photogs at BAFTA bash


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