Monday, January 26, 2015

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NO SILVER LINING: Sheldon to step aside as NYS Assembly speaker while battling federal corruption charges — 'appoints' five members to jointly run chamber

Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle is one of the possible replacements for Sheldon Silver Embattled Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (right) will leave his post while he battles federal corruption charges, the Daily News has learned.Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle (D-Rochester) and four other veteran Assembly Democrats will jointly run the chamber.

Girl, 5, dies from flu strain she was vaccinated against

Kiera Driscoll was in kindergarten at American Heritage Academy. A five-year-old girl died Tuesday after coming down with the strain of flu she had been vaccinated against earlier this year.

RUFF FEW MONTHS: Lost dog back in Texas after turning up shelter 1,000 miles away in Indiana

JoeAnn Navarro hugs her dog Blue at the Galveston Island Humane Society after the dog arrived home for the first time in eight months. Blue the pit bull disappeared from owner JoeAnn Navarro’s Galveston, Texas, backyard in May.

BARK AVENUE! Coyote caught in Stuyvesant Town, let loose in Bronx

NR The wayward canine, who has been given the human name Stella, was sedated and captured in the sprawling apartment complex by the NYPD early Sunday, the agency said.

ANI-STUN! Jen simply smolders in dress at SAG awards

SAY WHAT? Sarah Palin goes on bizarre improvised rant in Iowa after teleprompter breaks a day after declaring interest in 2016 prez bid

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was one of a number of potential 2016 GOP candidas to speak at the Iowa Freedom Summit Saturday in Des Moines. “'The man can only ride you when your back is bent,” Palin said — one in a series of unusual one-liners she adlibbed after her teleprompter froze.

Police pull over N.J. man in HOV lane — and find two kidnapped victims in back seat: officials

Luis Moreno Jr. Port Authority cops pulled over Luis Moreno Jr. Friday because he appeared to be alone in his silver 2002 Toyota Sequoia as he entered a carpool lane approaching the George Washington Bridge on I-95 in Fort Lee, N.J.

CAUGHT IN A 'POONADO': Diver gets encased in whale feces while swimming off coast of Dominica

PIC FROM KERI WILK /CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: The whale fanning the poo) - A group of divers received an unexpected surprise when they were suddenly engulfed by a giant underwater poo cloud. Created by a rather inconsiderate sperm whale, the revolting images show the unlucky bunch being completely submerged by a heavy brown mist. Described as a poonado by Canadian photographer, Keri Wilk, 30, the peculiar behaviour is thought to have been evidence of a rarely seen defence mechanism. SEE CATERS COPY. *** Local Caption *** PIC FROM KERI WILK /CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: The whale fanning the poo) - A group of divers received an unexpected surprise when they were suddenly engulfed by a giant underwater poo cloud. Created by a rather inconsiderate sperm whale, the revolting image Keri Wilk said he and three other divers were surrounded by the gigantic bowel movement when the whale answered a call of nature.

Lovett: Sheldon Silver is also on hook in state probe

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Republicans in the Assembly are expected to push for a vote to remove Sheldon Silver as speaker.

Sheldon Silver corruption probe is blow to DNC hopes

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi With the national party on the verge of picking a convention city for 2016, Silver is again in the spotlight.

OUT OF THIS WORLD! Colombian bombshell crowned Miss Universe

Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe.

Malaysia Air site hacked by group claiming support for ISIS

Malaysia Airlines, still reeling from two tragedies within the past months, were hacked by the "Cyber Caliphate". The first hacking shows an image of a Malaysia Airlines plane with the caption "404 - Plane not found", referencing the 404 error code for missing webpages. Malaysia Airlines officials were struggling Monday to restore the carrier's website after it was hacked by a group claiming to support ISIS.

Hillary Clinton in no rush to announce 2016 presidential run

DEC. 4, 2014 FILE PHOTO Hillary Clinton appears to be in no hurry to announce a run for the White House.

SEE IT Near-miss caught on video in Ukraine rocket attack

epa04580800 A Ukrainian serviceman and local residents inspect a damaged car after a shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, 24 January 2015. At least 15 civilians have been killed and 46 injured during a shelling of a suburb of the eastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, according to a UNIAN agency report. EPA/SERGEY VAGANOV Russian-backed rebels unleashed a deadly barrage of rockets on Mariupol, Ukraine and dash cam video captured caught one near-miss.

CURL POWER: Beyoncé, RiRi inspiring women to keep their kinks

No Hallmark moment: Two kids charged in greeting card arson, causing millions in damage to South Carolina Walmart

Two minors - an 11-year-old boy with his 13-year old cousin (left) - were arrested by Columbia police for torching a South Carolina Walmart. Two youths face arson charges for starting a fire in the greeting card aisle at a Walmart in Columbia, S.C.

STAB FROM THE PAST: Man, 97, dead from knife attack wound he suffered more than five decades ago

Antonio Ciccarello at his 97th birthday party. His death has now been labeled a homicide for an attack that took place in the 1950s. Photo courtesy of Mary Paloglou. Antonio Ciccarello was stabbed as he walked to work in the late 1950s, but it took five decades for him to die from his wound.

Four foreign submarines, including one from Russia, spotted in waters off Sweden: report

SALESOUT NARCH EUO 3TP SWEOUT A new report released Saturday said the sea craft were spotted in the waters off Stockholm in 2014, a time when tensions are high in Eastern Europe due to the turmoil in Ukraine.
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City investigates defense firm’s role in music video featuring lyrics about killing police

A promotional photo during the making of the music video "Hands Up (Eric Garner tribute) by Uncle Murda and Maino which was released on December 3, 2014. In the video Uncle Murda (Red and white top, navy bandana with white paisley patterns) and Maino, "bla The city is investigating a defense firm’s role in a music video with lyrics about killing police.

New Yorkers must wait 7 months to apply for city ID card

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi New Yorkers will have to wait at least seven months to apply for a city ID card.

Chuck Schumer urges FAA to add runway lights at NY airports

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Schumer is calling for daily federal screening of airport and airline workers for weapons following last month’s arrests of five men accused of smuggling guns through the New York and Atlanta airports. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Sen. Chuck Schumer is pushing the feds to install new runway lighting systems at New York airports.

Grocery clerk shot in Brooklyn robbery: cops

The Las Vegas Deli at 54 Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. A 49-year-old deli clerk was shot in the stomach when he refused to give a robber cash in Brooklyn on Sunday, police said.
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NYPD watching New Yorkers who have traveled to Syria and back in city: terror chief

John Miller, deputy commissioner of the NYPD’s Intelligence Division & Counter-terrorism Bureau, said the force is keeping an eye on New Yorkers who travel to and return from Syria. John Miller said the NYPD was keeping track of New Yorkers traveling to Syria, particularly those going to fight for terrorist organizations, ‘and we watch very carefully for how they come back,’ he said.

Nancy Pelosi’s daughter was caught in Home Depot chaos

FALL TO GRACE: Alexandra Pelosi. photo: Janet Van Ham. courtesy of HBO The daughter of Nancy Pelosi said she didn’t realize she was hearing gunshots when a man opened fire inside Home Depot.

Trial of Etan Patz's alleged murder is a closed 'mockery'

Etan Patz was abducted and killed on May 25, 1979. The judge in the Etan Patz murder case closed an important — and typically public — hearing over evidence.

Critics are getting a taste of their own medicine

10-year-old Texas girl could be honorary 'NYPD sergeant'

Savannah Solis, a 10-year-old girl from Tyler, Texas spent her winter break writing hundreds of thank you notes to police officers in New York and her home state of Texas. She was inspired to reach out by the deaths of two NYPD officers who were shot and killed in their patrol car in December. Savannah Solis, meets Tyler Texas Police officers (left to right) Sgt L. Shafer, Officer G. Martin, Lt. M. Smyser, Officer J. Freeman, and Officer M. Christian inside Police Headquarters in Tyler, Texas on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. (George Campbell for NY Daily News) Sergeants Benevolent Association President Ed Mullins wants to fly Savannah Solis to Manhattan.

White House attempts to play down tensions with Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Barack Obama in October. The two will not meet during Netanyahu’s March visit. The White House appeared to sidestep brewing tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday.

Pope Francis releases balloons for peace after last year's doves were attacked by crow in St. Peter's Square

Colored balloons released by children fly next to a statue, at the end of the noon Angelus prayer recited by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) “Here's the balloons that mean, ‘peace,’” Francis said, as children in the square released pink, purple, white and green balloons, including a hot air balloon with messages for peace.

Australian politician risks life in prison as he leaves country to go fight ISIS terorists in Syria

Australian NT Labor party president Matthew Gardiner, who has reportedly left Australia to help fight against ISIS in Iraq or Syria. Despite it being against Australian law for a citizen to go fight in the conflict for either side, 43-year-old Matthew Gardiner reportedly left to go fight against ISIS.

Bill's a thrill for Taylor Swift and rocker pals

Taylor Swift and Bill Murray

GNAWING PEST: Giant rat caught after causing $5,000 in damage to Irish woman's car

This image is only available in Getty Images offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany (Austria, Switzerland via Germany), and Australia. For two months, Laura Sweetnam was trying to figure out what was damaging her car’s upholstery and children’s car seats. W

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Egyptian woman shot and killed by police during peaceful protest in Cairo

EGYOUT Police shot Shaimaa el-Sabagh with a bird shot Saturday evening as she marched with her group to lay a wreath of roses at Tahrir Square.

Left-wing, anti-bailout Syriza Party wins big in Greece's elections on Sunday

epa04583678 Alexis Tsipras (C), opposition leader and head of radical leftist Syriza party gives the thumps-up as he leaves a polling station in Athens, Greece 25 January 2015. Greeks are voting for the next government. EPA/YANNIS KOLESIDIS The party's win over the conservative New Democracy party on Sunday was clear, with the only question being if they won enough seats to take control over the country's parliament, which would allow them to govern alone.

Lawmakers bash Obama’s approach to Yemen, call for boots on the ground

INDIA OUT President Obama on Sunday resisted calls for military special operations in Yemen, saying that drone-attacks must remain the main strategy.
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- Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Seattle Sonics, Miami Heat - ACTIVE
- UConn star is fifth player picked in the 1996 NBA Draft
- Plays HS phenom Jesus Shuttlesworth in Spike Lee movie "He Got Game"
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- Ten-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion (Celtics, Heat)
- NBA's all-time leader in 3-pointers with more than 2,900
- Averages more than 20 points per game for a season nine times
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- Los Angeles Lakers (1996-2015) - ACTIVE
- Five-time NBA champion is drafted straight out of high school in 1996
- The Black Mamba is youngest player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points
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- 16-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP
- Active leader in points scored has led NBA in points scored four times
- Has averaged 30 points per game or more in three different seasons
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- Trail Blazers (1983-1995); Rockets (1995-1998)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004
- The Glide was a member of the original Team USA Dream Team
Stats
- Ten-time NBA All-Star leads Blazers to two NBA Finals
- Averages 20.4 points per game during his 16-year NBA career
- Career stats include 22,195 points, 6,677 rebounds and 6,125 assists
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- San Antonio Spurs (1976-1985); Chicago Bulls (1985-'86)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996
- One of only three players to win four or more league scoring titles
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- After three ABA all-star appearances, is a nine-time NBA All-Star
- Scores more than 20,000 points in the NBA, 26,595 overall
- Leads the NBA in points scored in a season four times
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- Philadelphia 76ers (12 seasons); also with Nuggets; Pistons; Grizzlies
- First overall pick by the 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft
- Named NBA MVP in same season he leads the 76ers to NBA Finals (2001)
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- Wins the NBA scoring title four times
- 11 straight All-Star Game selections between 2001-2010
- Averages more than 20 points per game his first 13 seasons
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- Chicago Bulls (1984-1998); Wizards (2001-2003)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009
- Leads the Bulls to six NBA titles, winning Finals MVP honors each time
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- Five time NBA MVP and 14-time All-Star
- His 30.1 points per game average is the highest in NBA history
- 32,292 career points ranks fourth all-time
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- Plays for the Hawks; Jazz and Celtics during 10-year NBA career
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987
- A member of the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996
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- Leads the NBA in scoring in 1977 averaging 31.1 points per game
- Five-time NBA All-Star
- Scores 15,948 career points, good for a 24.2 points per game average
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- Indiana Pacers (1987-2005)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012
- "Miller Time" was a hated man at Madison Square Garden for history of heroics vs. Knicks
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- Held the NBA record for most 3-pointers at time of his retirement (2,560)
- Finished with 25,279 career points and a 18.2 points per game average
- A five-time NBA All-Star
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- Baltimore Bullets (1967-1971); New York Knicks (1971-1980)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990
- "The Pearl" has his number retired by both the Knicks (15) and Wizards (10)
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- NBA Rookie of the Year in 1968, a four-time All-Star
- Finishes NBA career with 17,454 points (18.8 points per game average)
- Scores a career-high 56 points vs. the Lakers in a 1968 game for Bullets
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- Miami Heat (2003-2015) - ACTIVE
- Selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft out of Marquette
- Helps the Heat to three NBA titles, winning Finals MVP in 2006
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- Led the NBA in scoring in 2008-09 with 2,386 points (30.2 points per game)
- 10-time NBA All-Star
- Has averaged more than 20 points per game in 10 of his 12 seasons
Sports

Myers: Hot air rising as Richard Sherman brings blitz

Richard Sherman takes his shots at the Patriots and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as the Seahawks arrive in Phoenix.  Richard Sherman’s left elbow may still be hurting, but his mouth is off and running at the Super Bowl.

Patriots backup Garappolo was Belichick's lab partner for football science experiement

Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo said it was ‘tough to differentiate’ between footballs inflated to 11.5, 12 and 12.5 PSI during Bill Belichick’s experiement. Mark Brunell and every other quarterback can say what they want.

St. John's makes Mike Kryzewski work for 1,000th career win

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It was grand, all right. Just not for St. John's.

Bondy: Call Duke's leader Coach 1K, as he goes with the flow

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi He's had his fill of it all, even if Duke hasn’t quite had its fill of Mike Krzyzewski.
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PURRRFECT PASS: Beth hosts Kitten Bowl 2 featuring 100 adorable felines

Head of German serial killer ‘Butcher of Hanover’ cremated 89 YEARS after his death

ARCHIV - Das vermutliche "Original-Hackebeil" des Massenmörders Fritz Haarmann aus Hannover wird am 30.5.1997 in einer musealen Polizei-Wachstube in Hameln vor einem Porträtfoto von Haarmann präsentiert. Photo by: Holger Hollemann/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Fritz Haarmann, who was found guilty of killing more than two dozen young men between 1918 and 1924, was beheaded with a guillotine in 1925.

Thousands march in protest in Yemen against Shiite rebels who allegedly forced president to resign

Anti-Houthi protesters take part during a rally in Sanaa January 24, 2015. Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets on Saturday in the biggest demonstration yet against the Houthi group that dominates Yemen, two days after President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's resignation left the country in political limbo. Witnesses said up to 10,000 people began marching from Sanaa University towards Hadi's home some 3 kms (1.8 miles) away, repeating chants denouncing both the Shi'ite Muslim Houthi group and predominantly Sunni al Qaeda. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi (YEMEN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) Some 20,000 Yemenites took to the streets Saturday to rally against Shiite rebels, who are in control of the country’s capital and who many say forced President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi to resign Thursday.

At least 13 dead, many more wounded in Baghdad bombings: Iraqi officials

Shi'ite fighters and Iraqi security forces are seen as smoke rises during a military operation to retake positions held by Islamic State militants, near the village of Sharween, in Diyala province, north of Baghdad, January 24, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) - RTR4MRDH Police officials said one bomb exploded near a small restaurant in Baghdad’s mainly Shiite southeastern district of Zafaraniyah, killing four people and wounding 13.

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Benghazi militant group Ansar al-Shariah confirms leader's death

A SEPT. 14, 2013 FILE PHOTO Benghazi-based extremist Islamic militant group Ansar al-Shariah said Saturday its leader Mohammed al-Zahawi has been killed.

In search for top terror suspect, more than 30 Filipino police commandos killed in clash with Muslim rebels

Elite soldiers of the Philippine Army parade during change of command ceremony inside a military camp in November 2011. The clash Sunday was the biggest single-day combat loss for Philippine forces in years, according to officials. More than 30 police commandos were killed in a clash with Muslim insurgents Sunday in the southern Philippines in the biggest single-day combat loss for Philippine forces in many years, officials said.

Scott Walker wows Iowa conservatives at weekend convention sizing up 2016 candidates

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker waves to the crowd during the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines, where he reportedly drew multiple standing ovatons during his speech. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker appeared to be the early winner of high-profile conservative summit in the early-voting state of Iowa.

'Sons of Liberty' portrays Founding Fathers as upstarts

Security at Taj Mahal was concern for U.S. Secret Service: reports

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Liberia has only five remaining Ebola patients in country

PHOTO TAKEN FRIDAY, JAN. 23, 2015

All apologies! Courtney, kid hug it out at Sundance

Courtney Love, Frances Bean Cobain all smiles at Sundance premiere of Kurt Cobain documentary

Calif. dad arrested in newborn's death after disappearance

The parents of a 3-week-old girl reported the child missing Friday night only for the father to be arrested in connection to the girl’s death.

Philippines hid 500 homeless during Papal visit last week

Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead an open-air Mass at Rizal Park in Manila January 18, 2015. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (PHILIPPINES - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)
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photos Premieres and concepts from the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

The 2015 North American International Auto Show kicked off at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, with the world's automakers flocking to Motor City to show off their latest models. Here, Nissan keeps its new Titan pickup under wraps for a big reveal. The 2015 North American International Auto Show kicked off Monday in Detroit, Michigan. Take a look at all of the latest models and concepts from the show floor.

See it Lamborghini Huracan crash video shows driver losing control

Police in Hungary have released a clip showing the driver of the $241,945 Lamborghini Huracan pushing the supercar to 208 mph before apparently losing control. The crash was apparently the first involving the latest Lamborghini model, which was first unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Police in Hungary have released a clip showing the driver of a Lamorghini Huracan pushing the supercar to its limits, and beyond his own.
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Plus-size model Tess Holliday busts out of stereotype

God plays role in deciding sports events: 25% of Americans

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game last year.

Sundance opens with sexcapades, N.Y. stories

Hailee Steinfeld and Kristen Wiig share a laugh while at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Two Marines killed in chopper crash during training

Released Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms ronaldpeacock89@gmail.com via DVIDS

Stars flock to Sundance for parties, premieres

Desperate dog, abandoned by owners, chews off paw: report

Courtney needed to surgeries after she chewed off her paw in a desperate act of survival.

Moody's downgrades Atlantic City's bond rating

This photo taken July 23, 2014, two former Atlantic City, N.J. casinos shortly before they closed: The Showboat, left, and Revel, right. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will hold the third summit meeting on Atlantic City's future on Thursday Jan. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

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