Thursday, February 19, 2015

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EXCLUSIVE 'He just belittled me': L.I. doctor sued for mocking and firing employee suffering from cancer

Hilda Mayer files a lawsuit against her former boss, a surgeon who terminated her employment after she was diagnosed with cancer. Hilda Mayer, 47, is suing Dr. Michael Brisman, who’s the CEO of Neurological Surgery in Rockville Centre, Long Island. Brisman is accused of belittling Mayer for her disease, and then griping when her treatments caused insurance premiums to increase.

FEDS V. FERGUSON COPS: Justice Dept. may file suit against Missouri police on behalf of residents complaining about racial bias

US Justice Department may file a lawsuit against the Ferguson Police Department Investigators looked into a lawsuit filed on behalf of low-income Ferguson residents.

Fla. teen undergoes world’s first penis reduction surgery for football-sized phallus

MR The unidentified 17-year-old’s 'massive' phallus was 'too large for intercourse.' It was almost 7 inches long and had a circumference of 10 inches when flaccid.

‘IT’S HARD TO EVEN LOOK AT YOU’: ‘Pothead Princess’ who was ‘2 Drunk 2 Care’ apologizes for fatal Fla. crash

Kayla Mendoza of Florida offered a tearful apology on Wednesday to the families of two 21-year-olds she killed in a wrong-way crash in 2013. A Florida woman who tweeted “2 Drunk 2 Care” before a wrong-way crash that killed two cried and apologized to her victims’ relatives.

Eddie wouldn't play Cosby on 'SNL40': Refused to 'kick a man when he's down'

DUMPED! Half-naked woman found alive inside cardboard box at Texas landfill

A woman was found half naked in a box near an Irving city landfill after a night of drinking and partying. Police are investigating the circumstances she left a bar at, and how she ended up in a box. A half-naked woman was found alive inside a cardboard box at a Texas landfill - and with no recollection of how she got there.

ANOTHER NORTH KOREAN HACK JOB: Kim Jong Un shows off barbarous new 'do

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un laughs as he watch a winter river-crossing attack drill of the armored infantry sub-units of the motorized strike group in the western sector of the front of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang January 27, 2015. REUTERS/KCNA (NORTH KOREA - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS IMAGE. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS PICTURE IS DISTRIBUTED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. NOT FOR USE BY REUTERS THIRD PARTY DISTRIBUTORS. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA North Korea watchers combing through the supreme leader's appearance at a politburo meeting Wednesday were struck by Kim Jong Un's new look.

Life sentence for Pennsylvania man convicted in beating, strangling death of pharmacist, girlfriend

MANDATORY CREDIT A jury handed down a life sentence to Hugo Selenski, 41, who was convicted last week on two counts of first-degree murder.

Allison defends daddy: 'He’s an honest, truthful man'

Allison Williams

Racist letter found in Bridgeport Police Department mailboxes calls for 'white power' and says black cops 'belong in the toilet'

A vicious, racist memo circulated around the Bridgeport Police's headquarters, railing against Officer Clive Higgins and saying that "Black Officers belong in the toilet". The Bridgeport Guardians, a minority officers' organization, called the letter "racial, insensitive and threatening". Vid link: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Racially-Charged-Letters-Circulate-at-Bridgeport-Police-Department-292292941.html A letter printed on department letterhead and stuffed into several office mailboxes was filled with racist rants against black officers at the Bridgeport Police Department, specifically one cop who was recently acquitted for police brutality. The letter warns that officer: "You better watch your back."

Missing University of Pennsylvania student Timothy Hamlett had 'psychosis' from penis pill addiction, parents claim

Timothy Hamlett entered a ‘psychosis’ after getting addicted to penis pills and energy supplements, his parents revealed. The New Jersey parents of Timothy Hamlett said their son was addicted to penis enlargement pills and energy supplements.

DR. DEATH? Conn. dentist arrested for homicide one year after patient dies while having 20 teeth pulled

Enfield, Conneticut dentist Rashmi Patel charged in death of his patient Judith Gan on February 17, 2014. Patel turned himself in to police on February 17, 2015. Connecticut dentist Rashmi Patel was charged with homicide a year after a patient Judith Gan died while he pulled 20 of her teeth.

DON'T LOOK UP! Meteor sizzles over Pittsburgh suburbs to fiery end

A meteor flashed brighter than the moon on Tuesday morning as it shot across the Pennsylvania sky, NASA says. A speeding meteor burned across the Pennsylvania sky, flaring brighter than the moon before coming to a fiery end on Tuesday.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Leaked photo only proves Cindy's still totally stunning

Kathie Lee and Hoda for Feb. 19.

Arizona town remembers aid worker killed by ISIS after 18 months as a captive in Syria

MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES Hundreds gathered in Prescott, Ariz., lighting candles in honor of Kayla Mueller, who was killed by ISIS militants earlier this month.

VIDEO Kansas City gunman seen firing at bus, blasting 15-year-old girl

A 15-year-old girl was sitting in the window seat next to her boyfriend when a gunman on the sidewalk began firing, police say. Missouri cops hope the shocking footage leads to a break in the unsolved case.

SEE IT Aussie bride sends 'non-invitation' to 'narcissistic' parents before wedding

Alyssa Pearce, 23, of Adelaide, Australia, posted on Reddit this ‘anti-invitation’ to her ‘narcissistic’ parents before her wedding. It was the wedding the bride really wanted, one without her parents.

Washington burglary victims tie up suspect with his own shoelaces and sweatshirt

Tyrone Porter, 37, is shown how police found him, without shoes and tied up with his sweatshirt and shoelaces. The victims of a Washington state burglary tied up the suspect with his own shoelace until police officers arrived.
New York

Horse carriage industry to march in Queens St. Pat's parade

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 FILE PHOTO They may not see eye to eye, but de Blasio and horse-carriages drivers are likely to be shoulder to shoulder.

Andrew Cuomo owes billions to city schools: report

Governor Andrew Cuomo greets politicians and bronx residents. He presented the 2015 Opportunity Agenda for NYS at the Bronx House on Pelham Parkway. (Susan Stava for New York Daily News) A report claims Andrew Cuomo owes billions to city schools under a court ruling regarding funding education.

Father and uncle of Brooklyn boy killed by crazed attacker in housing project elevator ARRESTED in bank robbery

The father and uncle of Prince Joshua (P.J.) Avitto, above, have been arrested.

Schneiderman, de Blasio to fight owners forcing out tenants

MICHAEL GRAAE; REUTERS; JEFFERSON SIEGEL/DAILY NEWS The campaign comes in response to 'a significant uptick in complaints regarding tenant harassment.'

Convict serving 95 years behind in prison for double murder admits he stabbed inmate with sharpened broomstick

Damel Burton pleaded guilty Wednesday in Bronx Supreme Court to stabbing a fellow inmate at Rikers Island. Damel Burton, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday for stabbing the fellow inmate in Jan. 2014, after he was convicted of killing two men.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Hundreds of airport workers still waiting for pay bump

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi More than two weeks after a Port Authority deadline, hundreds of airport workers are still waiting for their raises.

Car found burned of N.J. man missing since Monday

Anthony Tassello, 55, was last seen on Feb. 16, 2015 in a gray tweed hat, a vest and blue jeans. His car was found burning in a Tom's Ford Dealership in New Jersey a day after he went missing. Police are searching for a missing New Jersey man whose car was found burned after a suspicious fire Tuesday morning.

RABBI TAPE 'SHOCKER': Recording played for New Jersey jurors in abduction-divorce trial

Rabbi Mendel Epstein arrives at Federal Court in Trenton, New Jersey on Wednesday morning. Epstein is accused of participating in a group of 10 that kidnapped, tortured and threatened Jewish men into granting their wives a Get, which would allow them a divorce. (Bill Denver For New York Daily News) Prosecutors played a tape of Rabbi Mendel Epstein saying he and other rabbis planned to kidnap a man who wouldn't give his wife a divorce.

Alleged conspirator, who planned NYC subway suicide bombing, testifies to not knowing Al Qaeda operative

Abid Naseer (l.) is on trial for a bombing plot. During testimony Wednesday, one of his alleged co-conspirators claimed to have never met him. Najibullah Zazi said during testimony Wednesday that he did not ‘happen to remember’ Abid Naseer, who is on trial for plotting to bomb an English shopping center and is acting as his own attorney.

RETURN OF RIPLEY? Sigourney hints about 'Alien' cameo on 'Fallon'

‘The sexual feelings I had for my father felt like a dark spell’: Canadian daughter details incestuous relationship with dad

NR Natasha Rose Chenier came forward to detail the genetic sexual attraction she felt for her dad — which led to their sexual relationship.

Copenhagen killer may have gotten his gun from Danish army, NATO forces

The M95 is used by the Danish Army and NATO forces. It is being investigated how the Copenhagen shooter obtained the weapon, which is illegal to own in Denmark. Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein was armed with an M95, a type of rifle that the Danish Army and other NATO forces use — and which cannot be legally purchased in Denmark.

HE HAS A HISTORY: Ex-girlfriend claims man charged with killing 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle threatened her with ninja sword

POOL PHOTO An ex-girlfriend of the Iraqi vet charged with killing 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle said he threatened her with a ninja sword..

Giuliani slams Obama: President 'doesn't love America'

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a press conference in the office of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation on Hylan Boulevard, Friday, December 26, 2014, Staten Island, NY. (Jeff Bachner/for New York Daily News) The political figures expressed their disdain while attending a Manhattan dinner party Wednesday.

Victoria’s Secret is out: Model Elsa is Hosk with most

Elsa Hook on set for ‘Victoria’s Secret’.

TURNING UP THE HEAT! S.C. woman pulls gun on lover after he rejects her sexual come-ons: report

Michelle Smart was arrested by South Carolina deputies for allegedly pulling a gun on her boyfriend, who thwarted her desire for sex. Michelle Smart did not live up to her last name when she allegedly threatened to shoot her boyfriend because he wouldn’t have sex with her.

Canadian man mistaken for seal, rescued from fall in snow

Charlie Parker, a retired politician, found his former banker face-down in the snow and took him into his home until an ambulance came. Gerald Whitman, a 73-year-old Nova Scotian, got lost on his way to a dialysis treatment and crashed his car into a snow bank. He tried walking to a nearby house, but collapsed in the snow and eventually believed he would die there.

SEE IT Explosion rocks Torrance, Calif., ExxonMobil refinery

MAGS OUT; NO SALES An explosion at an ExxonMobil refinery in Southern California rocked the city of Torrance, sending smoke, ash and flames skyward.

THREE TIMES THE CHARM! Pa. state liquor officer charged with drunken driving after blowing a .27 BAC

NR A Pa. state liquor officer had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed his car, authorities said.
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIRACLE ON ICE

Schneider scores two as unbeaten U.S. breezes by Romania 7-2

16407 U.S. hockey players took another step closer to a medal by beating Romania 7-2 at the Olympic Fieldhouse last night, remaining undefeated

Herb Brooks' Team USA squad survives scary test from Norway

16408 "I like games where you're not supposed to do anything, or maybe your chances are 50-50. I hate games you're supposed to win."

U.S. checks Czechs 7-3 in shocking Olympic hockey upset

16408 A mostly American crowd fell in love with the U.S. hockey team when they pulled off one of the biggest upsets in U.S. hockey history.

U.S. ties Sweden 2-2 with last-minute Bill Baker goal

16412 The scoreboard clock showed 27 seconds left, and in the middle of the rink it looked like a 19-man human pyramid had just collapsed.

1980 Russian hockey team annihilates Team USA 10-3 at Garden

The score was 10-3, Russia, and could have been higher if the Soviets had exerted themselves a bit.

Lake Placid 1980 Athletes' Village now correctional facility

What do Michael Eruzione and John Gotti Jr. have in common?Not much, other than that they once both lived in a 7½ ft.
Sports

Mehta: Heat is on for Jets' GM, coach to find new QB

The Jets’ new dynamic duo has no margin for error involving the most critical piece of this makeover

'When I’m on the court, I’m a total a--hole’: Durant slams Mr. Nice Guy image

The reigning NBA MVP revealed to GQ that everyone’s got it wrong about him. He’s not the Mr. Nice Guy of the NBA.

Vacchiano: Rex Ryan needs more than Richie Incognito

As Rex Ryan gives Richie Incognito’s NFL career new life in Buffalo, perhaps former Jet coach should be more focused on building solid locker-room atmosphere as well as winner with Bills. AP Rex Ryan talked tough the day he was hired in Buffalo. 3 weeks later, Ryan signed Richie Incognito, one of the most infamous NFL bullies.

NFL employee fired for selling DeflateGate footballs: report

There’s another twist in the neverending tale of DeflateGate. Just when you thought the New England Patriots' wild DeflateGate scandal couldn't possibly get any wackier, it has.

Keeping up with Kendall Jenner on the Katwalk at Fashion Week

Kendall Jenner modeling

State lawmakers vow to restrict where sex offenders can live

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie speaks to the press after attending services at the Butler Memorial United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Bronx, NY.(Andrew Hinderaker for New York Daily News) State lawmakers vowed Wednesday to pass legislation in the coming weeks restricting how close sex offenders can live to a school.

Stabbing suspect asked Michigan victims if they were Muslim before grisly attack: cops

Terrence Lavaron Thomas, 39, was arrested after allegedly asking two men at a bus stop near Detroit if they were muslim and then stabbing them. Terrence Thomas, 39, is jailed on assault charges and being investigated by the FBI after allegedly attacking two victims, based on their religious affiliation, at a Southfield bus stop.

Suicide bomber kills 6 in Iraq 60 miles from Baghdad

RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / WELAYAT SALAHUDDIN" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS FROM FROM ALTERNATIVE SOURCES, AFP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIGITAL ALTERATIONS TO THE PIC Two Iraqi soldiers and four Shiite militiamen were killed Wednesday when a suicide bomber drove a car into a military checkpoint.

Oscar voter defends 'Selma' snubs in racially charged tirade

Oscar voter on 'Selma' snubs: There was 'no art to it,' 'The cast showing up in T-shirts saying 'I can't breathe' was offensive'

KKK calls on members to protest Ala. same-sex marriages

Imperial wizard Brent Waller asked protesters to not wear their KKK hoods or robes to anti-gay protests. Mississippi’s top KKK leader is rallying followers to protest Alabama’s overturned gay marriage ban.

EXCLUSIVE Grocery mogul John Catsimatidis to sell west side HQ for $55M to Indian development firm

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Grocery mogul and one time mayoral hopeful John Catsimatidis has inked a deal to sell the corporate headquarters of his Gristedes empire for approximately $55 million, sources told the Daily News.

Eric Holder backs death penalty moratorium until U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The attorney general is calling for the moratorium until the High Court rules on whether some lethal injection procedures are unconstitutional.

GROOVY! Cast of ‘Mad Men’ gets ‘70s look for final season

Tex. man who pleaded guilty to strangling wife gets 45 years

Epifano Jose Guzman pleaded guilty to murder on the strangulation of his wife, Rachel Guzman, last June. He agreed to 45 years in prison.

ISIS burn 45 people to death in seized Iraqi town: cops

ISIS released a video weeks ago showing Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh being bured alive, and now reportedly did the same thing to 45 others.

FROZEN FALLS! Niagara freezes over to form beautiful winter wonderland

Obama names Joseph Clancy new director of Secret Service

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Detroit man who raked in $350K in donations fearful after death threats

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How does Kate keep those abs? Star shares her secret

Carnegie Mellon wrongly emails 800 acceptance letters

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Kanye is just latest addition to Taylor’s BFF collection — SEE PHOTOS

Has Taylor Swift welcomed Kanye West into her fabulous circle of famous BFFs? Time will tell....

U.S. Army to help African allies fight Boko Haram

AP CANNOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE CONTENT, DATE, LOCATION OR AUTHENTICITY OF THIS MATERIAL IN THIS IMAGE MONDAY MAY 12, 2014 FILE PHOTO
Autos

Ferrari reveals vision for future of Formula 1

The aptly-named "Formula 1 Concept" is Ferrari's take on the not-so-distant future of the world's premiere motorsport competition. Ferrari is the oldest and most successful F1 manufacturer, and with this concept they're aiming to continue that title for the future.

5 must-see cars and trucks at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show

Long overshadowed by Detroit, the Chicago Auto Show is still a great opportunity to see the latest and greatest cars and trucks.
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Lolo lashes out at ‘Fifty Shades’: ‘God didn't create sex for that purpose’

Brit organizes small penis party to ease stigma for men

An English man is encouraging others not to feel insecure about their small penis size.

Shayne Lamas’ stepmother, 28, is carrying her child — again!

American gay Catholic group welcomed to Vatican

Sister Jeannine Gramick (l.) and Francis DeBernardo of New Ways Ministry attended Pope Francis' weekly general audience — and were given VIP treatment, a first for a gay Cahtolic group.

Amber Rose rocks tiny bikini following Kim K. feud

Young Hollywood kicks off Oscars week — PHOTOS

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WINNING STREEP: Look back at Meryl's Oscar-nominated movies — PHOTOS

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Dentist saves girl's life after noticing tumor

Journee Woodard, 11, who had to have major surgery to remove a potentially deadly grapefruit-size tumor. The tumor was discovered at the dentist's office during a routine dental cleaning on Jan. 28. http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/journee-s-journey/303264

Minn. man jailed 3 months after vitamin mistaken for drugs

Joseph Burrell was arrested and jailed when his arresting officer mistaked powdered vitamins for drugs.

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