MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

'GET THE F--- OFF ME': Woman sprays straphanger in the face on No. 2 train after he pushes her during confrontation — SEE THE VIDEO

A filmed face-off on a No. 2 train in the Bronx ended when a woman suddenly shot some sort of spray into a bullying man’s face.

‘WE NEVER WANT TO SEE HIM AGAIN’: Jurors in Etan Patz murder case blast lone holdout during post-trial dinner, say he was 'delusional'

The lone holdout juror that led to a mistrial in the Etan Patz murder case said there wasn’t enough evidence to convict Hernandez.

Utah teen Meagan Grunwald convicted for fatal highway crime spree with boyfriend

The Utah teen accused of aiding her murderous boyfriend by driving him 50 miles while he shot at sheriff’s deputies, killing one and critically injuring another, was convicted early Saturday morning.

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SEE IT Honolulu cop faces federal charges in game room beatdown

Officer Vince Morre has been charged with violating the civil rights of the two men, Hawaii News Now reported. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and fine of up to $250,000.

'I took a gun and shot her in the head and now she is migraine free': Dad posts chilling triple-murder confession on Facebook

In the disturbing post, British Columbia dad Randy Janzen appears to confess to shooting his wife, daughter and sister.

Long Island store clerk allegedly asked kids to show him their 'underwear and privates' for cash

Bipinkumar Patel, 35, of Huntington, is now facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a child for the indecent proposal that took place at Jericho Convenience on Jericho Turnpike, where he works.

A Rihanna rumor at Puma store is just for kicks

A FAMILY'S HEARTACHE: 'How many times did the man have to confess before someone believes him' — Seething father of Etan Patz lashes out after mistrial

The judge in the Etan Patz case declared a mistrial Friday after the jury told him they were hopelessly deadlocked.

Elmira man buys New York Lottery scratch-off with phrase 'You Elmira Trash'

The Lottery said it will remove the word trash from future "Wheel of Fortune" scratch-off games after an Elmira man who bought a $5 card came up with an unlikely yet offensive word combination.

Woman hit on head by falling debris in SoHo - rushed to hospital

A woman was rushed to the hospital after being hit in the head by falling debris in SoHo Friday.

John Legend gives voice to 'Southern Rites' look at bias

'Longhorn Bandit' bank robber kills himself after wounding FBI agent in Colorado motel raid: officials

A Colorado man said to be a serial bank robber known as the "Longhorn Bandit" shot and killed himself after wounding an FBI agent in a raid at a Littleton motel Friday afternoon, police said.

Texas man plants sign on side of road where he passed ‘Beautiful girl in the beige car’

A Texas truck driver searching for a "beautiful" woman he passed on the road has put up a sign in hopes she'll respond.

Wheelchair-bound 550-pound boss of alleged Bronx gun-running ring can't fit into courthouse elevator

The 550-pound boss of an alleged Bronx gun-running ring could not make it into a courtroom for his Friday arraignment because his massive wheelchair didn’t fit inside an elevator.

New York

Car backs up and slams into Queens man: officials

The unidentified victim was crossing 28th St. near 34th Ave. in Astoria around 5 p.m. Friday when he was struck.

CITY HALL'S FREQUENT FLIER: Bill de Blasio heading to D.C., California

He leaves for the coast Wednesday — after a two-day trip in Washington.

Bronx trucker owes $13,000 for shortchanging tolls crossing the George Washington Bridge: official

Kerron Maittia, 38, of Baychester was busted Friday by Port Authority police for shortchanging tolls at the George Washington Bridge by using a cheaper passenger car’s E-Z Pass on his Kenworth big rig.

Overnight gunfire in Harlem leaves one man dead, another wounded in separate incidents: NYPD

A man was shot dead in Harlem early Friday, becoming the second gunfire victim in the neighborhood overnight.

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Staten Island DA blasts move of mortuary

The city's Staten Island mortuary is going to be moved over his dead body, the borough’s district attorney has vowed.

PBA head says city in 'dire' need of more NYPD cops as City Council predicts it will happen

The head of the PBA says the city is in “dire” need of more cops and can afford them — and City Council members predicted Friday he will get his wish by the time budget negotiations conclude in June.

De Blasio honors NYC teachers working in struggling public schools for Teacher Appreciation Week

Mayor de Blasio sent some encouraging words for city teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, which ended Friday.

Beyoncé goes casual after glam Met Gala

U.S. military increase security at bases amid terror attack concerns: report

The U.S. military increased security at bases Friday amid fresh concerns about a homegrown ISIS-inspired attack, CNN reported.

'WE NEED MORE LIKE HIM': Full transcript of Commissioner Bratton's eulogy for NYPD cop Brian Moore

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton offers eulogy for slain NYPD Officer Brian Moore: 'We need more like him'

LIRR train operating out of Far Rockaway smashes into car on tracks, officials say

A Long Island Rail Road train operating out of Far Rockaway smashed into a car that found its way onto the tracks Friday.

Guatemala vice president Roxana Baldetti resigns amid corruption scandal

Guatemala vice president Roxana Baldetti resigned Friday amid a customs corruption scandal that has implicated her former private secretary and opened her up to an investigation.

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Australian cops nab another teen accused in terror plot

The unidentified teen was arrested on Friday afternoon in a joint federal-state police counterterrorism operation at his home in the suburb of Greenvale, where the explosive devices were found.

Loretta Lynch announces federal probe into Baltimore police department after Freddie Gray’s death, charges against cops

The Justice Department has launched its investigation into a troubled Baltimore police department, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said.

Christie burned through $85K in taxpayer cash for luxury boxes at sports arenas: report

Chris Christie burned through $85,000 in taxpayer cash on entertainment in luxury boxes at sports arenas between 2010 and 2012.

SEE IT Video shows white police officer kick black man in face in Delaware scuffle

A Delaware police officer was charged with assault after dashcam video showed him kicking a black suspect in the face, authorities said.

Sports

Matt Harvey suffers first loss of season as Mets fall to Phillies

Matt Harvey needs to get his groove back. Pitching with extra rest for the second straight start, the Mets ace lost his rhythm and it cost him in his first loss of the season, a 3-1 setback to the Phillies on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.

Alex Rodriguez appears to be mending relationship with MLBPA

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was at the Harlem RBI Field of Dreams on East 100th Street with five teammates.

Get to know Garoppolo: Tom Brady's backup QB could be front and center

When Patriots lose Tom Brady to suspension, Bill Belichick will be going from a future Hall of Famer to a 23-year-old kid.

Mets' Noah Syndergaard will make major-league debut Tuesday

The Next Big Thing for the Mets is on his way. Noah Syndergaard, the team’s hottest pitching prospect since Matt Harvey, finally got the call to make his major-league debut Tuesday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The hard-throwing righthander will join the Mets in Philadelphia on Saturday and take the rotation spot of Dillon Gee, who was placed on the disabled list Friday with a groin strain.

Autos

Hummer SUVs maintain an OVERSIZED presence in this state

Five years after Hummer folded, these boisterous SUVs loom large in a U.S. state known for having stringent emissions standards.

Photos Muscle cars for sale: Indianapolis auction goes muscle car crazy

Mecum Auctions' Indy 2015 auction will feature a prime fleet of some of the finest examples of American muscle cars ever built. We take a peek at some of the models set to be offered.