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Texas schoolteacher 'relieved of her duties' after 'insensitive and disrespectful' Facebook rant about McKinney pool party, report says

Karen Fitzgibbons (right) complained on Facebook about a police officer’s resignation following a chaotic pool party confrontation — and then got booted herself for the venting.

SEE IT 5 fired at New Jersey preschool after video shows tots tossed, manhandled

Five employees have been fired at a New Jersey preschool after disturbing video showed one toddler being slammed to the ground.

University of Pennsylvania grad says he was raped, mutilated after brutal fraternity party: lawsuit

In a lawsuit obtained by Philadelphia magazine, the May graduate says he was forced to undergo reconstructive surgery on his rectum after the brutal January 2013 assault.

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PICTURED Cops hunt teen thieves targeting people around Columbia University

Authorities have identified six separate incidents in the last few months where the duo robbed or attempted to rob people walking around the Ivy League locale, according to police.

Man, 23, found dead in Queens park may have been beaten with tree branch: cops

The startling development came the same day the city Medical Examiner determined that Diego Piedrahita, of Queens, died from blunt impact to the head with fractures to the skull.

Family of 15-year-old Washington student killed in crash writes open-hearted obituary

The heartbroken family of Gabriel Anderson, one of two Washington state high school students killed by an SUV driver Wednesday afternoon, wrote clear-eyed obituary the day after his death.

'Versailles' family tries to explain away bizarre casket photo

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund chief, faces verdict in French 'aggravated pimping' trial

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn awaits a verdict Friday in his French "aggravated pimping" trial.

Cops bust mom-and-son heroin ring on Staten Island

Two step brothers, Justin Bonilla, 24, and Robert Alvarado, 34, with help from their girlfriends and their mom, supplied smack to dealers and junkies across Staten Island, officials said.

GONZALEZ Puerto Rican leaders vow to protest against Obama unless White House reverses cuts to healthcare

Leaders are vowing to stage a protest against Obama during Sunday’s parade, unless the White House moves to reverse cuts in funding his health aides decreed last week for the Caribbean commonwealth.

Education panel packed with de Blasio's appointees rejects mayor's charter plan

A panel packed with members selected by de Blasio rejected a plan approved by mayor to open Success Academy charter school.

SHE'S NO IRON MAIDEN: Lawyer for Bronx woman accused of attacking victim with tire iron says she had no such weapon

The lawyer for a Bronx woman charged with bashing a rival in the head with a tire iron claimed Thursday that there is no evidence that such a weapon existed.

Being 'Rosie's replacement': That's not so Raven

Blackface or too much bronzer? Washington high school student blasted over yearbook photo

A female high school student in Washington state is under fire for a yearbook photo of herself that some say looks like blackface.

Father, uncle of murdered Brooklyn boy admit to bank robbery

The father and uncle of 6-year-old P.J. Avitto pleaded guilty to robbing a Brooklyn bank two years before the boy’s murder.

Hope Solo, U.S. goalie, had student file restraining order against her in high school

As if United States goalie Hope Solo didn't have enough trouble off the pitch recently, TMZ Sports dug up an incident from high school.

Third Boston terror suspect tied to 'boys in blue' plot arrested by FBI in Rhode Island

Nicholas Rovinski, 24, is the second person taken into custody in connection with Usaamah Rahim, who was gunned down June 2 when he lunged with a Marine Corps knife at police.

Binghamton student claims she suffered 'permanent personal injuries' from bubble machine at fraternity party: lawsuit

Jaslynn Sendon, 19, sued the Pi Zeta chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity Thursday for recklessly using a bubble machine at a party where she allegedly suffered “severe and permanent personal injuries.”

Kris Jenner falls victim to wardrobe malfunction

Hackers stole Social Security numbers, personal data of every federal employee: union

Hackers stole Social Security numbers and personal data of every federal employee, a union for government employees said Thursday.

Virginia prosecutors drop charges in bloody Martese Johnson arrest

Pictures of Martese Johnson’s gashed face sparked cries of police brutality following the St. Patrick’s Day confrontation outside a pub.

James Holmes’ ex-girlfriend asked him to see a therapist before Aurora shooting

Gargi Datta also testified Thursday that during their relationship, Holmes showed no interest in guns, including when they visited an outdoor store that sold weapons.

Bella Hadid shows off her bikini body in Instagram snap

Woman who attacked bouncer on F train with her purse to serve 2 days of community service

Shanique Campbell pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Manhattan Criminal Court and got two days community service in return.

Teen dies after taking Ecstasy at Washington, D.C., concert

The teen was taken from the Echostage music club to MedStar Washington Hospital, where she died early Thursday, WUSA reported.

Cleveland judge rules cop in fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was carrying BB gun, should face murder charge

A Cleveland judge says there’s enough evidence to charge a police officer with murder in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT – Test Drive and Review

If we told you we drove the Mercedes SL400 and 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT back-to-back , you’d ask “How’d you like the Hyundai,” right?

10 Best Summer Road Trip Cars

Road trips are one of America’s specialties, and there are no better vehicles for the job than these 10 all-stars.

2016 BMW 7 Series Revealed

BMW's 7 Series has always played second fiddle to the venerable S-Class, but the all-new 2016 model could change things.

EXCLUSIVE Cuomo urging de Blasio, union leaders to make deal on pension benefits for injured cops, firefighters

Cuomo told the Daily News that a deal between de Blasio and the unions is the best way to resolve the dispute over benefits because the prospects for any state legislation are uncertain at best.

UFT president Michael Mulgrew doesn't support current form of mayoral control for schools

In a rare break with Mayor de Blasio, United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew said Thursday he doesn’t support mayoral control of the schools in its current form.

John Gotti's wife blasts Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano's bid to get reduced sentence

Victoria Gotti is blasting Gambino Salvatore (Sammy Bull) Gravano’s bid for a reduction in his 20-year-sentence for peddling Ecstasy.

'PEOPLE WILL DIE': Hundreds plead for Zadroga Act extension to keep health-help for 9/11 responders

"People will die,” if Congress fails to extend the Zadroga Act, warns a former NYPD officer battling cancer warned a House panel.

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Queens jury rejects claim that cop shot himself and convicts man for attempted murder

John Thomas, 27, watched quietly as the forewoman read the guilty verdict on all six counts of charges related to the attempted murder of Sgt. Craig Bier on Thursday after a day of deliberation.

Apple renovates old bank to open retail store in Upper East Side

The Beaux Arts building that originally housed the U.S. Mortgage & Trust bank in the 1920s will open as an Apple store on Saturday.

Population of homeless adults in shelters will grow by 59% in 5 years if Gov. Cuomo doens't give more aid, report says

An alarming new study found the record numbers of homeless single adults in shelters will grow by a whopping 59% in five years if the city doesn’t get 30,000 units of supportive housing.

'American Dream' wrestling icon Dusty Rhodes dies at 69

Chelsea man threatened to shoot cops after ticketed for drinking vodka in public: police

Deanthony Nugent, 37, was slapped with harassment, menacing and other charges after threatening to shoot cops who ticketed him for publicly swilling Barton’s vodka on Christopher St., police said.

'Lavern's Law' faces fierce fight against big-money medical interests in Senate

If Lavern’s Law is to become a reality, supporters will have to overcome big-money medical interests.

De Blasio says he will not endorse Hillary Clinton until she clearly opposes Trans-Pacific Partnership

Mayor de Blasio, who has said he won’t endorse Hillary Clinton until he’s convinced she’s got a plan to battle income inequality, is now calling on his old boss to speak out against a controversial trade deal.

Tom Cruise’s rumored love interest looks just like Katie

Twitter's CEO Dick Costolo to step down July 1; co-founder Jack Dorsey to be interim chief exec

Costolo told his staff Thursday that he would be stepping down on July 1, but he will continue to be on the Board of Directors.

Homeless man armed with metal pipe dies after Miami cop allegedly fires 'at least' five times — in front of 40-60 witnesses

The man was shot before 40-60 witnesses, including kids, following a 911 call about a man 'armed with a metal object,' Miami's top cop said.

NYC settles lawsuit against Queens principal accused of bullying, sexual harassment by staffers for $275,000

The city is paying a $275,000 settlement to two former assistant principals who had alleged a slew of complaints against the principal of John Bowne High School in Queens, including bullying.

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Delledova skips pregame coffee after trip to hospital

A trip to the hospital convinced Matthew Dellavedova to skip his cup of joe.

U.S. women's soccer set for Sweden, former coach Sundhage

In the opening round of Women’s World Cup games here, Jill Ellis’ United States team, ranked No. 2 in the world, scored three goals.

Mets Insider: Matt Harvey 'angry' about recent starts

The Mets are hoping — to use Terry Collins’ words — that this is just a “bump in the road” for Matt Harvey. Harvey was roughed up again on Wednesday night at Citi Field for seven runs in six innings, leading to speculation that he is experiencing some hangover from his Tommy John surgery.