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JUST IGNORE IT! Ted Cruz tells states to disregard Supreme Court ruling allowing gay marriage — ‘Those who are not parties to the suit are not bound by it'

Ted Cruz offered a straightforward check for what he believes is an overreaching Supreme Court decision on gay marriage: Ignore it.

City board approves rent freeze for first time in NYC history, barring hikes on 1M rent-stabilized apartments

The rent freeze will apply to one-year leases on some 630,000 apartments, starting in October. For two-year leases, the board voted for a 2% increase.

Walmart bakes ISIS cake, but rejects Confederate flag request: report

Let the terrorists eat cake. That’s the message a Louisiana man accuses Walmart of sending when a Slidell outlet rejected his request for a Confederate flag cake

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Fewer Parents Are Willing to Pay for their Child’s Education

Data shows that a college-degree leads to a higher salary and less unemployment, but exactly how much more income are graduates making?

Caitlyn looks stunning as she leaves Tribeca restaurant

Queens man driving stolen vehicle gets lost, runs out of gas in Pennsylvania: police

Police say Cristian Osorio, 26, was trying to go from the borough to Syracuse, New York, on Friday morning but wound up lost and out of gas some 180 miles south of there in Plainfield, Pennsylvania.

Hawaii congressman beaten by homeless people — years after destroying their stuff with a sledgehammer: cops

Rep. Tom Brower, who is infamous for smashing homeless peoples’ possessions with a sledgehammer, allegedly got assaulted by a homeless horde as he filmed them outside a children's museum.

At least 20 dead as Indonesian Air Force transport plane slams into residential neighborhood

An Indonesian Air Force transport plane crashed Tuesday into a residential neighborhood in the country's third-largest city of Medan, killing at least 20 people.

Kim K. and more celebs lead granny panty parade

'Pirates of the Caribbean' monkey bites makeup artist during filming in Australia: reports

Paramedics rushed the woman, who is in her 50s, to a nearby hospital, where she received treatment but was in stable condition, according to the Queensland Ambulance Service.

2 dead, 9 injured after passenger on Tokyo bullet train sets self on fire: officials

A passenger on one of Japan’s high-speed bullet trains set himself on fire Tuesday, filling a carriage with smoke, Japanese officials said.

EXCLUSIVE City’s top porta-potty company allegedly treats workers like #2, fails to pay for overtime

That’s the allegation of a new class-action lawsuit charging Callahead (“We’re #1 at picking up #2”) fails to pay workers any money at all for hours of overtime.

Giant, 11-ton duck delated by 60-foot tear at Philadelphia fest

A gigantic rubber duck failed to make a splash at the Philadelphia Camden Tall Ships Festival after it was punctured.

'Real Housewives' star seen in steamy video with 6 men

Cops hunting suspects who gunned down livery cab driver in Brooklyn cab robbery: police

Naji Fawaz, 35, was found in the driver’s seat of the car around 12:20 a.m. Monday. The father of four was blasted in the chest, right shoulder and neck. Now cops are looking for two suspects.

Four young people shot in Miami apartment, shooter at large

Four young people, all between 12 and 18, were shot in Miami’s Opa-Locka neighborhood Monday night, police said.

3 shot outside Taco Bell in Washington State after parking lot fight: cops

Three men were shot outside a Taco Bell in Everett, Wash. Monday night after an argument in a parking lot erupted into gunfire, police said.

Disgraced dentist turned serial bank robber sentenced to 5 years in prison

Damian Newhart, 41, went on a seven-bank heist spree beginning November 2014 and ending with his January capture, getting away with about $21,000 in the process, authorities said.

‘Princess Diaries’ star on Hollywood, sexism, being told she’s ‘unf--kable’

U.S. schools to offer Chobani yogurt as meat replacement in lunch program

Public schools nationwide will offer Chobani yogurt as a meat replacement this fall, the New York-based firm said Monday.

PICTURED Civic Stadium ballpark in Oregon, former home to Emeralds, destoyed in massive blaze: cops

A massive blaze burned through the Civic Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Monday afternoon, completely destroying the historic ballpark that was once home to the Emeralds minor league team, officials said.

Supreme Court blocks top Obama environmental effort on emissions from coal power plants

The court, in a 5-to-4 ruling, said EPA restrictions on emissions of mercury and other pollutants by coal-fired power plants improperly ignored the cost the rules imposed on the industry.

Katy Perry caught in $14.5M dust up with nuns over convent

Alabama mom, two kids found fatally shot in home as father remains missing: police

Investigators in the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are trying to track down the husband and father, Stephen Sean Hutcheson, 47, Lt. David Agee said at a press conference on Monday morning.

'IS YOUR LIFE WORTH THAT MUCH?': Gay couple beaten bloody by trio of thugs during Seattle Pride celebration

The couple, identified as Steven Briggs and Patrick Dettling by KOMO News, faces medical bills of thousands of dollars as a result of the brutal attack.

Chris Christie to kick off presidential campaign at his old high school

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will go back to his roots Tuesday, kicking off his bid for the Republican nomination for President at his old high school.

Autos

The truth behind Alfa Romeo's man-eating logo

An English cross and a giant snake eating a child? Alfa Romeo has one of the strangest and most historic logos. Here's what it means.

NY Daily News Autos Buyer's Guide now on mobile!

All of the car buying information you could ever need is now on mobile. Head on over if you're in the market for a new car!

Photos Chevrolet reveals the 2016 Cruze sedan

The curtain has been lifted on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. Larger and lighter than the outgoing model, the new Cruze offers a more spacious cabin and more technological features than ever before.

New York

HAMILL Pure baseball, marriage for all and a milestone birthday saw ‘New York at its best’

It was a New York weekend to celebrate. But it didn't start out that way for me on the grueling ride from Queens into Brooklyn on the sclerosis-inducing Belt Parkway Friday

HARD AT TWERK: NYPD officer gets his grind on at Pride Parade - SEE THE VIDEO

This New York City cop who grooved his way into the celebratory spirit of Sunday’s Pride Parade.

Health hazards at New York restaurants decline 5 years after city began issuing grades for cleanliness

Five years after the city introduced restaurant grades, New York’s eateries have seen a marked decline in health hazards like salmonella and mice infestations, and more places are getting A grades.

New York Public Library now offers Outdoor Reading Room

The New York Public Library has opened up a swath of green for summer bibliophiles — right at the feet of its iconic Fifth Ave. location.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Brooklyn woman injured in Amtrak train crash in Philly sues for $25M

Tiffany Nixon, 44, has been forced to undergo medical treatment and requires rehabilitation as a result of the severe injury she suffered when the New York-bound train traveling more than 100 mph.

Family of deputy killed by David Sweat relieved by his capture: 'One of our worst nightmares became reality'

Nobody is happier to see David Sweat back behind bars than the family of the Broome County, N.Y., sheriff’s deputy he murdered.

‘Is this finally over?’ Richard Matt’s accomplice in 1997 murder relieved prison escapee shot dead by police

Lee Bates, the man who helped Richard Matt kill and dismember his boss nearly 20 years ago, is relieved the escaped con was shot dead.

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Spooky New Jersey house ‘Watcher’ analyzed by criminologists: ‘It makes them feel powerful’

A sketchy stalker making life a living hell for a New Jersey family is getting his or her turn under scrutiny after three criminologists weighed in on what makes the mystery voyeur tick.

U.S. now home to more Spanish speakers than Spain, second only behind Mexico

Native and bilingual Spanish speakers in the U.S. total 52.6 million, making the country second only to Mexico, where the Spanish language is used most, the report by the Instituto Cervantes shows.

Falling drone knocks out woman at Pride parade in Seattle

The 18-by-18 inch aircraft crashed into a building and plummeted into the crowd, smacking the 25-year-old woman in the head, police said.

Bill de Blasio signs law to ban employers from asking job candidates about criminal history

Mayor de Blasio signed a bill to will prohibit employers from inquiring about a candidate's criminal record prior to a job offer.

'Guardians of the Galaxy' sequel title revealed, and it's...

Bratton rips City Council for proposed anti-cop bills as a 'solution in search of a problem'

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton told the City Council Monday to get off the NYPD’s back. At a hearing on nine bills to regulate the police, Bratton said the legislation was unnecessary and intrusive.

SEE IT Dashcam video captures Georgia deputy’s wild shootout with trigger-happy man

Terry Caldwell, 60, is seen waving and hollering from a chair outside his LaGrange home when orders to drop his weapon turns near deadly.

Ark. man accuses NBC of changing peacock logo to ‘colors of gays’

Don Stair vowed to watch another news station after accusing KARK 4 of changing their logo's colors to support gay marriage.

Greek economic crisis causes global stock markets to plunge

The breakdown in talks over the weekend between the struggling nation and its euro zone creditors sent shock waves across global markets Monday.

PHOTOS Check it out, from Kimye in London to Ariana Grande in leather

WATCH Diddy falls into hole during Bad Boy Records reunion

Sports

Women's World Cup: USA-Germany should be finals, not semis

Only FIFA would arrange it so the world’s top ranked team is facing No. 2 in the semifinals of a World Cup. Germany vs. United States.

Bo Ryan will coach one more season at Wisconsin

Wisconsin men's basketball coach Bo Ryan committed to one more season with the Badgers on Monday.

Nets, Grizzlies had ‘brief discussion’ about Joe Johnson trade

The Nets held a “brief discussion” with Memphis about trading Joe Johnson, but it never progressed into a negotiation, a league source said.

MLB Power Rankings: Marlins now a boring school of fish

The Marlins have been more sideshow than anything else this season, except when Giancarlo Stanton was doing something.

Daily News Video

VIDEO Fox Sports, please keep Pete Rose on the air!

RIFFING WITH RAISSMAN: A bookie's notebook surfaced to bring Pete Rose's past back to light, but Bob Raissman hopes it doesn't damage his stint on Fox Sports.