Sunday, June 7, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

THE SHAWSHANK REINVENTION: Manhunt underway for 2 murderers who escaped N.Y. prison using power tools before leaving 'have a nice day' sign

A massive search is underway for Richard Matt, 48, and David Sweat, 34, who are dangerous and should not be approached, New York state police warned.

GIVE HIM A MEDAL! Man arrested after throwing coffee at Westboro protesters at Beau Biden's funeral

WILMINGTON, DE - JUNE 6: (L) A woman holding a "God Loves Beau and Joe (Biden)" and other onlookers gather before the hearse and Biden family arrive for a mass of Christian burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, on June 6, 2015 in Wilmington, Delaware. U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to deliver a eulogy for the son of Vice President Joe Biden after he died at 46 following a two-year battle with brain cancer. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) Protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church were doused with hot coffee Saturday while they picketed the funeral of Beau Biden.

‘Only an insane person’ would fear Russian aggresion: Putin

3TP Russian President Vladimir Putin said “only an insane person” would fear Russian aggression against Western countries.

Navy SEAL Team 6 has transformed into an elite force with deadly capability: report

RAMADI, IRAQ - JANUARY 21:  A U.S. Navy Seal looks towards insurgent movements from the rooftop of an observation post January 21, 2007 in Ramadi in the Anbar province of Iraq. With daily firefights between insurgents and American forces, Anbar province has seen some of the highest casualty rates of the war. The U.S. is sending thousands of more forces to Anbar to battle the rising insurgency.  (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) They're known for battling Somali pirates, rescuing hostages, and killing Osama Bin Laden — and now the military’s go-to spy group.

JUST LIKE MOM: Book alleges Bobbi Kristina was addicted to drugs at 14

EXCLUSIVE Dad jailed for infant's death insists meningitis, not shaken baby syndrome, killed daughter

Jesse Ward A dad who has spent 3 years in jail since being charged with killing his his infant daughter insists his child died of meningitis.

MTA wants to spend $32B to repair aging system struggling to meet its record ridership

Track repair costs money, and MTA boss Thomas Prendergast (bottom) says big bucks are needed for capital projects. MTA chairman Thomas Prendergast likes to say that he took the job to run New York’s massive transit agency for the money.

BREAKIN' FOR BACON: Amtrak train collides with truck carrying 70,000 pounds of pork in Illinois

An Amtrak train collided with a truck full of bacon 60 miles outside Chicago. A Chicago-bound Amtrak train collided with a tractor-trailer carrying 70,000 pounds of bacon Friday.

CONGRATS! Kate Upton, Gov. Cuomo, others celebrate American Pharoah winning the Triple Crown

American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, winning horse racing’s first Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.

WHOPPER OF A VIEW: Burger King mascot watches Belmont Stakes from American Pharoah trainer's box

The Burger King is in Bob Baffert's box. Helping American Pharoah's odds. He had a king in his corner. Bob Baffert had some royal company in his box before the big race at the Belmont Stakes Saturday.

Heir and spare make quite a pair: George, Charlotte take pics

Pols push to pass 'Lavern's Law' 2 years after diagnosis at Brooklyn hospital killed single mom

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Lawmakers are pushing to pass 'Lavern's Law' two years after the Brooklyn mom's death.

EXCLUSIVE How sheriff of small upstate town took down $5 million Bronx heroin ring

j=0529_heroin Last month's takedown of a $5 million Bronx heroin ring started 110 miles away in a tiny Catskills hamlet.

HAMILL Ex-detective wants NYPD to do right by his son, too

Former NYPD officer Patty Russo (right) and boxing coaches Aureliano Sosa (left) and Quiro Bracero (center) stand for a portrait in a boxing ring within the Flatbush Gardens Boxing Club in East Flatbush on March 17, 2010. Russo, whom fought in the Golden Gloves in 1987 and 1988, was a trainer at two NYPD affiliated boxing gyms in Sunset Park and Red Hook, which were closed due to funding issues. The Flatbush Gardens Boxing Club, which will open on March 24, is located in the basement of the Flatbush Gardens Apartments, and is leased from the owners of the apartment building for $1 per year. Patty Russo was terrified that his son was following his footsteps in the NYPD.

CAUGHT: Runaway teens 'Bonnie and Clyde' nabbed in W. Virginia, cops say

Rose May, 15, and Triston Kindle, 16, were arrested Saturday after going on a three-state crime spree armed with a shot gun. The runaway Ohio teens who allegedly went on a three-state crime spree were captured in West Virginia Saturday, authorities said.

TUNED IN: Colbert snags 'Late Show' bandleader

Fifth death from MERS announced in South Korea

REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT NO ARCHIVES RESTRICTED TO SUBSCRIPTION USE A fifth person in South Korea has died of the MERS virus.

PLOTTING HER REVENGE: Teen victim of vicious beatdown at McDonald’s arrested for carrying gun, police say

Elizabeth Ballinger was busted Friday night following a boneheaded flight from police that ended with her landing in a coil of razor wire and cutting her buttocks and thigh, officials said.

Brooklyn tot falls from two-story apartment — lands on awning

(Police at the second floor window) A two year old child fell through a second floor window and onto the paved surface in front of the building at 2082 East 56th Street in Brooklyn on Saturday June 06th, 2015. 1425. The window only had a screen. The child was conscious when taken to Hospital and is expected to survive. (Theodore Parisienne/for New York Daily News). A 2-year-old girl fell from a second-story window in Brooklyn on Saturday but survived after her fall was broken by an awning she hit on her way down, police sources said.

North Carolina pregnant woman, 49, disappears before C-section

Carrie Bradshaw-Crowther went missing right before she was supposed to head to the hospital for a C-section. A North Carolina family is pleading for help finding a 49-year-old pregnant woman who disappeared right before her planned C-section.
New York

EXCLUSIVE Citi Bikes getting redesign by Olympic racing bike designer, to debut this month

The new Citi Bike pictured along the Brooklyn waterfront on June 3, 2015, in Brooklyn. The new bike is more durable, has an improved seat, handlebar grips, and kickstand, among other improvements. (Michael Graae for New York Daily News) Citi Bikes have been redesigned by a world famous Olympic racing bike designer, will make their Big Apple debut this month.

College fund started for lone survivor of Queens family massacre

Kayla Walker is the 7 year old and Christina Walker is the 12 year old fighting for her life. Photo taken from the Facebook page of John Walker. Friends and officials have created a fund to help the lone survivor a Queens family massacre pay for college.

CARIBBEAT: Red Cross' major Haiti relief failures outlined in report

In this image made available by the American Red Cross in London, Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010, a young earthquake survivor is given first aid in a shanty town on the outskirts of Port au Prince, following a major earthquake in Haiti, Tuesday Jan. 12, 2010. Haitians piled bodies along the devastated streets of their capital Wednesday after the strongest earthquake to hit the poor Caribbean nation in more than 200 years crushed thousands of structures, from schools and shacks to the National Palace and the U.N. peacekeeping headquarters. Untold numbers were still trapped.(AP Photo/Matt Marek/American Red Cross, ho) EDITORIAL USE ONLY Original Filename: HAITI_EARTHQUAKE_LON107.jpg The nonprofit ProPublica investigative journalism organization and NPR last week outlined major relief failures of the Red Cross.

Rev. Al Sharpton defends de Blasio as mayor faces scrutiny over a spike in murders, shootings

Mayor de Blasio speaks at a Harlem rally Saturday for rent protection as the Rev. Al Sharpton looks on. Rev. Al Sharpton defends Mayor de Blasio Saturday after week that saw Hizzoner face scrutiny over a spike in murders and shootings.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Turmoil for city Bravest as instructors threaten to walk out in support of reassigned lieutenant

Lieutenant Mike Cacciola, Director of CPAT Training Program, helping put a 75 pound vest on Stephanie Gaskell, reporter with the NY Daily News, as she is participating in parts of the Candidate Physical Ability Test at the FDNY facility on Randall's Island, in New York on June 24, 2008. Fire Academy staff who train budding Bravest are threatening en masse to stop working as instructors.

Veteran educator Janie Whitney still fighting for children

Janie Whitney (R), founder and CEO of the Trey Whitfield School and New York Daily News Hometown Hero greets kindergarteners with her husband A.B.Whitfield who helps to run Trey Whitfield School located at 17 Hinsdale Street on Friday, June 5th 2015 in East New York, Queens. By most people’s standards, renowned educator Janie Whitney should be savoring her successes and enjoying retirement.

Assemblyman Keith Wright kicks off congressional bid to succeed Rep. Charles Rangel

Assembly Member Keith Wright speaking at a housing rally to advocate for rent regulations at the Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building at 163 West 125th Street in Harlem, Saturday, June 6, 2015. (Shawn Inglima/ for New York Daily News) Assemblyman Keith Wright officially kicked off his bid Saturday to succeed longtime Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel.

PHOTOS Rest and relaxation! Stars get into summer

NO CHANGE? Mass. fare-beater had $7,000 in cash on him, cops say

After Timothy Chapman was arrested for evading a $2.10 transit fare, police found $7,000 in cash on him. A Massachusetts man stopped by police for evading a $2.10 public transport fare had $7,000 cash on him, reports the Boston Herald.

Driver found guilty of murder of honeymooner in Venice Beach boardwalk rampage

AUG. 6, 2013 FILE PHOTO A driver who slammed down California's crowded Venice Beach boardwalk has been convicted of killing a newlywed and injuring 17 people.

11 bodies found on Malaysia mountain as quake toll hits 13

epa04785924 Members of a Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department team hold part of a body retreived from Mount Kinabalu inside a bag as their mission to find more than 130 climbers stranded on one of Southeast Asia's highest mountains after an earthquake continues, Sabah, in Kundasang, Malaysia, 06 June 2015. According to reports rescuers are continuing to search for 17 people still missing, including eight Singaporeans, six Malaysians, one Filipino, one Japanese and one Chinese national. The missing Singaporeans were among 40 students who were participating in a school outing when the magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck Sabah early 05 June. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL Rescuers recovered the bodies of 11 more climbers from Malaysia’s highest peak on Saturday, bringing the quake toll to 13.

Colo. homeowner furious after SWAT team blows his house apart in 19-hour standoff — with a stranger

Leo Lech’s home has been condemned following the standoff. A Colorado man whose home was destroyed in a 19-hour police standoff with a suspected shoplifter is furious.

PHOTOS Jennifer Lopez transforms into a cop on set

GOOD GRIEF! Former ‘Charlie Brown’ voice actor goes on foul-mouthed tirade in court, ordered to undergo mental competency evaluation

Peter Robbins, who voiced the character Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons, goes on an angry tirade in court during his sentencing in San Diego on June 5, 2015. Robbins, 58, pleaded guilty two years ago to threatening his girlfriend and stalking a doctor who performed breast-enhancement surgery on her. "I hope you drop dead of a heart attack!” Peter Robbins, 58, yelled at the judge in a crazed courtroom clip captured by CBS San Diego.

U.S. Customs helicopter struck by gunfire along Mexican border, forced to land: officials

The patch of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agentsis shown, left, as members of the California National Guard wait next to the U.S.-Mexico border fence before a news conference by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger near the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. Schwarzenegger toured the area from a helicopter before the news conference held to announce plans for the National Guard along the border. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter came under fire Friday in an area known for drug smugglers and illegal border crossings.

BOUNCEY HOUSE HORROR: Children hurt after inflatable slide blows away in Scotland

Children injured at Cupar Children's Gala when bounce house is blown away in the wind on June 6, 2015 in Cupar, Scotland Several children in Scotland were reportedly hurt Saturday when a giant inflatable slide blew away during a kid's gala in Cupar.

British family flees home from not-so-deadly spiders

For latest restrictions check www.corbisimages.com A British family fled their home when they thought it was invaded by one of the world's deadliest spiders.
Sports

Ex-Met Paul Lo Duca admits Game 7 NLCS loss 'still hurts'

Ex-Met Paul Lo Duca is at the Belmont Saturday in his post-baseball role as a horse racing analyst. He still hears it from the Flushing faithful nearly a decade later, whenever he is at Belmont for his post-baseball gig.

McCarron: Adam Warren settles into Yankees' rotation

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Maybe you don’t think of Adam Warren as a vital component to this fascinating, flawed Yankee team.

Myers: Brady won't be thrilled seeing backup getting snaps

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 4: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots, (L) and back up quarterback Jimmy Garappolo #10 work out during organized team activities at Gillette Stadium on June 4, 2015 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images) Tom Brady never wants to come off the field, whether it’s in a lopsided game or reps with the first-team offense in an August practice.

Cavaliers won't let Kyrie Irving injury ruin NBA Finals

Do not count the Cavaliers among those who believe their NBA Finals series against Golden State is over.
Autos

2015 Volkswagen Golf R – A subtler kind of sports car

Can you justify spending roughly $40,000 on a VW Golf? Trust us, the Golf R is no ordinary VW hatchback.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic: Test drive and review

Long a symbol of automotive luxury, the C450 AMG 4Matic sedan ensures Mercedes-Benz' three-pointed star is equally synonymous with sport-oriented driving and high performance. The new 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic pushes this luxurious Benz into true sports sedan territory.

2015 Lincoln MKC – Test Drive and Review

The 2015 Lincoln MKC is tasked with making the brand relevant in the hugely competitive market for small luxury crossovers. For the first time in a long time, you won’t need convincing to drive a Lincoln. The MKC is a smooth, stylish, and affordable luxury SUV.
Daily News Video

VIDEO Mattel Unveils New Toys for Holiday Season

Mattel's new Imaginext Ultra T-Rex ($99.99)  Mattel releases its new toy lineup, including an Imaginext Ultra T-Rex and a Barbie Saddle 'N Ride.

VIDEO First Mike Francesa, now Michael Kay? Baloney!

Last week Bob Raissman called Mike Francesa retirement talk baloney. Now Raissman says Michael Kay is trying similar game.
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GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE! See cast of film then and now

See whats become of the stars of the classic kid's film The Goonies - the cast of which included Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton and other still popular actors
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