MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

KILLED BY 'THE DEVIL': Mother, 22, found stabbed to death in Bronx park — family claims ex-boyfriend murdered her, tried to cover up bloody tracks: cops

The body of Jasmine Gonzalez (left) was discovered in Bronx River Park after her ex-boyfriend Khiry Borden (right) called 911.

Brooklyn teen busted after wildly shooting into crowd at Fourth of July barbecue: police

A 15-year-old boy was busted after riding his bicycle up to a Fourth of July barbecue and wildly shooting into the crowd, striking a man in the back, police said Sunday.

California investigators eye dad in baby girl’s disappearance

Matthew Graham is officially a person of interest in the bizarre disappearance of his 6-month-old daughter, Ember, authorities said.

Couple dies in apparent murder-suicide in front of toddler at Georgia park: reports

A toddler is now orphaned after his parents died in an apparent murder-suicide at a Chamblee, Ga., park Saturday night, local reports said.

SEE IT Chelsea Handler makes a splash on Independence Day

Greece says no to bailout offer from international creditors in referendum; finance minister resigns

Greeks voted to decline a bailout offer from international creditors casting further doubt on the country’s economic future.

Texas boy, 3, shoots himself in face with grandfather’s gun: reports

A Texas toddler is in critical condition after shooting himself with his grandfather’s gun on Sunday, according to reports.

Officials reveal name of Jersey Shore drowning victim from Yonkers

Officials have released the name of a Westchester County man who drowned over the weekend while swimming at the Jersey Shore.

50 Cent has big plans for his 40th birthday

Bombs blamed on Boko Haram kill 44 in Nigerian mosque, restaurant

Two bombs blamed on Boko Haram killed 44 people in Nigeria's central city of Jos, officials said Monday.

Andrew Cuomo brings girlfriend Sandra Lee to Richard Gere’s Westchester inn for her birthday

Celebrity chef Sandra Lee, who is recovering from a double mastectomy, dined quietly last week with Cuomo, 57, at Gere’s Bedford Post Inn, a source close to her said. Her birthday was Friday.

County official, 3 others found dead in S.C. home: reports

A county official and three other people were found dead at a house in South Carolina on Sunday afternoon, according to reports.

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis tied the knot: report

EXCLUSIVE Public Advocate Letitia James says kids are spending too much time in city foster care

Kids are languishing too long in city foster care and getting shuttled between multiple homes, according to a new report by Public Advocate Letitia James.

Gov. Christie thinks media owes him an apology over Bridgegate

“Three different investigations have verified exactly what I said the day after this incident happened, that I had no knowledge of it and absolutely nothing to do with it,” Christie said.

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls Hillary Clinton the 'establishment' candidate

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Hillary Clinton is snapping up all the early presidential endorsements because she’s the “candidate of the Democratic establishment.”

Kendall Jenner is unstoppable on the runway in Versace

Alabama man wanted for triple murder of wife, kids found dead of apparent suicide: officials

Stephen Hutcheson apparently killed himself in his car as federal and local investigators hunted him for the unthinkable slayings, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Rifle-wielding man suspected of killing one at swanky Texas hotel gunned down in shootout with officers: police

The man in his 30s allegedly shot someone at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown at 4:50 a.m., Assistant Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said at a press conference later that morning.

Large wave washes out fireworks at New Jersey shore town

Seaside Heights had to cancel its planned display on Saturday night after a wave rose over the setup and destroyed the fireworks, the borough said in a Facebook post.

2 dead, 3 missing after boat capsizes in Kentucky river

Two people were killed and three remained missing after a pontoon boat hit a barge and capsized in Kentucky, authorities said Sunday.

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Apprehended New York inmate David Sweat moved from hospital to new maximum security prison

David Sweat has been moved from a New York hospital to another maximum-security prison.

Pope Francis begins tour of Latin America in Ecuador

Pope Francis travels to the Ecuadorean port of Guayaquil on Monday for a Mass expected to draw more than a million people.

SEE IT Plane crashes into crowded California beach, hits boy

Beachgoers celebrating Independence Day scrambled for their lives on Saturday afternoon as the single-engine aircraft dropped from the sky, a cell phone video showed.

Man dies after falling off a balcony railing at a luxury condo on the Lower East Side

A 28-year-old man died after he slipped off of a balcony railing and fell two stories on the Lower East Side Sunday, police said.

Review Bentley adds a sportier edge to its Mulsanne Speed

Toyota Camry ranks at top of 2015 'American-Made Index'

Is the Toyota Camry really more American than the Ford F-150?

Four perfect cars for the Fourth of July

Electric sedans to muscle cars, and pick-up trucks to tire-smoking SUVs: We pick four ideal rides for celebrating Independence Day.

LOVETT Cuomo-de Blasio feud could spark primaries against them both

The war between the governor and the mayor has reignited talk about potential primaries against both Democrats.

EXCLUSIVE Black business leader wants Bill de Blasio to halt cap on new Uber cars

Ron Busby in a letter to the mayor said the proposed one-year restriction on new black and livery cars will put up a roadblock to job opportunities for New Yorkers of color in the outerboroughs.

Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. praises NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton for drop in crime

Cyrus Vance Jr. expressed cautious optimism about the recent dip in crime, saying he was hopeful the numbers were a reflection of the NYPD commissioner’s plan to reduce crime.

Summer shootings and murders are down, NYPD credits seasonal initiative aimed to fight crime

There were 25 shooting incidents in the city over the past week, compared with 35 during the same period of June 28 to July 5, 2014, NYPD records show.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Man, 27, clings to life after being shot in head while driving on Bronx street: police

A 27-year-old man was fighting for his life after he was shot in the head as he drove down the street in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.

NYPD searching for 44-year-old man who they allege intentionally drove ATV into on-duty officer in Bronx

George Fabian was speeding on a four-wheeled ATV Saturday when he rammed into the officer from behind near 672 Hunts Point Ave. near Randall Ave. in Hunts Point, police said.

Two Queens men, both in early 20s, found dead in their homes just hours apart

Cops are investigating the deaths of two Queens men who perished an hour apart from each other on Saturday.

Who wore it better? Prince George, dad have same taste

North Carolina girl, 17, killed by alleged drunk boater while wakeboarding during July 4

The North Carolina Wildlife Commission arrested Keith Owen Cerven who was allegedly boating while intoxicated when his vessel crashed into the young unidentified girl at Lake Norman.

Two Occupy Wall Street protesters pepper sprayed by high-ranking cop settle lawsuits for $60,000 each

Two Occupy Wall Street protesters pepper sprayed by a high-ranking cop have settled their lawsuits for $60,000 each, the News learned.

MAYBE SHE LIKES AIRPLANE FOOD? Woman who tries to sneak on planes arrested twice more in two-day period

A woman who has repeatedly tried to sneak aboard airplanes has been arrested in Chicago twice in as many days.

Coast Guard suspends search for Washington boater missing after boozy Fourth of July crash

Search crews are scanning the water in Washington for a missing boater following a boozy crash late Saturday night, authorities said.

HOT MAMA! Heidi Klum still smokin' in her intimates

Independence Day reveler tosses firecracker into NYPD patrol car in Brooklyn, setting cruiser on fire

Police say one Fourth of July firework fan took the Independence Day celebration too far after a suspect tossed firecrackers into an NYPD patrol car, setting the car on fire in Brooklyn.

Portuguese actor says he was hauled off flight after passengers mistook his Buddhist chanting for terror threat

A Portuguese actor was hauled off a flight after fellow passengers mistook his meditative Buddhist chanting for a terror threat, he claims.

Vandals spray racist messages on truck of white family with black houseguest in Texas: reports

Josh Joseph, an African-American from Louisiana, had been visiting Darren and Hayli Franke while interviewing for a job near their home in Spring, Texas.

New Jersey boy reels in giant 600-pound sturgeon while fishing in Canada — WATCH THE AMAZING VIDEO

A 9-year-old New Jersey boy is celebrating after reeling in a gigantic 600-pound great white sturgeon.

Oh la la! Evolution of bikinis on National Bikini Day

Odell Beckham: I knew I would play in NFL when I was 4

Sports

Four Royals to start All-Star Game, Donaldson is vote leader

It was a bumpy road, but on Sunday, the MLB officially announced the starting position players for this year's All-Star Game.

Mets offense explodes while Matz shuts down Dodgers, 8-0

The follow-up was not hard at all for Steven Matz. After perhaps overthrowing in his spectacular major league debut last week and causing stiffness in his left armpit, the Mets rookie left-hander threw six scoreless innings Sunday as the Mets shut out the Dodgers, 8-0, at Dodger Stadium.

Madden: It's a Bronx bummer for Yankees on Sunday

It is an age-old manager’s lament that, during the course of the long season, there are some games you’re simply not supposed to win.

Nets could trade Joe Johnson to Cavaliers: report

Joe Johnson once accused LeBron James of flopping in a close playoff game between the Nets and Heat.

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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.