Thursday, July 9, 2015

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HER DOWNWARD SPIRAL: Amanda Peterson’s fame and looks faded as the 'Can't Buy Me Love' actress descended into drugs, fights, jail time

The search into the death of beloved 80's film star Amanda Peterson has revealed a troubled past.

'IT IS A NEW DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA': S.C. House approves bill removing Confederate flag

COLUMBIA, SC - JUNE 27: Demonstrators protest at the South Carolina State House calling for the Confederate flag to remain on the State House grounds June 27, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Earlier in the week South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley expressed support for removing the Confederate flag from the State House grounds in the wake of the nine murders at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) The Confederate flag has been voted down. The South Carolina House approved taking down the flag from Capitol grounds early Thursday.

Long Island Railroad train fatally strikes 2 in Queens

Police investigate after two people were fatally struck by a Long Island Railroad train early Thursday, July 9, 2015, in Queens. The pai was hit by a Penn Station-bound train coming from Ronkonkoma at the Hollis Station near Woodhull Ave. and 193rd St. around 2:45 a.m., officials said. Two people were fatally struck by a Long Island Railroad train early Thursday in Queens, an MTA spokeswoman said.

Two Israelis being held in Gaza Strip on anniversary of Israel-Gaza war: authorities

For latest restrictions check www.corbisimages.com Israeli authorities say two Israeli citizens are being held in the Gaza Strip, at least one of them by the Hamas militant group.

Caitlyn works the camera ahead of 'I Am Cait' documentary

Family ‘dumbfounded’ with grief after brothers die days apart in Missouri murder and South Carolina plane crash

Debris from a F-16 fighter jet and plane collision scatter the ground near Moncks Corner, S.C., Tuesday, July 7, 2015. People aboard the smaller Cessna were killed, and the plane was completely destroyed, National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Peter Knudson said. A collision between a small plane and an F-16 fighter jet that killed a father and son was the second fatal tragedy to strike their family in just four days, a relative told The Associated Press.

Gunman was lying in wait at deli before fatally shooting man in Bronx, surveillance video shows

Victim Steven Maldonado, also known as Minor Torres. Credit - Facebook The killer who shot Steven Maldonado (pictured) to death in broad daylight in the Bronx Wednesday was lying in wait and fired at him after popping out of a discount store, video shows.

BAD VIBES: Florida man accuses wife of 'cheating' on him with sex toy

Triston Horne, 36, was charged with domestic battery after allegedly grabbing his ex-wife’s hand and later breaking her sex toy in half. Triston Horne, 36, apparently couldn't stomach being replaced by a machine during a visit to his ex-wife's home in Bradenton, on July 1, and took his anger out on the object.

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EXTRA PADDING: Arizona woman busted at Mexican border with $39K worth of heroin in her bra

Customs and Border Protection officers at the Mariposa pedestrian crossing arrested Elaine Espinoza of Tucson Arizona on Tuesday July 8, 2015 after finding nearly three pounds of heroin, worth more than $39,000, hidden within her clothing. An Arizona woman was busted at the Mexican border when she tried to enter the U.S. with three pounds of heroin tucked in her black bra.

Mom of baby killed in stroller during Brooklyn gang-related shooting sobs while on the stand

A Photo of 1-year-old Antiq Hennis who was shot and killed on September 1st, 2013 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY. (Christie M Farriella for New York Daily News) Cherisse Miller was the prosecutor’s first witness to testify in the trial of Daquan Wright and Daquan Breland for the murder of Antiq Hennis on September 1, 2013.

TWISTED DAD: Connecticut man charged with murder after allegedly tossing baby into river

Tony Moreno is charged with murder and capital felony after he threw his 7-month-old son to his death in the Connecticut River. Aaden Moreno died while Tony, 22, survived. Tony Moreno, 21, the unhinged man who allegedly threatened to make his son Aaden "disappear any time of the day" during a bitter custody battle, apparently made good on the threat.

Construction company owes workers close to $80,000 in unpaid wages, attorney general says

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks at a press conference announcing new guidelines and testing standards that GNC will adhere to for their herbal supplements and extracts on March 30, 2015 in New York City. After testing hermal supplements and extracts from various retailers last year and finding false ingredients in their products, the attorney general's office subpoenaed GNC and other providers to further investigate their products. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Developers Sulajman Koci and Witold Matejkowski, owners of Stonehenge Restoration, failed to pay 21 laborers between January 2014 and March 2015, state Eric Schneiderman said.

Ben 'admitted' to cheating on Garner ahead of split

GRAPHIC CONTENT New Jersey teens run down geese in gruesome video, face animal cruelty charges

Two 17 year olds from New Jersey have been charged with intentionally killing several geese after footage uploaded to Snapchat surfaced. Two New Jersey teens face animal cruelty charges after they intentionally turned a flock of Canada geese into road kill when one of the boys ran down the birds while the other filmed it.

City officials say woman suing over psych ward stint tried to run into traffic

Kamilah Brock inside the law offices of Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, Financial Square at 32 Old Slip in New York City on March 19, 2015. Brock has sued the city and Harlem Hospital for damages to be determined at trial after being held for eight days at the hospital and recieving a $16,000 bill. (Andrew Schwartz for New York Daily News) That’s the argument from the city regarding Kam Brock, who spent eight days in the Harlem Hospital psych ward for what cops and doctors called delusional behavior.

'I THINK WE HAVE WAITED LONG ENOUGH': Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew shoots down objections to put woman on $10 bill

WASHINGTON - MARCH 2: An uncut sheet of the redesigned $10 bill is seen after a news conference to commemorate the first day of circulation of the new notes at the National Archives March 2, 2006 in Washington, DC. The new $10 note is the latest issue in the new series of U.S. currency, with features including color-shifting ink, watermark and security thread which are easy to check by naked eye. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has nixed protests to his plan to replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill with a woman.

S.C. Sen. Lindsey Graham fails to meet with Charleston community members on gun control

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. speaks at the Atlantic Council’s series “America’s Role in the World” at the Atlantic Council's offices in Washington, Wednesday, July 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) He may be their senator and a presidential candidate, but Graham refused Wednesday to meet with Charleston community members.

Bella Hadid poses with mom before surgery

New York Stock Exchange resumes trading after temporary halt from 'an internal technical issue'

The New York Stock Exchange has resumed trading after a computer snafu halted sales on the floor for nearly four hours Wednesday, officials said.

Federal agent’s gun stolen from car before San Francisco pier killing

Murder suspect Francisco Sanchez (r) enters court on Tuesday for an arraignment with San Francisco public defender Jeff Adachi (l) in San Francisco, Calif. The accused killer in a San Francisco woman’s murder used a gun stolen from a federal agent’s car, according to reports.

MI$$ION ACCOMPLI$HED: George W. Bush was paid $100G for speaking at charity event for wounded veterans

Former commander-in-chief George W. Bush charged $100,000 in 2012 to speak at a charity fundraiser, a report says.

Texas-bound British Airways flight diverts to Boston after passenger attacks wife mid-air: officials

A British Airways Boeing 747 flies into Heathrow Airport in west London May 12, 2011. British Airways cabin crew will meet on Thursday to consider an offer to end an 18-month dispute which has cost the airline more than 150 million pounds ($247 million). REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT TRAVEL) - RTR2MAOT A London-to-Houston flight made an emergency landing in Boston Wednesday because a passenger attacked his wife, officials said.

Kristin Cavallari changes up her look with 'secret' bangs

'I'LL WIN THE LATINO VOTE': Tone-Deaf Donald Trump continues making ridiculous statements

Donald Trump tells NBC News that Latinos ‘love me.’ Even as he slimed Mexican immigrants as "rapists" and drug pushers, Oval Office hopeful Donald Trump says he's still confident he'll carry the Latino vote - because Hispanics "love him."

Baltimore mayor fires Police Commissioner Anthony Batts as police union blames department, city leadership for riot response

Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Anthony Batts speaks about the investigation into Freddie Gray's death at a news conference, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week after he was arrested and transported in a police van. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake failed to give a reason for the firing announced Wednesday. It follows a spike in the city's homicide rate.

Andrew Cuomo defends his record, shoots down Bill de Blasio’s ‘vendetta’ claim

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to members of the media during a news conference, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Malone, N.Y. Richard Matt, one of two convicted murderers who staged an escape from an upstate maximum-security prison three weeks ago was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent in a wooded area about 30 miles from the prison on Friday, while David Sweat remains on the run. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Cuomo defended his record Wednesday night and scoffed at Mayor de Blasio’s claim that he carries out vendettas against political rivals.

Former Army major, wife convicted of abusing 3 N.J. foster kids with beatings, hot sauce and starvation

John Jackson, left, and his wife Carolyn Jackson, of Mount Holly, N.J., walk out of Martin Luther King, Jr. Courthouse, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The U.S. Army major and his wife pleaded not guilty to abusing their foster children. Each remains free on $250,000 bail, charged with endangerment, assault and conspiracy. The couple are accused of abusing their three foster children with disciplinary measures that included assault, withholding food and water, and forcing the children to eat hot sauce. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Disgraced parents Carolyn Jackson, 37, and John E. Jackson, 40, face up to 10 years behind bars on each of the 22 charges between them.
Autos

The price for sports car perfection: 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS reviewed


Dodge releases new Hellcat ad 'Predators'

Demand for the 707-horsepower Challenger and Charger models are higher than ever, so Dodge created a new ad campaign on the eve of Independence Day. There's even a little Viper thrown in as well... The tire-smoking, rock-and-roll-blasting Challenger and Charger Hellcat are back in a new commercial alongside the Viper.

2017 Audi A4: A technical marvel for the luxury masses

The 2017 Audi A4 doesn't looking revolutionary from the outside. But this German luxury sedan raises the bar once you look inside. The BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have a misleadingly familiar-looking foe in the brand new 2017 Audi A4 luxury sedan.
New York

John Dewey High School principal to lose job after cheating scandal investigation

Real Estate of John Dewey High School located on Stillwell Ave at Bay 50th Street, Brooklyn. (Bryan Pace/for New York Daily News) John Dewey High School principal Kathleen Elvin awarded bogus credits to students and botched Regents exams during the 2013-14 school year, city investigators said.

Low-level crime suspects won’t have to post bail under Bill de Blasio plan

Mayor Bill de Blasio, takes questions after announcing free vision screening to all 130 Community Schools Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at PS 50 in Manhattan, New York. Warby Parker is partnering with the city to provide free glasses to every student who needs them. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) Thousands of detainees accused of low-level or non-violent offenses will soon be freed without having to post bail under a plan to reduce the number of inmates in the city’s beleaguered jail system.

Public Advocate Letitia James files class-action lawsuit condemning 'broken' child welfare system

Public Advocate Letitia James 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) The papers filed in Manhattan Federal Court name 10 foster children who she said were caught in “one of the most dangerous foster care systems in the country.”

Police use social media to arrest 13 members of vicious gang in Queens

Richard A Brown, District Attorney for Queens County, during a Press Conference held in at his office in the Queens Criminal Courthouse Thursday, June 11th 2015 in Kew Gardens, Queens. The district Attorney announced a 12 count indictment charging Demetrius Blackwell with the murder of New York City Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Officer Erik Jansen last month. Investigators in Queens used social media and wiretaps to net 13 gang members in a large scale sweep meant to reduce violence in the Rockaways, authorities announced Wednesday.
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City corrections officer with gang ties busted for selling heroin in Queens, cops say

Stock photo illustration of heroin. Covel Duncan, 30, who worked at Rikers Island, was arrested with along with Shavona Trappier. Agents seized 500 glassines of heroin and $7,000 in cash in their home, officials said.

Tourism helicopters led to small number of complaints, yet city is mulling ban

A helicopter approaches the LZ on July 7, 2015 at Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York. A new City Council bill would close this and other city heliports. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) Just 161 of the 1,253 complaints to the 311 line about helicopters that were passed on to the city’s Economic Development Corp. involved the type of chopper the City Council might ban.

Dilapidated South Bronx pier to be restored under New York Restoration Project plan

This is a rendering of the redesigned South Bronx pier. The overhaul - which is slated to begin in 2017, promises to reshape the space between 132nd and 134th Sts., with developers saying it will serve 100,000 Mott Haven and Port Morris residents.

BELISSIMA! Emily R. shows off bikini body in Italy

Emiyl Ratajkowski posted a bikini shot to Instagram

Millions share story of unidentified ‘Baby Doe’ found dead in Boston Harbor on social media

A computer-generated composite image of a little girl whose body was found in a trash bag on Deer Island has been shared by millions of people on social media. Millions have shared a computer generated image of a young girl found dead in the Boston Harbor.

1 woman dead, 4 injured after car crashes into popular California doughnut shop

A 30-year-old woman was killed after a car crashed into the Donut King II shop in Gardena, California. A woman was killed and four others were injured when a car smashed into a popular Southern California doughnut shop late Tuesday, police said.

New Zealand editor resigns after saying family died from ‘natural selection’ in tweet

Pebbles Hooper appears on FOUR live. Pebbles Hooper, 25, quit her job as co-editor of New Zealand Herald Weekend's gossip column Spy after she fired off a heartless missive Saturday, mocking the tragic loss of the family.

Father and son killed aboard plane that collided with F-16 fighter jet in rural South Carolina

Debris from one of the aircrafts fell against a recreational vehicle in Moncks Corner, S.C., on Tuesday. A man and his adult son were on board a small plane that was destroyed when it collided with an F-16 fighter jet over a rural, sparsely populated area in South Carolina, a coroner said Wednesday.

Cassidy Gifford is spitting image of mom Kathie Lee

Teen slashed ex-congressional intern up to 40 times during July 4 murder aboard DC Metro train: cops

Jasper Spires (left), 18, may have been high on synthetic drugs when he allegedly attacked 24-year-old Kevin Sutherland on the Red Line train.

Widow of murdered Utah sheriff’s deputy forgives accomplice

POOL PHOTO; MAY 7, 2015, FILE PHOTO Meagan Grunwald, 18, faced judgment day on Wednesday for acting as the getaway driver during her boyfriend’s deadly rampage.

Star chef Jose Andres cancels restaurant plans in Trump's D.C. hotel over statements ‘disparaging immigrants’

MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Chef Jose Andres on stage at the Tribute Dinner honoring Juan Mari Arzak and Ted Baseler hosted by Jose Andres and Master of Ceremonies Harold McGee presented by Bank of America - Part of The New York Times Dinner Series during the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on February 21, 2015 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sergi Alexander/Getty Images For SOBEWFF) The Spanish immigrant chef said Trump's statements on immigrants 'make it impossible for my company and I to move forward' with their plans.

Technical issues at NYSE, Wall Street Journal, United Airlines spark conspiracy theories

The New York Stock Exchange temporarily halted trade Wednesday. As a chaotic day saw New York Stock Exchange trading halted, the Internet was abuzz with conspiracy theories and pointed fingers.

Who Elsa looks this great but a Victoria's Secret Angel?

Elsa Hosk, Victoria's Secret's new angel, shared a lingerie picture on Instagram.

Kourtney shows Disick what he's missing in crop top

Kourtney Kardashian in a crop top and mesh skirt

Hemsworth hunks out on the set of 'The Huntsman'

Chris Hemsworth looking like a medieval action hero on the set of The Huntsman.

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Sports

Mark Teixeira's pair of home runs lead Yankees over A's, 5-4

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It didn't take long for Mark Teixeira to wash away the sour taste of Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

All-Star deGrom throws 8 scoreless as Mets top Giants 4-1

Jacob deGrom fans 10 as the Mets defeat the Giants on Wednesday afternoon. Jacob deGrom threw eight scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Giants 4-1 at AT&T Park.

Bondy: Serena should beat Sharapova for 17th straight time

Strictly for editorial use only. Contact your local office for all commercial (including advertorial) and promotional uses. Use in books requires separate approval. NO LICENSING FOR CONSUMER PRINTS. It’s not just that Serena Williams has defeated Maria Sharapova 16 straight times. She’s dominated her. She’s crushed her.

NBA increases salary cap 11 percent to $70 million

the NBA announced Wednesday that its salary cap increased 11 percent to $70 million for next season.
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Best ChildrenÕs Hospitals . New York Manhattan New York-Presbyterian Hospital /Cornell Weill 165th Street . Broadway .Friday June 6 2014 ( Marcus Santos New York daily News ) Eight New York hospitals that specialize in treating children faced with daunting medical challenges are among the top 50 in the country.

Baby goes home after 6-month fight thanks to Montefiore

Elisheva Garcia thought she was headed to a routine pregnancy checkup — but she was actually in the throes of labor.

Queens 1-year-old born without thumb gets new digit

Brandon with his dad, Anderson Torres. A Queens toddler born without a right thumb will soon be able to grab, pinch and give a thumbs up — with both hands.

Mt. Sinai surgeons remove ulcerative colitis patient's colon

Savannah Tomasulo (7) in her Middletown, NY home on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She suffered from Ulcerative Colitis and was treated by doctors at Mt. Sinai. (Chet Gordon for The New York Daily News) Surgery wasn’t the Christmas present Rebecca and Jason Tomasulo had in mind for their daughter, but it was the only gift she wanted.
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