MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

Friday, August 21, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

Anna Duggar will ‘absorb some of the blame’ for cheating husband Josh who dropped $1G on Ashley Madison account, won’t seek divorce: report

Anna Duggar, the Christian reality TV star whose hubby has been caught in a sex scandal, won't be seeking a divorce, one report claims.

Queens man, 62, busted for masturbating on D train

Confessor Pagan, 62, of Queens, was seen masturbating on the D train at the Bay Parkway station about 4 p.m. on Aug. 15, police said.

'DAD, MOM AND SISSY ARE DEAD': Brave boy survives horrific upstate N.Y. car crash, calls dad for help

Kadyn Depasquale kept his cool last weekend and called for help after a tragic car crash killed his mother and, later, his big sister.

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The Best of the South Pacific: Where to Go, What to See

As one of the most popular honeymoon regions in the world, Fiji is blessed with an amazing amount of white sandy beaches, as well as crystal-clear turquoise water, and a welcoming culture.

Gene Simmons’ L.A. home searched by Crimes Against Children Force

'EPIC FAIL': Florida punk wanted for burglary busted by cops after taunting them on Facebook

The Polk County Sheriff's Office posted Logan "Finallyfree" Hale’s mugshot on Facebook last week as part of its #FridayFelons campaign to catch fugitives.

Dozens of NYC Education Department employees revealed in Ashley Madison hack, officials say

City officials have given the email addresses of 27 Education Department employees revealed in the Ashley Madison hacking to the Conflicts of Interest Board, a spokeswoman for Mayor de Blasio said.

SHE'S GOTTA LOTTA BAGGAGE: Cops hunt woman who sparked subway brawl

A brawl broke out in Queens over a seat on the F train after one woman refused to move her bag so another could sit down, cops said.

Naughty nanny steps out amid Ben Affleck scandal

Florida deputy shot serving warrant in prostitution case: cops

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said at a press conference early Friday morning that a group of deputies went to a home in Port St. John to serve the warrant and take a woman into custody.

THEY HAD SEX ON HIS GRAVE: Four Florida students hack teen with machete, bury him alive, then celebrate near murder scene by getting intimate: police

Desiray Strickland (from top left, clockwise), Christian Colon, Jonathan Lucas and Kaheem Arbelo allegedly killed 17-year-old Jose Amaya Guardado (left).

Retired cop claims repeated NYPD police raids put her Queens club out of business

Sonya Glover’s Onyxx Lounge in Corona was allegedly for repeated 2012 raids by cops from the 110th Precinct, according to the lawsuit filed Thursday in Brooklyn Federal Court.

'THEIR CHILDHOOD WAS STOLEN': Ex-students sue Georgia karate instructor over alleged sexual abuse during sleepovers with alcohol, porn

Marci Hamilton, one of the nation’s leading experts on child abuse cases, announced the lawsuit with six of the seven plaintiffs present at a press conference in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mean Mom! Reality star hothead arrested — AGAIN

NYC education officials reverse school therapist’s punishment for effort to help needy student

Education officials have reversed the punishment of a school therapist who was suspended over a fund-raiser she created to help a student.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 lose their 2015 gains in stock market's worst day of the year

The stock market had its worst day of the year Thursday, with the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 erasing their gains for 2015.

De Blasio's education policies are showing more than 75% of students failed both reading, math exams at schools with extra funds: reform group

In a report issued Thursday, the group studied exam results for city kids in grades three through eight and found dozens of schools targeted for improvement still failed to meet city averages.

Jared Fogle a ‘monster’ who shared intimate details of his sexual desire for children: former Florida journalist

“I’m relieved most of all,” former television journalist Rochelle Herman told WWSB-TV. “Did he want to get caught? I don’t know.”

'Hills' star Stephanie Pratt: I smoked crystal meth as teen

New York City has no way to cancel its contracts with Donald Trump

The city has finished a review of its contracts with Donald Trump — spawned after outrage over his Mexican “rapists” comments — and concluded there is no way to terminate them.

DEATHTRAP IN WASHINGTON: Smoke-eaters killed battling wildfire identified as blazes continue to rage in West

The Forest Service identified the fallen firefighters as Tom Zbyszewski, 20; Andrew Zajac, 26; and Richard Wheeler, 31.

UNDER LOCK AND KEY: Baby was locked in hotel safe by sibling; family is from NJ

The New Jersey family whose baby was accidentally locked in a Niagara Falls hotel safe has been tracked down by police.

‘Cool dad’ gets prison for letting unlicensed teen drive SUV in crash that killed 3

A New York dad who let his unlicensed daughter drive his car that crashed, killing three, was sentenced Thursday.

Emily Ratajkowski says 'monkey see, monkey do' with Ben

Teen accuser in prep school rape case finishes testimony, says she was left traumatized after assault

The now 16-year-old burst into tears, saying she helped Owen Labrie remove her clothes but only because she didn't want to be offensive.

Willets Point development project not worth the fight, de Blasio says while pointing out it was a Bloomberg administration plan

He said the city dropped out of a legal battle that is blocking the massive commercial and residential development across from Citifield because the proposal didn't focus on affordable housing.

Australian woman learns via radio show husband had Ashley Madison account

The fallout from the leaked Ashley Madison database is only growing worse as spouses learn their partners may have used the dating website.

SEE IT PEEP-LES COURT! Florida porn star flashes judge during bond hearing

Susan Surrette, 54, who goes by the name Kayla Kupcakes, created brief calamity when she put her double-D cups on full display.

2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe revealed

Autobahn Aces: 9 most powerful German cars and SUVs in the U.S.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and even Volkswagen all duke it out for top honors in this battle of German horsepower.

Ford Family Feud: 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost vs. Focus ST

You may not think of them as competitors, but similar power, economy, and price pit these fast Fords against each other.

De Blasio proclaims he is ready for 2017 challengers: 'Anyone who wants to run against me, God bless 'em'

An undaunted de Blasio said he’s not surprised — or threatened — that names are being floated as possible challengers.

LIRR urging 'Cannonball' passengers to stop clogging the train with bulky luggage

The LIRR, which runs the “Cannonball” express to Montauk on Friday evenings, is asking travelers to leave their big, bulky luggage at home to maximize room for riders on the popular weekend run.

PRO Guest column: Times Square plazas create traffic problems for drivers

There’s no question that it’s harder to travel around Times Square and surrounding areas in a car since the pedestrian plazas were installed.

CON Guest column: Times Square plazas add open space, ease overcrowded sidewalks

It is a good thing that Mayor de Blasio is thinking about ways to best curb aggressive panhandling in Times Square. It’s not an easy question — as we have seen in recent years.

Charleston, S.C. church massacre spurs clergy to talk security in Queens

State Sen. James Sanders said the June massacre at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church has forced houses of worship everywhere to rethink security measures.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

State education commissioner slams teachers that encourage kids to sit out of tests

The state education commissioner had tough words for teachers who encourage kids to sit out state tests at her first public address in New York City since taking office in July.

Family tradition turns Connecticut boy into Yankee fan

The kid from Sandy Hook, Conn., attended his first big-league game in the Bronx at age 10 — the same as his dad and his granduncle.

Occupy Wall Street protester pepper sprayed by NYPD cops as she tried to use Starbucks bathroom can sue: appeals court

Imani Brown said she asked police the morning of Nov. 15, 2011, where she could find a bathroom after an NYPD raid on an Occupy Wall Street camp in Zuccotti Park.

Judge denies Civilian Complaint Review Board's lawsuit for release of grand jury records in Eric Garner case

A judge has denied a Civilian Complaint Review Board lawsuit for the grand jury minutes, which they intended to use for an investigation into the Staten Island resident’s police chokehold death.

Sports

A-Rod homers, but Indians hold on to edge Yankees 3-2

The Yankees have reverted to being a team hitting home runs in droves this season.

Vacchiano: Eli's Giant contract demands aren't out of line

There is a carefully crafted image to protect and a fine line to walk when talking about Eli Manning’s next contract.

Jets QB Fitzpatrick: Offense shouldn't just 'be average'

With the star-studded lineup the Jets are rolling out on defense, many believe Gang Green needs to be just OK on offense to succeed.

Mets have yet to make a decision on Matt Harvey's next start

The Mets are still discussing the possibility of skipping Matt Harvey’s start Sunday.

Britney's mermaid tale and Hailey's NYC street style

Carriage horse drivers hesitate to declare victory over animal rights advocates on proposed ban

Round one of the carriage horse wars goes to the Teamsters union — but drivers are skittish about declaring a runaway victory over animal rights activists.

First man convicted of federal bank bailout scam is sentenced to prison

Former Park Avenue Bank president Charles Antonucci admitted he lied to score over $11 million from the Troubled Asset Relief Program — commonly known as TARP — in 2008 and 2009.

Legionnaires’ outbreak in the South Bronx is over, says health commissioner

The South Bronx outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that killed a dozen New Yorkers and sickened another 127 is officially history.

Inmates try escaping Washington jail with bed sheet rope out window

An escape attempt in Spokane, Wash., would have required an inmate to scale eight floors to freedom with the help of a bed sheet rope.

Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello send out wedding invites

Male Army Rangers credit female grads with helping them pass

Skepticism over their female colleagues' abilities was literally lifted away, male graduates said while praising their fellow graduates.

Brutish Boston brothers urinate on, beat homeless man, 'inspired' by Donald Trump: cops

Two Boston brothers beat and urinated on a Hispanic homeless man for looking like an "illegal immigrant," authorities said.

Man who served time for threatening to kill Presidents stopped for walking near White House

Archie Monroe Glass, Jr. was prohibited from leaving the Sooner State after threatening Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama.

Four dogs found with chemical burns in L.A.; cops search for culprits

Police are intensifying the search for the miscreants who have been burning dogs in northern Los Angeles County, Calif.

Celebs who swear they never hit gym nor diet

Bronx judge orders ex-con charged with homeless shelter boss’ murder to give DNA sample that may connect him to her rape

West Spruill, accused of murdering 36-year-old Ana Charle in April, must submit a cheek swab to authorities while prosecutors pursue new charges in front of a grand jury, Justice Margaret Clancy ruled.

Model's $25 million estate languishes while relatives battle lover-adoption hurdle in Manhattan court

After Gigi Carrier Cowell died in 2009, her brother argued that he was entitled to her estate, which included a lavish 14-room duplex on Sutton Place, large money market accounts and several luxury sports cars.

Dean Skelos' daughter-in-law arrested after spat with nephew, allegedly breaking his glasses

Ann Marie Skelos was arrested outside of her Rockville Centre home on Wednesday night, court papers show.

New Jersey man says Indian TV station fired him because he is American

Raymond Donahue, 58, charges that the chairman of Asia TV, mogul Subhash Chandra and CEO Suresh Bala Iyer oversaw a work environment "riddled with discrimination."

Hilaria 'sits' it straight on Alec's nanny shout out

'HE'S NO RACHEL': Wife of Black Lives Matter leader Shaun King defends spouse amid race accusations

A Black Lives Matter leader accused of lying about being biracial is no Rachel Dolezal, his wife said Friday.

Former Miss Pennsylvania beauty queen apologizes for faking cancer and promises to pay all the money raised back

Twenty-three-year-old Brandi Weaver-Gates, of Pleasant Gap, waived her preliminary hearing in Centre County on charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property.