MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

PAWING PERV: Manhattan veterinarian charged with fondling 3 women – using their dogs as cover for the creepy behavior

A Humane Society veterinarian was busted for allegedly pawing at a trio of female dog owners.

LUPICA DECISION TIME: Pitcher Matt Harvey will be known as the Mets Ace who quit if he stops pitching due to innings limit

Matt Harvey needs to know that if he eventually stops pitching, then he will be remembered as the star Mets pitcher who quit on his stool.

EXCLUSIVE Suspect held in baby killing bashes skull of Rikers Island guard

A Bronx man held Rikers Island, accused of killing a baby, clocked a correction officer so hard he needed over 20 staples.

Atlanta brothers tried to kill parents; father distracted them while mom dialed 911: police

The siblings beat their parents and tried to set their house on fire, cops said.

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Conn. cops cleared in death of troubled man in custody as video of wild struggle is released – SEE IT

A black man screamed “I can’t breathe” and died minutes later in police custody after a struggle with officers in New London, Conn.

Masked man rapes woman at knifepoint in Queens: cops

A masked man raped a 35-year-old woman early Wednesday in a Queens alley after pressing a knife to her throat, police said.

Woman fatally struck by hit-and-run a half block from home

A 59-year-old Brooklyn woman carrying groceries and walking with a walker was early Sunday, police said.

Teyonah Parris, from 'Mad Men' to 'Survivor's Remorse'

EXCLUSIVE BACK TO SCHOOL: NYC schools boss talks new plan in 'relentless' push to help kids

City schools boss Carmen Fariña outlined a new plan to engage the families of 1.1 million public school kids.

Spilled beer can leads to fatal shooting at gas station

A customer who had beer spilled on him at a gas station fatally shot another man who was just buying a 12-pack with friends.

RACING TRAGEDY: Six killed – including 2 pregnant women – during car rally in Spain

Six people, including two pregnant women, were killed in Spain after an out-of-control car slammed into spectators during a rally race.

Malnourished toddler found being nursed by dog in Chile

A 2-year-old boy suffering from malnutrition was being nursed by a neighbor’s dog in Chile, police said.

Tatiana Maslany deserves 10 Emmys for 'Orphan Black'

Former New Jersey mayor to rot for 25 years for repeatedly raping relatives daughter, starting when she was 6

The disgraced former mayor of a N.J. town is sentenced to 25 years for repeatedly raping a relative's daughter, beginning when she was 6.

EMT found four days after vanishing from Chelsea stationhouse

Rema Rodriguez, who vanished after leaving her Chelsea station house on Tuesday, is back at home with her family, officials said Saturday.

WATCH: Jared Fogle mocks ‘To Catch a Predator’ pervs

Years before he admitted to having sex with underage prostitutes, Jared Fogle mocked the creeps who were busted on "To Catch a Predator."

Long Island mom busted for driving drunk with kids in car

A Long Island mom was arrested for driving drunk in an SUV with her two small children inside, officials said Saturday.

Bye 'Community,' hello sex scenes for Alison Brie

Mechanical issue stops credit payment at PATH stations

A mechanical problem shut down the credit and debit card pay options system wide at PATH stations.

Edward Snowden gets Norwegian freedom of expression honor

NSA leaker Edward Snowden received a prize Saturday from the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression.

Protesters demolish statue of late Syrian president

A one-peaceful Syrian province erupted in deadly anti-government rioting one day after the car-bomb assassination of a top religious leader.

Iran deal just start for bickering pols in Congress

Here’s how tough the fall session of Congress is going to be: The Iran nuclear deal is the easy part.

Tiger's ex-flame Rachel Uchitel to have brain surgery

NYPD cop once hailed as hero arrested for attacking girlfriend: officials

A hero cop once hailed for nabbing a teenage gunman was arrested for attacking his girlfriend, officials said.

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SICKO? NYPD hunting for suspect who sexually assaulted 22-year-old British tourist in Central Park

The fiend, wearing a red tank top and grey shorts and sporting a baseball cap, met his victim at the iconic greenspace near the Central Park Carousel at E. 65th St. shortly before he molested her after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, cops said.

Black Georgia couple sues former neighbor, city of Gainesville over racist slurs

A black Georgia couple is suing their former neighbor and a north Georgia city they say failed to stop him from harassing them.

Cheerleader on way to football game killed in crash; driver of other vehicle also dead

A small community in Ill. was in mourning Saturday after a high school cheerleader on her way to football game was killed in car crash.

Autos

2016 BMW X1 – First Drive and Review

BMW’s popular X1 SUV becomes the Bavarian luxury brand’s first front-wheel-drive model to be sold in the U.S.

BLUE BRUTE: Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept makes virtual debut

Bugatti has dropped the sheet on their PlayStation-ready Vision Gran Turismo concept, and it's big, blue, and bonkers to look at.

Mercedes-Benz drops the top on the sleek S-Class for new Cabrio

The S-Class Cabriolet is back for the first time since 1971, and with sleek styling and endless tech, it's more desirable than ever.

PHOTOS: 8 best back-to-school cars and SUVs

These 8 cars and SUVs are the perfect rides for the new school year, whether you're a parent or student.

New York

Man who robbed 5 women in 9 days arrested: cops

Justin Farrow, 29, of Bedford-Stuyvesant, was charged with five counts of robbery and possession of a weapon.

Man shot dead near Brooklyn park

The 41-year-old was fatally shot Saturday night just steps away from a block party in Brooklyn.

NY Lane closures lifted for Labor Day weekend

Road crews around New York State are keeping lanes open this Labor Day weekend to help ease holiday traffic congestion.

NY officials warn of potential wildfires Labor Day weekend

With dry conditions forecast for the Labor Day weekend, New York State officials are warning about the potential for wildfires.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Terrorists could come with refugees to U.S.: Rep. Peter King

Rep. Peter King warned against the wholesale admission of Syrian migrants into the United States.

N.J. drunken driver strikes World Trade Center barrier: cops

A security barrier outside One World Trade Center stopped a boozed up New Jersey motorist in his tracks, officials said Saturday.

Man shot twice, dies after driving to hospital: cops

A 31-year-old man in Brooklyn succumbed to his wounds after making it to the hospital.

Sports

Bondy: Rafa Nadal no longer able to produce Grand Slam magic

Cassie Gourlay had this one day to visit the U.S. Open before heading from her Port Jefferson Station home to East Stroudsburg University.

Myers: What's next for Goodell and Brady post-Deflategate?

Where do all your favorite DeflateGate characters that you’ve come to know and love go from here?

Bartolo Colon shuts out Marlins as Mets win 7-0

After Matt Harvey left the question of his innings limit and availability hanging over the Mets' playoff hopes, Colon went out and won.

Martino: Yanks losing race to find ace

You can’t blame the Yankees or their fans if Nathan Eovaldi’s high-90s fastball tempts them into dreaming of him as an ace.

Gisele gushes over 'biggest love' Tom, daughter Vivian

Texas cop who killed college football player was rejected from force twice, also worked as hair stylist and Chick-fil-A bagger

The Texas cop who shot and killed a college football player was rejected from the force twice before he was hired on his third try.

Texas cop who killed college football player was rejected from force twice, also worked as hair stylist and Chick-fil-A bagger

The Texas cop who shot and killed a college football player was rejected from the force twice before he was hired on his third try.

Where’s El Chapo? World’s most wanted drug lord reportedly was in Tabasco, Mexico, this week

The latest alleged siting of the world's most wanted drug lord has him in Tabasco, Mexico, where witnesses said Joaquin (El Chapo) Guzman was involved in a car accident and transported to a local hospital.