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EXCLUSIVE: Accused gun-smuggling leader 'Wobbles,' once weighing 550 pounds, loses weight at Rikers

William Soler, the once 550-pound alleged honcho of a Bronx gunrunning ring, has shed at least 50 pounds at Rikers Island.

Boyfriend’s ex questioned in killing of Dallas dentist Kendra Hatcher: reports

A dental hygienist who used to date slain Dallas dentist Kendra Hatcher’s boyfriend may be tied to a scheme that ended in Hatcher’s death.

HEAR IT Atlanta mom, almost murdered by sons, pleads for police to save her in 911 call

Police said Cameron Ervin, 17, and his brother Christopher, 22, almost murdered Yvonne and Zachary Ervin at the family’s Snellville home on Saturday morning.

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Two men beat, slash, and rob customer at Lower East Side deli

The customer, a 31-year-old man, walked into the One Stop Deli on Madison St. when a man started an argument with him on Aug. 29 at 2:10 a.m., police said.

Man wanted for murder of Florida brothers busted thanks to his mom

Devin Chandler’s mother confirmed her son was in security camera images Palmetto police showed her after Khasem Yousef, 23, and Faares Yousef, 17, were gunned down on Monday.

'NO HATRED IN MY HEART TOWARDS YOU': Inmate offers to donate bone marrow to judge who sentenced him to life in jail

Judge Carl Fox is searching for a bone marrow match that may save his life. And Fox was touched when he received a letter from inmate Charles Alston offering to help him out in his hour of need.

EXCLUSIVE Brooke Shields' accused stalker says she's lying for attention

Pit bull attacks N.Y. teen after being rescued from shelter, gets euthanized — 'There was blood everywhere'

A pit bull mix rescued from a Manhattan kill shelter attacked a teen girl within seconds of stepping foot in its new home.

'THEY MADE ME FEEL AS IF I WAS A CRIMINAL': Icee street vendor sues NYC for seizing 10 food carts, throwing away product

Orfelinda Ariza filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Monday for confiscating the items, according to court documents.

Woman says Cleveland Browns coach 'tried to strangle me' on 911 call

The woman who accused Browns offensive line coach of assault said in a 911 call that Andy Moeller “tried to strangle me and beat me up.”

Obama administration appears to be bending on aid for refugees

As the refugee crisis in Europe continued Tuesday, the Obama administration began to tweak its rhetoric on the humanitarian disaster.

Ozzy's daughter not in tune with siblings Kelly and Jack

NOW THAT'S A CONCEALED WEAPON! Texas woman found carrying loaded handgun in vagina

Ashley Cecilia Castaneda, 31, was being escorted into a Waco jail Monday night when police say she confessed to being secretly armed.

APP-ALLING! Malicious Android porn application snaps pictures of users, extorts them

"Adult Player" has been taking photos of unsuspecting victims who download it — and then demanding ransom to unlock their phones.

WHAT THE TRUCK? Semi driver chokes on soft drink, crashes into 23 new cars at Pa. dealership

The driver of a milk tanker truck was choking on a soft drink when he crashed into 23 new cars on a dealership lot.

Biden rises in new poll as he mulls running for president

Joe Biden is rising in the polls against front-runner Hillary Clinton and liberal insurgent Bernie Sanders.

Hamm splits, didn't want to be Dad Draper

Colorado woman walks into police station looking for hug

An elderly woman walked into a Colorado police station hoping for a hug to show her appreciation for law enforcement.

Correction officer shoots, kills pit bull in Brooklyn

An off-duty city correction officer shot and killed a pit bull that attacked him on a Brooklyn street Tuesday, officials said.

DNA from 'unknown donor' found at scene of Illinois cop's shooting death

The latest updates into Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz's death come exactly one week after he was found shot to death during a foot chase.

Baltimore officials agree to $6.4M settlement with family of Freddie Gray, whose death led to days of rioting

The family of Freddie Gray has reportedly reached a $6.4 million settlement with city officials.

Farrah Abraham threatens to kill entire ‘Big Brother UK’ cast

Kansas jurors recommend death for white supremacist who killed 3 at Jewish sites

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., 74, gave a Nazi salute after he was convicted last week of capital murder in the 2014 shootings in Overland Park.

Texas couple reunited with baby switched at hospital

A Texas couple was reunited with their biological son four months after he was switched at a hospital in El Salvador.

'It gave us the world, and then it took it away': Pablo Escobar’s son advocates against drug trafficking

The son of Colombia's "King of Cocaine" has dedicated his life to reforming drug trafficking.

Colorado man may have staged deaths of two wives

A man accused of pushing his wife to her death off a cliff might have killed his first wife 20 years earlier, prosecutors allege.

Autos

STIRRING THE MIDSIZE POT: 2016 Chrysler 200 Review

The 2016 Chrysler 200 midsize sedan proves a sleek and sophisticated alternative to Accord, Camry, and Fusion.

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.

New York

Bronx councilman pushes for NYPD transgender treatment probe

Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) wrote to Inspector General Philip Eure to request the audit into whether officers are following rules set in the NYPD patrol guide in 2012.

Queens woman who helped boyfriend throw Molotov cocktail into home avoids jail

Alexandra Flaherty, 24, was originally charged with second-degree arson for helping Ezra Barashy, 26, toss an explosive into a Little Neck home in August 2014.

21 names added to wall honoring FDNY members who died from 9/11-related illnesses

A memorial wall commemorating FDNY members who died from 9/11-related illnesses grew by 21 names Tuesday as department officials recognized those who took the risks without hesitation.

Chris Christie dismisses NYC crime stats, blasts Mayor de Blasio’s ‘liberal policies’

Presidential candidate Chris Christie on Tuesday blasted Mayor de Blasio for "liberal" policies that have contributed to what he claimed was rising crime in New York.

United boss resigns as N.J. authorities probe whether airline provided special nonstop flights for former Port Authority chairman

United Airlines' top executive stepped down Tuesday amid ongoing federal and internal corruption investigations.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Handyman on trial for Brooklyn landlord's 2006 disappearance

Nearly a decade after a Brooklyn landlord went missing, his handyman went on trial Tuesday on charges he used a machete to chop him up.

Temperature hits 97 degrees in NYC, breaking record set in 1919

Labor Day may have signaled the official end of summer, but at 12:38 p.m. the Central Park temperature breezed past 93, a mark that had held since 1919.

More than 100 new speed cameras installed near NYC schools

The city has its speed-demon-busting cameras ready in time for the 1.1 million kids who will start streaming in and out of schools Wednesday.

Policy group pushing Bill de Blasio’s progressive agenda will show film on income inequality

Mayor de Blasio's liberal policy group — which aims to push his progressive agenda on the national scene — is hosting a documentary film screening Thursday on income inequality.

Sports

Martino: Nathan Eovaldi injury has Yankees really hurting

Anyone who has covered the Mets for a New York paper can tell you how it felt like the junior varsity beat, for so many years.

Yankees waste Masahiro Tanaka’s gem in 2-1 loss to Orioles

Three pitches. That's all it took for Chasen Shreve to ruin a brilliant night by Masahiro Tanaka.

Bondy: Serena beating Venus at US Open sight for celebs

It was as much an occasion as it was a tennis match — a slugfest and a celeb-fest. Oprah was there, and The Donald and Kim Kardashian.

NFL Power Rankings: This is where the Seahawks beat the Pats

Had they handed the ball to Marshawn Lynch on the goal line, the Seahawks would have held onto the Vince Lombardi trophy.

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Cuomo says federal government to blame for Puerto Rico's financial crisis

Cuomo on Tuesday laid much of the blame for Puerto Rico's financial problems on the federal government, saying its treatment of the island has been "unfair and abusive."

Cuomo aide left comatose from stray bullet victim of 2 warring gangs, sources say

Carey Gabay, a 43-year-old Harvard-educated lawyer, was still fighting for his life at Kings County Hospital — although a high-ranking police source said the prognosis was dire.