MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: EARLY BIRD NEWS

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

EARLY BIRD NEWS

THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.FOOT: The search for the truth about the mysterious legend and the world’s Sasquatch fascination

If Bigfoot exists, why isn’t he on Instagram? That’s how the current argument goes. In our age of ubiquitous, camera-ready smartphones, surely, someone, somewhere would have snapped a selfie with him.

Tenn. man mauled to death by dog he had adopted that very day

The wife of Anthony Riggs, 57, found him dead when she came back to their Jackson-area home from work around 3:30 p.m., officials in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office told The Jackson Sun.

Passengers watching news reports on phone kicked off Spirit Airlines flight to Chicago for 'suspicious behavior'

A passenger on board a Spirit Airlines flight from Baltimore to Chicago ran to the back of a plane to report a man of apparent Middle Eastern descent for suspicious behavior — watching the news on a phone.

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SEX IT LIKE BECKHAM: David named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

Transgender woman claims harassment by CVS employees in Queens, receives $50 gift card: lawsuit

Anastasia St. Claire-Hannah alleges that a male worker exposed himself to her several times in the parking lot of the store at 97-15 Metropolitan Ave. in Forest Hills last June.

'FREAKY SEX': Florida man accidentally shoots woman in the head, kills her during wild role-play session at Tampa hotel

The woman had asked him to put his 9 mm gun to her head and he took out the pistol’s magazine but forgot to remove a bullet in its chamber, he told investigators.

'I AM NOT A TERRORIST': Refugees shouldn’t be turned away, writes Syrian who fled war-torn Homs and now lives in N.J.

Syrians are peaceful people. Those fleeing Syria are fleeing from the same terror that ISIS has caused worldwide, only Syrians have been experiencing their terror for over four years.

Tamar released from hospital week after ‘DWTS’ exit

EXCLUSIVE New anti-Airbnb ads accuse company of exploiting minorities in NYC

The anti-Airbnb coalition that includes unions and affordable housing advocates is launching ads accusing the company of exploiting blacks to promote its business.

Sheldon Silver's misleading statements to Daily News cited as evidence at corruption trial

The government introduced two News articles from 2014 and one editorial in which Silver said his legal work was limited to personal injury clients with no business before the Legislature.

SEE IT Mugger runs over woman several times after stealing purse, killing her

Surveillance footage from a Covington Walmart on Monday night showed a hooded suspect approach Marsha Johnson, 65, as she was loading her car.

EXCLUSIVE Sen. Marco Rubio signs on to reauthorize Zadroga Act

Rubio signed onto the Senate bill to fully reauthorize the programs that provide healthcare and money for 9/11 first responders and others suffering from major health problems due to the attacks.

HOVER DAMN! Jerry says riding a board invites crime

Explosion blamed on Nigeria's Boko Haram kills 32, wounds 80

A suicide bombing blamed on Boko Haram extremists killed 32 people and wounded 80 at a truck stop in northeastern Nigeria.

Drunken woman restrained aboard London to Boston flight after trying to open exit door

State police say the incident isn’t believed to have a link to terrorism. They identified the passenger as 32-year-old Kamila Dolniak, a citizen of Poland.

'Socialite squatter' Berkelhammer pleads guilty to shoplifting from Bergdorf Goodman

“Socialite squatter" Melissa Berkelhammer pleaded guilty last week to shoplifting from Bergdorf Goodman, The Daily News has learned.

Minn. man shot by cops dies; police say video won’t be released

Jamar ONeal Clark, 24, died Monday evening, a day after he was shot by police during an early-morning dispute, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Tuesday.

'THAT S--- IS SAD': Carmelo visits Rikers, calls for jail reform

L.A. high school student dies after collapsing at basketball practice: officials

Paramedics rushed Nikki Valdez, a freshman at Notre Dame High School, to the Sherman Oaks Hospital, but doctors’ efforts to revive her failed and she was pronounced dead.

CHAOS IN EUROPE: Germany-Netherlands friendly soccer match canceled, stadium evacuated after fears of repeat terror attack

The game wasn’t even supposed to start for more than two hours when authorities sealed off the arena.

HE ABUSED ONE VICTIM MORE THAN 1,000 TIMES: Scoutmaster ‘went from tent to tent molesting boys’

The scoutmaster sexually abused one child more than 1,000 times, according to an attorney representing the alleged victims.

Mass. teen on trial for rape, murder of math teacher refuses to enter courtroom: ‘He’s about to explode’

Peggie Ritzer said her daughter had a routine and came home every day at 3:30 p.m. The family became worried when she didn't show.

PITT-STOP: Brad, Angelina cozy up on cover, as film 'By the Sea' opens

'IT'S TO FIGHT AGAINST GUNS': French dad explains Paris terror attacks to young son

A French boy’s fears about the “mean people” that attacked Paris are subdued by his father's explanation of the meaning of flowers.

'This is not my time': Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal ends presidential campaign

A day after joining a list of governors who would close the door to Syrian refugees, Jindal said he was going back to the sidelines.

Andrew Cuomo writes piece to slam turmoil in Congress: ‘The gridlock and partisanship is spreading like cancer’

Gov. Cuomo tore into extremists in both political parties for throwing the federal government into gridlock and turmoil.

Russia increases Syria bombing as Putin vows to hunt down terrorists responsible for bombing Metrojet

Russia's FSB security service confirmed for the first time that a homemade bomb caused the Oct. 31 crash of the Metrojet Airbus 321-200.

LA AUTO SHOW

LA Auto Show – VW Golf GTE Sport Concept

VW is putting all its marbles in the hybrid/electric basket lately.. We’ll take it if it means more cars like the GTE Sport Concept.

LA Auto Show - 2017 Ford Escape breaks cover

Ford shows new version of hot-selling Escape crossover ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show.

PHOTOS: 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

One of the biggest auto shows is set to kick off next week. Here are some of the biggies we expect in LA.

Bentley reveals luxurious Bentayga First Edition SUV in L.A.

As if a Bentley wasn't fancy enough, the British automaker reveals a limited-edition of the Bentayga SUV.

2016 Beetle Dune is a bug with bite

The Beetle Dune is a VW coupe with a serious case of SUV envy.

Mercedes-Benz teases new SL-Class

Before the unveiling at the LA Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz gave us a look at the new SL-Class.

New York

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn oil spill fines to fund NYC school environmental conservation program

Fines from a notorious oil spill in Brooklyn will fund a new city schools program to teach kids about environmental conservation.

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn Public Library deal reportedly falls short of market value, leaves NYC shortchanged

Developer Hudson Companies is set to shell out $52 million for the site where the Brooklyn Heights branch is located. But the analysis finds that’s just 68% to 78% of the true market value.

NFL should allow off-duty cops to carry guns in stadiums to help guard against terrorist attacks, says NYPD union boss

The Sergeants Benevolent Association has launched a petition demanding that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lift a league ban that prohibits off-duty and retired cops from bringing guns to games.

Andrew Cuomo promises task force will consider issues affecting low-paid airport workers

Cuomo committed that a task force he created in July to root out worker exploitation problems in low-wage industries will consider issues involving low-paid airport workers.

De Blasio's approval rating continues to drop

Nearly two years on the job, Mayor de Blasio has seen a steep dip in his approval rating, according to a new poll.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

GONZALEZ NY attorney general probes financially troubled Harlem nonprofit

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has requested information from city officials about Abyssinian Development Corp., the financially troubled nonprofit run by Butts.

Director of NJ Transit, Veronique 'Ronnie' Hakim, becomes first woman in charge of NYC Transit: officials

Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim, 55, will be the first woman in charge of NYC Transit, the largest piece of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s regional network.

Baby girl born in back seat of New York City yellow taxi

Before dad Danny Torres, 36, could get his wife Yashira Guzman, 30, in a wheelchair to bring her inside the hospital, it was already too late.

Cuomo to crack down on drivers who repeatedly evade tolls

A proposed regulation announced Tuesday by Gov. Cuomo would suspend the registrations of drivers who fail to pay five tolls within an 18-month period.