Thursday, December 31, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS


EXCLUSIVE COWARD'S WAY OUT: Man accused of killing 2-month-old son out of jealousy attempts suicide in Rikers cell

The man accused of killing his 2-month-old son tried to commit suicide and has complained about the cold conditions in his cell on Rikers.

University of Alabama cheerleader not wearing seatbelt killed after car hits tree

Bethany Joyce Harris, 19, was killed in an accident where she was ejected from her car. Initially crash investigators thought the driver of the car had fled the scene as they did not initially find her body. A University of West Alabama student was killed when she lost control of her car and hit a tree.

Toys aRen't Us: Flagship store in Times Square closes to many upset customers

Visitors to New York's Times Square walk past the Toys R Us store, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. Fourteen years after it began wowing millions of tourists with its indoor 60-foot Ferris wheel and a growling 20-foot Tyrannosaurus, the giant Toys R Us flagship store in Times Square closes its doors Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) The shelves were swept clean and the aisles were empty as the Toys R Us flagship store in Times Square closed for the final time.

Santa’s Fed Up When Naughty or Nice List Gets Hacked

Santa’s Fed Up When Naughty or Nice List Gets Hacked
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Unhappy George Lucas says he sold 'Star Wars' franchise to 'white slavers'

WELCOME HOME! ‘Affluenza’ teen's mom arrives in U.S. to face charges

ALTERNATE CROP OF CAMT104 The Texas “affluenza” brat who fled to Mexico with his mom while serving probation for killing four in a drunk driving crash won a delay of his deportation to the U.S., but his mother won't be so lucky, a Mexican official said Wednesday.

TOUGH BLOW FOR RUBIO: Republican presidential hopeful used influence to help his convicted coke-dealing brother-in-law to get real estate license

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the Maytag Innovation Center in Newton, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Using official stationary, Marco Rubio pushed for his relative, convicted of drug trafficking, to get a real estate license.

Bill Bratton: Ray Kelly is just plain wrong about shootings in NYC

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 16: New York Police Department (N.Y.P.D.) Commissioner Bill Bratton answers questions at a press conference after speaking at the New York Police Department Shield Conference on December 16, 2015 in New York City. Bratton spoke about terrorist threats facing the United States, the evolution of terrorism and how terrorists communicate over the internet, amongst other topics. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) There is no truth to assertions by that the NYPD is cooking the books to make crime statistics look better.

SEE IT Obama joins Seinfeld for ride in '63 Corvette Stingray

Ex-assemblyman accused of sending staffers videos of himself pretending to receive oral sex

Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak Former Buffalo-area Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak resigned in 2014 amid a flurry of accusations.

EXCLUSIVE 'Very kind and generous people': NYPD responsible for nearly 10% of donations made to the city's Blood Center in 2015

Scene at Midtown South Precinct where Officers donated blood for the New York Blood Center in its Bus Mobile.Officer Caroline Doherty donating blood with Donor Specialist Deonarine Persaud (r). New York's finest gives another meaning to "New York's finest."

see it FLIGHT FROM HELL! Toronto-bound jet forced to land in Calgary as severe turbulence injures up to 20 Air Canada passengers

Japan, Kanto Region, Chiba Prefecture, Narita, View of Air Canada. (Photo by: JTB/UIG via Getty Images) Up to 20 people were injured on an Air Canada flight headed from Shanghai to Toronto after turbulence forced the plane to land in Calgary.

Hometown Heroes: MTA’s Lost and Found guru takes investigative role in retrieving subway riders’ items

Chean Lee, a station agent at the lost property unit since 2008, has earned praise from riders for finding their lost possessions. Subway riders may think the Lost and Found is probably a lost cause, but they have not met Chean Lee.

A-Rod and his ex Torrie get frisky in sunny Mexico

Two Long Island men bound up at brothel, robbed of iPhones and cash after they responded to hoverboard Craigslist ad

Walter Roth (L), 34, of Babylon and Brian Taylor, 40, of Bayshore, December 29th, 2015. Both feel lucky to be alive after they were bound by duct taped at gunpoint and robbed in Corona, Queens, Sunday night, after answering an ad on Craigslist about a Segway for sale. (David Wexler For New York Daily News) Two Long Island men made a late-night trip to Queens hoping to buy a hoverboard, only to find themselves ambushed, robbed and bound.

Cops search for couple who used stolen credit card to buy $5,200 worth of wedding bling in Queens

"The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for grand larceny within the confines of the 114th Precinct. Details are as follows: Cops want to turn these lovebirds into jailbirds.

EXPERT High-profile case could make it difficult for Bill Cosby to receive fair trial

US comedian Bill Cosby leaves December 30, 2015 the Court House in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania after arraignment on charges of aggravated indecent assault. Cosby was arraigned over an incident that took place in 2004 -- the first criminal charge filed against the actor after dozens of women claimed abuse.AFP PHOTO/KENA BETANCURKENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images The intersection of celebrity culture, entitlement, race, power, and accusations of sexual abuse could make a fair trial difficult.

Worker's bloody elevator death on ship mirrors 'The Shining'

MANDATORY CREDIT / NO SALES / MAGS OUT / TV OUT The experience on one Carnival cruise ship turned into a nightmare that some passengers may never forget.

Early's gorgeous galpal with Knick when he was shot

PEDS TO PONZI SCHEME: Founder of Indy clinic accused of shipping HGH to Peyton also linked to fraudster's $200M scam

Dale Guyer is also implicated in a notorious $200 million Ponzi scheme, the Daily News has learned.

DOMINO’S DID THEM IN: Pizza order led cops to Puerto Vallarta hideout of 'affluenza' kid Ethan Couch, authorities reveal, as video shows teen before bust

A grungy Puerto Vallarta condo was home, sweet, home to the “affluenza” teen punk before authorities caught up to the fleeing duo.

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli’s former company files for bankruptcy

Martin Shkreli in his offices at 101 6th Ave in Manhattan on March 9, 2015. Shkreli donated $1 million to Hunter College High School, the largest individual gift in the school's history.(Michael Graae for New York Daily News) KaloBios Pharmaceuticals, Martin Shkreli's former company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

SEE IT CRY FOR HELP: Ohio man who drank whiskey while driving in Facebook video arrested

Dustin Rittgers posted a video on his personal Facebook page drinking and driving. A concerned friend contacted police, allowing them to make an arrest before an accident occurred. An Ohio man who posted a Facebook video of himself drinking whiskey while driving was arrested on drunk driving charges.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Farewell to a really crummy 2015

Friend of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook is charged with buying guns used in massacre

The former friend of one of the San Bernardino shooters was charged Wednesday with buying the guns used in the massacre.

Harlem bar fight victim dies 45 years later, death ruled homicide

The man holding the photo is 46 yr. old Wayne Parker, the person in the photo is his uncle Roy Evans who died in March 21, 2015 dued to stab wounds received in front of 78 west 131 st. in Manhattan NY. in the summer of 1969. A 74-year-old man stabbed in a bar fight more than 45 years ago died this year — and his death was ruled a homicide.

Woman going wrong way on I-95 kills 4 others and self

The scene of a brutal accident near Miami that killed five. A woman killed four people and herself when she drove a pick-up truck into oncoming traffic on Interstate 95 near Miami, Fl.

California grandma accused of intentionally drowning 4-year-old grandson in bathtub

Dawn Diana Raines-Hewes, 51, of Fairfield, California has been arrested in connection with the drowning death of her 4 year old grandson who was in her custody and care. A California grandma purposely drowned her 4-year-old grandson in a bathtub Tuesday morning, police said.

THAT DAMN NANNY! 10 most surprising celebrity couples to part ways

Top ten most surprising celebrity couples to break up in 2015 Hollywood stars were extra busy mending broken hearts in 2015.

THE BUTLER DID IT: A look at the biggest sports plays of the year (VIDEO)

You can’t ring in the new year without celebrating the old, so we take a look at the best plays around sports.
Autos

VIDEO: A Nissan GT-R removes Christmas ornaments properly

Nissan demostrates the proper way to undress a Christmas tree. Forget the ladder and the boxes, all you need to get your ornaments off your tree is a GT-R.

REVIEW and TEST DRIVE: 2016 Chevrolet Trax

Following the success of the popular Buick Encore, GM decided to bring its international market offering stateside for their flagship, bow-tied brand, and what resulted is the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.  Following the success of the Buick Encore, Chevy released its own version with the Trax. But is it a winner too?

REVIEW and TEST DRIVE: 2015 Lexus RC F

After almost 600 miles with the RC F, we now have a full handle on what this performance coupe is all about, and it’s a bit bewildering. Despite its price tag and prestigious badge, the Lexus RC F is no more than a fancy muscle car… and that’s fine with us.

VW Jetta from 'The Fast and the Furious' goes up for auction

Jesse's 1995 Volkswagen Jetta from 'The Fast and the Furious' is going up for auction in Scottsdale, AZ at the end of next month. Grab a Mountain Dew and head down to Race Wars in this radical 1995 Volkswagen Jetta from 'The Fast and the Furious.'

PHOTOS: See all the sweet rides from ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’

For the latest episode to date Seinfeld meets up with Stephen Colbert shortly before he made his return to television. The Morgan +4 pictured is not an original like on the show but the company has been making the same car by hand since 1936. As Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ returns for its 7th season, we take a look back at our favorite rides from the show.
New York

MAYOR RAY? Former NYPD top cop Kelly hasn't ruled out run against Blaz

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Former NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly, who is embroiled in a feud with Mayor de Blasio, hasn’t ruled out a run for mayor, sources said.

NYPD releases online crime database to public

The database comes with an interactive map and allows searches by location, date, category of crime and 16 other variables. The New York Police Department has created a website with detailed data about each major crime that takes place in the city.

Midtown strip club files lawsuit against city, claims unfair fines

Michael J. Domanski A Midtown jiggle joint has filed suit against the city over what it says are unfair fines.

Shaun King Senators from Harlem and Queens endorse Sanders over Clinton as many black leaders favor Bernie — EXCLUSIVE

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has won the endorsements of state senators from Harlem and Queens — Bill Perkins and James Sanders Jr. In two districts believed to be Clinton strongholds, the state senators from Harlem and Queens will endorse Bernie Sanders instead.

Gov. Cuomo cancels New Year's open house slated for anniversary of Mario Cuomo's death

Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo (C) embraces his father Mario and mother Matilda after being re-elected for the U.S. midterm race in New York, November 4, 2014. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) The governor said he hopes to reschedule the event to sometime near Easter.
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City overtime budget increased 80% over the last decade

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Over the past 10 years, the city’s overtime spending increased from $928 million a year to $1.659 billion in 2015.

Bronx man pulled from burning apartment was strangled

Police secure the fire scene at 1758 Weeks Ave, Bronx where two people were badly burned. One victim was removed to a local hospitol in life-threatening condition. Officials are investigating whether the fire was set to cover up evidence of the homicide.

KOSHER WEED! New York medical pot grower says products certified by Orthodox Union

Vireo Health of New York said it will be the first “medical cannabis company in the world” to have the “OU” symbol on its marijuana products. A marijuana grower gearing up for the start of New York’s medical pot program in January announced Wednesday that its products have been certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

RUN FOR HOVER! City's first hoverboard fire bursts into flames in Brooklyn

Firefighter extinguished this hoverboard Tuesday after it burst into flames inside of a Brooklyn apartment. No one was injured in the incident. One of the trendy wheeled gliders burst into flames after it started smoking inside a Brooklyn apartment building.
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Vacchiano: Jason Pierre-Paul can fill Giant need

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 20: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants in action against Mike Remmers #74 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 20, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Jason Pierre-Paul isn’t the player he once was, and he knows he may never be the player he was once supposed to be.

Jets ready to face Rex Ryan and Bills with playoffs on line

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Without Stephen Curry, Warriors fall for second loss

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Eagles owner says Chip Kelly was a failed risk for Philly

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles talks with an official during the second half of the Eagles 23-20 loss to the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 4, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) A day after removing Chip Kelly as head coach, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie admitted giving him full control failed miserably.
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