Friday, December 4, 2015

EARLY BIRD NEWS


An intimate look at the 14 victims of the San Bernardino massacre, which include the cousin of a N.Y. Giants player

California mass shooting victim Nicholas Thalasinos was a devoted husband, fiery critic of radicalized Muslims — and fervent supporter of the NRA.

THE KIN-DO SPIRIT! Brother of San Bernardino shooter is a highly decorated Navy veteran who was honored for good conduct

The brother of the San Bernardino shooter is a decorated Navy veteran who was given a good conduct award.

Gun industry execs admit business booms after mass shootings

The dirty little secret behind mass shootings across the country is that the gun industry is cashing in on them.

'You can stick your Million Muslim March up your a----': Calif. mass shooting victim was loyal NRA supporter

California mass shooting victim Nicholas Thalasinos was an outspoken critic of radicalized Muslims — and fervent supporter of the NRA.

'IRRESPONSIBLE, NEGLIGENT' DAD: San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook grew up in abusive home and witnessed father attack mom

Sayed Farook’s online dating profile was accompanied by a photo of the bespectacled, 6-foot-tall man wearing a suit with a white shirt, its collar unbuttoned. He was just a single guy seeking a woman who liked snowboarding, camping, dinner with friends — and mass murder.

TRAGEDY CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER: Newser relives horror of being trapped in classroom by an active shooter

Sept. 13, 2006 — when I was trapped in my classroom at Dawson College in Montreal with an active shooter outside the door.

WHERE'S THAT COWARD HIDING? NRA boss Wayne LaPierre still ducking Daily News

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 10: NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre speaks during the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum at the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits on April 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual NRA meeting and exhibit runs through Sunday. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) For the second day in a row, NRA honcho Wayne LaPierre has yet to respond to the Daily News, which offered the chance to air his views.

ONE EVIL PLAN: Brooklyn beautician dumped gasoline in apartment to cause blast that destroyed building, killing her and neighbor

Francisca Figueroa died in the blast. The FDNY said she poured gasoline in her apartment, causing the explosion.

ISIS terrorists training jihadis in flight simulator to prepare for airplane suicide missions

Islamic State fighter (ISIS; ISIL) waving a flag while standing on captured government fighter jet in Raqqa, Syria, 2015. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images) Islamic State terrorists are training to fly planes in a flight simulator to prepare for suicide missions.

'So, you're stupid, you're an idiot': Michigan woman investigated after throwing drink at Down syndrome boy

An irate woman allegedly threw a drink at the back of the head of Isaiah Ramos (pictured), 8, who has Down syndrome, at a Taco Bell in Adrian, Michigan. A Michigan woman is under police investigation after throwing her drink at boy who has Down syndrome in a Taco Bell.

DEA agent's 19-year-old daughter faces drug trafficking rap

Sarah Furay, the daughter of DEA Special Agent Bill Furay, was arrested in College Station, Texas, on charges related to drug trafficking. Officers found more than 31 grams of packaged cocaine, 126 grams of high grade marijuana, 29 "ecstasy" tablets, methamphetamine and 60 doses of a drug similar to LSD. A 19-year-old Texas woman arrested on drug trafficking charges is the daughter of a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.

Pitbull who 'stood guard' over unconscious woman after fire in Maryland home taken into custody by animal control

A hero pitbull who stood by its owners side after its ownerJimmy Newell, 65, barely survived a house fire in Hyattsville, Md., has been seized by the county because it is illegal to have pit bulls in Prince George's County. A pitbull who watched over an unconscious Maryland woman after a fire at her home early Wednesday was taken into custody, officials said.

SEE IT San Francisco cops caught on film surrounding a man with a knife, opening fire and killing him

The 15-second clip uploaded on Instagram on Wednesday showed police unloading rounds on Mario Woods, 26, with at least eight officers circling the man.

KAPLAN NBC's 'The Wiz' has plenty of magic and a ton of soul

WE 'FIXED' IT: Teen hit in the head by piece of falling ceiling after NYCHA fails to address bathroom issue

Tyquel Sylvester,16, was in his bathroom at the Polo Grounds Houses when the ceiling fell on his head. Tyquel was taken to the hospital. Here he shows the hole in ceiling. That's his mom, Jeannette Sylvester,60.(Richard Harbus for New York Daily News) When it comes to the New York City Housing Authority, it can be dangerous going to the bathroom.

One person wounded in Chicago Walmart shooting: reports

(FILES) This November 28, 2014 file photo shows a Walmart store sign outside the Ferguson Walmart Shopping Center in Ferguson, Missouri. A two-year-old in a shopping cart at a Walmart store shot and killed his mother with a handgun taken from her purse, in the latest US shooting tragedy. The accident took place December 30, 2014 in Hayden, Idaho, where the victim, Veronica Rutledge, was shopping with her children and other family members. "Her son was seated in the shopping cart and accessed the victim's concealed weapon from her purse and discharged it, striking the victim," Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger said in a statement. "Once on scene, deputies found a 29-year-old victim was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound." Idaho, a rugged and largely rural state, is among the US states with the highest percentage of Americans who own guns. AFP PHOTO/Michael B. ThomasMichael B. Thomas/AFP/Getty Images At least one person was wounded in shooting in a suburban Chicago Walmart on Thursday, according to reports.

EXCLUSIVE NYPD whistleblower Adrian Schoolcraft files for retirement: police sources

Copies police crime files and other materials Adrian Schoolcraft, suspended NYPD officer, has assembled to support his "charges of corruption by police supervisors" in handling crime reports and investigations in the 81st precinct of the NYPD, {in his apartment in Johnstown, NY] 12/17/2009 Whistleblowing Officer Adrian Schoolcraft’s saga is finally over — he filed for retirement Monday, according to police sources.

SEE THE VIDEO San Bernardino cop calms employees during shooting

A California cop dispatched to one of nation's worst mass shootings vowed to save the terrified office workers he was sent to protect.

Queens politician's son slams Cuomo’s reaction to NYC homelessness

Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi , a Democrat, represents Forest Hills, Queens. A Queens state assemblyman tore into Gov. Cuomo for his office's criticism that Mayor de Blasio can't handle the city's homeless situation.

ENOUGH WITH YOUR EMPTY PLATITUDES: Daily News cover after shooting prompts strong responses

“Wow,” a journalist at the Washington Post wrote on his blog when he saw the front page that said “God Isn’t Fixing This” in bold font.

Kim feels ‘fat as f--k’ as due date approaches

WERNICK Childhood arrivals must make lawful entry before applying for U.S. green card

Immigration stock art. I have temporary status through DACA. If I marry a U.S. citizen, can I get a green card without first traveling abroad?

Jay Dickey wants law that stopped CDC gun research repealed

Jay Woodson Dickey, Jr., was a former Arkansas Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who pushed legislation nearly 20 years ago that effectively banned the federal government from funding research on gun violence. He is now calling on Congress to reverse the law. Years of gunfire made him change his mind.

GONZALEZ NYC taxpayers to pay $20M for guards at private schools

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi City Hall suddenly announced last week a deal to provide $20 million annually for security guards at private schools.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: Drunken Saudi tourist goes off on Aspen taxi driver, exposes himself and spills cocaine on him

A drunken Aspen, Colo., tourist called his taxi driver a “f------ American” and exposed himself, police said.

TRAGEDY HITS CLOSE TO HOME: Cousin of New York Giants Nat Berhe a victim of San Bernadino massacre

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Wednesday’s massacre in San Bernadino hit close to home for one member of the Giants — too close.

CHARLIE'S NO ANGEL! Sheen forced ex to get abortion

porn star Brett Rossi hospitalized after drug overdose

EXCLUSIVE Manhattan politician pushes NYC affordable apartment owners to register them, expanding home database

Nov 3rd 2015 Ben Kallos is speaking about 2nd avenue Subway Extension to 125th street at 2nd ave and 96th street in Manhattan, New York New legislation would require owners of affordable apartments to register them with the city.

N.Y. State troopers union wants more officers, rifles after massacres in California and Paris

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The union representing New York State troopers wants more manpower and weaponry.

N.Y. sheriff urges all people with permits to carry gun

“I want to encourage citizens of Ulster County who are licensed to carry a firearm to PLEASE DO SO," Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum wrote on the department's official Facebook page. Van Blarcum also asks retired and active police officers in the county to carry their weapons.

Father of UCSB student killed in 2014 attack angered, saddened by ‘yet another mass shooting’

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Yesterday all eyes were on San Bernardino, where yet another mass shooting captured America's attention.

San Bernardino shooting suspect Syed Farook — who went on deadly rampage with his wife — described by relative as 'very religious Muslim'

The two slain suspects were both wearing “assault-style” clothes along with assault rifles and handguns, officials said. One of the suspects was identified as Syed Farook, according to NBC News.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015

HEY, BEAUTIFUL! Best makeup, nail polish for season

From makeup to perfume to nail polish, check out the hottest beauty products for this holiday season ... By Tracy Brock and Raakhee Mirchandani

STUFF IT! Some of the best gifts come in small packages

Check out these fun and affordable stocking stuffers ...
AUTOS

A Chevrolet Corvette drag races itself

The ZR1 vs. Z06 face-off featured a combined 1,700+ horsepower.  In the awesome video of a Corvette vs. Corvette drag race, the viewer is the real winner.

Tesla, MINI and Jaguar-Land Rover to skip Detroit auto show

A sign outside Cobo Hall as preparations are made for the North American International Auto Show January 12, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. Three top brands are opting not to attend the North American International Auto Show next month in Detroit.

17 Million Road rage cases reported in China in 2015

Cars travel on a highway in the Chinese city of Shanghai. China Road rage cases reach new highs with 17 million reported in 2015.

This supercar has wood, a lot of it

Visitors look at the wooden "splinter" car at the Motor Show in the city of Essen, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.  A North Carolina industrial designer built the Splinter, a supercar made out of 90 percent wood composites.

VIDEO: $4 million Koenigsegg Agera crashes in China

The Agera R, the model involved in the crash, boasts 960-horsepower on regular gaas and up to 1160-hp if using E85 as fuel. The supercar was seen destroyed and bumperless on a main road in the city of Chongqing.

Lamborghini new model celebrates founder's centennial

What could possibly be better than a 600-plus-horsepower Italian camper? One that sends all of its power to the rear wheels, of course. Lamborghini’s baby supercar gets a drivetrain switch-up for the Southern California sun this year. Lamborghini has announced a new model, the Centenario, to celebrate their founder's 100th birthday.
New York

Melissa Mark-Viverito seeks raise for Council members

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito made her plea for a raise for Council members to the city pay raise commission.

Ex-boyfriend shoots former girlfriend and her new beau

Generic crime scene shots. A spurned ex-boyfriend opened fire on his former flame and her new beau before shooting himself in the head.

Restaurant group challenges NYC’s salt labels

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The National Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit challenging the law Thursday.

Advocates blast city Education Department over $400M plan

Your NYC Nabe, Ozone Park, Queens..John Adams High School Advocates are blasting the city Education Department over its $400 million program to aid troubled schools.

Man, 27, fatally shot in the head on Bronx street

The victim, whose name was not immediately released, was struck once in the head Thursday on Olinville Ave., near Burke Ave., in Wiliamsbridge about 11:05 a.m. A 27-year-old man was shot dead on a Bronx street Thursday morning, police sources said.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

15 NYC schools with top language programs will get $10K

Hands raised in classroom stock stock. Fifteen Big Apple schools with strong dual language programs will get an extra $10,000 for instructional materials.

Councilmembers blast Bratton for protest comments

protests “led” to the shooting deaths of Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos last year. NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton better watch his mouth, according to the City Council’s Progressive Caucus

Robbery attempt led to Bklyn shooting of dad and son: Cops

Jarvis Roberts, 34, wanted in connection with the homicide Dupris Moore, 25, and her father Dupree Dunbar, 47 at the Langston Hughes Houses in Brownsville, New York on November 27, 2015. The double killing of a father and son in Brooklyn was sparked by the duo's failed robbery attempt, police sources said Thursday.

More than 1,800 NYC apartments moving to rent stabilization

Brownstone buildings line a street in the Park Slope; a new landlord deal will move more than 1,800 New York City apartments into rent stabilization system. More than 1,800 New York City apartments are moving into the rent stabilization system in a deal with landlords.
Daily News Video

VIDEO X-Men in China? 'Levitating' cars sparks viral video

Video that appears to show several cars 'levitate' at an intersection in China has the Interwebs buzzing. But sadly the explanation takes the magic out of it all.

VIDEO 94-year-old recalls witnessing arrest of Rosa Parks in 1955

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Mineola Dozier Smith, now 94, was reminiscing back to that day 60 years ago when she witnessed Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus in Montgomery, Ala.
Sports

Myers: Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary is instant classic

Hail Aaron. Hail Rodgers-to-Rodgers. The Miracle in Motown.

Packers TE Richard Rodgers’ father was in Stanford band play

The Rodgers family knows something about incredible endings to football games — at Cal and Green Bay.

Fantasy Football: With no Gronk, Chandler best replacement

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 15: Scott Chandler #88 of the New England Patriots celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) By now you should already have executed your contingency plans if you have Rob Gronkowski on your team.

Odell Beckham Jr. out to grab more than attention

Odell Beckham Jr. already has The One-Handed Catch on his resume, but now he wants to add The Leap this holiday season.
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