Monday, December 7, 2015

EARLY BIRD NEWS


'SHE WAS THE LIGHT OF OUR LIVES': Woman, 30, dies when SUV jumps curb in Brooklyn as beau, 3 others suffer injuries

The sole fatality in the Fort Greene crash was identified by family as Victoria Nicodemus (right), an art curator who lives in Brooklyn Heights.

Distracted driver hit and killed bicyclist on Florida highway while receiving oral sex from woman he met at bar

Randy Joe Allen 54, of Polk City, Florida is facing charges after striking a cyclist while driving in his pick up truck on U.S. 92. At the time Allen was receiving oral sex from his female passenger.   Credit - Polk County Sheriff's Office The suspect, Randy Joe Allen, 54, kept driving after encountering a “bump” along U.S. 92 in Auburndale and told the woman he hit a stop sign, he told Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigators.

Police rescue two University of Rochester students held captive at upstate New York home

The Rochester Police Department and the University of Rochester are conducting an investigation into the disappearance of two students, Ani Okeke Ewo and Nicholas Kollias both from Illinois who are missing and were last seen in a silver BMW SUV. Ani Okeke Ewo and Nicholas Kollias, both of Illinois, vanished 2 a.m. Saturday after being abducted and held against their will four miles from campus, according to Rochester police.

Kristin Cavallari's brother goes missing in Utah desert

LOVETT Sheldon Silver ‘disappointed’ with guilty verdict but sources say he expects to win on appeal

A Sheldon Silver is swarmed by media as he leaves Federal Court with his lawyers on November 30, 2015 in New York. The jury found him guilty on the majority of counts in his corruption case. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) If former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is fretting about likely heading to prison he isn't showing it to many around him.

EDITORIAL Weak President Obama versus evil ISIS and vile NRA

epa05057696 US President Barack Obama speaks during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, 06 December 2015. Obama delivered a rare televised address to the nation Sunday following a terrorist attack in California that left 14 people dead. EPA/SAUL LOEB/POOL President Obama issued a call to action to the nation to snap out of its gun-rights stupor — while vowing to redouble the U.S. war on ISIS.

EXCLUSIVE Family say man charged with Brooklyn hit-and-run death had psychotic break, got no long-term medical help

Michael McBean, 24, was arrested in connection with the fatal accident that killed retired police officer Yvette Molina on Thanksgiving Day in Brooklyn. The man charged in the Brooklyn manslaughter death of retired NYPD cop Yvette Molina was career-driven and hard-working, his family and friends say.

HELLO AGAIN: Adele has first concert in 4 years

Jewelry store robbers shattering glass at California mall send shoppers fleeing fearing gun attack

Aerial footage of The Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, California as authorities investigate a robbery and conduct a search for three suspects on Sunday December 6, 2015. Credit - KNBC Shoppers said they heard what they thought was a hail of gunfire that erupted around 6:40 p.m. at the Galleria of Tyler in Riverside, 15 miles from a terrorist attack in San Bernardino that killed 14 people.

1 dead, 1 critically injured after car flips over in Queens

NYPD officers and detectives investigate the scene on Cornelia Street where a male was shot Friday evening, May 29, 2015. (Jeff Bachner/New York Daily News)also good for WEB STOCK CRIME SCENE TAPE POLICE OFFICER The car overturned on Laurel Hill Blvd. and 49th St. in Maspeth at 10:32 p.m., according to an FDNY spokesman.

Justice Department will investigate Chicago police after shocking video of Laquan McDonald’s shooting death

TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 2015, PHOTO The Justice Department will investigate the Chicago Police Department following a cop’s shooting of a black teen, according to a report.

Cygnus spacecraft successfully launches to resupply ISS

The commercial spacecraft Cygnus successfully launched Sunday and is on its way to resupply the International Space Station. After its fourth attempt, the Cygnus is finally on its way to the International Space Station.

Hearst gets a share of the Caitlyn Jenner magic

Brooklynites liberate suffering stray kitten from Cuba

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A scrappy kitten that once scrounged food from a Havana dumpster is now living the good life in Park Slope after capturing the heart of a Brooklyn couple on a Thanksgiving trip to Cuba.

N.J. driver busted after cops find her so tanked she didn’t know she was in Jersey

Karol Andino was arrested early Saturday for drunken driving. Police said she was driving near the Holland Tunnel and was so wasted she didn’t realize she was in New Jersey. A New Jersey driver near the Holland Tunnel early Saturday was so drunk that she didn’t know she was in the Garden State, police said.

TAKING IT TOO FAR LA LA LA! Judge bans Indiana HS from performing Nativity scene

A judge ruled that Concord High School in Indiana is prohibited from performing a Nativity scene during its annual Christmas Spectacular this year. Concord High School in Indiana is prohibited from performing a Nativity scene during its annual Christmas Spectacular.

CAR SQUEALS ON DRIVER: Florida woman's hit-and-run attempt foiled after her own vehicle calls cops on her

The car's 911 Assist system SYNC, gave details to police, including her location, and put her on the phone with a dispatch.

U2 returns to Paris, with or without Eagles of Death Metal

SOWING HIS SEEDS OF LOVE: Sperm donor fathers 54 children

MR A UK man has spread his seed to throngs of women and, in just a few short months, will have yielded a whopping 54 children.

BONE-CHILLING DISCOVERY: Stolen remains of five skeletons found in Hartford apartment

Amador Medina arrested in Hartford, Connecticut in December of 2015 after police discovered 5 skeletons in his home. He is linked to 5 grave robberies in Worcester, Massachusetts. The bone collector, 32-year-old Amador Medina, said he needed the skeletons for practicing Santeria, an Afro-Caribbean religion.

SEE THE VIDEO CARTER CANCER-FREE: Former U.S. President says his cancer is now gone

110215113010, 21334631, The 91-year-old ex-president announced his good news Sunday, just months after saying the disease had spread to his brain.

Schumer to push for new vote on terror suspects buying guns

Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke on Sunday about how he plans to push for a new vote this week on a bill to stop terror suspects from buying guns. Sen. Chuck Schumer said he’ll push for a new vote this week on a bill to stop terror suspects from buying guns.

STARS OF DAVID: Celebs who celebrate Chanukah

WTC rally for heroes, ‘immoral’ not to OK Zadroga Act

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi With time running out to pass a new Zadroga Act before Congress leaves town, pols and first responders gathered at the site of the Sept. 11 attacks to demand the health bill’s renewal.

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE...Man accidentally shoots pal at Phoenix gun show, right after buying handgun

Even gun nuts aren’t safe at gun shows.

Pols agree: U.S. needs to do more to combat terrorism

Donald Trump slammed President Obama on Sunday, saying that the country’s “tremendous problem” with terrorism can be fixed once he leaves office. Lawmakers of all flavors were able to agree on one thing Sunday — that the U.S. must do more to better combat terrorism.

Lynch: WH may be considering gun action after San Bernardino

‘Dealing with guns is one way to handle the violence crime issues that we have in this country,’ Attorney General Loretta Lynch said. President Obama is scheduled to give a national address about gun violence and the threat of ISIS.
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

CUDDLE UP: Festive pajamas for the holidays

Baby, it's cold outside so make sure to wrap up warm this winter in our favorite festive pajamas for the holidays. By Tracy Brock and Raakhee Mirchandani
AUTOS

VIDEO: Tractor “overtakes the highway” on the Autobahn

The tractor hits an incredible speed of 62 mph, well, incredible for a tractor.  Watch as a tractor clocks in at over 60 mph on the Autobahn.

Vancouver adds climate change warnings to fuel pumps

The gas pumps you know (but probably don't love) may change soon, as North Vancouver, BC adds climate change warning stickers to pumps across the city next year. North Vancouver, BC will become the first city in the world to post warning labels for climate change on gas pumps across the city.

McLaren unveils open top 675LT Spider

This is the fifth new model of 2015 for McLaren, the British automotive manufacturer.  The latest McLaren 675LT Spider opens up the roof, and it looks phenomenal.

Hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson sets land speed record

The hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hyundai Tuscon is currently available for sale in California.  Fuel cell-powered Tucson hits record speed for series-made hydrogen-powered crossover/SUV category.

VW to take $21 billion loan to pay for 'Dieselgate' fixes

A Golf diesel car is seen at a Volkswagen dealer in Berlin on September 22, 2015. In an affair that originally broke on Friday and has unfolded rapidly since then, VW has forced to admit on Tuesday that 11 million of its diesel cars all around the world are equipped with devices that can cheat pollution test. Report says Volkswagen will use loan to help pay for fines, lawsuits and repair costs.

Part van, part boat Corphibian will go up for auction

The part-boat-part-van Chevrolet Chorphibian is literally a one-of-a-kind vehicle. The world's only Corphibian car-boat will go on sale at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction next month.
New York

EXCLUSIVE Officer Peter Liang's lawyers may gamble on jury trial in Akai Gurley fatal shooting case

Golden Emperial Palace, located on 618 62nd st in Brooklyn, NY, is a forum where Peter Liang announced his new lawyers: Robert Brown and Rae Koshetz, who will be representing him in order to give Liang a better trial. In this photo we see (from left to right: Rea Loshetz; lawyer, Nanny Lieng; mother of Peter, Peter Liang, and Robert Brown; lawyer. (Alex Rud/New York Daily News) The attorneys for Officer Peter Liang may allow a jury, not a judge, to determine whether his behavior leading to the death of Akai Gurley was criminally reckless, the Daily News has learned.

EXCLUSIVE Clergy push Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on housing plan for homeless

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during an event on World AIDS Day at the Apollo Theater in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015. New York state will dedicate $200 million more to its $2.5 billion effort to end the AIDS epidemic by 2020. It is already reporting significant milestones: no new cases of mother-to-child transmission were reported in the past year, the first time that's happened since the epidemic began. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) More than 250 clergy are calling on Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to come together on a new deal to provide more supportive housing.

Push to ban or restrict outside income for NY state legislators grows after Sheldon Silver conviction

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver arrives at the courthouse in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A jury heard Silver's corruption case boiled down to two conflicting portrayals of the once-powerful Democrat: one as a greedy lawmaker who enriched himself with bribery and another as a seasoned politician who played by the rules regarding outside income. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) A breakaway group of five Senate Democrats who have been aligned with the Republicans are set to reintroduce an ethics package that would ban state public officials from receiving any outside income.

RUIZ App lets New Yorkers take on city's hunger problem through takeout orders

FBMD01000ac0030000f1180000e93300001b3b00007440000003510000557a00000c7f0000d1870000dc8e0000a9da0000 Who would have thought that making a dent in NYC hunger could be as easy as ordering burritos from your favorite Mexican joint?

'Detective Holder gave his life for all of us': Christmas light ceremony dedicated to fallen NYPD officer

HANDOUT - NYPD Officer Randolph Holder who died in the line of duty on 10/20/15. More than 200 people gathered as Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Frank Seddio dedicated his Christmas light ceremony to slain cop Randolph Holder (pictured) on Sunday.
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Retiring NYPD deputy inspector watches cop son nab robbery suspects on ride along

Deputy Inspector John Lewis’ son, Officer John “Spud” Lewis, has been with the department for nearly two years, but hadn’t had an opportunity to do a ride along with his dad until Saturday. Inspector Lewis worked a robbery case with his police officer son — and beamed with pride as his namesake helped nab two men with guns.

Man ordering food at Harlem Chinese restaurant gets shot by masked gunman: officials

NYPD at the scene of a shooting at Empire Corner at the intersection of 116th Street and 5th Avenue. Manhattan, New York. Saturday, December 5th, 2015. (Angus Mordant for New York Daily News) A man ordering food at an East Harlem Chinese restaurant Saturday was ambushed by a masked gunman who shot him as he tried to flee.

Woman found stabbed to death in basement of Brooklyn house: cops

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Tisa Kelly of Kissimmee, Florida, was found with slash wounds to her neck in the basement of a house on E. 95th St. near Ave. B in East Flatbush at around 4:30 p.m, police said.

Brooklyn apartment fire leaves woman critically injured

A woman was seriously injured when a fire broke out in her 6th floor apartment at 2020 East 41st St. around 2:40 a.m. on Sun., December 6, 2015. The fire started on the sixth floor on E. 41 St. and Kings Highway in Flatlands around 2:30 a.m., FDNY Deputy Chief Stephen Moro said. The fire was put out in 10 minutes with the help of 60 firefighters.
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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

Vacchiano: Giants defense lets team down once again

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi During the commercial break before each fourth quarter begins, the Giants' defense gathers together on the sideline.

Mehta: Fitzpatrick finds magic to keep Jets in playoff hunt

The hug put Ryan Fitzpatrick on his back amid celebratory chaos. He lay there for a moment with his buddy practically on top of him.

Stephen Curry chills, torches Nets as Warriors stay perfect

Wearing a towel on his head, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts from the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Stephen Curry seemed to be waiting for the first sign of trouble on Sunday to show everyone in Brooklyn what perfection looks like.

Isola: Porzingis wants to follow in Nowitzki’s footsteps

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 4: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Houston Rockets on December 4, 2015 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) Dirk Nowitzki's fade-away jumper off of one foot isn't as famous as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's sky hook or Michael Jordan's gravity defying dunk.
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