Sunday, January 17, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

FOR THE REST OF US: 'Saturday Night Live' takes on Ted Cruz's 'New York values' comments with 'Seinfeld' twist in debate sketch

'Saturday Night Live,' an Empire State institution, took a shot at Sen. Ted Cruz offending New Yorkers and their so-called values.

Missing N.J. woman found in submerged car in Passaic River

The car of Devorak Stubin (devorah Stuvin), a22-year-old New Jersey woman who has been missing since Thursday night, January 14, 2016, is pulled from the Passaic River Saturday night, January 16, 2016. Her body was found inside. 22-year-old Devorah Stuvin reportedly suffered from a severe seizure condition.

'HE WAS IN PRETTY BIG TROUBLE': American missionary who ran orphanage among 28 killed by Al-Qaeda fighters in Burkina Faso

An American missionary was among 28 people slain by Al-Qaeda fighters in a 12-hour siege at a popular Burkina Faso cafe and adjoining hotel.

Swedish doctor kidnapped woman after giving her drug-laced strawberries, planned to keep her in rape bunker for years

An unnamed 38-year-old Swedish doctor is accused of drugging and kidnapping his female victim before attempting to keep her in a sex dungeon. Swedish police claimed he drugged her with Rohypnol, raped her, and then transported her 300 miles away to his "sex dungeon". A Swedish doctor drugged a woman with sedative-laced strawberries and raped her in a specially-built bunker.

Julianne Hough's foul mouth in raunchy 'Dirty Grandpa'

Man in Muslim garb beaten by pair yelling ‘ISIS!’ in Bronx

Intersection of Watson Ave. and Pugsley Ave. in the Bronx. A man in traditional Muslim garb was pummeled Friday in the Bronx by two hateful goons yelling “ISIS! ISIS!,” police said.

Cops seek flight attendant, 30, who disappeared in Queens

2013 picture of missing woman Sierra Shields, 30, in her Facebook profile photo. Shields, of 21-47 35 Street in Astoria, Queens, was last seen on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 1200 hours leaving her place of employment located at LaGuardia Airport. She is 5'7" tall, 160 pounds, with a medium build, medium complexion, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a navy blue dress. Police are looking for a 30-year-old flight attendant who went missing in Queens, officials said Sunday.

25-year-old man fatally shot in Brooklyn apartment building

A person was shot and killed at 312 New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn on Saturday January 16, 2016. 1558. The body of the deceased could be seen covered with a white sheet on the ground. (Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News) An 18-year-old was shot and killed in Brooklyn Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Celine's brother dies of cancer two days after she lost hubby

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Around 7,000 protest racism, attacks on refugees in Germany

Peple gather in the center of Stuttgart, Germany during a rally to support refugees Saturday Jan. 16, 2016. Several thousand people have gathered in the German city of Stuttgart to protest against racism and violence. Saturday’s demonstration in the southwestern city was organized by churches, labor unions and other groups to protest against attacks on refugees. ( Christoph Schmidt/dpa via AP) Thousands of people have gathered in the German city of Stuttgart to protest racism and violence against asylum-seekers.

Search continues for 12 Marines after Hawaii helicopter crash; identities of missing released

FEB. 18, 2003 FILE PHOTO Rescuers battled winds of up to 23 mph and 30-foot waves Saturday in the search for 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed.

king Cops who kill unarmed victims and fail to provide first aid show disregard for human life

One thing the police are doing across the country could show their true intent more than anything else: their failure to provide first aid.

Motorcyclist dies after being thrown from bike in Staten Island

Police line do not cross: crime scene, accident, city nightlife with traffic lights - Web Stock Image The 20-year-old lost control, and was hit by a car going in the opposite direction.

Christian 'Bales' out of flick, didn't want to gain weight

Obama signs declaration of emergency over Flint water crisis

LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; LOCAL INTERNET OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT President Obama signed an emergency declaration Saturday for Flint, Michigan, that clears the way for federal aid for the city.

'I TOLD YOU SO': Trump gloats after Texas lawyer files 'birther' suit questioning Cruz's eligibility for prez

COLUMBIA, SC - JANUARY 15: Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks to guests at a town hall event hosted by the Conservative Leadership Project on January 15, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. Cruz is campaigning in the state after participating in a Republican presidential debate yesterday in North Charleston. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Houston-based attorney Newton Schwartz filed a 28-page complaint asking the Supreme Court to decide if Cruz, who was born in Alberta to an American mother and Cuban father, can legally become president.

El Chapo had erectile dysfunction surgery while on the run

Recaptured drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is escorted by soldiers at the hangar belonging to the office of the Attorney General in Mexico City, Mexico in this January 8, 2016, file photo. A lawyer for drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman said that actor Sean Penn should be called to testify in court about an article he wrote after a meeting with the Mexican capo, adding that he would never have claimed to be world's top trafficker. REUTERS/Henry Romero/Files Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman may have undergone surgery for erectile dysfunction.

U.N. atomic agency gives go-ahead to lift Iran sanctions

An Iranian woman walks past a mural depicting Iranian armed forces in the battlefield, at Palestine Sq. in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. The end of Western sanctions against Iran loomed Saturday as Iran's foreign minister suggested the U.N. atomic agency is close to certifying that his country has met all commitments under its landmark nuclear deal with six world powers. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) The U.N. atomic agency announced Saturday that Iran has met all of its obligations under a landmark nuclear deal with six world powers.

President Obama picks Kendrick Lamar over Drake

see it Girl, 10, calls Trump a moron, inspires Carly Fiorina to repeat insult

“Donald Trump’s a moron,” Zahra Golden, a 10-year-old girl, declared at a Carly Fiorina meet-and-greet. There you go!" Fiorina replied. "Donald Trump’s a moron. Out of the mouths of babes.” A wee wonk has a bold message for Donald Trump: Shut up, you moron.

'I GIVE UP. I'M SHOT': Last words of Cedrick Chatman, teen shot by cop

The city of Chicago released raw video footage of Cedrick Chatman's fatal shooting two years after the carjacking suspect was shot by officer Kevin Fry. The city made public hundreds of pages of documents related to the death of Cedrick Chatman, a 17-year-old carjacking suspect, a day after the city released video of the shooting.

Illinois man admits to fatally shooting wife after argument over coffee maker during frantic 9-11 call

A northwest suburban Illinois man shot his wife to death early Friday after they got into an argument over his leaving the coffee maker on at their home, according to prosecutors. Bond was set at $3 million for Larry R. Lotz (pictured), 65, who faces two counts of first-degree murder for the attack that happened about 12:30 a.m. Friday. A domestic spat over a coffee maker turned fatal Friday, leaving an Illinois woman dead and her husband behind bars.

Islamic State cretins kill at least 75 pro-Syria soldiers in attacks

The opposition activist group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 75 soldiers and pro-government militiamen were killed.

Ronda Rousey's fiery quote leads to film with Tina Fey

Four Virginia high school students suspended for alleged sexual assault on team bus

A Strasburg, Va. high school's boys basketball program has been suspended indefinitely following allegations of sexual misconduct on a team bus, Jan. 15, 2016. A Virginia high school’s boys basketball team has been benched over allegations that a 16-year-old player was sexually assaulted.

Bernie says Michigan governor should resign over Flint water mess

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks at a New Year's Eve rally and party at the Renaissance Savery Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich Bernie Sanders is calling for the resignation of Michigan governor after residents have been poisoned by lead in their drinking water.

Iran releases four people, including Washington Post reporter

APRIL 11, 2013 FILE PHOTO A statement from the Tehran prosecutor’s office as saying the inmates were freed “within the framework of exchanging prisoners.”

'Scream' robber on Ten Most Wanted list caught by FBI at Colorado Motel 6

Driver's license photo of wanted man Myloh Mason. A SWAT team took Myloh Jaqory Mason, 25, into custody without incident early Friday evening at a Motel 6 in Thornton, Colorado.
Autos

Seinfeld and friends talk gambling, dirty words in a '72 BMW

The featured car on this week's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" was a BMW 2002 tii coupe. Comedians Kathleen Madigan and Chuck Martin join Jerry Seinfeld in a BMW 2002 tii in this week's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.'

Continuing the tradition of Cadillac vs. Lincoln at NAIAS

The Lincoln Continental and Cadillac CT6 offer very different takes on American luxury, but they're both stronger than ever at NAIAS 2016. As Cadillac aggressively pushes forward, Lincoln seeks a more serene way of reaching the American driver seeking luxury.

MINI John Cooper Works goes roofless with new Convertible

The raucous JCW hot hatch goes topless for 2016, making it the only true convertible hot hatch (sorry Fiat 500C Abarth). MINI's most fun hatchback drops the hard top and goes roofless with the 2016 John Cooper Works Convertible.

Detroit Auto Show: 2017 Volvo S90 debut

The S90 is poised to challenge the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the midsize luxury sedan market.  Volvo is back with a vengeance… or a sleek Swedish luxury sedan, that is. Meet the 2017 S90 at NAIAS.

‘All-vegan’ Model X is going to be a real thing

Elon Musk appears to be channeling the spirit of John DeLorean with the "Falcon Doors" at the rear of the recently-unveiled Tesla Model X.  Just when you think vegans weren’t annoying enough, they have now infiltrated the auto industry.

BEST OF DETROIT 2016: our 6 favorite cars and concepts from NAIAS

Detroit was full of surprises this year, from concept-looking coupes to lifted trucks and everything in between. This year’s Detroit Auto Show was a lot more reserved than the last, but there was still a lot to love.
New York

Bronx operator admits to fraud after forging licenses and receiving $1M in subsidies as center piled up violation after violation — EXCLUSIVE

Adriana Becerril (pictured) of the Bronx pleaded guilty Thursday in the Bronx to one count of scheme to defraud and a count of filing a false instrument with the state education department and the city health department. Becerril started two Little Angels Day Care centers in the Bronx back in 2009. She needed a teachers certificate to run the centers, so she not only forged the transcript, but also a document that showed she had undergone a city fingerprint check. Then she got many thousands of dollars from the city Health Department and the state Education Department. In charge of dozens of small children, Adriana Becerril faked her credentials.

Man, 60, found dead at Major Mark Park in Queens

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 60-year-old man was found dead inside a Queens park early Saturday, officials said.

Brooklyn park rape suspects exchanged incriminating texts

Ethan Phillip, 15, (left) one of 5 suspects in the Brownsville Park rape case, covers up while leaving State Supreme Court in Brooklyn after learning his case has not been presented to a grand jury as prosecutors are continuing their investigation . Brooklyn, New York, Friday, January 15, 2016. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News.) The suspects exchanged texts after the incident, which are more incriminating than the video that seemed to help their case.

Three suspects sought in Brooklyn deli robbery

81 Precinct Robbery (RMA# 162-16) Cops released video early Saturday of three men who robbed a Brooklyn deli earlier this month.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Habitat for Humanity rehabilitates Queens homes for MLK day

Habitat for Humanity volunteers work to restore home in Laurelton, Queens, Saturday. The rehab work is being done in conjunction with Martin Luther King Day. Volunteers are rehabilitating homes that had sat empty for a decade or more, and had fallen into disrepair

New York City school safety declines as assaults are on rise

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi An education group claims that city schools have seen a significant increase in assaults.

UBER OFF THE HOOK: De Blasio's study blames construction, tourism for traffic congestion

The study also found that the total number of miles traveled by all vehicles in the city stayed flat between 2014 and 2015. The popularity of car service apps like Uber was only a “contributor to overall congestion,” not a driver of heavy traffic in the city’s central business district, the report said.
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Matt Barnes, Derek Fisher 'stay away' during Knicks loss

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi In a surprising turn of events, Matt Barnes kept his cool.

Mehta: Tom Brady makes damn sure Patriots beat Chiefs

Tom Brady's intensity is on full display as he brings the Patriots back to the AFC Championship Game for the 10th time in his career. He had the look of a raving lunatic.

Sunday Morning QB: Which of the new NFL coaches will thrive?

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Harper: John Smoltz has message for youth pitchers

He's a Hall of Famer and in 2016 he’ll be the among the most influential voices in his sport, moving into the No. 1 analyst spot for FOX-TV.

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