Friday, February 12, 2016

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TOO HOT FOR TV! Ted Cruz campaign pulls advertisement after learning one actress appeared in softcore porn films 'Kinky Sex Club,' 'Erotic Traveler'

Presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s newest advertisement is relatively tame, though his campaign may think it's too hot for TV after learning that one of the actresses in it has starred in softcore pornography.

SHE WAS 'HIS PROPERTY': Queens sicko raped, starved 19-year-old prisoner when she didn't make $500 a night from prostitution

A sex den was found in the basement of 89-11 196th St. after a frantic phone call by a sex abuse victim was made to 911. An older couple residing at the home said their son entertains friends in the basement, where police found a soiled mattress, used condoms and marijuana residue. Prosecutors on Thursday detailed the gruesome allegations against Dayshawn Preston, 20, who is accused of keeping the 19-year-old woman prisoner.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton spar over who is most qualified to represent black voters

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, left, pauses as Hillary Rodham Clinton watches during a Democratic presidential primary debate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spent a critical debate Thursday night taking turns taking credit over who was best suited to represent the interests of African-American voters.

Iranian official says that U.S. Republicans tried to delay prisoner exchange until 2016 election

TEHRAN, IRAN - DECEMBER 17, 2014: General Ali Shamkhani the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran photographed in its headquarters on December 17, 2014 in Tehran, Iran. Shamkhani served as the commander of the IRGC navy with the rank of rear admiral. Later he also commanded the Artesh navy in addition to the IRGC navy. Then he held the post of the minister of defense from August 1997 until August 2005 in the government of Mohammad Khatami. He is also military advisor to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On 10 September 2013, Shamkhani was appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council by President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo by Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images) Ali Shamkani, of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said that “Republican rivals of the current U.S. administration” wanted a delay.

Shonda Rhimes just won’t leave Meredith Grey alone

EXCLUSIVE NYPD Officer Craig Furlani, who helped handcuff Eric Garner, testifies in front of grand jury investigating civil rights violations

This undated family photo provided by the National Action Network, Saturday, July 19, 2014, shows Eric Garner. Garner was confronted by police trying to arrest him on suspicion of selling untaxed, loose cigarettes on a Staten Island sidewalk, authorities said. The 6-foot-3, 350-pound Garner became irate, denying the charges and refusing to be handcuffed before one of the officers placed him in what Police Commissioner William Bratton said appeared to be a chokehold, according to partial video of the encounter obtained by the New York Daily News. (AP Photo/Family photo via National Action Network) An NYPD cop who helped handcuff Eric Garner after he was wrestled to the pavement by another officer using a fatal chokehold testified Thursday before a federal grand jury in Brooklyn.

16-year-old boy fatally shot in the face in Brooklyn apartment

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The shooting took place in a second-floor apartment of a building on Miller Ave., near New Lots Ave., in East New York, sources said.

Texas boy, 4, killed by barbecue pit shaped like giant gun

Byan Jara, 4, of Liberty County, Texas, was crushed by this barbecue grill when it fell on top of him. Four-year-old Bryan Jara was playing outside near his home in Liberty County, east of Houston, when he is thought to have tried climbing on the giant gun grill and it fell on top of him on Tuesday.

SEE IT Taylor Swift's brother chucks Yeezys after Kanye's trash talk

Arkansas judge charged with negligent homicide after toddler son dies following 5 hours in hot car

Garland County Circuit Judge Wade Naramore, 36, faces a charge of negligent homicide in the hot-car death of his 17-month-old son, Thomas Naramore, who was found July 24 in a vehicle at Fairoaks Place and James Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Circuit Judge Wade Naramore’s son Thomas died last July after being left in an overheated vehicle for about five hours.

BBRRRR! De Blasio urges New Yorkers to stay inside as temps dip below freezing

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 07: A woman tries to stay warm while waiting for a bus in Coney Island during subzero cold weather in the Brooklyn borough on January 7, 2014 in New York City. A "polar vortex" carrying Arctic air and wind gusts of up to 50 mph has engulfed New York City and much of the Northeast making for life threatening weather conditions. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) The temps will begin dipping early Friday, and continue down all weekend, possibly hitting zero by late Saturday.

Pennsylvania college forced to close dining hall after mystery illness affects 185 students

A SEPT. 3, 2013 PHOTO Ursinus College was forced to close its cafeteria after an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness Tuesday. The bug has caused prolonged bouts of vomiting as well as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Zika virus infection danger will increase as weather gets warmer

epa05152810 An Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue fever and Zika virus, is pictured at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Insect Pest Control Laboratory in Seibersdorf, Austria, 10 February 2016. Several Latin American countries searching for ways to control Zika-carrying mosquitoes have recently turned to the IAEA for help. Brazil, El Salvador and several other Central American countries have expressed interest in using technology to sterilize male mosquitoes by irradiating them to drive down populations of the insect. Experts of the IAEA and the UN have developed ways to breed millions of these insects and to expose them to a few minutes of radiation, a method that does not make the animals radioactive. EPA/CHRISTIAN BRUNA There’s 'virtually no risk' of contracting the mosquito-born virus in New York right now — but officials are concerned that could change.

BLAME GAME: Caitlyn wants another driver to take responsibility

News says tragic justice served in manslaughter conviction of NYPD cop for Akai Gurley's killing

Found guilty After due deliberation, 12 New Yorkers justifiably found their peer, rookie NYPD Officer Peter Liang, guilty of manslaughter.

EXCLUSIVE Man nabbed for waving what appeared to be gun on Channel 4 live TV outside Brooklyn court

Michael George of Channel 4 was reporting outside Brooklyn Supreme Court on the trial of NYPD Officer Peter Liang Wednesday when a man (r.) walked into the shot and waved what looked like a pistol. A suspect was taken into custody for crashing a WNBC/Channel 4 live broadcast flashing what appeared to be a silver pistol, officials said.

WERNICK Childhood arrivals can take trip abroad under 2012 program

NEWARK, NJ - AUGUST 24: A woman arriving from overseas gives paperwork to a border control officer upon arriving into Newark International Airport August 24, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey. Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection are introducing are introducing the Global Entry program, which allows pre-screening and approval of travelers and faster trips through customs and passport lines upon arriving into the United States. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images) USCIS granted me Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and advanced parole, will immigration keep my document when I return?

GREENMAN Bernie Sanders does nothing to show he could live up to his word

In this Feb. 9, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a primary night watch party at Concord High School in Concord, N.H. Sanders is giving Hillary Clinton a run for her money, $27 at a time. The insurgent Democratic presidential candidate’s success with low-dollar online fundraising perfectly complements his denouncement of big money in politics. He’s making big money, all right, but in little increments from average people.(AP Photo/John Minchillo) Nobody doubts Bernie Sanders' earnestness. What they doubt is his ability to get things done.

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exclusive New York City day care violations slip through the cracks, can be hard to track down

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi In New York City's day care maze, sometimes it's what a parent can't see that matters most.

Mentally disabled Canadian man missing since 1986 found after he recovers from head injury that made him forget his identity

Edgar Latulip was 21 when he wandered away from his group home in Kitchener in September 1986, he was found nearly 30 years after his disappearance in Ontario. A mentally disabled Canadian man who went missing in 1986 and hurt his head was found after he recalled his lost identity.

Killed Md. sheriff's deputies remembered as heroes

FBMD01000a9c0d0000588b000012050100000e0100c2190100022e010093c801002ce90100040402008e200200374e0300 Two Maryland sheriff’s deputies killed by a wanted gunman will be remembered as heroes, officials said.

Cleveland mayor apologizes to Tamir Rice’s family over $500 ambulance bill

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson opened a City Hall news conference on February 11, 2016 by apologizing to the family of Tamir Rice for the city having sent the administrator of the boy’s estate a “decedent’s last dying expense” claim of $500 for ambulance services. The mayor of Cleveland apologized Thursday to the family of Tamir Rice for filing a $500 bill for ambulance services.

Cosby's wife Camille can't 'Bill' out of deposition in defamation case

Female suicide bomber pair kill at least 58 in Nigerian refugee camp

WEDNESDAY FEB 10 2016 FILE PHOTO Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up in a northeastern Nigerian refugee camp, killing at least 58 people, officials said Wednesday.

Bicyclist struck and killed by crane truck in Tribeca

Cops were loading a mangled bicycle into the trunk of a squad car on the corner of Laight and Hudson Streets in Manhattan around 9:30 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, following a collision that involved a bicyclist and a crane truck. The cyclist, who police describe as a man in his 50s, was hit at the intersection of Hudson St. and Laight St. just after 6:40 p.m., cops said.

OVER THE TOP: Psychiatric assistant collects nearly $172G in extra compensation as state agency OT jumps 8.3%

Data from State Controller Thomas DiNapoli’s office shows state agency overtime jumped by 8.3% in 2015 over 2014 to a record $716.1 million. State Controller Thomas DiNapoli’s office shows state agency overtime jumped by 8.3% in 2015 over 2014 to a record $716.1 million.

Seven innocents spend time in jail for new A&E show '60 Days In'

This image released by A&E Networks shows a scene from "60 Days In," a 12-episode series about a group of innocent civilians who spent two months in an Indiana jail. The series premieres with a double episode on March 10 on A&E. (A&E Networks via AP) Seven innocent civilians agreed to spend two months in an Indiana jail and have their experiences filmed for an A&E Network series.
Autos

Nissan Armada drops at Chicago 2016

Nissan released details for the 2017 Armada SUV, which is due to hit dealerships this summer. The brand's signature full-size SUV is set to hit dealerships this summer.

Chicago Auto Show: Nissan drops the details on 2017 Titan

Nissan's new Titan pickup has impressed reviewers and buyers so far, and now the rest of the range is here to follow suit. Nissan's critically-acclaimed Titan XD pickup now has a full range of V-8-powered siblings, freshly revealed at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show.

Hybrid, plug-in Kia Optimas debut at Chicago Auto Show

Kia rolled out a pair of fuel efficient Optima hybrids during the Chicago Auto Show. Kia goes green in Chicago with environmentally-friendly lineup.

Kia hybrid crossover set for reveal

The Kia Niro is the South Korean automaker's first dedicated hybrid model.  Kia’s new hybrid crossover is ready to roll for its Windy City unveiling.

New-look Hyundai Santa Fe arrives at Chicago Auto Show

The Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport both made their debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are both on display in Chicago.

Return of the Hatch: New Civic Hatchback to debut in Geneva

Honda will bring a prototype of its upcoming installment of the Civic Hatchback to next month's Geneva Motor Show. Honda's Geneva Motor Show lineup will also include Clarity Fuel Cell, NSX and Africa Twin motorcycle
New York

Bigoted ex-cabbie claims he attacked, robbed Chinese women in Queens over poor tips

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance identifying the individual wanted for a robbery within the confines of the 109th Precinct in Queens. Details are as follows: Key Lee, who is Korean, was arraigned Thursday, his 34th birthday, on charges including robbery and assault, both as a hate crime. He was ordered held on $500,000 bail.

Teens busted in beating of postal worker at Brooklyn deli

Video of the assualt on mailman Abdel Khakaily, 50, inside the Genuine Deli in Fort Greene on Wednesday by four young men. Mailman Abdel Khalaily, 50, was wearing his uniform when a large group taunted him inside the Genuine Deli in Fort Greene on Feb. 3, then pummeled him as he tried to chase them off.

Fire kills man, 74, in his Queens home

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi One person is dead after a blaze at a Queens home late Thursday, authorities said.

Taxi and Limousine Commission to curb fatigue from drivers working long hours

Meera Joshi, chairwoman of New York City's Taxi & Limo Commission, listens during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Drivers for ride-hailing car services such as Uber and Lyft should be considered freelance workers rather than employees, according to Joshi, the chief regulator of New York City’s taxis. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Meera Joshi The Taxi and Limousine Commission chief said Thursday that the agency will crack down on fatigue behind the wheel after Uber drivers complained about long hours on the road.

GRISLY DISCOVERY: Skull, other human remains found in bag at Peters Field Park in Queens

NR A city Parks Department official notified authorities of the gruesome discovery of the remains in a bag near 183rd Place and Henderson Ave. in Peters Field Park in Hillside about 2:20 p.m.
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N.J. actor facing real time over fake prop gun used during indie film shoot in Woodbridge

Carlo Bellario is a comedian and actor who could be facing prison time for using a prop gun while filming a movie. New Jersey actor Carlo Bellario could be looking at five years in prison for using a fake gun during a movie shoot.

NYPD arrests mostly people of color for fare beating, stats show

00037909 The overwhelming majority of New Yorkers arrested for fare-beating by the NYPD in 2015 were people of color.

NY pol vows to pass bill removing sales tax on tampons, other feminine hygiene products

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Driver convicted in death of cop responding to L.I.E crash

James Ryan faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced March 9. Jurors convicted a motorist in the 2012 death of a Nassau County police officer who responded to a crash on the Long Island Expressway.
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Beltran could retire after season, loves Yankees' bullpen

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Giants cut Beason, 2 others, clear $12 million in cap space

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Chipper Jones says Mets are his World Series pick in 2016

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Tennessee football rape scandal takes turn in latest suit

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