Monday, March 21, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS


'I WANT TO GO HOME': Heartless squatter took dying Harlem woman's NYCHA apartment, forcing her to stay in nursing home where she was raped 6 years prior

All Patricia Phillip wanted to do was live out her days in her apartment in Harlem’s Taft Houses — but her home was no longer hers.

Texas man killed in Houston carjacking, just weeks after getting caught having sex with mistress on Vegas Ferris wheel

A Texas man accused of having sex on a Las Vegas Ferris wheel in February was killed in a carjacking, authorities said.

EXCLUSIVE NOW THEY'LL 'SEE' THEMSELVES! MTA ad campaign to show real New Yorkers who actually did 'say something'

The New Yorkers who saw something and said something will be featured in a new ad campaign that puts a human face on a well-known post-9/11 slogan. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday will roll out an updated “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign with a fresh motto added, “New Yorkers Keep New York SafeThe agency’s ninth redesign of the anti-terrorism campaign will feature testimonials from 56 New Yorkers who spotted something or someone suspiciou. The ad campaign will feature testimonials from 56 New Yorkers who spotted something or someone suspicious.

RAGING RABBIT: Jersey City mall Easter Bunny brawls with shoppers — VIDEO

Video grab shows the Newport Mall Easter bunny fighting with a customer at the New Jersey mall on March 20, 2016. The man, still wearing his white suit without the head, fights with another man and they are seen being separated by onlookers and security. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/easter-bunny-throws-punches-at-nj-mall-brawl/2016/03/21/76a43d8a-ef19-11e5-a2a3-d4e9697917d1_video.html A pack of Jersey City mallrats beat up the Easter Bunny.

Ex-Penn. state trooper kills toll booth collector, retired cop in Pennsylvania Turnpike robbery, officers fatally shoot gunman

Three killed including a toll booth operator at the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Fort Littleton exit in an attempted robbery. An armed robber fatally shot two Pennsylvania Turnpike employees near a toll booth on Sunday before being killed in a gun fight with police.

KENDALL'S STYLES: Photos of Jenner, 1D's Harry leaked online due to hacker

'THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A POTHOLE': NYC cabbie thought he drove over hole in Manhattan street, not woman

Cab driver John Bangura, 68, is arraigned at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Sunday, March 20 2016. (Gardiner Anderson for New York Daily News) He thought he hit a pothole — not a human being. So says the lawyer for an alleged hit-and-run cabbie who cops say ran over a woman.

One person killed after being ejected from car during crash on Grand Central Parkway

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A two-car crash badly injured three people Sunday night, with one victim ejected, authorities said.

LOVETT PLAYING THE WAITING GAME: New York’s top Republicans have yet to endorse Trump

Donald Trump in 2014 with Carl Pala­dino, the only one of five potential Republican governor hopefuls to back him. Some of the state's most notable Republicans have so far refused to jump aboard the Donald Trump circus wagon.

White Sox players, staff complained about Adam LaRoche’s son

EXCLUSIVE Officials push to improve child abuse reporting in NY's private and religious schools

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Advocates are pushing for new legislation in Albany that aims to improve the reporting of child abuse in private and religious schools.

LUPICA Mitch McConnell and the GOP keep using the same answer as their party crumbles: 'No'

To the end the GOP in Congress do what they have done from the start with President Obama: They say “no,” this time to Merrick Garland.

Army failed to pursue AWOL soldier accused of raping teen

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE. AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BYTHE WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILL., SHERIFF'S OFFICE; MANDATORY CREDIT. The Army failed to search for a self-described sex addicted soldier who went AWOL for three months after allegedly raping a young girl.

MARCH SADNESS! Man buys $500 in fake NCAA tickets in Craigslist scam

Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) spins away from Iowa Hawkeyes guard Anthony Clemmons (5) during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Barclays Center. The 20-year-old man purchased the fraudulent tickets off of someone he met through the online classifieds site on Thursday, police said.

DARK KNIGHTMARES! Affleck doesn’t want son to see ‘Batman’

EXCLUSIVE CUNY professor accused of anti-Semitic behavior by pro-Israel group

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Zionist Organization of America, in a letter to state Sen. Jack Martins, ripped Sarah Schulman for what it called 'grotesquely false allegations' made by the professor.

Airbnb booking in Cuba eased by Obama administration

TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CLARA WRIGHT Using Airbnb to book rooms in Cuba is now easier thanks to a special authorization.

Bail bondsman springs wrong inmate in name mixup

Darren Stokes, 18, was supposed to be released, but bonds agent instead sprung a 57-year-old man with same name. An ex-con with a long rap sheet was sprung from custody by mistake.

Cuban man who feld country in 50 years ago wants Obama's visit to lead to democracy

View of a street in Havana on March 17, 2016. Hundreds of workers have been scrambling for days to touch up building facades, patch potholes and spiff up Havana's monuments ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit. Obama next week will become the first US president to visit Cuba while in office in almost a century. AFP PHOTO/YAMIL LAGEYAMIL LAGE/AFP/Getty Images Rafael Fajardo left Cuba for the U.S. in 1966, and all these years later he hasn’t given up the dream of seeing his homeland again.

Taylor Swift enjoys one of the busiest weekends of all time

NYCHA will expand hours for basic repairs at projects, in light of Peter Liang case

A NOV. 22, 2014 FILE PHOTO The fateful moment Officer Peter Liang mistakenly shot Akai Gurley in a dark stairwell at the Pink Houses, the bulb was out.

Senate Majority Leader McConnell completely rules out confirming Supreme Court nominee Garland

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he will absolutely not hold a vote for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell drew an even firmer line against confirming Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland Sunday.

Wrong Uber address may have led Jason Dalton to first victim

Jason Dalton is seen on closed circuit television during his arraignment in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, February 22, 2016. Dalton, suspected of killing six people and wounding two others in apparently random shootings, was an Uber driver who a TV station reported may have given rides to customers of the car-hailing services during the rampage. REUTERS/Kalamazoo County Court/Handout via Reuters TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. THIS PICTURE WAS PROCESSED BY REUTERS TO ENHANCE QUALITY. AN UNPROCESSED VERSION HAS BEEN PROVIDED SEPARATELY - RTX283GR Young mother Tiana Carruthers apparently came into Jason Dalton's sights thanks to an Uber request from a nearby customer.

Texas mother accused of putting 2-year-old child in oven — leaving toddler with second- and third-degree burns

FBMD01000ac0030000a4200000bc3c00005e3f00007341000038490000f66d0000a5740000017a0000587f000004c80000 Tasha Hatcher is charged with injury to a child with serious bodily injury.

Dustin Hoffman once copped a feel with Meryl Streep

Turkey suicide bomber linked to ISIS by authorities

NARCH/NARCH30 EUO TUROUT 3TP Turkey's interior minister identified the man who killed himself and four foreign tourists in Istanbul.

Richard Sherman rips NFL commissioner Goodell for ‘foolish’ rule idea: ‘He’s just a suit’

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 21: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 35-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Seahawks corner Richard Sherman ripped the NFL commissioner again on Sunday on ESPN, calling Goodell nothing more than a “suit.”

Leonardo DiCaprio says China can be climate change 'hero'

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio attends the Oscars held at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Leonardo DiCaprio praised China’s record during a trip to Beijing.

Kasich says ‘under no circumstances’ would he join Trump or Cruz ticket as VP

Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich voiced a hard no when asked if he would consider joining a Trump of Cruz ticket as a vice presidential candidate. Ohio Gov. John Kasich categorically ruled out the possibility of joining a Cruz or Trump presidential ticket as either candidate’s No. 2.
Autos

THE FAR OUT 60's... When the NY Auto Show was groovy

This overhead shot of the International Auto Show, held at the New York Coliseum, shows how diverse the show could be. Sunbeam, Simca, Aston Martin, Peugeot, Jaguar, Bentley and BMW can all be spotted in this one picture. The New York Auto Show continued its international theme through the 1960s at the annual show at the New York Coliseum. Look back at our archived shots of the auto show's most swinging moments from the decade!

DOLLARS AND SENSE. How to Budget for a New Car

Eventually, you’re going to need a new car. When that day comes, budget properly for the purchase. Eventually, you’re going to need a new car. When that day comes, budget properly for the purchase.

GET ONE WHILE YOU CAN. 2016 Hyundai Genesis Report

This is your last chance to buy a Hyundai Genesis sedan. Next year, after Hyundai officially launches its luxury division, this car will be known as the Genesis G80.

SCARY AS HELL. This almost-crash is as close as they come (VIDEO)

A driver going way too fast nearly caused an awful collision in Minnesota last September.  A driver in Minnesota gets nabbed for a DWI as he nearly causes a horrific accident in this video.

VIDEO KING OF THE ROAD. Mini Kenworth semi is the toy car you didn't know you wanted

It's OK to be jealous, we are too. This is the birthday present your parents would have given you (if they loved you).

75 YEARS OF JEEP. A look back at the all-American brand

The Wrangler is still one of the most popular SUVs in America, and is the ultimate choice for the adventurer looking to take their travels beyond the pavement. Jeep has made some awesome SUVs and trucks throughout 75 years. We take a look back at some favorites.
New York

SLASHER CAUGHT! Cops nab lunatic who wore American flag bandana as he knifed woman in Brooklyn

Gregory Alfred, 25, was caught over the weekend in Sayreville, N.J. police said Sunday.

Palm Sunday brings faithful to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Hundreds of Christians packed St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday to kick off Holy Week with the blessing of the palms a week before Easter.

N.Y. Attorney General says case against Trump University is ‘a straightforward fraud case’

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman denied that his office’s case against “Trump University” was at all political.

NY Senate has no deal on Cuomo's minimum wage push

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, R-Smithtown, speaks in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol on Monday, March 14, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) There’s no deal to hike the state minimum wage to $15 an hour, state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said Sunday.

Bratton predicts overall crime will be down in NYC this year, despite ‘homeless related issues’ remaining a major concern

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi NYPD's top cop said the city’s homeless are afraid of going to shelters because they “are not perceived to be safe.”
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Brooklyn politician moves to protect shelter dogs in bad weather

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Brooklyn lawmaker is going to the dogs with legislation that would keep the animals sheltered during bad weather.

EXCLUSIVE City Councilmember believes NYC ID should be valid for buying alcohol

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Democrat Ritchie Torres wants you to be able to buy a drink with your municipal ID card.

Man shot twice during attempted robbery outside Queens bar

Police investigate outside Pa Donde Toño Bar. The victim was listed in critical but stable condition.

EXCLUSIVE Rikers Island could be handcuffed by refusal to act on drug smuggling data in strip-search suit

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 17:  A view of the entrance to the Rikers Island prison complex where Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is being held while awaiting another bail hearing on May 17, 2011 in New York City. Strauss-Kahn was arrested on May 14 on sexual assault charges stemming for an incident with a maid at a Manhattan hotel. Strauss-Kahn was expected to announce a presidential bid for France in the coming weeks. Strauss-Kahn was transferred to Rikers on Monday after a Manhattan Criminal Court judge refused to grant him bail.  (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) The city’s own data on who is responsible for smuggling at Rikers could prove its undoing in a lawsuit alleging illegal strip searches.
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This week we continue with our look at the Sylvester Stallone "Rambo" action series with "Rambo: First Blood Part II".

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: Adrienne Warren attends the Trevor NextGen 4th Annual Fall Fete at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on October 23, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) 'Shuffle Along' star Adrienne Warren discusses playing Florence Mills and Gertrude Saunders on Broadway.
Sports

With Carmelo Anthony out, Knicks fall to Kings, 88-80

The Knicks got a taste of life without Carmelo Anthony.

Mets will have Noah Syndergaard face Royals in second game

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Oregon survives scare from St. Joe’s, holds on for 69-64 win

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Syracuse makes Sweet 16 after win over Middle Tennessee

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