Saturday, April 30, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

INTERN GETS PAID: Former Rolling Stone intern paralyzed in fall off Brooklyn luxury apartment building roof wins $43M verdict

An aspiring writer won a $43 million verdict from a Brooklyn jury after his budding career was cut short.

ALABAMA TRAGEDY: Mother and father pass away within 48 hours of each other leaving behind their six children

Jennifer Norsworthy posted a photo with her husband Toby to Facebook. She wrote, “A wonderful evening out with my hubby after a great day....could not love this man more!!! — feeling blessed.” A beloved Alabama couple died just hours apart in separate health-related incidents, leaving their six children orphaned.

DO YOU EVEN PARENT, BRO? Personal trainer arrested for leaving 8-month-old infant in car while working out with client in Hollywood gym

The 24 Hour Fitness gym at 5300 Lankershim Boulevard #100, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Solomon Allen, 25, was taken into custody after a maintenance worker at a parking lot near a 24 Hour Fitness hear the 8-month-old’s crying.

Virginia fire chief says that website should be shut down after firefighter targeted with vile comments commits suicide

Fairfax County, Virginia, Fire Chief / Fire Marshal Richard R. Bowers Jr. speaks on April 29, 2016, regarding possible cyberbullying on the Fairfax Underground website of Nicole Mittendorff, deceased firefighter. Richie Bowers said on Friday that Fairfax Underground should remove “lewd and horrible” remarks made about Nicole Mittendorff.

Former Navy hero sentenced to 78 months in prison for selling information for prostitutes, theater tickets

FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 2010 PHOTO. A Navy commander who fled Cambodia's killing fields to become a decorated U.S. military officer was sentenced to 78 months in prison.

Karrine Steffans claims she was one of Jay Z’s former ‘Beckys’

Three men assault man in Queens while one yelled 'Isis-Isis’ at the victim

114 Precinct Assualt (RMA# 1214-16): The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance identifying the (3) individual's depicted in the attached surveillance video in regards to an assault that occurred within the confines of the 114th Precinct in Astoria, Queens. Details are as follows: Police released surveillance footage of three men who beat a man in Queens and yelled "Isis-Isis," officials said.

Connecticut man arrested for carrying loaded gun at LaGuardia Airport

Port Authorty police found this loaded Ruger .380 semi-automatic handgun in the laptop bag of John Rodrigues, 52, of Meadows End Road in Monroe, N.Y. at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Thursday, April 27, 2016 Authorities discovered he was carrying a handgun during a security screening at LaGuardia Airport.

EXCLUSIVE Number of homeless families living in NYC shelter system now at record levels

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 21: A homeless man rests on the street on December 21, 2015 in New York City. On Monday the homeless advocacy group Picture the Homeless joined supporters and homeless individuals at a news conference to announce a plan for legal action against New York City's treatment of the homeless. Homelessness in New York City is at an all time high despite the liberal administration of Bill de Blasio. Picture the Homeless accused the city and police of targeting the homeless by forcing them to move from public spaces and for confiscating their property. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) The number of families living in the city’s shelter system is now at record levels, with 12,302 parents and kids calling a shelter home.

Patton Oswalt breaks silence on death of wife Michelle McNamara

U.S. spy court rejects zero applications for surveillance in 2015

Muslim American Zabie Mansoory, 23, monitors a Facebook discussion board while watching President Barack Obama's televised coverage of President Barack Obama's speech from Cairo University, in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles, early Thursday June 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas) The court received 1,457 requests last year on behalf of the National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

EXCLUSIVE 'I SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD': NYCHA worker’s face severely torn up by pit bulls who mauled him as he tried to collect late rent from Bronx tenant

A NYCHA worker trying to collect rent from a delinquent Bronx tenant was hospitalized after two pit bulls mauled him and “gnawed” his face.

Rapper Bobby Shmurda suing NYPD over alleged false arrest on gun, drug charges

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Rapper Bobby Shmurda wants to get paid by the city for an alleged false arrest on gun and drug charges by the NYPD.

Six-story residential building collapses in heavy rain

Kenya Red Cross personnel work at the site of a building collapse in Nairobi, Kenya, Saturday, April 30, 2016. A six-story residential building in a low income area of the Kenyan capital collapsed Friday under heavy rain and flooding, trapping an unknown number of people in the rubble, Kenyan officials said.(AP Photo/Sayyid Abdul Azim) Nairobi police say 7 people confirmed dead in collapse of residential building.

SEE IT Kelly brings up Michael's divorces in awkward 'Live!' bit

SHE'LL DIE BEHIND BARS: Colorado woman who cut baby from womb of stranger is sentenced to 100 years in prison

Dynel Lane (r.), 36, will likely die behind bars for the March 2015 attack on Michelle Wilkins (l.), who was nearly eight months pregnant at the time.

Crews remove 60,000-ton rotting whale carcass from Southern California beach

MAGS OUT; LOS ANGELES TIMES OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT Crews on Friday finished removing the 60,000-ton carcass of a rotting whale from a Southern California beach.

HOT POTATOES: Border patrol cops seize $4M worth of heroin, cocaine found in exotic vegetable shipment in Brooklyn

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered approximately 121 pounds of heroin and eight pounds of cocaine in a shipping container of vegetables that was moving from Ecuador to Miami, FL through the Red Hook Container Terminal in Brooklyn, N.Y. Drug-sniffing dogs found more than spuds in a shipment of exotic vegetables from South America.

'SHAMED FOR HAVING BREASTS': Tennessee teen ridiculed at prom for 'revealing' dress

Amy, a Maryville TN student, was told her prom dress was too revealing by school admin. A Tennessee community is in uproar after a high school student was brought to tears at her prom, according to a Facebook post.

BYE BYE, BIKINI: Lara Stone ditches swimsuit top for beach shoot

Philadelphia drug dealers stamping image of NBA star Steph Curry on heroin bags

Philadelphia drug dealers looking to market their heroin as top of the line are stamping packets with the likeness of Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry. Regional transit police chief Thomas Nestel tweeted a picture of several packets featuring Curry’s face and name. His caption read, "Thinking Steph Curry wouldn’t be happy that he is this week’s brand for heroin in Philly." Chief Thomas Nestel says he hasn’t seen drug dealers taking the names of other athletes or celebrities to promote their wares.

Firefighters who donated bone marrow say it’s an ‘honor’ to meet recipients whose lives they saved

FDNY fireman, Frederick Perdue, bone marrow donor, meets the recipient, Jonathon Ragland. Fire Commissioner Nigro and the New York Blood Center Honor FDNY bone marrow donors. This is the 12th anniversary of the "Honor Roll of Life". These FDNY firefighters donated their bone marrow to save recipients that they met for the first time Friday, April 29, 2016.(Richard Harbus for New York Daily News) Two bravest who donated bone marrow finally got to meet the people whose lives they saved at an emotional ceremony Friday.

Man shot dead in Brooklyn was released from prison two months ago after 14-year drug stint

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Charles Jones, 41, was shot in the head and torso across from a public school on Pennsylvania Ave. near Livonia Ave. in East New York about 10:30 a.m., police said.

Yankees president warns GOP not to deny Trump nomination

New York Yankees president Randy Levine speaks during a news conference at Yankee Stadium regarding the upcoming Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Boston College, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, in the Bronx borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Yankees president Randy Levine warned the GOP not to deny Donald Trump the nomination or there will be hell to pay.

‘Real Housewife’ Kim Richards dodges real jail time after warrant

Fetus found in Texas woman’s purse during arrest for drug possession

Bernadette Rivera, 32, was found with a fetus in her purse during an arrest for drug possession. A fetus was discovered inside a San Antonio woman's purse while she was being arrested for drugs in a park Thursday night.

80-year-old woman fatally shoots intruder who broke into Washington state home and stabbed her husband

An 80-year-old Washington state woman shot and killed a 25-year-old man who after he allegedly broke into her house and stabbed her 75-year-old husband Thursday night, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said An 80-year-old woman in Washington state fatally shot a man who broke into her home and stabbed her husband.

'HE'S BEEN GONE MY WHOLE LIFE': Austin Rivers on Doc says he knows father 'as strictly basketball'

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 31: Doc Rivers and Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 31, 2015 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/NBAE via Getty Images Doc Rivers, a former NBA Coach of the Year, didn’t win any Father of the Year awards.

Verizon workers strike outside Hampton Inn where company has reinforcements staying

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Striking Verizon workers targeted a Hampton Inn Friday morning — blowing horns and whistles outside the Manhattan hotel.
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AUTO NEWS ROUND-UP Google, Fiat Chrysler partner up, affordable Teslas, and more

google logo sergio marchionne press conference Turns out Ford is going to get a long-range EV and Mitsubishi didn't cheat in the U.S. All this and more in today's Daily Drive Thru.

BEST OF BEIJING: SUVs & sports cars shine at Auto China 2016

Crossovers and concepts were all the rage at this year's Beijing Auto Show, as well as a few surprise sports cars. China is officially the world's largest car market, and automakers are playing along. Here are our favorites from Auto China 2016.

PHOTOS BIG DEBUTS IN LITTLE CHINA: Beijing Auto Show top car debuts

Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE These are the best debuts from Beijing's 14th biennial auto show.

SEE IT CHECK YOUR MIRRORS: Driver reverses into busy street and doesn’t stop

Driver in Ukraine backs on to busy street and crashes Whoever was behind the wheel of this car just refused to stop going in reverse.

SEE IT SWEDISH VS. ITALIAN ENGINEERING: Fiat crashes into Volvo, Fiat gets destroyed

Fiat gets crushed in crash with Volvo Are Volvos made of steel? This video will certainly make you wonder if that’s true.

REVIEW MORE REASON TO THINK 'KIA': 2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo

2016-Kia-Optima-LX-Platinum-Graphite front quarter The LX 1.6T trim replaces Kia’s ‘Eco’ Optima for 2016, but can a new badge and new moves make up for fuel-saving drawbacks?
New York

Chuck Schumer promises comprehensive immigration reform next year to CUNY/Daily News Citizenship NOW! hotline volunteers

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer speaks at the2016 Citizenship Now Call-In as New York Daily News Columnist Allan Wernick, left, and Daily News Editorial Board Editor Arthur Browne listen to the senator at Guttman Community College Friday, April 29, 2016 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) Sen. Chuck Schumer promised volunteers that, if he were to become Senate majority leader, reform will be passed "very fast."

Bronx man’s death ruled homicide after he succumbs to gunshot wound he suffered as a teen six years ago

Daryl Strong died at Stony Brook University Hospital on April 9, six years after he was shot at 19 in the chest and pelvis. A Bronx man shot as a teenager six years ago died earlier this month — and his death has been declared a homicide, officials said Friday.

Harlem teacher accused of assault ordered to hire legal advisor

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Harlem school teacher accused of assaulting a 7-year-old special needs student was ordered to hire a legal advisor.

Pulaski Bridge gets bike lane, putting end to small space shared by pedestrians, cyclists

Cyclists and pedestrians no longer need to fight for space on the Pulaski Bridge. Cyclists and pedestrians will no longer have to fight for space on a bridge linking two popular Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods.

NYCHA ‘Flexible Operations’ schedule for housing project workers approved, will debut in June

Akai Gurley, photo posted on Facebook by his sister Akisha Pringle. A NYCHA work schedule shake-up that would change the banker’s hours enjoyed by its 8,000 union maintenance workers was approved for a four-month trial run.
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Brooklyn day care center investigated for mismanaged records

Inner Force’s enrollment was frozen on April 7 “due to concerns with Inner Force’s administrative records management.” A probe has been launched into a Brooklyn day care center suspected of mismanaging records, the Daily News has learned.

Coalition of Jewish leaders backs Child Victims Act to end New York's statute of limitations law

Not Released (NR) The use of Washington Post images for political advertising or endorsements is not permitted. A coalition of more than 130 Jewish leaders now back the Child Victims Act which would eliminate the statute of limitation in New York.

Long Island Dem rejected $100G donation because it seemed illegal

Newly re-elected New York State Assemblyman Phil Ramos, left applauds Senate, New York State Senator Brian X. Foley as he speaks to his supporter after conceding to his opponent, Republican Lee Zelden at the Suffolk County Democratic Committee Headquarters at the Islandia Marriott on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Islandia, N.Y. At right is Suffolk County Democratic Committee Chairman Richard Schaffer. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) The head of the Suffolk Democratic Committee turned down a $100,000 donation because it sounded illegal.

Hundreds of construction workers attend Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony to honor 17 workers killed at New York construction sites in 2015

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Fallen hardhat workers were mourned Thursday by labor unions, community groups and elected officials in honor of Workers’ Memorial Day.
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New York Jets first-round pick Darron Lee, of Ohio State, speaks during a news conference Friday, April 29, 2016, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Darron Lee surely doesn't lack for confidence.

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HARRISON, NJ - MARCH 6: Lloyd Sam #10 of New York Red Bulls (L) fights for the ball with Jonathan Osorio #21 of Toronto FC during their match at Red Bull Arena on March 6, 2016 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) The Red Bulls made a resounding return to form Friday night over the team atop the MLS standings, dominating FC Dallas throughout a 4-0 win.
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