Sunday, May 22, 2016

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ZOO HORROR: Two lions killed after they maul man who stripped naked, entered den at Chile zoo in apparent suicide attempt

The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was said to be in grave condition.

CROOKED MEN OF THE CLOTH: Two Tennessee pastors arrested for seeking sex with underage girl

Zubin Parakh, who served as a volunteer "creative pastor" at Lifehouse Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, sings a song in a video called "Worship" on Vimeo. He was among 32 arrested in a police sting related to prostitution and human trafficking. https://vimeo.com/85409159 Jason Kennedy and Zubin Parakh were nabbed in an undercover sting operation in Knoxville, Tenn.

EXCLUSIVE Financier charged with burglarizing model ex-wife’s home: I was concerned for daughter’s safety

**MUST CREDIT: Provided by Andrew M.J. Bernstein** Manuel Asensio says he took matters into his own hands after seeing a photo of his ex-wife, and wondering if his daughter was safe.

Johnny Manziel kicked out of Vegas nightclub after 'punching guy': report

Former Harlem drug dealer celebrates Columbia University graduation after long road back from prison

David Norman, a 67-year-old ex-con who graduated from Columbia in May 2016. David Norman’s extraordinary journey from the gritty streets of Harlem to the gleaming lawns at Columbia was studded with obstacles.

Nathan's dog days of summer: Here's what's coming soon to Coney Island

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Nathan’s 100th anniversary means 5-cent dogs. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

EXCLUSIVE Citi Bike mechanics say new cycles may look cool — but can't handle punishment

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The sleeker, faster Citi Bikes that hit the road last year may look cool, but they’re not built tough enough to last, company mechanics say.

IS IT OVER? Hillary dances away Bernie on SNL season finale

PUBLIC FIX: N.Y. Assemblyman pushes bill mandating private schools report sexual abuse

David McDonough, assemblyman (R-Merrick) Private school administrators in New York are not required to report sexual abuse allegations to law-enforcement officials.

Upstate water treatment boss admits dumping sewage into creek

Chautauqua Creek running through the gorge and forest. A former employee of an upstate New York village admits he violated the federal Clean Water Act.

Girl, 5, fatally shoots herself playing with father's handgun

Haley Moore, 5, of LaPlace, La., fatally shot herself with her father's gun. Authorities say a 5-year-old Lousiana girl shot and killed herself at home.

Petitioners demand action against ‘monster’ Staten Island Catholic school principal

Father Michael Reilly, Principal at St. Joseph by the Sea High School on Staten Island, where a studeollapsed and died yesterday during a voluntary pre-season workout with the football team, spoke to the media Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the school. As of Saturday evening, 1,629 people who signed a change.org petition calling for the removal of the Rev. Michael Reilly.

2016 summer movie guide: Daily News' top picks

Hillary Clinton blasts Donald Trump’s ‘dangerous’ NRA speech: ‘I will not pander to the gun lobby’

-- ALTERNATIVE CROP Hillary Clinton told a group that included relatives of gun violence victims that Donald Trump wanted to keep the gun lobby "happy."

FRANKFURTER FUN FACTS: All the stats about the hot dogs from Nathan's Famous on Coney Island

Nathan's hot dogs on display during a tour of the food options available at the new Yankee Stadium. Each Nathan’s hot dog is between 6½ and 7 inches long and served on a 6-inch bun, to ensure the dog sticks out at each end.

From FDR to Barbara Streisand, celebs relished Nathan's wiener

ArchNeg; Who knew hot dogs were so highbrow?

Austria gunman kills at least two after opening fire at concert

Austria OUT The unidentified shooter killed two and wounded 11 early Saturday morning near Nenzing

Calvin Harris bolts hospital when told he can't have own room

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Pal of Bronx teen slain in bed remains jailed on manslaughter rap

STUDIO of 17 y/o Ackeem Davis who was shot and killed inside one of the Pelham Parkway Houses, Bronx NY on 5/19/16 A Bronx teen spent his second day behind bars Saturday, awaiting arraignment in the fatal shooting of his friend.

Ex-con faces attempted murder charges in McDonald's shooting

Spent bullet casings are on the sidewalk and curbside (marked by orange cones) in front of McDonald's, located at 1625 Webster Ave. where at least one bullet (of several that were fired) shattered the front wiindow of the restaurant. An ex-con is accused of shooting a woman in the leg and sending shards of glass into a man’s face.

Upstate sicko faces 500 years for producing toddler porn

Jason Kopp, 40, of Liverpool, N.Y., pleaded guilty to a twisted array of child-porn charges. He faces 500 years in prison. Jason Kopp of Liverpool pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Syracuse to 22 twisted counts.

'NO REMORSE': Ex-Oklahoma City cop Holtzclaw says he 'did not come on to any of these women' in first interview since conviction

Convicted serial rapist Daniel Holtzclaw said he “will feel no remorse” for something he didn’t do in his first interview since he was sentenced to 263 years in prison for preying on black women while on patrol.

Kimberly Tripp, the 'Mini Kim Kardashian,' died of alcohol abuse

NYPD cop who pulled gun, punched man recording him in Harlem housing project a 'good' officer, colleagues say

Video appears to show an NYPD officer point a gun while making arrest in Harlem on Friday, May 20, 2016.(Courtesy NBC) Officer Risel Martinez was a top choice for the 32nd Precinct’s coveted Anti-Crime team, the source said.

Dutch climber dies on descent after summiting Mount Everest

Twitter photo of climber Eric Arnold (left), pictured on April 19, 2016, with two rope fixers. Arnold, a Dutchman, was suffering from high-altitude sickness when he died on his way back from Mount Everest’s summit in the first death reported this year on the world’s highest mountain. He pased away on May 20, 2016. Photo is captioned (in Dutch): Today at the top of the Lobuche stood in acclimatization, along with two smilingrope fixers. A 35-year-old Dutchman suffering from high-altitude sickness died on his way back from Mount Everest’s summit

Sri Lanka landslide, flood death toll reaches 73

Sri Lankan flood victims receive food packets in Wellampitiya, outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, May 21, 2016. Sri Lanka's government on Saturday raised the death toll from landslides and heavy flooding around the island nation to 73, as soldiers continued searching for scores of people missing since deadly landslides struck hill country several days ago. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka raised the death toll to 73 Sunday after landslides and heavy flooding decimated the island nation.

Four dead, 90 hurt as rioters storm Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone

epa05319989 An Iraqi protester holds a shell while another is wounded on his head during the clashes with Iraqi riot forces inside Green Zone in central Baghdad, Iraq, 20 May 2016. Protesters loyal to popular Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr breached the heavily fortified Green Zone for the second time, home to government buildings and foreign embassies in Baghdad. One protester was killed and dozens others were wounded when Iraqi Security forces fired tear gas and live bullets against the protesters as the Iraqi authorities imposed the curfew will remain in place until further notice. EPA/ALI ABBAS At least four anti-government protesters were killed and 90 injured when security forces ejected them from Baghdad's Green Zone.
Autos

Uber, GM test autonomous cars, Google debuts Android N, and more

uber-autonomous-pittsburgh-ford-fusion We've also got ethanol blending and just a pinch of politics in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

SEE IT ALMOST GNARLY: Skater avoids getting struck by oncoming car

Skater barely avoids getting hit by oncoming car This lucky skateboarder is happy to be alive after nearly getting hit by a car.

LIST TEEN MACHINES: Best new cars for teen drivers under $20,000

Thanks to standard all-wheel drive and great crash test ratings, the Subaru Impreza is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and an excellent first car for a teen driver. Many parents buy used, but if you want the latest and greatest for your teen, these are the 6 safest cars you can buy on a budget.

SEE IT IS THAT COVERED? Rhino attacks people in car on Safari

Rhino charges suv full of tourists on a safari Going on a safari seems cool, until a rhino attacks.

GALLERY 2016 Mini Convertible is a smile-inducing ride

2016 Mini Cooper Convertible blue side There are a billion ways to customize your Mini Cooper Convertible, which makes it a truly unique vehicle.

REVIEW FUN IN THE SUN: 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible first drive

Mini gave us a slew of Cooper and Cooper S models for a trip down the Jersey shore on a sunny May day to find out just how much better it is. No surprise, a Mini Convertible is exactly what you’d expect it to be. But thanks to a few tweaks, it’s now more livable.
New York

Cops search East New York for woman suspected in double shooting

NYPD Emergency Services on the scene of a suspected drug lab where a woman was shot on Livonia Ave. and Wyona Street in Brownsville, Brooklyn by a 35 year-old black woman. A Level One mobilization was called. Brooklyn, New York May 21, 2016 (Kevin C Downs for New York Daily News) Cops in body armor were called into an East New York home after a 27-year-old woman and 15-year-old girl were shot during an argument.

State reopens Adirondacks, Catskills campgrounds for season

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and his girlfriend Sandra Lee paddle with teammates during a rafting competition during the Adirondack Challenge on the Indian River on Sunday, July 20, 2014, in Indian Lake, N.Y. Cuomo and Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin are squaring off in the rafting race meant to highlight the Adirondacks' recreational opportunities. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) Gov. Cuomo’s administration announced the annual reopening of the campgrounds on Friday.

East Harlem garden store whose blaze shut down Metro-North service held gas without permits

ALTERNATE CROP OF NYR101; AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. THIS IMAGE MAY BE USED ONLY FOR 14 DAYS FROM THE TIME OF TRANSMISSION; NO ARCHIV The garden supply store that caught fire, leading to a suspension of Metro-North service was holding gasoline without proper permits.

Queens fire leaves bedridden elderly woman, her aide in critical condition

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Queens house fire left a bedridden elderly woman and her home health aide in critical condition.

SUV crushes 72-year-old woman in Queens

NYPD Officers investigate the scene on 52nd Street in Queens where an elderly woman was struck by an SUV backing up the street, Friday, May 20, 2016. (Jeff Bachner/New York Daily News) A 72-year-old woman was crushed when the SUV backed up over her.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Access-A-Ride overhaul gets OK, allows disabled people appeals

Wheelchair bound and blind individuals protested the plan to slash the state's Access-A-Ride program $40 million this year and $80 million next year outside of 135 West 23rd Street today December 6, 2009. Going forward, applicants who were denied or granted limited privileges will get to know why the decision was made.

Family of Brooklyn mom found dead with throat slit want justice

Tony Herbert with family members of Sharon Whigham at a press conference. Sharon Whigham of Red Hook Brooklyn was found dead on Thursday on a Red Hook bench with her throat slashed. New York May 20, 2016 (Kevin C Downs for New York Daily News) The family of a Red Hook mom of seven found dead on a bench with her throat slit called for justice Friday.

Cops release photo of perv who slapped woman on buttocks in Queens subway station

A pervert with itchy hands is the target of NYPD after he slapped the buttocks of a 23-year-old woman at the J-train Jamaica Center subway station in Queens on May 20, 2016. She managed to snap a photo of her attacker before fleeing to the streets. Cops released a photo Friday of a twisted perv who slapped the buttocks of a 23-year-old woman at a Queens subway station.

Private investigator who paid off cop to get inside information spared jail time to his family’s delight

The judge told Dwyer he'd already "jeopardized your livelihood and embarrassed yourself and your family." A private investigator who paid off a cop to get information to help his indigent clients was sentenced to five years probation.
Daily News Video

podcast 'Big Trouble in Little China' was way ahead of its time : For the Love of Movies

Film poster for the 1986 cult classic, John Carpenter's 'Big Trouble in Little China'. It's all in the reflexes.

video Funny lady Elisabeth Jakovenko talks Vine, doing MTV and meeting Ron Howard

Elisabeth Jakovenko did a Christmas-themed Vine with director Ron Howard. Comedian Elisabeth Jakovenko achieved millions of loops on Vine and translated that into a successful comedy career.
Sports

How a walk-on physics major transformed from a shortstop into the Red Storm's ace

MAY 11, 2016 PHOTO Thomas Hackimer is a rare breed, practicing a dying craft. In an era dominated by flamethrowing pitchers as big and tall as redwoods, Hackimer stands apart from the crowd. And if you think his smaller stature or slower velocity sets him apart from the crowd, just wait until you see his delivery.

Lucas Duda scratched from Mets' lineup Saturday, team worried could be disc issue

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Lucas Duda was scratched from Saturday's Mets lineup after being examined by a doctor .

END ZONE After defying odds as player, Jeff Hornacek may be man to do same with Knicks

Not Released (NR) There is a framed photograph of two 1992 NBA All Stars affixed to a wood-paneled wall in the finished basement.

Why Giants' Harry Carson won't let grandson play football

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Harry Carson is still a giant. Sixty-two is a frail age for linebackers, but he strides purposefully on this day.
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