Tuesday, May 24, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

'ONE LIE AFTER ANOTHER': NYPD officers accused of making up or changing their stories about Brooklyn man's brutal beatdown at his gay pride house party

Jabbar Campbell was busted on trumped-up charges three years ago, his lawyer says.

EXCLUSIVE 'I GUESS LARRY’S NOT PART OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT': Lawyers claim jury awarded man $15M because they were anti-cop — but the plaintiff IS a cop!

City lawyers are arguing the jury that awarded $15 million to a plaintiff who claimed he was falsely arrested, must have hated cops.

EXCLUSIVE ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL! NYC seeks rules to ensure taxi drives get more sleep

NR The Taxi and Limousine Commission is sending a wake-up call to drivers about the dangers of being tired behind the wheel.

GREENMAN Donald Trump’s historic bait-and-switch makes his intentions as President a mystery

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hugs a U.S. flag as he takes the stage for a campaign town hall meeting in Derry, New Hampshire, United States August 19, 2015. REUTERS/Brian Snyder SEARCH - PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2015 - FOR ALL IMAGES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY What does Donald Trump actually believe? What does he really intend to do in the Oval Office?

MOM'S BOGEY! North Carolina woman arrested on child abuse charges after letting 11-year-old drive golf cart

Julie and Scott Mall A mother who let her 11-year-old drive a golf cart is facing criminal charges.

'I’M KICKING ASS NAKED': Emilia Clarke felt 'empowered' being nude again on 'GoT'

WE MUSTACHE YOU TO LEAVE: NAACP calls for resignation after graduation facial hair fracas

Amite High School Class of 2016 valedictorian Andrew Jones, of Louisiana, was not allowed to walk across the stage during graduation because he has a goatee and opted not to shave it off. Andrew Jones’ facial hair kept him from participating in his own graduation from Amite High School.

BREAKING HIS SILENCE: 'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski tells journalist he is ready to be interviewed

dnp; Lawrence Wright, a staff writer at the New Yorker, shared a message he received from federal Supermax.

EXCLUSIVE POOR SPORT: Hate texts sent to Jewish athletic official on Staten Island over youth basketball game

Jewish Community Center of Staten Island at 1297 Arthur Kill Road. A bad sport enraged by the results of a game sent a barrage of anti-Semitic text messages.

‘Pawn Stars’ star Chumlee takes plea deal to avoid jail

Gov. Christie vetoes bill restricting guns from domestic abusers

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacts to a question about a possible state takeover of Atlantic City finances Monday, May 2, 2016, in Trenton, N.J. Financially strapped Atlantic City scraped together enough money to make a $1.8 million bond payment Monday morning, narrowly avoiding becoming the first New Jersey municipality to default on its debt in 78 years. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Christie for a second time vetoed a bill designed to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.

EXCLUSIVE THANKS, DE BLASIO! Struggling schools stop making gains after Blaz did away with letter grades

May 18th 2016 Mayor de Blasio listens the question from reporters during the press conference with business leaders to discuss mayoral control at City Hall in Manhattan, New York The questions are mostly about affordable housing, Fatal drug overdose in Staten Island eat (Jeenah Moon for New York Daily News) The de Blasio administration halted gains made by some low-performing schools when it ended letter grades, a study shows.

Woman raped on Metro train in Maryland by man who forced her into sex at knifepoint

John Prentice Hicks, 39, accused of raping a woman on the D.C. area Metro train at knifepoint in April 2016. A 39-year-old woman was raped aboard a Metro train near Washington, D.C., just after the morning rush hour.

'THEY'RE SUPPORTING PREDATORS': Senate Republicans choose to block a push to help victims of child sex abuse

They could have done the right thing - but instead Senate Republicans on Monday chose to block a push to help victims of child sex abuse.

Comedy Central doesn't care if you don't think Trevor Noah is funny

Television personality Jon Stewart (L) talks with actor Trevor Noah at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

EXCLUSIVE REST AND RECHARGE: NYC testing park benches that charge your mobile device

BENCHES - The city is getting its first Soofa benches which will let parkgoers recharge their batteries. While they rest their feet, the free charging stations will give a boost to their mobile devices. And the new benches, developed out of the MIT Media Lab, will also try to keep track of how many people visit Highbridge Park by counting the Wi-Fi enabled devices of people walking past. The city is testing some high-tech park benches, the Daily News has learned.

Diplomat's son charged with assaulting cops remains in custody

Antonio 'Rui' Dos Santos, 26, is seen in a grab from a music video for his song "Have Calor." Cops patiently tried to calm down the drunk would-be musician son of a diplomat before he lost his temper and attacked them in the Bronx.

EVEN DESPOTS KNOW HE'S LYING! North Korean official calls Trump's Kim Jong Un offer 'propaganda'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) The offer was "kind of propaganda or advertisement" in his election race, a senior North Korean official said

Masked robbers steal $120K from luggage rental office during Newark airport heist

A Continental Airlines jet taxis away from a terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport on Aug. 29, 2007 in Newark, N.J. Monday, April 14, 2008 Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc. agreed to a stock swap with Northwest Airlines Corp. in a deal that will create the world's biggest airline, pending regulatory approval. Continental Airlines Inc. says the combination of Delta and Northwest changes the competitive landscape in the airline industry, and gives the Houston-based carrier no option but to consider its own "strategic alternatives." (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) It’s unclear how the gunmen knew to target the administrative office for its trove of cash in an area closed to the public near the airport’s security checkpoint.

'F--- THAT!' Priyanka Chopra says she doesn't want to play a Bond girl

Feds probe Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on campaign donations

MANDATORY CREDIT McAuliffe is the subject of a federal investigation looking at donations to his gubernatorial campaign.

Brooklyn man pleads not guilty to bribing cops for gun permits

Alex Lichtenstein, aka "Shaya" is seen leaving Manhattan Federal Court on May 24th, 2016 in New York. Lichtenstein was arrested for bribery in connection with NYPD-issued gun licenses. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News)   Alex Lichtenstein is accused of giving cash and gifts to cops for expedited gun permits.

Father, girlfriend of Rikers inmate tried to hire hitman to kill witnesses

Richard A Brown, District Attorney for Queens County, during a Press Conference held in at his office in the Queens Criminal Courthouse Thursday, June 11th 2015 in Kew Gardens, Queens. The district Attorney announced a 12 count indictment charging Demetrius Blackwell with the murder of New York City Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Officer Erik Jansen last month. The father and girlfriend of a Rikers inmate allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill multiple witnesses, the Queens District Attorney said.

New York City will soften penalties for minor crimes such as littering, public drinking and urination

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Penalties for a host of minor offenses will be eased under a sweeping package of criminal justice legislation.

HAILEY'S COMET: Supermodel shares sexy snaps from Florida beach

Five dead in fiery skydiving plane crash on Kauai, Hawaii

Port Allen Airport on Kuai, Hawaii. All five people aboard a small plane died in a fiery crash on Kauai Monday morning, officials said.

Utah LGBT pioneer dead in house fire; estranged husband arrested

This photo provided by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office shows Craig Crawford. Crawford has been arrested on accusations he killed his estranged husband, a 72-year-old restaurateur, by intentionally setting fire to their Salt Lake City house on Sunday, May 22, 2016. The victim is John Williams, owner of the popular Market Street Grill. (Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office via AP) Craig Crawford was booked after the blaze on Sunday killed John Williams, the owner of the Market Street Grill and other restaurants.

Pittsburgh man convicted of murdering Iowa lawmaker’s two sisters

This undated photo provided by the Pittsburgh Police shows Allen Darell Wade. Pittsburgh police charged Wade on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, with killing 44-year-old Susan Wolf and her sister, 38-year-old Sarah Wolfe during a break-in and robbery at their home. Their bodies were found Feb. 7, 2014. The two were sisters of an Iowa state lawmaker. According to police, Wade was arrested Wednesday afternoon. (AP Photo/Pittsburgh Police) Allegheny County jurors found Allen Wade, 45, guilty on all charges brought against him, including criminal homicide, robbery and burglary.

GREENE Trump finds special breed of blind justice to be his running mate

May 20, 2016 photo Donald Trump has found his running mate.
Autos

Google's flypaper hood, GM's cash compensation offer, and more

google-autonomous-car We've also got the latest electric vehicle news and a concept debut from Aston Martin in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

SEE IT Camaro speeds down road, loses control, and crashes

Camaro crash damage When you own a beautiful Camaro drag car, it’s best not to crash it with everyone watching.

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.

SEE IT VIDEO: Toyota Supra MK4 driver has trouble in neighborhood

Toyota Supra MK4 loses control and crashes into house It’s all fun and games until you crash into somebody’s living room.

PHOTOS The Stunning 2016 Mazda CX-9 is more than just a pretty face

2016 Mazda CX-9 gray front The beautiful 2016 Mazda CX-9 represents a new generation for the brand, and hopes to elevate them to new heights globally.

RATINGS AND REVIEW 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is the hybrid luxury SUV of the future

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e silver Front Quarter parked It may seem like a ploy to meet efficiency numbers, but the BMW X5 xDrive40e hybrid is the future of the luxury SUV.
New York

CHALK IT UP AS A W! MTA approves service plan for W subway line

The "W" line subway train carries riders in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. A single ride on New York City buses and subways will rise 50 cents to $2.50 on May 31 under a "doomsday" budget plan approved by the state Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board today. About 1,100 of the authority's 70,000 employees will be laid off, and service cuts will be implemented -- including the elimination of the W and Z trains. Photographer: Jin Lee/Bloomberg News Monday when the MTA voted in favor of a new service plan in the ongoing saga of the new Second Ave. subway.

Judge delays vote for NYC correction officers union president

COBA President Norman Seabrook speaks at a town hall style meeting about Rikers Island Reform at National Action Network on 145th st. Manhattan, New York. Monday, February 22nd, 2016. (Angus Mordant for New York Daily News) Leadership elections in the correction officers union will be delayed until a judge can decide if the incumbent president will be opposed.

French fry shop in East Village gas explosion reopens in new spot

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A beloved french fry shop is back 14 months later after being destroyed in a deadly gas blast.

NYPD will expand neighborhood policing program to 40 precincts

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The NYPD’s neighborhood policing program will expand to 40 precincts next year, department brass said Monday.

Drivers weigh plea deal for deadly two-car crash in Brooklyn

Gerrard Herbert (l) and Richard Roman-Santos, (r) who are charged with vehicular manslaughter, at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn for a scheduled court hearing. Brooklyn, New York, Monday, May 23, 2016. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News) The two strangers were indicted for the reckless death of a Brooklyn woman.
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NYCHA to hire outside lawyers to handle federal probe of practices

NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye and her team launch new mobile APP "MY NYCHA", allowing residents to make repair requests from anywhere, anytime. You can now create, schedule, and manage work tickets via their mobile devices (smartphones or tablets). The city Housing Authority plans to hire an outside law firm to handle an ongoing federal investigation of its practices.

Advocates want Cuomo to pump $13M into struggling N.Y. schools

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The state must cough up $13 million in aid for struggling public schools, advocates claim in a letter sent to the Cuomo administration.

H.S. football star's trial for shooting three goes to jury

Rahmel Ashby, a star running back at Grand Street Campus High School, at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where he is on trial for attempted murder. Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, May 10, 2016. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News) Jurors were told to focus on facts during closing arguments in the case.

Construction worker, 21, shot three times after robbery attempt at Brooklyn job site

Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center A 21-year-old construction worker was shot three times after a crook tried to rob him as he left a Brooklyn job site Monday morning.
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