Wednesday, May 25, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

TRAGEDY ON L.I. EXPRESSWAY: Off-duty NYPD officer strikes disabled car on highway, killing 2 stranded motorists

A man and a woman were killed on the Long Island Expressway when an off-duty NYPD cop hit their disabled car and hurled it into them.

'MIRACLE' ON SALE: Why Jim Craig is selling his 1980 USA Hockey memorabilia, including his Olympic gold medal

Jim Craig announced he would be auctioning off nearly all of his Olympics memorabilia.

Cancer patient can't sue after misdiagnosis because of statute of limitations

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A mother who learned she had cancer months too late for her to sue the hospital that diagnosed her wants to allow future patients to sue.
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AND THE WINNER IS... : Alisan Porter crowned winner of 'The Voice'

GOP pol says Senate unlikely to vote on Child Victims Act in 2016

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A top GOP leader in the Senate said that it was unlikely pols would take action this year to help victims of child sex abuse obtain justice.

Missouri girl, 12, dies in rodeo accident after being crushed by horse

Kalee Chandler, 12, died after being pinned under a horse that collapsed during a barrel racing exhibition in Adrian, Missouri. Kalee Chandler was racing around barrels for charity this weekend in Adrian, south of Kansas City.

BREAKING MAD: Chaos erupts outside Albuquerque Trump rally, as protesters are hit with smoke bombs after pelting cops with rocks

Trump’s rally in the New Mexico capital’s Convention Center drew supporters but also hundreds of protesters

THE SECRET IS OUT! Brand will end catalogs, saving nearly $150M

Teen wanted in Brooklyn cook’s stabbing death gets busted in Virginia

A teenager on the run for months after cops say he stabbed a 61-year-old cook to death in an apparent burglary gone wrong, then torched his Brooklyn apartment, was busted Monday in Virginia. A teen on the run for months after he allegedly stabbed a 61-year-old cook to death in a burglary gone wrong was busted Monday in Virginia.

Parents of N.J. boy who fatally shot 6-year-old neighbor ordered to pay nearly $600G

Anthony Senatore, 33, the father of a 4-year-old boy who shot and killed Brandon Holt, 6, (pictured here) has been arrested and charged with having multiple unsecured weapons accessible to children. The parents of a New Jersey boy who fatally shot his 6-year-old neighbor must pay over $570,000 to the slain boy’s family.

OREGON IS GETTING HIGH (REVENUE): State gets $40M more than expected from marijuana sales

NR Oregon’s tax revenue from marijuana sales is much higher than economists originally expected.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan ripped for stalling to talk child sex abuse

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The time may not be right for Timothy Cardinal Dolan to talk about child sex abuse, but advocates say it’s long overdue.

Sir Ian McKellen talks about childhood bullying, coming out as gay

WINDBAG WINDFARM BATTLE: Donald Trump and Scottish government butt heads over wind energy plan

Not Released (NR) Before Donald Trump tried to build a global warming wall around his Irish golf course, he fought the Scottish government.

Man who hacked celebrity accounts like Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton faces jail

Jennifer Lawrence, nominee for best actress in a leading role, arrives at the 88th Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California, February 8, 2016 / AFP / ROBYN BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images Ryan Collins, 36, was accused of gaining access to more than 100 Google and Apple accounts from November 2012 to September 2014.

Va. student arrested after accused of stealing free milk at lunch

Sharmise Turk, the mother of Ryan Turk, a Virginia middle school student, said she was angry, frustrated, and mad after her son was handcuffed, suspended from school, and charged with stealing a 65-cent carton of milk from the cafeteria. As it turned out, Shamise Turk's son Ryan was on the school's free lunch program and the milk -- was free. A Virginia family is crying over free milk.

DON’T WORRY, YOUR TRAIN WILL STILL BE LATE: Gov. Cuomo approves MTA’s $27B repair and upgrade plan

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The long wait for transit riders is over — the MTA’s $27 billion repair and upgrade program was finally approved in Albany, Gov.

'WHEN DOES IT END?' Courtney Stodden has morning sickness

Courtney Stodden shared picture in the bathroom while having morning sickness on May 24, 2016. "When does this end? #firsttrimester #baby #pregnant #morningsickness #notjustinthemornings"

NYC faces $3.8B budget gap by 2019, bigger than mayor's claim

Comptroller Scott Stringer holds a media availability in front of a polling site at 66 Frankfort St. on April 19th, 2016 in New York. Stringer announced that his office is investigating voting irregularities in the New York primary.(Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) A report from the city controller's office projects the city's budget deficit in a few years to be larger than the mayor suggests.

Florida city official in bribery probe dies in suspicious wreck

A tow truck leaves with City of Opa-locka Commissioner Terence Pinder's SUV after it crashed into a tree, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. Pinder was killed in a suspicious single-vehicle crash a day before he was scheduled to surrender in a criminal corruption case. Police said they are investigating whether the crash was deliberate. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson) Opa-locka city commissioner Terence Pinder, 43, died Tuesday after the city-owned vehicle he was driving crashed into a large banyan tree.

Portland police chief placed on leave after he covered up accidental shooting of friend during hunting trip

Portland Police Chief Larry O'Dea, pictured here when he was assisant chief, accidentally shot his friend during a hunting trip in April 2016. The Portland police chief who lied about shooting his friends has been placed on leave after trying to cover up the secret.

SHAUN KING How Bill Clinton’s sleazy history with women cancels outs attacks on Donald Trump, who is demeaning toward his wives

Count me in the number of people who did not truly understand how utterly gross both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton have been to women.

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Donald Trump closer to GOP nomination after Washington primary win

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Albuquerque. Donald Trump has won the Republican primary in Washington state.

Mo. man accused of killing 8-month-old son fled with two sons

Blase Crockett, 3, and Rycker Crockett (pictured), 2, believed to have been taken by their father Diata Crockett. Diata is also wanted for the fatal shooting of his 8 month old son (not pictured) after a domestic dispute. St. Louis cops were frantically searching for two children kidnapped by their father after he allegedly shot his baby boy to death.

NYPD deputy inspector scheduled for Internal Affairs interview in gifts-for-favors probe retires before meeting

Deputy Inspector James Grant has been stripped of his gun and badge. The NYPD has 30 days to decide whether to allow Jimmy Grant to retire, or fire him, which could cause him to forfeit a chunk of his pension.

Victims of 9/11 attacks have received over $1B in federal aid

Rep. Peter King flanked by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Sen. Chuck Schumer celebrate the renewal of the Zadroga Act outside in December 2015. The government has officially paid out over $1 billion to victims of the 9/11 attacks and their families since 2011.
Autos

Autonomous cars have trust issues; Hyundai, Mercedes want new EVs

autonomous-cars-mitsubishi-test-drive-interior We've also got news on Nissan's Mitsubishi takeover and a sweet video of a Koenigsegg doing what it does best in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

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 2017 Honda Ridgeline has the tools for success

2017 Honda Ridgeline splash The 2017 Honda Ridgeline takes aim at some of the top trucks in the segment, like the Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.

PHOTOS Head-to-Head Comparison: 2016 Honda Civic vs. 2017 Hyundai Elantra

2016 Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra front right quarters Check out the 2016 Honda Civic Touring and 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited in our side-by-side photo gallery.

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.

REVIEW First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-9 is kid-tested and driver-approved

To craft the second-generation of the CX-9 midsize sport-utility vehicle, Mazda’s team of engineers and experts headed where most SUVs are proven: suburban school pickup and drop-off areas. No longer the sportiest in the segment, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 trades on its looks, light curb weight, and feature content.
New York

L train riders prefer full 18-month shutdown to partial closure

Riders stand inside an L-Train subway car, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in New York. Craig Spencer, a Doctors Without Borders physician who tested positive for the Ebola virus after treating Ebola patients in West Africa, had taken the train after visiting a bowling alley in Williamsburg. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Support is growing for the full 18-month shutdown of the L train’s East River tunnel.

Fmr. CCRB head settles with city for $275G over blocked judge bid

Richard Emery, the new chairman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board appointed by Mayor de Blasio discusses his plans and priorities for the agency on Tuesday August 5, 2014 during a board meeting and public forum - Richard Emery with RIGHT Tracy Catapano Fox (Susan Watts/New York Daily News) The former CCRB head, who claimed City Hall cruelly thwarted her bid to become a judge, has agreed to a $275,000 settlement from the city.

AAA pushes law requiring backseat passengers to wear seatbelts

NR The country's largest automobile group wants State lawmakers to require all backseat passengers wear seatbelts.

Machete-wielding attacker who harmed three in L.I. state park could be as young as 7

NYPD car One of the machete-wielding attackers that hacked and slashed three teens in Long Island’s Hempstead Lake State Park could be as young as 7.

Gym teacher at Harlem charter school fired for coercing two teen students to grope him

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A pervy phys ed teacher coerced two 14-year-old girls to sexually grope him inside a Harlem charter school stairwell, sources say.
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Queens school nurse helps kids, parents cook up healthy meals

School Nurse, Sherry Branch, at PS 37 in Queens has been nominated for Hometown Heroe, Friday, May 20, 2016.(David Wexler For New York Daily News) Veteran school nurse Sherry Branch knows good health begins with good eating habits at home.

Thief tries to break into Bronx home, gets shot by victim who swiped his gun

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 22-year-old man was shot inside a Bronx home Tuesday — and the shooter told cops the victim had tried to break in and rob him.

Queens couple accused of assault, labor trafficking

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. A Queens couple who allegedly used used two Korean immigrant children as forced labor.

Two NYC kids will compete in 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee

HEAD SHOT FOR PROMOTIONS Cerulean Ozarow #84 of Brooklyn wins at the New York Daily News Spelling Bee Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the New York Public Library in Manhattan, New York. (Robert Sabo/New York Daily News) Two New York City boys are among 285 elite spellers who have made it all the way to the final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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A-Rod back in pinstripes on Tuesday... for Trenton Thunder

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez stands in the dugout during a minor league rehab start for the Trenton Thunder against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Alex Rodriguez suited up in pinstripes on Tuesday but not the ones everyone expected. The Yankees’ 40-year-old DH was supposed to be back in the Bombers lineup but instead was sent on a rehab assignment with Double-A Trenton Thunder, where he went 2-for-4 with a RBI single.

Here's why Cespedes isn't taking on-field batting practice anymore

New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Yoenis Cespedes admitted Monday night that he is too tempted to swing for the fences during on-field pregame batting practice, so he has decided to stay inside and use the batting cages to focus on the mechanics of his swing.

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Ron Darling recalls apology after Mets pre-empted 'SNL' in '86

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