Sunday, May 8, 2016

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ISN'T THAT SPECIAL? SNL alum Dana Carvey returns as Church Lady to interrogate 'Lucifer in the flesh' Ted Cruz, Donald Trump

Comedian Dana Carvey reprised his role as the morally superior “Church Lady” to challenge Ted Cruz on his next move.

Ann Day, sister of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, killed in Arizona car crash

ALL LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; PAC-12 OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; GREEN VALLEY NEWS OUT Ann Day was a former teacher, Arizona Republican state senator and Pima County supervisor.

Maryland federal officer accused in deadly, two-day shooting spree appears remorseless

Police take Eulalio Tordil, 62, a suspect in three fatal shootings in the Washington, D.C., area into custody in Silver Spring, Md., Friday, May 6, 2016. Tordil is an employee of the Federal Protective Service, which provides security at federal properties. He was put on administrative duties in March after a protective order was issued against him. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Police say they've seen no signs of remorse from a federal police officer accused of a two-day shooting spree.

SEE IT: Boxer Canelo Alvarez KOs Amir Khan with vicious hit

EXCLUSIVE NYPD detectives collect prom outfits, donate them to needy teens

Shoes of every size and color was on display at Prom Impact in Queens, Saturday, May 7, 2016. (David Wexler For New York Daily News) For one day only, NYPD stood for New York Prom Dresses.

Arrest made in case of Bronx man luring girls headed to school

49 Pct Endangering the Welfare of a Child (RMA 1284-16) Cops nabbed a 26-year-old man Saturday suspected of trying to lure away young girls as they walked to school in the Bronx.

HELL TRAIN: Looming L train tunnel repair forces riders to consider how altered commute will affect their lives

Upcoming disruption to L train for repair of crumbling tunnel will wreak havoc for400,000 daily riders. Bookstore owner Miles Bellamy (top r.) is weighing whether to close up shop or try to tough it out. As mass transit heartbreak looms, straphangers, residents and business owners face major decisions about their futures.

Simon Cowell's son says dad presses buzzers for a living

Carnival ride rips hair off Nebraska girl's head during Cinco de Mayo Festival

Elizabeth Gilreath, 11, is pictured in a video taken before her hair was torn off on this King's Crown ride in Omaha at the Cinco de Mayo Festival on May 7, 2016. A child was critically injured at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Omaha around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Alberta, Canada wildfire forces more mass evacuations, stokes fear that raging fire could reach major oil sands mine

Canadian officials fear a massive wildfire could double in size.

Donald Trump was 'blindsided' by House Speaker Paul Ryan's remarks that he's not yet ready to support GOP front-runner

Donald Trump says he was "blindsided" and "stunned" by Paul Ryan's remarks since he thought Ryan was more supportive. He's interviewed by Chuck Todd in an interview on "Meet the Press", posted 5-7-2016. Donald Trump has been winning over Republican voters all year long. He's still having trouble with GOP party leaders.

CHIEF FEELS HEAT: Maine fire chief charged with arson in coastal brushland fire

This photo provided by Cumberland County,Maine shows Ricky Plummer. Authorities say Plummer, an Old Orchard Beach Fire Chief, has been arrested on an arson charge over a grass and marsh blaze fought by more than 100 firefighters. Plummer was arrested at around 2 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016 over an April 15 fire that burned 42 acres at the Jones Creek Marsh and led to evacuations. (Cumberland County,Maine via AP) A large fire that scorched acres of coastal land in Maine may have been ignited by a firefighter charged to extinguish it, authorities said.

Lauryn Hill arrives two hours late to concert, then gets her mic cut

Israel hits Hamas in the Gaza Strip

A picture taken on May 7, 2016 show a watch-tower of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on the border with Israel, after it was damaged following an Israeli air strike. Israeli aircraft hit two Hamas targets in Gaza early in response to rocket fire as the worst flare-up of violence since a 2014 war entered a fourth day. / AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIBSAID KHATIB/AFP/Getty Images Israel's military says it has struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire toward Israel.

London's first Muslim mayor celebrates win with faith leaders

Sadiq Khan (L) and his wife Saadiya attend the signing ceremony for the newly elected Mayor of London, in Southwark Cathedral, London, Britain, May 7, 2016. REUTERS/Yui Mok/Pool Sadiq Khan has a simple, striking message for Londoners: He’ll be a mayor for people of all faiths.

Gov. Cuomo backs lawsuit to fight North Carolina’s LGBT law

Governor Cuomo speaks to the press after attending the 10th Annual Spirit of ABNY Awards at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan New York on 5/2/16. (Bryan Pace for New York Daily News) Gov. Cuomo is supporting a legal challenge to North Carolina’s new law limiting the rights of LGBT people.

Williamsburg business owner: L train repairs will hurt client relationships, employee morale

Juan Perez, CEO of Hybrid Media in Brooklyn, May 6, 2016. (David Wexler For New York Daily News) For the past 10 years, business owner Juan Perez has depended on the L train for his company.

Michael Phelps and fiancée welcome son, named Boomer

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Queens woman abused as child hurries to Albany to join other victims seeking passage of kid-rape law

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Ana Wagner's adult success came despite a childhood secret that left her sweating, shaking and sobbing a full quarter-century later.

Thai activist's mom arrested for not rebutting Facebook message

NARCH/NARCH30THAOUT3TPEUO Thai authorities have previously claimed that "liking" a potentially illegal Facebook post could be cause for arrest.

GRUESOME GANG DEATH: 28-year-old ex-con found in plastic bag with feet in concrete on shore in Brooklyn died by asphyxiation before he hit the water

The reputed gang-banger who washed ashore in a plastic bag with his feet stuck in concrete was dead before he hit the water, officials said.

Ex-con charged with murder reportedly confesses to beating aunt to death

ZOOM IN ON SUSPECT. Andros Topping beat his 98-pound aunt to death after she welcomed the just-released inmate into her home, sources said.

PAPI P.O.'ed: David Ortiz loses it as Yanks top Red Sox

Man pretends to be millionaire, moves into home he never owned and steals BMW to impress girlfriend

Gregory D. Harris pretended to be a millionaire to impress his girlfriend of four months - going as far as to steal a house and an SUV BMW, forging documents as he go. He would do anything for love — even that.

Man fatally stabbed his college professor neighbor, 76, more than 30 times — cops seeking suspect who could be armed and dangerous

Tyler Hagmaier, 24, is a suspect in the death of Vibeke Rasmussen, 76, who was found stabbed more than 30 times in her apartment. Tyler Hagmaier, 24, is wanted for the horrific Thursday evening murder of Vibeke Rasmussen, a Quincy College professor.

Authorities offer $12,500 reward for information on missing Tennessee girl, 9, abducted by her uncle

Carlie Trent, 9, was allegedly abducted by her uncle, Gary Simpson, from her school in Rogersville, Tennessee. Trent is 4 ft 8 inch with blond hair and blue eyes. Authorities believe Simpson was driving a white Dodge van at the time of her abduction. Authorities say a reward for information leading to the safe recovery of a missing 9-year-old Tennessee girl has increased to $12,500.

Former junior high school teacher pleads guilty to having sex with 15-year-old boy

Kaylyn Huval has pleaded guilty to one count of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. A 28-year-old ex-junior high school teacher from Breaux Bridge has pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy.
Autos

Autonomous cabs are coming, carmakers fight for bandwidth & more

GM-Lyft-Chevy-Bolt-Red We've also got bold claims from Tesla and McLaren, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

SEE IT HEAD-OVER-WHEELS: Jeep nearly flips over on hill

Jeep Rubicon nearly flips while off roading Whoever was behind the wheel of this Jeep Rubicon lived to fight another day after nearly flipping the car over.

PHOTOS JEEP THROUGH THE YEARS: The History of 'America's Greatest Vehicle'

Jeep is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2016, so let's take a look at some photos from a new motorbook from Patrick R. Foster - "JEEP - The History of America's Greatest Vehicle"

PHOTOS Best new cars for teen drivers

2016 Honda Civic Sedan front quarter 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.

REVIEW 2016 Nissan Murano Platinum commands attention

2016-Nissan-Murano-Platinum-Red-Front-Quarter-Right Nissan’s latest Murano sure turns heads. But is there any substance behind the styling?

REVIEW 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is a pickup in a dinner jacket

2016_gmc_sierra_1500_denali_front_quarter_3 With all the chrome, leather, and faux wood you could shake a stick at, the Sierra Denali asks: ‘is it worth the upcharge?’
New York

Thousands help to clear trash by the ton from the Hudson River

Riverkeeper organizes a cleanup along the shores of the Hudson River on may 7, 2016 - Caption here reads: The Storm King School students clean the shoreline at Plum Point as part of #RiverkeeperSweep. The fifth annual cleanup is organized by the environmental nonprofit Riverkeeper,

NYPD purchases 81 guns at Harlem gun buyback

A table covered with guns is shown after an NYPD gun buyback event at Salem Church in Harlem on May 7, 2016, in this tweet by the 34th Precinct. n partnership with Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, the NYPD held a Gun Buy Back event Saturday, May 7, in Harlem. Eighty-one weapons were turned in by the public in return for cash gift cards. Weapons Turned In: Revolvers: 48 Semi Auto: 17 Sawed Off Shotguns: 0 Assault Weapons: 1 Rifles: 3 Shotguns: 1 Other Air/Co2: 11 Total: 81 Gun buybacks are back in the NYPD’s arsenal.

Moms march across Brooklyn Bridge to seek gun control

Julianne Moore and Melissa Joan Hart join Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, as they march over the Brooklyn Bridge towards City Hall, Manhattan, New York, Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Shawn Inglima for New York Daily News) Barbara Parker, on the eve of her first Mother’s Day without her slain daughter, joined others on a Brooklyn Bridge march for gun control.

Man who scaled United Nations fence and eluded arrest by jumping off ledge into East River is nowhere to be found

The unidentified man was grabbed by two Ethiopian security guards after setting off an alarm near the North Lawn Building at E. 47th St. about 6 a.m., sources said, but he managed to escape. The fate of a deranged man who scaled a fence at the UN compound was unknown Saturday after he channeled Spider-Man to elude arrest.

This Mother's Day, L.I. mom who runs non-profit dedicated to wildlife rescue makes caring for critters a family affair

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi For mom Cathy Horvath, there's no better place to spend Mother's Day than at a wildlife education event.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

CRYING FOWL: De Blasio's support of Chick-fil-A boycott shows his hypocrisy

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A chicken chain is expanding in New York and Mayor de Blasio is crying fowl. Not because of their labor practices...

Regents board head Betty Rosa backs de Blasio in city school spat

Board of Regents chief Betty Rosa throws her support behind de Blasio as debate rages over the beleaguered mayor’s oversight of city schools. The state's highest-ranking education official threw her support behind Mayor de Blasio's quest to remain in control of the city schools.

Woman known as a 'neighborhood drunk' found dead on edge of Harlem River in Inwood

Detectives from the 34th Precinct examine the unidentified victim’s body. A 40-year-old woman was found dead on rocks along the Harlem River in Inwood Saturday morning, officials said.

Chirlane McCray hits D.C. in push for increased NYC mental health funding

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi First lady Chirlane McCray is taking her mental health push on the road this week.
Daily News Video

podcast John Carpenter's 1982 'The Thing' still remains director's best film

Kurt Russell battles an alien that could be anyone in 'The Thing'. Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico brave the cold Antarctic air to take in this classic 1982 flick, and also rip into the 2011 prequel.

podcast Gary Myers wraps up wild NFL Draft: Daily News Sports Talk

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: (L-R) Laremy Tunsil of Ole Miss holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #13 overall by the Miami Dolphins during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) Bongs, gas masks, plummeting draft stock, oh my!
Sports

LEONARD Early jolt not enough for Isles

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Islanders had the Lightning on the ropes twice this week at Barclays Center, but twice Tampa Bay ended up showing the Isles the ropes.

MEHTA Can't jump to conclusions as QB Hackenberg takes first step

MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT There was one definitive conclusion from Christian Hackenberg’s first day on the job.

ACKERT Mets' Rene Rivera sad for Puerto Rico over MLB Zika call

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Rene Rivera #44 of the New York Mets celebrates a second inning two run home run with Wilmer Flores #4 and Steven Matz against the Atlanta Braves during their game at Citi Field on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Rene Rivera is sad for his home today.

VACCHIANO Justin Tuck is the kind of leader Giants are missing

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck speaks during a news conference in which he announced his retirement, Friday, May 6, 2016, in, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) From 2,900 miles away, Justin Tuck still felt the sting of all the losing the Giants did the last two years.
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