Thursday, June 30, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

A GRAVE MISTAKE: Despicable NRA sinks to new low, violates government policy with shameful Trump ad at veterans cemetery

The NRA is spending more than $2 million to share its graveyard commercial in battleground states.

EMAIL SCANDAL 2.0: Chris Christie used personal email account for work during Bridgegate

Not Released (NR) Chris Christie allegedly used a personal email account for government work while the Bridgegate scandal enveloped his administration.

'I DID THIS MYSELF, SORRY': Man leaves heartbreaking suicide note, then shoots himself in the bathroom of a Midtown McDonald's

The man, described as in his 50s, shot himself in the head with a .22 pistol Tuesday, in the bathroom of the East 42nd Street McDonald’s. A brief but haunting note was left behind by a man who committed suicide in a midtown McDonald's bathroom, police sources said.

Pentagon waives debt from 'overpaid' bomb squad members after previous demands of returning thousands from salaries

Axel Fernandez, Defense Department Explosives Investigator at The Pentagon killed himself with his service revolver in April of 2016 after learning that members of his team had been overpaid by mistake. The Pentagon says that all the debt owed to them by overpaid bomb squad employees has been forgiven.

HE IS A GOOD FELLA! Martin Scorsese to be named Friars Club Icon

VIDEO Man shoves bag of feces down woman’s shorts on Upper East Side, then runs away

A glove-wearing sicko shoved a bag of feces down a woman’s shorts as she walked along an Upper East Side street, cops said. The disgusting act was caught on surveillance video, and now police are asking the public’s help finding the creep.

Former mayor killed in Colorado had recently divorced gunman

Mickey and Cara Russell of Denver, Colorado. Mickey, 58, shot his wife Cara, 52, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at her office in downtown Denver and she has died. Mickey Russell died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She had filed for divorce from him in April. From her Facebook page. Cara Russell died after her husband Mickey went into her office and opened fire during a short chase.

Texas mom who killed daughters tried to block her older child from boyfriend

Taylor Sheats and her 17-year-old sister Madison died after the Friday evening shooting in a Houston suburb that stemmed from an argument during a family meeting, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. A Texas mom who killed her two daughters had recently tried to ground the older one so she couldn’t see her boyfriend, police said.

Iggy Azalea left Nick Young because his ex is pregnant

NO GOP INVESTIGATION? Chris Christie used personal email for work during Bridgegate

Not Released (NR) Chris Christie allegedly used a personal email account for government work while the Bridgegate scandal enveloped his administration.

Former Maryland teacher’s aide indicted on 270 child porn charges

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE PRINCE GEORGE'S, MD. COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT A former school aide in Maryland has been indicted on 270 counts of child porn-related charges, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Indiana pastor charged with trying to have sex with minor hangs himself in Georgia storage unit

David James Brown, 46, senior pastor at First Christian Church in Jefferson Indiana was arrested in Kentucky after allegedly arranging to meet a minor for sex on June 15, 2016. Brown death was ruled from suicide by hanging. A disgraced Indiana pastor who was charged with soliciting sex with a minor hanged himself in a Georgia storage unit.

Man jumps to his death from Brooklyn Bridge

NR A man jumped to his death from the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday afternoon, police said.

NUDE AWAKENING! Kim never saw final edit of Kanye's 'Famous’ video

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SICK RAFFLE: Illinois gun shop to help Orlando victims through AR-15 raffle

A suburban Chicago gun shop will raffle off a gun similar to the one used in the Orlando massacre to raise money for the victims.

Randy Cohen files suit against 'Learning to Drive' filmmakers for portraying him as ‘skank’-chasing cheater

The Emmy-award winning former New York Times Ethicist has a message for Hollywood: You got the wrong guy!

Mayor de Blasio’s chief legal counsel is resigning among probes

Mayor Bill de Blasio, second from left, names Maya Wiley, left, as Counsel to the Mayor, Emily Lloyd, third from left, as commissioner for the Department of Environmental Protection and appointed Donna M. Corrado to serve as commissioner at the Department for the Aging at City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Mayor de Blasio’s chief legal counsel is stepping down amid a City Hall corruption and finance scandal.

NYC jail violence rising 'to levels never seen before' despite record boost in overtime for staff

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The city’s top jail boss is spending overtime money at a record pace but it has done nothing to stem a disturbing rise in violence.

THAT'S NUTS! Ken Griffey Jr. played 'sperm' joke on rookie A-Rod

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn woman fights off three would-be rapists on her way home from Pride Parade

Cops are seeking the three suspects in the early morning East New York attack. A 23-year-old woman spent Sunday celebrating at the New York City Pride Parade — then bravely fought off three men who tried to rape her.

Staten Island cowboy won’t get his horses back until police determine they’re in good health

Tod L. Mishler, 80, the cowboy was hit with two summonses after he went across a bridge to Staten Island with two horses Monday morning. The Staten Island cowboy was still waiting Wednesday for his horses to be returned by cops, who had them sent to the vet for a checkup.

British LGBT YouTuber charged with faking a homophobic attack, LA police said he beat himself up

Calum McSwiggan, a British YouTube personality’s allegation that he was brutally beaten in West Hollywood’s gay nightlife area early Monday morning has sparked coverage on LGBT websites in the United States and abroad. Calum McSwiggan, 26, has been charged for faking a hate crime, with California police saying the vlogger attacked himself.

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn man busted for fireworks, crack cocaine in his apartment

Fireworks recovered from the Brooklyn apartment of drug suspect Jose Hernandez. It was his seasonal side business — and it ended up fizzing out right before Independence Day.

Gone with the wind! Michelle, Sasha & Malia are wind-blown as they touch down in Spain

Minnesota man beheads another man after his girlfriend accused him of rape

This undated photo provided by the Itasca County Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids, Minn., shows Joseph Thoresen. Thoresen is accused of decapitating another man after his girlfriend told him that the man had sexually assaulted her. (Itasca County Sheriff's Office via AP) A Minnesota man decapitated another man after his girlfriend had told him that the man had sexually assaulted her, authorities say.

Career criminal sentenced to life in prison for beating caught on nanny cam

POOL PHOTO Shawn Custis punched and kicked his victim repeatedly and threw her down a flight of stairs.

CIA Director John Brennan believes ISIS will carry out Istanbul-style attacks on U.S.

Not Released (NR) CIA Director John Brennan believes ISIS terrorists are eager to unleash Istanbul-style carnage in attacks on U.S. soil.

Congress approves board to oversee Puerto Rico’s $70B debt, days before $2B payment comes due

JULY 29, 2015 FILE PHOTO The U.S. territory has to make a $2 billion payment by Friday.
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volkswagen-diesel-drive-thru We've also got news about Takata's CEO stepping down, the 2017 Porsche Panamera, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru

Lincoln offers pick-up and delivery service for 2017 models

Lincoln_Approach_Detection_2017_Continental No more waiting in service lines: Lincoln will come take your car away, give you a loaner, and return it when service is completed.

Volkswagen reaches $14.7B emissions settlement

A giant logo of Volkswagen is pictured on the wall of its production facility in Wolfsburg, Germany, April 28, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Volkswagen would repair or buy back polluting vehicles and pay each owner as much $10,000 under a $14.7 billion legal settlement.

2017 Kia Forte sports new styling, engine

2017_Forte_Sedan_EX_red_profile Kia's compact sedan features a new S trim that will sit between the entry-level LX and top-tier EX trims.

Fiat Chrysler gear shifters blamed for 266 crashes, 66 injuries

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Gear Shifter FCA Gear shifters, like the one in the Jeep that killed Anton Yelton, began getting complaints shortly after they first went on sale.

BUYER'S GUIDE All you need to know about Certified Pre-Owned cars

certified-pre-owned-car-dealership-bmw Buying a new car, truck or SUV isn’t always on the table, but many carmakers have certified used vehicle programs that may be right for you.
New York

NYC mugger beats 47-year-old man with push scooter during robbery

Not Released (NR) One crook came armed with a compact getaway vehicle — that doubled as a weapon.

PALE PEOPLE REJOICE! Free sunscreen dispensers may be offered at NYC parks, beaches, pools and playgrounds

Scott Stringer announces a new proposal to provide free sunscreen to NYC Residents. Mom isn’t the only one who wants you to slather on the sunscreen.

New elevated park opens near the WTC 9/11 Memorial

PARK: Opening of World Trade Center Liberty Park. Lower Manhattans first elevated park. Manhattan, New York June 29, 2016. (Howard Simmons/New York Daily News.) New York City's rebound from the 9/11 attacks reached new heights opening Liberty Park on Wednesday.

First Lady Chirlane McCray opens Staten Island abuse vics center

First Lady Chirlane McCray today opens the doors to the Staten Island Family Justice Center First Lady Chirlane McCray today opens the doors to the Staten Island Family Justice Center. The one-stop center provides comprehensive services to domestic violence victims and their children, regardless of income, language, immigration status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Staten Island Family Justice Center, Staten Island. Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office) *** Local Caption *** This photograph is provided by the New York City Mayoral Photography Office (MPO) for the benefit of the general public and for dissemination by members of the media. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial materials, advertisements, emails, products or promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the City of New York, the Mayoral administration, or the de Blasio family without prior consent from the MPO (PhotoOffice@cityhall.nyc.gov). Any use or reprinting of official MPO photographs must use the following credit language and style: “Photographer/Mayoral Photography Office”, as listed at the end of each caption. The First Lady also admitted she had her own personal experience with domestic violence.

Queens man, 90, missing from Elmhurst home since Tuesday

New York Police are asking the public's help finding Wing Sang Tam, 90, went missing from his home on Elmhurst Ave. near Ithaca St. in Elmhurst Queens on June 28, 2016. Police are asking the public’s help finding a 90-year-old man who went missing from his Queens home Tuesday.
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Brooklyn woman sues FDNY, MTA for injuries she suffered when bus she was riding on collided with firetruck

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Brooklyn woman is suing the FDNY and the MTA after the bus she was riding on collided with a firetruck that allegedly ran a red light.

Sharpton wants race to replace Rangel wrapped up fast, even after Keith Wright refuses to admit defeat

Al Sharpton advised Wright to avoid a nasty drawn out recount battle in the race to succeed Rep. Charlie Rangel. The Rev. Al Sharpton warned Assemblyman Keith Wright to avoid a drawn out recount battle in the race to succeed Rep. Charlie Rangel.

Disability rights groups sue MTA over inaccessible subway station

The Disability Rights Advocates say just 19% of New York City subway stations are fully accessible to people with disabilities. The MTA is rolling over disabled people's rights by failing to make newly renovated stations wheelchair accessible, a new lawsuit charges.

Doctor testifies maniac who allegedly killed an NYPD detective admitted he was intoxicated on drugs, alcohol

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It was a tragic trifecta for the maniac charged with murdering NYPD Detective Randolph Holder.
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Daniel Murphy keeps haunting Mets, but he won't tell you about it

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29 : Daniel Murphy #20 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on June 29, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images) In the post-game clubhouse Daniel Murphy wasn’t offering even a hint of satisfaction in sticking it to his old ballclub.

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