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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

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SHAUN KING AN ACT OF GRAVE INJUSTICE: Don't bother trying to make sense of the brutal, heartbreaking and infuriating police killing of Alton Sterling — it's incomprehensible

Whatever you do, don't try to make sense of what those police did to Alton Sterling. What they did doesn't make sense.

NYC nursing home security guard punches 83-year-old Alzheimer’s patient, faces assault charges

NR A security guard at a Staten Island nursing home punched an 83-year-old Alzheimer’s patient.

Man who lost his leg blames Brooklyn hospital in $24M malpractice lawsuit

A Brooklyn man claims Coney Island Hospital's bungling cost him his leg in 2015. Delfino Cuautle (left) joined a series of patients victimized and disabled by the medical malpractice and mismanagement plaguing Coney Island Hospital. The dad has just gotten off work from stocking groceries at 6 am when he was hit by a car in September 2015. Bureaucratic bungling at city hospitals led to an excruciating 13-hour ordeal that cost a Brooklyn man his leg.

Exclusive NYPD cop gets light penalty for incident that ended with fatal shooting of mentally ill man

Shown is a family photo of Mohamed Bah, 28, who was fatal shot by police after wielding a knife in the vicinity of 113 Morningside Avenue in Manahttan. The cop who ordered police to burst into a mentally ill man's home received a slap on the wrist for improperly escalating the confrontation.

'MAKES ME SICK': Celebs, politicians share outrage over Alton Sterling death

Teen perv who rubbed genitals on 6-year-old girl's face in Chinatown wanted oral sex, but grandpa intervened

The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the following individual in connection to a criminal sexual act within the confines of the 7 Precinct. Details are as follows: The teen perv who rubbed his genitals on a 6-year-old girl’s face in Chinatown tried to force her to perform oral sex, prosecutors said.

Crazed gunman crashed Fourth of July Brooklyn barbecue, wounded 7 after he wasn't allowed to join party

NYPD officers and detectives investigate the scene on Chauncey Street near Saratoga Avenue where 5 people are reported shot, Monday, July 4, 2016. (Jeff Bachner/New York Daily News) A crazed Independence Day gunman turned a Brooklyn barbecue into a blood-soaked shooting gallery.

Baltimore cop chooses trial by judge who acquitted two other officers in Freddie Gray’s death

Brian W. Rice, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in connection with Freddie Gray's death arrives at a side door, for a court appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 in Baltimore. All six officers appeared before Judge Barry Williams, who is to determine whether their still undisclosed statements will be allowed at trial. (Barbara Haddock Taylor /The Baltimore Sun via AP) WASHINGTON EXAMINER OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT There will be no trial by jury for the highest-ranking cop charged in the death of a young black man.

WELCOME TO BROOKLYN! Captain America statue for Prospect Park

University of Tennessee settles Title IX suit filed by women alleging sex assaults by student-athletes

Ayres Hall, University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Tennessee is paying $2.48 million to settle a lawsuit filed by eight unidentified women alleging Title IX violations over sexual assaults.

Bronx boy, 5, badly hurt after surviving 5-floor fall into alleyway

July 5 2016 1415 Bristow st Child fell from the 5th floor window removed to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition The boy was badly injured but survived landing in an alleyway between two Bronx buildings Tuesday, cops and witnesses said.

TWISTED: Ga. mom sentenced to probation after having sex with teen at drug-fueled naked Twister party

Rachel Lehnardt has been sentenced to six years of probation after allowing her 16-year-old daughter to have a drug-fueled shindig where party-goers played naked Twister. The Georgia mother who threw her teen daughter a wild party with alcohol, marijuana and naked Twister has been sentenced to probation.

N.Y. woman convicted of manslaughter for brother's death after 14-hour group beating at church

Sarah Ferguson was convicted of manslaughter and assault. Sarah Ferguson was found guilty of manslaughter and assault.

Hayden Panettiere spotted without engagement ring after leaving rehab

Man accused of tricking ex-girlfriend into making porn with her teenage son

The charges against Kevin James Fox carry a mandatory minimum prison term of 15 years and a 50-year maximum. The man allegedly made the woman believe she would be physically harmed by organized crime if she didn't comply.

Saudi Arabia identifies one of three suicide bombers who attacked U.S. consulate in Jiddah

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PIBLICLY DISTRIBTED HANDOUT PHOTO FROM THE AL-EKHBARIYA TV CHANNEL TO BE USED FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY The suicide bomber was a Pakistani resident.

Third dead dog found in home of former Georgia officer accused of killing 2 other pups

Daniel Peabody resigned from his position as a lieutenant with the Cherokee schools police in Atlanta, Ga., after it was suspected that he killed two K-9 dogs under his care, Inca and Dale. Inca was left in a hot car for hours, while Dale, who Peabody said "choked on a toy" was later suspected to be fatally shot. His body count is now up to three dogs.

Florida man accused lighting girlfriend on fire

John M. Riggins, 37, is wanted for pouring gasoline on his girlfriend and setting her on fire, according to St. Petersburg Police. John Riggins was allegedly arguing with his unidentified victim before he emptied a gas can onto her.

Ciara and Russell Wilson getting married in England this weekend

'ANATOMY' OF A SCANDAL: Shonda Rhimes spurns 7,000-signature petition to fire Jesse Williams over ‘racist’ BET Awards speech

“Grey’s Anatomy” showrunner Shonda Rhimes is declaring this campaign dead on arrival.

Former Port Authority chairman David Samson to plead guilty amid Bridgegate probe

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A key figure in the Bridgegate scandal swirling around New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will reportedly plead guilty within the next week.

TSA to test using computers instead of humans to screen carry-on bags

The Transportation Security Administration said it plans to begin using computed-tomography or CT scanners to inspect carry-on bags at one checkpoint in Phoenix. The use of CT technology at airport checkpoints would eliminate the need for screeners to examine X-ray images of every bag.

Unlicensed massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting 2 customers

MR He's charged with two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and two counts of practicing massage therapy without a license.

'BORED' IN SOUTH FLORIDA: Casey Anthony living 'like an old person'

Louisiana teen inmate escapes onto the roof of New Orleans courthouse while on the way to his trial

Devontay Jenkins, 18, threatened to jump from the roof of the Orleans Parish Prison Building after escaping a holding area before a scheduled court appearance on July 5, 2016. A Louisiana inmate made a quick detour before heading to his trial — onto the New Orleans courthouse’s roof.

EXCLUSIVE Pol sues de Blasio over being barred from Queens park conservancy

Pedestrians pass by The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park near the Billie Jean King Tennis Center during the U.S. Open tennis tournament Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) A Queens City Councilman sues Mayor de Blasio over being illegally shut out of a Queens park conservancy.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan earned more than $100G from old law firm

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, R-Smithtown, speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. The Republican leaders of the Senate want to cut taxes by more than $5 billion with a proposal that includes relief for middle-class residents, seniors and small businesses. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) The top Republican in the state Senate told reporters that he stopped working for his old firm to fully concentrate on his legislative job.

No charges for Hillary Clinton in email probe helps Donald Trump

epa05409335 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses the National Education Association's 95th Representative Assembly in Washington, DC, USA, 05 July 2016. NEA is the largest labor union in the United States. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS By not seeking charges against Hillary Clinton, the FBI has set off a political IED, with shrapnel flying in all directions.
Autos

Feds evaluate fuel standards, Model S deliveries fall, and more

hand pumping gas into car We've also got a report on automotive deaths increasing, a possible revolt by Volkswagen dealers, and more.

PHOTOS MADE IN AMERICA: Top 10 'Most American' Luxury Cars

2016 Cadillac CT6 According to the 2016 Kogod Made in America Auto Index, these are the luxury cars that contain the most "total domestic content," making them the "most American" vehicles in their class, listed in alphabetical order.

PHOTOS MADE IN AMERICA: Top 11 'Most American' Luxury SUVs

2016 Cadillac Escalade According to the 2016 Kogod Made in America Auto Index, these are the Luxury SUVs that contain the most "total domestic content," making them the "most American" vehicles in their class, listed in alphabetical order.

PHOTOS 40 years of the Honda Accord

1994 Accords 5th Generation Honda's iconic sedan turns 40 this month, and from its roots as a 2-door hatchback to one of America's best-selling vehicles, it's been quite a journey.

Honda Accord celebrates 40 years in the U.S. this July 4th

Honda Accord 1986 2016 No other model has sold more vehicles in the U.S. than the Honda Accord since it debuted in 1976.

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL MADE IN AMERICA: How to Buy an 'American' Car, Truck, or SUV

Is your American car really 100% 'American?' Even for a thoroughbred icon like the Corvette, the answer may surprise you. ‘Buying American’ is less straightforward than you think. We find out what it really means to be an ‘American’ car or truck.
New York

Female coding classes soar in NYC public schools

Model and Property Released (MR&PR) When Girls Who Code began in 2012, only 20 girls were enrolled. That number has grown steadily, as more girls are entering STEM fields.

Corrupt N.Y. pol John Sampson wants new trial, hopes to take advantage of McDonnell's case

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Add John Sampson to the list of dirty pols hoping to take advantage of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Attorney General to probe NYPD cop in fatal Brooklyn road rage shooting

The fight escalated after Delrawn Small, 37, got out of his car and started punching officer Wayne Isaacs, 37, at Atlantic Ave. and Bradford St. in East New York. The Attorney General has launched a full investigation into the shooting death of a Brooklyn man by an off-duty officer.

Cuomo accuses de Blasio of playing politics, risking children’s lives by killing day care reform

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference about the new MTA ticket buying app, Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Grand Central Terminal in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Gov. Cuomo took another swing, accusing Mayor de Blasio of playing politics by killing day care reform.

Mother whose two babies died in Bronx fire sparked by incense charged with criminally negligent homicide

Haya Konte (c.) is charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child. A mother whose two baby girls were killed in a Bronx blaze after she left them alone in an apartment with burning incense has been charged.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Chipotle exec surrenders to N.Y. authorities to face several counts of cocaine possession — ordered drug to Union Square apartment 13 times

Chipotle Restaurant executive Mark Crumpacker is walked into Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Crumpacker is one of several people arrested in a major drug trafficking bust. (Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News) Mark Crumpacker appeared before a Manhattan Supreme Court judge to face seven counts of criminal possession in the seventh degree.

Long Island crash on Fourth of July kills four — baby miraculously survives with non-life threatening injuries

A gruesome head-on crash in Long Island left four dead and two injured, including a baby, on the Fourth of July, police said.

EXCLUSIVE Cuomo will override de Blasio to establish emergency rules to protect children from unsafe day care programs

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Gov. Cuomo plans to take executive action to implement emergency rules cracking down on unsafe day care providers.

Metro-North, LIRR riders can soon buy tickets with their phones

Gov. Cuomo announced the eTix program, which will launch Aug. 22, at Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday. Commuter rail riders on the MTA will be able to pay for trips with their smartphones or tablets by summer’s end.
Daily News Video

podcast 1986's 'Howard the Duck' was Marvel's first film... and a colossal failure

Lea Thompson starred in the 1986 epic box office failure, 'Howard the Duck'. They call him Howard... the duck. It's the classic George Lucas production that was likely his biggest all-time box office failure.

VIDEO Gun shop owner: 'There should be expanded background checks'

Frank Stelmach of Double Tap Shooting Range and Gun Shop in Philadelphia defended the right of people to own guns, but says the government should do more.
Sports

Masahiro Tanaka shuts down White Sox as Yankees win in 9-0 rout

No more than 7 images from any single MLB game, workout, activity or event may be used (including online and on apps) while that game, activity or event is in progress. One day after Joe Girardi called upon his starting rotation to help turn things around, Masahiro Tanaka answered

Mets Insider: Giancarlo Stanton's two home runs the difference

The $325 million slugger belted two mammoth home runs in the seventh and eighth innings Tuesday night

Cubs entire infield will start for NL in All-Star Game

The only other team to start four infielders was the 1963 St. Louis Cardinals.

Knicks agree to terms with Willy Hernangomez on multi-year deal

Not Released (NR) As Jeff Hornacek said last week, Willy Hernangomez is triangle-inclined and ready to make the jump to the NBA.
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