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MILWAUKEE ON FIRE: Officer takes brick to the head during violent protests after police fatally shoot an armed man

The police shooting of an armed man during a foot chase provoked angry protests in Milwaukee Saturday night, according to reports.

SEE IT: Trump spokeswoman Katrina Pierson says President Obama started Afghanistan war

Donald Trump spokeswoman Katrina Pierson defend's Trump's accusation that President Obama and Hillary Clinton founded ISIS during a CNN interview on August 13, 2016. The Trump campaign rewrote history again Saturday morning.

Hungry Ohio boy tried to sell teddy bear for food, police say; parents charged with child endangering

Tammi Bethel of Franklin, Ohio, with childen Caleb, Joseph, Sylvia and Luke, in her Facebook profile photo. One of her sons was found trying to sell a teddy bear for food and following this, she and her busband have been charged with 10 counts of child endangering. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1103012619734997&set=a.150852858284316.22418.100000788088857&type=3&theater A 7-year-old Ohio boy who hadn’t eaten anything for days was trying sell a teddy bear to get money for food, police said.

Brooklyn mom punched in front of her children in attempted subway platform mugging

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 25-year-old woman was beaten by a mugger in front of her three small children in Brownsville.

STASI Dear Donald Trump, from a friend, time to drop out

Fireworks explosion in Staten Island Mall leads to customer ‘stampede’

Macy's at the Staten Island Mall. Fireworks exploded in the mall's Macy's around 5 p.m. Saturday, sending customers running from what they believed were gunshots.

SEE IT: Woman, dog rescued from submerged car in Louisiana flooding

David Phung rescues a woman and her dog from her sinking car during a massive flood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 13, 2016. A rescuer saved a woman and her dog from almost-certain drowning in the Louisiana floodwaters Saturday.

Queens man, 26, drives to friend's house after being shot in head

Mosque leader Alala Uddin Akongi and friend were shot and brought to Jamaica hospital in Queens on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Imam Akongi's son-in-law, Momin Ahmed, in yellow reflective vest waits outside with friends and family on the condition of the imam. The victim, who was walking by a hotel in Jamaica Saturday morning when he was struck, remained in critical condition.

Crown Heights residents look back on the 1991 riots

exp; "A guy came up with a gun in his hand and said, ‘I have a good mind to use this.’"

NYPD, FDNY caught in the middle during 1991 Crown Heights riots

Exported.; A Crown Heights firefighter finds himself surrounded by an unruly mob, while cops furiously "hold the line."

SHINING STAR: Monica Puig wins first Olympic gold for Puerto Rico

Hillary winning presidency would raise uncertainty over future of Clinton Foundation

WARREN, MI - AUGUST 11: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivers a speech on the U.S economy at Futuramic Tool & Engineering August 11, 2016 in Warren, Michigan. In her speech, Clinton contrasted her economic plan to that of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) *** CLINTON *** There are cracks in the foundation. The Clinton Foundation has caused political headaches for its namesakes.

Georgia police officer fatally shot, suspect remains on the loose

Eastman Patrol Officer Tim Smith was fatally shot about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, in a residential area of the city located about 60 miles southeast of Macon, Georgia. This is one of his Facebook photos. A police officer in a small, central Georgia city was killed by a suspect who remains on the loose.

'Hotter than hell’ heat wave causes power outage leaving nearly 1,000 Harlem residents in the dark

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: People play in the water and relax on the shoreline at Coney Island Beach, August 12, 2016 in New York City. Heat index temperatures of over 105 degrees are expected today and through the weekend. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) The New York heat turned downright diabolical Saturday as oppressive humidity made it feel like 110 degrees.

Orange-haired hooligan arrested for Brooklyn knife attack on his reported enemy

NR A shirtless man sporting wild orange hair and cutoff denim shorts was arrested following a knifepoint attack in Brooklyn.

Relatives of 2 killed in Crown Heights riots to meet

Exported.; Twenty-five years after the Crown Heights riots broke their families apart, Carmel Cato and Norman Rosenbaum will meet again.

Crown Heights leaders who helped heal racial tensions reunite

gotis@nydailynews.com Through basketball and music, community leaders who "really didn't know anything about each other" bonded.

OLD FISH AND THE SEA: 400-year-old Greenland shark now Earth's oldest vertebrate

10 students killed in airstrike at Yemen school

TOPSHOT - Yemenis inspect the rubble of a house in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on August 11, 2016, after it was reportedly hit by a Saudi-led coalition air strike.Saudi-led coalition jets pounded Shiite rebel positions in and around the Yemeni capital for the third consecutive day as a Saudi woman was killed by shelling from Yemen. / AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED HUWAISMOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP/Getty Images An airstrike on a school in Yemen killed at least 10 children and wounded dozens more.

U.S.-backed fighters push ISIS from northern Syrian town

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PHOTO POSTED BY HAWAR NEWS, THE NEWS AGENCY FOR THE SEMI-AUTONOMOUS KURDISH AREAS IN SYRIA (ANHA) ON MONDAY, AUG. 8, 2016, WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER AP REPORTING TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REP A Syrian Kurdish official says U.S.-backed fighters now control northern Syrian town that until recently was a stronghold of ISIS.

Baby found dead in hot car after Texas dad forgot tot while working at Walmart

http://www.kens5.com/news/local/breaking-baby-found-dead-in-hot-car-at-helotes-wal-mart/296332541 The boy's father told police that he forgot to drop the baby off at daycare before work.

France adds 500 security forces during Feast of the Assumption

Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes Nicolas Brouwet (R), French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve (2ndR) and Prefect of Hautes-Pyrenees (L) listen to Lourdes Mayor Josette Bourdou (C) on August 13, 2016 in Lourdes during a visit to examine the heightened security following the July attacks in France.French security forces are on high alert as thousands of Catholics converge on the shrine of Lourdes for an annual pilgrimage unfolding in the shadow of a string of terror attacks. Each year, tens of thousands flock to the sanctuary in the foothills of the Pyrenees for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15, marking the ascent of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. / AFP PHOTO / PASCAL PAVANIPASCAL PAVANI/AFP/Getty Images The 20,000 visitors to Lourdes represents a security challenge to France, which is already on high alert for terrorist attacks.

He's talking to you, Donald: De Niro likens 'Taxi Driver' character to Trump

Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver."

Lightning fatally strikes man, injures four others in Poughkeepsie park

Not Released (NR) Cannot be billed to clients located in the territories indicated: France. A man hit by lightning at a park in New York's Hudson Valley died. Four other people found wounded by the same strike.

American Airlines flight attendant who beat coworkers not guilty by insanity

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE; AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. MANDATORY CREDIT Joanne Snow, 67, had faced up to 25 years in prison and $500,000 in fines for her dual outbursts.

Wave of attacks in Thailand were led by one person, police say

epaselect epa05476180 Thai rescue workers rush an injured bomb victim to a hospital following a bomb attack at the city clock tower in the center of Hua Hin, Thailand, 12 August 2016. A series of bombing attacks in the resort city of Hua Hin killed at least two people and more than 20 people injured including foreign tourists. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT The attacks killed four and wounded dozens in some of Thailand's best-known tourist resorts

Brooklyn woman and young daughters vanish after dropping off paperwork at city agency

Jeanette Smith, 31, was reported missing Saturday. A 31-year-old Brooklyn woman and her two young daughters vanished after dropping off paperwork at a city agency, officials said Saturday.

Keshia Knight Pulliam claims Ed Hartwell is harming pregnancy

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Donald Trump and Keshia Knight Pulliam attend the "Celebrity Apprentice" Red Carpet Event at Trump Tower on January 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Chicago police officer who fatally shot Paul O'Neal said he saw teen reach for waistband

JUULY 28, 2016 PHOTO; AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT FRAME GRAB PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT POLICE REVIEW AUTHORITY; VIDEO FROM A CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY CAM The July 28 killing of Paul O'Neal sparked more criticism aimed at the Chicago police department.

Seven injured after man sets fire to Swiss train, stabs passengers

A man with a knife attacked set fire to a train in north-eastern Switzerland, leaving six people in hospital with stab wounds and burns, Aug. 13, 2016. Swiss police said that the man doused a train car with a flammable liquid and set it on fire.

As Fidel Castro turns 90, he praises Cubans and digs at President Obama

JULY 11, 2014 FILE PHOTO The former Cuban president turned 90 Saturday, marking the occasion with a thank you to his fellow islanders — especially his doctors.

Queens man attacked with stun gun during Flushing robbery

Man with a stungun. Investigators on Saturday were trying to determine if the thieves can be linked to any other robberies — since stun guns are rarely used.
Autos

A grand opening for Tesla, another Autopilot crash, and more

tesla-san-francisco-store Plus, trouble for Volkswagen that isn't about emissions, collective bargaining kicks off in Canada, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

REVIEW Short Report: 2017 Audi A4 Sedan

2017-Audi-A4-Prestige-Manhattan-Gray-Front-Quarter-Right With the redesigned 2017 A4, Audi channels Aristotle in that the whole of this excellent luxury sedan is greater than the sum of its parts.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to lease a car in 7 steps

NYDN_Mercedes-Benz-GLC-Class Leasing is a good way to drive a better car than you might otherwise be able to afford. But it’s not all sunshine, puppies, and chocolate.

REVIEW NEW PATH NEEDED: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder First Drive

2017-Nissan-Pathfinder-Platinum-Silver-Front-Quarter Strong competition in the family-sized, crossover SUV segment leaves the mostly unchanged 2017 Nissan Pathfinder in need of a fresh start.

GALLERY First Pictures! 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

With a host of new technology, safety, interior, and exterior improvements, the refreshed 2017 Pathfinder is definitely worthy of a look for those in the market for a midsize crossover SUV.  Nissan's 2017 Pathfinder received a refresh in all facets including interior, exterior, technology, and safety. This midsize crossover SUV is sure to compete in an already competitive segment.

GALLERY First Pictures! 2017 Audi A3 spruces up a favorite

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet Front The 2017 Audi A3 lineup gets refreshed on all fronts, including design, technology, and driving dynamics.
New York

Firefighters save man, 70, in Washington Heights fire

EXP; Firefighters performed lifesaving CPR on a critically injured 70-year-old.

Off-duty firefighters rescue four swimmers at Queens beach

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Four swimmers ending up having trouble in choppy waters off Jacob Riis Park.

Man threatens Brooklyn token booth clerk using gas-soaked rag

Police investigate the scene of a shooting that occurred in the Nostrand Ave subway station on the 3 line on Sun., February 28, 2016. The terrified clerk was treated for trauma, while the suspect remained at large.

Remains of U.S. Marine killed in World War II coming home to N.Y.

Marines Pfc. George Traver was killed in a battle in the Pacific during World War II. His remains were recently identified. The remains of a Pfc. George Traver of Chatham were discovered thanks to the Florida-based group History Flight.

Small plane makes emergency landing on L.I. beach

TWA Flight 800 International Memorial at Smith Point County Park. *** Local Caption *** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Twa-memorial6.jpg The airplane reportedly "came down nice and level" a few hundred yards from beachgoers, according to a witness.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Young Yankees fan pens inspiring essay on baseball, family for winning spot in Daily News' Field of Dreams contest

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Some of 12-year-old Connor Mushorn’s most treasured family memories revolve around the New York Yankees.

Man arrested in fatal shooting during Bronx robbery

Glebe Ave. at Manning St. in Parkchester, the Bronx. Authorities say that Dwayne Francis, 20, robbed then killed the older man on Glebe Ave. near Manning St. in Parkchester on Aug. 3.

Fun for all ages: Percy Sutton Harlem Run and Walk open to all

SENDER: Jared McCallister There will be something for everyone from 2-year-olds to elite adult runners on Aug. 27.

Brooklyn mother, two young daughters reported missing

81 Precinct Missing (RMA# 2318-16): A 31-year-old mother and her two daughters were reported missing after they didn’t return home on Thursday, August 11, 2016, police said. Jeanette Smith (PICTURED), 31, and her daughters Allah Smith, 3, and Shinora Brooks, 6, disappeared after visiting the Human Resources Administration building on Dekalb Ave. in downtown Brooklyn around noon on Thursday. A 31-year-old mother and her two daughters were reported missing after they didn't return home.
Daily News Video

podcast Terry Gilliam brought his unique, often bizarre vision to 1995's '12 Monkeys'

Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt star in '12 Monkeys'. The wonky time travel tale from director Terry Gilliam offers a clever plot and unique characters.

podcast 1974's 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3' is the classic New York City thriller that stills holds up

Film poster for the 1974 classic thriller, 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'. There are a handful of movies that are quintessential New York City, and "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" is one of them.
Sports

Austin, Judge hit back-to-back blasts in debut as Yankees pound Rays

Aug 13, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Tyler Austin (26) is congratulated by Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports On Friday night, Aaron Judge and Tyler Austin had been top prospects with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, pieces of the Yankee future still waiting for a chance.

Wilmer Flores leads Mets to walk-off win over Padres in 11th

Wilmer Flores scored a run in seventh and brought home the winning run with a ground ball in the 11th. It wasn't quite like his dramatic walk-off homer from last season, but the Mets will take it from folk hero Wilmer Flores.

Michael Phelps earns gold in final race as USA wins 4x100 medley

ALTERNATIVE CROP Michael Phelps closed out the Rio Olympics in the only way imaginable.

Joe Torre and the Spirit of '96: A Q&A with the Yankee skipper

YSP30:SPORT BASEBALL:NEW YORK,26OCT96 - New York Yankees manager Joe Torre (R) celebrates their World Series victory over the Atlanta Braves with owner Georger Steinbrenner (C) and Mayor Rudolf Guiliani (L) in the Yankees dressing room October 26. mb/Photo by Mike Blake REUTERS Joe Torre’s arrival as Yankee manager was hardly trumpeted with the kind of fanfare his tenure would ultimately deserve.
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