Monday, August 22, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS


KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What you should know about reporting sex assault on your college campus, and how Title IX can help

Model and Property Released (MR&PR) High profile cases of schools mishandling sexual assault cases have kept the issue in the national spotlight.

MUSIC MAKES HER LOSE CONTROL! Eight hurt when driver mistakenly rams into Ohio Rat Pack-themed concert

PHOTO PROVIDED BY WEWS-TV. MANDATORY CREDIT A woman lost control of her car and plowed through a packed dance floor, injuring eight people at a Rat Pack-themed concert.

Colin Powell denies inspiring Hillary Clinton’s email servers: 'Her people have been trying to pin it on me'

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell shares a laugh with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham at the State Department in Washington, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, during a ceremony where his official portrait was unveiled. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Colin Powell is washing his hands of Hillary Clinton’s email fiasco.

LOVETT PAY FOR MAY(OR): Cuomo is doling out big bucks in the Bronx, perhaps signaling he wants borough prez Ruben Diaz to start mayoral run

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) gestures to the crowd as he arrives on stage to deliver remarks on the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton received the number of votes needed to secure the party's nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) If Gov. Cuomo wants Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz to run for mayor, he's certainly showing him the love with money for the borough.

Eddie Murphy says he was called 'tight a--' for refusing cocaine from John Belushi, Robin Williams

'LIKE AN INFESTATION OF DEAD RATS': Hoarder found dead in Manhattan apartment after complaints of rancid odor

8/21/16 A suspected hoarder was found dead in an apartment Sunday after patrons complained of a foul odor wafting into an East Village eatery.

Louisiana trooper wounded, shooting suspect killed in New Orleans

A passenger in a stolen car packed weapons and drugs was fatally shot and a Louisiana trooper wounded during a rolling gun battle on the evening of August 21, 2016 in New Orleans, authorities said. A passenger in a stolen car was fatally shot and a Louisiana trooper wounded during a rolling gun battle Sunday in New Orleans, cops said.

Probe blasts Florida prep school for failing to protect kids from teacher

According to The Palm Beach Post, administrators at St. Andrew’s School looked the other way last year as one teacher seemed to have inappropriate relationships with four students despite repeated warnings. A scathing report reveals administrators at a prep school failed to protect students.

SEE IT Miranda Lambert reveals that she’s ‘engaged,’ but not to her boyfriend

Nevada woman dies after she ignored warnings, hopped a fence and tripped in her flip-flops while taking photo on Calif. cliff

A popular sight-seeing spot in California turned deadly after a visitor fell to her death trying to snap a picture from the cliff.

Sex offender in Nebraska is granted custody of teenage stepdaughters by state's highest court

NR The girls’ father has tried — and failed — several times to win back custody of his daughters.

NOW THEIR WALLETS ARE TORCHED! Oregon wildfire starters could get torched with $37M bill

In this Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 photo, a helicopter heads towards a wildfire burning west of Sunriver, after fillings it's bucket with water from the Deschutes River in Bend, Ore. Oregon's wildfire season is picking up just as much of the state is bracing for a stretch of triple-digit heat. (Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin via AP) Two men suspected of starting an Oregon wildfire last year could soon get a large bill.

Israeli military responds to rocket attack from Gaza Strip

An Israeli policeman carries part of a rocket which the Israeli army and police said was launched from Gaza, landing next to a residential building in the Israeli southern town of Sderot, Israel August 21, 2016. REUTERS/Amir Cohen The Israeli military said the rocket landed in the southern border town of Sderot.

ITSY-BITSY ISSUE: Farrah Abraham blasted for photo of daughter in bikini

Motorcyclist killed hitting double-parked tow truck in the Bronx

Highway officers are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident on East Tremont Ave near Unionport Road in the Parkchester section of the Bronx. The accident killed the operator of the bike which collided into the rear of a double parked flatbed tow truck. The rider was rushed to the hospital but could not be sacved. Local residents claim the stretch between Unionport Road and Castle Hill Avenue is continually dangerous with vehicles racing or traveling at excessive speed. ( Vic Nicastro for New York Daily News ) A 25-year-old motorcyclist was trying to pass a car on a Bronx street, cops said.

Skydiver dies deploying parachute too late near Ohio airport

Model and Property Released (MR&PR) A skydiver was killed in Ohio on a Sunday morning jump after he didn’t deploy his parachute until it was too late.

No 'personal insults' from Donald Trump? Here are 7

Even Kellyanne Conway said back in February, when she was running a Super PAC associated with Ted Cruz, that Trump was ‘vulgar.’ Donald Trump's latest campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said Sunday that Trump "doesn't hurl personal insults."

Brash Philippines president threatens to leave United Nations

JUNE 30, 2016 FILE PHOTO The Philippines' brash-talking president threatened to withdraw from the United Nations and lashed out at U.S. police killings of black men.

SUMMER LIKE IT HOT! Emily R. steams up the Malibu beach

N.H. man who kidnapped pregnant girlfriend gets break on new rap

CONCORD, N.H. — A man convicted of kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend should not have been punished for later seeking to see the child, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled. Christopher Long shouldn't have been punished for seeking to see the child, the N.H. Supreme Court ruled.

'HE DOESN'T HURL PERSONAL INSULTS': Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway denies her new boss ever insulted anyone

Donald Trump's new spinster might be a little spun out.

NYCHA worker and FDNY firefighter arrested in separate incidents over the weekend

A playground on the grounds of the Tompkins Houses in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on March 24, 2010. This playground in front of the 200 Throop Ave. building of the Tompkins houses had a plane painted with bars with the words 'jail' printed above, causing outrage amongst the residence of the houses. Police said two city workers had been arrested, including an NYCHA employee who was caught with an open liquor bottle and a lit joint.

Man killed after stumbling onto Upper East Side subway track

A person was killed after being struck by a southbound No. 6 train as it entered the E. 86th St./ Lexington Ave. station just before 6 a.m. A man who appeared intoxicated died after falling onto an Upper East Side subway track early Sunday, police said.

Bette Midler apologizes for 'transphobic' Caitlyn Jenner tweet

NBC tries to promote karate for 2020 Olympics, but shows taekwondo instead

NBC posted a clip of a taekwondo demonstration to promote karate in the 2020 Olympics. Everything isn’t karate fighting, NBC.

Critics rip Cuomo plan that combines tax and wage subsidies

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A proposal to revive a affordable housing tax credit by providing wage subsidies for the workers is being blasted by economic experts.

New York takes $1.1B hit on tax collected compared to last year

JAN. 7 2013 FILE PHOTO State tax collections of $24.2 billion for the first four months of this fiscal year are down.

HOUSE PARTY AMBUSH: 13 people shot in Bridgeport, Conn., police believe attackers fired through neighbor's hedges

Police believe at least two shooters came through the backyard of a house and opened fire.
Autos

Uber's self-driven cab service, Genesis's voice tech, and more

uber-app-in-car We've also got news on Uber's latest partnerships, the slow burn for Porsche diesel owners, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

FIRST LOOK Honda Civic Hatchback will make U.S. debut this fall

2017-honda-civic-hatchback-silver-front-quarter Honda's popular hatchback will see if it can match its European success in the States during the 2017 model year.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to buy a car you will love

2017-Kia-Forte From finding the right car to negotiating the best deal and driving home happy, this guide explains how to buy or lease a car you will love.

GALLERY 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona

Dodge Challenger and Charger lineup Dodge revealed two sweet new special edition vehicles this week at the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan, the 2017 Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona.

REVIEW Short Report: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

The best part about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid may be just how un-hybrid-like it actually is. The best part about the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid may be just how un-hybrid-like it actually is.

GALLERY Cadillac Escala Concept is luxury, lengthened

Cadillac Escala Concept Front Left Quarter Cadillac used the world's most exclusive car show to roll out a vision for their future.
New York

Protest pushes for City Hall to improve safety for jail officers

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A group of jail officer advocates Sunday called on City Hall to do more.

'NO ONE'S LISTENING': NYC homeless shelter residents making thousands more calls to 311 over problems

Denise Wells tells of terrible conditions at Help Women’s Center in Brooklyn. She and nine others had to leave the shelter because of a cash shortage. While Mayor de Blasio has touted a 75% decline in shelter violations over the course of the year, residents have not seen much progress.

'WE HAVE NO TRAINING': Kennedy Airport workers unprepared to deal with an emergency, employees reveal after JFK shooter scare

Workers — from security guards to terminal cleaners to baggage handlers — say they've received no training for a terror attack.

Sen. Schumer says 'shots fired' scare at Kennedy raises disturbing questions

Unconfirmed reports of shots fired at New York's main airport triggered scenes of panic, massive evacuations and huge delays on Aug. 14. The federal Department of Homeland Security must investigate the response to a shots fired scare at Kennedy Airport, Sen. Schumer said.

See It Naked woman jumps from apartment building window, lands safely on air conditioner a floor below

Screen grab from video taken at 70 Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx where an unidentified woman was hanging out of her 4th floor window and later fell down one story and landed on the air conditioner below. She was taken into custody by NYPD Emergency Service Saturday, August 20, 2016, Bronx, New York. (CREDIT: Ben Edelman) The woman landed safely after her leap and stayed on the air conditioner until police arrived.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Two killed, six wounded in overnight NYC shootings

Police encountered a man on West 142nd St. with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to the hospital, apparently amused by the incident. A woman and man were killed and six more people were wounded in separate incidents across Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Man, 56, dies after jumping from Skyline Princess boat in Queens

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 56-year-old man died after jumping off a boat in Queens early Sunday, officials said.

Brooklynites come together 25 years after Crown Heights riots

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Jewish and black Brooklynites called for continued peace and unity on the 25th anniversary of the Crown Heights riots Sunday.

ZOO CUTE! Bronx Zoo’s new sea lion pups make public debut, are unbelievably adorable — SEE THE VIDEO

One pup is a male. The zoo isn’t yet sure of the other’s gender, but both are totally adorable. Now there's two more reasons to take a break from the heat and chill with the sea lions at the Bronx Zoo.

NY-Presbyterian provides new lease on life for Bronx woman

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi On a sunny day this past May, Allison Goldman awoke in her hospital bed after spending the last month in a medically induced coma.

Manhattan cancer survivor helps pave the way for new treatment

Mary Elizabeth Williams and Dr. Jedd Wolchok chief of Melanoma and Immunotherapeutics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Williams took part in a groundbreaking clinical immunotherapy trial after she was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma. She is now cancer-free. Five years ago, Mary Elizabeth Williams was facing a devastating diagnosis of stage IV melanoma.

St. Francis Hospital surgeon saves Long Island woman's heart

Jessica Arnone, 23, stands next to Dr. George Petrossian, Director, Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures, at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY, Friday, July 22, 2016. Arnone was treated by Dr. Petrossian for a life-threatening heart condition. (David Wexler For New York Daily News) Jessica Arnone was feeling tired and achy after returning home from a business trip to Las Vegas in late February.

NYU Langone's 3D printing technology helps woman beat cancer

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi When Sara Morales found out two years ago that she had a rare bone cancer, it felt like the cruelest kind of déjà vu.

Mount Sinai chief head, neck cancer surgeon saves teacher's voice

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi When David Benedict lost his voice that December, he didn’t think anything of it.
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

Brian McCann, Mark Teixeira adjusting to new roles with Yankees

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. The arrival of Gary Sanchez, Aaron Judge and Tyler Austin has rejuvenated the Yankees.

Chad Green gets no support as Yankees fall to Angels, 2-0

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. The Yankees need a new finishing move.

Jets coach won't commit to Bryce Petty or Geno Smith as backup QB

Last week, Geno Smith took to Twitter to accuse the media of making up stories.

Yankees Insider: Jacoby Ellsbury robs Albert Pujols

Joe Girardi thought it was gone. So did Chad Green. Jacoby Ellsbury had other ideas.
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