Thursday, August 25, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

METH-CRAZED KILLING: California couple allegedly slays woman and kidnaps her three young children — and is now on the run from cops

The crazed couple are leading police on a manhunt spanning at least three states.

'IT WOULD BE A WIN-WIN FOR HIM': Friends of Doc Gooden — including group that helped him get clean in 1987 — step up to the plate to offer support for pitcher

The bullpen of support behind Doc Gooden runs deep.

Brooklyn house cleaner arrested for sexually assaulting client after breaking into in her apartment

Surveillance photo of suspect wanted for the rape of a 29-year-old woman in her Brooklyn home on July 25. The creepy cleaner used a spare key to get inside, then, with gun in hand, gave her the choice of being killed or attacked.

Elephant tranquilizer laced heroin triggers mass-overdoses across Ohio

Heroin stock image. The spiked heroin has proven resistant to tested revival medicines such as Narcan.

LES-BEING RIDICULOUS! Rush Limbaugh warns of absurd gay women farming invasion

At least 12 killed, 37 wounded in American University of Afghanistan attack

Afghan security forces rush to respond to a complex Taliban attack on the campus of the American University in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. ���We are trying to assess the situation,��� President Mark English told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) American University is Afghanistan's only private, non-profit and co-ed university.

Brooklyn boy, 6, struck by heartless hit-and-run driver in Borough Park

A hit-and-run driver hit a 6-year-old boy crossing Fort Hamilton Parkway at 41st St. in Borough Park just before 4:15 p.m. A black minivan rolls through the intersection, hitting one child. A hit-and-run driver slammed into a 6-year-old boy as he crossed a Brooklyn street Wednesday afternoon.

Ga. man sentenced 40 years for pouring boiling water on gay men

Martin Blackwell was convicted of pouring hot water two gay men as they slept and sentenced to 40 years in prison. A hate-filled homophobic Georgia man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after he scalded a sleeping gay couple with boiling water.

Stacey Dash called 'the black girl' by ex-Fox News boss Roger Ailes: suit

Ex-soldier who killed 5 Dallas officers showed PTSD symptoms — but docs said he presented no risk

(FILES) This file photo obtained July 8, 2016 shows shows Micah Xavier Johnson.The shooter in the Dallas ambush had been practicing detonating bombs and planned some kind of major attack even before the sniper-style assault in which he killed five police, the city's police chief said July 10, 2016. Releasing chilling new details of the attack by Micah Johnson, police chief David Brown said Johnson taunted police as he negotiated with them during an hours long standoff -- "playing games, laughing at us, singing" -- asking how many cops he had killed and saying he wanted to take out more. / AFP PHOTO / Handout / Handout / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTSHANDOUT/AFP/Getty Images Micah Johnson had told doctors that he experienced nightmares after witnessing fellow soldiers getting blown in half.

Pennsylvania boy, 14, charged with killing grandma because he didn't want to go to school

Model and Property Released (MR&PR) Hunter Riley Reeser, 14, faces murder charges as an adult for the Tuesday shooting.

Colombia reaches agreement with rebels, ending 52-year violent conflict

epa05509138 Second in command and leader of the delegates of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Luciano Marin (L), alias Ivan Marquez, shakes hands with Head of the peace delegation of the Colombian Government Humberto de la Calle (R) as Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez (C) claps in Havana, Cuba, 24 August 2016. The Government of Colombia and the FARC signed the final agreement that closes the peace negotiations developed in Havana during the last four years and it must be approved by the Colombian people in a plebiscite. EPA/ERNESTO MASTRASCUSA The accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ends one of the world's longest-running armed conflicts.

Bill defends Clinton Foundation after donations report

Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband former U.S. president Bill Clinton greet supporters during a campaign rally. Bill has been continually asked to make his way to the small screen and be a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars.” Bill Clinton defended the Clinton Foundation after a report raised conflict-of-interest concerns over donors who met with his wife.

'HI EVERYBODY!' Amanda Bynes returns to Twitter after 6-month hiatus

Bronx perv busted for allegedly masturbating on subway trains

A subway rider who was videotaped by a fed-up commuter who loudly accused him of pleasuring himself has been charged with public lewdness, cops said. Kevin Cuffe, 23, of the Bronx, was busted days after Deanna G. Carter snapped video of him on Aug. 15, and berated him for allegedly touching himself on the Bronx-bound No. 2 train at 34th St.-Penn Station, police sources said. A subway rider who was videotaped by a commuter who accused him of pleasuring himself has been charged with public lewdness, cops said.

Trump goes off-script, says Clinton's Hollywood backers 'aren't very hot anymore'

Trump's team has touted his newfound discipline and ability to drive a message after a week in which he largely remained on-script. So much for that teleprompter discipline.

Parents say district's school bus ban on rap music is racist

School Bus. The ban included rap, religious music and talk show programs.

Hundreds of NYC kids from kindergarten to second grade were suspended for fighting

MR & PR Many of the youngest kids suspended from city schools were barred from their classes because of fighting.

NUDE AWAKENING! Celebs who have had private photos leaked online

'TOP' OF THE LIE: Donald Trump caught fabricating story about meeting with Chicago police brass in Fox News interview

AUG. 22, 2016 FILE PHOTO The "top" cop Trump claimed earlier this week to have met in Chicago was simply a "qualified" officer, the nominee's spokeswoman admitted.

6.8 magnitude quake in Myanmar kills at least 3, destroys scores of ancient Buddhist sites

CORRECTION - SEE CAPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION The quake shook buildings across the Southeast Asian country, with tremors felt as far away as Thailand.

Trump lags in polls because they're rigged, campaign head says

Conway said the media is bent on Trump’s destruction. Kellyanne Conway said polls showing Trump behind are “put out there by media outlets that are also bent on his destruction.”

Rising sea levels may put 2 million homes underwater by 2100

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Nearly 2 million homes in the U.S. will be underwater by the year 2100 if climate change projections hold true, a study revealed.

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDE-UR! Ariana Grande VMA act touted with flying billboard over NYC

Cameras added at Queens park where jogger was killed

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Security cameras were installed this week in the park where Queens jogger Karina Vetrano was killed earlier this month, officials said.

Colorado sheriff accused of sexually assaulting inmate when he was taking her to jail

Sedgwick County Sheriff Tom Hanna of Julesburg Colorado has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally challenged woman while he was transporting her to jail. A Colorado sheriff sexually assaulted a developmentally-delayed woman at his home when he was taking her to jail, officials said Wednesday.

Alleged park groper, accused of 13 Manhattan burglaries, rambles that he 'got nothing to say'

Thomas Cronin, 53, wanted for 11 burglaries grabbed the buttocks of a Manhattan sunbather, not knowing that an off-duty cop was hanging out nearby. For someone who’s not talking, he sure talks a lot.

Bicyclist, 78, a former driver for ex-NYC Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum killed after being struck by car on Queens street

ON SPEC A 55yr old male bicyclist was taken to Hospital with CPR in progress after they were struck by a car on Northern Boulevard at 223rd Street in Queens on Wednesday August 24, 2016. 0749. The driver of the car was also taken to Hospital. (Theodore Parisienne) A 78-year-old bicyclist died after being struck by a car in Queens early Wednesday, officials said.
Autos

Model S is faster than ever, a new autonomous tech team, and more

Tesla battery close-up We've also got an expanded 'Teen Driver' program from Chevy, a truce between Volkswagen and suppliers, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

REVIEW Ratings and Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9

2016-Mazda-CX-9-Signature-Sonic-Silver-Front-Quarter-Left With the new CX-9, Mazda gets just about everything from design to driving dynamics right, making its comfort challenges a genuine letdown.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to avoid buying a flood-damaged car

NYDN_Flood-Vehicle-Photo Floods are among the cruelest examples of Mother Nature’s might. Car buyers want to avoid buying a flood-damaged car if they can help it.

REVIEW Short Report: 2016 Kia Soul knows rhythm, jazz, and even the blues

2016-Kia-Soul-Tarmac-Edition-Black-Front-Quarter-Right If you like the Kia Soul’s styling, and you can live with a small cargo area, then you’ll probably love this funky but flawed vehicle.

PHOTOS Concours d'LeMons lets its freak flag fly in Monterey

A fruit basket of surprises When life gives you lemons, you allow them to rot before putting them on display at peak putrefaction. That’s the general philosophy of Concours d’LeMons, anyway. The annual event is the “ugly stain” of Monterey Car Week, whose biggest draw includes that automotive bastion of deep pockets the Concours d’Elegance. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Scroll through the gallery of 2016’s basket of blight.

PHOTOS 2017 Genesis G90 ushers in a new era of Korean luxury

2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 Profile With the new 2017 Genesis G90, Hyundai's luxury brand has officially launched in style.
New York

New York dental company collecting supplies for Louisiana flood victims

MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT, (INCLUDING GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT, 225, 10/12, INREGISTER, LBI CUSTOM) A New York-based dental services provider is pitching in to help Louisiana flood victims with a supply drive.

New Yorkers fear 'more unprofessional drivers' after cabbies aren’t required to speak English

web stock taxi cab new york city manhattan traffic A new law that does away with the English proficiency test for hack licenses will translate into safety concerns and frustrating trips.

Investor accused of burglarizing ex-wife's home offered plea deal

Not Released (NR) For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use, contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of Bloomberg content requires Bloomberg’s prior written consent. A short sale guru who is accused of burglarizing his ex-wife’s home was offered a misdemeanor plea deal on Wednesday.

Judge refuses $25M bail for fugitive who returned from Africa

Fugitive U.S. millionaire Jacob "Kobi" Alexander sits with his wife Hanna, as he awaits the start of his extradition hearing in Windhoek, in this September 17, 2008 file picture. Alexander, the fugitive former chief executive of Comverse Technology Inc. agreed to pay nearly $54 million November 23, 2010 to resolve civil litigation with the U.S. government over the backdating of stock options, court papers show. The settlement also resolves a civil lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It was announced by U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch for the Eastern District of New York. Picture taken September 17, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer/Files (NAMIBIA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW BUSINESS) He’s out of Africa — and in a jail cell.

Ex-top cop Raymond Kelly slams de Blasio administration over report criticizing NYPD investigations of Muslims

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The city’s former top cop lambasted de Blasio's administration for a report criticizing the NYPD's counter-terrorism investigations.
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NYC woman sues after NYPD trashed her pool while catching shooter

search for person who shot a police officer. Queens officer was rushed to Jamicia Hospital. Cops destroyed a Queens woman’s pool — then left her high and dry.

Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson must pay $15G fine for taxpayer-funded lunch and dinners totaling more than $5,000

Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson answers media questions after speaking about wrongful convictions to a meeting of the NYS Bar Association in the NY Hilton, Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Manhattan, NY. (Jeff Bachner/for New York Daily News) Brooklyn’s top law enforcement official will have to cough up a hefty $15,000 fine for illegally making taxpayers pick up the tab for food.

Elderly Queens man charged with murdering his live-in girlfriend

Not Released (NR) An elderly Queens man, who threatened to commit suicide after police found the body of his dead girlfriend, has been charged with murder.

SEE IT CLEANING UP THEIR MESS: Woman comes to pick up shell casings after two suspects shoot man multiple times in Brooklyn

Cops released a video of the two shooters and an accomplice that came to pick up shell casings from a Brooklyn street. Two gunmen called in a woman to pick up the shell casings after they shot a 26-year-old man across the street from a Brooklyn park, officials said.
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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 dugout had mostly emptied out in the middle of the eighth inning

Geno Smith will be Jets backup QB in preseason game vs. Giants

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New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) New York Jets Camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Florham Park, NJ. August 24, 2016. (Corey Sipkin/New York Daily News) Matt Forte expects to make his preseason debut for the Jets on Saturday against the Giants.
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