EXCLUSIVE TEXTBOOK HOMOPHOBIA: Queens Democratic candidate for state senate wants to erase same-sex couples from school books, as critics say he’s 'ignoring reality'

A Democrat waging a primary campaign vowed to fight to bar pictures of same-sex couples from school textbooks.

LAX airport evacuated amid false alarm of active shooter, cops claim 'loud noises' sparked chaos

Travelers were evacuated from Los Angeles International Airport as police investigated reports of an active shooter in a terminal.

Women let loose on annual GoTopless Day in Times Square during march sponsored by UFO cult

Women said ta-ta to their tops Sunday during a march organized by the Raelian Movement.

BLOODY WEEKEND: 14 people shot, three fatally, and four others are stabbed in spate of violence in Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three people were fatally shot and nine more were wounded during a spate of gunfire and stabbings across Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan.

SHINING BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND! From RiRi to Beyoncé, see the top moments from the VMAs

EXCLUSIVE NOT PAYING HIS FARE SHARE! NYC taxi tycoon Evgeny Freidman owes $13M in taxes, as cabs still allowed to operate as city does nothing

Embattled taxi king Evgeny Freidman owes more than $13 million in taxes from his cab empire, yet his cabbies are still allowed to operate.

LOVETT Donald Trump is the newest weapon Democrats use in battle for New York Senate

In the fight for control of the state Senate, Dems have begun using Trump as their bogeyman to help raise money for their candidates.

New Mexico cop accidentally filmed himself stealing marijuana

The police sergeant recorded himself on a lapel camera taking marijuana from his office.

Kim Kardashian wears see-through dress and wet hair at VMAs

Bus with La. flood workers crashes into firetruck on highway, killing 2, including fire chief, and injures 30

A massive highway bus crash in Louisiana Sunday morning killed two people — including a fire chief — and injured 41, police said.

Pol wants to clean up 'illegal activity' tainting Queens street

Sen. Jose Peralta (D-Queens) wants to clean up a stretch of 20 blocks along Roosevelt Ave. that bring in a “bad element” at night.

DMV face-recognizing technology is helping to bust cheaters

State authorities said the new, enhanced computer program for recognizing faces at the DMV has led to more than 100 arrests since January.

Scientists finish year-long Mars test involving living in isolation at Hawaii mountain dome

Six scientists completed a yearlong Mars simulation Sunday in Hawaii, where they lived in a dome on a mountain in near isolation.

EVERYBODY KNOWS AND HE FEELS LEFT OUT! Drake goes in for a kiss with RiRi after VMAs tribute

EXCLUSIVE Uber targets college kids for help in expanding to upstate New York

Uber is launching an ad campaign to urge college students to help them push lawmakers to allow the ride-sharing company upstate.

Bus crash injures 18 on FDR near Brooklyn Bridge

A three-vehicle crash involving a bus on FDR Drive left 18 people with minor injuries Sunday, officials said.

Plane wreckage found, 2 men still missing after crash in New Orleans lake

Divers found the wreckage of a small plane that crashed into the huge, mud-bottomed lake.

Clinton argues that Trump is no typical Republican

Hillary Clinton is working hard to prove Donald Trump isn't a normal Republican — and down-ticket GOP candidates are just fine with that.

SEE IT Rhymefest tries to report a crime to Chicago police but no one will listen

Tent Mass for survivors of Italian earthquake that killed 290

Catholic clerics celebrated a Mass on Sunday for survivors of the earthquake that killed 290 people.

Bomb explodes outside Brussels criminology institute

Belgian media say a blast damaged Belgium's criminology institute, but the building was empty and nobody was injured.

EXCLUSIVE IN-CORRECTIONAL FACILITY: Rikers Island bosses routinely ‘purge’ unfavorable violence stats to create illusion of reform, review shows

There's something hokey going on at the city's pokey.

Nigerian president claims Boko Haram leader ‘fatally wounded’

The Nigerian government is ready to discuss the release of the girls held hostage by Boko Haram, president Buhari said in a statement.

Patton Oswalt plans to return to stand-up next month, after wife's death

Cyclist run over after crashing into open car door in Brooklyn, now in critical condition

The 33-year-old man is in critical condition with head and torso injuries.

BLOODTHIRSTY BROTHERS: Chicago siblings on parole were allegedly targeting another man when they gunned down Dwyane Wade's cousin Nykea Aldridge

Darwin Sorells, 26, and Derren Sorells, 22, were charged for the death of Nykea Aldridge.

Chris Christie defends Trump’s racist ‘what do you have to lose’ line

Trump's original remarks have been criticized not just for their inaccuracy but for their abjectly racist tone.

Parents keep closer eye on kids after U.S. Open abduction attempt

A day after an 11-year-old girl was nearly abducted during a “Kids Day” event to kick off the U.S.

Autos

VW to compensate dealers, Singapore gets 1st self-driving cab, and more

We've also got the latest clean-air regulations from California, a whole lot of leased cars, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

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

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 2017 Genesis G90 ushers in a new era of Korean luxury

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

To Minivan, or Not to Minivan?

Deciding whether to buy a minivan is more than a question of money. For many people, it is a question of personal identity.

PHOTOS Kia Cadenza gets sharper styling and more premium for 2017

This all-new Kia Cadenza offers more luxury, better technology and a wider array of safety features on a budget only the Korean brand can provide.

REVIEW First Drive: 2017 Kia Cadenza leaves a lasting impression

Carefully redesigned, the 2017 Kia Cadenza is the sporty full-size sedan that leaves a lasting impression.

New York

N.Y. athletes raise $4G for kin of 9/11 victims with 75-mile trek

Two extreme athletes raised $4,000 for the children of 9/11 victims when they finished a 75-mile trek to Manhattan.

EXCLUSIVE Success Academy has 9,000 kids in extracurricular programs

A record number of students at the city’s largest charter school network are in extracurricular activities this new school year.

Body found under lifeguard chair on Coney Island beach

A body was discovered under a lifeguard chair on a bright Saturday morning at Coney Island.

Brooklyn man, 67, in critical condition after being hit by minivan backing up

The 67-year-old man suffered head trauma after the Fort Hamilton Parkway collision.

PERVERT ALERT: Girl, 11, kicks free from abduction attempt at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at Queens tennis stadium before the U.S. Open

A man tried to abduct an 11-year-old girl watching a tennis practice on one of the outer courts.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Chuck Schumer seeks registry to track firefighters with cancer

Sen. Charles Schumer wants to create a national health registry to track cancer among firefighters.

Classic short stories available to subway riders for free

Straphangers now have free access to classic short stories as part of a promotion to celebrate free Wi-Fi in subway stations.

Subway cricket prankster almost added roaches to her performance art

Straphangers who bugged out over a prank on a crowded D train should count their blessings.

Man driving three-wheel motorcycle in critical condition after crashing into parked van

A man driving a lime-green three-wheel motorcycle crashed into a parked van in Queens on Saturday night and was in critical condition.

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21 Victorian Photographs of Recently-Deceased People. These Are Sweet and Sad

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