Tuesday, August 30, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

MYSTERY RUNNER SOUGHT: Father of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano seeks help in finding neighborhood man who vanished after his daughter's death

The dad of a murdered Howard Beach jogger is asking the public’s help finding a runner from the neighborhood who vanished after the killing.

Mother of British backpacker stabbed to death at Australian hostel calls terror claims 'nonsense'

A 21-year-old British woman has died after she was stabbed during an attack at a backpackers' hostel in Australia. “(He) is not an Islamic fundamentalist, he has never set foot in a mosque,” the mom wrote.

Upper East Side perv grabs after woman, 19, leaving subway

19 Pct. - Forcible Touching (RMA# 2481-16) A creepy stalker grabbed a woman’s buttocks, then tried to follow her into a classroom, police said.

One person killed, four wounded in deadly New Jersey shootout

MANDATORY CREDIT One person was killed in a deadly shootout along a highway near Egg Harbor Township, N.J., highway and four more wounded Monday afternoon.

Husband of Heart singer Ann Wilson arrested for alleged assault of Nancy Wilson's teen sons backstage

HIGH CLASS DRUG DEN! Two men busted for operating marijuana farm out of N.C. mansion

The Davidson County Sheriff in Lexington, North Carolina siezed 17 trash bags of marijuana at a home at 611 Indian Wells Circle in the Sapona Ridge Country Club. This had the potential to be one luxurious pot farm.

Gaping sinkhole opens up on Upper West Side from water main break

A white BMW car fell into a small sinkhole caused by a water main break between 86th and 90th street on Amsterdam Ave in the Upper West Side, Manhattan on August 29, 2016. (Isabel Slepoy/New York Daily News) The water main break partially swallowed a car and flooded a dance studio.

Model Sara Sampaio feels ‘violated’ by paparazzi after topless vacation photos surface online

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Victoria's Secret Models Sara Sampaio attends the Montblanc 110 Year Anniversary Gala Dinner on April 5, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Montblanc) The Victoria's Secret Angel wrote a letter on Facebook over the weekend claiming the snaps were taken while she "privately minding her own business."

EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORNS! Ruby splits with Harley Gusman after only 3 months

FDNY ambulance strikes, kills 81-year-old man in East Village

NR The man was hit at Second Ave. and E. 14th St., at about 1:20 p.m., officials said.

Distressed woman pulled from brink of East Village building roof

A distraught 38-year-old woman threatened to jump from an East Village apartment building Sunday night at 111 First Ave. A 38-year-old woman was pulled from the brink by a group of police officers Monday.

Hypocrite Donald Trump blasts NFL QB Colin Kaepernick for national anthem protest

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Trump National Doral, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Trump— who campaigns on the premise the U.S. is “broken” — said the QB should leave if he finds so much wrong with it.

Anthony Weiner’s downfall from scandal to scandal

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Anthony Weiner, a leading candidate for New York City mayor, pauses while speaking with reporters in Staten Island on a visit to homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy on July 26, 2013 in New York City. It was recently revealed that Weiner engaged in lewd online conversations with a woman after he resigned from Congress for similar previous incidents. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Anthony Weiner's downfall began in 2011 when a pervy picture hit the web while he was a member of Congress.

PHOTOS PDA: Celeb couples show love for each other at Video Music Awards

Prisoner charged in attack on rookie cop at Staten Island hospital

Dante Martin, 36, the prisoner who attacked an NYPD rookie tasked with guarding him at a Staten Island hospital has been charged with attempted murder, police said on Monday. Dante Martin, 36, has been charged with attempted murder, police said Monday.

PUNISHMENT TO FIT THE CRIME: California lawmakers pass bill inspired by Brock Turner case, closing loopholes for rape cases

Former Stanford student Brock Turner who was sentenced to six months in county jail for the sexual assault of an unconscious and intoxicated woman in January 2015 is shown in this Santa Clara County Sheriff's booking photo released on June 7, 2016. Courtesy Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY California lawmakers passed a law sealing a legal loophole that allowed a lenient prison sentence for former Stanford student Brock Turner.

New Sandy Hook Elementary School opens four years after massacre

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2012 They did everything they could to make the unforgettable unrecognizable.

Prince Jackson pens touching birthday sonnet to Michael Jackson, 'the myth, the legend, the man'

Baton Rouge cop killer Gavin Long never saw combat, didn’t suffer from PTSD, medical records show

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PHOTO TO BE USED ONLY WITH THE AP STORY ABOUT THE KILLING OF BATON ROUGE POLICE OFFICERS BY GAVIN LONG. THIS IMAGE MAY BE USED ONLY FOR 14 DAYS FROM THE TIME OF TRANSMISSION; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING; MANDATORY CREDIT. Long posted incoherent videos calling for violence against law enforcement before fatally shooting three officers.

Mexico's top police chief dismissed by president after execution allegations

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE - IMAGE TAKEN WITH CELL PHONE - MAY 22, 2015, FILE PHOTO Two weeks after the country's human rights commission released a scathing report alleging federal police "executed arbitrarily" at least 22 suspected drug cartel members during a raid on a ranch.

'GOOD BEHAVIOR': Brock Turner, Stanford student sentenced to 6 months in jail for sexual assault, to be released from jail 3 months early

The 21-year-old, convicted earlier this year and sentenced to six months, is scheduled to go free on Sept. 2.

'CONSIDERED DANGEROUS': Manhunt underway as 3 La. inmates break out of prison dorm, jump razor-wire fence to escape

Three Louisiana inmates escaped from their prison dorm and jumped two rolls of razor-wire fencing to break free, officials said.

PHOTOS PARTY TIME! Stars let loose after the MTV VMAs

Boy, 9, robbed of his phone by 2 teenagers at knifepoint in the Bronx

Utility knife box cutter web stock A 9-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint in the Bronx Sunday, police said.

Islamic State bombing kills 54 government recruits in Yemen

Yemeni security forces stand guard at the site of a suicide car bombing claimed by the Islamic State group on August 29, 2016 at an army recruitment centre in the southern Yemeni city of Aden.Yemeni security officials told AFP that the attacker drove an explosives-laden vehicle into a gathering of army recruits at a school in northern Aden, killing at least 60. / AFP PHOTO / SALEH AL-OBEIDISALEH AL-OBEIDI/AFP/Getty Images The men were registering to join the mission when a truck accelerated through the building’s gate and exploded.

Facebook’s algorithm took over the Trending topics, posting fake news and clickbait

Facebook switched control of its Trending Topics from a human-run curation team to an algorithm, which made its first big mistake on Sunday. It was only Facebook’s Trending algorithm’s second day on the job when it made its massive blunder — ranking a fake story up top.

Massachusetts man stockpiled weapons, wanted to carry out attack

Joseph Gargiulo, 40, of Holliston, Massachusetts is charged with being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. Authorities accuse him of threatening to kill the President, police, and Muslims. A suburban Boston man stockpiled weapons and discussed bombing a police station and burning down a mosque, the feds said.
Autos

Takata explosion kills 1, hurts 4; FCA ups cybersecurity and more

Takata's exploding airbags have claimed yet another life, only this time the inflators were not in the steering wheel, but rather a flatbed trailer.  We've also got a price cut from Volkswagen, a possible auto worker strike in Canada, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

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 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.

PHOTOS Kia Cadenza gets sharper styling and more premium for 2017

2017 Kia Cadenza Profile 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.

RATINGS AND REVIEW 2016 GMC Yukon Denali emphasizes style over substance

NYDN_2016_GMC_Yukon_Denali_Front_Quarter Along with its platform mate, the Chevy Tahoe, the Yukon is the best-selling full-size SUV in the country. But should it be?

STREET SMARTS To Minivan, or Not to Minivan?

Chrysler Pacifica minivan red familiy driveway Deciding whether to buy a minivan is more than a question of money. For many people, it is a question of personal identity.
New York

Ithaca College vigil for teenage Brooklyn student stabbed to death

Vigil on August 29, 2016, for slain Ithaca College student Anthony Nazaire, 19, who was stabbed and killed early Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Cornell University. Mourners gathered Monday afternoon at Muller Chapel to remember Ithaca sophomore Nazaire. Pictured: two women outside, after the vigil. The one on the right is Britney Chambers, referenced in Nick's notes. That's Williams Hall behind them in the background. (so the chapel is in front of them). Anthony Nazaire was a dedicated student intent on earning an MBA, mourners at a campus vigil said.

Man stabbed, slashed while walking dog in the Bronx

NYPD officers and detectives investigate the scene on Cornelia Street where a male was shot Friday evening, May 29, 2015. (Jeff Bachner/New York Daily News) A 48-year-old man was walking his dog Monday when he was stabbed in the chest and slashed during a dispute in the Bronx, police said.

Citi Bike adds valet service at second busiest station

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Citi Bike launched a valet service at West and Chambers Sts., the second busiest station after Pershing Square, near Grand Central Terminal.

Jamaica, Queens LIRR, MTA transit hub to get $8M in state money for upgrades

People at the Jamaica Center transfer station of the Long Island Rail Road where the trains were shut down in both directions due to a track fire. Commuters can catch a Long Island Rail Road, the E, J and Z trains and a host of bus routes at Jamaica Transportation Center Station Plaza.

Man fatally shot while driving down Brooklyn street

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 36-year-old man was killed when a gunman pulled up beside him and opened fire Monday afternoon, cops said.
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Cops seek to arrest woman who released crickets on subway train, may nab her on reckless endangerment charges

HANDOUT - Zaida Pugh, a self-described actress and singer, claimed that her stunt releasing crickets on the D train over the Manhattan Bridge was a "prank" and a "wake up call". The NYPD is looking to arrest the woman who loosed dozens of crickets in a subway train, terrifying straphangers, police sources said.

S.I. man punched and kicked by NYPD cop during asthma attack files $6M suit

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Staten Island man suffering from an asthma attack was pummeled by an NYPD cop, a new $6 million lawsuit alleges.

Harlem man dies, possibly of heart attack, in police custody

MR Police are trying to determine how a man died in custody after cops responded to his Harlem home on a routine call, sources said.

NYC man loses bid for new trial on 1988 murder conviction

Antwon Dennis (l) confers with his defense lawyer Scott Brettschneider, (r) at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where his motion for a new trial was denied. Brooklyn, New York, Monday, August 29, 2016. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News) A Brooklyn man serving life sentences for two separate murder cases had his bid for a new trial shot down by a judge on Monday.
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‘The sky isn’t falling’ but the Giants O-line must get better

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws under pressure from New York Jets defensive tackle Steve McLendon (99). JETS: New York Jets vs New York Giants @ MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ Saturday August 27, 2016. (Howard Simmons/New York Daily News.) The Giants’ offensive line heard Ben McAdoo criticizing their blocking, but Marshall Newhouse already knew they hadn’t been good enough.

Giants' Jonathan Casillas will be ready for opener

Aug 12, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins guard Billy Turner (77) tries to tackle New York Giants outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) after a interception in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports Jonathan Casillas says he will be on the field and ready to play when the Giants play the rival Cowboys in Dallas on Sept. 11.

Chase Headley trying to find role in Yankees' youth movement

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 16: Chase Headley #12 of the New York Yankees doubles against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium on August 16, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Brian McCann isn’t the only veteran to lose playing time during the Yankees’ rookie revolution.

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