Thursday, August 4, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS


SUSPECT IN GIRLFRIEND'S SLAY: Man who threatened to jump off Manhattan building was eyed by police in lover's beating death

The four-hour drama started when the 73-year-old man went to meet with a lawyer about a Monday killing.

DRUNK AND STUPID IS NO WAY TO GO THROUGH LIFE: Texas deputy gets intoxicated and half-naked, fires guns at church — but won't face charges

Sommervell County Texas Sheriff�s Deputy William Cox was arrested after being found drunk and firing a gun in the parking lot of the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Cox said he was upset and that he fired the shots �cause my boys are getting killed in Dallas� . Credit - KDFW A Texas cop isn’t facing charges after he allegedly got drunk, tore off his clothes and fired off shots at a church.

Former Houston teacher accused of near-daily sex with boy, 13, violated 8 p.m. curfew

The former middle school teacher accused of having a long-term sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy was chastised in court Wednesday but will not go to jail for violating her curfew last month. Alexandria Vera, 24, a former Aldine ISD teacher, is accused of returning home about 45 minutes after her 8 p.m. curfew on July 26, according to court records. Vera is free on a $100,000 bail but has to wear a GPS ankle monitor, stay away from schools and have no contact with the teen who allegedly impregnated her. A former Houston teacher charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child violated her required 8 p.m. curfew, prosecutors said Wednesday.

N.Y. state employee admits to role in $2.4M driving school scam

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during Law Day at the Court of Appeals, Monday, May 2, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) A state employee is headed to prison after helping steal nearly $2.4 million by steering state funds to phony driving school programs.

Exclusive Photos IN FULL BLOOM: Orlando and Katy’s beach day

Man shot, killed outside Brooklyn elementary school

Brooklyn, NY. 08/03/2016: Police investigated the shooting death of a man, Wednesday night on Snyder Ave, near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. The shooting, which took place around 10:30pm, left one man shot in the head. He later died of his injuries. (Gregg Vigliotti for New York Daily News) A man was killed with a shot the back of the head outside a Brooklyn elementary school Wednesday night.

Suspect charged with murder of two teens behind grocery store

Jeffrey Hazelwood, 20, was arrested in connection to the murders of Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis, in Roswell, Georgia. Georgia police have arrested a man in connection with the murders of two teenagers who were found dead behind a grocery store.

YOU'VE GOT THAT BACKWARDS, DOC! Trump toadie Ben Carson wants Khan family to apologize to Donald Trump

Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, has formally endorsed Donald Trump after dropping his own presidential bid. Dr. Ben Carson’s diagnosis on Donald Trump’s feud with Gold Star families: The Khans should apologize.

‘OITNB’ star Dascha Polanco slams designers who won’t dress her

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Actress Dascha Polanco attends the Opening Ceremony Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on February 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE NYPD isn’t releasing info on civil forfeiture, which could bring them 'tens of millions' of dollars, suit claims

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi According to the suit, the NYPD won't provide information about policies and procedures for property taken during arrests.

One dead, five injured — including one American — in London after possible terror knife attack

A woman is dead and up to six people are injured after a knife attack in London’s Russell Square. One woman is dead and up to six people are injured after a London knife attack police say could be tied to terrorism.

EXCLUSIVE 'GO NOW OR STAY THROUGH REELECTION': Mayor de Blasio can expect more defections before 2017

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Police Commissioner Bill Bratton won't be the last administration staffer to leave before the end of the year, sources tell the Daily News.

McCain still backing Trump despite denouncing GOP candidate’s attacks on war hero's family

april 28, 2016 file photo Sen. John McCain is sticking by his pledge to support Donald Trump as the GOP's presidential nominee.

'JUST END IT RIGHT HERE': Caitlyn Jenner says she thought about killing herself during transition

Pols milk Bratton’s leave, forces de Blasio to change NYPD reform

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Backers of two controversial police reform bills are seizing on the resignation of Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.

S.I. pol plans to introduce 'Blue Lives Matter' bill for cops, making police a protected class in hate crime law

Front: Assemblyman Ronald Cadtorino Jr. The bill, which has yet to be formally introduced, would make police a protected class in the state's hate crime law.

Donald Trump mouths off about Iranian video that may not exist

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - AUGUST 03: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during his campaign event at the Ocean Center Convention Center on August 3, 2016 in Daytona, Florida. Trump continued to campaign for his run for president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Let’s go to the videotape — if there is one.

Florida mom kicked out of movie theater for breastfeeding while seeing ‘Bad Moms’ plans to sue

Juliana Valverde is suing a theater that forced her to stop breastfeeding in public. A Florida mom was kicked out of a movie theater for breastfeeding and is pursuing legal action against the theater.

Eva Longoria is dwarfed by Karlie Kloss in hilarious birthday shout-out

CARJACKER’S CRASH: Motorist killed on Harlem bridge attacked a 79-year-old man, stole his car moments before collision

The Galant driver, who was not identified, was seriously wounded in the collision and died later at Lincoln Hospital.

Supreme Court says Virginia school can block transgender male student from using boys' bathroom

In a 5-3 decision, the high court put on hold a lower court ruling ordering the school board to allow Gavin Grimm to use the bathroom.

Rapist who robbed his victim at knifepoint in 1995 gets up to 68 years in prison for the heinous crime

The victim said in her impact statement that Giardala brutalized her “body like a piece of meaningless meat.” A sexual predator who was convicted of rape in June — two decades after his heartless attack — was sentenced to up to 68 years in prison.

NYPD busts over two dozen gang members in Crown Heights turf war

Over two dozen members of the Lincoln Family and Bergen Family gangs were indicted for murder and conspiracy in a Crown Heights turf war. More than two dozen alleged gang members were busted for killing a rival and conspiring to murder others in a Crown Heights turf war.

A STARK CHANGE! ‘Game of Thrones’ star Sophie Turner is now blond

Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9

Hero grandmother dies from stab wounds after confronting sex offender speaking to grandkids in alley

Candy Arthurs, 45, of Columbus Ohio, was stabbed in June while defending her grandchildren from a registered sex offender. *** Local Caption *** https://www.gofundme.com/2crfkk4 Candy Arthurs died early Wednesday from wounds she received June 23.

Woman gets up to six years for running over surgical assistant on sidewalk near Manhattan school

Heather Hensl reads a victim impact statement at the sentencing of Tiffany Murdaugh in State Supreme Court on August 3, 2016 in New York. Murdaugh was sentenced to 2 to 6 years for striking Hensl with her vehicle while impaired. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) Tiffany Mardaugh pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run that left Heather Hensl with injuries she'll have to cope with for life.

U.S. should know by now that ransoming hostages with Iran only leads to terror

Not Released (NR) Obama and Kerry have become like gamblers who think they can win the jackpot of a new, moderate Iran if only they can place one more bet.

Bronx mom sues Uber driver, school, crossing guard in son's death

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Uber driver was speeding, and distracted by an alert to pick up a fare when he struck the boy last year.
Autos

Ford, Toyota, GM sales slump in July; Bavaria sues VW, and more

Daily-Drive-Thru_2016-Ford-F-150-Limited-White-Front-Quarter-Left We've also got the latest news on General Motors in China, Tesla's master plan, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

Anton Yelchin’s parents to file wrongful death lawsuit against Jeep

JUNE 11, 2015 FILE PHOTO; 061115111638, 21334631, The parents of late actor Anton Yelchin plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit after his death last month, a report revealed Monday.

PHOTOS 2017 Nissan Armada is large and in charge

2017 Nissan Armada red Front Grille Formerly known as the Patrol SUV, the 2017 Nissan Armada has arrived and immediately jumps to the top of the class in the full-size SUV segment.

PHOTOS Gallery: 2017 Cadillac XT5

2017 Cadillac XT5 Rear Right Quarter With a striking new design and a stunning interior, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 gives American luxury SUV buyers exactly what they were waiting for.

REVIEW First Drive: 2017 Nissan Armada has Titanic ability and refinement

2017-Nissan-Armada-Platinum-Gray-Off-Road Thanks to lower gas prices, Nissan decides to revive its full-size SUV, giving you more than you might expect in a big family hauler.

REVIEW BEST-SELLER FOR A REASON: 2016 Ford F-150 Ratings and Review

2016-Ford-F-150-Limited-White-Rear-Quarter-Right Especially in its new Limited trim level, the 2016 Ford F-150 is the best full-size, light-duty truck you can buy.
New York

FLUSH WITH CASH: NYCHA plumber racks up $228G in overtime

MR & PR A NYCHA plumber jumped to the top spot among city overtime earners with a whopping $228,633 in extra pay.

Riders Alliance pushes de Blasio to give the poor 'Faire Fares'

A commuter passes through the turnstile to the NYC Subway using a MTA MetroCard. The Riders Alliance launched a campaign to get the city to fund half-price MetroCards for the neediest New Yorkers.

Gov. Cuomo challenges pols to publicly argue pay raise case

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Gov. Cuomo says state lawmakers who want a hefty raise should make the case publicly.

Critics urge de Blasio to add secular lessons for NYC yeshivas

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Petitioners are pushing Mayor de Blasio to force state-mandated secular lessons for ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools.

Harlem murder suspect threatened to sue cops after stab arrest

26 y/o Suspect Ashanti Daniels is arraigned at Manhattan Criminal Court after midnight on July 7, 2016 for the murder of 38 y/o Michelle Kenny which occured on July 5, 2016 in the confines of the 28th Precinct, Manhattan NY. (Sam Costanza for New York Daily News) *** Local Caption *** 26 y/o Suspect Ashanti Daniels is arraigned at Manhattan Criminal Court after midnight on July 7, 2016 for the murder of 38 y/o Michelle Kenny which occured on July 5, 2016 in the confines of the 28th Precinct, Manhattan NY. (Sam Costanza for New York Daily News) The woman accused of fatally stabbing a mom who was trying to protect her daughter mouthed off to cops during her arrest.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

NYC man freed from prison over murder conviction ‘irregularity’

******RE-SENT TO CORRECT ATTORNEY'S NAME***** A Brooklyn man received a taste of freedom Wednesday while prosecutors contemplate retrying his 2010 murder conviction.

FanDuel, DraftKings, other daily fantasy sports legalized in N.Y.

Not Released (NR) It’s game on for players of daily fantasy sports in New York — and just in time for football season.

Mobster accused of threatening associate who took out $100G loan will face jury trial after declining plea deal

Luchese Capo Carmine Avellino, leaves Brooklyn Federal Court after a pre-trial conference. Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday, August 3, 2016. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News) A 72-year-old reputed Luchese capo said Wednesday he's fully aware he could face more jail time if he's convicted after trial.

Armed man at Trump Tower was drunk, had no plans to shoot

Police outside Trump Tower on 5th Avenue after reports of a male entering the building with a firearm at approx 10pm. Manhattan, New York. Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016. (Angus Mordant for New York Daily News) The armed man taken into custody after he was caught outside Trump Tower with a gun had no plans to shoot.
Daily News Video

podcast Is the X-rated 'Last Tango in Paris' still edgy? For the Love of Movies

Film poster for the controversial 1972 film, 'Last Tango in Paris,' starring the late Marlon Brando. Anonymous sex. That's the theme of Last Tango in Paris, the controversial erotic film starring Marlon Brando.

podcast Manish Mehta breaks down Fitz's Jets deal: Daily News Sports Talk

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 25: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets looks to throw during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) In our first episode of the Daily News Sports Talk podcast after our summer hiatus, we welcome Jets columnist Manish Mehta back to the show to break down Ryan Fitzpatrick's one-year, $12 million contract.
Sports

Luis Severino might have found a starring role for Yankees

New York Yankees' Luis Severino reacts coming off the mound after the top of the seventh inning of the Yankees' 9-5 victory over the New York Mets in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Luis Severino was as responsible as any player for the Yankees’ dreadful start this season.

Janoris Jenkins’ high expectations match his high-priced deal

Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins chases wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. It sounds like Janoris Jenkins thinks the Giants will get a worthwhile return on their investment in the secondary.

Jets Insider: Ryan Fitzpatrick gets Gang back on track

One day can make all the difference.

Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan lead U.S. over New Zealand, 2-0

The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated New Zealand 2-0 in its debut at the Rio Games on Wednesday.
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