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EXCLUSIVE Seven schools defying city's cell ban offer free phone storage to students being ripped off by high-fee bodegas

Some Manhattan schools are independently getting rid of the school cell phone ban

Seven schools located in the Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex have begun to allow students to check their phones inside the building after the manager of a nearby storefront upped his phone storage fees for students from $1 to a whopping $5 per day.

Ebola-infected doctor to be flown to Nebraska from Sierra Leone

Nebraska Medical Center Omaha (photo by Google)

A surgeon working in West Africa's Sierra Leone has been diagnosed with Ebola and will be flown to the United States for treatment on Saturday, according to a federal government source.

Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour apologizes for describing Obama policies as 'tar babies'

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Barbour used the term —widely seen as a racial slur against blacks — last week to describe President Obama’s policies, he acknowledged Thursday.

Warren: Obama's possible immigration move will help 2016

Speaker of the House John Boehner (L), R-OH listens as US President Barack Obama delivers a statement on Syria during a meeting with members of Congress at the White House in Washington, DC, September 3, 2013. Obama told congressional leaders that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad needs to be held accountable for allegedly carrying out the August 21 attack near Damascus, which US officials say killed nearly 1,500 people, including hundreds of children. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

President Obama’s reported decision to use his executive authority to push through huge immigration reforms will bring short-term political pain but almost certain long-term advantage.

BAH HUMBUG: Legal threats, labor issues may doom Fleming's Christmas special

'(I felt) that there's maybe no other alternative for me': Sperm donors seek hopeful mothers for sex to make babies

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Internet dating websites promise customers they'll find the one. But some women are taking to the Internet to find the one who will impregnate them.

'With my dad, he knew the layout of the house in general': California cop-killer Christopher Dorner targeted the father of Los Angeles police chief

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said Christopher Dorner stalked his 88-year-old father and dog, Alex.

Former LAPD officer turned cop-killer Christopher Dorner stalked the 88-year-old father of Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck before going on a rampage that left four people dead in February 2013.

Oscar Pistorius trains with Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir in South African prison

Czech businessman, Radovan Krejcir reaches out to take a document from his family at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in Alberton south of Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Krejcir, arrested on charges of attempted murder and kidnapping, appeared in court on Monday for his bail application. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius hasn’t let prison slow him down. The double-amputee track and field star known as “Blade Runner” has been training with a notorious underworld figure inside a South African prison.

FUMBLE! Patriots tweet N-word in awful social media accident

The New England Patriots Twitter account was hacked on November 13, 2014.

BUFFALOED! Ryan Tannehill leads Dolphins to 22-9 victory over Bills

Ryan Tannehill shook off five sacks and a third-quarter deficit, throwing for two late touchdowns to help the Miami Dolphins break a streak of three consecutive losses to Buffalo with a 22-9 win Thursday.

22-year-old Brazilian woman possibly got HIV from sharing manicure tools with her cousin: study

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A 22-year-old Brazilian woman may have been infected with HIV after sharing manicure instruments with a cousin about a decade ago, according to a new study.

Mob rat avoids jail for role in 1988 John Gotti-sanctioned killing at Ozone Park cafe

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Anthony Ruggiano Jr. was given time served for helping 'destroy the remnants of this Mafia that had been the cause' of grief to victim Frank (Geeky) Boccia's family, said Judge Jack Weinstein.

Justin Bieber goes on Midtown bling buying spree

Cannibalism trial begins for Brazil trio charged with killing women, making pastries of human flesh

Isabel Cristina Pires, Jorge Beltrão Negromonte da Silveira, Bruna Cristina Oliveira da Silva are on trial for allegedly killing at least two women and eating their flesh in pastries.

Three people charged with killing at least two women, eating parts of their bodies and using their flesh to make and sell stuffed pastries went on trial Thursday in northeastern Brazil.

Intern accused of molesting 13 preschoolers has all charges dropped as prosecutors fail to prove case

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Prosecutors dismissed charges Thursday against an International Preschools intern from Denmark who was accused by a co-worker of molesting 13 children.

Suspected Pa. cop killer Eric Frein charged with two counts of terrorism

MILFORD, PA - OCTOBER 31: Eric Frein arrives for arraignment to court on October 31, 2014 in Milford, Pennsylvania. Frein, a suspected cop killer, was taken into custody from a Pennsylvania airport hangar after a seven-week manhunt. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

The latest charges are based on Frein allegedly shooting two Pennsylvania troopers on Sept. 12 'with the purpose of influencing the policy of government.'

New York

City will be required to slash gas emissions by 80% before 2050 under new legislation

City Council candidate Costa Constantinides is running to replace term-limited Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. Photo courtesy of Costa Constantinides.

The city will be required to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% in the coming decades under legislation passed by the City Council Thursday.

KEPT THEIR COOL AT 827 FEET: Window washer Juan Lopez says he and co-worker never panicked dangling from WTC scaffold

Window washer Juan Lopez, after escaping a dangling scaffold at One World Trade Center, said he and a colleague never panicked despite their mid-air predicament.

Daily Newser (almost!) treks from Bronx to Randalls Island

The Daily News took a sneak peek Thursday of a long-delayed $6 million footpath that will soon (or someday) afford Bronxites bicycle and foot access to Randalls Island.

What a difference a day makes: De Blasio actually shows up on time for Manhattan speech

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference at the site of the Broadway Housing Communities Sugar Hill Project at 404 W. 155th St. on Monday, June 9, 2014 in New York, New York. (James Keivom / New York Daily News)

The tardiness-prone mayor arrived on time for a Thursday morning speech a day after he infuriated relatives of Flight 587 victims by strolling in 20 minutes late to a memorial commemorating the crash.

New York City, state, housing authority to pay $9 million to end lawsuits by wrongly convicted, imprisoned pair

Danny Colon spent 20 years in proson for a murder he did not commit. The Manhattan Distraict Attorney recently cleared him of the charges. Here he is posing near 709 FDR between E 4th St and E 6th St on August 15, 2011 [Photo by Julia Xanthos]

A pair of wrongly convicted murder defendants agreed Thursday to a $9 million settlement with New York City, ending a bitter legal battle after each spent 16 years behind bars.

Family of teen fatally stabbed in Brooklyn pizzeria demands justice, wants killer found

An 18yr old male was standing inside a Dominos Pizzeria at 2196 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn when he was stabbed in the torso on November 11th, 2014. 2145. He was taken to Brookdale Hospital where he later died. Photos taken Wednesday November 12th, 2014, 0711, shows the parents of the deceased consoling each other outside of their residence at 553 Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn (Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News)

The family of an 18-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in a fight inside a Brooklyn pizza joint Tuesday wants to see justice delivered, they said a day after the crime.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

HOORAY! De Blasio FINALLY on time as Mayor arrives for Manhattan speech day after Flight 587

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference at the site of the Broadway Housing Communities Sugar Hill Project at 404 W. 155th St. on Monday, June 9, 2014 in New York, New York. (James Keivom / New York Daily News)

Mayor de Blasio arrived right on time for a morning speech in Manhattan Thursday, one day after he showed up 20 minutes late to a memorial service for Flight 587 victims.

Brooklyn man arrested in killings of two teens — allegedly to avenge brother's death

Police tape - Police Line Do Not Cross - at a police involved shooting on Monument Walk in the Ingersoll Houses in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. (Pearl Gabel for New York Daily News)

A 19-year-old Brooklyn man who shot two teens dead — one in a case of mistaken identity — to avenge his own brother’s killing was arrested Thursday, police said.

LET'S BLAZE: Melissa Mark-Viverito backs legalization of marijuana

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After Mayor de Blasio overhauled the city’s marijuana policy, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito went further and called for the outright legalization of the drug.

Council votes for crackdown on illegal clothing bins

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The city will crack down on illegal clothing donation bins that have sprung up in many neighborhoods under a bill passed by the City Council Thursday.

ASPCA honors Bratton for his fight against animal abuse

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton

The animal advocate group honored Police Commissioner Bill Bratton with its Public Service Award during a Humane Awards Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd St.

Racy Kim photo sparks Sanchez butt fumble meme

Kim Kardashian and Mark Sanchez Meme

ISIS, Al Qaeda call truce, join forces against Syrian President Bashar Assad

UNDATED FILE IMAGE POSTED ON MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014, BY THE RAQQA MEDIA CENTER OF THE ISLAMIC STATE GROUP, A SYRIAN OPPOSITION GROUP, WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER AP REPORTING. AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PHOTO TO BE USED FOR EDITORIA

The creepy conference happened Nov. 2 in the town of Atareb and lasted about four hours, from midnight to 4 a.m., according to a Syrian opposition official speaking in Turkey.

Michael Brown pathologist testifies as grand jury in Ferguson case nears decision amid fears of violence

Attorneys for Mike Brown's family speak in St Louis on November 13, 2014.

A forensic pathologist hired by Michael Brown's family to perform an autopsy on the slain Ferguson teen testified in front of a grand jury as a decision nears on whether to charge the cop who shot him.

Polish woman rewarded wheelchair-bound husband's killers with threesome: report

Joanna Grabowski who had a threesome with her two lovers to reward them after they murdered her husband has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

A Polish woman who rewarded her wheelchair-bound husband's killers with a threesome has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to court records.

N.C. woman pleads guilty to making child porn at daycare

Bailey Joe Mills and Elizabeth Holland Mills 

Elizabeth Holland Mills faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manufacturing child porn. Her husband has also pleaded guilty.

Nina Agdal stuns in skimpy lingerie shoot

Doctor at children’s hospital arrested for child porn: cops

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Dr. Shoichi Okada, 30, a resident at St. Louis' Barnes-Jewish Hospital, was indicted Wednesday on a federal charge of possession of child porn, police said.

Cannibalism trial begins for Brazil trio charged with killing women, making pastries of human flesh

Isabel Cristina Pires, Jorge Beltrão Negromonte da Silveira, Bruna Cristina Oliveira da Silva are on trial for allegedly killing at least two women and eating their flesh in pastries.

Three people charged with killing at least two women, eating parts of their bodies and using their flesh to make and sell stuffed pastries went on trial Thursday in northeastern Brazil.

Virginia lawyer couple stabs law firm partner: police

Alecia Schmuhl, 30, of Springfield, Virginia, allegedly attacked the managing partner of the law firm where she had been recently terminated.

A Virginia lawyer couple was arrested for stabbing a man and his wife Sunday, days after one of the suspects was fired from the man's law firm, police said.

Don Blankenship, former CEO of Massey Energy, indicted over W. Va. mine explosion that killed 29

Former CEO of Massey Energy Co. Don Blankenship was indicted Thursday on federal mine charges over West Virginia explosion that killed 29 people.

The former CEO who oversaw the West Virginia mine that exploded in 2010, killing 29 people, was indicted Thursday on federal charges related to a mine safety investigation that followed the blast.

Sports

Harper: Terry Collins will now have to manage expectations

Unlike Sandy Alderson, who never meant for last spring’s 90-win projection to be for public consumption, Terry Collins wanted fans everywhere on Thursday to hear him say the Mets should be “playing in October” next season.

No big deal, but Brian Cashman likes Yankees' moves

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A year ago, Brian Cashman referred to the general managers meetings as “a necessary evil.” This year, Cashman seemed to change his tune after a somewhat productive week.

Derek Fisher: At least my Knicks own up to their mistakes

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Cheer up Knicks fans, things could be worse for your 2-7 team, says Derek Fisher — they could be the Knicks from the past few years. The rookie head coach, while trying paint a rosy picture of team unity on Thursday, curiously took a dig at past Knicks regimes.

NBA to include all players on All-Star ballot

The NBA is expanding the All-Star ballot to include all players, and pushing back the start of voting so fans can better consider their choices.

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Oh, Lorde! Singer defends Swift, slams Diplo’s ‘tiny penis’...

Lorde's response to Diplo's 'campaign' to 'get Taylor Swift a booty'

Man claiming to be George Zimmerman made racist phone call to confidant before his 2012 arrest

Frank Taaffe, a former friend and vocal supporter of George Zimmerman is now speaking out against Zimmerman. Taaffe is seen back in 2012.

Frank Taaffe, who testified against ex-neighborhood watchman Wednesday, said a man claiming to be George Zimmerman called him days before his arrest in 2012 and made 'pretty disparaging' comments.

PETA members take Virginia family’s pet Chihuahua, kill it, then bring fruit basket, dad says

Maya the Chihuahua and killed the dog. Two women were arrested, but the charges were dropped. PETA has declined comment.

A Virginia dad says his family's beloved dog, Maya, was stolen from their porch and killed by a pair of PETA members who were captured on home surveillance video driving off with the Chihuahua.

Wall Street banker, estranged wife reach deal in divorce

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The wealthy Manhattan couple whose messy divorce has been the talk of Wall Street slipped into Manhattan Supreme Court late Thursday to give a judge a copy of the settlement they reached earlier this week.

Texas gunman opens fire on San Antonio bus, kills fellow passenger: cops

Police arrested Zachary Gonzales after he allegedly opened fire on a San Antonio bus and then fled the scene.

San Antonio officers arrested 21-year-old Zachary Gonzales on Wednesday, a day after he allegedly opened fire on a city bus and killed Donovon Arzola, 23.

... as Taylor reveals Amar'e is the reason she's a Knicks fan

'I acted in frustration': Illinois cop pleads guilty to battering drunk driver’s face in a jail cell

Michael Hart (right) has resigned from Skokie Police Department after the agency said they would fire him over allegations of misconduct.

The Illinois cop that broke a jailed woman’s face while throwing her into a cell has pleaded guilty to official misconduct.

Jodi Arias defense focuses on sex, secrets and religion in sentencing trial

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Defense attorneys for convicted murderer Jodi Arias on Wednesday sought to portray the victim as a man torn between his devout Mormon faith and his secret sexual urges as they work to spare her life.

Kidnapped New Hampshire teen who suffered 'numerous acts of unspeakable violence' waited a week to reveal the name of her captor

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New details emerged about the 2013 kidnapping of a New Hampshire teenager, who waited until a week after she was returned in July to reveal her alleged captor’s identity, according to court papers.

Raissman: Even with Phil Jackson in mix, Knicks still selling only false hope, not a winning team

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Despite being one of the NBA’s perennial bottom feeders, the Knicks have led the league in selling hope. No matter it’s all been false — the better-days-are-coming shtick has kept James (Guitar Jimmy) Dolan’s crew relevant for years where it counts most — at the box office and in the TV/radio ratings department.

BRA-VO, ANGELS! See the Fantasy Bra through the years

Erotic slasher filmmaker resigns as Conn. school principal

Dr. Mark Foley, principal of Granby Memorial Middle School has been placed on administrative leave during a review of his role as one of the founders of Moongoyle Entertainment. Moongoyle specializes in "slasher horror" films. Foley has functioned as director in some of Moongoyle's films.

Katy Perry channels 'inner Lolita' in sultry Twitter snap

Katy Perry posts a sexy selfie

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi urges more fighting in new audio

FILE - In this file photo taken Monday, June 23, 2014, militants from the Islamic State parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle on a main street in Mosul, Iraq. Islamic State group extremists lined up and shot dead at least 50 tribesmen, women and children in Iraq's Anbar province Sunday Nov. 2, 2014 officials said, the latest mass killing committed by the group. (AP Photo, File)

Massachusetts town to vote on banning ALL tobacco sales

Citizens hold signs at the Westminster Board of Health meeting on the proposed tobacco ban.

Democrats keep Reid as leader, add Warren to leadership

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was elected as the party’s minority leader for the next congressional session.

Autos

LA Auto Show: Lexus LF-C2 Concept hints at RC convertible

The Lexus LF-C2 Concept makes its global debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, November 19.

It’s an open secret that this open-air Lexus concept car is a sneak preview of a drop-top RC Coupe.

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Cameron hasn't changed a bit since her days as a model

A young and fresh-faced Cameron Diaz before stardom touched her

A TARGET ON HIS BACK? Teen Internet sensation 'Alex' claims he's receiving death threats

Alex from Target receiving death threats

Jordan and Israel to discuss rising tensions in Jerusalem

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Triple date! Ben, Matt and John take their wives out

Drunken N.J. driver strikes pedestrian, continues driving

Marcos Ortega hit a pedestrian while driving in Ocean Township, N.J., and continued driving with the victim stuck to his windshield.

Teen busted in murder of recently returned Afghanistan vet

Francisco Garcia, 21 was killed on Nov. 9, 2014 after he had just returned home after serving his term in the Army, was shot by an unidentified gunman at a party in Los Angeles.

Taylor cutting ties with Spotify: 'I didn't like the way it felt'

Taylor Swift on the cover of Time Magazine

Dismembered dad's body put in makeshift TV stand, jury hears

William Spiller (r.) was allegedly murdered by his son, Nathan Robinson. Spiller’spartner Glenys Molyneaux (l.) was the one who reported him missing.

Kate hides her growing bump in lacy black gown

The Duchess of Cambridge in a form-fitting gown showing off the most modest of baby bumps

SEE IT Man allegedly robs restaurant with syringe with HIV-infected blood

A man in Philadelphia robbed a customer at Eddie’s Chinese Restaurant in Fairhill early Saturday.

World's tallest, shortest men meet for world record

Senator: Obama’s Ebola quarantine policies ‘confusing’

Committee ranking member Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) watches as chairman Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD) starts a hearing the Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill November 12, 2014 in Washington, DC. The committee held the hearing on the US government's response to the recent Ebola outbreak. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKIBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

video Florida man shoves chainsaw down his shorts

Cops say Anthony Ballard (pictured) walked out of a hardware store with a chainsaw down his pants.

Triple date! Ben, Matt and John take their wives out

Teen struck by NYPD safety van rescued by onlookers: cops

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Mary-Kate Olsen is sporting some suspicious bling

Mary-Kate Olsen is wearing a lot of gold - and possibly there is an engagement or wedding ring mixed in there...?

NYPD worried ISIS will inspire home-grown terror attacks

2 of 3. This CCTV footage, shot at 2pm on October 23, 2014 at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 162nd Street shows a man in a green hooded parka jacket running towards four uniformed NYPD officers who are off camera. The man draws a metal hatchet and

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