Woman’s ‘Call 911’ sign leads to arrest of alleged kidnapper boyfriend

A fast-thinking Long Island woman held up a sign reading, “Please call 911, CALL 911,” while she and her three kids were allegedly being held captive by her boyfriend in a car — ultimately leading to his arrest, police said Wednesday. A witness spotted the woman in the front passenger seat of a black 2005 … Continue reading "Woman’s ‘Call 911’ sign leads to arrest of alleged kidnapper boyfriend"

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Shutterstock CEO inks deal for $27M NYC penthouse

Now that Shutterstock founder and CEO Jon Oringer and his wife Talia are in contract to sell their 71 Laight St. penthouse for just under its $20 million asking price, as Gimme Shelter previously reported, the couple are moving on to another perch. They have inked a contract to buy a penthouse nearby at the … Continue reading "Shutterstock CEO inks deal for $27M NYC penthouse"

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Jeremy Lin sells New York to Kevin Durant as Knicks now wait

TORONTO — Jeremy Lin is back in the spotlight — in the NBA Finals — though his Raptors playoff role has been more of an out-of-the-rotation cheerleader than the star of “Linsanity.” But nobody knows better than Lin what New York feels like and what the Garden sounds like to a basketball star of the … Continue reading "Jeremy Lin sells New York to Kevin Durant as Knicks now wait"

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NYPD’s longest-tenured murder detective retiring after 38 years

NYPD Detective Pete McMahon has seen it all. In his 38-year career — coming to a close with his retirement on Thursday — the venerable homicide detective has investigated hundreds of murder across four boroughs and had a front-row seat to the city’s resurrection. “I can’t believe how much the city has changed in 38 … Continue reading "NYPD’s longest-tenured murder detective retiring after 38 years"

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James Paxton is brilliant but brief in another Yankees win

Four innings after almost three weeks on the injured list are not enough to drool over no matter how good James Paxton looked Wednesday. Yet, when it comes to a Yankees rotation that has been dealing with injuries since the start of spring training and still doesn’t have a set date for staff ace Luis … Continue reading "James Paxton is brilliant but brief in another Yankees win"

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Robert Mueller statement: Charging Trump in Russia probe was never an option

Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday put the final stamp on his role in the Russia investigation — saying the probe was complete, he was resigning his post and that his more than 450-page report should speak for itself. “I am speaking out today because our investigation is complete. The attorney general [Bill Barr] has … Continue reading "Robert Mueller statement: Charging Trump in Russia probe was never an option"

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Florida women assaulted Burger King workers for not giving them free fries: cops

They do say “have it your way.” A career criminal and her girlfriend allegedly attacked two Burger King employees in Miami for refusing to give them free French fries, according to the Miami Dade County Police Department. Natasha Ethel Bagley, 42, was arrested Monday for the April 2 crime and charged with three counts of … Continue reading "Florida women assaulted Burger King workers for not giving them free fries: cops"

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After 30th ‘Jeopardy!’ win, James Holzhauer within $200K of Ken Jennings’ record

The question du jour is “What is record-breaking?” And “Jeopardy!” juggernaut James Holzhauer may soon be the answer. follow the story After 30th Jeopardy! win, James Holzhauer within $200K of Ken Jennings record James Holzhauer wins 29th straight Jeopardy! game Jeopardy! winner James Holzhauer is astounding: Ken Jennings Jeopardy! champ James Holzhauer dominates in 28th … Continue reading "After 30th ‘Jeopardy!’ win, James Holzhauer within $200K of Ken Jennings’ record"

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UK teen dies days after heart stopped while taking a bath

A United Kingdom teen whose mother found her unconscious while taking a bath at her home died from a brain injury and a rare complication of pneumonia, a coroner has found. Amber Rummels, 18, was discovered underwater in a tub as the faucets continued to flow on Dec. 1 as she bathed in her home … Continue reading "UK teen dies days after heart stopped while taking a bath"

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Bed Bath & Beyond names new directors to placate activists

Bed Bath & Beyond said on Wednesday a group of activist investors, which had pushed for sweeping changes at the home-goods retailer, has withdrawn its slate of 10 board nominees after reaching an agreement with the company. The group, comprising Legion Partners Asset Management, Macellum Advisors and Ancora Advisors, has been piling pressure on the … Continue reading "Bed Bath & Beyond names new directors to placate activists"

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