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New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) drives around Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) as Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Knicks sending Smith, Shumpert to Cavs: source

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Illustration on attacks on police by the Left by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

JED BABBIN: Police political war stoked by radical liberal oppression claims

By Jed Babbin

New York Police Department officers arrive for the wake of Officer Wenjian Liu, outside Aievoli Funeral Home, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Liu and his partner, Officer Rafael Ramos, were killed Dec. 20, as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Officers salute police boss, mayor at cop’s wake

By MIKE BALSAMO - Associated Press

Yuko Yamagata, right, from Osaka, Japan, and other revelers take part in the New Year's Eve festivities Wednesday Dec. 31, 2014, in New York's Times Square. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)

New Yorkers brave frigid temps for New Year’s Eve

By Jake Pearson - Associated Press

Chicago Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips, left, and Chairman George H. McCaskey listen to question at a news conference at Halas Hall on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Lake Forest, Ill. Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery were fired Monday after the team completed a disappointing 5-11 campaign.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

With three firings on Monday, there are a handful of NFL coaching openings to fill

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Police officers salute as the hearse of New York city police officer Rafael Ramos drives along his funeral procession route in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

‘Scared’ NYPD officers turning blind eye to minor crimes

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Rep. Michael Grimm speaks to the media outside Federal court in Brooklyn after pleading guilty to a federal tax evasion charge rather than go to trial, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in New York. Grimm had been set to go to trial in February on charges of evading taxes by hiding more than $1 million in sales and wages while running a Manhattan health-food restaurant. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Michael Grimm to resign from House after guilty plea to felony tax evasion

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Comedian Andy Kaufman died of lung cancer in 1984, though there are some who believe his death was a hoax. (Associated press)

Bob Zmuda tells ‘truth’ about Andy Kaufman’s death

By Keith Valcourt Special to The Washington Times

Police officers turn their backs as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the funeral of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

NYPD Commissioner: Officers turning their backs on deBlasio was ‘inappropriate’

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Illustration on liberal double standards on hate speech by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

ROBERT KNIGHT: Police shootings, protests expose double standard of blame for haters

By Robert Knight

FILE - In this June 17, 2014 file photo, people rally for an increase in the minimum wage on the Great Western Staircase at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. With the Assembly remaining in control of downstate Democrats and the Senate is now more firmly in the hands of upstate and Long Island Republicans, the New York Legislature is likely looking at stalemate in 2015, when it comes to boosting the minimum wage beyond its next two incremental increases. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

A look at issues facing NY lawmakers in 2015

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Image: CNN screenshot

De Blasio receives NYPD’s turned backs at Rafael Ramos’ funeral

Associated Press

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio listens to questions during a news conference at police headquarters in New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. De Blasio called Monday for a pause in protests over police conduct as he faced a widening rift with those in a grieving force who accuse him of creating a climate of mistrust that contributed to the execution of two officers. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

De Blasio, Biden to speak at slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos’ funeral

By Jonathan Lemire and Mike Balsamo - Associated Press

New York City police officers carry the casket of New York Police Department officer Rafael Ramos at his wake at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, where he was a member, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in New York. Ramos was killed Dec. 20 along with his partner, Officer Wenjian Liu, as they sat in their patrol car in Brooklyn. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Fellow officers salute NYC cop’s flag-draped casket

By Mike Balsamo - Associated Press

Wizards forwards Kris Humphries (left) and Nene Hilario restrain New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy and Wizards guard John Wall (2) after they engaged in an on-court scuffle in the second half on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Acy was ejected from the game Wall received a technical foul. (Associated Press Photographs)

John Wall, Wizards dominate lowly Knicks in Big Apple

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

This photo released by Sony - Columbia Pictures shows James Franco, left, as Dave and Seth Rogen as Aaron in a scene from Columbia Pictures' "The Interview." (AP Photo/Sony - Columbia Pictures, Ed Araquel)

Sony’s ‘The Interview’ received by capacity crowds at limited screenings

By Hillel Italie - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes up for a layup after breaking through the defense of New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) and Knicks center Samuel Dalembert (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

John Wall, Wizards outclass Knicks, 102-91

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and New York Rangers' Martin St. Louis (26) watch a puck shot near the goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in New York. St. Louis scored on the play. The Rangers won the game 4-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals’ three-game winning streak snapped in loss to Rangers

By Mike Farrell - Associated Press

Jean Mamakos, 68, of Huntington, claims that rude flight attendants overreacted when she tried to switch to an empty exit-row seat during a layover in Seattle. (CBS2)

N.Y. woman who’s suing United Airlines says she was arrested for changing seats

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times