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BLOODBATH IN BOSTON: Terror bombs rock marathon leaving 3 dead — including 8-year-old boy — 17 in critical condition and 144 seriously injured

Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday afternoon. The blasts sent authorities out onto the course to carry off the bloody, crying injured while the stragglers in the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton were frantically rerouted away from the smoking site. read full story »

President Obama vows to punish perpetrators of attack: 'Any responsible group will feel the full weight of justice'

WASHINGTON -- President Obama quickly pledged “every single federal resource necessary” to Boston in the wake of the bombings at the marathon, while underscoring that as of early Monday evening he did not know “who did this or why.”

LIVE BLOG: Boston police chief warns public to stay home and avoid crowds as toll climbs to 3 dead, including 8-year-old boy, and more than 130 injured in 2 blasts at Marathon finish line

The twin blasts at the race took place almost simultaneously and about 100 yards apart, tearing limbs off numerous people, knocking spectators off their feet, shattering windows and sending smoke rising over the street.

NYC beefs up security following Boston Marathon bombing

Authorities in New York City ramped up anti-terror efforts following the pair of explosions that killed three people and injured dozens more at the Boston Marathon.

Outpouring of grief, anger, fear on Twitter after explosions

New York's Bravest, celebrities and musicians used Twitter to express anger and grief over the twin bombings near the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon.

Sick scams: Dozens of fake websites pop up after blasts trying to dupe victims

In the hours after the world learned of the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon, many Internet domains were registered to apparently scam those would offer victims financial aid.

British police review security plans for London Marathon on Sunday

British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon, the next major international marathon, because of the bombs that killed two people at the race in Boston.

Timeline: Tragic terror attacks have struck U.S. for decades

Two were killed at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Here are some prior terror attacks.

'Terrorism ripped apart our family' says brother of Marathon victim

Kevin Corcoran was watching a family member run in the Boston Marathon, enjoying a gorgeous, sunny afternoon, his wife and teenage daughter at his side. Then bombs started going off, cutting down runners and spectators like soldiers in an artillery barrage. Corcoran’s wife, Celeste, lost both of her legs below the knee. His daughter was badly wounded by shrapnel.

Boston Marathon bombings: The political world reacts

We are up with liveblog coverage of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosions on our main page. I'll be providing rolling updates from the world of politics here as they come in...

Expert: Security is almost impossible at the Boston Marathon

The nature of an event like the Boston Marathon makes it a very difficult event to protect.

Boston Marathon explosions have Jordanian extremist ‘happy to see the horror in America’

The head of an extremist Jordanian Muslim Salafi group said early Tuesday that he was “happy to see the horror in America” after the explosions in Boston.

It took a terrorist attack to slow record-seeking Boston Marathoner

Five miles from the Boston Marathon finish line, Ben Beach was stopped short by something a blown tendon, balky knees or a neurological disorder could never slow down. It took a cowardly act of terrorism to prevent Beach, 63, from completing his 46th straight Boston Marathon, the first April since 1967 he hasn’t run the full 26.2-mile race through that city’s streets.

Probe opens into court clerk union spending

Top officials of a union representing court clerks used their petty cash account and other union funds to buy nearly $50,000 in personal items, an audit revealed — and now Manhattan prosecutors are investigating, the Daily News has learned.

Potential jurors offer crazy excuses as selection begins in lawsuit over Michael Jackson's death

Lawyers for Michael Jackson’s heirs and the concert promoter they’re suing for his death began questioning 104 possible jurors in a Los Angeles court Monday — and heard some off-the-wall excuses.

Arrest made for '97 shooting death of 16-year-old

She wondered for 15 years what her son’s killer looked like. On Friday, Mona Sebastian told the Daily News, she finally got her answer. But it only led to more despair for the Brooklyn woman whose 16-year-old son, John Sebastian, was shot dead on a Brownsville street in 1997.

Immigrant bill mixes hard and soft lines

A Senate deal on immigration would give 11 million undocumented immigrants a shot at citizenship but clamps down hard on future illegal border crossers. The plan — crafted by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and seven colleagues in the bipartisan “Gang of 8” — is set for release Tuesday.

Tougher standardized tests hit NYC

Education officials launched a splashy ad campaign Monday to warn families about tougher state exams — the day before city students sit down to take the hotly anticipated tests.

'Cannibal Cop' case unlocks pair's heinous plot to 'kidnap, rape, torture women and babies'

The arrests date back to the 2012 investigation into Gilberto Valle, the NYPD officer who was found guilty last month of conspiracy to kidnap, kill, cook and eat women.

'Mad Men' star gets sexy in Esquire

Mom of brother and sister found dead in neighbor's pool was using bathroom when children slipped away from her

The mother of two Long Island tots who drowned in a neighbor’s pool joined a friend in a desperate, block-by-block search for her missing kids Sunday — even as they were drowning in a pool in a neighbor’s yard.

Parents outraged when coroner gives away deceased son’s remains to train corpse-hunting canines

Instead of simply processing the death, the coroner gave some of the tissue to volunteer firefighter chief Vincent Salerno - who was trying to train a dog to track human remains.

FORE! White golfer goes on racist, N-word tirade against black golfers over course etiquette

Grant Smith, 48, allegedly lost his mind after the duo, aged 66 and 65, slowed down his game on the White Course at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.

COP MURDER-SUICIDE: 13-year NYPD veteran kills her longtime boyfriend and son, 1, before turning gun on herself as teen son escapes bloodbath through window

Sources identified the officer as Rosette Samuel, 43, who worked out of the 108th Precinct in Queens.

Pay-to-play mastermind Hank Morris near parole win

An upstate judge has found the parole board’s rationale for keeping Hank Morris locked up “astonishing” — and ordered that he be given a new hearing by Monday.

Supreme Court allows New York's strict gun control laws to stand

The Supreme Court stayed out of the nation’s raging gun control debate Monday and let stand New York’s strict limits on the carrying of concealed handguns.

Gabby Giffords to court undecided senators

Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will appear Tuesday with the authors of a compromise plan to expand background checks on gun buyers, giving an emotional boost to the frantic effort to pass the measure. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will appear Tuesday with the authors of a compromise plan to expand background checks on gun buyers, giving an emotional boost to the frantic effort to pass the measure.

Raissman: Conspiracy theorists no Masters of history

Only in America could a rules controversy involving Tiger Woods pump so much hot air into the media balloon. This is the beauty of Tiger.

Obama has letter hand-delivered to Putin in effort to ease tensions

President Barack Obama wants to ease diplomatic tensions with Moscow and had a letter hand delivered to President Vladimir Putin to propose new ways to cooperate, Russian officials said Monday.

International bromance: Dennis Rodman to re-visit Kim Jong Un — 'We'll just hang and have ... fun'

Rodman’s first eyebrow-raising trip to North Korea was in late February, when he dined, danced and took in a basketball game with the dictator.

Bieber posts shirtless pics after Anne Frank controversy

Cop, boyfriend, baby dead in Brooklyn murder-suicide

An off-duty cop killed herself after blowing away her boyfriend and fatally shooting their 1-year-old son in the chest in a bloody rampage Monday morning, cops said.

Investor panic: Gold sinks below $1,400 an ounce and expected 2-day freefall could be worst since 1983

Gold dropped 6 percent on Monday to below $1,400 per ounce, its lowest since March 2011, as investors took fright at a market that is heading for its biggest two-day fall in 30 years.

NRA misfires in attack on ad by Mayor Bloomberg's gun-control group

The National Rifle Association misfired Monday in attacking a new television ad by Mayor Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The NRA issued a video suggesting the star of the Bloomberg ad is an actor. But a spokesman for the mayor’s group said the man featured in its ad is a real-life gun owner.

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Trail goes cold in search for missing Fort Bragg soldier last seen leaving bar with sex offender a year ago

Pfc. Kelli Bordeaux, 23, hasn't been seen or heard from since she disappeared the night of April 13, 2012. She was last seen leaving a north Fayetteville nightclub with an acquaintance, a registered sex offender

PICTURED: The moment accused rapist dressed in camouflage meets friend minutes before attacking teenage girl

In surveillance video released, the suspect is approached at a bus stop by a man wearing light-colored pants and a jacket.

Spectator at NRA 500 race kills himself with a gun on track’s infield after argument with fan

Authorities say Kirk Franklin, 42, killed himself late in the race at Texas Motor Speedway. He apparently had been in an argument with fellow spectators before he shot himself at the race.

ATTACK OF THE GIANT SNAILS: Florida warns snails the size of rats will invade state

Experts say they attack more than 500 species of plants and love eating stucco - because they have an ever-growing need for calcium to grow their mammoth shells.

Little girl who lost feet in lawn mower accident receives wave of support — including $100K from ex-pro wrestler

A Clearwater church has raised more than $16,000 in four days for courageous Ireland Nugent, and a former professional wrestler who is an amputee himself may contribute more than $100,000.

Nine-year-old believed dead after 200-foot snowmobile plunge down crevasse in glacier

Shjon Brown was with his father in the Hoodoo Mountains, outside Fairbanks, Alaksa on Saturday when tragedy struck.

New granddad George W. Bush poses with family's newest addition

Can playing beer pong be deadly? The hidden dangers of college bar game revealed

A group of Clemson University students tested pingpong balls being used in beer pong games across campus one weekend last fall and discovered teeming bacteria.

Attorney General Eric Holder: No death penalty in trial of former Colombo mob boss

The feds will no longer seek the death penalty against a former Colombo mob boss for ordering the 1997 murder of NYPD cop Ralph Dols, it was disclosed Monday.

Hugo Chavez's handpicked successor wins in Venezuela, but just barely: Nicolas Maduro squeaks by with 235K margin of victory

Maduro's stunningly close victory followed an often ugly, mudslinging campaign in which the winner promised to carry on Chavez's self-styled socialist revolution.

French railroad banned black and North African staff from working while Israeli president was in town over fears they looked Muslim: union

The staff were allegedly banned from being at Paris' Gare du Nord when Shimon Peres came to the city — ironically for Middle East peace talks.

Jailed hermit attracts marriage offer and worried officials increase his bail

The man who spent nearly three decades in the woods of Maine before his high-profile arrest earlier this month has attracted a marriage proposal and a stranger's offer to bail him out.

WATCH crazy commuter spotted riding on top of Long Island Rail Road train

Boruch Nemtzov, 28, was waiting at the Forest Hills station for a ride to his job in Manhattan when he saw the man on top of an eastbound train and snapped a picture with his iPhone.

Kidneys made from rats created in laboratory raise hopes for dialysis patients — and could possibly eradicate need for organ donors

Scientists have discovered yet another way to make a kidney - at least for a rat - that does everything a natural one does, researchers reported, a step toward savings thousands of lives.

Cop fired for using 'Trayvon' shooting target apologizes

The former Florida cop who brought a hooded sweatshirt image — in the likeness of Trayvon Martin — to target practice claims it was only meant as a teaching tool.

Former Ohio Rep. Charlie Wilson who was first elected on a write-in ballot, dies at 70

Wilson had suffered a stroke in February while vacationing with his family and was recovering at a rehabilitation center, Democratic Party officials said.

Pope Francis won cardinals over during conclave by ripping Vatican for navel-gazing

he ascetic Argentine then known as Jorge Cardinal Bergoglio put it bluntly on March 7 as he addressed a sea of red hats at a meeting days before the conclave to elect Pope Benedict’s successor.

Beyoncé sizzles poolside in yellow bikini

He's not laughing now: Mom forces son who 'got high and went to the bathroom on neighbor's porch' to wear sign

A boisterous Texas teen was left humiliated after his mom forced him to stand on a street corner wearing a sign telling the world exactly what he'd done.

Teen girl clings to life after would-be car thief smashes her head with a brick when she foiled break-in

Michelle Rodriguez screamed out when she saw Omer Khogali, 17, pulling on the door handles of parked vehicles in Astoria, Queens, officials said.

EXCLUSIVE: FBI agent taking a break in a park stumbled upon evidence that could put elusive mobster away for life

The feds obtained crucial evidence for the racketeering case against Bartolomeo (Bobby) Vernace when an FBI agent strolling in Forest Park in Queens saw a meeting between Vernace and two supporting characters.

Six-year-old takes family car out for spin to get Chinese food at 6 a.m.

The unnamed youngster, who could hardly see over the dash, was stopped by cops on Saturday morning three miles from his home in Lapeer, outside Detroit.

Ex-justice of the peace — not white supremacists — named prime suspect in shooting deaths of prosecutors in Texas

A former Texas court official will reportedly be charged with the brutal slayings of a Texas district attorney, that official’s wife, and an assistant district attorney.

‘I didn’t toss my baby, I set her down’: Mom caught fighting bus passenger denies throwing child

A Connecticut mother accused of throwing her baby aside during a bus brawl says she didn’t hurl her infant across the crowded bus - no matter what the videotape shows.

5 people — including 3 teens — killed when ‘speeding’ driver runs red light and slams into packed car

The driver of a 2008 Mercedes is believed to have been speeding as he exited Interstate 95 and ran a red light in Riviera Beach, about five miles north of West Palm Beach, shortly after midnight.

Notorious French gangster escapes prison by using explosives

Twenty-six different European nations are on high alert and have authority to arrest Redoine Faid, a 40-year-old who had been serving time at the Sequedin prison in Lille for several armed robberies.

Sports

Smith: Fans and players feel tragic impact of Boston Marathon bombs

The NYPD presence began to thicken on the Daily News Plaza outside the Barclays Center around 5 p.m. on Monday — two hours before the Nets were to play the Washington Wizards. The images on the TV screen from Boston immediately transported everyone in New York back to the tragic events of 9/11.

Myers: Sense of relief goes distance

Joe Kearns had just broken his personal record by one minute by finishing the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon in 3:07. After getting a bottle of water, food, banana, nylon coat to warm him up and his trophy from the marathon organizers, he walked one block to meet his girlfriend Michelle in their hotel.

Knicks' loss to Bobcats takes backseat to Boston tragedy

The animosity between the Knicks and Boston Celtics is often palpable. There is plenty of history — and some of it nasty — in the long-time rivalry that will be renewed on Saturday when the two franchises meet in the NBA playoffs.

Security heightened at Barclays Center after Boston bombings

Just hours after the deadly explosions in Boston, extra security measures were taken at the Barclays Center for Monday night’s game between the Nets and Wizards, including a “Bomb Threat Stand-Off” chart in the hallway describing various potential threats and their evacuation distances.

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New report shows small business owner tax cheats cluster together in certain geographic regions

Worried the Internal Revenue Service might target you for an audit? You probably should be if you own a small business in one of the wealthy suburbs of Los Angeles. You might also be wary if you're a small-business owner in one of dozens of communities near San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta or the District of Columbia.

North Korea hosts marathon despite war talk, safety concerns

Despite North Korea’s warnings that the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula is so high it cannot guarantee the safety of foreign residents, it literally trotted out athletes from around the world.

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Lanza brutally beaten by Sandy Hook classmates and teachers ignored abuse, relative reveals

Newtown killer Adam Lanza’s mother considered suing Sandy Hook Elementary School after teachers turned a blind eye to beatings from his classmates, a family member claims.

Thousands are drowning in our grief: Newtown mom's wrenching plea for gun control in White House radio address

The mother of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shooting used the opportunity to fill in for President Barack Obama during the weekly radio and Internet address to make a personal plea from the White House for action to combat gun violence.

Brooklyn man attacks siblings with knife during family fight

Cops collared a Brooklyn man who attacked his two siblings with a 12-inch knife during a drunken family feud Saturday, police said.

L.A. man with meningitis declared brain dead amid warnings to sexually active gay men about the deadly illness

Brett Shaad, 33, was declared brain dead but remained on life support Friday amid warnings to sexually active gay men about the deadly strain of illness, officials said.

Shocking study finds that married moms from top tier universities are less likely to work

Married moms typically take some time off after having kids but women from the nation's top universities are less likely to return to a full-time job — if they return at all.

New strain of bird flu spreads outside of eastern China as 7-year-old girl in Beijing is diagnosed with the illness

The Chinese capital reported its first case of a new strain of bird flu on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua said, the first time it has been found in a human outside eastern China.

See the stunning NYC development where 80 percent of the apartments have sold in just 2 months

The hottest new development in town is made in America and bought by Americans.

Airline forced black passengers to take off jeans, hoodies before boarding first class, but let white passenger dressed identically on plane: lawsuit

Two African-American passengers are claiming a U.S. Airways airline employee refused to let them into first class unless they changed out of their hoodies and jeans.

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‘At least a bullet is quick’: British grandmother on death row in Indonesia for smuggling drugs prefers firing squad

The British grandmother convicted of smuggling drugs into Indonesia says she favors a firing squad over rotting away in prison.

'My cheatin' husband's in row 31 (with the homewrecker!)': Scorned spouse calls out unfaithful hubby with sign at Wrestlemania

In the latest chapter of the "scorned spouse humiliating the cheating husband/wife in a public place" saga, a pink-clad woman let everyone at Wrestlemania 29 know exactly where her unfaithful hubby was sitting.

‘He fought the good fight’: Deftones bassist Chi Cheng dies at 42 from injuries suffered in car wreck that kept him in and out of a coma for four years

The bassist from Grammy award-winning band the "Deftones" has died more than four years after a horrific car crash left him fighting for his life.

JUST LIKE IRON MAN: City doctor helps paraplegic war vets walk with 'wave of the future' robotic exoskeletons

A research doctor at the Bronx VA is turning paralyzed vets into Iron Man.

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CONFIDENTI@L: Berry Gordy recalls flop in the name of love

There ain’t no mountain high enough that could top the star-studded turnout for Sunday night’s opening of “Motown: The Musical.” Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and Mary Wilson attended the show’s much-anticipated premiere at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, then joined the cast onstage for a roaring ovation after the curtain fell.

PHOTOS: MLB celebrates 5th annual Jackie Robinson Day

Major League Baseball pays tribute to its biggest pioneer, the man who integrated baseball and stood up for racial equality, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers

OMG! Celebs a-Twitter with apologies

For celebrities, it seems that traditional apologies — via press release or on the talk-show circuit — are no longer necessary. Instead, they can fire off a mass “apolotweet” and call it done.

MOVIN' OUT! Sharon Osbourne packs up

Sharon Osbourne was spotted moving out after reports surfaced of possible split from husband Ozzy Osbourne.

Lauryn Hill: ‘Threats’ to family led to tax evasion

The singer is facing a jail sentence for failing to file years of tax returns.

'Jersey Shore' cast reunite and sizzle on the red carpet

Hollywood's A-list let loose at the MTV Movie Awards.

The Kama Sutra goes 3D

New technology allows customers to "study" various sexual positions.

MEMOIRS FROM HELL! Amanda Knox reveals sex harassment nightmare in Italian jail: Guard 'fixated on the topic of sex — who I’d done it with, how I liked it … if I would like to do it with him'

Knox endured relentless sexual harassment at the hands of a vile senior prison guard and fellow female inmates while in prison, her upcoming bombshell tell-all book reveals.

'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham slams sex tape co-star for 'small' manhood

Farrah Abraham is hitting James Deen where it hurts the most.

PHOTOS: Masters Tournament through the years

A look at the Masters Tournament through the years and golfers who've won the coveted green jacket.

Rita Wilson's make 54 Below singing debut

Rita Wilson was in town to play a gig at 54 Below, her debut there actually, and also to catch a Broadway show...something about a certain newspaper, called "Lucky Guy."

Flesh, drugs & rock 'n' roll highlight MTV Movie Awards

Recap the five wackiest moments of the 2013 MTV Movie Awards from Culver City, California.

SEE IT: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' trailer debuts

The film made an early case for inclusion in the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.

Paris on Jacko: Masks helped us have a 'normal childhood'

Paris Jackson says she plans to walk away from show business.

Hugh Jackman attacked at gym with electric razor by stalker

Katherine Thurston, 47, told cops she came to New York two months ago to marry the actor.

No early release from prison for Michael Douglas' son

Douglas, 34, is scheduled for release in early 2018 over his drug conviction.

And the Golden Popcorn goes to... Check out all the winners from the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Pop went the Golden Popcorn prize Sunday night, as the MTV Movie Awards gave their signature accolade to "The Avengers" as Movie of the Year 2012.

Aubrey Plaza pulls a 'Kanye' on Will Ferrell

The MTV Movie Awards was full of surprises, but Will Ferrell wasn't expecting one.

‘Pippi Longstocking’ star arrested for 'beating roommate'

Tami Erin, who played the freckle-faced, redhead girl in the 1988 film thrown in jail.

'Veronica Mars' Kickstarter campaign closes with $5.7M

Even before a single frame has been shot, the “Veronica Mars” movie boasts a happy ending.

'Mad Men' Recap: From Megan's guilt to Peggy's bad pep talk, bad night for the ladies

The ladies of “Mad Men” had a worse night Sunday than people who forgot their taxes are due Monday.

BELIEB IT: Bieber hopes Anne Frank would be a fan of his

Bieber visited the museum of the Holocaust victim and set off a firestorm with his remarks.

Kevin Hart: DUI a 'wake-up call'

“Drinking & driving is not a game or a laughing matter,” the comedian tweeted.

Confidenti@l: 'The Talk' will go head-to-head with 'The View' in NYC next month

The feisty ladies of CBS gabfest “The Talk” — the Los Angeles-based answer to Barbara Walters’ “The View” — will be taping in their ABC counterpart’s home turf May 12-15, with producers hoping to compete for premium guests and sponsors.

WATCH stunning video of meteorite crash

The moment shows a meteorite crashing into the Earth's atmosphere over Spain's skies.

John Galliano can't dress Israeli Eurovision singer

Galliano's racist rant last year got him arrested and fired from his top rank at Dior.

SEE the world's most expensive smartphone

British luxury designer Stuart Hughes has created a £10 million solid-gold phone.

Rapper Pitbull defends -- and educates -- Jay-Z over recent trip to Cuba with new song

Jay-Z’s “Open Letter” swipe at haters who bashed a recent anniversary trip he and wife Beyoncé took to Cuba has inspired a song that both educates and defends the rapper.

'Game of Thrones' Recap: Got to hand it to Jaime Lannister....

Sunday night’s episode opens up tranquilly enough, with the sight of Lord Hoster Tully’s dead body lying in repose on a small boat set to drift down the river. Tranquility, though, never lasts long in Westeros.

PHOTOS: The hottest nostalgic photos of summer fun in the '70s & '80s

Paul McDonough left the mean streets of New York City to encounter new landscapes.

Darrelle Revis comes back to New York ... for surgery

The Jets star cornerback, who could be traded to the Buccaneers any day now, arrived for an MRI.

KStew, RPattz 'lovey dovey, cuddling and smiling' at Coachella

The on-again, off-again couple stayed close beside each other.

PHOTOS: Which of these cheerleaders will join the Jets' Flight Crew?

Check out the hopeful women who flocked to the 2013 tryouts.

WATCH: Psy's wild, wacky new 'Gentleman' video

Can the South Korean pop star duplicate his "Gangnam Style" success?

Kim K. thinking about having baby delivered in Paris

Kanye West might do something in Paris he never rapped about before: become a daddy.

PHOTOS: Down Under on top! Aussie Scott wins '13 Masters

Adam Scott becomes the first Australian to win the Masters while holding off Tiger.

Husband document's wife's tragic cancer journey from healthy young woman to grave

The poignant photo series documents the intimate moments of his wife’s fight.

‘The Bible’ show was ‘hijacked’ over Obama, Satan controversy

“The Bible” producer Roma Downey had a confession to make to Oprah Winfrey.

PHOTOS: Farrah Abraham sex tape being shopped around

Celebrity sexcapades caught on tape. See the stars who have been Busted!

‘SNL’ makes light of gun control progress in Senate

The show opened this week with a parody featuring actors portraying Obama and two senators.

Supermodel Gisele latest celeb to join Instagram

The blond supermodel is the latest celebrity to jump on the photo-sharing app.

Ke$ha keeps 'glitter guy' on staff to cover her head-to-toe

No, that sparkle isn't natural. Ke$ha revealed that she has a professional glitter guy.

Futuristic NYC makes the scene in new Tom Cruise sci-fi flick 'Oblivion'

Though alien invasion leaves Earth in ruins, eagle-eyed moviegoers can spot a fully completed Freedom Tower in the background

Man 'minding his own business and then set on fire' by pandhandler

Panhandler torches man who refused to give him money.

Hamill: There's no dodging the legacy of Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson

Brooklyn students express admiration for '42,' the new film detailing Robinson's trailblazing journey of breaking baseball's color barrier

Jackie Robinson biopic ‘42’ hits Hollywood HR

Baseball has scored a rare hit in Hollywood as the Jackie Robinson tale "42" took in $27.3 million.

THE 1980s: 'Decade That Made Us'?

To the increasingly rickety population that actually remembers the 1970s, it’s not as hard as you might think to find good things ...

Frank Bank, 'Leave It To Beaver's' ‘Lumpy’ Rutherford, dies at 71

Frank Bank, who played the bumbling bully “Lumpy” Rutherford on the original “Leave It To Beaver” TV show, died Saturday, a day after his 71st birthday. No cause of death was announced. Known as “Lumpy” for his size and rather dim intellect, Clarence Rutherford was one of the several caricatures who made “Leave It to Beaver” perhaps the most memorable teenage TV show of the late-‘50s era.

Vince Vaughn returns to ‘SNL’ after 15 year absence

Vince Vaughn made a comeback to “Saturday Night Live” April 13 for the first time since 1998.

PHOTOS: Eric Clapton rocks Madison Square Garden with a little help from music's biggest names

Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Dan Akyroyd and other blues legends perform at Eric Clapton's annual two-night concert.

Ireland Baldwin packs on PDA at Coachella

Ireland Baldwin took a break from the runway to canoodle with boyfriend Slater Trout at the Coachella Musica and Arts Festival on Friday. The lithe blond daughter of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin sported an American flag bandanna, cut-off shorts, and a flag-emblazoned crop top as she lounged on the grass outside.

Confidenti@l: Play about agent Sue Mengers stinks, says pal Nikki Finke

Gossip powerhouse Nikki Finke of Deadline.com knew and loved superstar talent agent Sue Mengers, and is avoiding like the plague John Logan’s Broadway play about her, “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers.”

SEE IT: New York Jets cheerleader hopefuls spread their wings

Dozens of fresh-faced New York Jets fans hoped to fulfill life-long dreams — dressed in skimpy sports gear — by competing in Flight Crew Cheerleaders tryouts Saturday.

Drake takes another swipe at Chris: RiRi 'fell into my lap'

Drake and Chris Brown may not brawling in clubs anymore, but they're still a long way off from burying the hatchet. On Friday, Drake, 26, hit back against his R&B rival, 23, slamming Brown on East Village Radio's "Keep It Thoro" show.

PHOTOS: Pregnant Kim K. wears kimono to divorce court

With a KimYe baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian, especially when it comes to her maternity style.

SEE IT: Jackie Robinson's 1963 telegram to JFK asking for 'every federal facility' to protect MLK

On June 15, 1963, Jackie Robinson sent a telegram to President John F. Kennedy urging him do everything within his power to protect Martin Luther King Jr.

PHOTOS: An glimpse into summer in the '70s and '80s

One photographer went sightseeing during the summer months in the '70s and '80s and captured an intimate glimpse of Americana. Paul McDonough left the mean streets of New York City to encounter new landscapes and to photograph people at leisure all across the States.

Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander claims conspiracy put him behind bars

NEW YORK — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander has been portrayed as a predator and monster in coast-to-coast cases accusing him of raping aspiring models he lured to his apartment with the promise of fame.

Stars come out to play Clapton’s MSG festival

No instrument inspires more lust and awe than the guitar. Through its knobs, strings and frets, players can translate all the expressions of the human voice.

Gabrielle Reece: Being a 'submissive' woman shows 'a sign of strength'

The pro volleyball star recently dished the real deal behind her marriage.

Stars go hippie chic for Coachella 2013

The yearly music and arts festival kicked off its first weekend of performances Friday in Indio, California.

It's over: Jane Seymour splits with her 4th husband after two decades

Jane Seymour and husband James Keach have called it quits after two decades.

Kris stands Kim up at divorce hearing

Kris Humphries missed the tipoff of a mandatory settlement conference in his bitter divorce with Kim Kardashian Friday.

HOT MAMA! Halle bares bump in stunning gown

Pregnant Halle Berry is glowing and ever so glamorous in Rio.

Rosie, did you leave the house without something?

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Maria Tallchief, legendary prima ballerina, dies at 88

Tallchief gave life to such works as “The Nutcracker,” “Firebird,” and other masterpieces from legendary choreographer George Balanchine.

Charlie Sheen: Lohan welcome back on 'Anger Management'

What’s a little lateness, tantrums and allegations of theft between friends? Despite Lindsay Lohan’s recent bumpy two-day stint playing herself on “Anger Management,” series star and producer Charlie Sheen would love to have her return in a recurring role on his sitcom.

PHOTOS: Go behind the scenes at the White House

We all know Obama as our nation's leader. But few snapshots show Mr. Obama, the man.

How fancy... Donald Trump’s 7-year-old son uses caviar moisturizer nightly

It’s champagne wishes and caviar lotion at the Trump’s. When it comes to skin care, Donald Trump's son Barron with wife Melania Trump is surely living in the lap of luxury.

Kendall Jenner: Modeling for Victoria’s Secret is ‘a dream of mine’

If Kendall Jenner has her way, she'll be sporting wings on the runway sometime soon. The 17-year-old Kardashian half-sister told E! News that she hopes to begin her modeling career with a big name client: Iconic lingerie brand Victoria's Secret.

Can Psy be more than a one-hit wonder? LISTEN to his new tune

Listen to Psy’s new song “Gentlemen," which hit the web Friday.

Heidi on son's near-drowning incident: 'It was so scary'

Klum's vacation turned terrifying when her 7-year-old son got caught in the riptide.

PHOTOS: How American cities will look if sea level rises

Still don't think global warming is real? These photos may be your game changer.

PHOTOS: See the exciting week in politics

It's time to catch up on the week in politics! Relive the highlights with our favorite photos of the past seven days. In this week's edition, First Lady Michelle Obama gets giddy, President Obama struts his stuff and Anthony Weiner rises again.

WATCH: Dodgers and Padres get into bench-clearing brawl

Padres slugger Carlos Quentin has rushed the mound and wrestled Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke to the ground after getting hit by a pitch, leading to a bench-clearing brawl between the teams

Rick Ross apologizes for date rape lyrics

A day after Reebok ended its relationship with Rick Ross, the rapper acknowledged that his lyrics on Rocko's song "U.O.E.N.O." were "offensive." In a statement Friday, Ross said being a musician is "a great responsibility" and that his choice of words in the song "does not reflect my true heart."

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‘Scary Movie V’ Review: Oh, the horror!

The best comes first in "Scary Movie V," the fifth mockery of chillers in this 13-year-old satirical series.

Joe Biden lunches with 'Veep' star Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Watch out, Joe Biden. The other vice president is in the house. The White House says Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who plays Vice President Selina Meyer on the HBO comedy ``Veep,'' is at the White House to have lunch with Biden.

Keri Russell shows off sexy abs

Keri Russell may have the svelte figure of a secret agent, but the "Americans" star lacks a crucial quality that her on-screen persona possesses. "I am literally the worst person at keeping secrets," Russell told the May issue of Women's Health. "I'd be the worst spy of all time."

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Miranda Kerr's hottest Victoria's Secret moments

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Academy of Country Music Awards 2013

Country music's brightest stars took Sin City by storm at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013.

Miss Subways through the years: Iconic NYC beauty queens then & now

Some of the original beauty queens in New York City had no problem riding the rails. Miss Subways, a program run by the MTA from 1941 until 1976, selected lucky ladies around the Big Apple to feature their photos and biographies in subway cars. Flashback to the Miss Subways era and see some Miss Subways, then and now.

Cherry blossoms around the world ring in spring

A colder-than-normal March has delayed the opening of the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. As the Cherry Trees begin to open up in America, take a look at gorgeous blossoming trees from D.C. to Tokyo.

Who wore it better? Kanye and RiRi step out in same outfit

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress. But you get to judge who wore it better!

'The Silence of Dogs in Cars': Series shows raw emotion of dogs left alone

Martin Usborne's emotional photo series called "The Silence of Dogs in Cars" depicts an array of pooches sitting in cars after seemingly being left alone by their owners.

Jessica Alba flaunts bikini bod in St. Barts

Does Jessica Alba win the award for best bikini body of all time? Judging by these photos, we'd say the stunning actress is a pretty strong contender.

'Mad Men' premiere: Sexist ads from the era of Don Draper

Sexism is rampant on the 1960s period drama "Mad Men". Lest we forget, it's not just fiction -- these vintage ads from the era of Don Draper are proof that the creative types on Madison Avenue -- and society at large -- were overtly sexist. Here are some cringeworthy examples of ads that objectify women.

Sneaky straphanger photobombs fellow commuters

Who says commuting to work has to be a boring and monotonous process? One straphanger has found a quirky way to pass time on his way to work every day - he photobombs other unsuspecting commuters! A simple, yet perfect placement of a folded newspaper makes for these hilarious photobomb pictures. Check out the best of this commuter's sneaky work.

Gotchya! Embarrassing celebrity photos

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

'Game of Thrones' stars in & out of costume

"Game of Thrones" returns with Daenerys and the rest of the more than a thousand named characters in the saga based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" books all jockeying for the right to sit on the Iron Throne. Here's an inside look at the fantasy series' third season ...

Jennifer Lawrence gets a retro new look

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PDA alert! Stars go public with their affection

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Game on! Hottest WAGs in the MLB

These MLB players don't just score on the field -- they're hitting homeruns when it comes to finding love as well.

Most explosive sports coaches EVER

Mike Rice is just the latest in a long history of coaches who've been fired for explosive, erratic and downright abusive behavior while at the helm of sports teams. Rice joins a colorful list alongside Royals manager Hal McRae, the Oilers' Buddy Ryan and even Indy's Bobby Knight.

One World Observatory revealed

The top of the world is back! Port Authority officials unveiled on April 2, 2013 the stunning view from the top of One World Trade Center, a 360-degree eagle's eye panorama that will instantly become one of the city's premiere tourist attractions when it is completed in 2015. The deck showcases one of the greatest views of New York City - and one that hasn't been seen since 9/11.

SMILE! What celebs would look like without teeth

The stars love to show off their million dollar smiles, but what would happen if Hollywood's most beautiful people were missing their perfect rows of pearly whites?

Rare celebrity pinups and movie stills up for auction

An upcoming Guernsey's auction taking place in New York City is featuring a series of rare pinups and vintage movie stills, courtesy of the late photographer Irving Klaw.

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Barbara Walters to retire: A look back at her career

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No retaliation between Dodgers and Padres

Padres pitcher Eric Stults hit a three-run homer and stuck around long enough to benefit from a two-run seventh inning as San Diego beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 Monday night in the first game between the NL West rivals since their wild brawl last week.

L.A. Dodgers fans forced to wear Arizona Diamondbacks colors in box behind home plate

Pay $3,500 for a suite behind home plate and you can wear what you want, right? In a word: No. A group of Los Angeles Dodgers fans were forced to change into the home-team colors of the Arizona Diamondbacks because they were in front of the cameras.

NYC Marathon pledges safety is its top priority

The deadly bombing of the Boston Marathon cast a dark shadow over the running world Monday, highlighting the vulnerability of massive races like the New York City Marathon.

Bruins game cancelled after marathon bombings

The NHL says Monday night’s game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins at TD Garden has been postponed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Tiger solid, but Masters a major disappointment

The 2013 Masters, in some minds a lock for Tiger Woods to claim as his 15th major championship, had slipped away and when a dreary Sunday had passed, the story that mattered was a feel-good one, of Adam Scott finally breaking through.

Georgetown's Porter Jr. declares for draft

All-American Otto Porter Jr. is leaving Georgetown after his sophomore season and declaring himself eligible for the NBA draft.

Kentucky's Noel declares for NBA draft

Kentucky forward Nerlens Noel will enter the NBA draft as he continues recovering from a torn ACL. The 6-foot-10 freshman is projected to be a lottery pick despite sustaining his season-ending knee injury on Feb. 12.

Sources say Collins out as Sixers coach

Doug Collins has told the Philadelphia 76ers he will quit as head coach following this season with a year left on his contract. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that Collins informed ownership he’s not coming back for a fourth season on the bench.

Smith: On baseball day off in New York, let's play '42'

As hard as it is to believe, there will be no Major League Baseball games played in New York City on Jackie Robinson Day. Scheduling quirk or oversight, it’s a shame that the Mets are in Colorado and the Yankees are off. “That there’s not a game played in New York is pretty crazy," said CC Sabathia.