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BREAKING NEWS: Third victim in Marathon blast identified as Boston University graduate student Lu Lingzi — as families grieve for little boy, 8, who 'just wanted peace' and mourn a daughter, 29

A clearer portrait emerged Wednesday morning of the victims of the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon as reports surfaced that Boston University graduate student Lu Lingzi (center) is the third to have perished along with Krystle Campbell, 29, and eight-year-old Martin Richard (right). read full story »

Bombs made in pressure cookers: Devices were similar to IEDs used in Iraq and Afghanistan

The bombs that turned the finish line of the Boston Marathon into a war zone were made of 6-liter pressure cookers filled with shards of metal, nails and ball bearings, a source said.

Obama to attend Boston service, calls bombings ‘act of terror’

President Obama will attend an interfaith service in Boston for the victims of the marathon bombings and attempt to console a shattered city that gathered in grief Tuesday night.

'We really did not want to give in to terrorists': Despite explosions, Boston Marathon runners marry wearing running shoes and their medals

Their love was a ray of hope that savagery could not extinguish. A Dallas couple married wearing Boston Marathon medals three and a half hours after two explosions spun the joyful occasion into a bloody national tragedy.

From relief to heartbreak for 2nd ID'd victim's family: Doctors misidentify young woman killed in marathon attacks, tell parents she survived operation when, in fact, it was her friend who lived

The tragic turn of events began Monday when Krystle Campbell, 29, of Medford, Mass. (pictured) was watching the marathon with the friend, Karen Rand, to cheer on Rand’s boyfriend.

Saudi national questioned by police in hospital is a ‘key witness, NOT a suspect’ in Boston Marathon terrorist attacks

Abdulrahman Ali Alharbi, 22, remained hospitalized in Boston as investigators searched every inch of his Revere, Mass., apartment and grilled his roommate.

Boston probe nets bounty of tips

The round-the-clock Boston Marathon bombing probe yielded vital forensic evidence and more than 2,000 tips in its first 24 hours, the FBI’s Boston boss said Tuesday.

'Man on roof' picture snapped seconds after bombings goes viral and ignites panic and outrage on social media

There are many shocking and terrifying pictures of the Boston Marathon bombing, but one of a mysterious man on a rooftop during the second explosion has Twitter buzzing with speculation.

Marathon's hero cowboy, who fashioned tourniquet out of discarded sweater to save wounded man, lost own son in Iraq

He'd lost one son in Iraq and another to suicide and Carlos Arredondo had come to the Boston Marathon on Patriot's Day to honor his children. He was handing out American flags, but ended up becoming a lifesaver.

A REMINDER OF HORROR: Newtown runners and race-watchers attending marathon in honor of Sandy Hook witness blasts

The explosions that rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon opened fresh wounds for the town of Newtown, Conn., which sent a team of runners to the race and was being honored along the grueling course's final stretch.

WATCH: Yankees honor Boston, play 'Sweet Caroline' in Bronx

Rivalry was an afterthought Tuesday as the Yankees honored the City of Boston in the wake of the marathon bombings by playing the Red Sox’s unofficial anthem "Sweet Caroline" after the third inning at Yankee Stadium. The popular sing-along song has been featured at Boston Red Sox home games since 2002.

Boston ER doc tells of crush of marathon victims

When the ambulances began arriving at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center on the worst Patriot’s Day the city had ever known, Dr. Carlo Rosen was on the front lines, ready to receive. He tells the Daily News about the pressure-packed hours of urgent care that followed.

Mayor Bloomberg and NYPD Commissioner Kelly say New York is safe in wake of Boston bombings

Panicked New Yorkers have been seeing something and saying something since Monday’s Boston marathon bombing, calling in 77 reports of suspicious packages in the last day alone, Mayor Bloomberg said. But hizzoner assured New Yorkers that the city is safe and prepared to respond to any potential threat.

Lupica: Pat Summerall was one Giant of a man

Pat Summerall would have been remembered, of course, as a kicker on the most glamorous Giants team of them all, the Giants of the ’50s especially, who owned New York in a way that so few teams really ever had. He certainly would have been remembered for that field goal he kicked in the snow to beat the Browns a thousand years ago, people to this day not exactly sure how far he kicked it at Yankee Stadium.

Volunteers prepare for Citizenship NOW! immigration hotline

Hundreds of volunteers prepared Tuesday for the biggest Daily News/CUNY Citizenship NOW! immigration call-in yet.

Feds bust up high-stakes poker, sports gambling ring used by A-list celebrities & Wall Street fat cats

Federal agents busted a high-stakes poker and sportsbooking ring that catered to Wall Street multi-millionaires and Hollywood A-list celebrities, officials said Tuesday.

Dems want Weiner! Anthony finishes a surprising second in mayoral race

Ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner has only been back in contention as a possible mayoral candidate for about a week, but he’s already topping most other candidates in a new opinion poll.

At least 13 killed after 7.8 temblor rocks Iran's border with Pakistan

Tall buildings shook in India's capital New Delhi, sending people running into the streets, witnesses said. People also evacuated shaking buildings in Qatar and Dubai, residents said.

Feds take down high-stakes poker, sportsbooking ring used by A-list celebs and Wall Street fat cats

Federal agents busted a high-stakes poker and sportsbooking ring that catered to Wall Street multi-millionaires and Hollywood A-list celebrities, officials said Tuesday.

North Korea threatens'sledge-hammer blows' if South Korea doesn't apologize for protests

The North also rejected what it called "cunning" U.S. overtures for talks, saying it will not be humiliated into being dragged to sit at the negotiating table by Washington.

Miranda Kerr is an 'Angel' no more

Party animal: 'Blade runner' spotted downing 'shooters' at nightclub as he awaits murder trial

Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius isn’t letting his upcoming murder trial for the shooting death of his model girlfriend stop him from partying, it was reported Monday.

Gabby Giffords urges support for background checks

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, with almost no words, asked wavering senators Tuesday to support an endangered gun control bill.

U.S. Army soldier gets 16 years for trying to sell secrets to Russia to undercover agent he thought was spy

Spec. William Colton Millay, of Owensboro, Ky., pleaded guilty last month to attempted espionage and other counts. He was sentenced Monday.

Why do people faint? The answer may lie in your genes

A new study in medical journal Neurology reviewed medical records of 44 families with a history of fainting, and found genetic patterns that could be traced through generations.

President Obama praises bipartisan immigration plan

WASHINGTON — President Obama on Tuesday welcomed a sweeping Senate immigration plan even though it ignores one of his key demands for reform.

President Obama: Voting down gun package 'unimaginable'

President Obama said it is “unimaginable” that Congress would “defy” the American people by failing to pass a gun control package.

Hero first-grader helps save friend from severe allergic reaction

Ransom Duel, 7, was eating lunch with his pal Sullivan Moore, 6, at Harritt Elementary School in Salem, Ore., in February when Sullivan asked to share another friend’s “chocolate things.”

Homeless man accused of murder after lighting man on fire

Los Angeles County prosecutors say a 38-year-old homeless man suspected of setting a man on fire in a car outside a convenience store has been charged with murder. Raymond Sean Clark pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count each of murder and arson causing great bodily injury.

Army captain attacked in middle of busy Walmart in hceckout line fight

Yiqiang Wu, 47, of Schenectady is accused of hurling abuse at the unnamed military officer as he waited his turn at the Walmart checkout line on Thursday

Series of small, early-morning earthquakes rattle Oklahoma

USGS geophysicist Jana Pursley says the temblors began about 1:45 a.m. Tuesday and all were centered northeast of Oklahoma City. She says the strongest was a magnitude 4.3 quake.

8-year-old boy whose heart stopped after he was hit in chest with baseball saved in nick of time

The eight-year-old, who has not been named, was left fighting for his life after suffering cardiac arrest during a little league match in Northern California.

Rita Ora sizzles in Elle cover shoot

Body of 'Iron Lady' taken to House of Parliament ahead of funeral

Margaret Thatcher is being given a ceremonial funeral with full military honors — to the chagrin of some Britons who view her legacy as a socially and economically divided country.

Vatican confirms Colorado boy was healed by miracle

The Vatican is calling a young boy’s speedy recovery from a mysterious illness nothing short of a miracle. Pope Francis credited Mother Theresia Bonzel, a German nun who lived 100 years ago, for intervening from beyond the grave to help cure the Colorado Springs boy.

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Raissman: Pat Summerall made NFL a 'Madd' world

Pat Summerall, the deep-voiced NFL player-turned-broadcaster who spent half of his four decades calling sports famously paired with John Madden, died Tuesday. He was 82. Susie Wiles, Summerall’s daughter, said her father died in Dallas.

'I did not have enough time with my children': Mom blames neighbor for improperly maintaining pool in drowning death of her kids

The mother of two drowned Long Island tots blamed her neighbor for improperly maintaining a swimming pool that became a watery grave.

Monster dad beat one year old infant to death because he enjoyed causing pain

Rony Veus, 23, is accused of throwing tiny Honey to the floor, pulling her hair, throwing her on the bed and forcing her to eat cinnamon as part of a sickening campaign of abuse.

Audrie Pott's attackers wrote their names and drew on her body: lawyer

Awakening in a friend’s bedroom after drinking too much at a sleepover, 15-year-old Audrie Pott looked down and realized she had been sexually assaulted and her attackers had written and drawn on intimate parts of her body, her family’s attorney said Monday.

Landlord finds partly mummified body of New Jersey woman amid trash in her apartment

Alice Klee, 68, was discovered buried deep underneath clothes, blankets and junk she’s hoarded in her New Milford home.

Mother comes face-to-face with accused killer of her teen son shot dead in the street 15 years ago

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.

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.

'Gatsby' star: If Daisy were alive she'd be a Kardashian

Only abortion clinic in Mississippi will remain open for now: judge

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Mississippi from revoking the license of the state's only abortion clinic.

Gabby Giffords courts undecided senators on gun control

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Topless photo of young Angelina Jolie could fetch $53,000

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.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Southern Florida invaded by giant African land snails

Get ready for some of the wildest and most problematic invasive species on the planet.

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.

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.

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.

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Yankees' Youkilis 'sick' over Boston Marathon bombings

Patriots’ Day was one of Kevin Youkilis’ favorite things about living in Boston for nearly a decade. Following the tragic events Monday afternoon at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Youkilis won’t ever be able to think of the day the same way again.

Celtics planning to tighten security

The Knicks can expect to see extra security at TD Garden next weekend when they go to Boston to play Games 3 and 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Celtics.

Gifford remembers Summerall, a 'helluva' player

Frank Gifford lost another piece of his football family when former Giants teammate and good friend Pat Summerall died Tuesday at 82.

MLB power rankings: Brave new world at the top

Our initial No. 1 is a layup considering that the Braves don't ever seem to lose. We'd like to say we picked them to win the NL East, so we'd look small-sample-size sharp, but we predicted the Nationals. And stand by it, too.

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Judge declares mistrial in case of schizophrenic cleaver killer after jury fails to reach decision on insanity defense leaving victim's family devastated

The ruling came on the 10th day of heated deliberations after the panel of eight women and four men said they could not agree if David Tarloff was legally insane or criminally responsible for the brutal slaying of beloved upper East Side psychologist Kathryn Faughey in 2008.

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.

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

'There was no remorse here:' Outraged family of teen girl who killed herself after sex assault calls for ‘serious consequences’

The family of a California girl want “serious consequences” for the three 16-year-old boys charged in her sexual assault and held responsible for driving the teen to her death.

Pamela Anderson: I never felt I was a 'beautiful' bombshell

WATCH: Young Oakland fan tosses back home run ball hit by Detroit player

Adorable footage shows another Oakland Athletics fan catching the ball and handing it to the boy's dad, to give to his son.

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.

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.

Riot cops level major crackdown on Rutgers off-campus street party – including pepper-spraying co-ed for holding a Frisbee

Rutgers University students’ revelry was cut short when a street party turned violent and police pepper sprayed some of them, including one female ordered to put down her Frisbee.

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.

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.

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Too cute! Barely 2-weeks-old, adorable baby meerkats snuggle together and become the apple of zookeepers' eyes

They may be born on April 1, but these adorable meerkat pups aren't fools. They’re stars, and they know it. The four babies are the first animals from Africa’s Kalahari Desert to be born in Tasmania. These babies will be watched closely by staff at the Zoodoo Wildlife Park until they are at least 6 weeks old.

Meet Flo, the 'wonder pug': Dog sniffs out owner's breast cancer just in time for tumor to be successfully removed

An animal rescue worker received a rescue of her own when her dog alerted her to a cancerous growth in her breast. Marian Cooper, 57, knew something was up when her six-year-old pug, Flo, kept repeatedly nudging her.

How effective is your helmet? WATCH as researchers use 18th century test on 21st century tech

Ever pass someone on a motorcycle and wonder just how effective that helmet is in a crash?

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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Confidenti@l: New Robert Kardashian diaries deliver a major bashin' to Kris Jenner

The Kardashians kan’t be happy about this. In Touch Weekly’s latest Kardashian attack is a 100-page “Collector’s Special,” called “Greed, Lies & Betrayal: The Complete Kardashian Diaries,” featuring the late Robert Kardashian’s family diaries bashing Kris Jenner.

'DWTS' recap: Andy Dick may not get the last laugh

Funnyman may be getting voted off the popular reality dance show.

SEE IT: Beyoncé's eye-popping outfits for her Mrs. Carter World Tour

Beyonce clearly wanted to give fans a show while opening her Mrs. Carter World Tour in Belgrade, Serbia on April 15, 2013. Check out the racy ensembles the singer donned to take the stage.

Pudgy pooch gets facelift because fat flaps cover his eyes

A porky pooch had a face-lift because his wrinkles meant he could barely open his eyes. Sesame the Chinese Shar Pei also suffered a series of chronic infections as the extra weight folded over his ears.

Ke$ha or KeXXXa? Singer snaps sexy shots for jewelry line

The singer is launching a line of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Amanda Seyfried: I miss my 'beautiful' big breasts

“The Big Wedding” actress reveals she is somewhat satisfied when it comes to her breasts but they have gotten sufficiently smaller over the years.

Bradley Cooper: I live with my mom

‘It's not without complications’ but ‘she's a cool chick’ says the 'Hangover' actor.

Summerall, longtime voice of the NFL, dead at 82

Pat Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82.

Ozzy confesses to Sharon: I was 'an a------' as drug relapsed rocker declares he's not getting divorcing

Osbourne, 64, posted the comments on his Facebook page as a response to news that he and Sharon are separated. "Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing," Osbourne added.

Charlie Chaplin fans in India celebrate comic actor's birthday

Impersonators tramped through the streets of a small port town in western India on Tuesday.

Leonardo DiCaprio: Acting career hurting love life

But the veteran actor says working hard and maintaining a relationship isn't the easiest thing to balance.

Who needs a red carpet? See stars go full-on hippie chic at Coachella

Forget the glitz and the glam of the red carpet -- these celebs are going full-on hippie chic at Coachella 2013 ...

Coolio charged with battery after attacking girlfriend: prosecutors

'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper arrested in Las Vegas on April 1.

Brooks Brothers launches 'Gatsby' line

The limited edition menswear collection is inspired by the latest cinematic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

Patton Oswalt’s Facebook response to bombing goes viral

"The good outnumber you, and we always will."

Billy Ray Cyrus unsure if Miley will get married

Miley Cyrus and fiancé Liam Hemsworth have been fielding break-up rumors.

Mark Wahlberg 'disgusted' at Boston Marathon massacre

Wahlberg said he was heartbroken over the tragedy that struck his hometown in Boston.

SEE IT: First pic of Jamie Foxx as 'Spider-Man' villain

Even for an actor with as varied a resume as Foxx, his latest role is a shocking transformation.

Psy's ‘Gentleman’ hits over 82 million YouTube views

The new video quickly rocketed up the YouTube heights.

Sex tape featuring former 'Buckwild' stars making the rounds

Fans of the series may still be able to see the stars in action.

Miley Cyrus spotted smoking 'suspicious' cigarette

Cyrus can barely go a day without making tabloid news.

Jay-Z, Common release ‘Open Letter Part II’ remix

Jay-Z's release of the fiery track has caused a wave of response and now Common is sounding off.

PHOTOS: 'Mad Men' star gets sexy in Esquire

Alison Brie sports sizzling one-piece for shoot.

Take a peek inside! Christina Aguilera buys $10M home

The gated community in Sherman Oaks, Calif., is home to several celebrities.

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.

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

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: See stunning images from around the world

Illuminating pictures from every corner of the earth.

Condé Nast opens fashion school in London

The publishing giant has opened a central London fashion school.

Bieber posts shirtless pics after Anne Frank controversy

Tact may not be one of Justin Bieber's strong suits.

Firefox launching smartphone in June

Mozilla's CEO said the company is launching the phones in countries 'where Firefox is particularly strong.'

PHOTOS: Harry Potter fans hop on broomsticks for meme

They could be scenes straight out of J.K. Rowling's famous franchise.

MOVIN' OUT! Sharon Osbourne packs up

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

Accused Hugh Jackman stalker has history of hounding other celebs

The accused stalker of the “X-Men” star has a troubled history, her ex-mother-in-law said.

Rihanna cancels another show due to illness

Live Nation says the singer was unable to perform at Monday's concert in Houston.

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

Knox endured relentless sexual harassment at the hands of a vile senior prison guard.

Jennifer Love Hewitt’s new assets get close-up on 'Client List'

Now we know why Jennifer Love Hewitt feels her breasts should be insured.

'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."

PHOTOS: Fashion hits and misses at the MTV Movie Awards 2013

Hollywood's A-list let loose at the ceremony while celebrating the most popular films of the year.

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

The proud grandpa posed for a touching family photo.

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.

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'?

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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.

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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.

'The Living Wall': Abandoned buildings come to life

Old, run-down buildings get new life thanks to one Russian artist, who has made a name for himself transforming ordinary spaces into eerily realistic faces ...

Barbara Walters to retire: A look back at her career

Barbara Walters is hanging up her microphone. Take a look back at the ABC newswoman's illustrious career ...

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Catch 'em or not, Pats WR to raise money for bombing victims

Danny Amendola wants to do his part. In the aftermath of the terror bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon that killed three people and wounded more than 140, the newest member of the Patriots vowed to help raise money for the victims.

Brewers pitcher Gallardo nabbed for drunk driving

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo was arrested on a drunken-driving Tuesday after authorities say he was driving on a city highway with a blood-alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit.

NFL says it will review security of draft and Super Bowl

In response to the Boston Marathon bombings, the NFL issued a statement Tuesday regarding security at Super Bowl XLVIII, which will be played at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, with many of the events in the week leading up the game being held in New York.

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.

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