MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

See the luxe tower set to transform NYC's skyline: Enormous skyscraper will become the tallest residential building in the Big Apple and it won’t be cheap, prices start at $20 MILLION!

The high-life takes on a new meaning at 432 Park Ave., a 96-story residential building that is set to be taller than the Empire State Building. read full story »

Suspect in Colorado prisons chief’s murder wasn't even supposed to be free! Due to clerical error, he was released from prison too early

A clerical error allowed the man suspected of killing Colorado’s prisons chief to be released from custody about four years early, officials said Monday. In 2008, Evan Spencer Ebel pleaded guilty in rural Fremont County to assaulting a prison guard.

New Connecticut guns deal would ban high-capacity magazines, require universal background checks on all gun sales

Connecticut lawmakers announced a deal Monday on what they called some of the toughest gun laws in the country that were proposed after the December mass shooting in the state.

Arianna Huffington trashed rented NYC loft, leaving gouged walls and a bloodied mattress: lawsuit

Internet news queen Arianna Huffington partied so hard in her rented Chelsea loft she left it looking like a frat house, claims a lawsuit filed Monday by the furious landlord.

Lupica: New York a Mets town for a day (at least)

The Mets were stretching their lead now against the Padres, doing that on this day when they were the better baseball game in New York, scoring three in the bottom of the fourth and making the start of this season sound and feel and look so much better than the way the last one ended at Citi Field.

Joe Lhota launches attack against Christine Quinn over NYPD inspector

For the first time in the mayoral race, Republican frontrunner Joe Lhota bashed the leading Democrat, Christine Quinn, calling her support of a proposed police monitor “reckless and dangerous.”

Heidi Klum rescues drowning son

'About every night I have some kind of dream where there’s someone chasing me:' Jessica Lynch haunted by Iraq 10 years after rescue

Ten years after becoming the first American POW to be rescued since the Vietnam War, soldier Jessica Lynch has blossomed into a mother, teacher and motivational speaker.

'I was yelling and screaming and waving;' The moment 23-year-old hiker is rescued after stranded for 6 days on snowy Mt. Hood

She was stuck in an Oregon hospital bed on Easter Sunday, but it was a holiday 23-year-old college student Mary Owen will never forget

'There is no way I could ... get to heaven and still not like blacks': Ex-KKK member who apologized for years of violence, dies

Elwin Wilson, the former Ku Klux Klan supporter who publicly apologized for years of violent racism, including the beating of a black Freedom Rider who went on to become a Georgia congressman, was 76.

Raissman: Former Mets skipper Bobby V looks to talk a fine line

There was about an hour left before his SportsNet New York debut, giving Bobby Valentine plenty of time to stick the proverbial needle in Terry Collins. “I just saw Terry for the first time. I told him I’m going to kill him every chance I get. So at least he understands that,” Valentine, chuckling, said Thursday morning. “Then I gave him a big hug.”

Gonzalez: Yankee Stadium garage company strikes out on Opening Day

Even as the Red Sox thrashed the Yankees on Opening Day, the company that operates the Yankee Stadium garage system struck out big time.

Vicious pimp gets 63 years in prison for brutality of women 'akin to slavery' ... then vows to fight conviction 'till the day I die'

"The court may not like me. I don't like me. But I didn't do those things," Donnell Baines said. "Somebody in this courtroom has to see."

'This was a planned attack': Swarms of teens run wild on assault spree through Chicago

Chicago’s warmest day of the year quickly turned overheated as hundreds of youths went wilding in downtown Saturday — the latest example of this emerging, unfortunate rite of spring.

9-year-old was sexual abused by students at lunch at and school officials did nothing: mom

A third-grade girl was sexually abused by fellow classmates on school property — and authorities did nothing to stop it, the alleged victim’s mother told the Daily News.

GOP Congressman Matt Salmon has a gay son but doesn't 'support the gay marriage'

An Arizona congressman says that learning his son is gay has not led him to change his position on same-sex marriage — unlike his fellow Republican, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman.

Senator: NYPD Comissioner Kelly said 'stop and frisk' to 'instill fear' in blacks and Latinos

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said blacks and Hispanics are targeted for "stop-and-frisks" by police as part of the city's program to get guns off the streets, a state lawmaker testified Monday in court.

'Most serious threat' to U.S. isn't terrorism, it's Mexico's drug cartels infiltrating nation: DEA

Mexican drug cartels whose operatives once rarely ventured beyond the U.S. border are dispatching some of their most trusted agents to live and work deep inside the United States.

It's NYC like you've never seen it before! NASA takes stunning photo that is literally out of this world

Forget Paris; New York is the City of Light in a new photo shot by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

Syrian author's gripping tale of a country on the brink

From Page Views, the NYDN books blog: Syrian author Nihad Sirees’ prescient novel “The Silence and the Roar” was first published when the war now ripping the country apart was an unimaginable notion.

President Obama’s Easter Egg Roll basketball game no hoop dream

When it came to the White Easter Egg Roll on Monday, President Obama should have done a passover on basketball.

New York Times buckles to pressure after it's bashed for sexism over groundbreaking female rocket scientist's obit that's led with her cooking abilities

Readers had plenty of beef with the New York Times after an obituary of rocket scientist Yvonne Brill came off sounding sexist.

Colorado wants death for 'Dark Knight' killer: Prosecutors seek execution for James Holmes

Last week prosecutors said they rejected an offer from Holmes' attorney to have him plead guilty to avoid the death penalty. Prosecutors said the offer to have Holmes spend life in prison wasn't enough.

'My heart goes out to him': Ex-NFL star Joe Theismann, who suffered one of sports' most horrific injuries, reaches out to Kevin Ware

All it took was a gruesome split-second image on his television screen to transport former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann back almost three decades to the exact moment his career ended.

‘State of shock:’ Texas security tightens in wake of murder of prosecutor and wife

After the targeted killing of the second Texas prosecutor in two months, officials in the Lone Star state on edge.

Dem. Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey supports gay marriage

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey announced Monday that he is now in favor of gay marriage, the latest of several lawmakers to change positions on the issue now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rare bacterial meningitis kills young 12-year-old girl

Just last week, she was a healthy 6th grader at St. Gregory Barbarigo School in Rockland County. By Saturday the 12-year-old was dead — killed by a rare case of bacterial meningitis.

Hillary Clinton to give first paid speech this month ... can she top the $89M Bill has made as a speaker?

A Democratic source close to Clinton told CNN that the former Secretary of State will address the National Multi Housing Council in Dallas on April 24 expected to net her a six-figure payday.

Couple's kidnapping that set off a three-day manhunt in NYC was just an 'abduction prank

The kidnapping of a Washington Heights couple on Friday — which set off a three-day police manhunt for the alleged abductors — turned out to be nothing but a surprise party prank.

Star of MTV's 'Buckwild' found dead at 21

1 in 5 high school boys diagnosed with ADHD: Shock study

About 6.4 million children have received an ADHD diagnosis at some point — an increase of 16% since 2007 and 53% in the past decade.

‘Thigh gap’ among the latest unhealthy ‘thinspiration’

For some teens, minding the gap has become an unhealthy obsession. It's called the "thigh gap," and it refers to a space between the upper thighs when standing with legs and knees together.

Elections wasted $2.5M for 2011 NYC election: report

The Board of Elections wasted nearly $2.5 million by ignoring recommendations that it reduce staffing for the low-turnout 2011 election, according to a blistering report Monday by the city Department of Investigation.

50 arrested major dogfighting ring in Mississippi

Authorities say they've broken up a major dogfighting ring after a raid in Mississippi snagged people from around the country as part of a monthslong, nationwide investigation.

Deadly math: 17 crashes, 95 cars, 3 killed in massive chain-reaction wreck on N.C.-Va. border

Interstate 77 near the Virginia-North Carolina reopened early Monday following a series of chain-reaction wrecks involving nearly 100 vehicles along a mountainous, foggy stretch of the highway.

President Obama plays consoler-in-chief at Easter Egg Roll

President Obama and the First Family opened the South Lawn of the White House to thousands of children and their families.

Mariano Rivera to appear at New York Auto Show

Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera will be on-hand for a meet and greet at the New York International Auto Show on Tuesday to celebrate the second year of his partnership with the New York Acura Dealers.

‘Polar Bear’ activist protests at Kremlin over arctic drilling

Why did the polar bear float down the river? Apparently, to protest Arctic oil drilling. A Greenpeace activist wearing a polar bear costume paddled down a river in Russia Monday to protest potential oil drilling in the Arctic.

High-profile rapes and murders scare off tourists in India

The rape and murder of a young woman in New Delhi in December followed by two attacks on foreign female travelers has altered how tourists view India and led to a sharp fall in the numbers of foreign tourists.

Son guns down dad outside church after Easter mass and yells that it was the 'will of Allah' as terrified parishioners hide beneath pews

"This is the will of God," Reshad Riddle screamed, still holding the pistol, as dozens of adults and small children cowered under pews at the Hiawatha Church of God in Christ in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Housewife becomes first Pakistani woman from tribal region to run for parliament

A 40-year-old Pakistani housewife has made history by becoming the first woman to run for parliament from the country’s northwest tribal region, a highly conservative area that is a haven for Islamist militants.

Lupica: Sen. Lindsey Graham is just as slow and cowardly on gun control as the rest of the NRA shills

Graham, another elected official who acts as if he only represents slow people when it comes to guns, says none of the gun-control legislation being discussed these days in the Senate would have prevented Newtown.

Role model for the disabled: 15-year-old boy with Down syndrome reaches base camp at Mount Everest

Oregon teenage trailblazer scaled Mount Everest and may have walked away making Himalayan history. After 10 days and almost 70 miles, 15-year-old Eli Reimer triumphed when he reached one of two base camps.

Psych ward patient busted for hiding 17 bags of cocaine between his buttocks: cops

An unruly psych ward patient was busted holding 17 bags of a white substance believed to be cocaine between his buns last Thursday night, sources said.

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Coast to coast: Enfield bolts Dunk City for USC basketball job

Southern California has hired Andy Enfield as men’s basketball coach after he took Florida Gulf Coast to the round of 16 of the NCAA tournament. Athletic director Pat Haden said Monday night that Enfield has reached an agreement to take over at the Pac-12 school.

'Pacman' victim sues over unpaid judgement

The former professional wrestler paralyzed in a 2007 strip-bar brawl sparked by Adam (Pacman) Jones says he still hasn't received a penny from the $13.4 million judgment a Las Vegas jury ordered the Cincinnati Bengals thug to pay him last year.

Angels win 13-inning MARATHON opener over Reds

Chris Iannetta hit a solo homer and a bases-loaded single in the 13th inning Monday, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the majors’ first interleague season opener.

Dodgers' Kershaw dominates Giants with arm and bat in 4-0 win

Clayton Kershaw launched his first career home run to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, then finished off a four-hitter Monday that led the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on opening day.

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Hail to the little chief: WATCH as White House plays hilarious prank with adorable 'Kid President'

The White House had a little April Fools’ Day fun on Monday with the help of “Kid President.” The presidential prank began with a Twitter post promising a “special video message from the President” at 10a.m.

Death toll at 30 after horrific Tanzania building collapse

The death toll from a building that collapsed in Tanzania’s largest city rose to 30 early Monday, according to a government agency statement.

Afghan teen fatally stabs American soldier as he played with a group of children

Sgt. Michael Cable, 26, was guarding Afghan and U.S. officials meeting in a province near the border with Pakistan when the stabbing occurred.

‘Jesus died on the cross for them as much as He did for me’: Cardinal Dolan says Church should not push away gays

The church needs to defend traditional marriage yet not push gays away from faith or attack them, Timothy Cardinal Dolan said on Easter Sunday.

Queen & Princess: Freddie Mercury snuck Diana into gay bar in the ‘80s

Double insult to injury: 911 hangs up on family as home burns down ... then fire dept. station 2 miles away takes 30 MINUTES to arrive

Although officials dispute the long wait, the Helsley family of Texas believes its house could have been saved.

'Karma is a son of a b----!': 'Body-snatching ghoul' who made millions illicitly harvesting corpses, dying of bone cancer

A ghoul is dying a ghastly death. Michael Mastromarino, who made millions of dollars by illicitly harvesting skin and bones from corpses, lies dying in an upstate prison, his lawyer has told the Daily News.

Robert Pattinson hits the beach solo

Cuts hit the White House: President Obama’s budget office furloughs 480 employees

The White House says 480 workers on the president's budget staff have been notified they may have to take days off without pay because of a partisan budget stalemate.

Man convicted of killing 29 in Tucson hotel fire set to be released

A man who has spent more than four decades in prison for a Tucson hotel fire that killed 29 people, including some who jumped from windows to escape the searing heat, is expected to be released Tuesday as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Thwarted armed robber suffers heart attack during jewelry store smash-and-grab

Armed robbery is apparently not for the faint of heart. A would-be robber suffered a "life-threatening" heart attack while he and his accomplice smashed the windows of a jewelry store Saturday.

KNOW YOUR POLS: All 9 have worked for minimum wage, but only one was a paperboy for the DAILY NEWS

They are trying hard to distinguish themselves, but the city’s nine mayoral hopefuls have more in common than they might think. Few of them ride the subways daily or drive American cars.

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No survivors found after helicopter carrying Alaska state troopers and rescued snowmobiler crashes

Wreckage of the helicopter was found burned. The trooper helicopter was on a mission to pick up a snowmobiler stranded near Larson Lake

‘Egypt’s Jon Stewart' released on bail after accusations he insulted Islam and President Morsi

A popular television satirist known as Egypt’s Jon Stewart was released on bail Sunday after nearly five hours of interrogation over allegations that he broke the law by insulting Islam and the president.

Way to respect your elder: Teen kills, robs his own grandfather to buy tattoos, shoes, cellphone: cops

A Chicago 19-year-old fatally shot his namesake, his 72-year-old grandfather, and robbed him so he could buy tattoos, shoes and a cellphone, police said.

Arizona senator predicts pro-gay marriage GOP prez candidate

An up-and-coming Republican Senator said Sunday it was “inevitable” that the GOP would field a presidential candidate who supports same-sex marriage.

The eyesore next door: New Jersey home once owned by Russian spies remains empty nearly three years after their arrests

The two-story suburban home once owned by two secret agents remains empty nearly three years after their arrests, and its rundown appearance is hardly a state secret.

The murder capital of the world... This city is so dangerous that around three people are killed intentionally everyday

The data was compiled by the Citizen Council for Public Security, Justice, and Peace.

Surveillance footage may show missing Brown student

Authorities in Rhode Island are hoping surveillance footage that apparently shows a missing Brown University student can shed light on what happened to him.

An American classic gets makeover: Louisville Slugger changes iconic bats for first time in 41 years

The crack of the bat is going to sound different this season.Louisville Slugger has changed its signature product — the wood baseball bat — for the first time since 1972, creating a harder surface.

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Confidenti@l: Omarosa and Donald Trump fire up a friendship

After Omarosa was fired from “Celebrity Apprentice” Sunday night, she appeared at Trump Towers with Donald Trump, where the duo showed no hard feelings, and weighed in on troublemakers Justin Bieber and Lindsay Lohan. “I adore you,” Trump had told Omarosa in Sunday’s episode.

Watch: Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon address 'Tonight' rumors with hysterical duet

In their first joint comments about the future of the "Tonight" show, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon performed a duet with their own lyrics to the tune of the classic "West Side Story" song.

Alec Baldwin takes a bike ride -- chatting on the phone without a helmet!

Alec Baldwin looks like he’s eyeing a new role: poster boy for bad bicycling in New York City.

Theater review: Tom Hanks stars in Broadway debut in ‘Lucky Guy’

Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut Monday as legendary columnist Mike McAlary in Nora Ephron’s new play “Lucky Guy.”

Rachel Bilson: ‘I’m a really good girlfriend’

"Hart of Dixie" star opens up about her life and style with boyfriend Hayden Christensen.

Reese Witherspoon is legally brunette

The Oscar-winning actress stepped out in Nashville with new brunette hair pulled back into a bun.

Hayden Panettiere shows off diamond ring, fuels engagement rumors

"Nashville" starlet showed off her body , but it was her sparkling ring that got the most attention.

Star of MTV's 'Buckwild' dead at 21

Gandee was found, along with two other bodies, in a vehicle 31 hours after he was reported missing.

Lindsay Lohan set to visit ‘Late Show’ next week

CBS says she will pay Letterman a visit on the April 9 telecast for the first time in 6 years.

Joan Rivers sticks to ‘fat’ Adele comments

The "Fashion Police" host has come under fire for a few not-so-funny jokes at the expense of Adele.

Beloved Bronx Zoo gorilla Pattycake dies

Pattycake — the first gorilla born in NYC — died Sunday. She was 40.

PHOTOS: Rare celeb pinups found in auction

An upcoming Guernsey's auction is featuring a series of rare pineups and vintage movie stills.

'Glee' star Cory Monteith heads back to rehab: report

'Glee' star Cory Monteith is heading back to rehab, according to People magazine.

PHEW! LiLo saved by a hair from wardrobe disaster

Lohan nearly gave photographers an eyeful while exiting a helicopter.

LiLo didn't make Adderall demand in rehab plea deal: lawyer

Lindsay Lohan's lawyer is scoffing at a report the actress agreed to rehab only if the facility allowed her to take Adderall.

Say what!?! Freddie Mercury snuck cross-dressing Princess Diana into gay bar

Disguised as a comely young male model, Lady Di secretly entered a whole new world.

Chris Brown: ‘I can’t make everybody like me’

Brown talks about salvaging reputation day after he's booed at Knicks game.

PHOTOS: Stars don their Easter Sunday best

The hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity holiday photos.

Tom Jones' love child blames dad for rough childhood

He wishes the "It's Not Unusual" singer had just picked up the phone or written a letter.

Conan O’Brien inks new deal with TBS through 2015

Conan has got one thing NBC couldn’t give him: job security.

Confidenti@l: Critics razz Kim Kardashian's performance in Perry movie

Kim Kardashian is finally poised to win the Razzie that eluded her in 2009 when she was nominated for her supporting role in “Disaster Movie,” but lost to “The Hottie and the Nottie” star Paris Hilton.

Vacation time! Nick, Mariah and the twins celebrate in style

Mariah Carey isn't letting her "American idol" duties weigh her down.

No love lost for Vidal Sassoon's adopted son cut from will

Adopted son says his late father was such a tyrant he forced him to get life-threatening weight-loss surgery.

'The Walking Dead' Season 3 finale recap

"The Walking Dead" has been building up the final battle.

PHOTOS: Easter in NYC

Check out the amazing (and creative!) bonnets and holiday revelers that graced this year's festivities.

Megan Fox’s son takes stroll with dad

Brian Austin Green and his little boy, Noah, took some daddy-baby time.

Ireland Baldwin sizzles on the sand

Think the stars are just like us? Guess again! It's always sunny in Hollywood, and these celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet. Whether they're splashing around in itty bitty bikinis or causing a commotion with their incredible, washboard abs, these celebrities sure know how to make a sizzling day at the beach even hotter. Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

British beauty reigns supreme on 'Game of Thrones'

Natalie Dormer made sure she took advantage of the first chance she got to sit on the infamous Iron Throne.

Questions answered (or not) in upcoming season of 'Mad Men'

There’s nothing “Mad Men” creator Matt Weiner hates more than for someone to leak spoilers.

Katharine McPhee joins the Hollywood hair chameleons club

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. Check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons.

PHOTOS: These walls have eyes ... literally

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 ...

PHOTOS: Nothing says Easter like Peeps

You may be used to seeing Peeps in an Easter basket, but there's a lot more to the little treats than meets the eye! Check out these amazing diorama contest entries.

Bieber flirted with me after I accidentally flashed him: Model

Justin Bieber apparently approves of British supermodel Jourdan Dunn's figure.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' kills at box office

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” ramped up the body count as it bloodied its rivals to score box office supremacy over the Easter weekend.

‘Game of Thrones’ is back! Refresh your memory of who’s who and what’s happened

Here’s a cheat sheet for those whose memories of the sprawling epic have dimmed.

I, ROBOT: Meet newest teacher at Kansas high school

Students at the Career and Technical Education Academy in Hutchinson are getting acquainted ...

Texas man who received full face transplant marries fellow burn victim

A Texan who became the first in the nation to receive a full face transplant ...

Jacko's kids set to sing in court

Paris Jackson wowed the world when she spoke at her father’s public memorial four years ago — and now the King of Pop’s daughter is prepping for an encore.

SEE IT: Lawmaker plays soccer game on his smartphone during speech

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PHOTOS: ‘Game of Thrones’ stars shed their costumes

"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 ...

Bieber can't play with his monkey anymore

Justin Bieber had to leave a monkey in quarantine after landing in Germany last week.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Police hunt for couple snatched off NYC street at gunpoint

Cops were searching Saturday for at least three suspects wanted in the reported gunpoint abduction of a couple walking down a Washington Heights street.

'Thrones' star Kit Harington just fine with on-screen nudity

He will draw his, er, sword. “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington has no qualms about doing nude scenes, and fans can expect to see his character, beleaguered swordsman Jon Snow, in the buff sometime this season.

Natalie Dormer soaks up moment on 'Game of Thrones'

Given the short life expectancy of characters on “Game of Thrones,” actress Natalie Dormer made sure she took advantage of the first chance she got to sit on the show’s infamous Iron Throne.

PHOTOS: The famous cathedrals and churches in NYC

From towering cathedrals to churches dating back hundreds of years, take a virtual tour through NYC.

Director Danny Boyle talks 'Trance' and filming in NYC... someday

Sure, he has an Academy Award for “Slumdog Millionaire,” almost won another for “127 Hours” and orchestrated the Opening Ceremony of the London Summer Olympic Games, directing the Queen of England in a short James Bond movie.

Farber: Grammys should head back to New York

The world keeps beating a path to our door. “The Tonight Show” is reportedly returning to New York after 43 years in L.A. And the MTV Video Music Awards trumpeted its own comeback to our city — as well as its Brooklyn debut — for Aug. 25.

Are Spanx the secret behind Khloe's slimmer frame?

Oops! Watch out for the wind, Khloe. Khloe Kardashian fell victim to the weather on Friday when the 28-year-old reality starlet's dress caught a big gust exposing her nude Spanx under her paisley mini.

Madonna's homeless brother: My billionaire sister doesn’t care if I die

Ciccone, 56, is a homeless alcoholic who has lived on the freezing streets of Traverse City, Mich. For almost three years. And he's stoking the family feud between him and his famous sister.

Ouch! What did Brandi Glanville do to her hand?

Apparently you can be too hot. Brandi Glanville found out the hard way.

Katharine McPhee's new 'do is a 'Smash'

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. Check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons.

Beyoncé gives Blue Ivy her own VIP seat for tour

Who runs the world? Blue Ivy Carter, that's who.

SEE IT Joan Rivers slams Ann Curry: 'Shut up, b---h'

Joan Rivers isn't too sad about Ann Curry getting the boot from the “Today” show.

PHOTOS: Pols keep their eyes on the ball

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, Michael Bloomberg gets the last laugh, George Bush gets a bear hug and John Kerry keeps his eye on the ball.

Pretty in pink? Lauren Conrad accidentally dyes hair in India

The reality star got an unexpected makeover while celebrating Holi.

Ireland Baldwin strikes a stunning pose on the beach

Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Meryl Streep's daughter splits from husband

Mamie Gummer has called it quits with fellow actor Benjamin Walker.

Ahhnold's hunky son gets romantic on Maui vacation

Patrick Schwarzenegger, 19, locked lips with his girlfriend Taylor "Tootsie" Burns on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Gators put an end to FGCU magical run

The Cinderella story of Florida Gulf Coast has come to a close.

LiLo train wreck hurtles south at full speed

Lohan 'steals' jewelry, clothes from ‘Anger Management’ set before jetting to Brazil.

Son of pro wrestler Ric Flair found dead in hotel room

Authorities say the son of Ric Flair has been found dead in North Carolina.

Kim K wants to name her baby WHAT???

Kim shut down rumors about naming her baby with boyfriend Kanye West after cardinal points.

Phil Ramone, producer for Ray Charles, dies at 72

The South African-born engineer won three Grammys for his work.

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PHOTOS: Michigan rallies to upset Kansas

Trey Burke nailed a game-tying 3-pointer to help Michigan rally past Kansas, 87-85, in OT.

Google captures startling images of tsunami-wrecked town in Japan

Mayor Tamotsu Baba invited Google Street View into the small town of Namie to document the devastation.

Is this where the Keebler elves live?

Visitors enchanted by tiny door that 'magically' appeared at base of tree in San Francisco.

Will this Cadillac rival BMW?

The sleeker and lighter 2014 CTS aims to make a splash in the U.S. luxury car market.

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Inside the Peeps factory: How the iconic Easter candy is made

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Skin rules at international tattoo convention in Germany

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Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

From 'Star Trek' star Alice Eve to Henry Cavill in his Superman tights, check out the sexiest sci-fi stars of all time.

Two face: Drag queens with and without makeup

These drag queens are happy to showcase their dual identities, and they're getting a little help thanks to New York photographer Leland Bobbe.

Holi 2013: The most colorful festival on Earth

Vibrant colors, jubilant revelers and a ton of powder fill the streets of India every year in celebration of Holi. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, is meant to celebrate the coming of spring. Take a look inside India as the country goes wild ...

Yankee rookies through the years

Even the superstars had to endure a rookie season. Take a stroll through the Daily News photo archives as we capture some famous names during their first go-around in pinstripes ...

John F. Kennedy Jr. in his younger years

Intimate family snapshots show the youngest Kennedy during a family retreat to Camp David 50 years ago ...

Lindsay Lohan's riskiest court fashions

While Lindsay used to be an actress, her main stage these days is the paparazzi-filled walk into the courthouse, where she struts her stuff in designer duds.

Lost in translation: Foreign signs get hilarious English translations

Navigating a foreign country can be difficult, and these hilarious, mixed up signs definitely don't make it any easier ...

Mob molls of New York City

Take a fascinating look at the female companions of the Mafia, who not only put their lives on the line being associated with some of the most dangerous men in the world, but who also acted as their accomplices in some of the most deadliest crimes.

Iraq Then & Now: Looking back at the war torn country 10 years later

In the ten years since the invasion of Iraq, lives have been lost and what was once Saddam Hussein's country has been changed forever. These photo montages show the difference between Iraq a decade ago when fighting first began and the way pivotal places in the war look today.

FIRST LOOK at 'Mad Men' season 6

Just like that new Cadillac Don Draper bought for himself, the promotion for the upcoming sixth season of AMC's "Mad Men" is shifting into high gear.

Late night out? Stars who look worse for the wear

Sure, the stars are super photogenic on the red carpet, but after the party is the after party ... and after that, well, let's just say Hollywood's hottest don't look so hot after a late night (or day) out.

Porn stars without makeup

Makeup artist Melissa Murphy is showing porn stars stripped down, but not the way you're used to. See the transformations of porn stars with and without their makeup.

Craziest St. Patrick's Day revelers from around the globe

In honor of the booze-filled, green-splashed event, check out the best St. Patty's Day revelers from around the globe ...

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Sosa: Hope is in the Cards for Louisville's Ware

Former Louisville and Rice High School star Edgar Sosa was walking into his Riverdale home just as Kevin Ware lay writhing in pain on the court Sunday in Indianapolis. Sosa’s brother told him that Ware had just gone down with the same injury Sosa suffered while playing for the Dominican national team on Sept. 5, 2011 — an open fracture of the tibia and fibula in his right leg.

Ex-Shocker Parcells enjoys Wichita State’s run

It's about 50 years since Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells attended Wichita State University, but he has remained true to his school. He is rooting for the surprising Shockers to continue their magical run through the NCAA Tournament and beat Louisville and then the winner of Syracuse vs. Michigan to capture their first national basketball championship.

'Pacman' victim sues over unpaid judgement

Raiders bring in Flynn to replace Palmer at QB

The Oakland Raiders are changing directions at quarterback once again. The Raiders acquired Seattle backup Matt Flynn on Monday for draft picks, signaling an end to Carson Palmer’s brief tenure as starter in Oakland.

CBS ditches injury replay

After two initial replays, CBS stopped showing footage Sunday of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware breaking his leg during the first half of his team’s NCAA Tournament game against Duke.

Louisville wants Ware in its corner at Final Four

Louisville guard Kevin Ware had successful surgery on his broken right leg Sunday night. Now his teammates and coaches are waiting to find out when the sophomore will return to campus Tuesday and whether he can travel with them later this week to the Final Four in Atlanta.

Breaking down the NL East: Meet the Mets at the bottom

This will probably be of little consolation to Terry Collins, who lost 85 and then 88 games in his first two years as Mets manager and needs to reverse that if he wants to keep his job, but his primary competitors in the NL East are also lame ducks (or pseudo lame ducks) and under as much or more pressure than he is.

Breaking down the NL Central: Reds will menace division

Hallelujah! It took most of the spring for the Reds to finally come to their senses and abandon the misguided idea of putting lethal weapon closer Aroldis Chapman (38 saves, 1.51 ERA and 122 Ks in 71.2 innings last year) in the starting rotation.

Breaking down the NL West: Big money, big results in LA

So spoke Don Mattingly earlier this spring, putting the full onus on him if the Los Angeles Dodgers do not live up to the record-setting millions their Guggenheim Partners ownership group has invested in them. A year ago, just coming out of the ruinous ownership of Frank McCourt, the Dodger payroll was at $91 million.

Breaking down the AL East: Yanks, Sox, hit bottom

Since 1995, the Yankees have been to the postseason 17 out of 18 seasons, the lone exception being 2008 when they finished third, touching off a $423.5 million spending spree on CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett that produced a world championship the following year but looms ever large this season.