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CAUGHT! 2nd suspect in Boston Marathon terrorist attack captured, found bleeding inside boat as harrowing 4-day manhunt comes to an end, bringing jubilation to New England streets

Four days after purportedly blowing up the Boston Marathon, the violent run of the brothers Tsarnaev reached its bloody finish line. read full story »

From 'true angel' to suspected Boston Marathon terrorist: Family and friends shocked at captured Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's role in attacks

The suspected Boston Marathon bomber who managed to evade thousands of law enforcement officers before being found lurking in the bottom of a boat seemed like the All-American kid next door.

LIVE BLOG: 'TERROR IS OVER'... Boston Marathon bombing suspect captured alive by cops

Residents have been told to stay home and keep doors locked; all public transportation in Boston has been shut down.

Former Golden Gloves boxer and Boston Marathon suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev appeared to lead normal life before attacks

He once dreamed of boxing for the U.S. Olympic team — but instead went on to commit one of the worst terrorist acts in American history, authorities believe.

PHOTOS: The chase for the Boston Marathon bombers

The latest scenes from the intense manhunt for Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, which followed a night of terror that left a police officer dead a transit cop seriously injured.

Lupica: Another failed attempt to terrorize America

Authorities found Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, on Friday night and brought him in alive, because that is what we do in America when we can.

'Barbarians!' Devastated uncle of terrorist brothers wishes his 'bastard' nephews were never even born

Ruslan Tsarni, uncle of suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, says he has been estranged from them since 2005, and now wishes they never lived.

Crowdfunding sites aim to raise $1 million to help marathon victims

In the four days since twin bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, friends and family have raised more than $1 million for the victims through online crowdfunded campaigns. And the numbers keep growing.

ALL HANDS ON DECK AT THE WHITE HOUSE: Obama briefed on Boston manhunt in Situation Room

President Obama and Vice President Biden were joined in the Situation Room by their national security advisers Friday morning for a briefing on the Boston manhunt.

A cauldron of Islamic militancy: Chechnya's history of violence

The Russian region of the Caucasus that was home to the two Boston Marathon bomb suspects is one of the more volatile regions of the world.

SHOT IN HIS SQUAD CAR: MIT campus police officer killed by the Tsarnaev brothers

Sean Collier, 26, was a much-loved MIT campus police officer with less than two years on the force is the Boston Bombers’ fourth victim, authorities said.

'I don't have a single American friend ... I don't understand them': Quote from killer found on photo

Abusive comments in Russian and English were flooding onto a page on VK, a Russian-language social media site, on Friday after he was identified as a suspect in the bombing of the Boston marathon.

Bombing victim who lost both his legs in Marathon terror attacks regained consciousness and penned chilling note for FBI - 'Bag, saw the guy, looked right at me'

When Jeff Bauman, 27, who lost both legs in the Boston Marathon terror attack, regained consciousness at Boston Medical Center, he asked for a paper and pen and allegedly wrote: "Bag, saw the guy, looked right at me."

Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev ‘got the best care' from ER docs who working to save his life

Tsarnaev, 26, arrived at the ER in cardiac arrest with multiple traumatic injuries, including burns on his right shoulder and chest and a large penetrating wound on his torso.

Is Boston carnage rooted in Cold War displacement of Muslims from Chechnya?

Did the carnage in Boston have its roots in Joseph Stalin's ruthless displacement of Muslims from Chechnya many decades ago in the depths of the Cold War? The Tsarnaev family were ethnic Chechens, but they had hardly, if ever, lived in their homeland, ravaged by two bloody wars since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Bradley Cooper, Patriots WR Julian Edelman pay hospital visit to Boston bombing victim

Bradley Cooper made a cameo at the hospital bed side of a gravely injured Boston Marathon bombing victim. A photo of the “Silver Linings Playbook” actor’s Thursday visit with survivor Jeff Bauman - who lost both his legs below the knees in the explosion near the finish line Monday - was posted on Twitter by New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman.

Son learns his father could lose sight and have brain damage after desperate search for wounded parents in wake of Marathon blasts

A picture is worth a thousand words, but not the words Richard Whalley needed most after Monday’s carnage in Boston: Where are my parents? He had seen one of the most widely spread photos of Monday’s bombing, a picture of his bloodied father, Eric, in agony sitting in a wheelchair as a physician tended to his wounded leg.

Boston bombing suspects affect tone of immigration debate

As the Senate convened its first hearing on a bipartsan effort to give 11 million law-abiding undocumented immigrants a shot at citizenship, senators opposed to the bill invoked the mayhem apparently carried out by the ethnic Chechen siblings in Boston.

Murderous bisexual love triangle gets Brooklyn man 22 years to life in the slammer

A Brooklyn man who claimed a female gang leader ordered him to kill a teenager for bedding her ex-girlfriend was sent upstate for life Friday.

Deadly China earthquake kills at least 70, injures hundreds

A powerful earthquake jolted China's Sichuan province Saturday near where a devastating quake struck five years ago, leaving at least 56 dead and more than 600 injured and prompting state media to warn of higher casualties.

Teen saves teammate’s life with CPR learned JUST ONE DAY EARLIER

A high-school softball player found the mandatory CPR class she took the day came in handy — she used her new skills to save a teammate’s life. Taylor Bisbee and her friends on the High Point, N.C.,Wesleyan Academy softball team were doing some base running.

Ex-Victoria Secret Angel trigger-happy with gun-print dress

Pervez Musharraf, former Pakistani ruler, slams charges against him as ‘politically motivated’ following arrest

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf criticized allegations against him as "politically motivated" Friday, following his arrest in a case involving his decision to fire senior judges while in power.

British man who fantasized about raping and murdering willingly castrated to stop himself

A British man who regularly fantasized about raping and murdering women voluntarily underwent chemical castration so he'd be stopped from killing. The unnamed man, in his early-20s, told TV viewers he chose the radical treatment — which decreases sex drives using hormones - after coming "very close" to carrying out the crime.

America's heartland may see near-record flooding after spring storm soaks Midwest

The Mississippi River quickened its ominous rise on Friday after parts of the Midwest were soaked by heavy rains this week, with some towns hurriedly building sandbag levees to protect homes and businesses.

California teacher fired for setting up porn sites — including mysluttyteacher.com — on her work laptop

Heidi Kaeslin, 37, was let go from Lincoln High School in Stockton last year for setting up sleazy websites, including mysluttyteacher.com.

Cops caught pepper-spraying, punching OWS protesters will not be prosecuted

The Manhattan District Attorney will not prosecute a pair of high-ranking cops seen on video pepper-spraying and punching Occupy Wall Street protesters more than a year ago, they said Friday.

Raissman: Keith Hernandez walking fine line between TV analyst and fanboy when it comes NY Mets pitcher Matt Harvey

To this point in his television career, the words “overly excited” would never be used to describe Keith Hernandez’s broadcast persona. Cool, cynical and humorous are better descriptions of Mex’s microphone stylings.

Couple tortured, abused teen in 8-by-10 room for 4 years — and only let him out to eat

Susan Bardo and Carl Pellinen are accused of carrying out a sick campaign of abuse against a 15-year-old boy they kept prisoner at their Escanaba, Mich. home.

Man beats priest to death for blabbing confession secrets

Antonio Incandela, 33, allegedly used a hoe to beat Michele di Stefano to death in the hamlet of Ummari for spilling secrets from the confession box.

Should he or shouldn't he? NYC voters split on whether Weiner should jump in mayoral race

New York City voters are split on whether Anthony Weiner should run for mayor and still don’t look favorably on the former congressman, a new poll has found.

Texas man witnesses marathon bombings AND Waco explosion

A bomb exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon seconds after Joe Berti finished the race. Two days later, he was in his home state of Texas when he saw a fertilizer plant explode near Waco.

'Unconstitutional and embarrassing': Montana abolishes law that criminalized gay sex

Montana's governor on Thursday signed into law a bill that formally decriminalizes homosexual sex, a move gay rights activists in the state called a watershed moment in their battle for equality.

George W. Bush: I hope my brother Jeb runs for president

What sibling rivalry? Former President George W. Bush said he hopes his younger brother Jeb will make a bid for his former job in a new interview.

This certainly didn't raise the property value! Prospective tenants find dead body during apartment tour

Prospective renter Rebecca Hayward, 18, thought the horrible smell in the one-bedroom Perth pad was of dead cats. It was in fact the decomposing corpse of the previous tenant.

Brooke Astor's elderly son gets temporary reprieve from prison sentence for looting his mom's estate

Brooke Astor's octogenarian son won a temporary reprieve from prison life on Friday, when a judge ruled he could stay out while continuing to appeal his conviction for swindling the late philanthropist's $185 million fortune.

Ke$ha posts nude photo on Instagram

Search-and-rescue continues in Waco: At least 14 dead and up to 60 unaccounted for in Texas fertilizer plant explosion

Texas search-and-rescuers continued Friday with the grim task of looking for bodies amid the rubble of a massive fertilizer plant explosion that decimated a community, killing at least 14 and injuring up to 200.

'Children are going to die': NYC's billionaire vows to spend fortune targeting senators who shot down gun control bill

Bloomberg said he was planning to call some of the senators who voted in favor of the bill to congratulate them for doing the right thing - particularly those from pro-gun states.

'Bad taste': Dayton Air Show cancels Hiroshima atomic bomb re-enactment

A popular southwest Ohio air show has canceled plans to stage a re-enactment of the devastating World War II atomic bomb attack on Japan after protests, officials said Thursday.

Get ready for delays! Planes may be up to 3.5 hours late this summer due to air-traffic controller furloughs

Flight delays of up to 3-1/2 hours are expected at some busy U.S. airports this summer because of furloughs of air-traffic controllers, the top U.S. aviation regulator warned on Thursday.

Martha Stewart can sell housewares at JCPenney: Judge

A Manhattan appellate judge ruled Thursday Penney's can sell housewares designed by Stewart's company as long as the domestic diva's name is nowhere near the merchandise.

Protesters attend fundraiser for disgraced pol Vito Lopez

Disgraced Assemblyman Vito Lopez’s first fundraiser for a possible City Council run was marred Thursday by protesters who chanted, “Vito is a pervert!”

Two women stole clothes to sell and buy other outfits, prosecutors say

Two women apparently thought dressing for success meant shoplifting shorts — to sell to buy interview-worthy apparel, prosecutors said Thursday.

'He's a very good, compassionate coach': Parents deny that ex-Rutgers coach Mike Rice abuses his AAU girls team

Mike Rice, the former Rutgers men’s basketball coach whose abusive behavior toward Scarlet Knights players led to his firing April 3, is a regular prince when it comes to coaching a New Jersey girls’ AAU team, according to at least two parents of girls who play for Rice.

MIRACLE: Brazilian man accidentally shoots 12-inch spear into his face and lives to tell the tale

If he did not take fishing safety seriously before, this time he got the point. Bruno Barcellos de Souza Coutinho, 34, survived accidentally shooting a spear into his face.

Mississippi man accused of sending ricin-laced letter to Obama, others is mentally ill: family

The stories from family and acquaintances of a Mississippi man charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and other officials describe a caring father and enthusiastic musician who struggled with mental illness and pursued a conspiracy theory to its farthest reaches.

Dead body found in trunk of missing San Diego woman's car

Police officers discovered the body in the trunk of a silver Toyota Camry registered to Grace Anne Hall, 23, according to 10News.

Police revamp search for woman who has been missing for 2 YEARS

PARSONS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation sent out search dogs Thursday to look for a young woman who has been missing since she was abducted from her home a little more than two years ago.

Fashion model scouts at eating disorder clinic for new talent

The head of a Swedish eating disorders center is blasting model scouts who she says creep around her clinic, searching for new talent.

WATCH: Melee erupts as cops arrest Muslim teen taunting Jewish subway rider

The attempted arrest of a hate-mongering teen aboard a Brooklyn subway quickly turned into a wild showdown between cops and a simmering mob, according to sources and video obtained by the Daily News.

Grenade-shaped lighter shuts down Miami Airport

Let’s just say the novelty has worn off.

Catholic school teacher fired for violating morality clause after being outed as gay

An Ohio woman was fired from her job of 19 years at a Catholic high school after being outed as gay. But the Columbus, Ohio, community has rallied around Carla Hale, circulating a petition urging her reinstatement to Bishop Watterson High School.

It's finally here! Twitter launches highly anticipated #music app

The service will help users discover what tunes are trending.

TOUGH BREAK: Jeter out until 'after All-Star Game' with latest setback

Derek Jeter made an unscheduled trip to Charlotte to see his ankle surgeon Thursday. Asked if something happened during Wednesday's workout that prompted Jeter's doctor visit, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said, "Put two and two together."

Michelle Bachmann’s former chief of staff to admit 2012 presidential campaign violated campaign finance laws: report

A former key staffer to Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann is expected to admit that the embattled lawmaker’s brief presidential campaign violated campaign finance laws.

'Offensive to the whole concept of our political system': Donors blast campaign cash spent on politicians' legal fees

The growing use of campaign money to pay for legal fees has donors crying foul. Several contributors say they didn't give money to help crooked legislators avoid jail and would welcome a ban on using campaign cash for legal fees.

Sports

Boston Marathon bomber was an amateur boxing champ

Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the 26-year-old man who died early Friday morning after being involved in an intense firefight with police in Watertown, Mass., and who was the FBI's Suspect No. 1 in the terror bombing of the Boston Marathon Monday, was a former amateur boxing champion.

Not again?!? Rutgers suspends lacrosse coach for verbal abuse

Rutgers University has suspended its head men’s lacrosse coach as it investigates allegations of verbal abuse. The university announced the suspension on Friday, saying that Brian Brecht will continue to be paid.

Harper: Backfiring of moves makes Jays turn Blue

When the Blue Jays decided to load up on high-priced talent over the winter, they did so largely because they sensed an opportunity in the AL East.

Lawrence: Who can REALLY beat the Heat?

Dominant throughout the regular season, it’s Miami’s championship to lose when the NBA playoffs start this weekend. With LeBron James putting together another MVP-caliber season, which would be his fourth in the last five seasons, the Heat blew away the competition.

'Girls' star is girl-crazy in bridal lookbook

PHOTOS: The weirdest celeb health and beauty regimens

Sex is like income: Having more than the people around you makes us happy: study

When it comes to sex, people say they are happier if they believe they are having it more often than their peers, a new study finds.

An excuse to imbibe: Exercise can offset some of booze's damage

Regular aerobic workouts help counteract some of the damaging effects of drinking too much alcohol, a new study finds.

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Celebrity beach bodies 2013

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Transgender Pakistanis running for office for first time

When Bindiya Rana, a transgender candidate in Pakistan’s elections, went door to door in the Karachi slum she hopes to represent, few people seemed to care about which gender she identifies with. They were more interested in what she was going to do to combat the street crime and electricity outages in their neighborhood if elected.

Too hot to handle! Saudi Arabia deports 3 men for being ‘irresistible’

Three men visiting a Saudi cultural festival were sent back to the United Arab Emirates on the grounds they are too handsome and officials feared ‘female visitors could fall for them.’

Four men arrested in UK for planning a terror attack using toy cars packed with bombs

The terror plot involved targeting British reserve troops using a toy-car packed with explosives.

$39 MILLION DIAMOND: Rare pink gem once owned by Indian royalty fetches massive price at auction

The gem nicknamed the Princie Diamond was discovered 300 years ago in the Golconda mines in India. It once belonged to the Nizam of Hyderabad, an Indian prince.

Did Rebecca Hall forget something?

Two churchgoers forced to walk on hot coals for talking during service in Zimbabwe

Two friends busted talking during a church sermon were forced to walk over hot coals as punishment, it's reported. The 14-year-old boy and his 21-year-old companion were hospitalized with horrific burns after the incident in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, on Sunday.

This may be the MOST unique studio on the market in NYC! Actor's abode is a 'time capsule' of bohemian West Village life and it could be yours!

And now, actor Michael McQuary, the “Man of 1001 Faces,” is about to sell his own personal Xanadu, a 500-square-foot living time capsule of bohemian West Village life. It's covered in exotic fabric and mirrors and filled with tchotchkes like an Alladin lamp from Istanbul, a wooden birdcage from Karachi, bronze cobras and gongs.

Couple starved 11-year-old girl, made her stand in buckets of bleach and beat her with a table-tennis paddle in shocking tale of abuse

Former cop John Patrick Bailey, 46, and Jacqueline Michelle Bailey, 45, are accused of keeping the girl from food and sleep, beating her and making her stand in a bucket of bleach.

The 'I'm too racist' defense: Teacher denies molesting girl because her prejudice is so strong she won't touch black people

Irene Esther Stokes, 61, used her prejudice against African-Americans as a defense against accusations of fondling the ‘vaginal area’ of a first-grade girl at Northwest Prep Academy, say police in Humble, Texas.

'I will never have a sex life again': Man whose wife chopped off his penis and threw into garbage disposal describes horror

The estranged husband of a woman charged with severing his penis said it was as though his life ended the evening of the attack.

Florida tot whose father cut off her legs in freak lawnmower accident is spunky as ever

For the first time in more than a week, Jerry Nugent can breathe a sigh of relief. He’s been haunted by the moment on April 10 when he ran a lawnmower over his 2-year-old daughter’s legs in the yard of the family’s Florida home.

'They got it right, 32 years and six days later': Mobster found guilty of murders decades after eluding capture

A Gambino capo who eluded justice for more than three decades in the murder of the hardworking owners of a Queens bar was convicted in the killings Wednesday by a federal jury.

Illinois man with terminal cancer tries suicide-by-cop by walking into a police station with a fake gun

An Illinois man who was reportedly dying from cancer was caught on Wednesday in a suicide-by-cop plot. Howard R. Lazarus walked into a Vernon Hills police station brandishing a fake handgun. An officer shot and wounded the 53-year-old, only to discover later that he was trying to die.

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Nostalgic photos of summer fun in the '70s & '80s

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WATCH: Daredevil flies in wingsuit at 155 mph through rock formation narrowly avoiding death

Extreme jumper Alexander Polli produced amazing footage of himself soaring at high speed through a narrow hole in a Spanish rock formation at high speed.

Get this cop a Happy Meal: Angry officer pulls gun in McDonald's line

Sgt. Scott Biumi, a 20-year veteran of the DeKalb County Police Department, is accused of threatening a fellow Mickey D’s customer he thought was holding up the line and mocking him.

Editors' Picks

Neil Diamond happy ‘Sweet Caroline’ provides comfort in bombing wake

Neil Diamond said he’s happy his “Sweet Caroline” can lift spirits.

Boston manhunt forces 'American Hustle' to halt filming

Filming was canceled on Friday in compliance with the city-wide lockdown.

Durex to launch vibrating underwear controlled by iPhone app

The condom company is looking to help couples get it on long-distance.

Seth MacFarlane to host 2014 Oscars?

Get ready for "We Saw Your Boobs: The Sequel." Seth MacFarlane may be heading back to the Dolby Theatre as the host of the 2014 Oscars.

Bethenny Frankel, Jason Hoppy clash in divorce court

Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy were back together - in divorce court - Friday morning where they spent hours nailing down details about living and custody arrangements for their two year daughter, Bryn.

Timberlake: Fallon interrupted my wedding speech

Jimmy Fallon had some choice timing to interrupt pal Justin Timberlake. Funnyman Fallon was one of the lucky 150 guests to attend Timberlake's Italian wedding to actress Jessica Biel last October and the according to the "Suit & Tie" singer the late night host butted in while he was giving a heartfelt speech at his reception.

Back together? Bieber, Gomez reunite in Norway

Selena touched down in Norway shortly before her ex.

Landlord sues Lauryn Hill for eviction: report

Ready or not, the former Fugees singer may have to get out of her N.J. home.

Dumping Ann Curry called 'Operation Bambi' by NBC exec

Curry's ouster from 'Today' was no picnic.

SEE IT: 'Thor: The Dark World' teaser poster released

Marvel Studios is hoping lightning will strike twice. The first teaser poster for the upcoming “Thor: The Dark World,” the sequel to the 2011 box hit, hit the Internet with the force of a hammer Friday.

Rush, Public Enemy jam into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rush fans can relax. The band is now officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jennifer Love Hewitt: My grandma calls me her 'little TV ho’

Hewitt's grandmother has quite the opinion of the sexy star's role in "The Client List."

Ryan Lochte interview leaves TV anchors in fit of laughter

The 11-time Olympic medalist falls silent for cringe-worthy 6 seconds during the appearance.

Proof all men really think they look like George Clooney

Watch comedians' hilarious parody of Dove's latest beauty campaign.

WATCH: Stephen Colbert spoofs 'Accidental Racist'

The pundit debuted the duet 'Oopsie-Daisy Homophobe' with actor Alan Cumming.

Edward Norton, Shauna Robertson secretly wed last year

The couple tied the knot before the birth of their son.

Joel McHale on gay rumors: 'I take it as a compliment'

Far from being upset about the misconception, the “Community” star called it “flattering.”

Jay-Z, J-Law top Time's '100 Most Influential' list

The magazine also named President Obama, actress Lena Dunham and Justin Timberlake as other influential people.

PHOTOS: Amber Rose gets tattoo of Wiz Khalifa's face

Let's hope they don't break up! Stars sometimes brand themselves with some hilariously bad ink.

Jemima Kirke goes in for 'Girls'-on-girl kiss in bridal ad

The 27-year-old actress kisses Pamela Love for the intimate photoshoot.

Anne Frank's stepsister says she would've been a 'Belieber'

Anne Frank’s stepsister says the famous Holocaust victim 'liked film stars and music.'

PHOTOS: Heidi Klum stuns without makeup

See how Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs.

Age and beauty! George H.W. Bush huddles with cheerleaders

The former president was tapped to announce the 2013 cheerleaders for the Houston Texans football team.

PHOTOS: Lance Armstrong's new Texas home

Armstrong closed on the house just days after selling his estate in central Austin.

Tom Hanks extends his 'Lucky Guy' run

The actor has extended his starring role in “Lucky Guy” as Daily News Pulitzer winner Mike McAlary to July 3.

Stevie Nicks says Reese is ‘too old’ to play her

Stevie Nicks doesn't want Reese Witherspoon to play her in a film.

PHOTOS: Comfort dogs help Bostonians heal

Lutheran Church Charities has flown specially-trained dogs out to Boston to help the community heal.

'American Pie' actor calls 911 over knife-wielding house guest

Actor Eddie Kaye Thomas called cops after a woman barricaded herself in the house when she was asked to leave.

SEE IT: Jeff Bridges as ghost-hunting super model in ‘R.I.P.D.’

Ryan Reynolds as a ghostly cop that protects the living from supernatural threats.

PHOTOS: Amazing snapshots from around the world

See the stunning news photos you missed.

It's official! 'Dexter' to end after Season 8

Well, "Dexter" the TV series must die. Showtime says the upcoming season eight, which premieres June 30, will be the show's last.

Dick Van Dyke cancels appearance due to neurological disorder

The 87-year-old iconic actor-singer-dancer canceled his public appearance in New York next week but backed out due to “symptoms of a yet-to-be diagnosed neurological disorder," his rep said in a statement to "Entertainment Tonight.

GMA co-host Robin Roberts hospitalized after health scare

Roberts assures everyone the scare was “nothing serious.”

PHOTOS: Kim K. barely squeezes pregnant body into tight dress

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

PHOTOS: Scenes from Ukrainian interrogation rooms

Photographer Donald Weber spent years documenting interrogations of Ukraine's petty criminals.

Stars have shorter life spans than the rest of us: study

The price of fame can be high with an international study on Thursday finding that people who enjoy successful entertainment or sporting careers tend to die younger.

Kris Jenner to launch talk show in July

"Kris" will air for six weeks starting July 15 on selected Fox-owned station, including stations in New York and Los Angeles.

NeNe Leakes scores 'Housewives' spin-off

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star has landed a Bravo series to celebrate her upcoming wedding.

PHOTOS: Alexis Bledel rocks her rock

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Too sexy for Sweden? Liquor bigs ban ‘Lust’ beer

Party poopers say Danish brewery Amager Bryghus' beer label is too suggestive to be sold in stores.

Brooklyn bound! McCartney to play at Barclays Center

Paul McCartney will perform at the arena on June 8 and 10.

PHOTOS: Hilarious restaurant menu sightings

See if you can stomach these hilarious blunders found on everything from restaurant menus to storefront signage ...

Sacre bleu! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may call Paris home

They’ve been scouting Parisian hospitals for the birth of le bebe.

PHOTOS: Beyoncé's racy outfits take center stage

Check out the ensembles Beyonce has donned while taking the stage for her Mrs. Carter World Tour.

PHOTOS: Stunning shots from around the globe

The best news photos of the day from across the globe ...

Your 15 minutes of fame are over: Miss Alabama quits C-list reality show

Katherine Webb is taking a dive off "Splash." But the 23-year-old swimsuit model isn't floating away from the show voluntarily. Webb was forced to quit because of an injury she sustained. "I went to the doctor and, unfortunately, he told me I'm out of the competition," she told the audience.

Whoopi: 'I don't care' who replaces my 'View' co-hosts

Goldberg isn't worried about who her new co-hosts will be on "The View."

Nick Lachey: Kim K. used me to get famous

Lachey admitted that Kardashian alerted paparazzi to follow them on a movie date in May 2006.

PHOTOS: Celebs reveal their awkward tan lines

From farmer's tans to bikini top lines, there's nothing white-hot about exposing your pale spots.

EXCLUSIVE: Go under the sea with Battery Park's $12M fish-themed carousel

There's something fishy about this carousel.

Bites and basketball: Barclays Center offers black-and-white tasty treats to boost Brooklyn Nets

Eateries find sweet ways to salute the home team.

Amanda Bynes slams ex Kid Cudi as 'ugly'

Child star turned Twitter mainstay has posted yet another bizarre rant to her account.

Scott Disick: I'm happy not being married to a Kardashian

He and Kourtney Kardashian have been dating since 2006 and have two children together. “I think if it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” he told Ryan Seacrest.

SEE IT: Bieber in bed with topless fan

Justin Bieber shows quite the love for his “Beliebers” in his latest Instagram post.

Peter Dinklage: I 'don't believe' I'm a sex symbol

He's won fans as the treacherous Tyrion Lannister on "Game of Thrones."

WATCH: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ final trailer debuts

The preview revealed a crucial tidbit of information about villain John Harrison.

PHOTOS: Animals in sunglasses

Animals wearing stylish shades are sure to put a smile on your face.

PHOTOS: Gritty, dangerous streets of NYC in '70s

NYC was a gritty and dark place in the 1970s.

WATCH: Extended ‘Man of Steel’ trailer released

An emotional new full-length trailer for the highly anticipated summer blockbuster.

PHOTOS: Margaret Thatcher remembered at London funeral

Thousands of people flocked to London to pay respects.

Rita Ora sizzles in Elle cover shoot

Rita Ora is a woman who knows what she wants, particularly when it comes to fashion.

Edward Norton, fiancée welcome baby boy

His fiancée Shauna Robertson gave birth to the pair's first child in March.

Jonn Hamm visits Elmo on 'Sesame Street'

The 'Mad Men' actor, 42, joined the lovable red muppet to explain the word "sculpture."

Jessica Simpson: 'I’m so excited to have a son'

The 32-year-old singer feted at Tom Sawyer-themed baby shower on Sunday.

Khloe Kardashian: Kim finally feels good about pregnancy

Khloe is happy for her pregnant sister's new-found confidence.

‘Buckwild' star turns down $50K offer to sell sex tape

Shae Bradley says she regrets making a sex tape with ex-boyfriend and co-star Jessie J.

Shakira slams ex-boyfriend's $250M lawsuit

Her hips don’t lie, but her ex-boyfriend is a different story.

‘Breaking Bad’ final episodes to air in August

The final eight episodes of the AMC series will kick off on Aug. 11.

Britney Spears records song for 'Smurfs 2' soundtrack

The 31-year-old singer goes blue for her latest single, “Ooh La La."

Adele says no to memoir deal due to her age

The singer, 24, reportedly turned down a seven-figure book deal with publishers Harper Collins.

Miranda Kerr: Why I'm an 'Angel' no more

The former face of Victoria's Secret is not renewing her contract.

Rihanna cancels concerts due to illness

The "Stay" singer canceled two more shows on her "Diamonds" tour this week.

Tracy Morgan to host Billboard Music Awards

Musicians beware: the former 'SNL' and '30 Rock' cast member says he's honored to host the show.

Craig Zadan, Neil Meron to produce 2014 Oscars

Oscar organizers are bringing back the pair, despite criticisms for their first effort in February.

'The one with the Reunion': NOT HAPPENING, says 'Friends' co-creator

“Friends” fans can rest assured that the reunion rumors are false.

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

The Kardashians kan’t be happy about this.

SEE: Tom Cruise’s most dangerous stunt in 'Oblivion'

It was also the single most nerve-wracking sequence to film

REVIEW: 'Oblivion' packs a ton of action

Memories of earlier sci-fi dramas peek out of “Oblivion” like bits of NYC jutting out of the futuristic rubble.

Sharon: I won't get back with Ozzy until he's clean ... for months

The Hollywood couple may not be filing for divorce, but they aren't together.

PHOTOS: D.L. Hughley gets boot from 'Dancing With the Stars'

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

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

A never-before-seen photo of Angelina Jolie is set to hit the auction block at Christie's next month.

Pamela Anderson: I never felt I was 'beautiful'

Her blond beach hair and little red swimsuit made her a '90s sex symbol, but Pam didn't think so.

PHOTOS: Beyoncé's eye-popping outfits for 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.

'It’s my badge of honor': Three-time cancer survivor shows off her courage

A three-time cancer survivor shed her shirt to show the world the intricate tattoos that cover her chest.

Actor punished by Darth Vader in 'Star Wars' dies

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Light drinking is fine for pregnant women: study

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The only thing more fur-ocious than big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field? Big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field with cats.

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Still don't think global warming is real? These photos, showing American cities as they are now and as they will be if sea level rises, may be your game changer. Artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm has compiled renderings of popular tourist destinations nearly under water. They're meant to project the impact of a rising sea level due to global warming - and to bring the alarming results to life.

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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.

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

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Sneaky straphanger photobombs fellow commuters

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Gotchya! Embarrassing celebrity photos

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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.

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NFL Draft: Two big guys could battle to be top pick

Terron Armstead understands. The unheralded offensive tackle from Arkansas-Pine Bluff is supposed to be a 6-5, 306-pound slowpoke, not some extra-large sprinter. And that's why the big guy smiles whenever anyone mentions the 4.71-second 40-yard dash he ran at February's NFL Scouting Combine.

Tiger's ex-caddie says Woods should have been DQ'd

Steve Williams, the caddie for Masters champion Adam Scott, has told 3 News New Zealand his old boss, Tiger Woods, should have been disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard after his Dropgate incident on the 15th hole of Friday's round.

NFL Draft: BYU's Ansah drawing GIANT comparisons

Ezekiel Ansah knows he should get more sleep every night, but the defensive end from Brigham Young can’t help himself. Too often, he’ll stay up late watching NFL Network, studying the pass-rushers, charting their moves.

Austin has NFL teams thinking small

He stands 5-8 and weighs 178 pounds, and a few years ago, that stature would have trapped Tavon Austin low on draft boards, leaving teams concerned that the West Virginia jitterbug lacked the size to make an impact. Not so in 2013.

Scouts see Geno as best of weak crop

One year after the Draft of the Quarterback, West Virginia's Geno Smith stands alone. Three signal-callers were selected in the first round last April, four finished the season as starters, and Andrew Luck, RG3 and Russell Wilson all led their teams to surprising playoff berths. But on Thursday, just one QB, Smith, is certain to shake Roger Goodell's hand after being picked in the first round.

Red Sox, Bruins games in Boston postponed

An American flag high above Fenway Park continued to fly at half-mast Friday as police conducted a manhunt for Dzhokhor Tsarnaev, a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, but the Red Sox will not play Friday night due to a citywide shutdown.

Bills' Johnson calls his bomb tweet 'ironic' after Boston attack

Twelve days after the Buffalo Bills wide receiver wrote on Twitter, in jest, that if North Korea was going to bomb the United States, the country should target the home of the New England Patriots first, Boston was rocked by two bombings during the city's annual marathon.

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