MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM INSIDE THE DEVILS' LAIR... Suspected Boston Marathon bombers lived in cheap, messy, ramshackle apartment where plates of food still sit on their table

The Tsarnaev brothers never finished their final meal together. read full story »

Turning point? Dead Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev lost American friend to grisly murder 2 years ago

As investigators try to piece together what led alleged Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev to snap, a gruesome triple homicide two years ago may have left a lasting impression on him.

Uncle of bombing suspects says eldest nephew was 'brainwashed’

They went from “nice kids” to suspected terrorists in two terrible blasts — and now their family is struggling for answers.

Bombing suspect 'in serious condition' at hospital and will be interrogated by special squad who will NOT read him Miranda rights

For just a few minutes, it seemed as if the dragnet that had shut down a metropolitan area of millions while legions of police went house to house looking for the suspected Boston Marathon bomber had failed.

After attacks when captured suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaez was most wanted man in U.S. he went to gym and a party

As authorities tried vigorously to identify the culprits behind the carnage at the Boston Marathon, 19-year-old suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev acted as if everything was normal. He went to a party, spoke with friends and hit the gym in the days before Friday's manhunt.

Suspected bombing brothers used ATM card of carjacking victim: cops

Police say the Boston Marathon bombing suspects used their carjacking victim’s ATM card before a gunfight with authorities.

Hamill: There's no keeping Boston down as city comes back to life after marathon bombings

Boston strong. David Burman tilted up his Red Sox cap and peered down barren Boylston St. where the restless ghosts of last Monday’s bombings were finally set free.

'He wasn’t the same at all': Friends say Tamerlan Tsarnaev became more religious and radical after 2012 trip

Terrorist Tamerlan Tsarnaev left the country recently and returned a radically different man, according to a Boston man who knew both brothers.

'We are sickened': Shock of bombing suspect's in-laws after they hear of alleged crimes

They thought they knew him — but suspected Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev lived a sickening double life, his in-laws say.

Suspected Boston bomber likely faces death penalty

Accused bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will likely face the death penalty in federal court, FBI and anti-terrorism experts said Saturday — and could be charged in the Boston hospital bed where he is reportedly clinging to life.

PHOTOS: The tales of heroism and horror that followed the Boston Marathon bombing attacks

Two explosions ripped through the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The euphoria of crossing the finish line turned into bloody chaos as two bombs rocked the end of the 26.2-mile trek.

Suspects' father claims sons were framed ahead of trip to U.S.

The father of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers has expressed his belief that his two sons were set up and he told CNN he plans to travel to the U.S.

WHAT A CATCH: Watertown man goes out to smoke a cigarette and finds bloodied suspect holed up in a boat in his backyard

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was discovered in the bottom of a rare, 1980s pleasure boat in the backyard of a Watertown, Mass., home just after 6 p.m. by the shocked owner David Henneberry, his family told the Daily News.

Boston manhunt sheds light on the benefits and pitfalls of Internet detectives on Reddit and 4Chan

The intensive manhunt for the bombers behind the deadly Boston Marathon attacks didn't take place only on the streets with professional police officers and SWAT teams.

PHOTOS: Inside the chase for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect

The intense manhunt for the remaining Boston Marathon bombing suspect at large has come to an end. Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge was captured alive hiding in a boat in the backyard of a Watertown, Mass., home on April 19, 2013.

WATCH: Cellphone videos emerge purporting to show final shootout between Boston bombing suspect and police

The Boston Marathon bombing suspect holed up in a 22-foot boat behind a Watertown, Mass. home, as Friday's citywide lockdown kept residents indoors.

Lockdown during manhunt will likely cost Boston hundreds of millions of dollars: experts

As Boston shut down during a day-long manhunt for a suspect in the marathon bombing that culminated on Friday, another cost was added to the human and emotional toll: lost business.

'USA! USA!' Revelers flood Boston streets after manhunt snares suspected marathon bomber to praise cops...

Massachusetts residents celebrate the end of a tragic and terrifying week, while newspapers across the country and overseas feature it prominently on their front pages.

PHOTOS: Manhunt for Boston Marathon bombers comes to an end

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.

Shots fired during 4/20 Denver marijuana celebration

DENVER - Gunfire erupted at a Denver park Saturday, injuring two people and sending tens of thousands gathered for an annual pot celebration fleeing the area, police said.

Five snowboarders killed in Colorado avalanche

GEORGETOWN, Colo. — Authorities say five snowboarders were killed in a backcountry avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass.

'He’s smart, he’s feisty, he’s tough': Anthony Weiner's foes warn that he's a bully on the campaign trail

Anthony Weiner's opponents should consider themselves warned.

Lupica: Knicks' Woodson is NBA coach of last year-and-a-half

Mike Woodson won’t win Coach of the Year in the NBA this season even if nobody in the league has done a better job than he has, not Gregg Popovich, the best there is, not Erik Spoelstra, who has the best player, not even George Karl, who has a better team now in Denver than he did when he had Carmelo Anthony, who officially became the best scorer in the league this season.

Kim K.: I'm 'a hypocrite' for having a baby out of wedlock

A blowout in Brooklyn as Nets romp in borough's first postseason game since 1956

New York City has a new hoops headquarters — and it’s in Brooklyn.

Texas fertilizer plant in explosion that killed at least 14 had massive amounts of unreported ammonium nitrate

The fertilizer plant that exploded on Wednesday, obliterating part of a small Texas town and killing at least 14 people, had last year been storing 1,350 times the amount of ammonium nitrate that would normally trigger safety oversight by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

EXCLUSIVE: Washington Arch bomb plot suspects feuding over lovechild while in custody

Rich kid couple Aaron Greene and Morgan Gliedman, accused of harboring explosives, possibly in a plot to blow up the Washington Arch, are fighting over their love child, born while Gliedman was under police watch, the Daily News has learned.

'I've been fighting for gun safety for 25 years': Schumer, gun foes rally for background checks

Days after the stinging defeat of gun control measures in the Senate, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and gun-safety advocates rallied to show continued support for cracking down on guns.

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.

Raissman: Rex loud and proud... again

It was an absolute thrill, a joy, hearing Rex Ryan rant on about the Super Bowl champion Ravens being forced to open on the road in Denver because the Orioles wouldn’t move off their Sept. 5 Camden Yards date with the White Sox.

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.

Night club nightmare: Two men shot, two others slashed during fight outside Manhattan lounge

The Negro Claro Lounge on 10th Ave. was the scene of early Saturday fracas that ended with several people hospitalized, one in serious condition.

156 dead, more than 5,000 injured after powerful quake strikes China

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.

Picture shows handwritten 'JESUS + Mary' on Kansas governor's note regarding anti-abortion bill

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed sweeping anti-abortion legislation Friday, giving his state a new law to block tax breaks for abortion providers, ban sex-selection abortions and declare that life begins "at fertilization." Many provisions take effect in July, though the tax changes will be effective for 2014.

Put a fork in it! High-tech cutlery monitors eating habits to help people lose weight

Inventors of the HapiFork say the new device will monitor user’s eating habits by keeping track of how fast their forks reach their mouths.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The HOTTEST celeb pics of the week

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.

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.

U.S. Senator of Arizona lied to grieving mother of Aurora shooting victim about supporting background checks before voting 'no'

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake who voted against gun control legislation Wednesday lied to a heartbroken mother whose son was killed in the Aurora, Colo., movie massacre, she says.

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.

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.

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.

PICTURE THIS: New York photographer displays work in gallery designed to look like a living room so people can imagine the art in their own homes

Artist, New Yorker, lover of life, respecter of great American traditions, photographer Paul Solberg is all of those. Like a superhero undercover as an unassuming alias, Solberg takes to his bike with camera in tow to capture the hum of life that surrounds us.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

Boy Scouts propose end to ban on gay and lesbian youth members - but not on homosexual adult scout leaders

Under pressure over its long-standing ban on gays, the Boy Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders.

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.

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!”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sports

Knicks Insider: Carmelo and Pierce stand together to honor Boston

The Knicks and Celtics showed that the devastating events of the past week in Boston – from the bombing at the marathon Monday to the manhunt that ended Friday night – were on their minds and in their hearts before their playoff series tipped off Saturday afternoon at the Garden.

The Score Hears: Jackie, '42' and a Miracle Met

There is a wonderful scene in “42” that shows a small group of boys at a Florida train station trying to catch a glimpse of Jackie Robinson, maybe get his autograph. The boys, African-American kids who are thrilled that a black man has finally gotten a chance to play in the big leagues, wave and shout at Robinson.

End Zone: Pastor brings strength after surviving marathon bombings

Rob Davis, the senior pastor at the Vineyard Church and a three-time finisher of the Boston Marathon, America’s most beloved footrace, approached a gazebo on the Town Common at 12:30 p.m.

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.

'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.

Hottest Showbiz Galleries

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

View Gallery

Meet North Korea’s newest batch of future soldiers – scrawny 11-year-olds with freshly-shaven heads who are already gearing up to fight

North Korea's newest batch of future soldiers — scrawny 11-year-olds with freshly shaved heads — punch the air as they practice taekwondo on the grounds of the Mangyongdae Revolutionary School. Students and teachers here say they're studying harder these days to prepare for a fight.

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.

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.

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.

‘Baywatch’ babe walks off ‘Splash’ due to injury

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.’

Retro photo galleries

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

View Gallery

Editors' Picks

AS IT HAPPENED: Live coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings

"CAPTURED!!! The hunt is over. The search is done. The terror is over. And justice has won. Suspect in custody," tweets the Boston Police Department.

Amy Poehler: 'I love you, Boston. See you soon.'

The 'Parks and Recreation' star is spreading the love for Boston.

Dr. Phil: 'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham is ‘entitled’

If “Teen Mom” Farrah Abraham was hoping to clear her name on the “Dr. Phil Show,” she was in for pretty big letdown. Instead of sympathizing, Dr. Phil ripped into the 21-year-old reality TV star. “You have an incredible sense of entitlement, and when you don't get your way, you get upset.”

PHOTOS: Tan Mom hits beach in skimpy bikini

Check out the celebrity beach bodies we NEVER wanted to see.

SEE IT: Lauren Conrad splurges on $3.7 million pad

The reality star has started a serious real estate collection.

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

Finally, we can all call it a day. After a 72-day marriage to Nets forward Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian finally has her dream divorce. After settling their year-and-a-half-long divorce war Friday in Los Angeles, the duo can finally get on with their very separate lives.

DONE DEAL: Kim K., Kris sign divorce settlement

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian reached an agreement on a divorce settlement that was finalized Friday.

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

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

Say 'Aww!' See the most adorable baby creatures in the Animal Kingdom

Dimbi, a blue-eyed black lemur, doesn't monkey around when it comes to lunch time.

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.

Ke$ha posts nude photo on Instagram

Ke$ha isn't afraid to work her assets. The 26-year-old pop star followed in Rihanna's footsteps on Friday, posting a nude shot of herself to Instagram and Twitter.

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.

PHOTOS: Did Rebecca Hall forget something?

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs are going bra-free.

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.

Is this the future of fashion?

Sunglasses carved from broken skateboards prove sustainability is chic.

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.

Most Popular

Hottest Galleries

Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

Harry Potter fans across the globe are grabbing their broomsticks, jumping in the air and snapping pictures that look like they could be scenes straight out of J.K. Rowling's famous franchise.

'Sports Balls Replaced by Cats': If athletes played ball with felines

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.

Hilarious roommate notes: Messages left by people fed up with annoying housemates

Check out hilarious messages left by annoyed roommates looking to vent their frustrations in the most passive aggressive way possible ...

How American cities will look if sea level rises due to global warming

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.

Behind-the-scenes look at President Obama

Though we all know Barack Obama as our nation's leader, few snapshots show Mr. Obama, the man. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our 44th President.

Nostalgic photos of summer fun in the '70s & '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. The nostalgic series, called Sight Seeing, offers an intimate glimpse into summer fun ...

Miranda Kerr's hottest Victoria's Secret moments

Whether or not she stays with the brand, take a look back at the model's Victoria's Secret legacy ...

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

Lawrence nearly spilled out of her dress while exiting a car, but her hair didn't seem to budge ...

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 ...

Peeps Diorama Contest: Amazing scenes made out of Easter treats

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

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

Check out some behind-the-scenes shots of how the holiday candy favorites are made inside the Peeps factory ...

Skin rules at international tattoo convention in Germany

Take a look inside the convention where models and artists wore skimpy outfits to show off their massive amount of ink ..

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.

Famous cathedrals and churches in New York City

From towering cathedrals to churches dating back hundreds of years, take a virtual tour through New York City's most famous pieces of architecture ...

Sports

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.

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.

Maysonet has goods to be 1st Stony Brook draft pick

Meet Stony Brook’s Miguel Maysonet, a 5-9, 209-pound pinballing running back whose glass somehow always manages to be half-full. Get to know him, too, because the easy-smiling kid from Riverhead, L.I., just may hear his name called in this week’s NFL draft.

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.

Did 'Mad Men' get it right? Take a look back at fashion in the 1960s

Would Betty, Joan or Megan Draper wear any of these styles?! As "Mad Men" takes on the advertising industry in the 1960s, we want to know if the hit TV show has gotten their fashion choices correct. Check out how real New Yorkers dressed in the swinging '60s. read full story »

Sunday, April 21, 2013

AMERICAS NEWS

Editors' Picks