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STUNNING REVERSAL: Admitted triple murderer FREED by court panel in Oklahoma because crime occurred in 'Indian Country,' negating his death sentence over jurisdiction snafu

A federal appeals court Friday reversed the death sentences of an Oklahoma man who pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder because the crimes occurred on an Indian reservation. read full story »

GREATEST DAD ON EARTH: Queens man gets FOURTH kidney — this time from his father, three years after organ from mom was rejected

Just in time for Father's Day, 32-year-old Leonard Burke will be healthy enough to spend the day with his life-saving pops.

'They are more fertile': Jeb Bush gives bizarre speech about immigrants as 'engine of economic prosperity'

Speaking Friday to religious conservatives, former Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush said immigrants are particularly important to help create more taxpayers to fund the safety net.

PANETTA WHO? Pentagon fails to mention ex-CIA chief in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ report

The Pentagon’s report on the making of the movie “Zero Dark Thirty” omits findings in a draft version which alleged that then-CIA Director Leon Panetta revealed classified info.

At least the sense of humor is still there: Lululemon posts ad for CEO that 'reports to no one'

If you can hold a headstand for 10 minutes and are up for wheatgrass-and-tequila shots, there may be a job for you.

STAY OUT! Snowden put on no-fly list by Britain to block his travel to UK

Secrets-spiller Edward Snowden will not be able to take refuge in England alongside master wikileaker Julian Assange.

REVIEW: Kanye's 'Yeezus' as much industrial as rap

One killed in second La. plant explosion in two days: police

Authorities say one person was killed and several injured in an explosion at a Louisiana chemical plant, only miles from where another blast killed two plant workers a day ago.

Lupica: Nothing to show after Newtown but pain

The school year that ends in six days for elementary students in Newtown, Conn., is the same school year they were all having at Sandy Hook Elementary and everywhere else on Dec. 14.

‘We will never forget’: Newtown marks 6-month anniversary of Sandy Hook school massacre

The victims of the Newtown elementary school were remembered Friday with 26 seconds of silence — one for each slain student and teacher.

It’s your fault, guys! Older men chasing younger women to blame for menopause: study

Canadian researchers suggest men’s preference for younger women throughout history is what led to the gene mutation that triggered menopause.

Whole Foods backs down on English-only policy after threat of boycott

Facing threats of national boycotts from Latino groups and a slew of online petitions, Whole Foods will revise employee language policy.

Chris Christie again reaches across aisle at Bill Clinton summit to discuss disaster plans

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continued his bipartisan buddy tour on Friday when he sat down with former President Bill Clinton to promote the need to plan for natural disasters.

‘His face was just exploded with blood’: Cab driver killed when passenger stabbed him in the eye with umbrella was a father of five

Orji-Ama Uro, 54, had just let a man and a woman out of the livery cab on Thomas S. Boyland St. in Brownsville, Brooklyn when the pair began to argue with him at about 5 p.m. Thursday, police said.

LISTEN: Ex-Rutgers assistant says players treated ‘like slaves’

Eric Murdock, who blew the whistle on Mike Rice’s over-the-top practice behavior, said in an 11-minute, profanity-laced recording that the former coach treated his players “like slaves.”

Tony Blair rep denies affair with Wendi Deng in Murdoch divorce

After a flurry of media speculation, a spokesman for Tony Blair has denied allegations that the former British prime minister has had a marriage-ending affair with Rupert Murdoch’s third wife.

SEE IT: Ariel Castro's brothers berate him in jail video after their arrest in Cleveland kidnapping case

The disgust Onil Castro, 50, and Pedro Castro, 54, felt for their brother Ariel truly boiled past its tipping point when they were booked in jail with him, mere hours after Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were rescued from his Seymour Avenue hell-house.

Nude news: Giuliana appears in the buff

'They are supposed to be protecting me': Bartender speaks out about Marine's alleged sex attack

Karalen Morthole, 23, has accused Marine Ronald E. Bohlayer of raping her at a bar on his base during a night of partying over July 4 weekend last year.

MLB disciplines 12 for ugly Diamondbacks and Dodgers brawl ignited by dueling beanballs

Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy was slapped with the longest suspension stemming from the ugly Diamondbacks-Dodgers brawl Tuesday night, getting banned for 10 games.

Sheen rips porn star ‘Teen Mom’ over leaked text

Detroit defaults on up to $18.5 billion in debt to avoid filing for bankruptcy

Detroit defaulted on some debt on Friday and proposed most creditors receive just pennies on the dollar owed by the "insolvent" city in order to avoid the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.

Just 10 PERCENT of Americans have confidence in the politicians representing them in Congress

Americans are more dissatisfied than ever with Congress' performance, placing more confidence in TV news and even their medical insurance companies than their elected representatives, a new Gallup poll shows.

Does NSA leaker have ties to China? Feds undertake ‘thorough scrub’ of Edward Snowden’s contacts

The Feds are investigating whether Edward Snowden, the leaker of America’s surveillance secrets, is in cahoots with China.

Is this the beginning of another long U.S. military intervention? Obama approves lethal aid for Syrian rebels

U.S. officials are still grappling with what type and how much weaponry to send the opposition forces and how to ensure it stays out of the hands of extremists battling for control of Syria.

Democrats trounce GOP 22-0 at Congressional Baseball Game

Just when it seemed the partisan bickering couldn't get any worse in Washington, the Democrats clobbered Republicans Thursday night at the 2013 Congressional Baseball Game.

Man choked grandma to death, tossed her body into closet, then had sex with hooker: prosecutor

Larry Davis killed his grandmother, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Matthew Bogdanos charged, because she wouldn’t give him $175.

Running for their lives! Syrian military officer cross Turkey border 'seeking refuge': report

Turkey's state-run news agency says 73 Syrian military officers — including seven generals and 20 colonels — have crossed the border with their families "seeking refuge" in Turkey.

House passes $638 billion defense bill that imposes new punishments for military sex assaults

The House has passed a sweeping $638 billion defense bill imposing new punishments on military members found guilty of rape or sexual assault. The Republican-controlled House voted 315-108 for the measure.

Out on a limb — and BUSTED: One-legged man arrested for hiding cocaine inside fake limb, cops say

A Peruvian man was arrested in Spain after authorities said he tried to bring two packets of cocaine — weighing around 2.2 pounds — into the country on Sunday.

Miley: I'm not 'the white Nicki Minaj'

They've got a nose for crime! UK cops sniff out pot factory after gassy officer forces them to open police cruiser's windows

Police in Leicester, England followed their noses to an odd-smelling house where they found a drug factory with some $18,000 worth of marijuana.

Ireland Baldwin stuns in strapless gown

Termites eat Chinese woman's life savings of $65,000

Think again before you decide that your money in safer under the mattress — or in a wooden drawer— than in a bank.

John calls police to complain that his prostitute is 'ugly'

The unhappy john phoned police in Solihull, England to say that his hooker had not exercised truth in advertising.

Boston woman pays a whopping $560,000 for two parking spots

Lisa Blumenthal won the spots in the city's Back Bay neighborhood during an on-site auction Thursday held in a steady rain by the Internal Revenue Service.

University of Chicago frat hunts culprit behind racist, homophobic package stunt

A fraternity at the University of Chicago is trying to hunt down the fiend behind a sick joke in which dozens of boxes with a racial and homophobic slur on them were mailed to their frat house last month.

Discovery slapped with wrongful death suit over woman killed while filming TV pilot

A pyrotechnics accident that killed a woman during the taping of a reality televisions show prompted the victim's family to file a lawsuit against the Discovery Channel this week.

Hamptons native hires man, 23, who depleted his entire $3 MILLION trust fund as intern cleaning septic tanks

Hamptons native Joe Schwenk has taken a 23-year-old prodigal trust fund kid who blew his fortune under his wing as an intern earning $20 an hour.

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Frat hunts culprits of racist and homophobic prank

A fraternity at the University of Chicago is trying to hunt down the culprits behind a sick joke in which dozens of boxes with a racial and homophobic slur on them were mailed to their frat house last month.

EXCLUSIVE: Man trapped in scaffold collapse says feared he'd be ‘crash-test dummy’

Clinging to a broken scaffolding suspended 44 stories above midtown, 26-year-old maintenance man Victor Caraballo feared becoming a “crash dummy.” A day after he and coworker Stephen Schmidt, 49, endured a heart-pounding, 90-minute scare 450 feet up the face of the Hearst Tower, the Bronx man said he was lucky to be alive to tell the tale.

Young mom drops dead hours after getting $2,300 worth of butt implants … and her surgeon has fled the U.S.

Suyima Torres, 28, paid $2,300 cash to pump up her rump at cosmetic surgery center Cuerpos Health and Aesthetics.

Easy there: Sen. Chuck Schumer asks Mayor Bloomberg to halt anti-gun-check attack

Top U.S. Senate Democrats, including New York’s Chuck Schumer, want Mayor Michael Bloomberg to lay off his attacks Dems who voted against background checks for gun buyers.

Sports

Bondy: Tiger in hunt but unable to separate self from field

Tiger Woods hustled past Lindsey Vonn, waiting patiently for her man between trailers. Woods signed his scorecard, stepped hurriedly down a few steps and went immediately to meet reporters. He wanted to be done with this, wanted to down some food and get some rest.

Lawrence: Heat can't depend on Flash-backs

“Flash’’ on one night. Flash in the pan the very next. Dwyane Wade just can’t give the Miami Heat a monumental game out of his past every single night out.

Boston’s Horton iffy for Game 2 against Chicago

The Bruins are hopeful that winger Nathan Horton will be able give his shoulder injury a shrug and play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday night.

Holdsclaw pleads guilty to assault, firearm charges

Ex-WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist Chamique Holdsclaw has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an argument and shooting in November.

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Reese Witherspoon gets cheeky

Kate makes splash on movie set

How 'Subway' Jared went from tipping the scale at 425 pounds to being a fit multimillionaire

It’s been 15 years since Jared Fogle waltzed into a Subway and ordered his first 6-inch turkey sub — hold the cheese and mayo. Now he flashes a Subway “black card” for free food, flies first-class and has an estimated net worth of about $15 million.

Oprah donates $100K to boost quadruple amputee's efforts to raise $1M for Boston Marathon victims

The former talk show host called two Florida brothers Monday to let them know she was donating $100,000 to Mikey’s Run, a charity they had started with the goal of raising $1 million for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

'Dynamite' daughter plays detective, hunts down dad's killer 26 YEARS later

An actress with the silky voice of an angel showed the doggedness of a seasoned detective, tracking down the man accused of shooting her hardworking father to death 26 years ago.

Florida woman goes on vile rant on Dunkin' Donuts workers over forgotten receipt

A Florida woman who filmed herself berating Dunkin Donuts employees for not giving her free food has been identified as Taylor Chapman, a 27-year-old Broward County resident and former low-budget commercial spokeswoman, according to The Smoking Gun.

War of the Wonkas: Wilder calls 2005 remake an 'insult'

'Tweet,' 'crowdsourcing' added to Oxford English Dictionary

"Tweet", "dad dancing" and "geekery" are three of more than 1,200 new or revised words in the latest version of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) released on Friday. The dictionary said in a quarterly update on its website that it had expanded its entries for "follow" (verb), "follower" (noun), and "tweet" (noun and verb) to include social media terms that have exploded in the past six years. According to the dictionary, "tweet" is now a posting on the social networking service Twitter as well as its more traditional meaning: a brief high-pitched sound.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry takes a stand in the 'war on Christmas'

Perry signed what has been dubbed the “Merry Christmas bill” into law on Thursday, allowing schools to display religious symbols such as nativity scenes and Christmas trees so long as at least one other religious image or secular icon is also included.

Supreme Court issues compromise ruling on landmark gene patenting case

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday prohibited patents on naturally occurring human genes but allowed legal protections on synthetically produced genetic material in a compromise ruling hailed as a partial victory for patients and the biotechnology industry.

Mid-Atlantic storm claims 4 lives, injures a zoo worker

As residents of the Mid-Atlantic surveyed the damage that Thursday’s storms wreaked on their homes, some families are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones.

Want to live rent free in Brighton, England? You'll have to dress up as a WALRUS for two hours a day

An unidentified UK homeowner says he wants a roommate who will help him relive the animal friendship he once enjoyed on a remote Alaskan island.

George Orwell's '1984' rockets up Amazon bestseller list after NSA surveillance program exposed

On the heels of disclosures about government eavesdropping on unsuspecting American companies, George Orwells' forward-thinking novel, "1984," which was published in 1949, is suddenly relevant again in 2013.

Colorado wildfires turn deadly, at least two killed as blazes leave trail of charred destruction

Firefighters have at least temporarily battled to a "draw" with a fast-moving fire that has already killed two people and destroyed at least 360 homes.

Crazed 'Killer Nanny' accused of slaying two young NY kids in her care says 'someone else' did it

The nanny accused of butchering the two angels in her care insisted Wednesday that she played no part in the murders.

Model flip flop: I had sex with Kanye BEFORE he dated Kim Kardashian

DON'T DO THE CRIME IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE WINE! The Italian jail that doubles as a high-end vineyard

On the Mediterranean island of Gorgona, 40 inmates follow a rehabilitation regime that also includes producing vegetables and olive oil. Prisoners are only locked up at night, and it is said to be impossible to escape from the island.

Iran closes polling stations as presidential elections wrap up

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Interior Ministry says voting in the country's presidential election has ended across the country. Iranians had waited on line for hours in wilting heat at some polling stations in downtown Tehran and other cities, casting ballots across the vast country from desert outposts to Gulf seaports and nomad pastures.

Geography gaffe for Sen. Mary Landrieu as she says South Dakota borders Canada

Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu seemed to have overlooked the fact that South Dakota has a northern counterpart during a debate on the Senate Floor.

Detroit Lions great Lem Barney says football will be eradicated in 10-20 years

The football hall of famer says America's love of the sport is waning due to concussions, and will be alleviated by society in 10-20 years.

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EXCLUSIVE: Activist wins $3.5M molestation lawsuit against cousin for childhood abuse claims

A Brooklyn court on Wednesday awarded $3.5 million to a Jewish gay activist who sued his cousin for allegedly molesting him for several years when he was a boy.

NO THANKS! Patrick Ewing passed on North Carolina after finding KKK rally in hotel

Patrick Ewing, a legend of Georgetown, might have been a Tar Heel great if he had not been put up in the same hotel as members of the Ku Klux Klan during recruiting trip.

Editors' Picks

Superman may lift ‘Justice League’

If "Man of Steel" is as powerful as a locomotive at the box office, it will bode well for the planned "Justice League" film.

PHOTOS: Ireland Baldwin stuns in outfit

Tinseltown's underage set is looking older than ever thanks to high-end hair, makeup and fashion.

Selena Gomez is a big sister to a baby girl

The singer's mama, Mandy Cornett, welcomed a daughter into the world.

Back on? RPatz, KStew spotted holding hands

A witness spotted the famous former couple holding hands in L.A., E! reported.

JLo or Liberty Ross: Who wore it better?

The actresses donned the same blue dress.

Downey comforts kid who can’t deal with suitless ‘Iron Man’

Even Iron Man has an off day sometimes.

Meals on wheels: America's best street food

Check out the 101 best food trucks – coast to coast

SEE IT: ''Hobbits' react to viral video

After two fans posted a video of their reactions to the new “Hobbit” trailer, director Peter Jackson did one better.

Paris shows off her posh palace

The heiress gives an inside tour of her Beverly Hills mansion featured in upcoming film "The Bling Ring."

Boy bands on parade in Jersey

The women in their 30s were wailing as Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees and New Kids on the Block played Izod Center.

SEE the disgusting new teen craze sweeping Japan

Oculolinctus is the name of this stomach-churning fad.

JLo, Yamamay launch swimwear line

The 'JLO by Jennifer Lopez for Yamamay' capsule will hit stores at the end of the month.

Salma Hayek: I saw myself 'completely disfigured' while pregnant

Salma Hayek saw herself in a different light when she was expecting a baby.

Photos of the day from around the world: June 14

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The persistence of meow-mory: Cat looks just like Salvador Dali

Hamilton the Hipster Cat has a stylish stache.

LIVE BLOG: Complete coverage from the U.S. Open

Follow minute-by-minute updates of all the action at Merion Golf Club.

E3 2013: What video games will rock the next-gen consoles

With E3 2013 in the books, and it's time to see how it will impact our gaming future.

WHAT THE HECK are those red baskets at the U.S. Open?

Wicker baskets don’t flap in the breeze.

Courtney Love can't keep her dog in check: source

Confidenti@l's own Marianne Garvey dishes all on VH1's 'The Gossip Table.'

Amanda Bynes apologizes for calling Drake 'ugly'

Bynes' love-hate relationship with Drake appears to have ended with a heartfelt gesture.

WATCH: Drinking Mets fan falls over two rows of seats

Standing on a wet seat to watch a game can be tough.

Charlie Sheen to Farrah: 'Congrats on surviving your lobotomy'

Sheen is steaming at Abraham after she allegedly leaked their texts.

PHOTOS: Rupert Murdoch, 82, files for divorce from 44-year-old wife

It's a time-honored tradition in Hollywood for older men to date younger women.

Famed news copter pilot and dad of NBC correspondent becoming a woman

Bob Tur is taking hormones to change his gender.

Is this 'Seven Deadly Sins' series too aggressive?

Lower East Side music venue Arlene’s Grocery pulled the plug on an artist's showcase.

Christopher Reeve's son: 'A cure for paralysis' coming

The legendary Superman acto's son believes there will come a day when paralysis will be cured.

Hair Envy! Jennifer Aniston wants Kate Middleton's 'do

Jennifer Aniston is jealous of Kate Middleton, but it's not because she's royalty.

Gisele flaunts her assets in her own line of lingerie

Gisele Bündchen might not strut her stuff for Victoria's Secret anymore, but she's not sitting idly by.

Tiger's ex tees off custody battle with 'Celeb Rehab' beau

Rachel Uchitel looks a bit put out while trying to make her point during a phone call.

PHOTOS: Rob Lowe channels his inner JFK

We bring you Tinseltown's most famous doppelgangers.

PHOTOS: Kate Upton makes a splash on the set of 'The Other Woman'

Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves.

PHOTOS: Heat beat Spurs to tie up NBA Finals

Following up a rout by the Spurs, Heat even things out.

Travel review: There's more to Miami than just the beaches

Travelers heading to Miami probably have sunbathing on their to-do lists.

Tourists beware! Proposed NY bill cracks down on fake designer handbags

Hunting for a bargain handbag on Canal Street would be a risky endeavor.

She's baack! Sarah Palin rejoins FOX News ... likely for less pay

Palin will appear on FOX News's daytime and primetime programming.

PHOTOS: Rare views of NYC and Long Island from a seaplane

The Daily News took a trip on the seaplane Whale Force One.

GROSS OUT! Ice cream pic of Wendy’s employee goes viral

The fast food chain says the employee in the photo no longer works for them.

PHOTOS: Beauty queens bare all fur good cause

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

Father's Day gift guide for all dads

Your Dad doesn’t really want socks and a tie.

Men say size matters more in the locker room: study

Most men are self-conscious about the size of their manhood when they are casually around others.

PHOTOS: Kate Middleton stuns in last solo appearance before baby

Take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments.

Lindsay Lohan checks out of Betty Ford for new rehab

The "Mean Girls" star moved Wednesday from the Betty Ford Center to Cliffside Malibu.

PHOTOS: NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dies at 37

NASCAR's Jason Leffler is the latest addition to the somber list.

Massive storm system drenches the U.S.

Lightning strikes and torrential downpours threatened the United States Thursday.

Bling it on: 'Crazy Rich Asians' eyes Singapore high life

Kevin Kwan’s new novel is about the ways and woes of the wealthy in Singapore.

SEE IT: Chris Evans and ScarJo share kiss on 'Captain America' set

Hope he’s got more protection than just his shield.

'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham upgrades her assets

Just three days after turning 22, she underwent breast augmentation surgery for the second time.

Model's claim she slept with Kanye during Kim's pregnancy is 'bulls---': source

The story that curvy “model” Leyla Ghobadi gave Star magazine, claiming she had sex with Kanye West while his girlfriend Kim Kardashian has been pregnant, has more holes than a golf course.

Melissa McCarthy reacts to film critic's ‘tractor-sized’ jab

Melissa McCarthy sped right past the “tractor-sized” Rex Reed insult in February. But now the 42-year-old actress has slowed down and responded to the New York Observer movie critic’s daunting verbal lashing that went way past critiquing her part in the film “Identity Theft.”

Few people wash their hands properly: study

While washing your hands is the best way to defend against the spread of infectious diseases, a new study from Michigan State University finds that when it comes to hand washing in restrooms, most of us do a poor job. Of the 3,749 people researchers observed in public restrooms in bars, restaurants and other public establishments, most people didn't wash their hands long enough to kill germs. One third didn't use soap and 10 percent just opted out of hand washing altogether. To gather their data, student researchers tried to go undetected, standing off to the side and entering results on a smartphone.

Kris Jenner: A Kimye wedding would be ‘private and smaller’

While the spotlight is beginning to shift over to the 57-year-old momager, whose new daytime talk show "Kris" is set to premiere in July, she is always thinking about how to handle the affairs of her offspring.

Is Kate planning to have a hypno-birth?

Kate Middleton's birthing plan to the royal baby may consist of hypnotherapy, according to reports. The Duchess of Cambridge has allegedly been exploring the option of hypno-birthing, which focuses on the principle that anxiety and fear are what make labor last longer and be more painful.

Spielberg & Lucas predict 'implosion' will rock movie industry

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg sense a great disturbance in the Force. The Hollywood heavyweights predicted an upcoming “implosion” that will alter the landscape of the film industry, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Jennifer Aniston's wedding 'on hold'

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are no closer to exchanging vows, and their busy schedules might be to blame. According to People magazine sources, plans for would-be Hollywood wedding of the year have significantly slowed down.

EWWW! Viewers can now SMELL Honey Boo Boo

Reality television just got a little too real. The July 17 premiere of the new season of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” will allow viewers to experience the “diverse and fragrant” smells of 7-year-old Alana Thompson and her eccentric clan in all their glory in an usual gimmick.

Miley flashes her golden grill

They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

'The Bling Ring' is a designer dud

When you think of youth run amok, you don’t really think of pampered teens ransacking Paris Hilton’s house.

PHOTOS: Reese Witherspoon gets cheeky!

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Maria Menounos: Jack had me booted from NBA game

Jack Nicholson is serious about the Lakers. So serious, in fact, that the 76-year-old "Chinatown" actor once had "Extra" host and Boston Celtics loyalist Maria Menounos ousted from her seat during a game at L.A.'s Staples Center. During Game 6 of the Lakers vs.

Cher apologizes to Amanda Bynes for throwing 'shade' on Twitter

The iconic singer backtracked on her social media diss to Amanda Bynes.

Gisele Bündchen models own line of lingerie

The supermodel hasn't stopped flaunting her perfect body in skimpy underwear.

It's a boy! Halle Berry, Oliver Martinez expecting a son

The 46-year old actress announced her pregnancy in early April.

PHOTOS: NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

See the athletes who've gone too soon.

PHOTOS: Kate glows in last official solo appearance before due date

As the world waits to see what the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge will wear next, take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments ...

Paris Hilton gives tour of 'Bling Ring' home

The Hollywood heiress' home is featured in the upcoming film.

'Man of Steel's Antje Traue went from East Germany to Krypton

Actress is as tough as her on-screen character, Faora, limiting herself to a few sips of water in hot summer shoot.

WATCH: '300: Rise of an Empire' trailer with Gerard Butler cameo

The new trailer for “300: Rise of an Empire” has hit the Internet.

Kate has 'intimate meal' with new beau on her birthday

Kate Upton and Max Chmerkovskiy got chummy over dinner.

SEE IT: Teen throws out first pitch from 1,800 miles away

Nick LeGrande, 13, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Yankees-Athletics game Wednesday night.

PHOTOS: Derecho drenches Midwest to NYC

Lightning strikes and torrential downpours threatened the U.S. from Toldeo, Kansas all the way to NYC.

Charlie Sheen 'would love' to meet Farrah Abraham

Sheen has been pursuing the “Teen Mom” via texts, TMZ says.

GOAL! Shakira on love affair with Spanish soccer star

Shakira has scored the winning goal with boyfriend and father to her son, Gerard Piqué.

Play resumes after severe weather hits U.S. Open

The first of two severe weather systems has hit Merion Golf Club, suspending play in the first round.

ESPN to shut down 3D channel due to low ratings

Troubling signs for 3-D have been on the horizon for a last year or so.

Comedy writer apologizes to George Takei for Facebook flap

Writer Rick Polito claimed he had ghost-written some material for Takei’s page.

Miley on Amanda: 'It's all so sad'

Miley Cyrus was apparently “rooting for” Amanda Bynes until the troubled former Nickelodeon star called her “ugly” on Twitter Wednesday morning, making the “Hannah Montana” actress her latest tweet victim.

Farber: Kanye West isn’t just making music, he’s saving the world

Kanye West addresses the world from his summit in the entertainment industry.

Nike #BeTrue sneakers celebrate gay pride

Nike has unveiled its latest line of rainbow-colored sneakers.

Toyota wants you to build your own car

The Toyota Camatte57s is on display at the Tokyo Toy Show. The car features a Lego-like building of the body panels.

Life after CNN: Soledad O'Brien joins 'Real Sports'

Soledad O'Brien, who was abruptly swept out of CNN earlier this year, has resurfaced at HBO. The network announced Wednesday she will contribute to Bryant Gumbel's "Real Sports" series and also offer projects to HBO through her production company.

No mercy for Kanye West mistress tale

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey dishes on her VH1 show, "The Gossip Table."

What happened to Bey's 'bootylicious' curves?

Beyoncé fans are furious over a scary-skinny fashion sketch that paints the singer as a bronzed bobblehead with a whittled waist and sticks for stems.

Chrysler 2013 Ram pickup truck models will be recalled

The trucks are being affected by separate safety problems.

Dreamy chalkboard drawings transport tot to fantasy lands

This adorable sleeping baby has been hilariously transported into different fantasy lands by his imaginative parents - by using chalk to create scenery around the tiny tot.

REVIEW: Jerry Seinfeld schmoozes on YouTube

The comedian pals around with celeb friends like David Letterman.

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Celebrities who've felt the wrath of Amanda Bynes

Several celebrities, "friends" and even family members have felt the wrath of Amanda Bynes lately. Using her Twitter account, Amanda Bynes has been targeting people and mainly calling them ugly. See who has felt her wrath ...

Inside Kim Kardashian's baby shower

Kim Kardashian celebrated impending motherhood with a star-studded baby shower in Beverly Hills on June 2, 2013.

CMT Music Awards 2013: Red carpet hits and misses

There was no shortage of glitz and glam as country music's biggest stars hit the red carpet at the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 2013.

Angelina Jolie makes first public appearance since double mastectomy

Making her first public appearance since revealing she underwent a preventative double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie took to the red carpet to attend Brad Pitt’s "World War Z" premiere at Leicester Square in London, England on June 2, 2013.

2013 CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet

As if the stars needed another reason to play dress-up! It was a fashion free-for-all at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards where designers, models, starlets and, yes, Hillary Clinton, joined forces to honor the best in the business ...

These stars know how to put on a show! Sexiest stage outfits of all time

Okay yes, they can sing, but when these stars take the stage no one's talking about their amazing set of pipes. From nude bodysuits to flame-shooting bras to latex getups so tight it's a wonder anyone can breathe let alone belt out a tune, check out the sexiest stage styles of all time ...

Stars who share the screen with their kids

Having parents in the movie business comes with many perks -- like nabbing a part in mom or dad's film! While some celeb kids merely enjoy making cameos with their famous parents, others have turned their moment in the spotlight into full-fledged careers. Check out the parents and kids who have shared screen time.

Boston Strong Benefit Concert: An Evening of Support and Celebration

Boston Strong: An Evening Of Support And Celebration included musical acts from Jimmy Buffet, Doug Flutie, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, Donnie Wahlberg, Steven Tyler, J. Geils Band, New Kids on the Block, Boston and Extreme at TD Garden on May 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Summer's finally here! Celebs chowing down on ice cream

Think celebs have the perfect diet and always exercise proper etiquette? Think again! Check out Hollywood's hottest chowing down on ice cream.

Relive the Cannes Film Festival's glamorous past

Glamour has been a long standing tradition in The South of France for the Cannes Film Festival which started in 1946. In the classic Cannes days, Hollywood stars like Natalie Wood, Liz Taylor and Sophia Loren brought their sophisticated style to the French Riviera. Check out these old school Cannes moments ...

Tiger Woods dating Lindsey Vonn: A timeline of their romance

When it comes to love, Tiger Woods has hit a hole in one with new girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. The couple have appeared inseparable since going public with their relationship in March, putting to rest one of the worst kept secrets in the sports and gossip worlds. Take a look back at their romance ...

Cannes 2013: Stars dazzle at amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala

Few events boast a guest list quite as dazzling as amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS gala, which coincides each year with the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. From socialites to supermodels to Hollywood heavyweights, see who all arrived at the star-studded benefit ...

Cannes Film Festival 2013: All the red carpet looks

Hollywood has arrived in the French Riviera. The stars put on their red carpet best to attend the glittering festivities of the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival in France for the 12 day film fete. Check out all the stars spotted so far.

Worst fashion moments at Cannes 2013

Turns out some celebrities left their fashion sense back home before heading to the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival. Check out the worst fashion missteps spotted at the festival this year.

World's largest LEGO replica lands in New York City

The Force was strong in Manhattan's Times Square on May 23, 2013 as gawkers witnessed the landing of the replica of a "Star Wars" X-Wing fighter, the largest LEGO model ever assembled.

Vanderbilt Cup: New York's auto racing history

Before the Indy 500, engines were roaring on Long Island. The Vanderbilt Cup was America's first major auto racing tophy, taking place each year in Nassau County. Check out early race photos ...

FAIL! Worst parent blunders of all time

When it comes to raising kids, these moms and dads look like they could definitely use a little help. Check out the worst (or should we say best?) parent fails of all time ...

Parsons students pose for Fine Arts nudie calendar

The "Fine Arts Senior Nudie Calendar" is a series of intimate portraits featuring Parsons students posing naked, well except for their works of arts they've used to cover up their "nudie" parts.

Billboard Music Awards 2013: Best and worst looks

Music's biggest stars attended the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 19, 2013. Check out what all the celebs wore on the red carpet.

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.

'90s teen heartthrobs: Where are they now?

Whether you had their poster on your wall or they were your first celebrity crush, these '90s teen heartthrobs all eventually moved on from teen stardom -- some more successfully than others. See what they all are up to now ...

Prince Harry's American tour: Inside the royal redhead's travels

Prince Harry has landed in the U.S. of A. Everyone's favorite royal redhead is back on American soil for the first time since last summer and he's making the rounds with an itinerary that includes stops in Washington, D.C. and Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as visits to Sandy-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey. See the Prince in action.

And action! Behind-the-scenes look at stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Kate Moss strips down for St. Tropez campaign

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Kate Upton sizzles on the cover of Vogue

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal.

Miley Cyrus tops Maxim's Hot 100 List

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Celebrities and their old-time look-alikes

Seeing double? Though these celebrities are famous in their own right, they do bear very striking resemblances to some other well-known historical figures. Check out who in Hollywood has a historical doppelganger.

Sports

Myers: Like Coughlin with Kurt, Rex will have to sack Sanchez

Tom Coughlin waited until the first sign of trouble, which came after the ninth game of the 2004 season. The Giants had just lost two in a row when he made the franchise-defining decision to switch from veteran Kurt Warner to rookie Eli Manning, even though they were still in playoff contention at 5-4.

Raissman: Pop a real sideline show in Finals

Oh, these poor NBA coaches. In return for the roughly $930 million a year ESPN and Turner Sports shell out for NBA television rights, the networks also expect coaches to do interviews with courtside reporters during the game.

Wade, Heat bounce back in Game 4 vs. Spurs to tie series

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined for 85 points as the Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 109-93, on Thursday night to even the series at 2-2. The victory assured Miami of at least one more home game, regardless of the outcome of Game 5 here on Sunday.

Federer records just second 'double bagel' of career

Roger Federer cruised past Mischa Zverev 6-0, 6-0 to reach the Gerry Weber Open semifinals on Friday, recording his second career “double bagel.” Richard Gasquet also made the last four, defeating Florian Mayer 6-3, 7-6 (4).

SEE IT: Mets fan holding beer tumbles over two rows of seats

Being a Mets fan can be tough, add trying to stand on a wet seat while drinking your beer into that equation, and it gets even tougher. At least for one fan.

Slur-gio has slow start at U.S. Open

The jeers came from two fans along the 16th fairway, one in Spanish and one in English, just to make sure Sergio Garcia understood the message.“Pollo frito,” yelled one fan, using the Spanish words for “fried chicken.”

Gola: Mickelson puts daughter first

Phil Mickelson’s elusive pursuit of a U.S. Open has hit a few agonizing roadblocks over the years with a record five second-place finishes, including his “I am an idiot” moment at Winged Foot in 2006 and his near-miss against Retief Goosen at burnt-out Shinnecock Hills in ’04.

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