MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Nazi nut will be a dad for the 9th time as he and pregnant fiancée reveal sick, Third Reich-inspired names for baby

Hate-filled Heath Campbell and his fiancée Bethanie Rose Zito told the Daily News that they can’t wait to find out the baby’s gender next week. The couple started dating nearly a year ago. They met at a meeting of Campbell’s neo-Nazi group. read full story »

Serena shocker! Tennis star rips Steubenville teen rape victim, blaming her for getting drunk & putting ‘herself in that position'

Williams made the foul claim, according to an upcoming Rolling Stone magazine profile, when she saw a TV report about the two Ohio football players being tossed in jail for the brutal sexual assault. “Do you think it was fair, what they got?” Williams asked the Rolling Stone interviewer, shaking her head.

Disabled Ohio mom and her child held captive as house slaves for TWO YEARS

Four suspects have been charged with holding a disabled mom and her child captive in an Ashland, Ohio home for two years.

Florida man beaten, robbed at gunpoint and left naked in cow pasture on first date: report

Shaun Paul Williams was reportedly beaten, robbed, stripped, and abandoned near a cow pasture on Friday after a date with his would-be paramour went dangerously wrong.

N.Y. judge steps down after it’s revealed he smashed ‘troublemaking’ teen’s bike with bat and called him a ‘m----- f-----‘

He played judge, jury and bike executioner. An upstate judge is hanging up his robes after an incident where he became a bike-bashing vigilante.

EXCLUSIVE: 71-year-old salesman fired the same day his wife died sues ex-employer

Hit the bricks! And sorry about your wife. A Queens lighting company booted a loyal 40-year employee on the same day his wife died, the axed worker says.

Danielle Bradbery captures ‘Voice’ title

Young woman allegedly gang-raped at 2009 homecoming dance testifies against suspects

The student, identified only as Jane Doe, took the stand in Martinez, Calif., matter-of-factly stating how she remembered leaving the event, but could not remember the violent assault.

Report: Desperate A-Rod summoned Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch to Detroit while Yankees faced Tigers in 2012 ALCS

Alex Rodriguez was so desperate during last year’s ALCS that he allegedly turned to the one person he thought could help him — Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch.

Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez questioned by cops in connection with murder near his home: report

Sports Illustrated reported on its website that police spoke to Hernandez on Monday. A jogger found the body of a 27-year-old Boston man in an North Attleboro clearing, less than a mile from Hernandez’s home.

New York lawmakers to vote on city’s use of lever voting machines

ALBANY — State lawmakers have reached a deal to bring old-fashioned lever voting machines out of mothballs for city elections this year.

NSA and FBI officials say spy programs stopped more than 50 attack plots — including one on Wall Street

Government phone and Internet snooping programs helped thwart a Yemen-linked terror plot targeting the New York Stock Exchange, officials claimed Tuesday.

NO DETENTION: Bronx principal, who threatened to 'blow up teachers,' will be let go at the end of the school year

Parents at a Bronx school were infuriated to learn the investigation into a Bible-quoting principal who threatened to blow up teachers would go on for years and he would ride out the rest of the academic year.

Goodbye ‘slinky’: Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew improves signature for U.S. money

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew’s new and improved John Hancock will appear on all American currency starting this fall.

EXCLUSIVE: Feds want home of St. John's University dean who committed suicide

Federal prosecutors are trying to seize the Queens home where disgraced St. John’s University dean Cecilia Chang committed suicide, the Daily News has learned.

‘I’m not the monster!’ Accused killer fights for his life against charges that he drugged, raped and murdered four prostitutes

Joseph Naso, serving as his own attorney in his trial for the decades-old killings of four women, used his opening statement to give jurors a thorough personal history.

‘Cannibal cop’ hungry for seconds, pleads for a new trial

New York's "cannibal cop" is asking for a new trial, regurgitating his defense that he did not leap from freaky fantasies to freaky crime.

Tiger's ex Rachel Uchitel happy to move on again

Ex-WCBS anchorman granted new custody agreement to see son amid claims he choked his wife

Rob Morrison, has been submitting to blood-alcohol testing and will be able to pick up his son at his wife's home if she grants approval. He’ll also be able to take the child to school and to sporting events.

Scarsdale’s pot princess indicted by federal grand jury

The Scarsdale mom charged with operating a marijuana farm in a Queens warehouse has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

Michelle Obama dines with Bono outside Dublin

Michelle Obama appears to be enjoying Dublin, with or without her husband. The First Lady, along with her children Sasha and Malia, was spotted Tuesday afternoon dining with U2 frontman Bono and his wife Ali Hewson.

Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre death certificates released

All but two of the 26 students and staffers massacred in at Sandy Hook Elementary School died from “multiple gunshot wounds,” according to death certificates released Tuesday. The death certificates were made public through the Freedom of Information Act after the Newtown Clerk’s Office refused to give them up, citing privacy for the victims’ families.

NY bill would bar welfare payments for vices

Welfare checks could no longer go for beer, booze and babes under a bill that passed the New York state Senate on Tuesday.

Falling toilet seats injure more than 1,000 little boys every year: study

Ouch: Boys know that toilet seats are an occupational hazard of potty training, but a new study suggests the number of genital injuries caused by falling toilet toppers is growing. Researchers found the number of emergency room visits for toilet-related injuries to the penis, while still rare, increased by about 100 visits each year between 2002 and 2010.

WATCH as passengers tackle paranoid man who caused poison scare aboard United flight

Passengers on a flight from Hong Kong to Newark on Monday restrained a paranoid man after he erupted into an terrifying rant about National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.

New Montreal mayor — who pledged to stamp out corruption — busted for fraud

Michael Applebaum, whose predecessor resigned under pressure, faces 14 charges linked to two real estate deals, police said during a morning news conference.

Jenny McCarthy sizzles in Carl's Jr. salacious ad

George Zimmerman’s Trayvon Martin murder trial: Dispute over who is screaming on 911 call

Team Zimmerman trotted out their own voice recognition expert Tuesday to dispute prosecution claims. At issue is whether the screams captured on a 911 call belong to 17-year-old Trayvon Martin — or the neighborhood watchman charged with killing him, George Zimmerman.

Beckham reportedly offered NFL tryout

Bend it in for the extra point? Retired soccer star David Beckham was reportedly offered a tryout as a kicker with an NFL team, according to the UK's Daily Mirror.

Fox News sued for showing carjacking suspect’s shocking suicide on live TV

JoDon Romero’s three boys — ages 9, 13 and 15 — were horrified to learn the news channel had broadcast the Sept. 28, 2012, police pursuit in Arizona and subsequent suicide, their mom said in the suit. “Get off, get off, get off,” anchor Shepard Smith (center) repeated as the man was poised to take his own life. “Get off it! Get off it! Get off it!”

NYPD commissioner says NSA should be up-front about data collection

NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly criticized the secrecy surrounding the National Security Agency on Monday, saying Americans would likely be comfortable knowing their conversations are monitored.

Hillary earns her first congressional endorsement for 2016

Sen. Claire McCaskill is throwing her support behind Hillary's presidential bid, even though the former secretary of state hasn't declared she is running.

Toxic love: Girlfriend busted for throwing acid in boyfriend's face

Ralph Monus said he asked Melissa Diane Egbert, 39, his girlfriend of 18 months, to leave him alone after she showed up drunk at his house.

AN UNDYING LOVE: South Carolina man, 78, wears sandwich board to help wife of 57 years in search for life-saving kidney

Larry Swilling, 78, a dedicated husband living in South Carolina has been fighting to find a kidney for his wife of 57 years, marching up and down the streets of Anderson with a sandwich board begging anyone with a lead to call him.

Kids exposed to domestic violence likely to be bullies: study

Exposure to violence between a mother and her partner before the age 3 increases the likelihood that a child will bully others, according to a new study.

Pregnant women exposed to high levels of air pollution linked to increased autism risk

"Our findings raise concerns," said lead author Andrea Roberts, a research associate in the Harvard School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

'This isn't some screwball': New search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains after tip from mobster's son

Federal and local authorities on Monday were digging up a field north of Detroit to search for the remains of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.

Kim K.: Motherhood is 'so crazy!'

FBI releases never-before seen footage of Times Square bomb attack

As many as six people may have been involved in the 2008 bombing of a military recruitment station in Times Square, the FBI and NYPD said Tuesday.

Boy survives fall from window after air conditioner breaks fall

Vertigo-inducing photos show a small boy wedged between an air conditioner and the wall of his apartment complex in Shishi in China's Fujian Province earlier this week.

Homophobe boasted about fatal shooting: cops

The hate-filled homophobe who shot a gay man at point-blank range in the West Village boasted of the murder moments after pulling the trigger, court documents claim. "He thought he was tough, and I shot him.

Man indicted for strangling ex-wife and tossing her off cruise ship

A California grand jury has indicted a Florida man on charges he strangled his ex-wife and tossed her off a cruise ship in Italy.

Team of strangers saves family from sinking car

Two children cried out from the backseat of a car half-submerged in the Oakland Estuary that was sticking out 60 degrees in the air, sinking quickly.Tracey McCormick treaded water outside the vehicle, trying to pry open the locked doors or shatter the rolled-up glass.

Half of fashion workers unhappy with their jobs: survey

Working in the fashion world may not be as glamorous as you'd think. People in the fashion and retail industries are increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a new study from New York-based recruitment firm 24 Seven.

Artist sparks wave of support for his simple and peaceful form of anti-government protest in Turkey

Performance artist Erdem Gunduz has become the new symbol of anti-government protests in Turkey after his eight-hour vigil in Taksim Square earned him the nicknames "the silent man" and "the standing man."

Posh boarding school principal proposes that porn star teach sex education to 'empower' students

Principal Mark Slater says wide-eyed kids at posh The Leys in Cambridge would benefit if X-rated actresses came in to tell their stories.

Katy: Russell Brand revealed divorce plans via text message

Sports

Madden: Dodgers' Donnie seeks calm in midst of a storm

If ever there was a fella who needed a hug and a warm welcome Tuesday, it was Don Mattingly, the favorite Yankee son who came home to the Bronx as manager of the last-place, $215 million Los Angeles Dodgers. And as his luck would have it, even that would have to wait another day, with rain forcing Wednesday’s day-night doubleheader at the Stadium.

Lawrence: Finals say for LeBron King rules court in fourth

The heat is off LeBron James until Thursday, when he steps into another pressure cooker, the first Game 7 he’s ever played in a Finals. No matter how it ends, it’s impossible to imagine Game 7 being any better than the epic show James and the Heat and Tim Duncan and the Spurs put on in Game 6.

Slumping Blackhawks captain needs be on Toews

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is finding out what the Rangers’ Rick Nash and the Penguins’ Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin learned earlier in these playoffs: The Bruins don’t give up much.

Altidore scores game-winner as U.S. defeats Honduras, 1-0

The U.S. national soccer team has not quite clinched its seventh straight World Cup berth, but the Americans are now very much in control of their CONCACAF qualifying group after a patient, 1-0 victory over Honduras in Rio Tinto, Utah.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bible-ranting NYC principal tells staff, 'I'll put on a vest like terrorists do and I'm going to blow you all up'

Neifi Juan Acosta, 56, made the frightening remark at a post-Hurricane Sandy meeting Nov. 2 at Intermediate School 232, according to several staff members who were present.

Miracle kitten survives 1,000-mile trip trapped in car’s engine compartment

If each cat has nine lives, this one just spent eight. A three-week old gray kitten survived by a whisker after being trapped inside a Honda Fit engine compartment for a 1,000 mile trip from Oregon to Santa Barbara, Calif.

Crusading journalist, put on probation after secretly trying to record Senator, a free man

James O'Keefe is back to muckraking, with a new book and fresh "Obamaphone" scandal as the "Ashton Kutcher of the Conservative movement" reaffirms his commitment to guerilla journalism.

Is Christie too bipartisan? Popular N.J. governor more popular with Democrats than Republicans: poll

New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie is more popular among Democrats than he is with members of his own party, a shocking new poll reveals.

BIG LEAGUE BLUNDER: ‘College’ misspelled at College World Series

Eagle-eyed Louisville Sports Report writer Howie Lindsay was the first to spot the mistake at TD Ameritrade Park — three L’s in ‘College’ — and of course tweeted a pic.

‘This was not acceptable’: Parents outraged after their wheelchair-bound son shoved off to the side in 2nd-grade class pic

Miles Ambridge (far right) is sitting in his wheelchair, placed off to the side of his 22 classmates, smiling wide and leaning in as he tries to get closer to his second-grade peers.

Woman fakes kidnapping because she was ‘intoxicated by fear’

A Massachusetts woman faked her own kidnapping because she was afraid of getting caught while driving under the influence,according to police.

Toddler who lost feet and ankles after dad accidentally ran her over with lawn mower takes first steps after horrific injury

They were just baby steps, but they were a giant leap forward in this little Florida girl's recovery. Two-year-old Ireland Nugent is standing on her own two feet again after taking her prosthetic leg replacements for their first spin.

Biden renews push for tougher gun control legislation: ‘We will be back’

Vice President Joe Biden unleashed a new push for gun control legislation Tuesday, demanding that the Senate take up the controversial issue once again.

‘What a half-witted idiot’: Airport worker chucking packages to ground caught on camera

And the award for worst airport worker goes to … a freight handler busted lobbing boxes onto a conveyor belt at China's Guangzhou airport.

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Taxi of Tomorrow: New York City taxi from past to future

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Twelve years later … Afghanistan takes control of its nation’s security from U.S.-led NATO forces ...

The announcement came amid a grim reminder of Afghanistan's daily violence. A few miles from where Karzai was speaking a bomb targeted a prominent lawmaker, missed him but killed three civilians.

Meet NASA’s eight newest astronauts who may help lead America’s first mission to Mars

NASA has eight new astronauts — its first new batch in four years. Among the lucky candidates: the first female fighter pilot to become an astronaut in nearly two decades.

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LITTLE MONSTER: Lady Gaga's dad rips Mayor Bloomberg on Twitter

Lady Gaga’s dad turned into a little monster on Twitter after health inspectors fined and downgraded his Manhattan restaurant.

SHOCK PHOTOS of Chad Johnson's ex's head wounds

Chad Johnson left quite the mark on his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada. Never-before-seen photos have now been released by TMZ of the infamous argument last year where Johnson, also known as Chad Ochocinco, head-butted his then wife in a domestic dispute.

Kim, baby girl get steady stream of visitors

Things got a little “psycho” in Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s luxe maternity suite Tuesday.

Lil Wayne goes into damage control over flag stomp

The often times controversial rapper tweeted early on Tuesday that the scene was not intentionally disrespectful.

Charlie Sheen reportedly quitting 'Anger Management' unless execs fire Selma Blair

Charlie Sheen isn't playing nice on the set of "Anger Management." The eccentric actor, 47, told producers Monday that he would walk off the FX show unless co-star Selma Blair was fired from the show, according to TMZ.

Brad Pitt on son's 'WWZ' cameo: 'He gets shot in the head multiple times'

Actor also says eldest sons loved zombie thriller based on Max L. Brooks' best-selling book.

Johnny Depp finally breaks silence about Vanessa Paradis split

The 50-year-old actor talks in the July 4 issue of Rolling Stone magazine about parting ways with his girlfriend of 14 years.

SEE IT: The wildest homes in the world

Whoa! From a house made entirely of legos to a home carved out of a cave, these crazy homes are sure to shock you!

Breathtaking photos capture surfer babes in Hawaii as they dive deep in search for the perfect wave

This breathtaking SEA-RIES of underwater photographs capture some real girl power as they slice through roaring waves in search of the perfect wave.

Hairy stocking the rage for girls in China

A hairy fashion accessory reportedly sold in China is said to be an unconventional tool to help ward off unwanted attention. "Super sexy, summertime anti-pervert full-leg-of-hair stockings, essential for all young girls going out," HappyZhangJiang posted on Sina Weibo, China's Twitter-like microblogging site.

Lone Ranger's Armie Hammer took wife to porn shop on their first date

In a candid interview with Playboy magazine, actor Armie Hammer revealed that he took his wife, model Elizabeth Chambers, to a porn shop on their first date.

REVIEW: Brad Pitt's new film should be titled World War Zzz

You know zombies are no longer C-list monsters when they fight A-list actors like Brad Pitt. But as zombie-fied as “World War Z” may be, it is no summer thriller. It’s an anemic actioner that fosters excitement like dead limbs as it lumbers toward a conclusion.

Singer Alexandra Stan claims manager-boyfriend beat her up

Romanian prosecutors said Tuesday they are investigating a popular singer's claim that she was beaten up by her manager-boyfriend after a dispute over money, prompting a rare debate about domestic violence in this conservative East European nation.

Facebook boosts organ donor registration

Over a single day last year, a new Facebook feature prompted more than 13,000 people to sign up as organ donors — more than 21 times the daily average, according to a new study.

PHOTOS: Brazilians storm streets to protest gov't fraud

Protesters descended on major Brazilian cities voicing disgruntlement about life in the country.

Best yearbook quote ever? Student honors Biggie Smalls in chemicals

Look out, Walter White, there’s a new badass science nerd in the lab.

Confidenti@l: All eyes on Kris Jenner at the Daytime Emmys

The Kardashian train is still going strong.

WNYW/Channel 5 taps Byron Harmon as news director

Channel 5 has a new news director: Byron Harmon, who was promoted from senior executive producer. The veteran newsman was also promoted to vice president.

Jennifer Aniston in no rush to wed Justin Theroux

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey on VH1's "The Gossip Table."

‘Everybody loved him’: Popular Daily News real estate reporter Jason Sheftell dies at 46

Sheftell will be laid to rest Thursday next to his deceased father.

Justin Bieber cleared in alleged hit-and-run with photographer

Relax, Bieberers, the pop star is in the clear.

Costliest invention ever? Alarm clock shreds cash if you oversleep

Seattle inventor Rich Olson came up with the crazy device.

Scott Disick stars in 'American Psycho' themed Kanye promo

Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend channels his inner Patrick Bateman.

Allen Iverson returns five children to ex-wife after abduction claim

Tawanna Iverson filed legal documents contending that the athlete was holding their children at a hotel.

Amy Adams: ‘I have no features without makeup’

Adams really relates to her alter ego Lois Lane.

Jay-Z, Beyonce celebrate 10th anniversary of 40/40 Club

The rapper's NYC club has something to celebrate.

Starbucks to post calorie counts nationwide

Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

Appetite for destruction: Axl Rose packs on pounds and walks with a cane

The bloom is off Axl Rose.

World’s first flying car goes up for sale for nearly $1M

Does it come with cabin crew? A bidding-war is stirring among high flying millionaires in a desperate move to snap up the world's first aeroplane car - which is up for sale for £600,000 (that’s nearly $1 million).

Urban Outfitters pulls prescription-bottle mugs over outrage

Urban Outfitters has decided to pull the plug on the confusing products.

CAPTURED: Sickening photos of Nigella Lawson having her throat grabbed

The TV chef appeared to have been choked by her husband.

A bad fit for Brad Pitt: Clothes would suit walking dead from ‘World War Z’

Brad Pitt was in New York on Monday to premiere his new zombie movie — and looked like his style needed to be brought back from the dead.

Olympic champ Greg Louganis to marry partner

Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall. People magazine says the 53-year-old Louganis will marry paralegal Johnny Chaillot.

PHOTOS: Leading lady: Meet the new Miss USA

Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was named Miss USA at the annual Miss USA pageant.

SSS-Sarah Palin skips through Gotham in sexy snakeskin heels

Palin returned to the FOX News airwaves.

U.S. News ranks 2013 best online bachelor's programs

Pursuing a bachelor's degree online is a great option for students who need to attend on their own time.

For pregnant women, one daily glass of wine OK: study

Pregnant women can drink up to one glass of wine a day without harming their child’s neurodevelopment, a new British study claims.

Is this what Kim and Kanye's daughter will look like?

Forensics artist creates image of child — first real photos may fetch up to $5M.

WOOF! Which of these hideous mutts is the world’s ugliest dog?

The annual show in California, USA, welcomes all dogs from pugs to terriers, sausage dogs and chihuahuas in an attempt to discover the worst-looking canine on Earth.

PHOTOS: Bruins shut out Blackhawks 2-0; take lead in Stanley Cup Finals

Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille both score for Bruins while Tuukka Rask shuts out the Blackhawks offense for 2-0 win in Game 3.

BABY BOOM: Kate and Wills' royal baby to bump British economy $400M

Sales of sought-after baby products are expected to soar with the birth of Prince William and Duchess Kate's first child.

Neil Patrick Harris to star in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

The Tonys' emcee will star in Broadway premiere in the spring of 2014.

Psychic predicts greatness for Kim & Kanye's baby

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

PHOTOS: Kim's ex Reggie Bush shows off baby daughter

The football star shares the first pic of his baby Briseis.

Chad Johnson released from jail after giving apology for slapping attorney's backside

The former NFL star goes free after stint in jail.

PHOTOS: Best and worst of Daytime Emmys red carpet

Check out all the looks from the award show.

Barreling ahead! Sony sets release dates for Spider-Man 3 & 4

With “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” still filming in New York City, Sony Pictures has already officially announced release dates for the third and fourth installments in the franchise.

Why is this fox's head stuck in a jar?

This fox cub found itself in a real jam when it got a glass jar stuck on its head.

Dave Chappelle to headline comedy tour

Chappelle is making his most substantial return to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour.

The Antisocial Network? New site keeps users away from friends

'Hell is Other People' uses Foursquare to pinpoint pals' check-ins on a map, then calculates 'optimally distanced locations' where you'll be able to dodge them.

PHOTOS: Spurs push Heat to brink in Game 5

The San Antonio Spurs seize control of the 2013 NBA Finals.

WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio sizzles in racy 'Wolf of Wall Street' trailer

Judging by the first trailer for the upcoming crime drama, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” hiring Leonardo DiCaprio was worth every penny.

‘Girl Meets World’ gets the green light from Disney

Disney Channel has ordered a full series of the next generation.

Al Jazeera America to launch 'America Tonight' news magazine

Al Jazeera America, the U.S.-based news channel that will launch later this year will air a one-hour current affairs magazine program.

Channing Tatum and wife share first photo of daughter

Tatum celebrated his very first Father's Day, sharing an adorable family photo with wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum.

Jay-Z announces new album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail'

The rapper unveiled plans for the album during Sunday's NBA Finals game.

'Curb' actor Jeff Garlin arrested for vandalism

Jeff Garlin was arrested for felony vandalism after allegedly smashing in several car windows.

PHOTOS: Amazing stunts at the Paris Air Show

The 2013 Paris Air Show commenced at Le Bourget Airport in north Paris.

REVIEW: CNN's 'New Day' not exactly breaking news

It may be a new day for CNN, but the network's new morning show feels a little bit like yesterday's news.

Black Sabbath's new album tops UK charts

Sabbath's album "13!" has given them a first British Number One album in nearly 43 years.

Food makers like the look of imperfection

Processed foods that look fake are a no-no with many brands.

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Miss USA beauty queens get naked for PETA

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

'Sandlot' stars reunite 20 years later

They grew up on screen, but sometimes fall off the map. See what your favorite pint-sized celebs look like as adults.

Uh-oh! Honey Boo Boo's mom hits the beach

We hate to burst your bubble, but even the rich and famous have body parts that should stay safely covered.

Ill grills: Celebrity teeth makeovers

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

Celebrity bridesmaids

The last thing any bride wants is to be upstaged on her big day, especially by an A-list friend! Check out which famous starlets have served as bridesmaids -- and even maids of honors -- at their best friends' nuptials.

Plastic People: Stars who overdo it with plastic surgery

These plastic surgery-loving stars are seemingly frozen in time. Take a look at Hollywood's most plastic people.

First look: Rob Lowe as JFK

Whether it's for the big screen's countless biopics or for a magazine spread, we bring you Tinseltown's most famous doppelgangers.

Tony Awards 2013: Best & worst dressed

Sure they can act, but can they dress well?! See what the stars wore on Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards, on June 9, 2013.

Rare views of New York City and Long Island from a seaplane

The Daily News took a trip on Whale Force One, a seaplane taking off in the water from the East River in Manhattan. Our destination was Sag Harbor to visit Watchcase, a new condominium built in an 1881 watch factory. Take a look at the breathtaking photos of the Big Apple and its surrounding islands from above.

Wackiest (and most delicious) donuts in America

Celebrate National Donut Day with the top 10 best fried dough treats in America ...

World Naked Bike Ride: Cyclists dare to bare for a cause

Nude cyclists took to the streets worldwide to partake in World Naked Bike Ride day on June 8, 2013.

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 ...

Sports

Streit gets four-year, $21 million deal from Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $21 million contract with impending unrestricted free-agent defenseman Mark Streit, according to TSN.

Clips pull plug on Doc-KG talks with Celtics

A complicated deal that would result in Doc Rivers coaching the Los Angeles Clippers may not ever happen.

Whoa, baby! Recruit uses infant to announce school pick

Derek Kief, a wide receiver from Cincinnati, announced his college choice in a unique way over the weekend, sharing a video on Twitter where he revealed his choice — Alabama — with the help of a very young Roll Tide fan.

Ex-Penn State players back Paterno family lawsuit

About 325 former Penn State players have signed a statement supporting the lawsuit filed by the family of former coach Joe Paterno and other former players seeking to overturn NCAA sanctions against the football program for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

MLB Power Rankings: Rangers and Yanks in a freefall

We obviously have to re-evaluate our opinion on the National League West. All season, we've felt the upstart Rockies and Padres are two cute, early-season success stories that will later simply fold and go away. Well, to use words we don't type very often: Maybe we were wrong.

	*HANK AARON*
	*ROBERTO CLEMENTE*
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	*AL KALINE*
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	*ICHIRO SUZUKI*
	*DAVE WINFIELD*

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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