MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

'SHUT THE F--- UP': Yankees GM LASHES out at Alex Rodriguez after disgraced slugger tweets he's ready to play ball

Alex Rodriguez has been sitting down all season. Now his general manager is telling him to shut up. According to a report, Brian Cashman said A-Rod should ‘shut the f--- up’ after learning of Rodriguez tweeting out his own progress. read full story »

'Make -or-break moment': Paula Deen braces for sit-down on 'Today' with Matt Lauer — can she save her career from N-word scandal?

Paula Deen knows her goose is cooked — but she’s not going down without a fight.

Gay man killed wife 'he was no longer in love with' for insurance money: prosecutors

A Chicago man is currently on trial for allegedly murdering his wife for insurance money after realizing he was no longer in love with her because he was gay.

Overweight woman bullied over thin boyfriend

A 25-year-old woman with a successful YouTube channel revealed that she has been taunted because she is overweight but has a thin, fit boyfriend. Gloria Shuri Nava, who reviews makeup and dishes out advice with a heavy dose of comedy, recently shared her story, and shot back at critics, in an article for Yahoo entitled "I'm Overweight and My Boyfriend's Not.

Russia slams U.S. for ‘unacceptable’ demand to extradite NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden

‘We consider the attempts to accuse Russia of violation of U.S. laws and even some sort of conspiracy ... absolutely ungrounded,’ says foreign minister.

Kim sets baby booby trap with fake pix

IRS workers bought porn, wine with agency cards

Poor oversight by the Internal Revenue Service allowed workers to use agency credit cards to buy wine for an expensive luncheon, dorky swag for managers’ meetings and, for one employee, romance novels and diet pills, an agency watchdog said Tuesday.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: The brokenhearted family of James Gandolfini visit the HBO office in Manhattan

The heartbroken family of TV mob boss James Gandolfini visited HBO’s midtown office Tuesday, with the actor’s funeral just two days away. Sisters Leta Gandolfini and Johanna Antonacci stopped by the office of the cable channel that aired “The Sopranos” as details emerged about the service planned for Thursday at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.

Can you tell me how to get to the unemployment line? Sesame Street Workshop cuts 10% of workforce

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the beloved public television show “Sesame Street,” will give the boot to 10% of its staffers as part of an overhaul on Monday, the Daily News has learned.

Lupica: Serena, the queen, plays like King James

She is Serena Williams, 32 in September, working on 32 wins in a row now in women’s tennis, which means she is to her sport what LeBron James is to his.

‘Killer Nanny’ jailhouse interview with the Daily News could undermine insanity defense

The "killer nanny" opened a can of worms when she opened her mouth to speak with the Daily News. A Manhattan prosecutor suggested Tuesday that suspect Yoselyn Ortega revealed a firm grasp of her legal situation by cutting short an exclusive jailhouse interview with a News reporter.

Business scofflaws allowed to slide on parking tickets: NYC controller

New York City is letting companies that rack up thousands of dollars in parking tickets slide on fines, a new audit finds. An air conditioning company, McQuay New York, has racked up a $161,240 debt — including fines as old as from 2004, the audit by City Controller John Liu said. Another firm, Aztec Metal Maintenance, had $60,647 in fines with the oldest citations dating to 2005.

Michael Jackson's mom retains co-custody of his daughter

On the fourth anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, the California judge who demanded a review of his troubled daughter’s care in light of her attempted suicide said Monday he has decided against stripping her grandmother and uncle of custody.

Cop killer Ronell Wilson forges a shady plan

The chief witness against Ronell Wilson testified Tuesday that the cop killer asked him to tell the jury they had a “rough upbringing” to help him weasel out of the death penalty.

WATCH as hysterical airline passenger gets dragged off flight after she refuses to put away her cell phone

Lindsay Capri Bien-Aime, 21, unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade on agents and attendants in front of her toddler son after they tried to escort her off the plane at Fort Lauderdale airport.

Nelson Mandela lingers in critical condition as S. Africa fears worst

South Africans passed by Mandela’s home in a Johannesburg suburb and said they were praying for the 94-year-old after the president urged the country to send their wishes to the “father of democracy."

Apple’s Steve Wozniak pro-Snowden, sour on NSA

Add a Silicon Valley legend to the list of Edward Snowden’s supporters. Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak, who invented the Apple I and II computers, told the Daily News on Tuesday that Snowden’s leaks regarding the National Security Agency’s surveillance capabilities show that freedom in the U.S. is “just a joke."

WHO'S A WEINER NOW? Anthony atop the latest mayoral poll... nice job, NY!

A stunning new poll shows that Anthony Weiner has upended the mayor’s race, pulling ahead of all other candidates just a month after entering the campaign.

Cameron and Kate sizzle in SoHo

'Whitey' Bulger witness makes key admission

FBI agents and defense attorneys traded terse words Tuesday as testimony about James (Whitey) Bulger’s alleged role as an agency rat continued in the third week of his racketeering trial.

Dead to ‘rights’: Supremes KO key part of landmark ’65 voting act

In a 5-4 decision Tuesday, the court struck down as unconstitutional a section of the law that determined which states and communities needed advance approval from the Justice Department for proposed election changes, such as voter identification laws.

Two-faced Kremlin plays Snowden spy game well: Interpreter Magazine editor

A schoolboyish prank best describes the actions of Russian officialdom and Russian state media in convincing a global news corps that Edward Snowden, the NSA leaker turned international fugitive, was aboard a Russian commercial airliner en route to Cuba. He wasn’t on the plane.

Charges dropped against EMT who merely called 911 as pregnant woman died

The Brooklyn EMT who didn’t want to interrupt a coffee break with a boyfriend to tend to a dying, pregnant woman was cleared of criminal charges Tuesday after a top EMS chief who had supported her prosecution did an about-face, saying she didn’t violate departmental rules, prosecutors said.

Nine more NYPD cops reprimanded for speaking Spanish

Officer Jessenia Guzman is not the only Spanish-speaking cop to face consequence under the NYPD’s controversial English-only policy. A total of nine Hispanic officers have been cited for running afoul of the policy, a national Latino police organization said Tuesday.

Kate Moss looks worse for wear after night out

Hurricane Sandy death toll rises by one: Man found drowned in his home months after superstorm

The medical examiner’s office revealed that a Queens man found dead five months after the storm had drowned in his home.

Supreme Court strikes down key part of Voting Rights Act, saying 'our country has changed'

The 5-4 decision leaves in distinct limbo the historic 1965 law that opened the voting booth to millions of mostly African-Americans voters who had been shafted.

Delta CEO gives up seat on overbooked flight, allowing mom trying to see ailing child on board

Richard Anderson shuffled into the cockpit for the Washington, D.C., to Atlanta flight so Jessie Frank could board and later collect her girl from a camp for kids with Type 1 Diabetes.

Ammo maker hopes his ‘pork’ bullets send Jihadists to hell

An Idaho ammunition maker has introduced pork into their bullets, meant, the manufacturer says, as a deterrent against Islamist terrorists who are forbidden by religion to eat pig.

Union to blame for keeping perverts in schools: Walcott

If you're angry that pervert teachers can’t be fired from city schools, blame the teachers union. It’s their fault, railed Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott.

Mormon missionaries scale back door-to-door proselytizing in favor of social media

Recognizing the world has changed, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders announced that missionaries will do less door-to-door proselytizing.

Federal official is evasive as he is pressed by Sen. Rand Paul on whether the government has given communities money to buy surveillance drones

WASHINGTON — If it buzzes like a drone… Questioned Tuesday on whether Uncle Sam has given local communities money to buy surveillance drones, a top Department of Homeland Security official showed off his own evasive maneuvers.

One dead after early-morning gas explosion completely destroys condo in Maine

A gas explosion at a condominium complex Tuesday morning leveled one unit and spread insulation and other debris in at least 10 neighbors' yards and streets. One person was missing.

Preservationists cry, 'Save the Worldport!'

A group of preservationists is fighting to save the iconic flying saucer terminal at Kennedy Airport from the wrecking ball.

Proposed medical malpractice rule change fails in Albany

Lavern’s Law has died in Albany without the support of State Senate leader Dean Skelos, despite a record 30 senators who were ready to vote for the bill.

'THEIR WORLD'S TURNED UPSIDE DOWN RIGHT NOW': Cops hunt for N.J. home invasion maniac who mercilessly beat woman as attack has neighbors scrambling to install security systems

The woman's 3-year-old daughter sat on the couch during the ordeal, helpless as her mother suffered a vicious beating at the hands of the 5-foot-11, 210-pound suspect.

Barnes & Noble's e-book business stumbles

Barnes & Noble is turning a page on its Nook business. The New York-based bookseller said it would quit making its own color tablets as the digital business continued to produce red ink.

Oregon governor candidate admits to fraudently selling Facebook shares

Craig Berkman, former gubernatorial candidate in Oregon, pleads guilty to defrauding investors with fake Facebook shares before the social network's first public offering.

I'm not a racist! Gosselin responds to 'slanted' eye pic controversy

Ecuador's complicated ties with U.S. complicate Snowden case

With Edward Snowden stuck in Moscow and Washington pushing hard for his return, many Ecuadoreans began realizing Tuesday that this small country's deep economic ties with the U.S. could make it the one with the most to lose in the high-stakes international showdown over the National Security Agency leaker.

Alyssa Milano stuns on Maxim cover

High-powered defense lawyer seen at Aaron Hernandez's home

There was a new face at New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's house Tuesday afternoon. James L. Sultan, a prominent defense attorney, paid a visit to Hernandez's residence for about 30 minutes.

SEE IT: Bikini-clad thief caught on camera raiding two Houston homes

Home security footage shows the brazen bandit pulling up to a Kings Lake Estate home in a yellow convertible Mustang.

McKesson CEO to get $159M retirement ‘gold mine’

His golden years are going to be much more golden than yours. John Hammergren, the 54-year-old chairman and CEO of McKesson Corp., has set a mind-boggling new record for the largest retirement package in U.S. corporate history: $159 million.

Two NYC sanitation workers who shared $10 tip slapped with $2,000 fines for violating rules

The city’s Conflict of Interest Board handed down the punishment against Robert Bracone, a municipal sanitation worker for 26 years, and Rene Torres, a 23-year veteran of the Sanitation Department.

Brothers, ages 5 and 7, steal grandmother's car and crash it

Cops in the Netherlands were stunned to find the tiny terrors near the wreckage in Bloemendaal after a one-mile misadventure. Thankfully, both were unhurt.

Australian man beats rap for crossing the street too slowly

James Classen, 33, of Perth fought the law and won, but only after spending hundreds in airfare to fly to hearings in Adelaide, 1,700 miles from home, to beat a $40 fine.

Film criticizes war on drugs, gives how-to on dealing

Drug-dealing is like any business: There’s risk, there’s reward, and now there’s a how-to guide for those eager to get rich or die trying.

June 13 storm triggered East Coast tsunamis

The tsunami was observed June 13 at more than 30 tide gages along the East Coast, Bermuda and Puerto Rico, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

EXCLUSIVE: Bonanno family names 'The Nose' as new boss

The Bonanno crime family has picked a new leader — The Nose. Devastated by federal prosecutions but not dead, the beleaguered New York City-based crime family is quietly rebuilding.

SHOCKING VIDEO captures woman's horrifying death by runaway shopping car at a Shanghai supermarket

Closed-circuit recordings show the woman as she came to the bottom of a modified escalator meant to allow shoppers to transport carts between floors. As she finishes her descent, a second cart flies onto the screen and down the incline.

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Hermann confident she can lead RU past scandal

Controversial new Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann says she's the right person for the job in the wake of the abuse scandal that brought down her predecessor.

At Wimbledon, American men are on the verge of extinction

It's a trick question, yet revealing at the same time: Who is the top-seeded American man at Wimbledon in the main singles draw? You might have guessed Sam Querrey, at No. 19, or John Isner, No. 21.

Former Cub star Wood finds dead body in Chicago

Former Chicago Cubs phenom Kerry Wood discovered a dead body while paddle boarding in Belmont Harbor in Chicago police said, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune. The former flame-thrower who rocketed to fame with as the 1988 National League Rookie of the Year was out at about 11 a.m. when he came across the floating body and immediately called 911.

Women's U.S. Open: Steady as Lewis goes

She's not quite at the Phil Mickelson stage yet, but like the man who just missed at Merion, Stacy Lewis is missing something on her resume. Despite being higher than any American in the world rankings, Lewis is still seeking her first U.S. Women’s Open title. As the tournament comes to Sebonack Golf Club in the Hamptons this week, she feels she’s better equipped than ever to win one.

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Miley gives dad ultimatum: Tell the truth … or else!

Monica Lewinsky memorabilia is up for sale — everything from her old lingerie to ancient M&Ms from the Clinton White House — But where's THE blue dress?

It's been 17 years since Monica Lewinsky created a White House scandal, and now the infamous intern's negligée is up for sale.

Senate confirms Pritzker as Commerce Secretary

The Senate Tuesday confirmed billionaire business executive Penny Pritzker to be commerce secretary, filling a vacancy that has stood since John Bryson resigned last summer.

The cookie is crumbling: Girl Scouts face $347 million deficit

Given the friction and financial woes facing the Girl Scouts these days, perhaps it's time for a giant friendship circle.

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: James Gandolfini paid an eerie visit to the Vatican's Book of the Dead just hours before heart attack

The star of “The Sopranos” and his son Michael spent at least an hour taking in the mummies and studying the hieroglyphics emblazoned on the coffins — ancient texts drawn directly from the ominous book that describe the journey of the newly dead into the underworld.

Much of country under heat wave Tuesday

Triple-digit temperatures are creating ripe conditions for wildfires and forcing the Border Patrol to ramp up efforts to rescue immigrants succumbing to the stifling heat while crossing the border.

Searching for a hero: Parents try to find one-armed woman who saved daughter from drowning

The mysterious woman is being credited for rescuing the drowning 4-year-old girl during an early birthday celebration at Allatoona Lake outside Atlanta on Saturday.

Kickstarter Poetry Drone campaign: Using the planes to drop poems of peace worldwide

Roughly 50 years after a young protester placed a single flower into the barrel of a National Guardsman’s rifle a California poet is turning again to flower power — and unmanned drones — to protest war.

The joke's on this prankster, literally, as he gets stuck inside cone

The prankster was trying to cheer up shoppers in Hemel Hempstead, England, by walking around with the cone perched on top of his head.

SEE IT: Heidi Klum removing Seal tattoo

Dita Von Teese flaunts her figure

Taliban fighters in military-style uniforms with false papers unleash car bomb outside Afghan presidential palace

Militants bluffed their way through two checkpoints on their way to Afghanistan's presidential palace before jumping out of their explosives-packed vehicle.

Democrat Ed Markey wins John Kerry’s Senate seat

Longtime Democratic Rep. Edward Markey has won a special election in Massachusetts to succeed John Kerry in the U.S. Senate.

'That's disgusting, that's just so terrible': Airline forgets toilet paper for 10-hour flight

Passengers on last Sunday's 10-hour flight from San Francisco were told to use what they'd brought on board themselves if they wanted to clean up after a bathroom break.

Hurricane Cosme strengthens in the Pacific near Mexico

The hurricane's maximum sustained winds Tuesday morning are near 75 mph (120 kph) with some additional strengthening possible during the day.

Teenage boy trying to beat the heat drowns while going for a swim on class trip to park

An end-of-the-school-year class trip ended with a tragedy when the 16-year-old died after going off for a dip in a lake at Bear Mountain State Park, authorities said.

Obama takes on power plant emissions as part of climate plan

President Barack Obama will kick-start a global climate agenda on Tuesday with a plan to limit carbon pollution from all U.S. power plants that is sure to face opposition from the coal industry, many business groups and Republican lawmakers.

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LAPD hunt for gunman who shot two detectives outside police station

Two LAPD detectives were ambushed by a gunman outside the Wilshire Police Station in Los Angeles, sparking a 25-block manhunt, authorities say.

BP to launch ad campaign fighting settlements from 2010 Gulf spill

BP is placing a full-page advertisement in three of the nation's largest newspapers on Wednesday as the company mounts an aggressive campaign to challenge what could be billions of dollars in settlement payouts to businesses following its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Look out below! Extremely rare $230,000 British supercar gets covered in white paint by a sloppy construction crew

Photographed on the streets of London, this paint-splattered Marcos Mantis convertible has more than 500-horsepower and is one of only a few dozen ever built.

CARES program helps struggling students graduate from high school

Moet Fontanez used to be paralyzed by fear. The 18-year-old from Harlem is a survivor of domestic violence. She was bullied when she was younger and the trauma of those difficult life experiences left this young woman anxious and depressed.

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Film review: Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx shine in 'White House Down'

Roland Emmerich, the filmmaker whose symphonies of smash have included “Independence Day, “Godzilla” and “2012,” throws every clunky blockbuster cliché into “White House Down.”

Broadway to dim its marquees for James Gandolfini

Theater marquees along the Great White Way will go dark for one minute Wednesday night to honor James Gandolfini six days after his tragic death. The memorial is set for 8 p.m.

Texas cheerleader hauls in 72-pound catfish ... with her bare hands!

Marching on stage in a pink tank-top and cowboy boots with a massive catfish wriggling over her shoulder, Lucy Millsap of Lake Tawakoni, Texas, turned more than a few heads.

Kristen Stewart: James Gandolfini's death 'gutted me'

Former "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart added her fond recollection of James Gandolfini to the many tributes celebrities have offered to the late actor. The actress, 23, starred with Gandolfini in the 2010 indie flick "Welcome to the Rileys," and opened up on Tuesday about his unexpected death.

Brandi Glanville ‘far from a lady,’ says talk show host John Kerwin

Brandi Glanville is rarely rendered speechless. Yet after TV talk show host John Kerwin revealed details of their hot date, including how the former reality star has an STD, Glanville, 40, has remained tight lipped.

WATCH: 'The Counselor' trailer debuts

"If your definition of a friend is someone who will die for you, you don't have any friends." That's the ominous line, spoken by Brad Pitt, that opens the first teaser for the Ridley Scott-directed Cormac McCarthy-penned "The Counselor."

How to avoid health hazards at the beach

Every year, millions of Americans flock to the beach as a fun, low-cost way to escape the summer heat for a few hours or a long weekend. Though the seaside undeniably offers its share of escapist pleasures, it also plays host to some unique dangers of its own.

LIFE magazine capture life in Europe before and after the historic D-Day invasion in 1944

Many never-before-published photos from LIFE magazine photographer Frank Scherschel capture life in Europe before and after the historic D-Day invasion in 1944 ...

Lock, stock and steaming … action hero Jason Statham has to be transported home after night of boozing

“He was drunk as f— and hitting on the girls,” according to one source, who tells Confidenti@l the young good Samaritan walked the tough-guy actor past surprised doormen and “dumped him in the lift” before getting back into the taxi and pulling away with the women.

HOLDING COURT: From Maria Sharapova to Caroline Wozniacki check out these hottest tennis players on the planet

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Paula Deen's sons: She's not a racist

Paula Deen's son Bobby Deen is staunchly shooting down accusations that his mother is a racist, calling it "character assassination." Speaking to CNN, Bobby Deen, 43, said the allegations brought against the disgraced television chef are undeniably false.

‘Groomzillas’ on the rise as men take active role in wedding planning: survey

The annual David's Bridal "What's On Brides' Minds" survey revealed that 83% of grooms are now taking a hands-on approach to wedding-related decision making, setting the stage for the rise of another breed of nuptial-planning perfectionist — the Groomzilla.

Chris Brown slapped with hit-and-run charge

Chris Brown has another hit on his hands.The R&B singer has been charged with a criminal hit-and-run after failing to give proper information when he got into a minor accident in May, TMZ reports.

Kate Moss gets wild for Versace

Supermodel Kate Moss appears in a new Versace campaign shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

Paula Deen defended by Glenn Beck

Conservative firebrand Glenn Beck is stewing over the heat that's been turned up on TV chef Paula Deen. Beck took to his web show on Blaze.com Monday to denounce the uproar over the Southern sovereign of saturated fat’s admission of having used the n-word in the past.

Worst Room blog chronicles ads for most pitiful NYC living spaces

Beds in closets. Tents in the basement. Ceilings so low you can’t stand. On his quest for a new apartment, Ryan Nethery has seen it all. The 25-year-old freelance cinematographer chronicles New York’s lowliest living spaces with the Worst Room blog, a collection of appalling rooms for rent posted on Craigslist.

‘Under the Dome’ premiere draws 13.14 million viewers

The CBS show, about a small town mysteriously sealed inside a giant translucent dome, opened this summer to compete with cable original programming.

French actor Gerard Depardieu involved in car accident

French actor Gerard Depardieu was involved in a car accident in Moscow on Tuesday when a taxi rammed into a Mercedes carrying him in his adopted homeland of Russia, where he is filming a movie.

Josh Hutcherson makes a scene with his co-star

Lights, camera, romance! It's no surprise that actors who have chemistry on-screen find themselves falling in love once the cameras are turned off. Take a look at some of Hollywood's hottest couples on- and off-screen.

Shortest Hollywood marriages

Take a look at some of the shortest unions in Hollywood. These couples were saying 'I don't' just mere weeks after saying 'I do'.

Mick Jagger rips President Obama on spy program

Mick Jagger isn’t satisfied with the President. The aging Rolling Stones frontman ripped Obama during a concert Monday night in Washington, blasting the commander-in-chief for the government’s recently disclosed surveillance programs.

Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise honor Jerry Bruckheimer at star ceremony

Filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer was joined by famous friends Johnny Depp and Tom Cruise at the Monday ceremony celebrating his induction to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Katy Perry just can't quit John Mayer

These hot and cold duos just can't make up their mind when it comes to love.

SEE IT: Watson rips caddie after bad shot

Instead of throwing his club after a bad shot on Sunday, Bubba Watson threw his caddie. Right under the bus.

Broadway to dim marquees for James Gandolfini

Broadway is honoring a guy better known for riding on the New Jersey Turnpike. Theater marquees along the Great White Way will go dark for one minute Wednesday night to honor actor James Gandolfini six days after his tragic death. The memorial is set for 8 p.m.

PHOTOS: Remembering the King of Pop four years after his death

Take a look back at Michael Jackson's prolific career.

Steve Wozniak on 'Jobs' movie: 'I don't know how accurate it will be'

The Daily News spoke with the millionaire inventor about the biopic.

Did Kim trick friends with fake baby photos?

Kardashian apparently played a trust game with her friends.

Kimye's baby is 'amazing,' says grandma Kris Jenner

Jenner is a proud grandmother for the third time.

Amy Winehouse died of eating disorder: brother

The singer’s brother believes bulimia, not substance abuse, is to blame for her death.

Holly Madison flashes massive engagement ring in Vegas

Madison officially got engaged to Pasquale Rotella.

‘Mad Men’ Season 6 finale draws 2.7M viewers

The episode matched last season's record high.

Mumford & Sons bassist will play post-brain surgery

Ted Dwane has recovered well enough from brain surgery to appear with them this weekend.

Halle Berry to testify for anti-paparazzi bill

The bill would reclassify unsolicited photographs of celebrities' children as harassment.

How not to drive everyone crazy on road trips

Another summer, another shot at the Great American Road Trip.

Mick Jagger rips President Obama on spy program

Jagger isn’t satisfied with the President.

TLC replaces Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in 'Waterfalls' remake

The girl group decided to re-release a 20th anniversary version of their hit song.

Liam Neeson nears $20M deal for 'Taken 3': report

How much are Liam Neeson’s “particular set of skills” worth?

'Star Wars' creator George Lucas ties the knot

Lucas, 69, walked down the aisle with Hobson, 44, at his Skywalker Ranch.

Blinded by love? Kanye praises Kim's fashion sense

Kanye West expressed admiration for Kim Kardashian's trailblazing fashion sense.

'Full House' star files for separation from husband

Jodie Sweetin, who has been married three times, cited irreconcilable differences.

Drunk driving charges against 'Hunger Games' actor dropped

Police said Wright, 47, was driving while intoxicated in NYC.

Tiki calls Sapp an 'idiot' for attacking Strahan

Warren Sapp has made it clear that he doesn't think highly of the ex-Giants pass-rusher.

PHOTOS: Patti Stanger looking fab at 52

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Chris Brown accused of attacking ANOTHER woman

The short-fused singer shoved the victim to the ground at a nightclub: report.

PHOTOS: The best entries at World's Ugliest Dog Contest 2013

Check out the unsightly dogs who competed.

Richard Matheson, author of 'I Am Legend,' dead at 87

Richard Matheson died Sunday at the age of 87.

Review: Sony tablet is leanest, meanest on the market

Meet the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, the slimmest 10-inch tab in the ever-crowded tablet market.

Victoria Beckham as you've never seen her before

The secret behind getting Victoria Beckham to smile is none other than her dashing husband David. The former major league soccer star posted a photo of his wife showing off her pearly whites while laughing on Facebook Sunday with the caption, “See, I told you she smiles.”

The wrong stuff: NKOTB fans beat down Aaron Carter

It wasn’t a robbery — Carter says the fight stemmed from a territory feud.

Paris suicide try not 'the first time': report

Jackson reportedly tried to take her own life before the suicide attempt that landed her in the hospital.

McDonald’s drops halal McNuggets after $700K suit

Some Muslim customers are definitely not lovin’ it.

ULTRA rare Honus Wagner baseball card on display at NY Public Library

The card will be on display through the month of July in honor of CitiField’s All-Star Game.

AMAZING PHOTOS from around the world

The most striking news photos from across the globe.

SEE IT: LeBron, Heat have to duck overpasses during parade

King James couldn’t even stand tall at his own parade.

Justin Bieber banned for life from Indoor Skydiving

The singer reportedly left without paying or Instagraming about his visit.

Jim Carrey rips his film, 'Kick-Ass 2,' for violent scenes

The actor told his 10.8 million Twitter followers on that he cannot support the film post-Newtown.

PHOTOS: Calgary Saddledome left under water by floods

Stunning photos show the destruction inside the building.

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True crime: Actors who have played real-life killers on the big screen

Obsessive girlfriends, abusive husbands and serial killers all make for a solid and compelling Lifetime movie. But what makes a movie even better? When the story happened in real life. Check out these celebrities who've taken a turn as a real-life serial killer.

Stunning views from inside an airplane cockpit

The spectacular scapes that unfold in front of a plane are rarely seen, but one Dubai-based airline captain has invited the world into his office.

Lauren Hutton modeling shots from 1962

Sultry nude snapshots, part of the Guccione Collection Auction, show Hutton as a 19-year-old model still trying to break into the industry in 1962 ...

Erin Brady wins Miss USA 2013

America has a new leading lady! Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was named Miss USA at the annual Miss USA 2013 pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 16, 2013.

Boring work day? Take a tour of the 'desk safari'

Sure, sometimes working in an office can feel more like you're working in a zoo, but the newest internet craze has taken a wild day at work to another level! These clever shots by office goofballs involve matching up a coworker's face with a wild animal's body.

Inside the Brooklynettes open auditions

The Brooklynettes held open auditions for their 2013-2014 dance team at LIU Brooklyn on June 15, 2013.

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing! Awkward Father's Day photos

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Famous fathers with their children

It's Father's Day and as is often the case, pictures speak louder than words — especially when relating a dad's love and pride for his children. Through the years, Daily News photographers have captured that special bond.

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 ...

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

ACC joins Pinstripe Bowl with N.Y. market in mind

The Atlantic Coast Conference and the Pinstripe Bowl announced the six-year deal that begins in 2014. The union may predict a rise to prominence for both the ACC on the New York stage and the Pinstripe Bowl on the national stage.

Clippers make Rivers hiring official

Doc Rivers is the Los Angeles Clippers’ new coach and senior vice president of basketball operations. The Clippers finalized the championship-winning coach’s move from the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after weeks of negotiations and reversals.

At Wimby, Nadal the only big name to go down

There were no surprises for the other big names: Defending champion Roger Federer, bidding for a record eighth Wimbledon title, and second-seeded Andy Murray both won in straight sets on Centre Court.

Torts lands new coaching job with Canucks: report

The Canucks reportedly will introduce John Tortorella as their new head coach, 27 days after his firing in New York and just four days after the Blueshirts officially presented ex-Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault as Tortorella's successor.

Champion Heat parade through Miami

Chris Bosh held the NBA championship trophy, LeBron James stood atop a double-decker bus with a cigar in his mouth, and Chris Andersen flapped his arms in a nod to his “Birdman” moniker. The NBA champion Miami Heat were in quite a mood to party on Monday.

Bergeron leaves hospital, but status unclear for Game 6

Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli says forward Patrice Bergeron was discharged from a Chicago hospital and was expected to fly home with the team Sunday morning. Bergeron was injured in the second period of Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Boston Marathon winner returns medal to honor victims

The champion of the men’s 2013 Boston Marathon returned his winner’s medal to Mayor Thomas Menino on Sunday to honor the city and those killed and injured in the bombings near the finish line of one of the world’s top running events.

McCarron: By George, Yanks should get Manny!

Oh, to have back the days of the impulsive Yankee acquisition, that moment when George Steinbrenner had had enough — or some underling acted out of fear of an inevitable Boss eruption — and grabbed for a player who might be a jolt of adrenaline for a listing Bronx squad.

Danish driver Simonsen dead after Le Mans crash

Danish driver Allan Simonsen died Saturday following a crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the first driver fatality at the high-speed endurance event since 1997. Race organizers said the 34-year-old Simonsen was taken to the hospital after his Aston Martin No. 95 crashed about 10 minutes into the race.

The Score: NFL rookies should hear from Pacman's victim

He is no longer “Pacman.” He is no longer a punk with a predilection for bar brawls and drug busts. He is a changed man, he says, a good father, a good husband, a community asset, a mentor to youth. The makeover of Bengals cornerback Adam Jones has begun.

Check out the stunning snapshots making up the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest submissions

The 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is quickly coming to an end, but there's no shortage of incredible pictures from across the globe. read full story »

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