MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: HE 'DIDN'T HAVE THE B---S TO SHOOT!' Gutsy NYC woman called thug's bluff as he pointed gun to her head

Anna Graham, 54, was smoking a cigarette by her unlocked car parked in front of her Grand St. apartment building when two muggers approached her about 1 a.m. on July 3, she told the Daily News. read full story »

SGT. SCOUNDREL: U.S. Army base inspector charged with stealing identities of soldiers fighting overseas — even one KIA

James Robert Jones was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. and in charge of investigating misconduct — instead he allegedly took advantage of soldiers off to war to take out personal loans to pad his pockets.

16-year-old half brother suspected of murdering missing autistic boy, 11, after body found in shallow grave

A 16-year-old family member has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the case of a missing 11-year-old autistic boy in Southern California, police said Wednesday.

Eccentric transgender heiress, 60, to get the boot out of swank co-op for bad smoking habit

A judge gave a celebrity-studded Central Park West co-op the green light to evict kooky, chain-smoking transgender heiress Diane Wells in a ruling issued Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court.

San Francisco crash pilot was 'blinded by light' before failing to land Asiana Flight 214

The trainee pilot of Asiana Flight 214 told investigators he was blinded by light seconds before impact at San Francisco Airport Saturday.

Zimmerman defense rests as wannabe cop declines to testify during Trayvon Martin murder trial

George Zimmerman opted not to take the stand Wednesday as the defense in his second-degree murder trial rested.

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Yankees Captain Derek Jeter will return to lineup Thursday vs. Royals: report

On Thursday Derek Jeter will wear the pinstripes for the first time since suffering a broken ankle against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the 2012 ALCS, according to a FoxSports.com report.

Randy Travis suffers stroke while in surgery after congestive heart failure

Country music star Randy Travis appears to be doing better but remains in critical condition with congestive heart failure, doctors said Wednesday.

He got his yellow jersey early: Cyclist Mark Cavendish doused with urine at Tour de France

The British cyclist was doused with urine by a crazed spectator during the eleventh stage of the Tour de France Tuesday.

Casey Anthony’s parents hold YARD SALE to hawk toys and teddy bears belonging to dead granddaughter

Pink and purple heart-shaped lockets, tiny combs and teddy bears were among the kiddie items sold at a yard sale held by the parents of Casey Anthony.

KISS THIS: Boston bombing suspect puckers up for family members as he pleads NOT GUILTY to 30 terror charges

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 30 counts including use of a weapon of mass destruction to kill.

'My soon-to-be ex-wife has gotten into my house ... She's brandishing a gun': Former pitcher Kris Benson 911 tape revealed

Those were among Benson's first words on the recording that was released Wednesday - two days after Anna Benson was arrested in trying to rob the once-mighty righty of $30,000 at gunpoint.

Rage-filled Wall Street trader pummeled fitness model after he jumped in her car and demanded a ride home: lawsuit

Sahara Walsh, 29, says Quintano Downes jumped into the backseat of the car at 3:50 a.m. on April 18 and demanded a ride.

Cleveland kidnapping victims shared emotional, happy reunion during filming of 'thank you' video

The women allegedly held captive for a decade by a fiendish former school bus driver had an emotional reunion July 2 when they filmed a “thank you” video for all their supporters.

Quebec train derailment: Engineer didn’t properly set hand brakes, railway chief says

The engineer on the runaway train that leveled much of a Quebec town with a deadly blast apparently didn’t properly set the hand brakes.

How did they survive? Two flight attendants in back of Asiana Flight 214 ejected from plane on impact

The pair were thrown onto the runway when the plane slammed into a seawall and lost its tail during a crash landing at San Francisco International airport, the head of the NTSB said.

Foul ball! Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin charged with groping woman on her hospital bed

A San Francisco Giants pitcher accused of touching a woman’s breast at a Las Vegas hospital earlier this year now faces a lewdness charge.

NSA leaker didn't give Russia or China top secret information: report

A Guardian journalist at the center of a series of revelations about the National Security Agency's sweeping surveillance programs says Edward Snowden, told him he never gave away data.

'The Biggest Loser' star sued — for gaining weight

'The 21-year-old girl I was ... is gone': Sex-assault victim confronts her attacker in court

A sex assault victim wept uncontrollably as she told deranged stranger Lawrence Elliot at his sentencing hearing that his attack on her left her a shell of herself.

Tech companies say devices may soon be embedded in bodies, smartphones are here to stay

Leading tech companies believe Google Glass is simply the beginning and while smartphones will continue to dominate consumers' digital lives, we could all soon be carrying devices inside our bodies.

Texas House approves controversial abortion bill after historic filibuster

The Texas House approved new abortion limits Wednesday in a second special session, less than two weeks after Senate Republicans failed to finish work on the bill amid a filibuster and raucous protests.

Mom gathers 100,000 petitions to free her teen son jailed for making dead kids joke online

All joking aside, this mother wants her son back. A mother's online petition garnered more than 100,000 signatures pleading for her 19-year-old son's freedom after his dreadful attempt at humor.

Washington, D.C., considers bill to decriminalize marijuana after leading nation in pot arrests

Washington, D.C.’s city council will vote on a measure that would decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, making it a civil violation punishable with a fine of $100.

Texas women who go to Mexico for cheap plastic surgery say they returned disfigured and near death

The two women had recently lost a lot of weight and decided to go under the knife at the Jerusalem Hospital in Tijuana to remove the excess skin. The $5,000 procedures were anything but a bargain.

Ex-con accused of holding woman hostage for a week, forcing her to have sex with a dog and repeatedly injecting her with heroin

Justin Mustafa, 24, pleaded not guilty to several assault-related charges in Falmouth District Court and remains held without bond.

Whitey Bulger and his one-time protegé-turned-rat trade F-bombs in explosive courtroom exchange

Bulger’s and his one-time protégé Kevin Weeks hurled insults and profanity at each other Tuesday after Weeks called the mobster and his former partner ‘the two biggest rats.’

Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani says political correctness by White House hurts nation's ability to stop terror attacks

Giuliani told Congress Wednesday that “political correctness” by the Obama administration may have thwarted efforts to stop the Boston Marathon bombing.

Classless Bieber relieves himself in restaurant kitchen

Canadian rail company claims grieving mom owes $500K over crash that killed her son

A grieving mother was looking for some closure as the anniversary of her son’s death in a train collision inched closer. Instead, she was hit with a $500,000 lawsuit for the inconvenience that his death caused the Canadian National Railway.

Marathon man Steve Neibergall completes 100th race in Kenya — and has now run on all SEVEN continents

After 100 marathons on all seven continents, Steve Neibergall is finally taking the time to slow down. The 52-year-old Safeway executive, who lives in Annapolis, just completed the Safaricom Marathon in Kenya.

Real life Bonnie and Clyde: Woman takes nude swim to distract neighbor from robbery

A Tennessee woman distracted her neighbor by taking a naked dip in his pool so that her husband could rob the home, police said.

Knife-attack suspect who fell ill after NYPD arrest died in holding cell waiting four hours for ambulance

Angel Cordero, 39, was arrested Thursday at roughly 4 a.m. after allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a knife on Myrtle Ave. near Carlton Ave. in Fort Greene.

A load of ship! Captain in deadly Costa Concordia cruise crash was 'lightly thrown off' boat and did not abandon passengers: lawyer

Francesco Schettino is charged with multiple manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing the shipwreck near the island of Giglio in 2012, killing 32 passengers.

Dog model killed in love triangle feud: Psycho tries to run over ex's new man, but instead fatally pins Husky against scaffolding wall

The 7-year-old Siberian Husky named Max, who was the face of Psyberia Dry Goods clothing line, was pinned against scaffolding at E. 88th St. and Lexington Ave.

Good news: Americans are living longer than ever; Bad news: Health care in the U.S. is 'mediocre'

The United States is falling behind its economic peers in most measures of health, despite making gains in the past two decades, according to a sweeping study of data from 34 countries.

Heidi's banned 'Project Runway' ad hits NYC streets

China discovers primitive, 5,000-year-old writing that would be among the oldest in the world

Archaeologists say they have discovered a new form of primitive writing in markings on stoneware excavated from a relic site in eastern China dating about 5,000 years back.

SEE IT: Man plays guitar while undergoing BRAIN SURGERY

Brad Carter was awake and strumming the guitar for six hours during his own brain surgery as doctors performed their work.

Clooney and Stacy Keibler 'hadn't had sex in months'

Marathon man Steve Neibergall completes 100th race in Kenya — and has now run on all SEVEN continents

Depressed moms have fat kids, study finds

A new study by the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx showed that moms who reported moderate to severe depression are more likely to have an obese child.

Convenient ... or creepy? Dry cleaners delivers clothes via drones

Philly’s Manayunk Cleaners is using the same high-tech solution used to spy on terrorists to send clean clothes back to customers.

BEAUTY WAR! Hair salon to the stars says one of its former stylists swiped top-secret hair color formulas

In court papers, John Sahag Ltd. — whose clients have included Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez — says it believes a turncoat stylist left with information from secret 'Color Formula Cards.'

Next stop, Slumberland! Subway driver caught on camera dozing

A worker for the MBTA in Boston got a rude awakening when he was videotaped by a passenger napping on the job. He now faces firing.

'Easier than divorcing him': WATCH wife giggle and smile as she negotiates with hitman to kill husband

Julia Merfeld was captured on videotape in a pair of conversations where she hired a hitman — who was actually a Michigan state police detective.

The cyberspy who loved me: British agents worry other nations are hiring hackers for attacks against enemies

A British intelligence report said Wednesday that other nations are hiring hackers to launch attacks against their enemies, a trend it described as particularly worrying.

Women who freeze their eggs wish they had done it earlier, study finds

A new Belgian study finds that women who freeze their eggs in hopes of improving their fertility later in life often wished they'd done it at an earlier age.

Frantic search for autistic boy who went missing before bedtime

Terry Dewayne Smith, 11, was last seen Saturday near his Menifee home around 7:30 p.m. His 16-year-old stepbrother saw the boy, who goes by the nickname “Juju."

SHEER LUNAR-CY? Lawmakers propose national park on the MOON

Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) want the country to open its next national park on the surface of the moon — a full 250,000 miles away — to protect moon-landing equipment.

HOSPITAL HORROR: Cardiac arrest victim mistaken as brain dead wakes up just as doctors were about to cut her open and harvest her organs

Doctors at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center mistakenly ruled that Colleen S. Burns, 41, had suffered a cardiac death in October 2009 and went to work harvesting her organs despite her still being alive.

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Nearly two dozen people hurt after beach home's deck collapses

The sundeck structure overlooking the Atlantic Ocean dropped onto a concrete slab below. Some of the 21 hurt have broken bones, spinal injuries and cuts.

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A-Rod and representatives may be obstructing Biogenesis probe

MLB investigators are trying to determine if Alex Rodriguez and his representatives actively impeded baseball’s investigation into the embattled Yankee third baseman’s links to Biogenesis, according to two sources familiar with MLB’s probe.

Leiter sees tougher penalties for PEDs

With possible lengthy suspensions looming for dozens of players linked to the Biogenesis scandal — including the Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez — former Met and Yankee pitcher Al Leiter says a future strategy to rid the game of performance-enhancing drugs should be even stricter penalties imposed on cheaters.

Cavs gamble by signing Bynum

The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a chance on Andrew Bynum and his creaky knees. The free agent center, who never played one second with Philadelphia last season because of knee injuries, has reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Cavs.

Red Bulls offer fans money to stop shouting vulgar chant

The New York Red Bulls are reportedly willing to pay each of the team's three supporters' sections $500 for every game they refrain from a popular but controversial chant that Major League Soccer is hell-bent on destroying.

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Eliot Spitzer's ex-hooker Ashley Dupre spotted in public

Entertainment site may pay Biogenesis mole for records linking A-Rod and other MLB stars to clinic

The former Biogenesis employee who leaked documents linking Alex Rodriguez and other Major League Baseball stars to the now-defunct South Florida clinic is in negotiations to share his story.

Judge rules NYC's $340 gun permit fee constitutional even though it's nearly 300 times less in other parts of the state

$The permits in other parts of the state are a fraction of the cost of what they are in New York City.$ The same permit costs $3 to $10 in other parts of the state. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan agreed with a 2012 lower court ruling.

16th-century Austrian Jewish tombstones found in Vienna

Senior Jewish community official Raimund Fastenbauer said Wednesday that the headstones have “high historical value.”

Seattle theft victim finds teen culprits, takes them door-to-door to apologize

A thief dropped his cellphone while ransacking a west Seattle woman's car, so she snapped into action, playing investigator, judge and jury herself.

Boy wins the fight of his young life: Ohio State fan with brain tumor beats cancer he named 'Michigan'

Twelve-year-old Grant Reed, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2011, named his tumor "Michigan" to motivate him for the long, scary battle ahead.

IRS exposed 'tens of thousands' of Social Security numbers in online slip-up

Internal Revenue Service employees appear to have unwittingly exposed more than 2,300 social security numbers on the Internet, according to a new report.

Two thieves beat and mug businesswoman carrying $138,000 in cash in broad daylight on NYC street

The victim, who owns a business in Brooklyn, was leaving her East Village apartment near First Ave. with a week’s worth of receipts at 5:30 p.m. Monday when the dastardly duo grabbed her.

Is this the world's most cunning canine? Slippery pooch has eluded dog catcher 92 times

Authorities call him Lucky Black Dog, or LBD, because he's gone five years without being captured by animal control authorities in Fayetteville, Ark.

Well-armed Bonnano crime crew busted on charges including Viagra trafficking, extortion: DA

A well-armed crew of the Bonnano crime family was busted Tuesday on charges it banked millions through extortion, illegal gambling and trafficking Viagra, authorities said. One of the eight suspected gangsters, Nicholas Bernhard, 51, slept with a pistol under his pillow.

4,000-year-old blast from the past: Egyptian Sphinx found in Israel

Excavations at Tel Hazor, in northern Israel, uncovered the pair of large granite paws and pieces of the mythical creature's forearms, archeologists at Hebrew University in Jerusalem announced Tuesday.

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4th of July in NYC through the decades

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Autistic NYC girl, 13, hurled herself from moving car rather than go to her father's house: sources

The 13-year-old girl who leaped from her mother's car on the Staten Island Expressway was upset about being dropped off at her father's home, sources said Tuesday.

Is this the end? Nook-seller Barnes & Noble faces shadowy future

The struggling bookseller is facing questions about its future after CEO William Lynch stepped down Monday, just weeks after it announced it was taking a step back in its push into the tablet market.

Caught with his pants down: Burglar wearing only Spider-Man underwear busted for vandalizing Ohio high school

Thomas Williams, 24, allegedly broke into Cincinnati's Moeller High School on Sunday, spraying fire extinguishers and sounding fire alarms before running outside in his superhero underpants.

WATCH as irate dad slams his $104K Mercedes into son's BMW

Astonishing surveillance footage shows the pair playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse on a street in Ma'anshan, China.

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Confidenti@l: Gaga loses in back-pay suit

Lady Gaga is being sued by former assistant, and is losing.

Review: Cyndi Lauper infuses hits with wit

A deep sense of symmetry hovered over Cyndi Lauper's NYC concert.

PHOTOS: Amanda's bizarre behavior

Amanda Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out the child star's downward spiral.

KWJ 'happy' with reaction to nude ESPN pics

Volleyball golden girl Kerri Walsh Jennings posed pregnant and after giving birth for The Body Issue.

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Randy Travis remains critical condition, doc says

Country star showing improvement but remains in critical condition with congestive heart failure.

PHOTOS: J.Lo's hottest moments

She may be a 43-year-old mother of twins, but Jennifer Lopez is hotter than ever.

Sheen’s 'Two and a Half Men' daughter to be gay

Charlie Harper's spirit will return to CBS in the form of a long-lost daughter who is 21, gorgeous and gay.

Director in tears as he testifies about Jacko’s last days

Kenny Ortega broke down crying as he testified about Michael Jackson's shivering and rambling state.

Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez wedding coming up?

The couple, engaged since 2012, is reportedly taking the plunge this weekend.

SEE IT: Dustin Hoffman tears up over 'Tootsie'

In an interview that went viral this week, he got emotional about dressing up as a woman for the flick.

EXCLUSIVE: The K-man did it!

Kenny Kramer, the inspiration for the quirky “Seinfeld” neighbor, is now a fully licensed minister.

SEE IT: Zach Braff lends a hand for YouTube proposal

'Scrubs' star took some time to help Matt Hulbert pop the question.

Kenzo, Toilet Paper mag team up for new ads

Paris-based label joins forces with Toilet Paper magazine on a new Autumn-Winter 2013 ad campaign.

Wedding bells for Bobbi Kristina

The 20-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown isn’t hiding her love for Nick Gordon.

Olivia opens up about fiancé

The 29-year-old actress spills secrets about her big day to SNL star Jason Sudeikis.

Clooney and Keibler hadn't had sex 'in months': report

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler's break up was certainly not a sudden one.

Brandi Glanville on partying too hard: 'It's not murder.'

Photos showed Glanville stumbling out of a Hollywood hotspot with a male friend.

Venezuelan women get surgery to have 'white noses'

Plastic surgery is on the rise in Venezuela as more women strive to look “white."

Magnolia introduces ice cream sandwiches

Cupcake shop has just the treat to beat the heat this summer — a new line of ice cream sandwiches.

Willow Smith, 12, ignites controversy with 'summer fling' video

Is Willow Smith's new music video too grown-up?

PHOTOS: Rihanna rocks yellow guitar bikini

We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the beauty goes above and beyond.

Elton John ‘could have died at any time’ from appendicitis

John says he is grateful to be alive after receiving the diagnosis.

What break-up rumors? Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth reunite in Canada

Cyrus was spotted visiting her fiancé while he films his latest project.

Is 'Death Wish Coffee' the strongest java ever?

A cup contains 200% more caffeine than a typical coffee and comes with a health warning.

Taylor Swift fan arrested at concert for alleged death threats

A man brought a sign to the show declaring "Taylor Swift is with Satan."

REVIEW: 'Pacific Rim' so bad it's mind-rattling

There's a certain kind of 9-year-old boy who will go crazy for "Pacific Rim."

Kanye calls ‘Black Skinhead’ video leak ‘heartbreaking’

Kanye West slammed the leak on his Twitter feed.

How to make your own sea salt straight from local waters

It’s easy to take artisanal salt-making with a grain of, well, salt.

PHOTOS: Amanda Bynes wigs out at Manhattan Criminal Court

Check out the child star's downward spiral before marijuana arrest...

Broken songbird: Mariah tweets pic from hospital

Can you say TMI? Check out pictures straight from celebrities' hospital beds.

NYC tourists, beware: JFK has longest wait for customs in U.S.

International travelers spend an average of 36 minutes to get through customs at JFK.

SHE'S A PISTOL! Anna Benson carried knife and loaded ammunition belt during arrest

The 37-year-old ex-model allegedly busted into her estranged spouse’s apartment.

Prankster writes 'I love Rob' on KStew's dusty car

Breaking up is especially hard to do for Kristen Stewart. The 23-year-old actress returned to her car parked outside her studio apt in North Hollywood to find what appeared to be an unwanted reminder of her ex-boyfriend Robert Pattinson.

PHOTOS: New York City's first ice bar opens in Manhattan

The ice bar is named for its constant 23 degrees Fahrenheit temperature.

PHOTOS: Supermodel Paulina Porizkova stuns in bikini

Even when she's off duty, this supermodel knows all her best angles.

Gay NBA player's ex-fiancé: 'I remain deeply hurt by him'

NBA journeyman player Jason Collins’ ex-fiance has rebounded from the shock and hurt of being dumped a month before their wedding day in 2009. But except for a pair of brief phone calls from the former Net revealing that he was coming out of the closet as a gay man, Carolyn Moos is still waiting for her closure.

PHOTOS: Hillary's hairstyles through the years

Take a look back at Hillary Clinton's hairstyles through the years from her long locks to her shorter 'dos.

Stunning photos show snail slide across sleepy frog

A photographer in Indonesia took astonishing images of a snail crawling over the amphibian.

PHOTOS: Amber Rose marries Wiz Khalifa in secret wedding

Check out other celebs who've snuck off for a secret ceremony.

Nick Cannon: Mariah's shoulder injury was ‘pretty serious’

Cannon spoke to the 'Today' show Tuesday about how extensive his wife's accident really was that left her hospitalized and now in a sling for weeks.

'Real Housewife' gets REALLY drunk

Yes, the stars make a career out of being super photogenic on the red carpet.

Meredith Vieira to host own syndicated daytime talk show

Meredith Vieira is joining the pipeline of former “Today” co-anchors who have graduated to their own syndicated talk show.

Cat poop a 'vast and underappreciated' public health problem: scientists

I can haz parasite? Your cuddly, meme-worthy kitty -- or, more specifically, its poop -- could be a major public health hazard, scientists warn.

PHOTOS: Julianne Moore goes blond for new role

Check out these famous actors and actresses who have changed their look for new role ...

‘Ender’s Game’ author breaks silence on same-sex marriage flap

Maybe by the time humans have colonized the moons of Jupiter in the far-flung future, sci-fi author Orson Scott Card will have been able to distance himself from his controversial stance on same-sex marriage.

Kanye West releases ‘Black Skinhead’ music video

The new video marks the first single from ‘Yeezus,’ though West’s website only displays news about his recent fashion announcement.

Nick Lachey sings love song about Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger

Nick Lachey is singing about a new love interest these days — Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger — and it was love at first bite. The former 98 Degrees singer’s music career is on a roll ... literally.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: 'Soul Surfer' radiant at NYC bridal shop

“Soul surfer” Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm to a tiger shark off the coast of Hawaii in 2003 when she was 13, looked radiant while trying on wedding dresses recently at Mark Ingram bridal shop in midtown. The 23-year-old professional surfer plans to marry Christian youth minister Adam Dirks, 25, later this summer.

H&M Twitter followers get special sneak peek from designer Isabel Marant

H&M's Twitter followers were in for a special treat on Tuesday when the retail giant tweeted a picture of designer Isabel Marant wearing a flowing black and white print dress and tasselled boots from her upcoming collection.

PHOTOS: Ramadan gets into full swing

The holiday is one of the obligations included in the Five Pillars of Islam.

Selena Gomez's new single features voicemail message from Justin Bieber

"Hey, Babe, it's me," the message begins.

Jets coach Rex Ryan takes part in death-defying run in Pamplona

He’s known for being full of bull, but there was nothing phony about Rex Ryan running with the bulls.

PHOTOS: The heart-pounding moments from the Running of the Bulls

The nine-day San Fermin festival is a must for thrill-seekers.

Nigella Lawson ‘devastated’ after husband announces divorce

Friends of Lawson say she was "blindsided" by her husband's decision.

Confidenti@l: Mariah Carey dislocates shoulder during video shoot

The singer was filming a music video for the Young Jeezy remix of "#Beautiful."

Doctor claims Michael Jackson had drug problem during '93 tour

Jackson had “extensive” scarring on his buttocks from medical injections.

Randy Travis hospitalized with heart problems

Travis was listed in critical condition a day after being hospitalized in Texas.

Smoke screen: Man wears cage to curb cigarette habit

Ibrahim Yucel, 42, of Kütahya, Turkey has been smoking two packs a day since age 16.

Hillary Clinton sports new polished 'do at library dedication

It might just be the first step in a makeover of presidential proportions.

Wiz Khalifa marries Amber Rose in secret union

First baby, now officially married. Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are proud parents and newlyweds.

PHOTOS: These sexy celebs show how proud they are to be American

See how stars celebrated Independence Day.

Elton John, stricken with appendicitis, cancels concert

John has canceled a show in London’s Hyde Park after needing surgery.

Jason Statham plans to propose to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

After three years of dating, the supermodel's beau Jason Staham is ready to pop the question.

Kris Jenner: Kim Kardashian, Kanye West named their baby together

North West's grandmom says the name was a joint decision.

Prince Andrew becomes first Royal to openly tweet

Prince Andrew — the second son of Queen Elizabeth II of England — signed up for Twitter.

A show with serious BITE: Discovery Channel plans 'Shark After Dark' talk show

The show is part of its 26th annual Shark Week.

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Worst celebrity hair days of all time

Sure, celebs have access to the ritziest hair salons in the country, but somehow the rich and famous still manage to have bad hair days.

Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles

From Robert De Niro's dramatic weight gain for 'Raging Bull' to Matthew McConaughey's intense loss for 'The Dallas Buyer's Club,' check out celebrities who've shocked us with their shape-shifting ways.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

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.

Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride

Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities.

Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

Kate Moss has been a prolific figure in the modeling world since the '90s, and now some of the most iconic -- and scandalous-- photos of the supermodel will be going up for auction at Christie's in London come the fall. Check out the collection of stunning photos.

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.

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013

There were no shortage of celebrities hitting up the City of Light to check out the hottest designer runway shows for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Check out the fashion highs and lows and see which stars sat front row.

Celebrity baby bumps

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Tennis fashion through the years

From ankle-length skirts of the 1920s to Venus William's sexy spandex, women of tennis have always tried to partner fashion and sport. Some were hits. Some misses ...

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Same-sex star couples

Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others. From public declarations of love to dates out of the limelight, check out the stars who have found romance with that special someone.

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Hollywood heads to the prom

Prom night is about one thing, and one thing only: the dress. Sure, everyone wants a great hairdo, pair of heels and date, but what every girl really cares about is finding that dress ... and Hollywood starlets are no exception. Check out some of the most memorable prom moments from the silver and small screen.

Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian -- especially when it comes to her maternity style. Will the reality TV vixen, who has made a name for herself showing off her famous curves every chance she gets, tame down her sexy look now that she's pregnant? Our guess? Probably not. Take a look for yourself ...

Athletes' beach bodies

All that time in practice and out on the field pays off in a big way for these sexy athletes.

Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

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.

Katy Perry's body of work

Katy Perry is first and foremost a singer. Don't forget that. Take a look at her, er, body of work.

World's craziest homes

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

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces that have become parents in the last year ...

Kate Middleton royal maternity style

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 ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

Don't these people have stylists? There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Hollywood's weight battles

Think of the pressure you may feel to look a certain way, and then multiply it hundreds, maybe thousands of times -- that's what it's like to live in Hollywood! Whether they've been trying to pack on the pounds or they're hitting the gym to lose weight, check out the stars whose bodies have changed drastically ...

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.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

Awkward Father's Day photos

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing. Check out the most awkward Father's Day photos of all time ...

She's how old?!

Who's that woman - err - girl? Tinseltown's underage set is looking older than ever thanks to high-end hair, makeup and fashion. Check out the starlets who'll leaving you wondering, 'She's how old?!'

Celebrity beach bods we NEVER wanted to see

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

University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest

Few are lucky enough to see these underwater moments up close, but the University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest brings the marine experience right to you. Over 650 entries were submitted for the 2013 contest by amateur photographers across the globe. Check out the award-winning submissions.

Hollywood moms before and after baby

Don't hate on them because they're famous. And rich. Hate on them because they look so darn good so soon after having kids.

Top 10 donuts in America

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

Unconventional celebrity health routines

It's a celebrity's job to make sure they're at their best when stepping into the limelight, so it's no wonder why Hollywood's hottest have taken up unconventional beauty routines. From cupping to vampire facials, check out some of the strangest beauty regimens of the stars …

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 ...

Stars who have battled cancer

More and more celebs are opening up about their battles with cancer.

Hottest celebrity beach bodies

It may be cold in New York, but it's always sunny in Hollywood. Take a look at the hottest celebrity beach bods ever.

2012 CFDA Fashion Awards

Fashionistas and the designers behind the looks celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and win big at its awards ceremony.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

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.

New Yorkers strip down for Naked Painting Party

New Yorkers of all shapes and sizes gathered together for the Spring Naked Painting Party and you guessed it, they all got naked and painted on each others' bodies. Take a look inside.

Sports

Extra 'W' is for win: Wondolowski powers U.S. past Belize

Maybe next time they'll spell Chris Wondolowski's name right. The striker scored a first-half hat trick in a 6-1 victory for the U.S. men's national team over Belize in the opening round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday night.

Cavs gamble by signing Bynum to two-year deal

Fans irate as Messi blows off meet-and-greet

Fans who paid $2,500 for VIP tickets to Lionel Messi’s “Messi and Friends Tour” stop in Chicago were stood up by the soccer star on Saturday, according to multiple reports.

Stafford gets $53M extension from Lions

Msatthew Stafford and the Lions have agreed to terms on a $53 million, three-year extension to keep him under contract through 2017, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Creamer: Slow play is killing golf

Paula Creamer admits it wasn't the best timing when the USGA unveiled its anti-slow play initiative but she is totally behind the "While We're Young" message she helped get out in the TV ad she filmed with Butch Harmon.

Ex-Giants LB Green sues Redskins over career-ending injury

A former NFL player is suing the Washington Redskins, saying his career-ending knee injury resulted from a bounty program in which the team’s coaches encouraged players to intentionally injure opponents.

Cruz and Giants agree on $43M extension

Three years ago, Victor Cruz came to training camp as the longest of long shots to make the Giants roster. This year he'll come to camp as the highest-paid receiver they've ever had.

Durant is engaged to WNBA's Wright

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is engaged to Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright.

L.I.'s Weidman KOs Silva in UFC stunner

Chris Weidman sent a shock wave through mixed martial arts, stopping Anderson Silva in the second round of the main event at UFC 162 to become the new middleweight champion on Saturday night. Silva talked, taunted and dared Weidman to engage him.

Bondy: Men's final at Wimbledon all about the women

Andy Murray, the Scotsman, battles for all of Britain, the local tabloids scream. Novak Djokovic fights for his Hall of Fame legacy. The men's final on Sunday has been cast in this way as a macho, gladiatorial contest on a grassy battleground, the Centre Court arena.

CELEBRITY FIT CLUB: How Hollywood's biggest stars stay in shape

The stars sure know how to work up a sweat — and somehow manage to still look perfect doing it. See how they keep those picture-perfect physiques ... read full story »

	GROVER ALEXANDER
	RANDY JOHNSON
	WALTER JOHNSON
	SANDY KOUFAX
	GREG MADDUX
	PEDRO MARTINEZ
	CHRISTY MATHEWSON
	TOM SEAVER
	WARREN SPAHN
	CY YOUNG

Thursday, July 11, 2013

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All-Time All-Stars: Each week leading up to the midsummerclassic at Citi field, we want you to help us pick baseball's best

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