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DZHOKHAR'S LAST STAND: Chilling new manhunt photos show blood-soaked Boston Marathon bombing suspect as he emerges from boat hideout — with a sniper's laser on his forehead

Sgt. Sean Murphy of the Massachusetts State Police released on Thursday chilling images of the moment a blood-stained Dzhokhar Tsarnaev emerged from his hideout. Later in the evening, however, Sgt. Murphy was relieved of his duties after the photos were published. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Blond beauty set to sue NYPD, accusing dirty cop of stealing 25 nude photos and racy videos off her iPhone during booking

A Long Island beauty says NYPD cops seized her iPhone and that one of them stole sexually explicit photos and videos meant for her boyfriend’s eyes only.

'It will be off the charts': Katherine Jackson to give testimony in pop star son's wrongful death case

Michael Jackson's beloved mom is expected to face a jury for the first time in her 83 years Friday and give emotional testimony about her peerless and polarizing musical genius son.

‘I don’t fear death’: Former Texas Tech student executed for brutal 2001 double-slay shootings

Vaughn Ross, 41, was condemned for the January 2001 fatal shootings of an 18-year-old woman with whom he had been feuding and an associate dean at the university who was with her at the time.

BROKE CITY: Detroit becomes largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy as it drowns under billions in debt

Detroit on Thursday became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy, as state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr filed for Chapter 9 protection.

Obama says 8.5 million Americans are getting rebate checks of an average $100 from health care reform

Heralding money-saving news from New York, President Obama defended his sweeping Obamacare health care reform with a defiantly simple message Thursday: The check is in the mail.

EXCLUSIVE: Call the fashion police! New NYPD chief drafts 'uniform appearance plan,' vows to crack down on cops' sloppy style

Chief of Department Philip Banks wants his cops to put their best, buffed feet forward as part of a renewed effort to keep the department’s 34,500 members looking neat on the beat.

GMA's Robin Roberts: New Yorkers helped me beat illness

WAS HE WHACKED?: Body found on road near Boston was key prosecution witness with 'big bombshell to drop' in Bulger trial

Stephen "Stippo" Rakes, a key witness in the sensational racketeering trial of notorious mob boss James (Whitey) Bulger, turned up dead in Lincoln, Mass., authorities said.

Satan worshipper sentenced to 25 years to life for killing and dismembering his own MOTHER

Calling it one of "the most disgusting, hideous and vulgar" cases in his 50-year career on the bench, California Judge Thomas I. McKnew sentenced Moises Meraz-Espinoza to 25-years to life in prison.

Why did he do it? Questions remain one year after ‘Dark Knight’ massacre

About a year after the shooting spree at an Aurora, Colorado movie theater, questions still linger over what motivated James Holmes to become mass killer, as prosecutors allege.

Elderly woman who won $590M Powerball jackpot will buy a mansion in ritzy Jacksonville, Fla. country club

The Florida retiree who won a jaw-dropping $590.5 million Powerball jackpot in May is swapping her modest, one-bedroom duplex for a $1.2 million mansion in a ritzy Jacksonville country club.

'I was embarrassed': Jerry Seinfeld rips Mets fans for booing players at 2013 MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field

What is the deal with Mets fans? This is what Jerry Seinfeld, comedian and longtime Mets shill is saying, according to CBS-New York, after Flushing fans booed players during introductions at the All-Star game at Citi on Tuesday.

Raissman: Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is an expert at soft interviews, like this week's with WFAN's Mike Francesa

One of the few certainties still attached to the Yankees third baseman is this: When it comes to finding a soft place to land, hand-picking a patsy to interview him, nobody does it better than A-Rod. Rodriguez knows where to go when he desperately needs a Twinkie Munch.

TRAGIC FIND IN THE WOODS: Body of missing Michigan woman found two miles away from Family Dollar store where she worked

Police investigating the abduction of a 20-year-old woman from a discount store found her body Thursday in a wooded area in suburban Detroit, less than 2 miles away.

President King? New York's Rep. Peter King mulling 2016 bid for White House

Rep. Pete King of Long Island, a Republican who has served 11 terms in Congress, said Thursday he’s weighing a run for the White House in 2016.

7-Eleven joins growing list of retailers refusing to stock controversial ‘Rolling Stone’ Boston Bomber issue

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s sultry “Rolling Stone” cover photo won’t be appearing in 7-Eleven stores this August, joining KMart, Stop & Shop and CVS.

Parents sue Little League for $1M after son hit by line drive from 'illegal' baseball bat

The parents of Texas Little League pitcher Emmett Parsutt Jr., who took a line drive to the head, say an illegal bat is to blame and are suing their son's league for more than $1 million in damages.

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Bullet-riddled body of slain Mexican journalist found in field in southern Mexico

A Mexican journalist covering crime in the state of Oaxaca was found dead Wednesday along with the body of another man.

DJ arrested in Las Vegas accused of filming sex acts with unconscious women

A deejay dubbed Joey Flash is accused of filming sex acts with unconscious women on several occasions, Virginia authorities said. He will now be extradited back to Virginia to face charges.

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Judges of Hometown Heroes in Education awards have big job: to choose 10 winners out of 200 nominees

The judges of the Daily News’ Hometown Heroes in Education awards are gearing up to choose 10 deserving winners out of more than 200 nominations that have poured in from readers since June.

EXCLUSIVE: NYC Council members supporting 'frisk suit' bill fight back against police union warning

A group of City Council members who support a bill that would let people sue the NYPD if they’re racially profiled by cops are fighting back against what they call “disingenuous” attacks from the police union.

World Trade Center owners' bid to sue airlines over 9/11 attacks blocked

The owners of the World Trade Center were blocked Thursday from filing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the two airlines whose hijacked planes brought down the twin towers.

Amanda's lawyers in push to help her avoid the slammer

GOP candidate for Virginia governor launches effort to reinstate state's anti-sodomy law

Ken Cuccinelli has begun advertising his efforts to reinstate an archaic and unconstitutional state 'Crimes Against Nature' law that made consensual oral or anal sex acts illegal.

Nights out on the town, bowling and pampering with mani-pedis: The sequestered life of Zimmerman jurors

Under the watchful eye of sheriff's deputies, the six-woman jury enjoyed several evening and weekend trips that included bowling, shopping, manicures and pedicures, and watching fireworks on July 4.

Nelson Mandela fans celebrate his 95th birthday — declared Nelson Mandela International Day' by U.N. — as he recovers in hospital

From Cape Town to Times Square, admirers of Nelson Mandela celebrated his 95th birthday expressing thanks the anti-apartheid hero has lived to see it.

Petitions seek to free black woman imprisioned after ‘Stand Your Ground’ claim fails in court

Marissa Alexander, a black woman, languishes in a jail cell after she fired what she calls a warning shot to ward off her reportedly abusive husband.

Nebraska mom, who has 16 CHILDREN shares her tips on raising a family

Kathy Bessmer and her husband, Joel, have 16 kids, not to mention nine chickens and one St. Bernard, and the 45-year-old seems to have parenting down to a science.

Cowboys’ Josh Brent, charged with manslaughter in death of teammate in drunk-driving crash, retires from NFL

Defensive tackle Josh Brent has retired from football, saying “doing the right things in life” is more important as he prepares to defend himself against a manslaughter charge in the crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown.

Maryland family embraces daughter's decision to live as a little boy, and he’s never been happier

To the parents, a sprightly 6-year-old Spider-Man fan is Tyler. On his birth certificate and to anyone who knew him two years ago, he's Kathryn.

Eliot Spitzer beats the heat by staying off the street and on TV show like 'Charlie Rose Show', 'Morning Joe' and 'This Week'

While other citywide candidates have been sweltering on the streets, the only sweating Eliot Spitzer’s done has been under the television lights.

PANDA BROTHERS: Lun Lun’s giant panda twins revealed to both be boys

Caretakers at Zoo Atlanta have confirmed that both of the giant panda Lun Lun’s babies are boys —continuing an all-male streak for the panda and her hubby Yang Yang.

Bedbug repellent maker feels sting of U.S. government over ad claims

The company behind a cedar-based product they claim repels bed bugs and head lice have felt the bite of the U.S. government when it agreed to settle charges that the products don't work as promised.

Colorado town mulls issuing licenses, offering bounties to SHOOT DOWN unmanned drones

Deer Trail, Colorado, which boasts that it held the world's first rodeo in 1869, is now considering starting a 21st century tradition — paying bounties to anyone who shoots down an unmanned drone.

Washington state health officials can’t find cause for increase in rare birth defect that leaves babies with incomplete brain, skull

Three counties in south central Washington have seen an uptick in cases of anencephaly, a fatal birth defect in which the baby is born with an incomplete brain and skull.

Investor steals $705,000 of Facebook stock money

Securities broker Ronen Zakai, 42, was indicted Thursday for bilking five clients of $705,000 for “investments” in social media giant Facebook, then never purchasing the shares.

Not cool in NYC! Temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees as heat wave shows little sign of letting up

New York's weather the next few days may feel worse than any other time this summer, scalding, sweltering and sticky.

Stepmother of girl who fell from six-story Brooklyn window whipped the 7-year-old hours earlier: sources

The stepmother of a 7-year-old girl who fell from a six-story window in Brooklyn whipped the child with a belt before her near-fatal fall, law enforcement sources said Thursday.

WHOPPER: Marijuana pipe found in 4-year-old Michigan boy’s Burger King Kids Meal

A family in Dundee, Mich., was shocked to discover a marijuana pipe loaded with reefer inside the Burger King Kids Meal it purchased for a 4-year-old boy.

LOVE HURTS: Emma Roberts sports bruises after brawl with boyfriend

Stressed? Go fish! Eating tuna weekly during pregnancy may curb anxiety, study finds

Findings showed that pregnant women who never or rarely ate dark or oily fish (salmon and tuna, for example) were 53 percent more likely to experience high levels of anxiety in their third trimester.

NYC billionaire grocery magnate John Catsimatidis shows diverse financial portfolio of companies — 69 properties in 18 states

Republican mayoral contender John Catsimatidis’ first city financial disclosure report since announcing his candidacy reveals that the billionaire grocery magnate is also a real estate baron who owns an oil refining company and a charter jet business.

Rory McIlroy calls himself 'brain-dead' after disastrous first round at the British Open

After a dejected Rory McIlroy lamented a round of 79, he said it's a "very alien feeling" and that he might have to consult sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.

EXCLUSIVE: Quick-thinking subway cleaner, straphangers save man who fell onto tracks as E train was mere seconds from barreling into station

Anthony Larocca fell from the platform at 53rd St. and Lexington Ave. Wednesday night — seconds before the lights of an approaching E train appeared in the darkened tunnel.

Teen intern who waited 34 minutes for ambulance after collapsing in the heat at City Council press conference heads back to work

The teen intern who waited 34 minutes for an ambulance after collapsing in the heat returned to work Wednesday with no lingering problems.

Aaron Hernandez's image removed from collectible Panini sticker book, and replaced with Tim Tebow

Following his arrest in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, sponsors, and his team, have severed ties with Aaron Hernandez.

CAREBEAR: Teddy has sensors that track your baby's health

A new startup based out of Zagreb, Croatia, has developed and launched a new sensorized teddy bear for tracking the health stats of young children.

Obama noncommittal about planned trip to Russia, saying only he 'intends' to make the journey to the country harboring Snowden

The President is supposed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in September, but the White House is now noncommittal about it.

Slim fast! Jenna Dewan-Tatum shows off post-baby body

Spanish newspaper sparks controversy with semi-nude photo of wounded 81-year-old ex-bullfighter holding his genitals

A Spanish newspaper has sparked controversy with its front page picture of a naked elderly former bullfighter showing off wounds from when he was gored 50 years ago.

Cirque du Soleil's 'Ka' resumes Las Vegas performances 17 days after acrobat's death: 'Her passion will guide us in a common dream, the pursuit of a better world'

The Cirque du Soleil show "Ka" has reopened on the Las Vegas Strip 17 days after 31-year-old Sarah Guillot-Guyard fell to her death in its closing scene.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs sweeping abortion restrictions into law

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed sweeping new abortion regulations that threaten the existence of most clinics in the state.

Many Texas abortion clinics may stay open despite new restrictions: report

Most of the Texas clinics that abortion rights advocates predict will close because of a new law requiring tighter health and safety standards likely will remain open - at least if history is any guide.

Worth your weight in gold! Dubai pays chunky citizens in precious metal to drop the pounds

Dubai is paying chunky citizens real gold to lose weight, as part of the United Arab Emirates’ efforts to curb the obesity epidemic.

Cutting all ties: Adoptive son of Jerry Sandusky files papers to change his last name

A son of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is seeking to have his name changed more than a year after his adoptive father was convicted of child sexual abuse.

Sports

Bye bye, Bobcats: Charlotte gets Hornets moniker back

Charlotte is the home of the Hornets once again. The NBA unanimously approved Charlotte’s nickname change from Bobcats to Hornets on Thursday at the league’s Board of Governors meeting. The original Hornets built a supportive fan base in Charlotte from the time they entered the league in 1988 until they moved to New Orleans in 2002.

Pierce assist? Wooing Garnett to Nets

What started off as a casual phone call between good friends has quickly morphed into one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the decade. Paul Pierce admitted it was he who first reached out to Kevin Garnett about coming to Brooklyn.

British Open Insider: Phil pours some whine

Phil Mickelson criticized the R&A for severe pin placements after his round Thursday, suggesting it “let go of their ego” and set the course up more fairly. Mickelson, who was thrilled to be in the morning round and shot 2-under-par 69, feared that the greens would go over the edge for the afternoon wave.

Urlacher: I'd be PO'd if Bears won Super Bowl

Brian Urlacher wants to see the Bears do well, just not any better than he did as a linebacker in Chicago.

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Nelson Mandela 'steadily improving' as the ailing anti-apartheid leader celebrates 95th birthday with entire nation

Nelson Mandela is "steadily improving," South Africa's government said Thursday as the former president celebrated his 95th birthday in hospital showered by tributes from around the world.

British girl, 3, finally speaks her first words — thanks to a cream cheese-heavy diet

Little Fields Taylor, from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, who has a rare genetic disorder, has finally spoken her first words after eating four tubs of CREAM CHEESE a week.

The sagging saga continues! Green Bay moves to ban saggy pants

A Green Bay official wants to ban saggy pants because he thinks low hanging trousers reflect poorly on the city.

Autopsies confirm the 22 Indian kids who died after eating school lunch were poisoned by insecticide

Autopsy reports on the 22 children who died this week in eastern India confirmed that they were poisoned by insecticide. Twenty five others remain in the intensive care unit.

Leah Remini's sister reveals why actress left Scientology

OUR SHOCK AND DISGUST: Trayvon Martin’s parents describe their devastation over George Zimmerman’s acquittal in first interview since verdict, say blame belongs to wannabe cop for targeting ‘afraid’ teen

Speaking out for the first time since Saturday's verdict, Trayvon Martin's parents say George Zimmerman's acquittal was a "shock" they reacted to with "disgust."

Judge won’t dismiss serious charge in case against WikiLeaker Bradley Manning

A military judge is refusing to dismiss a charge that an Army private aided the enemy by giving reams of classified information to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks.

Department of Housing and Urban Development changes rule after Sandy victims' rebuilding money threatened

The Feds have changed a rule that threatened to deprive Hurricane Sandy victims of rebuilding money. Before the rule change, Sandy victims seeking federal aid had been told to apply for Small Business Administration loans.

Top NYPD spokesman stepping down to take job at Notre Dame

Paul Browne the longtime deputy commissioner for public information, will be leaving the NYPD to serve as vice president for public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame.

University of Denver changes honor for George W. Bush from 'Improving the Human Condition' to 'Global Service Award' after campus outcry

The University of Denver does not have a lot of love for George W. Bush. After announcing Bush 43 would be honored for “Improving the Human Condition,” DU alumni, students and faculty unleashed their outrage.

You can drive, but you can't hide! Millions of car license plates are being monitored by police, study finds

A rapidly growing network of police cameras is capturing, storing and sharing data on license plates, making it possible to stitch together people’s movements.

It's now safe to go back in the water: 'Anti-shark' wetsuits developed

Memory lapses attributed to aging could signal early Alzheimer's: researchers

Memory problems that are often dismissed as a normal part of aging may not be so harmless after all. Noticing you have had a decline beyond the occasional misplaced car keys or forgotten name could be the very earliest sign of Alzheimer's.

Seventeen arrested at Trayvon Martin protest in California: police

Californian demonstrators are protesting the acquittal of George Zimmerman. Police arrested 17 protestors at a rally in Victorville, 85 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

President Obama fights back against rising criticism of his health care law

Amid delays and a barrage of political criticism of his signature healthcare law, President Barack Obama will play pitchman for the plan on Thursday as a critical enrollment date draws near.

Insult to horrific injury: Norwegian woman raped in Dubai jailed for having sex outside of marriage

The unnamed 25-year-old was in the U.A.E. on business in March when she was violently sexually assaulted. When she reported the incident, SHE was arrested.

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One shade of grey: Sultry new look tops Rihanna's naughtiest moments

Fire crews cut kinky lesbian couple out of handcuffs after bondage session goes wrong: "We found it amusing, but the girls looked embarrassed'

Two women in their 20s turned up at their local fire station in the northern English town after losing the key to the toy cuffs.

Thai cops hunt 'jet set' fugitive monk wanted for rape, drug trafficking

He's known as Thailand's jet-setting fugitive monk, and his story has riveted the country with daily headlines of lavish excess, promiscuity and alleged crimes ranging from statutory rape to manslaughter.

Rolling Stone editor tweets, then deletes response to 'The Bomber' cover controversy

Rolling Stone senior editor Christian Hoard tweeted - then deleted - his response to the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev cover controversy. 'I guess we should have drawn a d--- on Dzhokhar's face or something?'

NY, Calif. lawmakers dial up anti-theft effort for Apple, Samsung smartphones

State and federal security experts Thursday will begin testing new technology designed to make it more difficult for crooks who steal smart phones to re-sell them on the black market.

Disrobe properly or risk divorce! 1930s rulebook offers step-by-step guide on how women should take off their clothes in front of their husbands — SEE IT

Roll your panty-hose down while sitting — don’t bunch — and keep your legs tightly crossed. Never pull your dress over your head — always unzip and shimmy out, then hang it up.

'He wanted to show our guys how strong he is': 11-year-old suffering from cerebral palsy gets to be 'coach for a day' at practice with high schoolers and two NFL players

Trace Mocko bravely set aside his crutches this week and took to the field with the help of two NFL players and a high school football team before he undergoes major surgery that will confine him to rehab for the next nine months.

'Breast' assured, there's no nudity at this joint! Texas city council blocks waitresses from wearing only body paint at sports bar famed for its scantily-clad servers

A Lewisville city ordinance change means Redneck Heaven — infamous for their "Anything But Clothes" days — can no longer trot out female servers in only pasties and body paint.

NOT READY FOR HER CLOSE UP: Brutal mug shot shows former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ contestant after 6-hour armed standoff with police

The battered and bruised mug shot of once promising model Renee Alway has been released showing an entirely unrecognizable appearance to the blond woman America once knew and adored.

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'Rebel' chronicles the life of female Confederate soldier turned Union spy

"Rebel" starts out interesting and gets even better.

Liberace ex jailed for identity theft

An ex-lover of Liberace, Scott Thorson, 54, who was the subject of a recent HBO film was sentenced to probation on identify theft charges.

'Family Guy,' 'Simpsons' worlds colliding

"The Simpsons" and "Family Guy" are planning a crossover episode where the families will meet.

Emma: 'I can't say I'm never going to mess up'

Before her domestic violence arrest, she had warned her good girl image wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

PHOTOS: Derelict scenes from 'miserable' Motor City

Detroit was named he most miserable city in the U.S. Here is a look back on how Detroit has struggled.

Lea Michele planning Cory Monteith memorial: report

In the wake of Cory Monteith's untimely death, all eyes have been on his grieving girlfriend.

A TRUE ACE: 'House of Cards' makes Emmy history

The political intrigue saga received a best drama series nomination.

Half of Americans admit they've spied on their lover

Survey finds that 55% of Americans confessed to snooping on their partner in some way.

Zachary Quinto, Jonathan Groff split: report

The couple have reportedly pulled the plug on their relationship due to distance and conflicting work skeds.

PHOTOS: Detroit's Cass Technical: From thriving high school to ghost town

Superimposed images show how Cass Technical High School in Detroit, a building built in 1917, turned into a ghost town.

Video games selling like hotcakes in Steam-y sale

Every year, video game company Valve holds a massive 11-day sale on its digital distribution system Steam.

SEE IT: First look at Jamie Foxx as Electro in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'

Comic book fans, get ready for a shock. The first clip teaser from "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is out, and it features a first look of Jamie Foxx as the super-charged villain Electro.

Randy Travis' younger brother busted for meth

As the singer recovers from stroke and congestive heart failure, his younger brother is in an N.C. jail.

Is Mary-Louise Parker quitting acting?

The "Weeds" and "Red 2" star says she's "almost done" acting because people are too mean.

PHOTOS: See who got nominated for an Emmy Award

The nominations for the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards are in.

PHOTOS: High alert! London on royal baby watch

The media and well-wishers have been waiting with bated breath for Kate Middleton to give birth.

How to eat well at fast food restaurants

Pulling up to the drive-thru at your favorite fast-food joint doesn't have to make a major dent in your diet.

44th annual San Diego Comic-Con kicks off

"Catching Fire," "Captain America" and "Amazing Spider-Man 2" among films set to make a splash.

What to eat to beat the heat

It's always important to stay hydrated, and some of that hydration can come from fruits and veggies.

Nominees react to Emmy Awards honors

TV stars from Kerry Washington to Kevin Spacey react to their Emmy nods.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard take his kids to Japan

Heard joined Depp and his two children on a quick trip to Japan this week.

Jennifer Hudson sends message on gun-themed shirt

Hudson posted a photo of herself on Instagram wearing a shirt that spelled the word 'love' in guns.

'Smile!': Heidi wows in jaw-dropping topless photo

Heidi Klum has never shied away from showing some skin.

PHOTOS: South Africa celebrates as Mandela turns 95

Well-wishers gathered at Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria to honor Mandela's birthday.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston sports short, frizzy bob on set

Stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week.

'Glee' stars reunite after Cory Monteith’s shocking death

Cast members got together for a somber brunch on Tuesday.

Kelly Ripa to co-host swanky charity sale in the Hamptons

Who wears short shorts? Not Kelly Ripa’s 12-year-old daughter Lola.

Queen to Kate's unborn baby: Arrive already!

Queen Elizabeth can’t wait to be a great-grandmum and is already giving marching orders to Prince William’s as-yet unborn heir.

LOOSE LIPS: Bar Refaeli kisses female friend

The supermodel posted a photo of her smooching Israeli pal.

Kenneth Giordano, giant of Bronx jazz scene, dies

Giordano's Willie’s Steakhouse became the home of Bronx’ Latin jazz scene in the 1990s.

CONFIDENTI@L: Chris is Rockin' a reality TV film with Rosario Dawson

Chris Rock is up to his old tricks again.

New York is getting juiced for Big Apple's first-ever tomato food fight

More than 5,000 expected to turn out for 'NYC Tomato Battle' Saturday.

Jason Sudeikis' weight loss secret: Sex

"SNL" alum credits his wild sex life with fiancée Olivia Wilde for having lost weight.

NCAA cuts ties with EA Sports, keeping logo and name off future video games

The NCAA said Wednesday it will bar Electronic Arts Inc. from using its logo and name beginning next year, ending a lucrative, eight-year business deal with the gaming industry giant.

Mariano Rivera to pitch New York tourism in ad series

The 15-second spots, which will be unveiled Thursday, will air on the YES Network and SportsNet NY this month and next. The ads will also be shown at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

Tony Metcalf, Metro US newspaper exec, dies at 50

Veteran journalist Tony Metcalf, head of the Metro US newspaper operation, died this week after a brief battle with colon cancer.

PHOTOS: Adam Levine's new fiancee posts racy pics

We've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics.

Kim K. breaks her silence since giving birth

Reality star takes to her personal blog to address fans and supporters about the birth of her baby girl.

Stacy: I never talked marriage, kids with Clooney

Keibler knows what she wants and it doesn’t include George, marriage or kids.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner launch line of jewelry

They have joined forces with Pascal Mouawad for "Metal Haven by Kendall and Kylie."

Seeing stars! Rachel Bilson sports new colorful neck ink

Rachel Bilson debuted a look on Tuesday that many of the former "O.C." star's fans probably weren't expecting - a new neck tattoo. The "Hart of Dixie" star showed off four colorful stars trailing along the right side of her neck as she exited LAX airport.

JLo supports Leah Remini after Scientology split

After news broke of her split with Scientology, Leah Remini turned to old friend Jennifer Lopez for support.

Bad habits to blame for poor food choices?

Study finds that for people who eat during times of stress, habits may drive food choices.

Jennifer boldly transforms hairstyle for upcoming flick

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons

Kate Moss dishes on rumors of drug use

Though Kate Moss rose to fame as an icon of the "heroin chic" fashion era in the 1990s, the British model insists she didn't partake in using the drug.

Taylor Swift fans send death threats over T-shirt

Swifties are waging war against Bad Kids Clothing over tank top that lists her ex-beaus and rumored flames.

PHOTOS: Bieber's eye-popping new ink

Check out the Biebs' latest bizarre tattoo, and other celebrity ink.

Snooki shows off 50-pound weight loss

Pint-sized reality starlet, was barely recognizable as she stepped out with BFF JWOWW.

SEE IT: Bar Refaeli kisses girl friend Orna Elovitch

Bar Refaeli has been loose with her liplocks this year.

Tina Turner, 73, marries longtime beau in Switzerland

The music legend has married her longtime love, record executive Erwin Bach.

Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez make debut as newlyweds

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez were spotted for the first time as husband and wife Monday after tying the knot Saturday.

SEE IT: 'The Fifth Estate' trailer debuts

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as WikiLeaks mastermind Julian Assange.

PHOTOS: Controversial covers

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is the latest in a long list of divisive magazine covers.

Beyonce to fan: ‘Put that damn camera down’

Beyonce chastised a fan who was too busy recording her to sing along.

'Sharknado 2,' set in NYC, gets green light

The toothy breakout stars of the SyFy Channel’s “Sharknado” will be returning in a sequel to the monster hit.

Proof it's back on: The Biebs cozies up to Selena — and a beer

Were Justin and Selena toasting their reconciliation?

PHOTOS: Kate Upton's steamy desert shoot is just another hot look

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm.

Olbermann returns to ESPN for late night talk

The show, called “Olbermann,” will debut Aug. 26.

All-Star Game a ratings home run for Fox

The American League’s 3-0 win over the National League was the prime-time winner Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: A drive down Wienermobile memory lane

See how the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has changed since it first hit the streets in 1936.

PHOTOS: Chris Pine goes grizzly for new movie 'Stretch'

Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Review: ‘TWA Flight 800’ is weak on logic

The film doesn’t really address two of the biggest questions raised by most conspiracy charges.

Confidenti@l: Zimmerman lawyer draws extra security at View'

Babs gave Zimmerman’s legal team extra muscle.

'Breaking Bad's' Cranston: I wanted to violently kill an ex

Bryan Cranston's incredible run as Walter White on "Breaking Bad" will end this season.

McDonald's to open its first restaurant in Vietnam

The fast food chain said it will open in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014.

SEE The News' FULL COVERAGE of the All-Star game

Check out the photos from Citi Field and and our staff commentary on the Midsummer Classic.

'Glee Project' will not be renewed for third season

The reality competition series has run out of Oxygen.

Catholic officials in Poland slam tennis star for posing nude

The Catholic church in Poland can't handle the naked truth about tennis star Agnieszka Radwanska.

PHOTOS: Mo named MVP as AL blanks NL 3-0

Matt Harvey's All-Star debut is a smash on his home turf, but Mariano Rivera steals the show and wins game MVP after pitching in the 8th inning.

PHOTOS: 1964 Midsummer Classic at Shea Stadium

In 1964, the 35th annual Midsummer Classic shook Shea Stadium as some of the biggest names in baseball went head-to-head in a game that ended in dramatic fashion.

Skechers pays in Shape-ups scam

Skechers has dished $40 million to those duped by Shape-ups, which failed to deliver a firm posterior and toned legs.

Eat nuts, live longer: study

A new study finds that eating nuts, particularly walnuts, may give you a longer life.

'Glee' co-star mourns Monteith

Darren Criss, who plays Blaine Anderson, looked 'sad and somber' at screening of his new film'Girl Most Likely.'

Fergie, Josh Duhamel expecting a boy

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Stacey Keibler on breaking up with George Clooney: ‘It’s all good’

Stacy Keibler is staying positive after her breakup from George Clooney in June. “I’m someone that’s always lived in the present moment,” the 33-year-old model told “Extra” Monday. “I always look at the positive on everything.”

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Great Scott! Adam wants to keep up major push

Adam Scott could have been dreading this week and the questions about his collapse over the last four holes at Royal Lytham a year ago, a major championship thrown away in the style of his idol, Greg Norman.

Gola: McIlroy knocks Faldo advice

Nick Faldo is the latest outsider who has tried to burst Rory McIlroy’s bubble. The six-time major winner, a notorious workaholic, suggested this week that the struggling Irish lad concentrate more on his game and less on other pursuits (i.e. girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki, not that Faldo lacked an eye for the ladies).

British Open Insider: R&A OK with male clubs

Royal & Ancient chief Peter Dawson was hammered with questions on gender equity during the R&A press conference since Muirfield is a male-only club. But he said the R&A wasn’t budging on its position to leave membership issues up to the clubs themselves.

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Man United rejects Chelsea bid for Rooney

Chelsea’s ambitious bid to sign striker Wayne Rooney from Manchester United was rejected by the Premier League champions. The 27-year-old Rooney has pushed for a move since expressing frustration about his lack of playing time.

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