Saturday, July 20, 2013

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HOUSTON HOUSE OF HORRORS: Four people freed from 'prison room' where they were held hostage for nearly a DECADE so alleged captor could collect welfare and benefit checks

The men say they were lured into the garage by promises of food and cigarettes. Three of them were taken to a hospital Friday with signs of malnourishment. read full story »

'Trayvon Martin could've been me 35 years ago': Obama makes surprise speech — and urges the nation to rethink Stand Your Ground

In a surprise move, a somber President Obama appeared in the White House briefing room Friday and delivered an impassioned statement on the Trayvon Martin case.

Colorado gun-rights activist says Mayor Bloomberg is politicizing Aurora movie theater massacre with vigil

AURORA, CO - JULY 19: Jane Dougherty and Carlee Soto read the names of victims at a remembrance ceremony at Cherry Creek State Park July 19, 2013 in Aurora, Colorado. Dougherty's sister, Mary Sherlach, was killed during the Newton mass shooting and Soto's sister, Victoria, was a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary. James Holmes killed 12 people and injured more than 50 during a mass shooting in a movie theater on July 20, 2012. (Photo by Tom Cooper/Getty Images) “Mayor Bloomberg is using this tragedy and walking all over graves to get to the microphone,” said Dudley Brown, executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners.

Woman charged with stealing nearly $500K in funds from Boston Marathon bombing victims

Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on April 15, covering spectators with shrapnel. Andrea Gause, 26, of Troy, New York is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars from a fund meant for victims of the Boston Marathon terror attack.

DEATH COASTER: Woman KILLED after falling from massive 14-story roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, says witness

Emergency personnel respond to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, after a woman died on the Texas Giant roller coaster, pictured in the background. A potential rider waiting in line said the woman, who has not yet been identified, was riding the Texas Giant coaster when the safety bar released and she fell.

Two found GUILTY in brutal California gang rape that involved as many as 20 attackers and onlookers as teen girl was beaten, dragged and urinated on while outside school dance

A vicious gang rape left a teen girl unconscious and bloody, with burns and bruises across her body, beneath a picnic table in a dim courtyard outside a Richmond, Calif., high school dance in 2009.

YEEZUS! Kanye West attacks photog at LAX

Reporter recalls embarrassing gaffe when party guest mistook Barack Obama for a WAITER in 2003

A member of NYC’s media elite reportedly mistooke Barack Obama for a waiter at a 2003 shindig, when Obama was running for U.S. Senate. Wall Street Journal reporter Katie Rosman remembers when a guest at a Manhattan soiree 10 years ago mistook the future president for a waiter.

New Jersey creep convicted of sexually assaulting sleeping airline passenger during cross-country flight

Bawer Aksal mugshot.  Bawer Aksal, 49, a Turkish-born American citizen, was found guilty after prosecutors said he had preyed upon their client when she fell asleep during a United Airlines flight.

RAPE HORROR IN BROOKLYN: 16-year-old prostitute seriously injured after two fiends sexually assaulted her atop a Brooklyn building and tossed her off the roof, sources say

Antonio Owensford is wanted on suspicion of rape and attempted murder. Anyone with information can call (800) 577-TIPS. Cops released a photo Thursday of a man suspected of raping a 16-year-old girl and tossing her off a Brooklyn rooftop.

Victim in Asiana Airlines plane crash was alive when she was run over by vehicle rushing to the scene

CHINA OUT Ye Meng Yuan, 16, was alive before she was run over by what was most likely a fire truck in the chaotic aftermath of the July 6 crash at San Francisco Airport, sources told The San Francisco Chronicle.

Report: Nate Silver leaves Times to join ESPN and Keith Olbermann's new show

After recently announcing the re-addition of Keith Olbermann to its network, Brian Stelter of the New York Times reported that Nate Silver and his FiveThirtyEight blog will be heading to ESPN as well.

Secretary of State John Kerry brings Israelis and Palestinians together for new peace talks

Israeli and Palestinian officials agreed Friday to take another step toward peace talks in the strife-torn region, Secretary of State John Kerry announced.

Gov. Cuomo jokes Mayor Bloomberg may be in too deep on upcoming Adirondack rafting race

September 23, 2012- North Hudson- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Cabinet Members & Senior Staff have a retreat at Boreas Ponds, located among the 69,000 acres that were recently acquired by the state. The trip is designed to help promote tourism in the Adirondack Park and find new ways to attract tourists from around the world to visit one of America's most scenic and beautiful natural habitats. The great Adirondack Challenge raft race between Bloomberg and Gov. Cuomo isn’t until Monday but Cuomo is already talking smack on the radio.

Investors dump Detroit’s municipal bonds a day after city files for bankruptcy

SPOTS IN CENTER OF PHOTO ARE REFLECTIONS FROM HEADLIGHTS ON CAMERA LENS Investors dropped Detroit's municipal bonds a day after the city's historic bankruptcy filing even as a ruling in state court raised questions about whether the bankruptcy will stand up to court review.

Israelis and Palestinians will meet next week in DC for peace negotiations for the first time in five years

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Israel and the Palestinians will meet soon in Washington to finalize an agreement on relaunching peace negotiations for the first time in five years.

11-month-old dies after mom forgets her in sweltering SUV: 'I wish I was in that car seat, not her'

Gabriella will be laid to rest Sunday, when she would have had her first birthday party. An Alabama mother forgot her daughter in a scorching Lexus SUV. The 11-month-old died as the vehicle overheated in the summer sun.

Is sex addiction real? New study calls idea into question

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Michael Douglas attends the "Behind The Candelabra" Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Grand Theatre Lumiere on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) Sorry Michael Douglas, Tiger Woods and other hypersexed celebs — your bad behavior may not qualify as 'addiction' after all.

LISTEN: Kanye's 'rant' leaked after infamous VMA incident

Two men indicted for threatening USADA leader Travis Tygart, who helped expose Lance Armstrong as doper

A MAY 17, 2013 FILE PHOTO The feds have arrested two men charged with criminally threatening to injure anti-doping enforcer Travis Tygart last year while Tygart’s organization was exposing Lance Armstrong as a doper.

Two alleged scam artists nabbed for pocketing $2M by booking fake concerts for Rihanna, Lady Gaga

The promise of a concert appearance by Rihanna caused bilked businessmen to hand over large amounts of money to two purported promoters who had no connection to the artists they were offering, prosecutors said. Meceo McEaddy, 38 and Sylvester Vincent Carrol, 47, allegedly took about $2 million from would-be clients who thought they were booking the superstars to perform.

SEC charges billionaire hedge-fund manager for failing to prevent insider trading

Hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen, founder and chairman of SAC Capital Advisors, denies the charges against him but has said his firm will cooperate with all government investigations. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday filed civil charges against Steven A. Cohen that accused the billionaire hedge-fund manager of failing to prevent insider trading.

Ex-partner testifies about Whitey Bulger killings...

Retired veteran heads to North Korea to find remains of Jesse Brown, the Navy’s first black pilot

UNDATED FILE PHOTO FROM AROUND 1950 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. NAVY, AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE U.S. NAVY Thomas Hudner, 88, now a retired Navy captain, heads to Pyongyang on Saturday and will travel to the spot where Jesse Brown died in December 1950.

Elderly Wisconsin man was sane when he shot and killed teen neighbor, jury says

John Spooner is led out of the courtroom after the jury read a verdict of guilty in his trial, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Milwaukee. A jury says a Milwaukee man who fatally shot his teenage neighbor whom he suspected of burglary was not insane when he pulled the trigger.

BASHFUL AT THE BEACH: Americans more likely to keep covered up, Germans most likely to go naked, survey says

American women, as well as those from some Asian countries, were the most likely to keep their tops on at the beach. No matter how hot it gets, most beach-going Americans aren't looking to take off some, or all, of their clothes. The Germans are another story.

TRAGEDY ON THE FIELD: Indiana boy, 8, dies after baseball hits his neck at practice

Dylan “loved baseball, loved his teammates,” father Erik Williams said. A baseball struck Dylan Williams' neck during baseball practice on Tuesday. The 8-year-old went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on the baseball diamond. He died the next day.

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

WILKES-BARRE TIMES-LEADER OUT MANDATORY CREDIT One of the few certainties still attached to the 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.

... as cops probe 'suspicious' death of key Bulger witness

Canadian mother missing for 50 YEARS found to be alive and well by her long lost daughter

Lucy Johnson, a missing woman from Surrey, has been found alive in the Yukon 50 years after she disappeared. One of Canada's oldest missing person cases has been solved after a mother who vanished from her British Columbia home more than 50 years ago was found living more than 1,000 miles away.

'We should make one of Talia's dreams come true': Fans launch petition to get 13-year-old YouTube star who died from cancer her own makeup line

More than 700 people, many cancer survivors themselves, have signed the Change.org petition since it launched Wednesday.

Shortest comeback ever? Yankees place Jeter on 15-day DL with quad strain after single-hit return to lineup

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Yankees announced on Friday morning that they have played their Captain on the 15-day DL with a Grade 1 right quad strain. The move is retroactive to July 12.

The tale of the ape: Baby gorilla born in San Francisco Zoo

FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY BEST AVAILABLE QUALITY HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY An endangered western lowland gorilla said hello to the world on Wednesday afternoon at the San Francisco Zoo. Weighing in at 5 pounds, 1 ounce, the tiny, wrinkled primate seems to be doing well.

DNA confirms Albert DeSalvo's link to 'Boston Strangler' killing of Mary Sullivan: authorities

DNA evidence has officially linked Albert DeSalvo, seen here in the early 1970s, to at least one of the vicitims of the ‘Boston Strangler’. DeSalvo had confessed to being the infamous serial killer, but later recanted. DNA tests on the remains of a man who once claimed to be the “Boston Strangler” confirm he killed the woman believed to be the serial killer’s last victim, authorities said.

'Then you seduce him and take his virginity':Scheming mom seeks paid girlfriend for Harvard-bound virgin son on Craigslist

One Manhattan mom claimed that a preschool damaged her child's chance at Harvard. An unidentified Philadelphia mother wants a willing under-19 ’sugar baby’ to deflower her 18-year-old high schooler, promising to ‘make your financial issues disappear’ in exchange.

Pelosi won't comment on whether San Diego mayor Bob Filner should resign over sex harassment complaints

UNITED STATES - July 11: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during her weekly on-camera press briefing with the press in the U.S. Capitol on July 11, 2013. (Photo By Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call) House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi won’t say if she thinks one-time House colleague and San Diego Mayor Bob Filner should resign over allegations he has repeatedly groped women.

SEE IT: ‘Marijuana moms’ gather for high class dinner party in Beverly Hills

The women vaporize the marijuana, which they say gives them the benefits without the smoke. The Beverly Hills Cannabis Club recently gathered at the home of founder Cheryl Shuman, the self-proclaimed "Martha Stewart of Marijuana," for a non-traditional "pot luck" dinner.

Marriage rate drops to lowest level in a century, study finds

The marriage rate in the US is currently 31, the lowest it’s been in over a century. New figures show that there are roughly 31 marriages per 1,000 married women. Compare that to 1920, when the marriage rate was a staggering 92.3.

Obama plans return to Martha’s Vineyard: First Family to vacation next month at $7.6 million estate, report says

President Obama and Sasha Obama in 2009. The locals don’t mind the Obama’s visit because they keep to themselves, one business owner said. After much speculation, the White House has confirmed the Obamas will travel to the vacation spot on Aug. 10 and return to Washington, D.C., on Aug. 18.

SEE IT: New Mexico woman having diabetes attack roughed up by deputies

Shocking dash camera footage shows a diabetic woman being dragged out of her car by Santa Fe County sheriff deputies, all while she was having a diabetic episode.   Disturbing dashcam video shows a New Mexico woman suffering a diabetes attack being dragged from her car by deputies. The Santa Fe Sheriff's Office is investigating.

McSweat! McDonald’s workers stage a walkout after air-conditioner fails, colleague hospitalized

After the air-conditioning gave out at a McDonald’s in Washington Heights on Friday, a worker was rushed by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of heat-related symptoms. Shortly thereafter, most of the restaurant’s workers walked off the job in protest. Workers at a McDonald’s in Washington Heights walked off the job Friday when the air-conditioning broke down and a co-worker was hospitalized due to the stifling heat.

Ireland Baldwin makes a splash with dad Alec on vacation

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

Powerball winner Gloria C. Mackenzie, 84, leaves the lottery office escorted by her son Scott Mackenzie, right, after claiming a single lump-sum payment of about $370.9 million before taxes on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Tallahassee, Fla. Officials say she is the largest sole lottery winner in U.S. history. She did not speak to reporters outside lottery headquarters, leaving in a silver Ford Focus with family members. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon) The Florida retiree who won the jaw-dropping jackpot in May is swapping her modest, one-bedroom duplex for a $1.2 million mansion in a ritzy Jacksonville country club.

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

The body of El Imparcial newspaper journalist Alberto Lopez lies next to another dead man in a cornfield of La Humedad, in the municipality of Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico. A Mexican journalist covering crime in the state of Oaxaca was found dead Wednesday along with the body of another man.

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

Jumaane Williams, 33, a democratic candidate for the New York City Council 45th district seat, poses for a portrait in his mother's Flatbush, Brooklyn home on September 9, 2009. Williams, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, is a community organizer and former Executive Director of NYC Tenants and Neighboors, an organization that seeks to preserve affordable housing in New York City, and acts as an advocate for tenants rights. Williams was most recently the Housing Director of the Flatbush Development Corp., and holds a bachelors degree in Political Science and a masters degree in Urban Policy from Brooklyn College. 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.

What is London’s hottest tourist destination? The hospital where Kate Middleton is expected to have the royal baby

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a service marking the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation at Westminster Abbey on June 4, 2013 in London, England. St. Mary's Hospital has become London’s hottest sightseeing destination as tourists clamored to get their picture snapped outside the landmark where the royal baby is expected to be born.

TIGER ON THE PROWL: Woods says he's 'in a good spot' after impressive second round at British Open

Tiger Woods of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland July 19, 2013. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT GOLF) Tiger Woods changed the complexion of the day with one fist-pumping birdie on the 18th hole Friday, looking very much as though he has a claret jug in his sights.

Rape victim, 16, in serious condition after she's tossed from Brooklyn rooftop

Antonio Owensford allegedly threw the girl off the roof. She remains in serious condition Friday. Cops urge anyone with information on Owensford’s whereabouts to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hot line at (800) 577-TIPS. A 16-year-old prostitute was seriously hurt after two fiends raped her atop a Brooklyn building and threw her over the ledge, law enforcement sources said Friday.

'This is malicious fecal distribution': Angry homeowner videotapes runner who has used his house as a toilet multiple times

The owner is vowing to make the runner clean up the mess herself. The blond athlete has been caught on camera defecating next to a home in Albuquerque a staggering four times in the last three months.

DISTURBING VIDEO: Teacher drags little girl, kicks her to the ground in vile attack at China school

It is not known where the incident took place. A real-life "Bad Teacher" said to be from China has been caught dragging a student from her seat and out of class before kicking her to the floor and shoving her against a wall.

'Old Farts' Mark O'Meara, Tom Lehman can't follow up great first rounds at the British Open

After a sparkling 67 by O'Meara and a 68 by Lehman in the first round, the former Open champs shot 77 and 78 respectively to fall back to 3-over for the week at Muirfield.

Worried your kids are doing drugs? German man hires out dog named Thor to sniff out drug use for parents

A generic sniffer dog. Thor has completed his training to become a police dog. German entrepreneur Reitner Reuther is hiring his prized pooch Thor out for $125 per mission and says he'll find even the most secret of stashes.

Chinese vases given to 19th century British minister who saved boy from river earns descendants $150,000

Isabella, 8, and Oliver Schwinge, 6, are dwarfed by a 5-foot pair of 200-year-old Chinese vases that were given to a 19th-century church minister as thanks for saving a boy's life have come to light. They are expected to fetch more than $150,000 at auction. Two rare Qing Dynasty vases that were a gift to a Lancashire minister from a Far East trader, were recently discovered in the hallway of a house in Dorchester, England.

SEE IT: 'Magic Mike' struts down runway in vintage shots

Regular vigorous exercise may cut stroke risk, particularly in men: study

Senior man and woman exercising on treadmills Adults over 45 who consistently exercised more than four times a week were at lower risk of stroke and mini-stroke, while those who didn't exercise at all had a 20% increased risk, researchers found.

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

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINIAL JUSTICE 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.

SEE IT: Bumble bee high-fives drunken British man

Incredibly, the bee stretches out its foreleg and greets the man back. With a few beers in his belly, the wannabe Doctor Dolittle is first heard asking whether the bug perched on rotting fruit is alive.

Obama inner circle rife with Oxford grads — while UK parliament has NO ONE with American degrees

The Ivies are still the top breeding ground for top government officials, with Harvard and Yale the most popular undergraduate schools and Harvard and Georgetown, the non-Ivy but still prestigious Jesuit school, the top two graduate schools. The National Journal reviewed the CVs from 250 officials working for Obama, discovering the exclusive school was attended by 11 top bureaucrats.
Sports

Open Insider: Rory doesn't make cut

GULLANE, Scotland — Rory McIlroy missed the British Open cut after shooting a four-over 75 to finish 12-over for the first two rounds, but he thought he found some positive signs with the PGA Championship (Aug. 8-11) on the horizon after his next tourmament, the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Akron (Aug. 1-4).

As camp nears, O'Brien and Penn State eye future

MANDATORY CREDIT. MAGS OUT As training camp nears, as well as his second season on the sidelines, coach Bill O’Brien believes Penn State is headed in the right direction amid NCAA-imposed sanctions.

A-Rod sluggish on basepaths in latest rehab game

WILKES-BARRE TIMES-LEADER OUT Alex Rodriguez has felt his swing rounding into form over the past several games of his minor-league rehab. He even connected earlier this week for his first two home runs since returning to the field following hip surgery in January.

BMW's stolen from Hank Aaron's home

Atlanta police are investigating the burglary of baseball great Hank Aaron’s Atlanta home while he and his wife Billye were away. A police report obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/1dKoZeG ) says the 79-year-old Aaron missed a call from his alarm company Sunday night and asked a neighbor to check on his house Monday morning.
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SEE IT: Chilling pictures released of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s capture

A sniper trains his laser onto Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarneav. A police officer has released chilling images of the moment a blood-stained Dzhokhar Tsarnaev emerged from his hideout.

B37's fellow Zimmerman jurors bash her for going on TV

Anderson Cooper speaks with Zimmerman Juror B-37 for the second time. Four jurors in the Trayvon Martin case issued a statement Tuesday night bashing a fellow panelist for going on TV and leading the country to believe she spoke for them.

Still-married Al Sharpton's gal pal latest since 2004 separation

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Al Sharpton has been squiring an attractive younger “personal stylist” to society and political affairs since at least last fall — even though he’s still married to his long-time wife.

Amber alert wakes thousands in New York, sparking debate

That blaring Amber Alert that woke up much of NYC last night? It's part of a nationwide text emergency alert system, called Wireless Emergency Alerts that send out messages for extreme weather warnings, local emergencies requiring evacuation or immediate action, AMBER Alerts and presidential alerts during a national emergency Thousands of New Yorkers were awoken early Wednesday morning when their cell phones began blaring because of an amber alert notifying them of a missing child.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Derek Jeter's signature allegedly forged on petitions by ethically-challenged Bronx City Councilwoman – SEE IT

Signatures from Maria del Carmen Arroyo’s petitions. Among the names are famous celebrities such as Derek Jeter and Joe Buck. The team of City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo gathered 3,863 signatures — far more than the 450 she needs for her re-election bid — but her challenger is disputing 3,437 of the signatures.

'It would hurt': Mom of cop killer Ronell Wilson begs court to spare son of the death penalty

Cheryl Wilson (l.) leaves United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Cheryl Wilson's son, Ronell Wilson, was convicted of murdering two undercover police officers and now faces the death penalty. July 18, 2013 The mother of cop killer Ronell Wilson choked up and struggled for words Thursday when describing what the execution of her son would mean to her.

Brooklyn thief follows, robs elderly blind man twice in Queens: cops

The Queensbridge Houses. In a July 9 encounter, the senior was choked. Rhodes faces 25 years in prison if convicted. A Brooklyn man was charged Thursday with preying on an elderly blind man in Queens.

WATCH: 'Glee' star tells fan to 'stay out of trouble' in final video before death

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

Exported.; What is the deal with Mets fans? This is what Jerry Seinfeld is reportedly saying after Flushing fans booed players during introductions at the All-Star game.

Hudson Shiver! NYC waterway polluted with high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study finds

Exported.; Looking to beat the heat? Don’t jump in the Hudson. The river is polluted with high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study shows.

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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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.

'Trayvon's mother didn't get the justice she needed': Howard Beach woman, whose son was killed in 1986 racist attack, urges Trayvon's mom to 'be strong'

HAMILL: The mother weeps for the mother. More than 25 years after her son was killed in Howard Beach, the mother of Michael Griffith grieves for the mother of Trayvon Martin. “I know her unique pain,” says Jean Griffith-Sandiford.

'I said I wanted to be like Jeter in good ways': Mets ace Matt Harvey says his comments about wanting to bed as many beauties as the Yankees star ‘were taken out of context’

'That guy is the model,' Harvey said in the article.'I mean, first off, let’s just look at the women he’s dated.'

EXCLUSIVE: Blond beauty set to sue NYPD, accusing cop of stealing nude photos and XXX videos off her phone

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.

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

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY NBC FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. While other citywide candidates have been sweltering on the streets, the only sweating Eliot Spitzer’s done has been under the television lights.

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

Teddy the Guardian's sensors have already received FDA approval, but no launch date has been set. 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.

Just friends? Eva Longoria denies George Clooney tried to 'woo' her

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

Former President George W. Bush will receive the Global Service Award on Sept. 9 in Denver for his work in Africa on AIDS, cervical cancer and malaria. 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.

Penn State says settlements for victims of perv Jerry Sandusky will exceed $60M

Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse Friday, June 22, 2012, after being found guilty in his sexual abuse trial, in Bellefonte, Pa. Sandusky was convicted of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years Friday, accusations that had sent shock waves through the college campus known as Happy Valley and led to the firing of Penn State's beloved Hall of Fame coach, Joe Paterno. A Penn State official says the cost of tentative settlements for victims in the Jerry Sandusky case is already at $60 million — and climbing.

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

NY 1 anchorman Pat Kiernan poses in His Upper West Side apartment Monday. Kiernan will be co-hosting ABC's morning show this week with Kelly Rippa. (Craig Warga/ New York Daily News) 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.

DETROIT BROKE CITY: Motor City files for bankruptcy as it drowns under billions in debt

A projected 45 million people, about 15 percent of the U.S. population, were poor last year. Above, a pedestrian walks by graffiti in downtown Detroit. Detroit became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy, as state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr filed for Chapter 9 protection.
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You are NOT the father: Bombshell blonde tweeted by Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen in February isn't his daughter, report claims

The Tennessee Congressman who sent eyebrow-raising tweets earlier this year to a bombshell blonde he thought was his long-lost daughter is not actually the woman’s father, an explosive new report claims.

Investor steals $705,000 of Facebook stock money

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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.

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

A surfer and a diver sport wetsuits displaying the two styles of SAMS shark deterrent technology. The surfboard also shows the new design. An Australian research firm Thursday launched what is being touted as the world's first anti-shark wetsuit, using new discoveries about the predators' eyesight to stave off or evade an attack.

DEFENDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT: Grassroots Idaho militia — a secretive and heavily-armed group — revealed in powerful photo essay

Michael Browning from Spokane, Wash., runs toward targets while firing his assault rifle during the annual gathering. Formed in 2009 after President Obama was inaugurated, the Light Foot Militia prepares to help in the event of emergency, a supplementary armed force in time of anarchy. The group is highly paranoid of government suppression of freedom.

A RUN OF ICE AND FIRE: 'Game of Thrones' superfan creates fun run in Queens in the shape of a direwolf — the sigil of House Stark

The run, which will cut through Cypress Hills Cemetery, Forest Hills, Ozone Park and Woodhaven, is in the shape of the Stark clan’s direwolf. The wolf is the mascot, or sigil, for one of the book and television series’ main families — whose numbers were violently reduced in Season 3 of the HBO show.

'Your husband’s here, reporting for duty': Dad home early from Afghanistan sneaks up on family while snorkeling in touching clip — SEE THE VIDEO

Capt. Hyrum Bronson, who’s based at Japan’s Kadena Air Base, surprised his wife and children by donning scuba gear and sneaking up on them as they enjoyed splashing in the water.

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

Senator Kristin Gillibrand tours the FEMA center in MCU Park in Coney Island where aid was distributed. She and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano helped Coney Island residents whose buildings were heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Nov. 5 2012. 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.

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

A THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012 PHOTO 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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Review: Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake make smooth pair

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The musical bromance of the year reached a high-fiving peak.

'Sister, Sister' star: 'I was a 29-year-old virgin'

This sister is a one man only kind of gal.

Confidenti@l: Lamar Odom teammate has his back

Matt Barnes, above with his wife, Gloria Govan, has teammate Lamar Odom’s back after an unruly media day. Basketball stud and Kardashian sidekick Lamar Odom has a defender.

Doubt on blockbusters

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY DISNEY FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. The blockbuster model may be nearing a tipping point after films like “The Lone Ranger” and “Pacific Rim” tanked.

What does your favorite ice cream say about you?

Baskin-Robbins’ Ice Cream Flavors reveal personality traits according to new study conducted in honor of National Ice Cream Month. Your favorite ice cream flavor could say more about your personality than you think.

'TomKat Project' play on couch-bouncing, Scientology-laced relationship

Thanks to the magic of the stage, TomKat is back.

'Color Purple' defends Oprah slam

Rae Dawn Chong (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage) Rae Dawn Chong says N-word comment against the talk queen was taken out of context.

PHOTOS: Trim Jenna Dewan-Tatum steps out after giving birth

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrives at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) New mother Jenna Dewan returns to work for the first time since giving birth on the set of "The Witches of East End" on July 17, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada. She was joined on the set by fellow actresses Julia Ormond, Madchen Amick and Rachel Boston. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 She showed off her post-baby body on set of her TV show, 'The Witches of East End.'

SEE IT: Ryan Reynolds gets drenched on 'Late Night'

Jimmy and Ryan square off in a game of war where the loser faces drenching consequences. Ryan Reynolds joined Jimmy Fallon Thursday night, and got a face full of water for his trouble.

Nude models bare all in sexy new Fiat ad

A perfect fit: Fiat's stripped-down ad campaign launched in ESPN magazine's Body Issue. In case you’ve missed the memo: Fiat is sexy!

Demi Lovato on Cory Monteith: 'He didn't choose to die'

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 13: Singer and X Factor judge Demi Lovato attends the FOX 2103 Programming Presentation Post-Party at Wollman Rink - Central Park on May 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic) X Factor judge Demi Lovato is among the many stars grieving the "Glee" star's death.

Former 'Game of Thrones' star banned from bar for 'rowdy' behavior: report

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. Sean Bean apparently lost his head one too many times.

PHOTOS: Inside the Boston bombing manhunt

A sniper trains his bead on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (ALL PHOTOS BY SEAN MURPHY) New images show Dzhokhar Tsarnaev as his final standoff came to an end in Watertown, Mass.

REVIEW: ‘R.I.P.D.’ is D.O.A.

Jeff Bridges (l.) and Ryan Reynolds don’t have a lot of ammunition from the ‘script to save ‘R.I.P.D.’ Even Jeff Bridges can't raise the pulse on this bomb.

Rihanna goes granny chic

@badgalriri via Instagram "Grey is the new black! Blondies, it's quiet for ya'll #brrr!" July 18, 2013 One shade of gray is the latest fashion statement by the singer.

'Casino Royale' actor found dead by cliff

EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED Paul Bhattacharjee was found dead by cliffs near a seaside resort sixty miles south of London.

Which actress has these amazing Comic-Con nails?

Actress Hailee Steinfeld at Comic-Con in San Diego CA. This teen star was perfectly polished when she swung by San Diego to promote a new flick.

Moonshine moves out of the hills and on to the shelves in Georgia

"Moonshiners" stars "Tickle" (L) and Tim Smith brew 180-proof moonshine on the popular Discovery channel show. Discovery’s ‘Moonshiners’ star Tim Smith has launched a moonshine brand.

PHOTOS: Celeb engagement rings

Adam Levine's fiancee Behati Prnsloo shows off her engagement ring Can you stand the glare? Stars like Behati Prinsloo show us their blinding bling.

NHL reaches deal to send its players to Olympics

Bobby Ryan celebrates after giving the United States a 1-0 lead against Switzerland in the Olympic opener for Team USA. The deal means the NHL will break from Feb. 9 until Feb. 26.

PHOTOS: Celebrity mug shots

Former America's Next Top Model star Renee Alway's mug-shot released on Wednesday July 17, 2013 shows her face battered and bruised. Ex-"America's Next Top Model" finalist is the latest celeb to be on the wrong side of the law.

Yum! Hotels feed into cronut craze

The cronut, part donut, part croissant, has become an international phenomenon. In-house pastry chefs from around the world are recreating the hybrid ‘cronut’ for their guests.

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

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrives at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) New mother Jenna Dewan returns to work for the first time since giving birth on the set of "The Witches of East End" on July 17, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada. She was joined on the set by fellow actresses Julia Ormond, Madchen Amick and Rachel Boston. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 Hollywood moms before & after giving birth

Leah Remini's sister reveals why actress left Scientology

Leah Remini is being treated like a shunned person by the Church of Scientology after ‘rocking the boat,’ her sister said. Sister says Remini questioned Tom Cruise's 'weird' relationship with the organization's bigwigs.

PHOTOS: British Open weekend

epa03793467 Zach Johnson of the USA plays an iron off the 7th tee, during the second round 19 July 2013 of The British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield,Gullane, Scotland, Britain.The Open finishes Sunday 21 July 2013. The fourth and final round of the Open takes place 21 July. EPA/GERRY PENNY Follow the journeys of top golfers like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the British Open.

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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The actress is close to a no-jail deal to avoid trial in her year-old California DUI case.

REVIEW: "Rebel" starts out interesting and gets even better

Romi Dias as Loreta Velazquez, soldier and spy in the Civil War. From PBS show “Rebel,” July 2013. 'Rebel' chronicles the life of female Confederate soldier turned Union spy

Liberace ex jailed for identity theft

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

Homer Simpson "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'

Emma Roberts in the August 2013 Denim issue of NYLON. 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

A vacant and blighted home, covered with red spray paint, sits alone in an east side neighborhood once full of homes in Detroit, Michigan January 27, 2013. The story of Detroit's decline is decades old: Its tax revenue and population have shrunk and labor costs have remained out of whack. Picture taken January 27, 2013. 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

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actors Lea Michele and Cory Monteith arrive at 13th Annual Warner Bros. And InStyle Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) 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

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY NETFLIX FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. The political intrigue saga received a best drama series nomination.

Half of Americans admit they've spied on their lover

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

Zachary Quinto, Jonathan Groff split: report

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

Detroit Cass Tech High School then and now. 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

PC gamers are increasingly interested in digital-only distribution. Many who build their own gaming machines are now opting not to include CD/DVD drives. 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

David Traywick, Randy Travis' brother was arrested for selling 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?

‘Weeds’ star Mary-Louise Parker says she’s considering quitting acting soon. ‘I’m too thin-skinned,’ the actress says, of all of the harsh internet criticism entertainers face. 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

Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison and Damian Lewis as Nicholas "Nick" Brody in "Homeland." The nominations for the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards are in.

PHOTOS: High alert! London on royal baby watch

Bookmakers wearing costumes depicting a Queen's guard and The Queen show a list of potential baby names while doing a publicity stunt at the entrance to the Lindo Wing, a private facility within St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, Britain, 03 July 2013. Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, have confirmed that their baby will be delivered in the same place where late Princess Diana gave birth to William. 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

NOV. 8, 2010, FILE PHOTO 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

07111210444, "Catching Fire," "Captain America" and "Amazing Spider-Man 2" among films set to make a splash.

What to eat to beat the heat

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

Nominees react to Emmy Awards honors

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. TV stars from Kerry Washington to Kevin Spacey react to their Emmy nods.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard take his kids to Japan

NARITA, JAPAN - JULY 18: (R-L) Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Jack Depp and Lily Rose Melody Depp are seen upon departure at Narita International Airport on July 18, 2013 in Narita, Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage) Heard joined Depp and his two children on a quick trip to Japan this week.

Jennifer Hudson sends message on gun-themed shirt

'It's time to turn all of that into this !!!! LOVE ......' Jennifer Hudson poses in a t-shirt where the word 'love' is spelled with weapons in an Instagram photo from July 16, 2013. 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 captions this photo ‘Smile!’ as she once again treats followers to a view. Heidi Klum has never shied away from showing some skin.

PHOTOS: South Africa celebrates as Mandela turns 95

Children gather to celebrate the 95th birthday of their 'Father of the Nation' Nelson Mandela outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where he is being treated on July 18, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa. The South African presidency has said that Mandela's health is 'steadily improving', as the anti-apartheid icon spends his 95th birthday in hospital. Children in schools across the country have started off Mandela Day by singing 'Happy Birthday' to him. Well-wishers gathered at Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria to honor Mandela's birthday.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston sports short, frizzy bob on set

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17: Actess Jennifer Aniston is seen on the set of "Squirrels to the Nuts" on July 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/FilmMagic) Stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week.

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

000 Cast members got together for a somber brunch on Tuesday.

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

Kelly Ripa is co-host of July 27’s Super Saturday sale in the Hamptons to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Stephen Barcelo Who wears short shorts? Not Kelly Ripa’s 12-year-old daughter Lola.

Queen to Kate's unborn baby: Arrive already!

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) is seen laughing as Queen Elizabeth gestures while they watch part of a children's sports event during a visit to Vernon Park in Nottingham, central England in this June 13, 2012 file photograph. Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine are expecting a baby, the prince's office said on December 3, 2012. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Files (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY ROYALS) 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

‘B & O standing on the grass and k.i.s.s.i.n.g’: Bar Refaeli kissing another girl in an Instagram photo on July 17, 2013. The supermodel posted a photo of her smooching Israeli pal.

Kenneth Giordano, giant of Bronx jazz scene, dies

The walls of Willie’s Steakhouse are covered with pictures of late, great owner Kenneth Giordano (left with Bill Cosby during “Fat Albert’s” visit to the Soundview eatery). Giordano died this week of cancer. 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 and Rosario Dawson do lunch on a break while filming in New York. Chris Rock is up to his old tricks again.

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

Brooklynites will get a chance to hurl tomotoes at each other on Saturday at the Aviator sports complex. More than 5,000 expected to turn out for 'NYC Tomato Battle' Saturday.

Jason Sudeikis' weight loss secret: Sex

Actors Jason Sudeikis says “I have the greatest workout partner in the world,” in Olivia Wilde. "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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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. The British native, 50, passed away Sunday at St. Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington, England. 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

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: TV personality Kim Kardashian attends the E! 2013 Upfront at The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center on April 22, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic) 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

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL,; NO ARCHIVE; NO RESALE. Keibler knows what she wants and it doesn’t include George, marriage or kids.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner launch line of jewelry

Each piece in the collection will cost less than $24. 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

Jennifer Lopez is supporting her friend Leah Remini after a public split from the Church of Scientology. 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?

MR & PR 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

Bad Kids Clothing’s T-shirt listing men Taylor Swift has rumored to be linked to angered some of the singer’s fans. 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

@justinbieber via Instagram on July 17, 2013: "@bangbangnyc did this art., Moms always watching ;)" Check out the Biebs' latest bizarre tattoo, and other celebrity ink.

Snooki shows off 50-pound weight loss

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: TV personality Nicole Polizzi (Snooki) arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Pint-sized reality starlet, was barely recognizable as she stepped out with BFF JWOWW.

SEE IT: Bar Refaeli kisses girl friend Orna Elovitch

‘B & O standing on the grass and k.i.s.s.i.n.g’: Bar Refaeli kissing another girl in an Instagram photo on July 17, 2013. Bar Refaeli has been loose with her liplocks this year.

Tina Turner, 73, marries longtime beau in Switzerland

Tina Turner, 73, married longtime love Erwin Bach, 57, in Switzerland. The couple are planning to have a grand Buddhist ceremony to celebrate on Sunday. 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 arrive at Los Angeles International Airport Monday with Berry’s 5-year-old daughter, Nahla. Its the couple’s first appearance as husband and wife since marrying on Saturday. 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 in the official trailer for 'The Fifth Estate'. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as WikiLeaks mastermind Julian Assange.

PHOTOS: Controversial covers

A picture of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is on the cover of the August 2013 edition of Rolling Stone magazine. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is the latest in a long list of divisive magazine covers.

Beyonce to fan: ‘Put that damn camera down’

07011314043, 10102657, Beyonce chastised a fan who was too busy recording her to sing along.

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

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use. Contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal's prior written consent. 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

-ALLCOUNTRY Were Justin and Selena toasting their reconciliation?

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

-ALLCOUNTRY Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm.

Olbermann returns to ESPN for late night talk

MSNBC Live -- Decision 2010 -- Pictured: Keith Olbermann, host of “Countdown” during "Decision 2010" on November 2, 2010 (Photo by: MSNBC/NBCU Photo Bank via AP Images) The show, called “Olbermann,” will debut Aug. 26.

All-Star Game a ratings home run for Fox

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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

Call it the revival of the wiener! In 1988, Oscar Mayer debuted the latest Wienermobile as well as its Hotdogger program. Encouraging recent college graduates to apply, the Hotdogger program selects new drivers for the brand's hugest hot dog. 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'

NO Brazil Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Review: ‘TWA Flight 800’ is weak on logic

dnp; to send; 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'

POOL PHOTO Babs gave Zimmerman’s legal team extra muscle.

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

Bryan Cranston (as Walter White) and Aaron Paul (as Jesse Pinkman) in a scene from American Movie Classics's "Breaking Bad" series. Bryan Cranston's incredible run as Walter White on "Breaking Bad" will end this season.

McDonald's to open its first restaurant in Vietnam

A McDonald's burger, a carton of french fries and a milkshake sit arranged for a photograph at a restaurant in London, U.K., on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant company, plans to increase its number of Russian outlets by 20 percent this year to capitalize on its fastest growing market in Europe. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images 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

**FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY AND CANNOT BE ALTERED, ARCHIVED OR RESOLD. SPECIFIC CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE. CONTACT YOUR NBCU REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION** The reality competition series has run out of Oxygen.

Catholic officials in Poland slam tennis star for posing nude

Agnieszka Radwanksa  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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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

Sketchers Shape-ups were supposed to help customers lose weight and tone their abs, legs and buttocks. 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

Grab a handful of walnuts and live longer? That's what a new study suggests. A new study finds that eating nuts, particularly walnuts, may give you a longer life.

'Glee' co-star mourns Monteith

Darren Criss smiled for photos while mourning the loss of his friend and costar Cory Monteith who was found dead in his hotel room Saturday. 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

HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 25: (L) Singer Fergie and husband actor Josh Duhamel arrive at the Giorgio Armani pary to celebrate Paris Photo Los Angeles Vernissage opening night at Paramount Studios on April 25, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Beck Starr/FilmMagic) Duhamel spilled the beans on "Live with Kelly and Michael" that he and Fergie are expecting a son.

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.”

Lolo Jones in bar dust-up: report

USA's Lolo Jones gets ready for a practice run in the women's bobsled World Cup competition on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Lake Placid, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) The track-and-field-star-turned-bobsledder reportedly knocked out a woman at a Lake Placid bar last Friday.

‘I do NOT care’: Kirstie Alley says she's not upset Leah Remini left Scientology

Actress Leah Remini's departure from the Church of Scientology may have led to more burned bridges than just with the religious organization. The "King of Queens" star's friend and fellow Scientologist Kirstie Alley was said to be particularly upset over Remini's exit.

'Breaking Bad's' Cranston admits to violent urges

Bryan Cranston (as Walter White) and Aaron Paul (as Jesse Pinkman) in a scene from American Movie Classics's "Breaking Bad" series. Bryan Cranston, whose incredible run as Walter White on "Breaking Bad" will end this season, says he wanted violently kill an ex-girlfriend.

Iron Man is Golden

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Robert Downey Jr attends a photocall for 'Iron Man 3' at The Dorchester Hotel on April 17, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Robert Downey Jr. has topped Forbes' list of highest paid actors.

Westboro vows to picket Monteith funeral

Cory Monteith, who died in Saturday in a Vancouver hotel room from an overdose of heroin and alcohol, is being targeted posthumously by the Westboro Baptist Church. Hate-spewing Westboro Baptist Church says it will stage protest at the funeral of "Glee" star Cory Monteith.

Kerry Washington back on Twitter after secret wedding

Kerry Washington returned to Twitter Tuesday after taking a break on July 2. News broke of her secret wedding to NFL pro Nnamdi Asmugha the next day. ‘I still don’t talk about my personal life on here,’ she tweeted July 16. The "Scandal" star called her Twitter hiatus "important and good.”

PHOTOS: Mariah glams up her sling after accident on the set

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 13: Mariah Carey performs on stage during 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Charity Concert starring The New York Philharmonic with Special Guest Mariah Carey Benefiting Sandy Relief at Central Park, Great Lawn on July 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic) When you live your life in the limelight, it's no surprise that you'd even make an injury look glamorous. From bejeweled crutches and neck braces to designer wheelchairs, check out which celebrities accesorize with their injuries ...

Website helps shoppers find coveted clothes

Love an outfit you saw in a picture on Tumblr? Now you can ask the Hunt community to help you find it. The Hunt provides users with a place to post pics of must-have outfits and accessories they find on social media.

Pippa wants parody Twitter account gone

Pippa Middleton watches the Gentlemen's Singles first round match between Andy Murray of Great Britain and Benjamin Becker of Germany on day one of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2013 in London, England.  Lawyers for Middleton are demanding that a parody account @pippatips be wiped from Twitter.

PHOTOS: Bush 41's colorful socks

PHOTO TAKEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013. MANDATORY CREDIT. STAND ALONE PHOTO Check out some of George H.W. Bush's top looks, from pretty in pink to the American flag.

SEE IT: Young Rockets fan goes off on Shaq

Exported.; Nothing could have prepared him for the pint-sized fan's response to remarks about Dwight Howard and Houston.

Justin Bieber accused of spitting at Ohio man

A man is accusing Justin Bieber of spitting on him after an exchange about taking photos went awry. The ‘Baby’ singer is accused of spitting in a man’s face.

Gabourey Sidibe pranks Kimmel's wedding

-ALLCOUNTRY 'Precious' star donned a wedding gown and veil to jokingly steal the spotlight from Kimmel's bride-to-be.

Perfect running shoes are all about the roll: experts

Wearing the wrong sneakers could make common running-related injuries like shin splints and hip pain worse, exercise physiologist Tom Holland said. Analyzing the roll of the foot remains standard practice among fitness gurus and doctors for better shoe fit.

Stevie Wonder boycotts Florida after Zimmerman verdict

NO TABLOIDS Stevie Wonder is speaking out after George Zimmerman was acquitted.

Kanye West clothing collection sells out

Being dressed by a star is costly: A short-sleeved grey sweatshirt goes for $250. A long-sleeved hoodie goes for $280. His capsule collection with French ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. crashed the company's website.

Shack up with a stranger, save 50% on hotel

NR Easynest, a new website, offers users the opportunity to connect and sleep in the same room to fit a budget.

Justin Timberlake will not be sued by Take Back the Night

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 12: Justin Timberlake performs on day 1 of the Yahoo! Wireless Festival at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on July 12, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Getty Images) The 32-year-old singer faced legal action by the foundation against sexual violence.

Randy Travis 'awake and alert' after stroke, brain surgery

10121211359, 120 Country music star was interacting with his family and friends Monday.

The average penis size of American men is...

Couple having sex Indiana University asked over 1,600 men to measure and report back.

PHOTOS: Sofia Vergara sizzles in sexy one piece

MAVRIXONLINE.COM - +1 305 542 9275. Byline, credit, TV usage, web usage or linkback must read MAVRIXONLINE.COM. Failure to byline correctly will incur double the agreed fee. Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look sexy on the beach?

Confidenti@l: Braxton & Jenner gabfests could turn to jabfests

Kris Jenner’s talk show set is styled after her own house. Both Kris Jenner and Tamar Braxton had drama-filled debuts that could be a disaster if things don’t turn around fast.

Do snail facials really work?

According to Dr. Oscar Hevia, a celebrity dermatologist with his own skincare line, it might.

Farrah thinks she's Playboy material — but mag doesn't!

The ‘Teen Mom’ star believes she’s Playboy material - but the magazine apparently doesn’t agree. Farrah Abraham has reportedly been rejected by Playboy at least twice.

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Incredible celebrity engagement rings

Adam Levine's fiancee Behati Prnsloo shows off her engagement ring Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Bodypainted models become one with nature

Bodypainting artwork by Johannes Stoetter. Becoming one with nature takes on new meaning in these incredible bodypainting snaps. Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

Television personalities Valentin Chmerkovskiy (R) and Maksim Chmerkovskiy arrive at the Liquid Pool Lounge at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on June 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Hollywood moms before and after baby

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrives at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) New mother Jenna Dewan returns to work for the first time since giving birth on the set of "The Witches of East End" on July 17, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada. She was joined on the set by fellow actresses Julia Ormond, Madchen Amick and Rachel Boston. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 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.

Celebrities over 40

51155684 "Foul Play" star Goldie Hawn goes for a walk with a friend on July 16, 2013 in Brentwood, California. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

H'wood hair chameleons

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17: Actess Jennifer Aniston is seen on the set of "Squirrels to the Nuts" on July 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/FilmMagic) 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 ...

Marlin, the Kennedy yacht, through the years

-ALLCOUNTRY The Prince of Camelot had his very own floating paradise, the Marlin, which he docked in the Nantucket Sound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The Marlin, which was donated in 1970 by the Kennedy family to a Florida auction, recently resurfaced in 2013, with more of the Kennedy clan aboard ...

Celebs gone grizzly

NO Brazil These Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

-ALLCOUNTRY 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'.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

MAVRIXONLINE.COM - +1 305 542 9275. Byline, credit, TV usage, web usage or linkback must read MAVRIXONLINE.COM. Failure to byline correctly will incur double the agreed fee. Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

Anthony Weiner's wife Huma Abedin wears the same dress as Michelle Obama while campaigning in New York City. 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.

Famous Scientologists

Leah Remini attends Disney Media Networks International Upfronts at Walt Disney Studios on May 20, 2012 in Burbank, California. Tom Cruise and John Travolta are just a few of the high-profile stars involved with Scientology. Here are some others.

Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear

-ALLCOUNTRY The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

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Worst celebrity hair days of all time

'I don't know if I prefer the braids or the big curls... #postvacationhair' Heidi Klum reveals the curls her vacation braids caused in this Instagram photo from July 8, 2013. Heidi Klum spotted out and about in NYC. 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

Chris Pratt posted a picture on Instagram on July 6, 2013.: "Six months no beer. #GOTG Kinda douchey to post this but my brother made me." 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

Brandi Glanville gets into the spirit of Wimbledon by enjoying a game of tennis with her six-year-old son, Jake. 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

@heidiklum via Instagram on July 4, 2013 "Happy 4th of July everyone!" Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities.

Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

Kate Moss photos to be going up for a Christie's auction in London in the fall. 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

"Don't hate me. Hate my #grilz. @cap_master" Madonna posted a photo on Instagram on July 2, 2013. 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

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 02: Rihanna attends the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2013-2014 at Grand Palais on July 2, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage) 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

Exclusive... 51143674 Recently engaged and pregnant actress Jennifer Love Hewitt stopping to get a coffee at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Los Angeles, California on June 30, 2013. ***NO INTERNET W/O PRIOR AGREEMENT*** FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Tennis fashion through the years

Enjoying a game of tennis at Queen's Club, Madame Reyntiens. Her outfit consists of a large hat, long sleeves and a long pleated skirt. 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 ...

Same-sex star couples

Recording artist Melissa Etheridge and Linda Wallem attend the Family Equality Council's Night at the Pier at Pier 60 on April 29, 2013 in New York City. 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.

Hollywood heads to the prom

Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed. 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

+AUT,+DEU,+GBR,+ITA,+USA 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

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn spend time on his yacht. 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

Prince William has both his Sun in the sign of Cancer (like his mother, Princess Dianna) as well as his Moon, indicating a profoundly sensitive emotional nature. Cancer star sign people are perhaps the most powerfully family oriented Sun Sign, and with his first child due after Jupiter, the planet of expansion and optimism, enters the sign of Cancer on June 26th 2013, Prince William is sure to be fulfilled by his role as a father in a very, very big way. Which celebrities were born this month and have Cancer as their astrological sign?

Stunning views from inside an airplane cockpit

SunBurst Over The Clouds All Rights ReservedÆ KNXposures 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 in the July 2013 issue of Vogue Magazine. PHOTO CREDIT: Annie Leibovitz/VOGUE WEB VERSION 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

A rock house in Portugal. 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

@reggiebush via Instagram "Enjoying my first Father's Day with my family! #blessed" 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

ince Harry, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony on June 15, 2013 in London, England. 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

NO Brazil 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

June 13, 2013: Members of British boy band One Direction arrive outside Temple House Studios in Miami, Florida for the second day of filming a new music video. 1D will perform as part of their US Tour 2013 later today at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida and American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida tomorrow. Pictured here: Zayn Malik Mandatory Credit: INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-11/13 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'

Office workers morphed into animals in new "Desk Safari" internet craze. 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.

Awkward Father's Day photos

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

She's how old?!

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Ireland Baldwin attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/FilmMagic) 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

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

2013 University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest Best Student Entry Laura Rock, Florida Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) during the annual spawning event in Jupiter, FL. 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.
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New Cavs center Bynum introduced in Cleveland

Cavaliers GM Chris Grant (l.) and Andrew Bynum hold up Bynum's No. 21 jersey. Andrew Bynum is officially a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The free agent center signed a two-year, $24 million contract at the team’s suburban training facility on Friday, and he was introduced by general manager Chris Grant.

Bye bye, Bobcats: Charlotte gets Hornets moniker back

exp; 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.

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

Brian Urlacher says he’d be ‘pissed’ if the Bears won the Super Bowl without him. Brian Urlacher wants to see the Bears do well, just not any better than he did as a linebacker in Chicago.

Great Scott! Adam wants to keep up major push

Getty Images 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

Rory McIlroy 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

ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 14: Billy Horschel of the United States celebrates making a putt for birdie on the 18th hole during Round Two of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 14, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) 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.

Bondy: Donovan and Jurgen get kicks at Gold Cup Tourney

The Gold Cup tournament is about a lot of things, most of them not very important. But it is also right now about Landon Donovan and his relationship with Jurgen Klinsmann, which may yet determine the success of the Americans at the World Cup next year in Brazil.

Man United rejects Chelsea bid for Rooney

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney stretches for the ball during their FA Cup fourth round soccer match against Fulham at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 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.

Bucs sign former Giants kicker Tynes

Lawrence Tynes, who spends six seasons with the NY Giants, inks deal with the Bucs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth will miss the upcoming season with a torn Achilles tendon and the team has signed two-time Super Bowl winner Lawrence Tynes as his replacement.

Lolo Jones reportedly gets in bar fight

USA's Lolo Jones gets ready for a practice run in the women's bobsled World Cup competition on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Lake Placid, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) If only bar room brawling were an Olympic event. Lolo Jones, the track-and-field-star-turned-bobsledder who's looking to win her first Olympic medal at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, reportedly knocked out a woman at a Lake Placid watering hole last Friday.

ONE WITH NATURE: Check out these incredible bodypainting shots where models are the canvas — allowing them to hide in plain sight

Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ... read full story »

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