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VACATION NIGHTMARE: Brooklyn professor describes terrifying experience of nearly being raped and hacked to pieces by machete-wielding maniac during getaway to Jamaica

Veronica Cassidy thought vacationing with her boyfriend Shane O’Connor to a remote villa off the beaten path would be a quiet, relaxing time — until things took a dark and horrifying turn. read full story »

A ONE-MAN ARMY: Ex-N.J. trooper's book tells of taking down the Genovese crime family and alerting cops about plot to assassinate Rudy Giuliani

Mike Russell has quite a story to tell in “Undercover Cop: How I Brought Down the Real-Life Sopranos.” The former New Jersey state trooper unleashed hell on the mob in the form of 200 cops who took down 45 wiseguys on Sept. 26, 1986.

EXCLUSIVE: Explorers raise silver fortune from WW II-era merchant ship sunk by Nazi U-Boat — valuing more than $35 million

The mournful tale of the SS Gairsoppa — sunk by a German U-boat, 84 people killed, its fortune in silver bars forever lost to the Atlantic Ocean — stood unchanged for seven decades, until now.

PICTURED: Mother who plunged to her death on Texas Six Flags roller coaster as two children watched in horror

A Texas mother plummeted to her death from a Six Flags rollercoaster as her children completed the ride in horror Friday evening, witnesses said.

Wait, my money's in there! Refrigerator hauled to scrap yard holds a couple's cache of cash

A worker at a Queens scrap yard discovered a bunch of dough inside a dumped refrigerator — the kind that’s green and far more valuable than flour.

Man busted in killing, dismembering of cross-dressing male prostitute

A Philadelphia man was arrested for murdering a cross-dressing male prostitute and dumping his body parts in a vacant lot, sources say. Charles Sargent, 43, thought he had sexual relations with a female hooker and allegedly grew enraged after he found out that she was actually a man.

Tao melts the heart of Jackman's 'Wolverine'

Hamill: The legacy of a Bronx-born war hero, a grandpa

The funereal skies over the Catskills swelled with rain as I followed my GPS south to Queens from my son’s Cooperstown baseball tournament.

Lupica: A-Rod sounds like Lance Armstrong about 'respect' of game

This was a week when we celebrated baseball even more than we usually do in New York, the All-Star Game back in the city, this time at Citi Field.

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

Wall Street Journal reporter Katie Rosman remembers when a guest at a Manhattan soiree 10 years ago mistook the future president for a waiter.

Family of 5 shot in Brooklyn in retaliation after victim went to the cops about a milkshake thrown in her face, friends say

Five people were shot when a gunman opened fire on a family near a Brooklyn, N.Y., park Saturday — and some friends suggested the gunplay was retaliation because one of the victims had gone to the cops about a milkshake tossed in his daughter’s face.

California mother arrested after son, 10, found shackled

A 37-year-old California mother of three was arrested after her 10-year-old son was discovered with a chain wrapped multiple times around his ankles and secured with a padlock, Santa Ana police said. Authorities were called to the apartment complex on Thursday after two women saw the boy, who had apparently escaped from his home, crying and leaning against a tree. The aluminum chain that bound his legs was locked, and he told the women, "My mom did this to me."

Suicide attempt in San Diego mistaken for Comic-Con marketing ploy

San Diego police rushed to help a woman whose suicide attempt on Thursday was initially mistaken for a Comic-Con marketing ploy.

HELEN THOMAS DIES: Pioneer for women in journalism grilled NINE presidents as White House reporter

Helen Thomas, a pioneer for women in journalism and an irrepressible White House correspondent, has died. She was 92.

Raissman: Mets don't need Harvey to be the next A-Rod

Matt Harvey says he wants to be like Derek Jeter . He’s acting more like Alex Rodriguez , which is the last thing the Mets, desperate for a positive image, need.

Married father of two, another thug rape 16-year-old prostitute and toss her from roof: sources

A married father of two and another fiend raped a 16-year-old prostitute and tossed her from the roof of a three-story Brooklyn apartment building after she tried to back out of a deal for sex, law-enforcement sources said.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Kate hits beach for 'Other Woman' photo shoot

Baghdad car bombs, other Iraq attacks kill 46 in coordinated attacks

A coordinated wave of seven car bombs tore through bustling commercial streets Saturday night in Shiite areas of Baghdad, part of a relentless wave of violence that killed at least 46 inside and outside the capital. The car bombs detonated after the iftar meal that breaks the daily fast of the holy month of Ramadan.

Pope expected to draw one million youth to Brazil for World Youth Day

Before his big trip to Brazil, Pope Francis made an impromptu prayer stop at St. Mary Major basilica on Saturday—catching his faithful off guard but leaving no one too shocked. The leader of the Catholic Church slipped in through a side door and spent more than half an hour in silent prayer on his knees in front of an icon of the Madonna.

Tiger's late bogey leaves him two back of leader Westwood at British Open

Seeking the first major title of his career, the 40-year-old Lee Westwood curled in a 60-foot eagle putt on the way to a 1-under 70 Saturday that put him two strokes ahead of Tiger Woods and Hunter Mahan.

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

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.

Nate Silver leaves the New York Times 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

The great Adirondack Challenge raft race between Bloomberg and Gov. Cuomo isn’t until Monday but Cuomo is already talking smack on the radio.

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

“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.

Body Worlds showcases a 'ride' beyond a lifetime

For Dr. Gunther von Hagens, the beauty of the human body is far beyond skin deep. The German anatomist and creator of Body Worlds — an international exhibition of preserved human bodies that reveal inner anatomical structures — will bring his most recognized piece, “The Rearing Horse With Rider,” to New York’s Times Square — specifically, Duffy Square, at 46th St. between Seventh and Eighth Aves. — on Wednesday for its first free public outdoor display

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

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.

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

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.

SEE IT: 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' trailer debuts at Comic-Con

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

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.

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

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.

Is sex addiction real? New study calls idea into question

Sorry Michael Douglas, Tiger Woods and other hypersexed celebs — your bad behavior may not qualify as 'addiction' after all.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

HOLY TOMATOES! Brooklyn hosts first NYC Tomato Battle

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 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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Man dies after beer chugging contest

A beer drinking contest in Spain ended in tragedy on Wednesday when the champ dropped dead shortly after his victory. Joaquin Alcaraz Gracia reportedly chugged six liters in 20 minutes to win the trophy at a festival in Spain’s Murcia region.

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

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.

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

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.

Have mercy! John Stamos’ ‘Full House’ band Jesse & the Rippers reunite

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

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.

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

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 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

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.

Sports

A-Quad! Thigh injury casts doubt on Monday return for Alex

The proviso all along has been that Alex Rodriguez would rejoin the Yankees as early as Monday in Texas as long as he suffered no physical setbacks in four games this weekend with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Score: Senator's Olympic boycott idea a stupid one

As the philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” Hopefully, in this case, Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, doesn’t have the political clout or backing to reprise Jimmy Carter’s grand blunder in 1980.

End Zone: Athletes' entourages targets for doping investigators

An international track star and his chiropractor. A power-hitting infielder and his cousin (not to mention his human growth hormone guru, personal trainer and acquaintance who owns the anti-aging clinic). A pro soccer team whose members consult regularly with a doctor convicted of approving steroid programs for young athletes.

Gola: Woods can’t find major mojo

If anyone needs an example of the difference between the Tiger Woods who used to win majors and the one who can’t, it was there for everyone to see on the 16th and 17th holes of Muirfield Saturday.

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SEE IT: Chilling pictures released of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s capture

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

SEE IT: Champion eater Takeru Kobayashi downs gallon of milk in under 20 seconds

Champion eater Takeru Kobayashi has turned his talent to liquids and can now down a gallon of milk in under 20 seconds.

‘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.

SEE IT: Bumble bee high-fives drunken British man

With a few beers in his belly, the wannabe Doctor Dolittle is first heard asking whether the bug perched on rotting fruit is alive.

Kanye may face felony for skirmish

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

The National Journal reviewed the CVs from 250 officials working for Obama, discovering the exclusive school was attended by 11 top bureaucrats.

Family of 5 shot in Brooklyn in retaliation after victim went to the cops about a milkshake thrown in her face, friends say

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

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.

Compulsive gambler pleads guilty to stealing $1.5M from Chinatown buildings he managed

A compulsive gambler copped to bilking $1.5M from a pair of Chinatown buildings he managed -- a hefty sum he lost in betting meccas like Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun.

SUPERHERO STRENGTH: Amputees beat depression, team up to tackle rugged terrain in obstacle course races

A mob of superheroes and comic book villains will ambush upstate New York this weekend to race through more than four miles of rugged terrain and grueling obstacles.

'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'

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

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

Cop killer was using me, says prison guard who had his kid

The prison guard who was knocked up by cop killer Ronell Wilson suspected he might have been using her, court papers unsealed Friday say.

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.

'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 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

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.

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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.

'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.

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.

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

A Penn State official says the cost of tentative settlements for victims in the Jerry Sandusky case is already at $60 million — and climbing.

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.

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.

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Confidenti@l: Italian film and music festival a total flop

They were handing out awards like candy in Ischia.

‘Glee’ creator: Lea Michele decided show’s future

The creator of ‘Glee’ also revealed that the new season will include a tribute to Monteith, before the show takes another hiatus to determine what happens next.

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Bruce Lee exhibit opens in Hong Kong

The late superstar Bruce Lee is best-known for the kung fu skills he displayed in his movies, but his daughter hopes that more people take the effort to understand his teachings and life philosophy.

Justin, JAY Z perform at Yankee Stadium

The musical bromance of the year reached a high-fiving peak when Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake hooked up for a show Friday at Yankee Stadium.

‘Veronica Mars’ movie trailer debuts at Comic-Con

Marshmallows, rejoice! The first look at the crowd-funded "Veronica Mars" movie debuted at San Diego's Comic-Con convention on Friday.

'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

Basketball stud and Kardashian sidekick Lamar Odom has a defender.

Doubt on blockbusters

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?

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 says N-word comment against the talk queen was taken out of context.

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

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'

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

In case you’ve missed the memo: Fiat is sexy!

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

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

Sean Bean apparently lost his head one too many times.

PHOTOS: Inside the Boston bombing manhunt

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.

Even Jeff Bridges can't raise the pulse on this bomb.

Rihanna goes granny chic

One shade of gray is the latest fashion statement by the singer.

'Casino Royale' actor found dead by cliff

Paul Bhattacharjee was found dead by cliffs near a seaside resort sixty miles south of London.

Which actress has these amazing Comic-Con nails?

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

Discovery’s ‘Moonshiners’ star Tim Smith has launched a moonshine brand.

PHOTOS: Celeb engagement rings

Can you stand the glare? Stars like Behati Prinsloo show us their blinding bling.

NHL reaches deal to send its players to Olympics

The deal means the NHL will break from Feb. 9 until Feb. 26.

PHOTOS: Celebrity mug shots

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

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 moms before & after giving birth

Leah Remini's sister reveals why actress left Scientology

Sister says Remini questioned Tom Cruise's 'weird' relationship with the organization's bigwigs.

PHOTOS: British Open weekend

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

Robert Downey Jr. has topped Forbes' list of highest paid actors.

Westboro vows to picket Monteith funeral

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

The "Scandal" star called her Twitter hiatus "important and good.”

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

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

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

Lawyers for Middleton are demanding that a parody account @pippatips be wiped from Twitter.

PHOTOS: Bush 41's colorful socks

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

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

The ‘Baby’ singer is accused of spitting in a man’s face.

Gabourey Sidibe pranks Kimmel's wedding

'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

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

Stevie Wonder is speaking out after George Zimmerman was acquitted.

Kanye West clothing collection sells out

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

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

The 32-year-old singer faced legal action by the foundation against sexual violence.

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

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

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Sports

Brit effectively locks up Tour de France with 1 day to go

Chris Froome has effectively wrapped up a Tour de France victory, putting himself in position to become Britain's second successive champion after Bradley Wiggins.

Federer upset by qualifier in Hamburg semis

Top-seeded Roger Federer lost to Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) Saturday in the semifinals of the German Tennis Championships.

Astros rookie hits for cycle in loss to the Mariners

The rebuilding Houston Astros often have difficulty finding a silver lining in their losses. That wasn't a problem on Friday night thanks to rookie Brandon Barnes hitting for the cycle in a 10-7 defeat by the Seattle Mariners.

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.

New Cavs center Bynum introduced in Cleveland

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

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 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

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.

DECADES OF DECLINE: Startling photos show Detroit's transformation into U.S.'s 'most miserable city'

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